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March 1, 2021 Tribute for the 60th Anniversary of the Edwards V. South Carolina March Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 25, 2021 Timmons Votes No on H.R. 5, the So-Called "Equality Act" Rep. William Timmons
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "65 years ago, nearly 100 men and women were arrested for standing up against the injustices of this nation during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Today we honor and recognize them, and are encouraged to continue to rise in the face of injustice." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "This pandemic has amplified racial inequities that have long existed in this nation. We've witnessed a disproportionate rate of infection, hospitalization, & death among minorities yet they are receiving fewer vaccinations. #VaccineEquity is essential to defeating this virus." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Failure to achieve vaccination equity would not only compound the suffering in communities of color--failure would also delay or even derail containment of the virus across the country, which could hinder a safe return to normal life for everyone." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Black History Month is acknowledged in February, but we must remember and memorialize the history of Black people throughout the year." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 8, 2021 In honor of Black History Month, Sen. Coons and Rep. Clyburn reintroduce bill to commemorate multi-state Brown v. Board of Education sites Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "151 years ago, the 15th amendment was ratified, giving African American men the right to vote. That right is still under attack today. Voter discrimination and disenfranchisement is still rampant in this country. We must remove all barriers to the ballot box." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021 Senator Scott Statement Celebrating the Start of Black History Month Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "This Black History Month we will celebrate the many achievements that Black people have made throughout the course of history. We will also remember and honor all of those who fought for change and paved the way for the history that we are still making today." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see Septima Clark honored with a new US Mint coin. Fired as a public school teacher for not renouncing her NAACP membership, she went on to teach students at the Highland School, including Rosa Parks. I hope this inspires others to learn about her." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden is making racial equity & fairness in America a priority of his Administration. With just a week in office, he's already working to address past inequities. I look forward to working together to make America's greatness accessible & affordable to all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "In order for America to truly be great, we must ensure that its greatness is accessible and affordable for all. Today, President Biden is issuing Executive Orders to advance equity by expanding fair housing, eliminating private prisons, and engaging with tribal nations." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 25, 2021 Scott and Colleagues Introduce National School Choice Week Resolution Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 18, 2021 Senator Scott Statement Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Today, the House upheld our oath to the Constitution & held this president accountable for his high crimes & misdemeanors. Both Democrats & Republicans recognized the clear & present danger that this president is to our democracy. I hope our Senate colleagues will do the same." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Today, we must do our constitutional duty once again. While the president failed in his attempt to upend our democracy, last Wednesday's events make clear that if we do not hold him accountable and remove him from power, a future attempt could succeed." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 12, 2021 Calling on Vice President Pence to Convene and Mobilize the Cabinet to Activate Section 4 of the 25th Amendment to Declare President Donald J. Trump Incapable of Executing the Duties of His Office Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "The GOP is planning a futile, fallacious challenge to a perfunctory Congressional duty. They make a mockery of their oath to uphold the Constitution & demonstrate a blatant disregard for the democratic process, yet our democratic institutions can withstand this domestic assault." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 6, 2021 Message From the Senate Rep. Ralph Norman
Jan. 5, 2021 Scott to Introduce Bill Establishing Election Integrity Commission Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday marked 56 years since Martin Luther King Jr. led a voter registration drive opposing rampant voter discrimination and intimidation in Selma, Alabama. Today we honor his legacy by showing up, speaking up, and remembering the work is not over." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The 50% + 1 voting requirement purposefully diluted Black votes & produced decades of white-only elected officials. I'm hopeful the 117th Congress & new admin will demonstrate that we have learned from our history & not repeat sordid mistakes of our past." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 21, 2020 More Than A Dozen Scott Provisions Included in COVID Relief, Year End Funding, and Tax Bills Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Elected officials seem unable to exert their responsibilities & recognize what the constitution has laid out for us. I saw what the president is doing. I do not believe this man plans to give up office. A lot of people laughed at the things he was saying. I took it seriously." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
