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Politician
Dec. 8, 2022
Tweet - "This is a great day for marriage equality and a historic day for civil rights in our country. The Respect for Marriage Act will ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages will be protected under federal law. Now, onto @POTUS 's desk!"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2022
Duckworth Reaction to Senate Passing Bipartisan Bill to Protect Marriage Equality
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 29, 2022
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Respect For Marriage Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2022
Tweet - "Looking forward to the Senate vote to proceed to the Respect for Marriage Act today. It's time for Congress to ensure that far-right Justices on the Supreme Court cannot erase another constitutional right and put LGBTQ families at risk."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2022
Tweet - "Proud of my colleagues for advancing the Respect for Marriage Act w/ a strong bipartisan vote. Today's vote brings us one step closer to ensuring that both LGBTQ and interracial couples will always receive equal treatment under federal law."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2022
Rep. Casten Votes to Protect Marriage Equality Amid Right-Wing Threats
Rep. Sean Casten
July 19, 2022
Foster Votes to Protect Marriage Equality
Rep. Bill Foster
May 20, 2020
Letter to Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Chairman Shelby, and Vice Chairman Leahy - Wyden, Merkley Join Bipartisan Push to Increase Funding to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence & Pets in Next COVID-19 Relief Bill
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 26, 2015
Letter to Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration and Loretta Lynch, Attoney General - Lawmakers Call on Social Security Administration to Treat Same-Sex Marriages Equally
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 26, 2015
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, and Loretta Lynch, Attorney General - Implement Supreme Court Marriage Equality Decisions
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 23, 2015
Letter to Arne Duncan, Department of Education Secretary - Ensuring LGBTQ Equality
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 23, 2015
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Notify Same-Sex Couples of Social Security Eligibility
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
July 9, 2015
Letter to Loretta Lynch, Attorney General - Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
July 2, 2015
July 2, 2015
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 29, 2015
Duckworth Statement On Marriage Equality Decision
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 26, 2015
Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage Equality
Rep. Robin Kelly
June 26, 2015
Rep. Bost Responds to Supreme Court Ruling Redefining Marriage
Rep. Mike Bost
June 26, 2015
Schakowsky Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Marriage Equality
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 26, 2015
Quigley Statement on Obergefell v. Hodges Decision
Rep. Mike Quigley
June 24, 2015
Marriage Equality For All
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 23, 2015
Letter to John Roberts, Chief Justice - Live Audio to the Courtroom
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
April 28, 2015
Schakowsky Statement on Oral Arguments in Supreme Court Cases on Marriage Equality
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 28, 2015
Quigley Statement on Landmark Marriage Equality Hearing
Rep. Mike Quigley
April 10, 2015
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Calling for a Vote on Amendments to Budget Resolution
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 24, 2015
Quigley Calls on Supreme Court to Bring Cameras to the Courtroom
Rep. Mike Quigley
March 13, 2015
Duckworth Diary: March 13, 2015
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 5, 2015
Quigley's Equality Caucus Briefing Addresses "Economics of Equality"
Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 22, 2014
Chicago Sun-Times - At Durbin Debate, Oberweis Flips, Says He Now Backs Gay Marriage
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 22, 2014
ABC 7 Chicago - Senate Candidates Durbin, Oberweis Debate
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2014
Quigley Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Decline Challenges to Marriage Equality Victories
Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 6, 2014
Schakowsky Statement on Supreme Court's Decision Not to Consider Appeals on Marriage Equality Cases
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 30, 2014
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Commisioner of the Social Security Administration - Same Sex Couples and Social Security Benefits
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 4, 2014
On Top Magazine - Illinois Rep. Brad Schneider Campaigns On Marriage Equality
Rep. Brad Schneider
June 25, 2014
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month
Rep. Mike Quigley
June 17, 2014
Foster Commends Executive Order Banning Discrimination
Rep. Bill Foster
June 1, 2014
Rep. Schneider Applauds Marriage Equality in Illinois
Rep. Brad Schneider
June 1, 2014
Schakowsky Marks the Official Beginning of Marriage Equality in Illinois
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 22, 2014
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner- Same-Sex Spouses Deserve Equal Social Security Benefits
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 19, 2013
Huffington Post - Embracing Equality on the 150th Anniversary of Gettysburg Address
Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 12, 2013
Foster Applauds Passage of Marriage Equality In Illinois
Rep. Bill Foster
Nov. 7, 2013
With Illinois Poised to Become the 15th State Legalizing Gay Marriage, Durbin Heralds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to End LGBT Discrimination in the Workplace
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2013
Quigley Celebrates Passage of Marriage Equality in Illinois
Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 5, 2013
Rep. Schakowsky Strongly Supports Illinois General Assembly's Passage of Marriage Equality
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 8, 2013
Letter to Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security - Civil Rights and Marriage Equality
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 3, 2013
Blog: Moving Marriage Equality Forward
Rep. Brad Schneider
June 28, 2013
Blog: The Duckworth Diary: June 28, 2013
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 26, 2013
Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision on the Defense of Marriage Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 26, 2013
Congresswoman Duckworth Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Overturning DOMA
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 26, 2013
Quigley Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling on Defense of Marriage Act
Rep. Mike Quigley
June 26, 2013
Rep. Schneider Praises Supreme Court Decision on DOMA
Rep. Brad Schneider
