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March 28, 2024 Durbin Leads Group of Senate Democrats Pressing Justice Department and Bureau of Prisons on Voting Access for Incarcerated People Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2024 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Protecting Voting Rights Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2024 Durbin Condemns Political Violence As Poll Workers, Government Officials Face Increased Threats Ahead Of The 2024 Presidential Election Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2023 Durbin, Duckworth, Wyden, 28 Senate Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Recognize September As National Voting Rights Month Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 22, 2023 Durbin, Duckworth, Wyden, 28 Senate Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Recognize September As National Voting Rights Month Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2023 Durbin, Grassley Introduce Resolution Designating 2024 as The Year Of Democracy Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2023 Durbin, Warnock Statement On Federaql District Court Striking Down Alabama Republicans' Congressional Map Again Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2023 Durbin Statement On Trump Indictment By Georgia Grand Jury In Election Interference Case Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2023 Durbin Statement on Trump Indictment by Georgia Grand Jury in Election Interference Case Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2023 Durbin, Warnock Statement On Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Alabama Congressional Map Sen. Dick Durbin
May 1, 2023 Durbin, Klobuchar Reintroduce Comprehensive Legislation to Address Threats Targeting Election Workers Sen. Dick Durbin
May 1, 2023 Durbin, Klobuchar Reintroduce Comprehensive Legislation To Address Threats Targeting Election Workers Sen. Dick Durbin
April 23, 2023 Meet the Press - April 23, 2023 Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2023 Durbin, Senate Judiciary Democrats Urge Chief Justice Roberts To Investigate Justice Thomas' Undisclosed Gifts And Take Action To Prevent Further Misconduct Sen. Dick Durbin
April 6, 2023 Durbin Statement On Reports Of Justice Clarence Thomas' Acceptance Of Undisclosed Luxury Gifts From Republican Megadonor Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2022 Tweet - "Over the past 2 years, our nation's public servants have faced a wave of violence & violent threats. By supporting the Big Lie that the 2020 election was stolen, Trump incited an assault on our Capitol and normalized the use of violence to achieve political goals." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2022 Tweet - "The #DISCLOSE Act is simple. It protects American democracy from foreign interference & requires super PACs & special interest groups to disclose anyone contributing $10,000 or more to their cause. Why wouldn't our Republican colleagues join us to end dark money once and for all?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2022 Klobuchar, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Comprehensive Legislation to Address the Rise in Threats Targeting Election Workers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 7, 2022 Tweet - "Elections are the cornerstone of our democracy, yet we've seen election workers face a barrage of threats from those upset over the 2020 election--and too many on the right refuse to address the violence they are experiencing because it means saying that the Big Lie is a lie." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2022 Durbin Questions Witnesses in Judiciary Committee Hearing on the Threat to Election Workers Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2022 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on the Threat to Election Workers Sen. Dick Durbin
July 26, 2022 Tweet - "The brutal, inhumane execution of 4 innocent activists, handed down by an illegitimate court & junta shows that these criminals will do anything to instill fear in the people of Burma. They will not succeed. The Senate must act to aid the people of Burma." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 25, 2022 Durbin: Instead Of Calming The January 6 Insurrection, Donald Trump Poured Gasoline On The Fire Sen. Dick Durbin
July 20, 2022 Brady PAC Endorses Sean Casten for Re-Election Rep. Sean Casten
July 13, 2022 Letter to Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform - Demanding Immediate Oversight Hearing on 2000 Mules Film Rep. Mary Miller, ...
