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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jul 10, 2026

Americans deserve elections that are safe, secure, and run free from political interference — not overseen by partisan loyalists and election deniers beholden to Trump.

padilla.senate.gov
Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jul 10, 2026

“Although Trump and MAGA Republicans lost today, this will not be the end of their campaign to undercut Americans’ ability to freely and fairly participate in our electoral system.

markey.senate.gov
Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jul 10, 2026

Unlike manual inspection, NII enables CBP to detect fentanyl and other contraband hidden inside cars, trucks, trailers, and cargo containers, while also allowing lawful travel and trade to continue with minimal disruption.

hassan.senate.gov
Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jul 10, 2026

This bill expands a partisan slush fund for ICE, allows the President to continue his extravagant golden ballroom project, and paves the way for the President to roll out his $1.8 billion taxpayer-funded giveaway to January 6…

hassan.senate.gov
Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jul 10, 2026

Taxpayers should not be footing the bill for luxury personal travel for Trump Administration officials. These allegations of misuse of taxpayer dollars require oversight.

hassan.senate.gov
Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jul 10, 2026

People are fed up with a Trump Administration defined by self-dealing and corruption that serves its members at the expense of hardworking Americans.

hassan.senate.gov
Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Jul 9, 2026

Farmers and ranchers deserve access to federal conservation programs that work for them, especially as the climate crisis worsens. This legislation will help ensure that small farms have the support they need to strengthen their operations…

heinrich.senate.gov
Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 9, 2026

While the administration claims this is an effort to 'defend women’s rights,' the reality is that it will target the entire LGBTQ+ community.

vanhollen.senate.gov
Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 9, 2026

This proposed rule actually directs HUD to ignore longstanding legal precedent prohibiting discrimination on the basis of both sexual orientation and gender identity.

vanhollen.senate.gov
Mark Kelly
@markkelly· Democratic · AZ· Jul 9, 2026

It’s time for Graham Platner to drop out and allow for someone else to be nominated and give Democrats the best chance to win this seat in November.

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Jon Husted
@jonhusted· OH· Jul 9, 2026

Look, the Department of Homeland Security has identified that this was an illegal move to avoid the tariffs that these Chinese state-backed companies owe.

foxnews.com
Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jul 9, 2026

No matter who sits in the Oval Office, Congress must have a steady vision for supporting Taiwan’s democracy and self-defense for the long haul.

duckworth.senate.gov
Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jul 9, 2026

My message is clear: I will always work hand-in-hand with Taiwan and our other partners throughout the region to tackle our shared challenges, strengthen security and build a more prosperous future.

duckworth.senate.gov
Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 9, 2026

In the midst of a housing crisis, when homelessness is at a record high, HUD should not be implementing a rule change that would make it more difficult for vulnerable populations to seek assistance.

vanhollen.senate.gov