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March 23, 2021
For the People Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Rep. Mace Condemns Pelosi Effort to Overturn Certified Iowa House Race
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
March 23, 2021
Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Speaker Pelosi To Uphold State-Certified Election Results In Iowa's Second Congressional District
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
March 23, 2021
Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Hinson Leads Bicameral Effort to Urge Speaker Pelosi to Uphold State-Certified Election Results in IA-02, Stop House from Overturning Miller-Meeks Win
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
March 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Inhofe Joins Letter Urging Pelosi to Uphold State-Certified Election Results in IA-02
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
March 18, 2021
Quigley Re-Introduces Government Transparency Legislation
Rep. Mike Quigley
March 18, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce for The People Act to Strengthen Democracy
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021
Bennet, Senate Democratic Colleagues Introduce For the People Act to Strengthen Democracy and Fight Corruption
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 17, 2021
Duckworth Reacts to Intelligence Community Report Revealing Russian Efforts to Undermine President Biden and Confidence in American Elections
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021
Tweet - "Could not be more proud to serve alongside @SenatorWarnock. I join him in his mission to protect voting rights and will do everything I can as Chair of @JudiciaryDems to ensure that every American has equal access to the ballot box. #TheVoteIsSacred"
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021
Duckworth Reacts to Intelligence Community Report Revealing Russian Efforts to Undermine President Biden and Confidence in American Elections
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 10, 2021
Immigration
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2021
Tweet - "We should be making it easier, not harder, for all eligible Americans to participate in our democracy. I commend the Biden-Harris Administration for taking this step. As Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I'm committed to protecting and expanding access to the ballot box."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2021
Underwood Supports Passage of Historic Voting Rights, Anti-Corruption and Ethics Reforms
Rep. Lauren Underwood
March 4, 2021
Tweet - "Last night the House passed #HR1, the #ForThePeople Act. It is a bold leap towards strengthening our democracy & making sure every American has equal access to the ballot box. And it could not come at a better time."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2021
Schneider Statement on House Passage of H.R. 1, the For the People Act
Rep. Brad Schneider
March 3, 2021
Casten Joins House Democrats in Passing Historic Voting Rights, Anti-Corruption and Ethics Reforms
Rep. Sean Casten
March 3, 2021
Foster Statement on House Passage of H.R. 1, the For the People Act
Rep. Bill Foster
March 3, 2021
LaHood Votes No on H.R. 1, Democrats' "Landmark" Political Power Grab
Rep. Darin LaHood
March 3, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 3, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
Rep. Lauren Underwood
March 3, 2021
Rep. Robin Kelly Applauds House Passage of H.R. 1
Rep. Robin Kelly
March 3, 2021
Putting the Fix in Future Elections
Rep. Mary Miller
March 3, 2021
Congressman García Votes to Strengthen Democracy and Fight Corruption
Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 3, 2021
Schneider Amendment on Campaign Donation Disclosures Included in H.R. 1, the For the People Act
Rep. Brad Schneider
March 2, 2021
Tweet - "Republicans are on to their second attempt at a "Big Lie," suggesting that "fake Trump protestors" led the storming of the Capitol on January 6. FBI Director Wray could not have been clearer today in his testimony--this is an outright lie."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021
Tweet - "Republicans are finally starting to say the quiet part out loud. For years, they have worked to make it harder for people of color and other marginalized communities to vote because they think it helps them win elections. So much for "election integrity.""
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2021
Tweet - "The #CitizensUnited decision opened the floodgates for special interests and dark money to take hold of our democracy. That's why I'm proud to cosponsor the #DISCLOSE Act to require transparency from big-money donors. It's time we crack down on secret spending in our elections."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice - Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats Seek Answers About DOJ's Role In Trump's Scheme To Overturn The 2020 Election
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 23, 2021
Tweet - "The information revealed by this story raises deeply troubling questions regarding DOJ's role in Trump's scheme to overturn the election. The Senate Judiciary Committee will conduct vigorous oversight of these matters."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2021
Protests
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2021
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 15, 2021
Foster Announces Support for Transformational Anti-Corruption and Clean Elections Reform Package
Rep. Bill Foster
Jan. 7, 2021
Rep. LaHood Statement on Electoral College Vote Certification
Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 6, 2021
Tweet: Our democracy is safer because Donald Trump isn't President. But there's more we can, and must do. In the coming days, we'll have the opportunity to pass legislation to make sure voting rights are a sacred right, and that this right is reflected and respected in the future.
