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Nov. 30, 2022
Cruz Statement on Vote Against So-called Respect for Marriage Act
Sen. Ted Cruz
July 19, 2022
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes To Enshrine and Protect Marriage Equality for Same-Sex and Interracial Couples
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
July 19, 2022
Rep. Roy's Statement on H.R. 8404
Rep. Chip Roy
Sept. 30, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the United States Senate and the Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of the United States Senate - Cassidy, Colleagues Call Out Harmful Marriage Penalties in Democrats' Reconciliation Bill
Sen. John Cornyn, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader, United States Senate, Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of Committee of Finance, United States Senate - Crapo, Risch, Colleagues Call Out Harmful Marriage Penalties in Democrats' Reckless Tax Proposals
Sen. John Cornyn, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee - Remove Any Proposals That Would Discourage Marriage
Sen. John Cornyn, ...
Feb. 6, 2016
Transcript of the New Hampshire GOP Debate, Annotated
Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
Dec. 11, 2015
ICYMI: National Organization for Marriage Endorses Cruz
Sen. Ted Cruz
Oct. 28, 2015
Time - Transcript: Read the Full Text of the CNBC Republican Debate in Boulder
Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
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
Rep. Al Green, ...
Sept. 23, 2015
The Federalist - Pope Francis Leads on Abortion, Marriage, and Religious Liberty
Sen. Ted Cruz
Sept. 16, 2015
CNN/Reagan Library Republican Presidential Debate
Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
Sept. 3, 2015
Cruz: I Call Upon Every Believer, Every Constitutionalist, Every Lover of Liberty to Stand with Kim Davis
Sen. Ted Cruz
July 31, 2015
Ted Cruz to Hold Iowa Rally for Religious Liberty on August 21
Sen. Ted Cruz
July 23, 2015
Letter to Arne Duncan, Department of Education Secretary - Ensuring LGBTQ Equality
Rep. Marc Veasey, ...
July 23, 2015
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Notify Same-Sex Couples of Social Security Eligibility
Rep. Lloyd Doggett, ...
July 16, 2015
Letter to John Koskinen, Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - Religious Freedom
Sen. Ted Cruz
July 9, 2015
Letter to Loretta Lynch, Attorney General - Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
Rep. Al Green, ...
July 9, 2015
Confederate Battle Flag
Rep. Brian Babin
July 6, 2015
KCCI News - Cruz Says He's Playing Hard During Stop in Iowa
Sen. Ted Cruz
July 2, 2015
Star Telegram - Ted Cruz Signs Books in Arlington, Talks of Breaking 'Washington Cartel'
Sen. Ted Cruz
July 2, 2015
Conservative Review - Cruz Interview Exclusive: A Time for Truth
Sen. Ted Cruz
June 29, 2015
NPR "Morning Edition" - Transcript: Cruz: Opposition To Same-Sex Marriage Will Be 'Front And Center' In 2016 Campaign
Sen. Ted Cruz
June 29, 2015
Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript: Ted Cruz blasts the Supreme Court's 'damaging decisions'
Sen. Ted Cruz
June 27, 2015
Washington Examiner - Cruz: GOP Sheds Big 'Crocodile Tears' on Same-sex Marriage
Sen. Ted Cruz
June 27, 2015
The Des Moines Register - In Northwest Iowa, Cruz Calls Court Rulings 'Lawless'
Sen. Ted Cruz
June 27, 2015
Washington Post - Ted Cruz Calls for Judicial Retention Elections for Supreme Court Justices
Sen. Ted Cruz
June 26, 2015
This is a Direct Attack on Our States' Sovereignty
Rep. Randy Weber
June 26, 2015
Congressman Al Green, House Sponsor of LGBTQ Pride Month Resolution, Applauds Supreme Court's Decision on Marriage Equality
Rep. Al Green
June 26, 2015
Congressman Veasey Statement on Same-Sex Marriage Decision
Rep. Marc Veasey
June 26, 2015
National Review - Constitutional Remedies to a Lawless Supreme Court
Sen. Ted Cruz
June 26, 2015
Castro Statement on the Supreme Court's Obergefell v. Hodges Ruling
Rep. Joaquin Castro
June 26, 2015
Babin Issues Statement on Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Rep. Brian Babin
June 26, 2015
Representative john Carter (R-TX-31) Comment on Today's Supreme Court Ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges et. al.