June 28, 2022 Rep. Sean Casten Declares Victory in IL-06 Democratic Primary Rep. Sean Casten
June 7, 2022 Daily Herald Endorses Sean Casten in Re-Election Rep. Sean Casten
May 31, 2022 Mike Bost Fights for Election Integrity, Challenges Illinois Vote-by-mail Law in Court Rep. Mike Bost
May 12, 2022 Tweet - "Glad to see the Senate pass my resolution with @SenatorRisch recognizing Gambia's democratic elections. The Gambian people's pursuit of peaceful and fair elections after decades of troubling dictatorship should serve as a model for the world." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Hon. Deanne Criswell, Administrator of FEMA, and Hon. Jen Easterly, Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency - Klobuchar, Peters, Colleagues Urge Department of Homeland Security to Help State and Local Governments Improve Election Security Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Klobuchar, Durbin Urge Justice Department to Build On Its Work to Protect Election Officials As Threats Rise Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 31, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General - Klobuchar, Durbin Urge Justice Department to Build On Its Work to Protect Election Officials As Threats Rise Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 24, 2022 Casten Pledges to Not Participate in WTTW Voter Guide During Strike, Calls on Opponents To Do the Same Rep. Sean Casten
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of Bloody Sunday--and our second without my friend, John Lewis. 57 years later, we can still join him on that bridge, and walk with his legacy as we work toward equal access to the ballot box. Finishing his fight is our moral mission." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Kaine Joins Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Prioritize Funding to Improve Election Administration in the President's Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Klobuchar Leads Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Prioritize Funding to Improve Election Administration in the President's Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 15, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, Murphy, Blumenthal, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Prioritize Funding to Improve Election Administration in the President's Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 8, 2022 Durbin: The Supreme Court Is Dismantling Voting Rights, Congress Must Swiftly Enact The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice - Pressley, Clyburn, Jones Lead Congressional Black Caucus Members in Urging DOJ to Aggressively Increase Efforts to Protect Voting Rights Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 2, 2022 Bishop Introduces Bill to Prevent Vaccine Passports for In-Person Voting Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Feb. 1, 2022 Klobuchar, King, Durbin Share Discussion Draft to Modernize Electoral Count Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Durbin Statement On Senate Republicans' Filibuster Of Historic Voting Rights Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2022 Tweet: The integrity of our free elections, the right to have your vote counted, and our oath to uphold and defend the Constitution count for more. I'm sorry more of my colleagues don't agree with that basic premise. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: The Republican-led attacks on voting rights and the fair administration of our elections are shaking the pillars of our democracy. Without federal action to combat this threat, the credibility of our elections and the peaceful transfer of power are at stake. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: Senator McConnell has no appetite for substantive debate. If he really believes that there is no evidence of voter suppression in the actions of nearly 20 states across the nation, then he would feel comfortable defending that position on the Senate floor. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: In 2006, the Senate voted 98-0 to reauthorize and strengthen the Voting Rights Act. 16 current Senate Republicans voted yes. It wasn't a federal takeover of elections then, and it isn't now. But the Big Lie stands in the way, consuming what was once the Party of Lincoln. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: The vast majority of Republicans refuse to join Democrats in protecting voting rights for one simple reason: Donald Trump sets their agenda and dissenters pay a price. Endorse the Big Lie or endure his fury, that is their choice. And it is shaking the pillars of our democracy. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Durbin: To Restore The Power Of The Voting Rights Act Is To Restore The Promise Of America Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: Sadly, many Republican lawmakers would rather repeat the twice impeached former President's "Big Lie' than face his wrath. And tonight, Senate Republicans used the filibuster once again to kill legislation that would protect Americans' right to participate in our democracy. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 18, 2022 Durbin To Senate Republicans: Join Us In Defending American Democracy Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
March 28, 2024 Durbin Leads Group of Senate Democrats Pressing Justice Department and Bureau of Prisons on Voting Access for Incarcerated People Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2024 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Protecting Voting Rights Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2024 Durbin Condemns Political Violence As Poll Workers, Government Officials Face Increased Threats Ahead Of The 2024 Presidential Election Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2023 Durbin, Duckworth, Wyden, 28 Senate Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Recognize September As National Voting Rights Month Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 22, 2023 Durbin, Duckworth, Wyden, 28 Senate Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Recognize September As National Voting Rights Month Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2023 Durbin, Grassley Introduce Resolution Designating 2024 as The Year Of Democracy Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2023 Durbin, Warnock Statement On Federaql District Court Striking Down Alabama Republicans' Congressional Map Again Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2023 Durbin Statement On Trump Indictment By Georgia Grand Jury In Election Interference Case Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2023 Durbin Statement on Trump Indictment by Georgia Grand Jury in Election Interference Case Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2023 Durbin, Warnock Statement On Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Alabama Congressional Map Sen.Dick Durbin
May 1, 2023 Durbin, Klobuchar Reintroduce Comprehensive Legislation to Address Threats Targeting Election Workers Sen.Dick Durbin
May 1, 2023 Durbin, Klobuchar Reintroduce Comprehensive Legislation To Address Threats Targeting Election Workers Sen.Dick Durbin
April 23, 2023 Meet the Press - April 23, 2023 Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2023 Durbin, Senate Judiciary Democrats Urge Chief Justice Roberts To Investigate Justice Thomas' Undisclosed Gifts And Take Action To Prevent Further Misconduct Sen.Dick Durbin
April 6, 2023 Durbin Statement On Reports Of Justice Clarence Thomas' Acceptance Of Undisclosed Luxury Gifts From Republican Megadonor Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2022 Tweet - "Over the past 2 years, our nation's public servants have faced a wave of violence & violent threats. By supporting the Big Lie that the 2020 election was stolen, Trump incited an assault on our Capitol and normalized the use of violence to achieve political goals." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2022 Tweet - "The #DISCLOSE Act is simple. It protects American democracy from foreign interference & requires super PACs & special interest groups to disclose anyone contributing $10,000 or more to their cause. Why wouldn't our Republican colleagues join us to end dark money once and for all?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2022 Klobuchar, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Comprehensive Legislation to Address the Rise in Threats Targeting Election Workers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 7, 2022 Tweet - "Elections are the cornerstone of our democracy, yet we've seen election workers face a barrage of threats from those upset over the 2020 election--and too many on the right refuse to address the violence they are experiencing because it means saying that the Big Lie is a lie." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2022 Durbin Questions Witnesses in Judiciary Committee Hearing on the Threat to Election Workers Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2022 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on the Threat to Election Workers Sen.Dick Durbin
July 26, 2022 Tweet - "The brutal, inhumane execution of 4 innocent activists, handed down by an illegitimate court & junta shows that these criminals will do anything to instill fear in the people of Burma. They will not succeed. The Senate must act to aid the people of Burma." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 25, 2022 Durbin: Instead Of Calming The January 6 Insurrection, Donald Trump Poured Gasoline On The Fire Sen.Dick Durbin
July 20, 2022 Brady PAC Endorses Sean Casten for Re-Election Rep.Sean Casten
July 13, 2022 Letter to Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform - Demanding Immediate Oversight Hearing on 2000 Mules Film Rep.Mary Miller, ...
