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Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Many of my Republican colleagues are obsessed with the emails and texts sent by Lisa Page and Peter Strzok. Senator Graham even went as far today as to say they were "in charge" of the FBI's 2016 Russia investigation. Here's what DOJ IG Horowitz had to say about that today:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "It's hard to keep up with all the ridiculous claims the President makes. Let's be clear--there were no spies in the Trump campaign. Inspector Horowitz's report should put that idea to bed. Yet the President repeats it day after day. It's no surprise the American people are numb." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "As Pres. Trump welcomes Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to the White House today, Ukraine is still waiting for an Oval Office meeting. We know that Russia is planning to interfere in our election again--they deserve sanctions & a warning, not invitations to the White House." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Congressman Marc Veasey, Majority Leader Hoyer, and congressman Raskin call on congressional appropriators to secure critical funding to secure elections Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Feinstein, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge IRS to Reverse Decision Protecting Dark Money Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "I hope Pres. Trump & Sec. Pompeo focus their meetings with Russian officials on firmly warning against future election interference, Russian assassinations in the West, and renewing the New Start Treaty instead of parroting the Kremlin's propaganda like others in their party." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2019 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Strengthen Voting Rights Passes the House Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 6, 2019 Davis Statement on the Passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep. Danny Davis
Dec. 6, 2019 Congressman García Votes to Restore the Full Strength of the Voting Rights Act Rep. Chuy Garcia
Dec. 6, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on Passage of The Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy, but it is under attack across the United States. I urge Leader McConnell to take up this legislation immediately. It's time to #RestoreTheVote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "We are less than one year away from the 2020 election and we know Russia is preparing to interfere again, just like they did in 2016. Democrats stand ready to secure our elections. Why won't our Republican colleagues join us?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook Inc., Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, and Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn - Homeland Security Committee Press Top Social Media Companies on Enabling Users to Report Election-Related Misinformation and Disinformation Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. John Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services, the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services, the Hon. Christopher Coons, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and the Hon. Tom Graves, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government - Udall, Heinrich Urge Increase in Funding for Election Security Grants to Protect New Mexico Elections Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) is interviewed About Trump's Tax Return, Impeachment Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 13, 2019 Joint Statement by Senators Menendez, Durbin, and Cruz on Crisis in Bolivia Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 A Last Chance to Protect the 2020 Election Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Our elections are under attack. But Senator McConnell & the GOP continue to refuse to pass any meaningful legislation to address this threat. We must end the legislative graveyard in the Senate and secure our elections. Our democracy is at stake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The American people want Congress to address gun violence. They want us to secure our elections. Well--the House did just that, passing legislation to address both issues. But Senator McConnell won't even let us vote on them in the Senate--his legislative graveyard goes on." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "It's time for Senator McConnell to end the legislative graveyard and get back to working for the American people. #HoldAVote on the #ForThePeopleAct in the Senate immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "#HoldAVote" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Our nation's top intelligence chiefs have told us time and time again that Russia & Iran are planning to interfere in the 2020 election. This shouldn't be a partisan issue. Sen. McConnell -- #HoldAVote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Durbin: Shame On Us If We Don't Do Everything In Our Power To Protect The Integrity Of Our Elections Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Another bill buried in Senate Majority Leader McConnell's legislative graveyard. Why are Republicans so unwilling to protect our democracy? It's time for Senator McConnell to #HoldAVote on the Election Security Act. We cannot allow a repeat of what took place in 2016." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019 Schakowsky, Johnson, Jayapal and Pocan Issue Statement on Honduras Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 11, 2019 Slotkin leads bill to boost education on disinformation, prevent foreign interference in U.S. political process Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "And yet Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell refuses to pass legislation to secure our elections. His inaction benefits only Putin and the Iranian Supreme Leader. We cannot afford to put this off any longer." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: "House subpoenas E.U. Ambassador Sondland" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "It is against the law for an American to solicit, accept, or receive anything of value from a foreign national in connection with a U.S. election." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's open solicitation to Ukraine & reported discussion with the Russians dismissing their attacks on the 2016 U.S. election are stunning abdications of his oath of office." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law 54 years ago today, only to be gutted by the Supreme Court in 2013. In the 6 years since, too many states have successfully taken steps to make it harder for people to vote. It's time for Congress to #RestoreTheVote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019 Tweet - "It's time for Sen. McConnell to put the country over his fear of the President's tweets and take up legislation in the Senate to secure our elections." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "Why won't Sen. McConnell allow a vote on election security legislation? Ever since 2016, when our top intelligence chiefs urged him to speak up and he refused, he has consistently failed to stand up to Russia's election interference. Inaction is putting our democracy at risk." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2019 Udall, Shaheen & All Senate Democrats Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 30, 2019 Reps. Slotkin, Underwood, and Crow Introduce Bill to Prevent Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