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2021
37 Republican Members Release Statement Ahead of Electoral College Vote
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 6, 2021
Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Issues Statement on Capitol Insurgence
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 6, 2021
37 Republican Members Release Statement Ahead of Electoral College Vote
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 6, 2021
Tweet - "I hope the Vice President follows the law today and joins Democrats and rational Republicans in defending the will of the American people and respecting the United States Constitution. The world is watching."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2021
Bipartisan Group of Senators: Voters Have Spoken, Congress Must Fulfill Responsibility
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 3, 2021
Durbin, Bipartisan Colleagues: Voters Have Spoken, Congress Must Fulfill Its Responsibility
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 3, 2021
Tweet - "This disgraceful effort to intimidate an elected official into deliberately changing & misrepresenting the legally confirmed vote totals in his state strikes at the heart of our democracy and merits nothing less than a criminal investigation."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2020
Tweet - "The political equivalent of barking at the moon. This won't be taken seriously, nor should it be. The American people made a decision on November 3rd and that decision must and will be honored and protected by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2020
Tweet - "The fact that it took almost six weeks for some of my Republican colleagues to finally recognize reality & admit that Joe Biden won this election is jarring and disappointing. It's time now to help President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris lead."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2020
Letter to Tammy Whitcomb, Inspector General of United States Postal Service - Reps. Lawrence, Adams, Connolly, Lynch, and Others Request Investigation into Decline of USPS's On-Time Mail
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 19, 2020
Tweet - "Even though Pres. Trump and his allies' shameless attempts to overturn the election results will fail, they could be laying the groundwork for the next wannabe authoritarian to do what this President cannot."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020
Letter to Emily Murphy, General Services Administrator - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Writes To Director Of National Intelligence & General Services Administration On The National Security Implications Of Delayed Presidential Transition
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. John Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Writes To Director Of National Intelligence & General Services Administration On The National Security Implications Of Delayed Presidential Transition
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - E&C Leaders Demand Trump FCC and FTC Stop Work on Controversial Items in Light of Election Results
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 10, 2020
Letter to Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Writes To WH Counsel And DOJ Over Concerns About President Trump's Adherence To The Presidential Records Act
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Date
Title
Politician
March 23, 2021
For the People Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Rep. Mace Condemns Pelosi Effort to Overturn Certified Iowa House Race
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
March 23, 2021
Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Speaker Pelosi To Uphold State-Certified Election Results In Iowa's Second Congressional District
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
March 23, 2021
Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Hinson Leads Bicameral Effort to Urge Speaker Pelosi to Uphold State-Certified Election Results in IA-02, Stop House from Overturning Miller-Meeks Win
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
March 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Inhofe Joins Letter Urging Pelosi to Uphold State-Certified Election Results in IA-02
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
March 18, 2021
Quigley Re-Introduces Government Transparency Legislation
Rep.Mike Quigley
March 18, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce for The People Act to Strengthen Democracy
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021
Bennet, Senate Democratic Colleagues Introduce For the People Act to Strengthen Democracy and Fight Corruption
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 17, 2021
Duckworth Reacts to Intelligence Community Report Revealing Russian Efforts to Undermine President Biden and Confidence in American Elections
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021
Tweet - "Could not be more proud to serve alongside @SenatorWarnock. I join him in his mission to protect voting rights and will do everything I can as Chair of @JudiciaryDems to ensure that every American has equal access to the ballot box. #TheVoteIsSacred"
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021
Duckworth Reacts to Intelligence Community Report Revealing Russian Efforts to Undermine President Biden and Confidence in American Elections
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 10, 2021
Immigration
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2021
Tweet - "We should be making it easier, not harder, for all eligible Americans to participate in our democracy. I commend the Biden-Harris Administration for taking this step. As Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I'm committed to protecting and expanding access to the ballot box."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2021
Underwood Supports Passage of Historic Voting Rights, Anti-Corruption and Ethics Reforms
Rep.Lauren Underwood
March 4, 2021
Tweet - "Last night the House passed #HR1, the #ForThePeople Act. It is a bold leap towards strengthening our democracy & making sure every American has equal access to the ballot box. And it could not come at a better time."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2021
Schneider Statement on House Passage of H.R. 1, the For the People Act
Rep.Brad Schneider
March 3, 2021
Casten Joins House Democrats in Passing Historic Voting Rights, Anti-Corruption and Ethics Reforms
Rep.Sean Casten
March 3, 2021
Foster Statement on House Passage of H.R. 1, the For the People Act
Rep.Bill Foster
March 3, 2021
LaHood Votes No on H.R. 1, Democrats' "Landmark" Political Power Grab
Rep.Darin LaHood
March 3, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 3, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
Rep.Lauren Underwood
March 3, 2021
Rep. Robin Kelly Applauds House Passage of H.R. 1
Rep.Robin Kelly
March 3, 2021
Putting the Fix in Future Elections
Rep.Mary Miller
March 3, 2021
Congressman García Votes to Strengthen Democracy and Fight Corruption
Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 3, 2021
Schneider Amendment on Campaign Donation Disclosures Included in H.R. 1, the For the People Act
Rep.Brad Schneider
March 2, 2021
Tweet - "Republicans are on to their second attempt at a "Big Lie," suggesting that "fake Trump protestors" led the storming of the Capitol on January 6. FBI Director Wray could not have been clearer today in his testimony--this is an outright lie."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021
Tweet - "Republicans are finally starting to say the quiet part out loud. For years, they have worked to make it harder for people of color and other marginalized communities to vote because they think it helps them win elections. So much for "election integrity.""