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Politician
Dec. 8, 2022
Tweet - "This is a great day for marriage equality and a historic day for civil rights in our country. The Respect for Marriage Act will ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages will be protected under federal law. Now, onto @POTUS 's desk!"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2022
Duckworth Reaction to Senate Passing Bipartisan Bill to Protect Marriage Equality
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 29, 2022
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Respect For Marriage Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2022
Tweet - "Looking forward to the Senate vote to proceed to the Respect for Marriage Act today. It's time for Congress to ensure that far-right Justices on the Supreme Court cannot erase another constitutional right and put LGBTQ families at risk."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2022
Tweet - "Proud of my colleagues for advancing the Respect for Marriage Act w/ a strong bipartisan vote. Today's vote brings us one step closer to ensuring that both LGBTQ and interracial couples will always receive equal treatment under federal law."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2022
Rep. Casten Votes to Protect Marriage Equality Amid Right-Wing Threats
Rep.Sean Casten
July 19, 2022
Foster Votes to Protect Marriage Equality
Rep.Bill Foster
May 20, 2020
Letter to Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Chairman Shelby, and Vice Chairman Leahy - Wyden, Merkley Join Bipartisan Push to Increase Funding to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence & Pets in Next COVID-19 Relief Bill
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 26, 2015
Letter to Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration and Loretta Lynch, Attoney General - Lawmakers Call on Social Security Administration to Treat Same-Sex Marriages Equally
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 26, 2015
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, and Loretta Lynch, Attorney General - Implement Supreme Court Marriage Equality Decisions
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 23, 2015
Letter to Arne Duncan, Department of Education Secretary - Ensuring LGBTQ Equality
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 23, 2015
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Notify Same-Sex Couples of Social Security Eligibility
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
July 9, 2015
Letter to Loretta Lynch, Attorney General - Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
July 2, 2015
July 2, 2015
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 29, 2015
Duckworth Statement On Marriage Equality Decision
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 26, 2015
Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage Equality
Rep.Robin Kelly
June 26, 2015
Rep. Bost Responds to Supreme Court Ruling Redefining Marriage
Rep.Mike Bost
June 26, 2015
Schakowsky Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Marriage Equality
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 26, 2015
Quigley Statement on Obergefell v. Hodges Decision
Rep.Mike Quigley
June 24, 2015
Marriage Equality For All
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 23, 2015
Letter to John Roberts, Chief Justice - Live Audio to the Courtroom
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
April 28, 2015
Schakowsky Statement on Oral Arguments in Supreme Court Cases on Marriage Equality
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 28, 2015
Quigley Statement on Landmark Marriage Equality Hearing
Rep.Mike Quigley
April 10, 2015
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Calling for a Vote on Amendments to Budget Resolution
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 24, 2015
Quigley Calls on Supreme Court to Bring Cameras to the Courtroom
Rep.Mike Quigley
March 13, 2015
Duckworth Diary: March 13, 2015
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 5, 2015
Quigley's Equality Caucus Briefing Addresses "Economics of Equality"
Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 22, 2014
Chicago Sun-Times - At Durbin Debate, Oberweis Flips, Says He Now Backs Gay Marriage
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 22, 2014
ABC 7 Chicago - Senate Candidates Durbin, Oberweis Debate
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2014
Quigley Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Decline Challenges to Marriage Equality Victories
Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 6, 2014
Schakowsky Statement on Supreme Court's Decision Not to Consider Appeals on Marriage Equality Cases
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 30, 2014
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Commisioner of the Social Security Administration - Same Sex Couples and Social Security Benefits
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 4, 2014
On Top Magazine - Illinois Rep. Brad Schneider Campaigns On Marriage Equality
Rep.Brad Schneider
June 25, 2014
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month
Rep.Mike Quigley
June 17, 2014
Foster Commends Executive Order Banning Discrimination
Rep.Bill Foster
June 1, 2014
Rep. Schneider Applauds Marriage Equality in Illinois
Rep.Brad Schneider
June 1, 2014
Schakowsky Marks the Official Beginning of Marriage Equality in Illinois
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 22, 2014
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner- Same-Sex Spouses Deserve Equal Social Security Benefits
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 19, 2013
Huffington Post - Embracing Equality on the 150th Anniversary of Gettysburg Address
Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 12, 2013
Foster Applauds Passage of Marriage Equality In Illinois
Rep.Bill Foster
Nov. 7, 2013
With Illinois Poised to Become the 15th State Legalizing Gay Marriage, Durbin Heralds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to End LGBT Discrimination in the Workplace
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2013
Quigley Celebrates Passage of Marriage Equality in Illinois
Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 5, 2013
Rep. Schakowsky Strongly Supports Illinois General Assembly's Passage of Marriage Equality
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 8, 2013
Letter to Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security - Civil Rights and Marriage Equality
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 3, 2013
Blog: Moving Marriage Equality Forward
Rep.Brad Schneider
June 28, 2013
Blog: The Duckworth Diary: June 28, 2013
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 26, 2013
Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision on the Defense of Marriage Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 26, 2013
Congresswoman Duckworth Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Overturning DOMA
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 26, 2013
Quigley Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling on Defense of Marriage Act
Rep.Mike Quigley
June 26, 2013
Rep. Schneider Praises Supreme Court Decision on DOMA
Rep.Brad Schneider
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