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March 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Rep. Young Kim Joins Bipartisan Letter to House Leadership to Return to Regular Order
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
March 29, 2021
Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Meijer Joins Colleagues Urging Pelosi, Leadership to Return to Regular Order
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
March 25, 2021
Duckworth, Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Related to Covid-19 Pandemic
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 25, 2021
Quigley Reintroduces Legislation to Award Hockey Legend Willie O'ree the Congressional Gold Medal
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 24, 2021
Tweet - "For Sen. McConnell to say the filibuster has no racial history is to ignore the obvious. He was an intern on Capitol Hill in the 60s when it was used to block civil rights legislation. Just one of many such examples."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021
Filibuster
Sen. Dick Durbin
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. Mike Bost, ...
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 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 22, 2021
Business Before the Senate
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021
Tweet - "Today the House passed Dream & Promise Act. It has already been filibustered in the Senate 5 times over the years, a perfect example of why it's time to reform the filibuster. Lives depend on it and the future of America is at stake. #HomeIsHere"
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021
Quigley Re-Introduces Government Transparency Legislation
Rep. Mike Quigley
March 18, 2021
Filibuster
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Close Dangerous Loophole to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Congressman Roy leads 17 colleagues in anti-earmarks pledge
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
March 16, 2021
Filibuster
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 16, 2021
Tweet - "Republicans have beaten the old filibuster to the point where it is hardly recognizable. So for Republicans to come to the floor and plead for hanging on to this tradition is actually pleading for the Senate to continue to do less and less each year. That must change."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 16, 2021
Letter to Norris Cochran, Acting Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Bipartisan, Bicameral Members of Congress Urge Biden Administration to Finalize Organ Procurement Reforms
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 15, 2021
Nomination of Debra Anne Haaland
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 15, 2021
Tweet - "The filibuster has a death grip on American democracy. It's time we end its power to hold the Senate hostage."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues to Introduce Assault Weapons Ban
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 10, 2021
Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan is overwhelmingly popular with Americans: $ for vaccines, schools, families & small businesses. Not one Republican voted for it. It's time for the GOP to decide whether they're going to sit on the sidelines or help Democrats govern."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2021
Murphy and LaHood Announce U.S.-Brazil Caucus for 117th Congress
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
March 6, 2021
Tweet - "24 hours later and the Senate is still working through Republican objections to the American Rescue Plan. They can keep delaying for however long they want--Senate Democrats are going get this relief to the American people no matter what."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2021
Tweet - "Proud to support @timkaine's effort to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for the Use of Military Force against Iraq. As one of only 23 Senators to vote against the 2002 Iraq War authorization, it is long overdue that we turn the page on this war."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2021
Members Of Congress Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Stop Government Officials From Profiting Off Of Insider Information
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 3, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Join Kaine and Young in Reintroducing Bill to Repeal 1991 & 2002 Aumfs
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin, Senators Reintroduce Background Check Expansion Act to Reduce Gun Violence
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 1, 2021
Lankford, Coons, Tillis Advocate for a Senate Human Rights Commission
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Release: Progressives Urge Biden Administration to Overrule Senate Parliamentarian
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
Senate Leaders Celebrate House Passage of Equality Act, Vow to Continue Effort in the Senate
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
Underwood Fights to End Discrimination Against Lgbtq+ Americans, Supports the Bipartisan Passage of The Equality Act
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 25, 2021
Tweet - "It is extremely sad that some of my Republican colleagues have decided to fully embrace wild conspiracy theories and baselessly suggest that liberal activists are somehow behind the events of January 6. We were all there. We've all seen the footage. We all know who is to blame."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021
Tweet - "Under President Trump and Attorneys General Sessions and Barr, the Department of Justice sank to a new low. We need a new Attorney General to restore integrity and the rule of law at the DOJ. Judge Merrick Garland is the perfect choice for the job."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021
Tweet - "The AG plays a critical role in overseeing our federal prison system. I asked Judge Garland to fully implement the First Step Act, improve BOP's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and examine the overuse of solitary confinement. He assured me that he will look into these issues."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021