June 28, 2022 Rep. Sean Casten Declares Victory in IL-06 Democratic Primary Rep.Sean Casten
June 7, 2022 Daily Herald Endorses Sean Casten in Re-Election Rep.Sean Casten
May 31, 2022 Mike Bost Fights for Election Integrity, Challenges Illinois Vote-by-mail Law in Court Rep.Mike Bost
May 12, 2022 Tweet - "Glad to see the Senate pass my resolution with @SenatorRisch recognizing Gambia's democratic elections. The Gambian people's pursuit of peaceful and fair elections after decades of troubling dictatorship should serve as a model for the world." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Hon. Deanne Criswell, Administrator of FEMA, and Hon. Jen Easterly, Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency - Klobuchar, Peters, Colleagues Urge Department of Homeland Security to Help State and Local Governments Improve Election Security Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Klobuchar, Durbin Urge Justice Department to Build On Its Work to Protect Election Officials As Threats Rise Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 31, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General - Klobuchar, Durbin Urge Justice Department to Build On Its Work to Protect Election Officials As Threats Rise Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 24, 2022 Casten Pledges to Not Participate in WTTW Voter Guide During Strike, Calls on Opponents To Do the Same Rep.Sean Casten
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of Bloody Sunday--and our second without my friend, John Lewis. 57 years later, we can still join him on that bridge, and walk with his legacy as we work toward equal access to the ballot box. Finishing his fight is our moral mission." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Kaine Joins Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Prioritize Funding to Improve Election Administration in the President's Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Klobuchar Leads Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Prioritize Funding to Improve Election Administration in the President's Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 15, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, Murphy, Blumenthal, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Prioritize Funding to Improve Election Administration in the President's Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 8, 2022 Durbin: The Supreme Court Is Dismantling Voting Rights, Congress Must Swiftly Enact The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice - Pressley, Clyburn, Jones Lead Congressional Black Caucus Members in Urging DOJ to Aggressively Increase Efforts to Protect Voting Rights Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 2, 2022 Bishop Introduces Bill to Prevent Vaccine Passports for In-Person Voting Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Feb. 1, 2022 Klobuchar, King, Durbin Share Discussion Draft to Modernize Electoral Count Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Durbin Statement On Senate Republicans' Filibuster Of Historic Voting Rights Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2022 Tweet: The integrity of our free elections, the right to have your vote counted, and our oath to uphold and defend the Constitution count for more. I'm sorry more of my colleagues don't agree with that basic premise. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: The Republican-led attacks on voting rights and the fair administration of our elections are shaking the pillars of our democracy. Without federal action to combat this threat, the credibility of our elections and the peaceful transfer of power are at stake. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: Senator McConnell has no appetite for substantive debate. If he really believes that there is no evidence of voter suppression in the actions of nearly 20 states across the nation, then he would feel comfortable defending that position on the Senate floor. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: In 2006, the Senate voted 98-0 to reauthorize and strengthen the Voting Rights Act. 16 current Senate Republicans voted yes. It wasn't a federal takeover of elections then, and it isn't now. But the Big Lie stands in the way, consuming what was once the Party of Lincoln. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: The vast majority of Republicans refuse to join Democrats in protecting voting rights for one simple reason: Donald Trump sets their agenda and dissenters pay a price. Endorse the Big Lie or endure his fury, that is their choice. And it is shaking the pillars of our democracy. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Durbin: To Restore The Power Of The Voting Rights Act Is To Restore The Promise Of America Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: Sadly, many Republican lawmakers would rather repeat the twice impeached former President's "Big Lie' than face his wrath. And tonight, Senate Republicans used the filibuster once again to kill legislation that would protect Americans' right to participate in our democracy. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 18, 2022 Durbin To Senate Republicans: Join Us In Defending American Democracy Sen.Dick Durbin
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