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Pete Buttigieg on Civil Rights

Democratic candidate for President; Mayor of South Bend, IN: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Pete Buttigieg on other issues.

Problem about me being gay means problem with my creator. (Apr 2019)
Calls for redistricting reform; questions Electoral College. (Feb 2019)
As mayor, renamed main street as Martin Luther King Blvd. (Feb 2019)
Declared "open city" for LGBT, when state became anti-LGBT. (Feb 2019)
Someday, politicians won't have to come out as gay. (Feb 2019)
For LGBT rights, but doesn't presume to speak for everyone. (Feb 2019)
Voters have judged his record, not his marriage. (Feb 2019)
Freedom is personal, not about government regulation. (Jan 2017)
Came out as gay, to inspire others to judge character. (Jun 2015)

Daniel Coats on Civil Rights

Republican Jr Senator (IN): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Daniel Coats on other issues.

Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Voted YES on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
Voted YES on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
Opposes affirmative action. (Aug 2010)

Eric Holcomb on Civil Rights

Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Eric Holcomb on other issues.

Supportive of the LGBT community: zero discrimination. (Nov 2015)

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IN 2018: IN Congressional representatives, past and present

Evan Bayh on Civil Rights

Democratic Jr Senator (IN): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Evan Bayh on other issues.

Continue affirmative action programs without quotas. (Jan 1998)
Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Increase subsidies for women-owned non-profit business. (Mar 2004)
Sponsored bill for special-needs evacuation plans. (Sep 2005)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 89% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)

Brian Bosma on Civil Rights

Republican Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brian Bosma on other issues.

No civil unions; no gay marriage. (Nov 2012)

Mike Braun on Civil Rights

Republican Candidate for Indiana U. S. Senator: Click here for Mike Braun on other issues.

No stance on record.

Joe Donnelly on Civil Rights

Senate Challenger; Democratic Represenative (IN-2): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Joe Donnelly on other issues.

Protect LGBT Hoosiers from discrimination. (Feb 2016)
Repeal don't-ask-don't-tell; support marriage equality. (Apr 2013)
Opposes same sex marriage. (Apr 2012)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Apr 2013)
Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Eric Holcomb on Civil Rights

Republican Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Eric Holcomb on other issues.

Supportive of the LGBT community: zero discrimination. (Nov 2015)

Mark Hurt on Civil Rights

Republican Senate challenger: Click here for Mark Hurt on other issues.

No stance on record.

Luke Messer on Civil Rights

Republican candidate for Indiana U.S. Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Luke Messer on other issues.

Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Opposes same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)

Todd Rokita on Civil Rights

Republican candidate for Indiana U.S. Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Todd Rokita on other issues.

Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
Ensure disabled access to public pools. (Feb 2013)
Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)

Andrew Straw on Civil Rights

Disability party candidate for Vermont House: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Andrew Straw on other issues.

Same-sex marriage is none of state's business. (Mar 2018)
Gay marriage bans are like anti-miscegenation laws. (Mar 2018)
Incentives to hire qualified women into management. (Feb 2018)

Marlin Stutzman on Civil Rights

Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Marlin Stutzman on other issues.

Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2010)
Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)

Todd Young on Civil Rights

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Todd Young on other issues.

Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Rated 30% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2014)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)

House:

Jim Baird on Civil Rights

Republican (District 4): Click here for Jim Baird on other issues.

No stance on record.

Jim Banks on Civil Rights

Republican (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jim Banks on other issues.

Let businesses express traditional religious values. (Nov 2016)
Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2016)

Larry Bucshon on Civil Rights

Republican (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Larry Bucshon on other issues.

Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)

Andre Carson on Civil Rights

Democrat: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Andre Carson on other issues.

Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
Protect LGBT families from illegal immigrant deportation. (Sep 2011)
Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Trey Hollingsworth on Civil Rights

Republican (District 9): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Trey Hollingsworth on other issues.