Rep. John Carter
June 26, 2015
Rep. Henry Cuellar Issues Statement on Supreme Court Obergefell v. Hodges Ruling
Rep. Henry Cuellar
June 26, 2015
Roger Williams Statement on Gay Marriage Ruling
Rep. John Williams
June 24, 2015
LGBTQ Pride Month
Rep. Al Green
June 22, 2015
The Tribune - Ted Cruz, in Nipomo, Discusses Gay Marriage, Obamacare, Religious Rights
Sen. Ted Cruz
June 19, 2015
National Review - Setting His Script Aside, Cruz Focuses on the Fight for Religious Liberty
Sen. Ted Cruz
June 18, 2015
The Texas Tribute - Cruz: Pray Supreme Court Doesn't Legalize Gay Marriage
Sen. Ted Cruz
May 21, 2015
CBN News - Ted Cruz to Liberal Reporter: 'Do you have a persona animosity against Christians, sir?'
Sen. Ted Cruz
May 10, 2015
Triblive - Texas Senator Cruz Sets Sights on 'Uninspired' Conservatives
Sen. Ted Cruz
April 28, 2015
CRUZ: It is my sincere hope that the Supreme Court will rule on the side of the U.S. Constitution
Sen. Ted Cruz
April 28, 2015
Cruz: It Is My Sincere Hope That the Supreme Court Will Rule on the Side of the US Constitution
Sen. Ted Cruz
April 24, 2015
Sen. Cruz: The People Should Decide the Issue of Marriage, Not the Courts
Sen. Ted Cruz
April 24, 2015
Steve Deace - Cruz: Amend the Constitution to Defend Marriage
Sen. Ted Cruz
April 24, 2015
Ted is Leading!
Sen. Ted Cruz
April 23, 2015
Sen. Ted Cruz Releases Statement on Support for Traditional Marriage
Sen. Ted Cruz
April 9, 2015
Sen. Cruz Joins Amicus Brief Supporting the Right of States to Define Marriage
Sen. Ted Cruz
April 3, 2015
Time Warner Cable News - Presidential Hopeful Ted Cruz Campaigns in SC
Sen. Ted Cruz
Date
Title
Politician
Nov. 30, 2022
Cruz Statement on Vote Against So-called Respect for Marriage Act
Sen.Ted Cruz
July 19, 2022
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes To Enshrine and Protect Marriage Equality for Same-Sex and Interracial Couples
Rep.Lizzie Fletcher
July 19, 2022
Rep. Roy's Statement on H.R. 8404
Rep.Chip Roy
Sept. 30, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the United States Senate and the Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of the United States Senate - Cassidy, Colleagues Call Out Harmful Marriage Penalties in Democrats' Reconciliation Bill
Sen.John Cornyn, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader, United States Senate, Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of Committee of Finance, United States Senate - Crapo, Risch, Colleagues Call Out Harmful Marriage Penalties in Democrats' Reckless Tax Proposals
Sen.John Cornyn, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee - Remove Any Proposals That Would Discourage Marriage
Sen.John Cornyn, ...
Feb. 6, 2016
Transcript of the New Hampshire GOP Debate, Annotated
Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
Dec. 11, 2015
ICYMI: National Organization for Marriage Endorses Cruz
Sen.Ted Cruz
Oct. 28, 2015
Time - Transcript: Read the Full Text of the CNBC Republican Debate in Boulder
Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
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
Rep.Al Green, ...
Sept. 23, 2015
The Federalist - Pope Francis Leads on Abortion, Marriage, and Religious Liberty
Sen.Ted Cruz
Sept. 16, 2015
CNN/Reagan Library Republican Presidential Debate
Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
Sept. 3, 2015
Cruz: I Call Upon Every Believer, Every Constitutionalist, Every Lover of Liberty to Stand with Kim Davis
Sen.Ted Cruz
July 31, 2015
Ted Cruz to Hold Iowa Rally for Religious Liberty on August 21
Sen.Ted Cruz
July 23, 2015
Letter to Arne Duncan, Department of Education Secretary - Ensuring LGBTQ Equality
Rep.Marc Veasey, ...
July 23, 2015
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Notify Same-Sex Couples of Social Security Eligibility
Rep.Lloyd Doggett, ...
July 16, 2015
Letter to John Koskinen, Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - Religious Freedom
Sen.Ted Cruz
July 9, 2015
Letter to Loretta Lynch, Attorney General - Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
Rep.Al Green, ...