March 1, 2021 Tribute for the 60th Anniversary of the Edwards V. South Carolina March Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 25, 2021 Timmons Votes No on H.R. 5, the So-Called "Equality Act" Rep.William Timmons
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "65 years ago, nearly 100 men and women were arrested for standing up against the injustices of this nation during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Today we honor and recognize them, and are encouraged to continue to rise in the face of injustice." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "This pandemic has amplified racial inequities that have long existed in this nation. We've witnessed a disproportionate rate of infection, hospitalization, & death among minorities yet they are receiving fewer vaccinations. #VaccineEquity is essential to defeating this virus." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Failure to achieve vaccination equity would not only compound the suffering in communities of color--failure would also delay or even derail containment of the virus across the country, which could hinder a safe return to normal life for everyone." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Black History Month is acknowledged in February, but we must remember and memorialize the history of Black people throughout the year." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 8, 2021 In honor of Black History Month, Sen. Coons and Rep. Clyburn reintroduce bill to commemorate multi-state Brown v. Board of Education sites Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "151 years ago, the 15th amendment was ratified, giving African American men the right to vote. That right is still under attack today. Voter discrimination and disenfranchisement is still rampant in this country. We must remove all barriers to the ballot box." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021 Senator Scott Statement Celebrating the Start of Black History Month Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "This Black History Month we will celebrate the many achievements that Black people have made throughout the course of history. We will also remember and honor all of those who fought for change and paved the way for the history that we are still making today." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see Septima Clark honored with a new US Mint coin. Fired as a public school teacher for not renouncing her NAACP membership, she went on to teach students at the Highland School, including Rosa Parks. I hope this inspires others to learn about her." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden is making racial equity & fairness in America a priority of his Administration. With just a week in office, he's already working to address past inequities. I look forward to working together to make America's greatness accessible & affordable to all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "In order for America to truly be great, we must ensure that its greatness is accessible and affordable for all. Today, President Biden is issuing Executive Orders to advance equity by expanding fair housing, eliminating private prisons, and engaging with tribal nations." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 25, 2021 Scott and Colleagues Introduce National School Choice Week Resolution Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 18, 2021 Senator Scott Statement Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Today, the House upheld our oath to the Constitution & held this president accountable for his high crimes & misdemeanors. Both Democrats & Republicans recognized the clear & present danger that this president is to our democracy. I hope our Senate colleagues will do the same." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Today, we must do our constitutional duty once again. While the president failed in his attempt to upend our democracy, last Wednesday's events make clear that if we do not hold him accountable and remove him from power, a future attempt could succeed." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 12, 2021 Calling on Vice President Pence to Convene and Mobilize the Cabinet to Activate Section 4 of the 25th Amendment to Declare President Donald J. Trump Incapable of Executing the Duties of His Office Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "The GOP is planning a futile, fallacious challenge to a perfunctory Congressional duty. They make a mockery of their oath to uphold the Constitution & demonstrate a blatant disregard for the democratic process, yet our democratic institutions can withstand this domestic assault." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 6, 2021 Message From the Senate Rep.Ralph Norman
Jan. 5, 2021 Scott to Introduce Bill Establishing Election Integrity Commission Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday marked 56 years since Martin Luther King Jr. led a voter registration drive opposing rampant voter discrimination and intimidation in Selma, Alabama. Today we honor his legacy by showing up, speaking up, and remembering the work is not over." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The 50% + 1 voting requirement purposefully diluted Black votes & produced decades of white-only elected officials. I'm hopeful the 117th Congress & new admin will demonstrate that we have learned from our history & not repeat sordid mistakes of our past." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 21, 2020 More Than A Dozen Scott Provisions Included in COVID Relief, Year End Funding, and Tax Bills Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Elected officials seem unable to exert their responsibilities & recognize what the constitution has laid out for us. I saw what the president is doing. I do not believe this man plans to give up office. A lot of people laughed at the things he was saying. I took it seriously." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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