Michael Lange on Civil Rights

Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Michael Lange on other issues. No same-sex marriage. (Nov 2008) No race and gender in federal contracting decisions. (Nov 2008)

Jon Tester on Civil Rights

Democratic Jr Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jon Tester on other issues. Opposes gay marriage; but not worth amending Constitution. (Sep 2006)

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House:

Dennis Rehberg on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (MT-At-Large): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Rehberg 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 21% 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 31% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Rick Hill on Civil Rights

Republican (District AL): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Hill 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)

Judy Martz on Civil Rights

Former Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Judy Martz on other issues. Return human remains to Indian nations. (Jan 2001) Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)

Marc Racicot on Civil Rights

Former Republican: Click here for Marc Racicot on other issues. No stance on record.

Mike Taylor on Civil Rights

2002 Republican Senate Challenger (MT): Click here for Mike Taylor on other issues. No stance on record.

Conrad Burns on Civil Rights

Former Republican Senator (MT, 1989-2007): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Conrad Burns 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 40% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)

Bob Keenan on Civil Rights

Former Republican Challenger, state senator: Click here for Bob Keenan on other issues. No stance on record.

John Morrison on Civil Rights

Former Democratic challenger; state Auditor: Click here for John Morrison on other issues. No stance on record.

Stan Jones on Civil Rights

Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Stan Jones on other issues. Patriot Act cost us our Fourth Amendment rights. (Oct 2006) Constitutional definition of one-man-one-woman marriage. (Aug 2006) Discontinue affirmative action programs. (Aug 2006) Blanket pardon on license laws until Soc.Sec.number removed. (Jan 2006) Equal status for homosexuals, not special status. (Jan 2006) Consensual behavior is none of the governments' business. (Jan 2006)