July 9, 2015
Confederate Battle Flag
Rep.Brian Babin
July 6, 2015
KCCI News - Cruz Says He's Playing Hard During Stop in Iowa
Sen.Ted Cruz
July 2, 2015
Star Telegram - Ted Cruz Signs Books in Arlington, Talks of Breaking 'Washington Cartel'
Sen.Ted Cruz
July 2, 2015
Conservative Review - Cruz Interview Exclusive: A Time for Truth
Sen.Ted Cruz
June 29, 2015
NPR "Morning Edition" - Transcript: Cruz: Opposition To Same-Sex Marriage Will Be 'Front And Center' In 2016 Campaign
Sen.Ted Cruz
June 29, 2015
Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript: Ted Cruz blasts the Supreme Court's 'damaging decisions'
Sen.Ted Cruz
June 27, 2015
Washington Examiner - Cruz: GOP Sheds Big 'Crocodile Tears' on Same-sex Marriage
Sen.Ted Cruz
June 27, 2015
The Des Moines Register - In Northwest Iowa, Cruz Calls Court Rulings 'Lawless'
Sen.Ted Cruz
June 27, 2015
Washington Post - Ted Cruz Calls for Judicial Retention Elections for Supreme Court Justices
Sen.Ted Cruz
June 26, 2015
This is a Direct Attack on Our States' Sovereignty
Rep.Randy Weber
June 26, 2015
Congressman Al Green, House Sponsor of LGBTQ Pride Month Resolution, Applauds Supreme Court's Decision on Marriage Equality
Rep.Al Green
June 26, 2015
Congressman Veasey Statement on Same-Sex Marriage Decision
Rep.Marc Veasey
June 26, 2015
National Review - Constitutional Remedies to a Lawless Supreme Court
Sen.Ted Cruz
June 26, 2015
Castro Statement on the Supreme Court's Obergefell v. Hodges Ruling
Rep.Joaquin Castro
June 26, 2015
Babin Issues Statement on Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Rep.Brian Babin
June 26, 2015
Representative john Carter (R-TX-31) Comment on Today's Supreme Court Ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges et. al.
Rep.John Carter
June 26, 2015
Rep. Henry Cuellar Issues Statement on Supreme Court Obergefell v. Hodges Ruling
Rep.Henry Cuellar
June 26, 2015
Roger Williams Statement on Gay Marriage Ruling
Rep.John Williams
June 24, 2015
LGBTQ Pride Month
Rep.Al Green
June 22, 2015
The Tribune - Ted Cruz, in Nipomo, Discusses Gay Marriage, Obamacare, Religious Rights
Sen.Ted Cruz
June 19, 2015
National Review - Setting His Script Aside, Cruz Focuses on the Fight for Religious Liberty
Sen.Ted Cruz
June 18, 2015
The Texas Tribute - Cruz: Pray Supreme Court Doesn't Legalize Gay Marriage
Sen.Ted Cruz
May 21, 2015
CBN News - Ted Cruz to Liberal Reporter: 'Do you have a persona animosity against Christians, sir?'
Sen.Ted Cruz
May 10, 2015
Triblive - Texas Senator Cruz Sets Sights on 'Uninspired' Conservatives
Sen.Ted Cruz
April 28, 2015
CRUZ: It is my sincere hope that the Supreme Court will rule on the side of the U.S. Constitution
Sen.Ted Cruz
April 28, 2015
Cruz: It Is My Sincere Hope That the Supreme Court Will Rule on the Side of the US Constitution
Sen.Ted Cruz
April 24, 2015
Sen. Cruz: The People Should Decide the Issue of Marriage, Not the Courts
Sen.Ted Cruz
April 24, 2015
Steve Deace - Cruz: Amend the Constitution to Defend Marriage
Sen.Ted Cruz
April 24, 2015
Ted is Leading!
Sen.Ted Cruz
April 23, 2015
Sen. Ted Cruz Releases Statement on Support for Traditional Marriage
Sen.Ted Cruz
April 9, 2015
Sen. Cruz Joins Amicus Brief Supporting the Right of States to Define Marriage
Sen.Ted Cruz
April 3, 2015
Time Warner Cable News - Presidential Hopeful Ted Cruz Campaigns in SC
Sen.Ted Cruz
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