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Cory Booker on Civil Rights

Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn): Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for Cory Booker on other issues.

Blacks were fractions of human, in original Constitution. (Oct 2019)
We must enforce equal rights in schools. (Oct 2019)
Always fights for LGBTQ and will pass Equality Act. (Oct 2019)
Question isn't "who's a racist?", but "what to do about it?". (Sep 2019)
Not enough to say "not a hatemonger myself". (Aug 2019)
Don't give a damn about the politics: racism is racism. (Jul 2019)
Next president must talk openly and honestly about race. (Jun 2019)
Threats to LGBTQ people can no longer be ignored. (Jun 2019)
Wants new Voting Right Act; end gerrymandering. (May 2019)
Supports commission investigating reparations for slavery. (Apr 2019)
Yes to reparations, but as part of larger conversation. (Mar 2019)
Will fight for LGBTQ rights; everyone should feel safe. (Mar 2019)
Recognize Native Americans but no Indigenous Peoples' Day. (Feb 2019)
Parents experienced racist "redlining" at family home in NJ. (Jan 2019)
Creative civil rights activism revealed rampant injustice. (Feb 2016)
Blacks more likely to be suspended in school & jailed later. (Feb 2016)
Officiated same-sex marriage at first moment legally allowed. (Oct 2013)
Supports gay marriage: We are all equal under the law. (Oct 2013)
African-Americans & gays should both be equal under the law. (Oct 2013)
MLK's dream still demands work to do, after 50 years. (Aug 2013)
Equal marriage rights for same-sex couples are coming. (Jun 2010)
Until college, tolerated gays but was disgusted personally. (Apr 1992)
Growing up gay today is like growing up Black decades ago. (Apr 1992)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Mar 2014)
Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites. (Apr 2018)

Barbara Buono on Civil Rights

Democratic Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Barbara Buono on other issues.

Daughter is gay; supports same-sex marriage. (Oct 2013)
Push legislature to legalize gay marriage. (Jun 2013)
Replace civil unions with same-sex marriage. (Feb 2012)

Chris Christie on Civil Rights

N.J. Governor; Republican Presidential candidate: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Chris Christie on other issues.

Black Lives Matter encourages cop killing. (Oct 2015)
Churches can use sexual orientation; businesses can't. (Aug 2015)
Disagree with Supreme Court, but gay marriage is law of land. (Jun 2015)
Gay marriage is settled in NJ, but keep debating nationally. (Jul 2014)
If my kids were gay, I'd give them a hug; but no marriage. (Oct 2013)
Supreme Court accepting gay marriage was "a bad decision". (Jun 2013)
No legislating gay marriage; but referendum ok. (Mar 2013)
Homosexuality is not a sin; people are born that way. (Jun 2012)
Marriage is an institution between one man & one woman. (Jun 2012)
No same-sex marriage; civil unions are adequate. (Feb 2012)
Vetoed closure of Developmental Disabilities Centers. (Aug 2011)
Pursue civil unions in NJ, but not same-sex marriage. (Jun 2011)
Homosexuals are born that way; they're not sinners. (Jun 2011)
Marriage exclusively between one man and one woman. (Jul 2009)

Jack Ciattarelli on Civil Rights

Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jack Ciattarelli on other issues.

Prohibits discrimination & harassment among campaign. (Feb 2020)
No same-sex marriage; civil unions are adequate. (Feb 2012)

Kim Guadagno on Civil Rights

Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kim Guadagno on other issues.

Won't criticize Republican with Confederate flag. (Aug 2017)
Comfortable with LGBT but won't criticize ban. (Aug 2017)

Seth Kaper-Dale on Civil Rights

Green Party candidate for New Jersey Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Seth Kaper-Dale on other issues.

Panel to recommend reparations for African-Americans. (Aug 2017)

Phil Murphy on Civil Rights

Democratic 2021 Gubernatorial contender: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Phil Murphy on other issues.

Equal pay for equal work by gender. (Jun 2017)
Expand anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ individuals. (Jun 2017)
Strong advocate for equal treatment of LGBTQ community. (Sep 2016)

Joe Rullo on Civil Rights

Republican: Click here for Joe Rullo on other issues.

