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Ed Rendell on Civil Rights

Democratic PA Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ed Rendell on other issues.

Recognize civil unions. (Nov 2006)
Affirmative action in state contracts and colleges. (Nov 2006)

Senate:

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Bob Casey on Civil Rights

Democratic Challenger for PA Senate: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bob Casey on other issues.

No constitutional ban on gay marriage; civil unions ok. (Oct 2005)
Supports Defense of Marriage Amendment. (Apr 2005)
Allow gay couples to adopt & share employment benefits. (Nov 2004)
Opposes Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage. (Nov 2004)
Increased Penalties for Sexual Orientation Hate Crimes. (Nov 2004)
Committed to Affirmative Action and diverse workforce. (May 2002)

Arlen Specter on Civil Rights

Republican Sr Senator (PA): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Arlen Specter on other issues.

Oppose gay marriage but support civil union. (Oct 2004)
Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
Voted NO on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 67% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
Rated 32% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)

House:

Jason Altmire on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jason Altmire on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)

Robert Brady on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (PA-1): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Robert Brady on other issues.

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)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 87% 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 97% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Chris Carney on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 10): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chris Carney on other issues.

Opposes gay marriage; supports equal gay rights. (Nov 2006)
Consider many factors in state contracts, but not race. (Nov 2006)
Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)

Charles Dent on Civil Rights

Republican (District 15): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Charles Dent on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)

Mike Doyle on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (PA-14): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Mike Doyle on other issues.

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 YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 53% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 97% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Phil English on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (PA-3): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Phil English on other issues.

Voted YES 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)
Establish a national holiday honoring Native Americans. (Mar 2001)
Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
Rated 20% 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 39% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)

Chaka Fattah on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (PA-2): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Chaka Fattah on other issues.

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)
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)
Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 97% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)

Jim Gerlach on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (PA-6): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gerlach on other issues.

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 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)
Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 75% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 56% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)

Tim Holden on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (PA-17): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Tim Holden on other issues.

Voted YES 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)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 40% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 25% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
Rated 78% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)

Paul Kanjorski on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (PA-11): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Paul Kanjorski on other issues.

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 YES 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)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 53% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 63% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
Rated 83% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)

Patrick Murphy on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Patrick Murphy on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)

Tim Murphy on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (PA-18): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Tim Murphy 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)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 33% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)

John Murtha on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (PA-12): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for John Murtha on other issues.

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 protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES 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)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 50% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 63% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
Rated 81% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)

John Peterson on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (PA-5): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for John Peterson 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 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 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)
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)

Joseph Pitts on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (PA-16): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Pitts 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 22% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)

Todd Platts on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (PA-19): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Todd Platts on other issues.

Voted YES 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 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
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 25% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
Rated 47% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)

Allyson Schwartz on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (PA-13): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Allyson Schwartz on other issues.

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 YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
Rated 88% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 89% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Joe Sestak on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Sestak on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)

Bill Shuster on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (PA-9): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Bill Shuster 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)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 15% 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)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Robert Borski on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Robert Borski 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)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)

William Coyne on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 14): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for William Coyne 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)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)

Mike Fitzpatrick on Civil Rights

Republican (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Fitzpatrick 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)

George Gekas on Civil Rights

Republican (District 17): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for George Gekas 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)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)

Bill Goodling on Civil Rights

Republican (District 19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Goodling 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)

Melissa Hart on Civil Rights

Republican (District 4): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Melissa Hart 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)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)
Supports ERA and comparable work pay rules for women. (Jul 1999)

Ron Klink on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ron Klink 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)

Tom Martin on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 5): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tom Martin on other issues.

Marriage is up to the individuals, including gays. (Oct 2006)
Flag burning is protected (but stupid) speech. (Oct 2006)
Govt. should be color-blind; end affirmative action. (Oct 2006)
For Gay rights, because they are citizens. (Oct 2006)
Supports "Sexual orientation protected by civil rights laws". (Oct 2000)
Opposes requiring companies to hire more minorities. (Oct 2000)

Frank Mascara on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 20): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Frank Mascara on other issues.

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)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)

Don Sherwood on Civil Rights

Republican (District 10): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Don Sherwood 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)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 20% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)

Bud Shuster on Civil Rights

Rep. (resigned 3/3/2001) (District 9): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bud Shuster on other issues.

Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)

Curt Weldon on Civil Rights

Republican (District 7): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Curt Weldon 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 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)

Tom Ridge on Civil Rights

Former Republican: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Ridge on other issues.

Opposes Affirmative Action. (Jul 1998)
No special gay laws; no gay marriage. (Jul 1998)
Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)

Mark Schweiker on Civil Rights

Former Republican: Click here for Mark Schweiker on other issues.

No stance on record.

Bill Clinger on Civil Rights

Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for Bill Clinger on other issues.

No stance on record.

Jon Fox on Civil Rights

Republican Former (1994-) (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jon Fox on other issues.

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

Jim Greenwood on Civil Rights

Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Jim Greenwood on other issues.

Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES 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 YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
Rated 47% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)

Joe McDade on Civil Rights

Republican Former (1994-) (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe McDade on other issues.

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

Pat Toomey on Civil Rights

Republican (Until 2004) (District 15): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Pat Toomey on other issues.

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)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)

Robert Walker on Civil Rights

Republican Former (1994-) (District 16): Click here for Robert Walker on other issues.

No stance on record.

Joseph Hoeffel on Civil Rights

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 13): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel on other issues.

Oppose gay marriage but support civil union. (Oct 2004)
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)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 87% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)

Joseph Hoeffel on Civil Rights

2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel on other issues.

Oppose gay marriage but support civil union. (Oct 2004)
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)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 87% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)

Betsy Summers on Civil Rights

2004 former Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Betsy Summers on other issues.

Let partners in marriage define marriage. (Oct 2004)
Support gay marriage. (Oct 2004)
Civil unions ok, gay marriage ok. (Oct 2004)
Discontinue affirmative action programs. (Oct 2004)

Tom Martin on Civil Rights

Former Democratic Senate Candidate: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tom Martin on other issues.

Marriage is up to the individuals, including gays. (Oct 2006)
Flag burning is protected (but stupid) speech. (Oct 2006)
Govt. should be color-blind; end affirmative action. (Oct 2006)
For Gay rights, because they are citizens. (Oct 2006)
Supports "Sexual orientation protected by civil rights laws". (Oct 2000)
Opposes requiring companies to hire more minorities. (Oct 2000)

Chuck Pennacchio on Civil Rights

Former Democratic challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Chuck Pennacchio on other issues.

End apartheid against the gay community. (Nov 2005)
Same-sex unions are no threat, protect essential rights. (Nov 2005)
Supports passage of the equal rights amendment. (Nov 2005)
Alito on Supreme Court threatens equal rights. (Oct 2005)

John Featherman on Civil Rights

2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (PA): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Featherman on other issues.

Patriot Act is an overreaching law. (Jan 2006)
Pro gay marriage and pro gay rights. (Jan 2006)
Encourage more women to join the economy. (Jan 2006)

Alan Sandals on Civil Rights

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Alan Sandals on other issues.

No stance on record.

Carl Romanelli on Civil Rights

Green Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Carl Romanelli on other issues.

Favors the right to same-sex marriage. (Feb 2006)

Rick Santorum on Civil Rights

Republican Jr Senator (PA): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Rick Santorum 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 NO 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 NO 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 NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 25% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)

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