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2021
Tweet - "The #CitizensUnited decision opened the floodgates for special interests and dark money to take hold of our democracy. That's why I'm proud to cosponsor the #DISCLOSE Act to require transparency from big-money donors. It's time we crack down on secret spending in our elections."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice - Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats Seek Answers About DOJ's Role In Trump's Scheme To Overturn The 2020 Election
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 23, 2021
Tweet - "The information revealed by this story raises deeply troubling questions regarding DOJ's role in Trump's scheme to overturn the election. The Senate Judiciary Committee will conduct vigorous oversight of these matters."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2021
Protests
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2021
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 15, 2021
Foster Announces Support for Transformational Anti-Corruption and Clean Elections Reform Package
Rep.Bill Foster
Jan. 7, 2021
Rep. LaHood Statement on Electoral College Vote Certification
Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 6, 2021
Tweet: Our democracy is safer because Donald Trump isn't President. But there's more we can, and must do. In the coming days, we'll have the opportunity to pass legislation to make sure voting rights are a sacred right, and that this right is reflected and respected in the future.
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2021
37 Republican Members Release Statement Ahead of Electoral College Vote
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 6, 2021
Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Issues Statement on Capitol Insurgence
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 6, 2021
37 Republican Members Release Statement Ahead of Electoral College Vote
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 6, 2021
Tweet - "I hope the Vice President follows the law today and joins Democrats and rational Republicans in defending the will of the American people and respecting the United States Constitution. The world is watching."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2021
Bipartisan Group of Senators: Voters Have Spoken, Congress Must Fulfill Responsibility
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 3, 2021
Durbin, Bipartisan Colleagues: Voters Have Spoken, Congress Must Fulfill Its Responsibility
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 3, 2021
Tweet - "This disgraceful effort to intimidate an elected official into deliberately changing & misrepresenting the legally confirmed vote totals in his state strikes at the heart of our democracy and merits nothing less than a criminal investigation."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2020
Tweet - "The political equivalent of barking at the moon. This won't be taken seriously, nor should it be. The American people made a decision on November 3rd and that decision must and will be honored and protected by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2020
Tweet - "The fact that it took almost six weeks for some of my Republican colleagues to finally recognize reality & admit that Joe Biden won this election is jarring and disappointing. It's time now to help President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris lead."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2020
Letter to Tammy Whitcomb, Inspector General of United States Postal Service - Reps. Lawrence, Adams, Connolly, Lynch, and Others Request Investigation into Decline of USPS's On-Time Mail
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 19, 2020
Tweet - "Even though Pres. Trump and his allies' shameless attempts to overturn the election results will fail, they could be laying the groundwork for the next wannabe authoritarian to do what this President cannot."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020
Letter to Emily Murphy, General Services Administrator - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Writes To Director Of National Intelligence & General Services Administration On The National Security Implications Of Delayed Presidential Transition
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. John Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Writes To Director Of National Intelligence & General Services Administration On The National Security Implications Of Delayed Presidential Transition
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - E&C Leaders Demand Trump FCC and FTC Stop Work on Controversial Items in Light of Election Results
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 10, 2020
Letter to Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Writes To WH Counsel And DOJ Over Concerns About President Trump's Adherence To The Presidential Records Act
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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