No stance on record.

Hirsh Singh on Civil Rights

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

People free to be themselves; don't force it upon us. (Jun 2020)

Doug Steinhardt on Civil Rights

Republican candidate for Governor 2022 (withdrew): Click here for Doug Steinhardt on other issues.

No stance on record.

John Wisniewski on Civil Rights

Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Wisniewski on other issues.

No same-sex marriage; civil unions are adequate. (Feb 2012)
No affirmative action in state hiring. (Nov 2007)

Senate:

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Jeff Bell on Civil Rights

Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Bell on other issues.

Government shouldn't redefine marriage. (Sep 2014)
I do not support affirmative action. (Jul 2014)
Government should uphold one-man-one-woman marriage. (Jul 2014)
Support traditional marriage: don't let courts define it. (May 2014)

Cory Booker on Civil Rights

Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn): Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for Cory Booker on other issues.

Blacks were fractions of human, in original Constitution. (Oct 2019)
We must enforce equal rights in schools. (Oct 2019)
Always fights for LGBTQ and will pass Equality Act. (Oct 2019)
Question isn't "who's a racist?", but "what to do about it?". (Sep 2019)
Not enough to say "not a hatemonger myself". (Aug 2019)
Don't give a damn about the politics: racism is racism. (Jul 2019)
Next president must talk openly and honestly about race. (Jun 2019)
Threats to LGBTQ people can no longer be ignored. (Jun 2019)
Wants new Voting Right Act; end gerrymandering. (May 2019)
Supports commission investigating reparations for slavery. (Apr 2019)
Yes to reparations, but as part of larger conversation. (Mar 2019)
Will fight for LGBTQ rights; everyone should feel safe. (Mar 2019)
Recognize Native Americans but no Indigenous Peoples' Day. (Feb 2019)
Parents experienced racist "redlining" at family home in NJ. (Jan 2019)
Creative civil rights activism revealed rampant injustice. (Feb 2016)
Blacks more likely to be suspended in school & jailed later. (Feb 2016)
Officiated same-sex marriage at first moment legally allowed. (Oct 2013)
Supports gay marriage: We are all equal under the law. (Oct 2013)
African-Americans & gays should both be equal under the law. (Oct 2013)
MLK's dream still demands work to do, after 50 years. (Aug 2013)
Equal marriage rights for same-sex couples are coming. (Jun 2010)
Until college, tolerated gays but was disgusted personally. (Apr 1992)
Growing up gay today is like growing up Black decades ago. (Apr 1992)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Mar 2014)
Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites. (Apr 2018)

Jeff Chiesa on Civil Rights

Republican Appointee: Click here for Jeff Chiesa on other issues.

No stance on record.

Rush Holt on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (NJ-12): Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for Rush Holt on other issues.

Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Voted NO 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)
Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 87% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
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)
Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
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)
Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)
Recognize the 40th anniversary of Stonewall. (May 2009)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Bob Hugin on Civil Rights

Republican candidate for New Jersey U. S. Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bob Hugin on other issues.

Supports gay marriage. (Oct 2018)
Regrets ban on women at 1970s Princeton eating clubs. (Jul 2018)
My kids taught me to be more tolerant of gays than in 1970s. (Jul 2018)

Steve Lonegan on Civil Rights

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steve Lonegan on other issues.

Same-sex marriage should be decided by voting, not judges. (Oct 2013)

Rik Mehta on Civil Rights

Republican Senate Nominee: Click here for Rik Mehta on other issues.

No stance on record.

Stuart Meissner on Civil Rights

Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Stuart Meissner on other issues.

Supports expansion of Title VI addressing anti-Semitism. (Dec 2019)

Robert Menendez on Civil Rights

Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NJ-13): Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for Robert Menendez on other issues.

Supports gay marriage. (Oct 2018)
Evolved from supporting DOMA to supporting same-sex marriage. (Oct 2012)
Support affirmative action in all government contracts. (Sep 2006)
Supports Amendment banning flag-burning, a uniting symbol. (Sep 2006)
Supports 1-man-1-woman marriage, but don�t take away rights. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
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 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)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 67% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 88% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
Sponsored Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Frank Pallone on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (NJ-6): Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for Frank Pallone 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 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)
Establish a national holiday honoring Native Americans. (Mar 2001)
Rated 73% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-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)
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)
Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (Jun 2013)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Rich Pezzullo on Civil Rights

Republican candidate for U. S. Senator (withdrew): Click here for Rich Pezzullo on other issues.