Tweet - "Judge Garland led the prosecution of the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. I asked him if he sees any relationship between that bombing and the events of January 6--or if either of these domestic terrorist attacks were a one-off. Here is what he had to say:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021
Tweet - "Violent domestic terrorists attacked our Capitol, our Constitution, and our democracy on January 6. The next Attorney General will have the herculean task of bringing them to justice. I have full faith that Judge Garland is up to the task."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2021
LaHood, Davis, Bost, and Miller Statement on Resignation of Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 16, 2021
Tweet - "Over the weekend, @ChuckGrassley and I announced Subcommittee Chairs and Ranking Members for the Senate Judiciary Committee for the 117th Congress. The full list can be found here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2021
Blue Dogs Back Bills to Combat Domestic Terrorism Threat, Protect Classified Information
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 16, 2021
Amata Announces Veterans Committee Roles
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 14, 2021
Tweet - ".@RepRaskin & the House Managers did an outstanding job of setting the record straight about the events of January 6--even Senator McConnell acknowledged that last night in his speech. Donald Trump incited that mob. His revisionists and apologists can't change that truth."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2021
Congresswoman Kelly's Statement on the acquittal of Donald Trump
Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 13, 2021
Tweet - "For the last five days, the House Managers have carefully laid out an overwhelming case for conviction. They had the facts, the law, the Constitution, & compelling evidence on their side. That is why I voted to convict Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2021
Quigley Statement on Senate Acquittal in Impeachment Trial
Rep. Mike Quigley
Feb. 13, 2021
Schakowsky Statement on Senate Acquittal of Trump
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 13, 2021
Durbin Votes To Convict Donald Trump In His Second Impeachment Trial
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021
Congressman Nehls Appointed as Ranking Member of House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance & Memorial Affairs
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 12, 2021
Tweet - "Office Eugene Goodman is an American hero. He is more than deserving of this highest honor. Thank you, Officer Goodman."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021
Tweet - "Over the last four days, House managers have presented a strong case against Donald Trump. They have the facts, the law, and the Constitution on their side. Senators take an oath to support and defend the Constitution, not any individual."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
March 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Rep. Young Kim Joins Bipartisan Letter to House Leadership to Return to Regular Order
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
March 29, 2021
Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Meijer Joins Colleagues Urging Pelosi, Leadership to Return to Regular Order
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
March 25, 2021
Duckworth, Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Related to Covid-19 Pandemic
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 25, 2021
Quigley Reintroduces Legislation to Award Hockey Legend Willie O'ree the Congressional Gold Medal
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 24, 2021
Tweet - "For Sen. McConnell to say the filibuster has no racial history is to ignore the obvious. He was an intern on Capitol Hill in the 60s when it was used to block civil rights legislation. Just one of many such examples."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021
Filibuster
Sen.Dick Durbin
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.Mike Bost, ...
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 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 22, 2021
Business Before the Senate
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021
Tweet - "Today the House passed Dream & Promise Act. It has already been filibustered in the Senate 5 times over the years, a perfect example of why it's time to reform the filibuster. Lives depend on it and the future of America is at stake. #HomeIsHere"
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021
Quigley Re-Introduces Government Transparency Legislation
Rep.Mike Quigley
March 18, 2021
Filibuster
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Close Dangerous Loophole to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Congressman Roy leads 17 colleagues in anti-earmarks pledge
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
March 16, 2021
Filibuster
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 16, 2021
Tweet - "Republicans have beaten the old filibuster to the point where it is hardly recognizable. So for Republicans to come to the floor and plead for hanging on to this tradition is actually pleading for the Senate to continue to do less and less each year. That must change."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 16, 2021
Letter to Norris Cochran, Acting Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Bipartisan, Bicameral Members of Congress Urge Biden Administration to Finalize Organ Procurement Reforms
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 15, 2021
Nomination of Debra Anne Haaland
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 15, 2021
Tweet - "The filibuster has a death grip on American democracy. It's time we end its power to hold the Senate hostage."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues to Introduce Assault Weapons Ban
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 10, 2021
Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan is overwhelmingly popular with Americans: $ for vaccines, schools, families & small businesses. Not one Republican voted for it. It's time for the GOP to decide whether they're going to sit on the sidelines or help Democrats govern."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2021
Murphy and LaHood Announce U.S.-Brazil Caucus for 117th Congress
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
March 6, 2021
Tweet - "24 hours later and the Senate is still working through Republican objections to the American Rescue Plan. They can keep delaying for however long they want--Senate Democrats are going get this relief to the American people no matter what."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2021
Tweet - "Proud to support @timkaine's effort to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for the Use of Military Force against Iraq. As one of only 23 Senators to vote against the 2002 Iraq War authorization, it is long overdue that we turn the page on this war."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2021
Members Of Congress Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Stop Government Officials From Profiting Off Of Insider Information
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 3, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Join Kaine and Young in Reintroducing Bill to Repeal 1991 & 2002 Aumfs
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin, Senators Reintroduce Background Check Expansion Act to Reduce Gun Violence
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 1, 2021
Lankford, Coons, Tillis Advocate for a Senate Human Rights Commission
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Release: Progressives Urge Biden Administration to Overrule Senate Parliamentarian
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
Senate Leaders Celebrate House Passage of Equality Act, Vow to Continue Effort in the Senate
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
Underwood Fights to End Discrimination Against Lgbtq+ Americans, Supports the Bipartisan Passage of The Equality Act
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 25, 2021
Tweet - "It is extremely sad that some of my Republican colleagues have decided to fully embrace wild conspiracy theories and baselessly suggest that liberal activists are somehow behind the events of January 6. We were all there. We've all seen the footage. We all know who is to blame."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021
Tweet - "Under President Trump and Attorneys General Sessions and Barr, the Department of Justice sank to a new low. We need a new Attorney General to restore integrity and the rule of law at the DOJ. Judge Merrick Garland is the perfect choice for the job."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021
Tweet - "The AG plays a critical role in overseeing our federal prison system. I asked Judge Garland to fully implement the First Step Act, improve BOP's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and examine the overuse of solitary confinement. He assured me that he will look into these issues."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021
Tweet - "Judge Garland led the prosecution of the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. I asked him if he sees any relationship between that bombing and the events of January 6--or if either of these domestic terrorist attacks were a one-off. Here is what he had to say:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021
Tweet - "Violent domestic terrorists attacked our Capitol, our Constitution, and our democracy on January 6. The next Attorney General will have the herculean task of bringing them to justice. I have full faith that Judge Garland is up to the task."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2021
LaHood, Davis, Bost, and Miller Statement on Resignation of Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 16, 2021
Tweet - "Over the weekend, @ChuckGrassley and I announced Subcommittee Chairs and Ranking Members for the Senate Judiciary Committee for the 117th Congress. The full list can be found here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2021
Blue Dogs Back Bills to Combat Domestic Terrorism Threat, Protect Classified Information
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 16, 2021
Amata Announces Veterans Committee Roles
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 14, 2021
Tweet - ".@RepRaskin & the House Managers did an outstanding job of setting the record straight about the events of January 6--even Senator McConnell acknowledged that last night in his speech. Donald Trump incited that mob. His revisionists and apologists can't change that truth."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2021
Congresswoman Kelly's Statement on the acquittal of Donald Trump
Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 13, 2021
Tweet - "For the last five days, the House Managers have carefully laid out an overwhelming case for conviction. They had the facts, the law, the Constitution, & compelling evidence on their side. That is why I voted to convict Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2021
Quigley Statement on Senate Acquittal in Impeachment Trial
Rep.Mike Quigley
Feb. 13, 2021
Schakowsky Statement on Senate Acquittal of Trump
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 13, 2021
Durbin Votes To Convict Donald Trump In His Second Impeachment Trial
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021
Congressman Nehls Appointed as Ranking Member of House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance & Memorial Affairs
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 12, 2021
Tweet - "Office Eugene Goodman is an American hero. He is more than deserving of this highest honor. Thank you, Officer Goodman."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021
Tweet - "Over the last four days, House managers have presented a strong case against Donald Trump. They have the facts, the law, and the Constitution on their side. Senators take an oath to support and defend the Constitution, not any individual."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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