July 30, 2019 Tweet - "Joining @SenatorTomUdall to unveil the #DemocracyforAll Constitutional Amendment to overturn Citizens United, get big money out of politics, and put political power back in the hands of the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2019 Cortez Masto cosponsors Constitutional Amendment to reverse Citizens United, get big money out of public elections Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 26, 2019 Campaign Finance Reform Measure Will Change The Way We Finance Senate Elections Sen. Dick Durbin
July 25, 2019 Tweet - "Director Mueller warned us that the Russians are interfering in our elections "as we sit here today." Leader McConnell is abdicating his responsibility to protect American democracy so he can protect a President who unravels it day-by-day." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "It's no secret that our elections are under attack and that the Russians are at it again in 2020. Met with @SenDuckworth & IL Board of Elections Chairman Chuck Scholz today to discuss how we can support state efforts to secure our elections." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "Director Mueller reminded the American people today of the reason why this investigation was necessary. Russia interfered with our democracy in 2016 to sway the presidential race, and they are at it again in 2020. Leader McConnell: we must act to secure our elections now." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "Three words for Leader McConnell: protect our elections." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Election Security With State Board Of Elections Chair Chuck Scholz Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "Our major intelligence agencies have confirmed that the Russians have continued their efforts to interfere in our elections. What are we doing about it? Nothing. The reason? Leader McConnell." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "Today, Director Wray made it clear to the Senate Judiciary Committee that the Russians are still trying to interfere in our elections. Why is Leader McConnell afraid to bring election security bills to the floor for a vote?" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 11, 2019 Durbin Statement On Administration Briefing Regarding Election Security Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019 Tweet - "Our intelligence agencies are spending millions of dollars to stop the Russians from making a mockery of the 2020 election. Unfortunately, Leader McConnell is blocking critical, comprehensive election security legislation that would help to assure every vote will be counted." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Many of my Republican colleagues are obsessed with the emails and texts sent by Lisa Page and Peter Strzok. Senator Graham even went as far today as to say they were "in charge" of the FBI's 2016 Russia investigation. Here's what DOJ IG Horowitz had to say about that today:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "It's hard to keep up with all the ridiculous claims the President makes. Let's be clear--there were no spies in the Trump campaign. Inspector Horowitz's report should put that idea to bed. Yet the President repeats it day after day. It's no surprise the American people are numb." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "As Pres. Trump welcomes Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to the White House today, Ukraine is still waiting for an Oval Office meeting. We know that Russia is planning to interfere in our election again--they deserve sanctions & a warning, not invitations to the White House." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Congressman Marc Veasey, Majority Leader Hoyer, and congressman Raskin call on congressional appropriators to secure critical funding to secure elections Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Feinstein, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge IRS to Reverse Decision Protecting Dark Money Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "I hope Pres. Trump & Sec. Pompeo focus their meetings with Russian officials on firmly warning against future election interference, Russian assassinations in the West, and renewing the New Start Treaty instead of parroting the Kremlin's propaganda like others in their party." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2019 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Strengthen Voting Rights Passes the House Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 6, 2019 Davis Statement on the Passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep.Danny Davis
Dec. 6, 2019 Congressman García Votes to Restore the Full Strength of the Voting Rights Act Rep.Chuy Garcia
Dec. 6, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on Passage of The Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy, but it is under attack across the United States. I urge Leader McConnell to take up this legislation immediately. It's time to #RestoreTheVote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "We are less than one year away from the 2020 election and we know Russia is preparing to interfere again, just like they did in 2016. Democrats stand ready to secure our elections. Why won't our Republican colleagues join us?