No stance on record.

Murray Sabrin on Civil Rights

Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Murray Sabrin on other issues.

Government shouldn't redefine marriage. (Jul 2014)
Gay-bashing is insensitive, but free speech; not hate crime. (Mar 2012)

Hirsh Singh on Civil Rights

Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Hirsh Singh on other issues.

People free to be themselves; don't force it upon us. (Jun 2020)

House:

Bonnie Watson Coleman on Civil Rights

Democratic House Member (District 12): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Bonnie Watson Coleman on other issues.

Pay disparity has a significant impact on low-income women. (Oct 2014)
Speak for LGBT rights regardless of the external pressures. (Oct 2014)
Supports same-sex marriage, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jun 2015)

Rodney Frelinghuysen on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (NJ-11): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Rodney Frelinghuysen 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 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 NO 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)
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 20% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 38% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
Rated 36% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Scott Garrett on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (NJ-5): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Scott Garrett on other issues.

Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
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 19% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
Opposes sexual preference as a protected minority status. (Nov 2016)
Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)

Josh Gottheimer on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Josh Gottheimer on other issues.

Treat everyone equally whatever their sexual orientation. (Nov 2016)
Supports sexual preference as a protected minority status. (Nov 2016)
Supports same-sex marriage. (Nov 2016)

Andy Kim on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 3): Click here for Andy Kim on other issues.

No stance on record.

Leonard Lance on Civil Rights

Republican (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Leonard Lance on other issues.

Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)

Frank LoBiondo on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (NJ-2): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Frank LoBiondo 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 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)
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)
Rated 25% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
Rated 42% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)

Tom MacArthur on Civil Rights

Republican House Member (District 3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom MacArthur on other issues.

Marriage between man and woman, but leave it to states. (Nov 2014)
Opposes same-sex marriage, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
Opposes same-sex marriage, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)

Tom Malinowski on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Malinowski on other issues.

Full civil rights protections to LGBTQ Americans. (May 2019)
CC:Protect sexual preference as a civil right. (Jul 2018)

Robert Menendez on Civil Rights

Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NJ-13): Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for Robert Menendez on other issues.

Supports gay marriage. (Oct 2018)
Evolved from supporting DOMA to supporting same-sex marriage. (Oct 2012)
Support affirmative action in all government contracts. (Sep 2006)
Supports Amendment banning flag-burning, a uniting symbol. (Sep 2006)
Supports 1-man-1-woman marriage, but don�t take away rights. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
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 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)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 67% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 88% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
Sponsored Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Donald Norcross on Civil Rights

Democratic House Member (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Donald Norcross on other issues.

Supports same-sex marriage, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
Supports same-sex marriage, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)

Frank Pallone on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (NJ-6): Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for Frank Pallone 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 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)
Establish a national holiday honoring Native Americans. (Mar 2001)
Rated 73% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-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)
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)
Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (Jun 2013)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Bill Pascrell on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (NJ-8): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Bill Pascrell 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 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 60% 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 94% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
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)
Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Feb 2015)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Donald Payne Jr. on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 10): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Donald Payne Jr. on other issues.

Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)

Mikie Sherrill on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 11): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mikie Sherrill on other issues.

Make it easier, not harder, to cast a ballot. (Apr 2020)
CC:Protect sexual preference as a civil right. (Jul 2018)

Albio Sires on Civil Rights

Democrat: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Albio Sires 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)
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)
Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Feb 2013)
Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Christopher Smith on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (NJ-4): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Christopher Smith on other issues.

Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
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 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 47% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
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. (Jun 2015)
Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)

Jeff Van Drew on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 2): Click here for Jeff Van Drew on other issues.

No stance on record.

Former candidates & officeholders:

Richard Codey on Civil Rights

Democratic NJ Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Richard Codey on other issues.

Replace civil unions with same-sex marriage. (Feb 2012)

Jon Corzine on Civil Rights

Democratic Jr Senator (NJ): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jon Corzine on other issues.

