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July 1, 2019
Freshman Lawmakers Unveil Task Force Sentry: Bipartisan Group Working to Prevent Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections
Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 28, 2019
Freshman Lawmakers Unveil Task Force Sentry: Bipartisan Group Working to Prevent Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
June 27, 2019
Securing America's Federal Elections Act
Rep. Sean Casten
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "Six years ago, the Supreme Court gutted the #VotingRightsAct. Following the Shelby decision, several states moved forward with restrictions designed to suppress the vote. We must restore the VRA to fight voter suppression efforts and protect this fundamental right #RestoreTheVote"
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 14, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Modernize Voting Systems and Protect Against Electoral Interference
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 10, 2019
Tweet - "100 years ago today, Illinois joined Wisconsin and Michigan as the first states to ratify the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. As we celebrate this historic day, we honor the brave suffragettes who continue to serve as an inspiration to so many of us."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnel - Crow Leads Letter Calling on Sen. McConnell to Bring H.R. 1 for a Vote
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
June 5, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Tweet - "Last night, the Senate passed the DETER Act, a bipartisan bill I introduced with @LindseyGrahamSC that will help prevent Russia and other hostile regimes from disrupting our elections. The bill bars foreigners who interfere in our elections from entering our country."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Senate Passes Durbin, Graham Bipartisan Election Interference Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2019
Interrupted Family Dinners
Rep. Mike Bost
May 17, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Senators Cory Booker And Dick Durbin Reintroduce The Help Students Vote Act
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 16, 2019
Durbin: Why Won't Leader McConnell Bring An Election Security Bill To The Floor?
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 16, 2019
Letter to Various Universities - Durbin, Duckworth, Krishnamoorthi Ask Illinois Colleges And Universities About Efforts To Comply With Student Voter Registration Provision In Federal Law
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 15, 2019
Harris, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Require States to Secure Elections
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 15, 2019
Markey Joins Wyden, Bicameral Coalition to Introduce Bill to Require States to Secure Elections
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 15, 2019
The Mueller Report
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 14, 2019
Senators Introduce Bill to Strengthen Election Interference Law
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 8, 2019
Letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee - Senate Judiciary Democrats Renew Call for Mueller Hearing
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 7, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2019
Durbin, Graham Reintroduce Bipartisan Election Interference Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 6, 2019
Tweet - "Reintroduced the bipartisan DETER Act w/@LindseyGrahamSC. It prohibits foreigners who improperly interfere in our elections from coming to the US to further their schemes & bars them from entering our country in the future. This is a must-pass bill in light of the Mueller Report."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 2, 2019
Menendez, Durbin, Blumenthal, Hirono Introduce Election Security Bill in Wake of Mueller Report Findings
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 2, 2019
Tweet - "In the wake of the Mueller Report's findings, I joined my colleagues in introducing a bill to provide federal resources to state & local jurisdictions to update their voting equipment & procedures. Illinoisans and all Americans should have confidence in our democratic process."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 2, 2019
Durbin, Schatz, Feinstein, Gillibrand Introduce Constitutional Amendment To End Undemocratic Electoral College
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 2, 2019
Senators Introduce Companion to House Constitutional Amendment to Eliminate the Electoral College
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 27, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Join Entire Senate Democratic Caucus To Introduce For The People Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 27, 2019
Tweet - "The #ForThePeople Act is about a simple choice: whether you want the government to be in the hands of big money or the American people. Every member of @SenateDems has chosen to support the people & co-sponsor this reform bill."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 27, 2019