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook Inc., Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, and Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn - Homeland Security Committee Press Top Social Media Companies on Enabling Users to Report Election-Related Misinformation and Disinformation Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. John Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services, the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services, the Hon. Christopher Coons, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and the Hon. Tom Graves, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government - Udall, Heinrich Urge Increase in Funding for Election Security Grants to Protect New Mexico Elections Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) is interviewed About Trump's Tax Return, Impeachment Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 13, 2019 Joint Statement by Senators Menendez, Durbin, and Cruz on Crisis in Bolivia Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 A Last Chance to Protect the 2020 Election Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Our elections are under attack. But Senator McConnell & the GOP continue to refuse to pass any meaningful legislation to address this threat. We must end the legislative graveyard in the Senate and secure our elections. Our democracy is at stake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The American people want Congress to address gun violence. They want us to secure our elections. Well--the House did just that, passing legislation to address both issues. But Senator McConnell won't even let us vote on them in the Senate--his legislative graveyard goes on." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "It's time for Senator McConnell to end the legislative graveyard and get back to working for the American people. #HoldAVote on the #ForThePeopleAct in the Senate immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "#HoldAVote" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Our nation's top intelligence chiefs have told us time and time again that Russia & Iran are planning to interfere in the 2020 election. This shouldn't be a partisan issue. Sen. McConnell -- #HoldAVote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Durbin: Shame On Us If We Don't Do Everything In Our Power To Protect The Integrity Of Our Elections Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Another bill buried in Senate Majority Leader McConnell's legislative graveyard. Why are Republicans so unwilling to protect our democracy? It's time for Senator McConnell to #HoldAVote on the Election Security Act. We cannot allow a repeat of what took place in 2016." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019 Schakowsky, Johnson, Jayapal and Pocan Issue Statement on Honduras Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 11, 2019 Slotkin leads bill to boost education on disinformation, prevent foreign interference in U.S. political process Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "And yet Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell refuses to pass legislation to secure our elections. His inaction benefits only Putin and the Iranian Supreme Leader. We cannot afford to put this off any longer." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: "House subpoenas E.U. Ambassador Sondland" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "It is against the law for an American to solicit, accept, or receive anything of value from a foreign national in connection with a U.S. election." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's open solicitation to Ukraine & reported discussion with the Russians dismissing their attacks on the 2016 U.S. election are stunning abdications of his oath of office." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law 54 years ago today, only to be gutted by the Supreme Court in 2013. In the 6 years since, too many states have successfully taken steps to make it harder for people to vote. It's time for Congress to #RestoreTheVote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019 Tweet - "It's time for Sen. McConnell to put the country over his fear of the President's tweets and take up legislation in the Senate to secure our elections." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "Why won't Sen. McConnell allow a vote on election security legislation? Ever since 2016, when our top intelligence chiefs urged him to speak up and he refused, he has consistently failed to stand up to Russia's election interference. Inaction is putting our democracy at risk." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2019 Udall, Shaheen & All Senate Democrats Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 30, 2019 Reps. Slotkin, Underwood, and Crow Introduce Bill to Prevent Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
July 30, 2019 Tweet - "Joining @SenatorTomUdall to unveil the #DemocracyforAll Constitutional Amendment to overturn Citizens United, get big money out of politics, and put political power back in the hands of the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2019 Cortez Masto cosponsors Constitutional Amendment to reverse Citizens United, get big money out of public elections Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 26, 2019 Campaign Finance Reform Measure Will Change The Way We Finance Senate Elections Sen.Dick Durbin
July 25, 2019 Tweet - "Director Mueller warned us that the Russians are interfering in our elections "as we sit here today." Leader McConnell is abdicating his responsibility to protect American democracy so he can protect a President who unravels it day-by-day." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "It's no secret that our elections are under attack and that the Russians are at it again in 2020. Met with @SenDuckworth & IL Board of Elections Chairman Chuck Scholz today to discuss how we can support state efforts to secure our elections." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "Director Mueller reminded the American people today of the reason why this investigation was necessary. Russia interfered with our democracy in 2016 to sway the presidential race, and they are at it again in 2020. Leader McConnell: we must act to secure our elections now." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "Three words for Leader McConnell: protect our elections." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Election Security With State Board Of Elections Chair Chuck Scholz Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "Our major intelligence agencies have confirmed that the Russians have continued their efforts to interfere in our elections. What are we doing about it? Nothing. The reason? Leader McConnell." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "Today, Director Wray made it clear to the Senate Judiciary Committee that the Russians are still trying to interfere in our elections. Why is Leader McConnell afraid to bring election security bills to the floor for a vote?" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 11, 2019 Durbin Statement On Administration Briefing Regarding Election Security Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019 Tweet - "Our intelligence agencies are spending millions of dollars to stop the Russians from making a mockery of the 2020 election. Unfortunately, Leader McConnell is blocking critical, comprehensive election security legislation that would help to assure every vote will be counted." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
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