Settled for civil unions instead of marriage equality. (Jun 2012)
Running mate was sponsor of gay marriage bill. (Jun 2012)
Consider race & sex in government hiring decisions. (Nov 2000)
Supports �Sexual orientation protected by civil rights laws�. (Sep 2000)
Favors requiring companies to hire more women & minorities. (Sep 2000)
End Racial Profiling. (Sep 2000)
Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
Voted NO on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Sponsored bill for special-needs evacuation plans. (Sep 2005)

Chris Daggett on Civil Rights

Independent Challenger (2009): Click here for Chris Daggett on other issues.

No stance on record.

Steve Fulop on Civil Rights

Democratic 2017 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steve Fulop on other issues.

Hung rainbow flag on City Hall when gay marriage legalized. (Nov 2015)

Ray Lesniak on Civil Rights

Democratic 2017 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ray Lesniak on other issues.

Replace civil unions with same-sex marriage. (Feb 2012)
Evolved from supporter of LGBT rights to an advocate. ()

Christie Todd Whitman-Gov on Civil Rights

Former Democratic Governor (1994-2000): Click here for Christie Todd Whitman-Gov on other issues.

No stance on record.

Rob Andrews on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (NJ-1): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Rob Andrews 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 YES 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 73% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 88% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 97% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
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)
as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
Remove deadline for ratification of the ERA. (May 2013)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)

Rush Holt on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (NJ-12): Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for Rush Holt on other issues.

Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Voted NO 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)
Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 87% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
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)
Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
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)
Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)
Recognize the 40th anniversary of Stonewall. (May 2009)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Jon Runyan on Civil Rights

Republican (retiring 2014) (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jon Runyan on other issues.

Civil unions but no same-sex marriage. (Nov 2010)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2010)

Donny DiFrancesco on Civil Rights

Former Republican Governor (2001): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Donny DiFrancesco on other issues.

Intolerance for racial profiling. (Feb 2001)
Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)

Thomas Kean on Civil Rights

Former Republican Governor (1982-1989): Click here for Thomas Kean on other issues.

No stance on record.

Jim McGreevey on Civil Rights

Former Democratic Governor (2002-2004): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim McGreevey on other issues.

2004 resignation: "I am a gay American". (Jun 2012)
Resigned over gay affair, but opposes gay marriage. (Aug 2004)
End racial profiling. (Jun 2001)
Consider race and sex in making state contract decisions. (Jul 1997)

Bret Schundler on Civil Rights

Republican 2000 Candidate: Click here for Bret Schundler on other issues.

No stance on record.

Bill Bradley on Civil Rights

2000 Democratic Primary Challenger for President: Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for Bill Bradley on other issues.

Racial unity is the moral issue of our time. (Mar 2010)
Quest for racial unity is a defining moral issue. (Aug 2000)
Whites should recognize �white skin privilege�. (Aug 2000)
The Christian right should not dominate politics. (Mar 2000)
Stop discrimination against same-sex domestic partnerships. (Mar 2000)
Civil rights are key to Supreme Court appointments. (Mar 2000)
The US should acknowledge African-American suffering. (Feb 2000)
Pull down Confederate flag immediately. (Jan 2000)
Affirmative action battles subtle racism. (Jan 2000)
End racial profiling by Executive Order. (Jan 2000)
Latinos should be on Supreme Court, but no commitment. (Jan 2000)
Rescind disenfranchisement if released felons keep straight. (Jan 2000)
I�ve seen racism, and it must end. (Jan 2000)
Gays should have same rights as others, except marriage. (Dec 1999)
Civil Rights Act & hate crime laws cover gays. (Oct 1999)
Opposed to same-sex marriages, but won�t ban them. (Sep 1999)
Posting Ten Commandments in schools seems unconstitutional. (Jun 1999)
Race relations solution: Talk & be vulnerable. (May 1999)
Racial unity is a defining moral issue. (Apr 1999)
In Senate, worked to safeguard rights of Native Americans. (Jan 1997)
Amendment: political spending is not free speech. (Jan 1996)
Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
Voted NO on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)

Douglas Forrester on Civil Rights

2002 Republican Challenger for Senate (NJ): Click here for Douglas Forrester on other issues.

No stance on record.