47 Senate Democrats Introduce "For the People' Act to Put Power Back in the Hands of the American People
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 27, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Join Entire Senate Democratic Caucus to Introduce For The People Act
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 26, 2019
As Ukraine Presidential Election Approaches, Merkley and Durbin Introduce Resolution to Support Ukrainian Democracy & Combat Russian Election Interference
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 24, 2019
Rep. LaHood Statement Following Conclusion of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Investigation into Russian Collusion
Rep. Darin LaHood
March 14, 2019
We Have Got to Know If Our President is A Crook
Rep. Sean Casten
March 12, 2019
Keeping Russian Entrapments Minimal and Limiting Intelligence Networks Act
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 11, 2019
What's in HR1 Which We Just Passed in The House
Rep. Danny Davis
March 8, 2019
Student Voting Reforms Of Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And Senator Cory Booker's Help Students Vote Act Pass House With H.R. 1
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 8, 2019
Casten Votes for H.R.1, for The People Act
Rep. Sean Casten
March 8, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on Passage of H.R. 1 - The For The People Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 8, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Protect Democracy and Fight Corruption
Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 8, 2019
"For the People" Major Government Reform Act Passes House with Amendment by Schneider to Improve PAC Transparency
Rep. Brad Schneider
March 8, 2019
House Passed HR 1 Includes Quigley Bills on Election Protection and Government Transparency
Rep. Mike Quigley
March 8, 2019
LaHood Votes No on H.R. 1, Democrats' "Landmark" Political Power Grab
Rep. Darin LaHood
March 8, 2019
Underwood- Backed Legislation to Restore Democracy and Fight Corruption Passes the House
Rep. Lauren Underwood
March 8, 2019
Bost Statement on Campaign Finance Legislation
Rep. Mike Bost
March 8, 2019
Foster Statement on H.R. 1
Rep. Bill Foster
March 7, 2019
MSNBC "Hardball" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley
Rep. Mike Quigley
March 6, 2019
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 4, 2019
Letter to Chairman Ellen L. Weirntraup - Senator Tester Demands Federal Election Commission Require Identify the Source for Online Political Ads
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 28, 2019
Van Hollen, Duckworth, Beyer & Feinstein Re-Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Voting Rights and Support Civic Participation
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 26, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Voter Empowerment Act
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Date
Title
Politician
July 1, 2019
Freshman Lawmakers Unveil Task Force Sentry: Bipartisan Group Working to Prevent Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections
Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 28, 2019
Freshman Lawmakers Unveil Task Force Sentry: Bipartisan Group Working to Prevent Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
June 27, 2019
Securing America's Federal Elections Act
Rep.Sean Casten
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "Six years ago, the Supreme Court gutted the #VotingRightsAct. Following the Shelby decision, several states moved forward with restrictions designed to suppress the vote. We must restore the VRA to fight voter suppression efforts and protect this fundamental right #RestoreTheVote"
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 14, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Modernize Voting Systems and Protect Against Electoral Interference
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 10, 2019
Tweet - "100 years ago today, Illinois joined Wisconsin and Michigan as the first states to ratify the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. As we celebrate this historic day, we honor the brave suffragettes who continue to serve as an inspiration to so many of us."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnel - Crow Leads Letter Calling on Sen. McConnell to Bring H.R. 1 for a Vote
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
June 5, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Tweet - "Last night, the Senate passed the DETER Act, a bipartisan bill I introduced with @LindseyGrahamSC that will help prevent Russia and other hostile regimes from disrupting our elections. The bill bars foreigners who interfere in our elections from entering our country."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Senate Passes Durbin, Graham Bipartisan Election Interference Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2019
Interrupted Family Dinners
Rep.Mike Bost
May 17, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Senators Cory Booker And Dick Durbin Reintroduce The Help Students Vote Act
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 16, 2019
Durbin: Why Won't Leader McConnell Bring An Election Security Bill To The Floor?
