The Public Record
Yvette Diane Clarke is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New York's 9th congressional district since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights throughout her tenure. Clarke has been an advocate for affordable housing and has worked on initiatives to improve the quality of life for her constituents in Brooklyn. She is known for her commitment to social justice and community development.
What has happened today would be comical if it weren't so damaging to our nation's middle-class. Mr. Speaker, the American People need to know the facts: The fact is, Mr. Speaker is that this body passed a tax cut bill that they knew would…
Here we go again. For the third time this calendar year, we are facing the real likelihood of a government shutdown. And why? Because, Mr. Speaker, of all things, Republican opposition to a tax cut proposal. The Republican majority, which…
The American people made it abundantly clear what they expected from the 112th Congress. They expect us to stop fighting each other and to do the right thing for the country. However, instead of doing that, the Republican majority has done…
I was unavoidably detained in my district and missed the votes on October 3, 2011. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 742, H.R. 686; rollcall No. 743, H.R. 765; and rollcall No. 744, H.R. 670…
Today I rise in opposition to H.R. 2587. This bill, which was rammed through committee without so much as a legislative hearing, does not create or protect jobs, in spite of its misleading title. What this bill does is give American…
I was unavoidably detained in my district and missed the vote on September 7, 2011. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 692, H. Con. Res. 67. ____________________
Our colleagues on the other side of the aisle have been in the majority for a full 29 weeks, and they still have not addressed the number one priority of the American people: jobs. The Republican majority has, instead, used the time and…
I thank my good friend from Ohio for the time. Madam Speaker, the Republican majority would like the American people to believe that a near financial collapse never happened, never occurred. To hear the majority's narrative over the course…
I thank my colleague for the time. Mr. Speaker, the Republican majority has spent over 6 months of the American people's time making it abundantly clear what their priorities are not. The Republican majority does not have time to address…
I was unavoidably detained in my district and missed several votes on May 23, 2011. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 330, H.R. 1627, ``yea'' on rollcall No. 331, H.R. 1383, and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 332…
I am writing to urge my support to bring our troops our home. The recent debate on removing the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan has been the topic of many discussions and now is the time to take action. This devastating war has…
As a New Yorker and a member of the Homeland Security Committee, I rise in strong opposition to this misguided, ill-advised legislation which would limit the New York Police Department's ability to protect American citizens in the Nation's…
Politicians like Yvette Clarke