Bob Torricelli on Civil Rights

Former Democratic Senator: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Bob Torricelli on other issues.

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)
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)

John Adler on Civil Rights

Democrat (until 2010) (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Adler on other issues.

ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)

Rob Andrews on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (NJ-1): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Rob Andrews 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 YES 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 73% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 88% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 97% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
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)
as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
Remove deadline for ratification of the ERA. (May 2013)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)

Richard Codey on Civil Rights

Democratic NJ Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Richard Codey on other issues.

Replace civil unions with same-sex marriage. (Feb 2012)

Jon Corzine on Civil Rights

Democratic Jr Senator (NJ): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jon Corzine on other issues.

Settled for civil unions instead of marriage equality. (Jun 2012)
Running mate was sponsor of gay marriage bill. (Jun 2012)
Consider race & sex in government hiring decisions. (Nov 2000)
Supports �Sexual orientation protected by civil rights laws�. (Sep 2000)
Favors requiring companies to hire more women & minorities. (Sep 2000)
End Racial Profiling. (Sep 2000)
Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
Voted NO on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Sponsored bill for special-needs evacuation plans. (Sep 2005)

Anne Evans Estabrook on Civil Rights

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Anne Evans Estabrook on other issues.

No stance on record.

Mike Ferguson on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (NJ-7): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Mike Ferguson 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 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 42% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)

Robert Franks on Civil Rights

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

Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)

Thomas Kean Jr. on Civil Rights

Republican challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Kean Jr. on other issues.

Replace civil unions with same-sex marriage. (Feb 2012)
Support merit-based initiatives, not affirmative action. (Sep 2006)
Supports Amendment banning flag-burning, a sacred symbol. (Sep 2006)
Supports 1-man-1-woman marriage, but no Amendment. (Sep 2006)

Frank Lautenberg on Civil Rights

Democratic Sr Senator (NJ): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Frank Lautenberg on other issues.

Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Voted NO on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
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 NO on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
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)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Ian Linker on Civil Rights

Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for Ian Linker on other issues.

No stance on record.

Bill Pascrell on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (NJ-8): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Bill Pascrell 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 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 60% 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 94% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
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)
Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Feb 2015)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Donald Payne on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (NJ-10): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Donald Payne 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 93% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 92% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
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)
Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Feb 2013)
Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Donald Payne on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (NJ-10): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Donald Payne 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 93% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 92% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
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)
Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Feb 2013)
Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Joe Pennacchio on Civil Rights

Republican challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe Pennacchio on other issues.

DOMA instead of same-sex marriage. (Nov 2007)
No general affirmative action in state decisions. (Nov 2007)

Marge Roukema on Civil Rights

Republican (District 5): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Marge Roukema 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)
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)
Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)

Jim Saxton on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (NJ-3): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Jim Saxton 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)
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)
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 39% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)

Gwen Diakos on Civil Rights

Independent Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gwen Diakos on other issues.

Gay community should have the right to marry. (Jan 2012)

Thomas Kean Jr. on Civil Rights

Republican challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Kean Jr. on other issues.

Replace civil unions with same-sex marriage. (Feb 2012)
Support merit-based initiatives, not affirmative action. (Sep 2006)
Supports Amendment banning flag-burning, a sacred symbol. (Sep 2006)
Supports 1-man-1-woman marriage, but no Amendment. (Sep 2006)

Joe Kyrillos on Civil Rights

Republican Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joe Kyrillos on other issues.

Evolved from opposing civil unions to support over marriage. (Oct 2012)
No same-sex marriage; no orientation discrimination laws. (Nov 2011)
Affirmative action ok, but not with quotas. (Nov 2011)
Supports defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)

Rik Mehta on Civil Rights

Republican (District 7): Click here for Rik Mehta on other issues.

No stance on record.

Steven Rothman on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (NJ-9): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Steven Rothman 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 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 73% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-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)
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)
Protect LGBT families from illegal immigrant deportation. (Sep 2011)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)

Dick Zimmer on Civil Rights

Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dick Zimmer on other issues.

Supports Patriot Act as appropriate response. (May 2008)

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