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 16, 2019
Letter to Various Universities - Durbin, Duckworth, Krishnamoorthi Ask Illinois Colleges And Universities About Efforts To Comply With Student Voter Registration Provision In Federal Law
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 15, 2019
Harris, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Require States to Secure Elections
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 15, 2019
Markey Joins Wyden, Bicameral Coalition to Introduce Bill to Require States to Secure Elections
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 15, 2019
The Mueller Report
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 14, 2019
Senators Introduce Bill to Strengthen Election Interference Law
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 8, 2019
Letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee - Senate Judiciary Democrats Renew Call for Mueller Hearing
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 7, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2019
Durbin, Graham Reintroduce Bipartisan Election Interference Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 6, 2019
Tweet - "Reintroduced the bipartisan DETER Act w/@LindseyGrahamSC. It prohibits foreigners who improperly interfere in our elections from coming to the US to further their schemes & bars them from entering our country in the future. This is a must-pass bill in light of the Mueller Report."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 2, 2019
Menendez, Durbin, Blumenthal, Hirono Introduce Election Security Bill in Wake of Mueller Report Findings
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 2, 2019
Tweet - "In the wake of the Mueller Report's findings, I joined my colleagues in introducing a bill to provide federal resources to state & local jurisdictions to update their voting equipment & procedures. Illinoisans and all Americans should have confidence in our democratic process."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 2, 2019
Durbin, Schatz, Feinstein, Gillibrand Introduce Constitutional Amendment To End Undemocratic Electoral College
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 2, 2019
Senators Introduce Companion to House Constitutional Amendment to Eliminate the Electoral College
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 27, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Join Entire Senate Democratic Caucus To Introduce For The People Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 27, 2019
Tweet - "The #ForThePeople Act is about a simple choice: whether you want the government to be in the hands of big money or the American people. Every member of @SenateDems has chosen to support the people & co-sponsor this reform bill."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 27, 2019
47 Senate Democrats Introduce "For the People' Act to Put Power Back in the Hands of the American People
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 27, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Join Entire Senate Democratic Caucus to Introduce For The People Act
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 26, 2019
As Ukraine Presidential Election Approaches, Merkley and Durbin Introduce Resolution to Support Ukrainian Democracy & Combat Russian Election Interference
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 24, 2019
Rep. LaHood Statement Following Conclusion of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Investigation into Russian Collusion
Rep.Darin LaHood
March 14, 2019
We Have Got to Know If Our President is A Crook
Rep.Sean Casten
March 12, 2019
Keeping Russian Entrapments Minimal and Limiting Intelligence Networks Act
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 11, 2019
What's in HR1 Which We Just Passed in The House
Rep.Danny Davis
March 8, 2019
Student Voting Reforms Of Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And Senator Cory Booker's Help Students Vote Act Pass House With H.R. 1
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 8, 2019
Casten Votes for H.R.1, for The People Act
Rep.Sean Casten
March 8, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on Passage of H.R. 1 - The For The People Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 8, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Protect Democracy and Fight Corruption
Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 8, 2019
"For the People" Major Government Reform Act Passes House with Amendment by Schneider to Improve PAC Transparency
Rep.Brad Schneider
March 8, 2019
House Passed HR 1 Includes Quigley Bills on Election Protection and Government Transparency
Rep.Mike Quigley
March 8, 2019
LaHood Votes No on H.R. 1, Democrats' "Landmark" Political Power Grab
Rep.Darin LaHood
March 8, 2019
Underwood- Backed Legislation to Restore Democracy and Fight Corruption Passes the House
Rep.Lauren Underwood
March 8, 2019
Bost Statement on Campaign Finance Legislation
Rep.Mike Bost
March 8, 2019
Foster Statement on H.R. 1
Rep.Bill Foster
March 7, 2019
MSNBC "Hardball" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley
Rep.Mike Quigley
March 6, 2019
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 4, 2019
Letter to Chairman Ellen L. Weirntraup - Senator Tester Demands Federal Election Commission Require Identify the Source for Online Political Ads
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 28, 2019
Van Hollen, Duckworth, Beyer & Feinstein Re-Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Voting Rights and Support Civic Participation
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 26, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Voter Empowerment Act
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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