Opposes sexual preference as a protected minority status. (Nov 2016)

Luke Messer on Civil Rights

Republican (District 6): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Luke Messer on other issues.

Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Opposes same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)

Greg Pence on Civil Rights

Republican (District 6): Click here for Greg Pence on other issues.

No stance on record.

Todd Rokita on Civil Rights

Republican (District 4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Todd Rokita on other issues.

Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
Ensure disabled access to public pools. (Feb 2013)
Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)

Peter Visclosky on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (IN-1): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Peter Visclosky on other issues.

Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Rated 79% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 75% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 94% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Jackie Walorski on Civil Rights

Republican (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jackie Walorski on other issues.

Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Supports defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
Opposes same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (May 2016)

Todd Young on Civil Rights

Republican (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Todd Young on other issues.

Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Rated 30% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2014)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Mitch Daniels on Civil Rights

Republican IN Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mitch Daniels on other issues.

Traditional definition of marriage AND non-discrimination. (Sep 2011)
Raised women and minority contracting in public positions. (Sep 2011)
No same-sex marriage nor civil unions. (Nov 2008)
No affirmative action in public college admissions. (Nov 2008)

John Gregg on Civil Rights

Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for John Gregg on other issues.

Supports equal pay for equal work. (Jan 2016)
Civil rights statute should support sexual orientation. (Jan 2016)
Supports the legality of gay marriage in Indiana. (Dec 2015)
Protect LGBT rights; religious rights are already protected. (Sep 2015)
2012: No same-sex marriage; 2015: marriage & more for LGBT. (Aug 2015)
Hoosiers welcome others inclusively; RFRA is divisive. (Jun 2015)
Sexual orientation & gender identity are civil rights issues. (May 2015)

Mike Pence on Civil Rights

Republican Vice President: Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Mike Pence on other issues.

OpEd: RFRA seen as allowing discrimination against gays. (Feb 2019)
OpEd: supports conversion therapy & anti-LGBTQ extremism. (Aug 2018)
No place in our administration for LGBTQ discrimination. (Jan 2017)
RFRA Fix: ensure that religious freedom doesn't discriminate. (Sep 2016)
Pro-business environment better for wages than equal pay. (Jul 2016)
Opposes pay equity; close wage gap by growing economy. (Apr 2016)
Civil rights must be balanced with religious freedom. (Jan 2016)
Listen to the merits of debate on LGBT rights. (Oct 2015)
Religious Freedom Act is not about LGBT discrimination. (Sep 2015)
Future of conservatism demands traditional marriage. (Feb 2008)
Voted against expansion of hate-crime protection. (May 2007)
Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 22% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)

Daniel Coats on Civil Rights

Republican Jr Senator (IN): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Daniel Coats on other issues.

Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Voted YES on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
Voted YES on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
Opposes affirmative action. (Aug 2010)

Baron Hill on Civil Rights

Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Baron Hill on other issues.

2006: Marriage is sacred; 2015: guarantee marriage equality. (Jun 2015)
For ENDA & against DADT & in Congress; evolved on marriage. (Jun 2015)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 64% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)

Susan Brooks on Civil Rights

Republican (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Susan Brooks on other issues.

Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2014)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)

Marlin Stutzman on Civil Rights

Republican (retiring 2016) (District 3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Marlin Stutzman on other issues.

Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2010)
Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)

Joseph Kernan on Civil Rights

Former Democratic Governor (2003-2004): Click here for Joseph Kernan on other issues.

No stance on record.

Frank O'Bannon on Civil Rights

Former Democratic Governor (1997-2003): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Frank O'Bannon on other issues.

Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)

Julia Carson on Civil Rights

Former Dem. (Deceased 2008) (District 10): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Julia Carson on other issues.

Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 87% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)

Lee Hamilton on Civil Rights

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 9): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lee Hamilton on other issues.

Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)

Baron Hill on Civil Rights

Democrat (until 2010) (District 9): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Baron Hill on other issues.

2006: Marriage is sacred; 2015: guarantee marriage equality. (Jun 2015)
For ENDA & against DADT & in Congress; evolved on marriage. (Jun 2015)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 64% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)

John Hostettler on Civil Rights

2010 Senate Challenger (lost GOP primary); formerly US Rep.: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for John Hostettler on other issues.

Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
Rated 36% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)

John Myers on Civil Rights

Republican Former (1994-) (District 7): Click here for John Myers on other issues.

No stance on record.

Mike Pence on Civil Rights

Republican (Gov. run 2012) (District 6): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Mike Pence on other issues.

OpEd: RFRA seen as allowing discrimination against gays. (Feb 2019)
OpEd: supports conversion therapy & anti-LGBTQ extremism. (Aug 2018)
No place in our administration for LGBTQ discrimination. (Jan 2017)
RFRA Fix: ensure that religious freedom doesn't discriminate. (Sep 2016)
Pro-business environment better for wages than equal pay. (Jul 2016)
Opposes pay equity; close wage gap by growing economy. (Apr 2016)
Civil rights must be balanced with religious freedom. (Jan 2016)
Listen to the merits of debate on LGBT rights. (Oct 2015)
Religious Freedom Act is not about LGBT discrimination. (Sep 2015)
Future of conservatism demands traditional marriage. (Feb 2008)
Voted against expansion of hate-crime protection. (May 2007)
Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 22% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)

Marvin Scott on Civil Rights

2004 former Republican challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Marvin Scott on other issues.

Supports traditional marriage. (Aug 2004)
Discontinue affirmative action programs. (Jul 2004)

Richard Behney on Civil Rights

2010 Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Richard Behney on other issues.

Don't require companies to hire more women & minorities. (Apr 2010)
No same-sex domestic partnership benefits. (Apr 2010)

Dan Burton on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (IN-5): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Dan Burton on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 17% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)

Steve Buyer on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (IN-4): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Steve Buyer on other issues.

Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 8% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 28% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)

Chris Chocola on Civil Rights

Republican (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Chris Chocola on other issues.

Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)

Joe Donnelly on Civil Rights

Senate Challenger; Democratic Represenative (IN-2): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Joe Donnelly on other issues.

Protect LGBT Hoosiers from discrimination. (Feb 2016)
Repeal don't-ask-don't-tell; support marriage equality. (Apr 2013)
Opposes same sex marriage. (Apr 2012)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Apr 2013)
Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Brad Ellsworth on Civil Rights

Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brad Ellsworth on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)

Brad Ellsworth on Civil Rights

Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brad Ellsworth on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)

John Hostettler on Civil Rights

Republican (District 8): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for John Hostettler on other issues.

Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
Rated 36% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)

Andrew Jacobs on Civil Rights

Democrat (retired 1996) (District 11): Click here for Andrew Jacobs on other issues.

No stance on record.

Brian Kerns on Civil Rights

Republican (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brian Kerns on other issues.

Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)

David McIntosh on Civil Rights

Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David McIntosh on other issues.

Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)

Steve Osborn on Civil Rights

Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Steve Osborn on other issues.

Definition of marriage is a states� rights issue. (Jul 2006)
Disappearing civil liberties need active checks-&-balances. (Jun 2006)

Ed Pease on Civil Rights

Republican (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ed Pease on other issues.

Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)

Tim Roemer on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tim Roemer on other issues.

Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)

Mike Sodrel on Civil Rights

Republican (District 9): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Sodrel on other issues.

Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)

Mark Souder on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (IN-3): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Mark Souder on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 25% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)

Richard Lugar on Civil Rights

Republican Sr Senator (IN): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Richard Lugar on other issues.

Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
Voted NO on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
Voted YES on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
Voted YES on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 0% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 25% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)

Richard Mourdock on Civil Rights

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Legally define marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jun 2012)
No racial or gender quotas imposed on private employers. (Sep 2011)
No same-sex marriage nor civil unions. (Sep 2011)
Supports a DOMA amendment. (Oct 2012)

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