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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Tom Corbett on Civil Rights
Republican Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom Corbett on other issues.
  • OpEd: Corbett knew federal LGBT laws; OK to change mind. (Dec 2013)
  • Supports anti-LGBT-discrimination bill, but not gay marriage. (Dec 2013)
  • Apologies for comparing gay marriage to incest. (Dec 2013)
  • Define marriage as between a man and a woman. (Nov 2010)
Mark Critz on Civil Rights
Democratic Lt.Gov. Challenger: Click here for Mark Critz on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Fetterman on Civil Rights
Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania Lt. Gov.: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Fetterman on other issues.
  • Women only makes 78 cents for every dollar a man makes. (Apr 2016)
  • Officiated at one of the first same-sex marriages in PA. (Sep 2015)
Ken Krawchuk on Civil Rights
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ken Krawchuk on other issues.
  • Supports same-sex marriage. (May 2018)
Michael Nutter on Civil Rights
Mayor of Philadelphia: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Nutter on other issues.
  • Supports equal benefits for gays and lesbians. (Dec 2011)
Allyson Schwartz on Civil Rights
Democratic Representative (PA-13): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Allyson Schwartz 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Scott Wagner on Civil Rights
Republican: Click here for Scott Wagner on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Wolf on Civil Rights
Democratic Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Wolf on other issues.
  • Recognize same-sex marriage in Pennsylvania. (May 2014)
  • Don't tell two people that love each other they can't marry. (Mar 2014)
  • Fight salary discrimination based on gender. (Mar 2014)

Senate:

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Lou Barletta on Civil Rights
Republican Challenger for PA Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta 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)
Bob Casey on Civil Rights
Democratic Sr Senator (PA): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Bob Casey on other issues.
  • Evolved over time to support gay marriage. (Oct 2018)
  • Right ongoing wrongs in college admissions. (Oct 2012)
  • No constitutional ban on gay marriage; civil unions ok. (Oct 2005)
  • Supports Defense of Marriage Act, but not 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)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
  • Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
  • Opposes a DOMA amendment. (Oct 2012)
  • Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
  • Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
  • Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites. (Apr 2018)
Jim Christiana on Civil Rights
Republican candidate for Pennsylvania U. S. Senator: Click here for Jim Christiana on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Katie McGinty on Civil Rights
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Katie McGinty on other issues.
  • It is past time to close the pay gap. (Aug 2016)
  • Morally wrong to fire gays simply because of who they are. (Nov 2014)
  • Marriage equality so all can marry the person they love. (Nov 2014)
Rick Saccone on Civil Rights
Republican Senate challenger (withdrew): Click here for Rick Saccone on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:

Lou Barletta on Civil Rights
Republican (District 11): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta 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)
Brendan Boyle on Civil Rights
Democratic House Member (District 13): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Brendan Boyle on other issues.
  • Ensure women receive equal pay for equal work. (Oct 2014)
  • Opposed DADT and DOMA; now supports ENDA. (Oct 2014)
  • 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)
Robert Brady on Civil Rights
Democratic Representative (PA-1): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Robert Brady 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Jul 2014)
  • Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
  • Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
  • Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Matt Cartwright on Civil Rights
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Matt Cartwright on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • Supports same-sex marriage. (Sep 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. (Feb 2013)
  • Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
  • Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
Ryan Costello on Civil Rights
Republican House Member (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ryan Costello on other issues.
  • Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
Madeleine Dean on Civil Rights
Democrat (District 4): Click here for Madeleine Dean on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Charles Dent on Civil Rights
Republican: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Charles Dent 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)
  • 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 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)
  • Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
Mike Doyle on Civil Rights
Democratic Representative (PA-14): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Mike Doyle 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
Dwight Evans on Civil Rights
Democrat (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dwight Evans on other issues.
  • Supports same-sex marriage. (Nov 2016)
Chaka Fattah on Civil Rights
Democratic Representative (PA-2): Click here for 28 full quotes OR click here for Chaka Fattah 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
  • Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Oct 2013)
  • Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
  • Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
  • 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)
  • Recognize the 40th anniversary of Stonewall. (May 2009)
  • Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
Brian Fitzpatrick on Civil Rights
Republican (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brian Fitzpatrick on other issues.
  • Allow transgender people in the military. (Jun 2019)
  • CC:Protect sexual preference as a civil right. (Jul 2018)
Chrissy Houlahan on Civil Rights
Democrat (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chrissy Houlahan on other issues.
  • Inspired by 2017 Women's March to run for Congress. (Oct 2018)
John Joyce on Civil Rights
Republican (District 13): Click here for John Joyce on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Fred Keller on Civil Rights
Republican (District 12): Click here for Fred Keller on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Kelly on Civil Rights
Republican (District 3): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Mike Kelly on other issues.
  • Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
  • Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
  • State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Feb 2014)
  • Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
  • Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
Conor Lamb on Civil Rights
Democrat (District 17): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Conor Lamb on other issues.
  • CC:Protect sexual preference as a civil right. (Jul 2018)
Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky on Civil Rights
Democratic Challenger (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky on other issues.
  • Let gays serve in the military. (Nov 1994)
Tom Marino on Civil Rights
Republican (District 10): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tom Marino on other issues.
  • Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
  • 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)
Patrick Meehan on Civil Rights
Republican (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Meehan on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
Dan Meuser on Civil Rights
Republican (District 9): Click here for Dan Meuser on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tim Murphy on Civil Rights
Republican Representative (PA-18): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Tim Murphy 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 33% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
  • Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
  • Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
Scott Perry on Civil Rights
Republican (District 4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Scott Perry on other issues.
  • Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • 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. (Jul 2015)
  • CC:Sexual preference is not a protected right. (Jul 2018)
Joseph Pitts on Civil Rights
Republican Representative (PA-16): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Pitts 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 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)
  • Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
  • State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Jan 2014)
  • Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
  • Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
  • Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
Guy Reschenthaler on Civil Rights
Republican (District 14): Click here for Guy Reschenthaler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Keith Rothfus on Civil Rights
Republican (District 12): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Keith Rothfus on other issues.
  • Protect the institution of marriage. (Nov 2012)
  • Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • Supports defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
  • Opposes same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
  • Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
  • State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Apr 2014)
  • Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
  • Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
Mary Gay Scanlon on Civil Rights
Democrat (District 5): Click here for Mary Gay Scanlon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Allyson Schwartz on Civil Rights
Democratic Representative (PA-13): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Allyson Schwartz 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Bill Shuster on Civil Rights
Republican Representative (PA-9): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Bill Shuster 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 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)
  • Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
  • State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Apr 2014)
  • Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
  • Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
Lloyd Smucker on Civil Rights
Republican (District 11): Click here for Lloyd Smucker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Glenn Thompson on Civil Rights
Republican (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Glenn Thompson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
  • Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Sep 2015)
Susan Wild on Civil Rights
Democrat (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Susan Wild on other issues.
  • CC:Protect sexual preference as a civil right. (Jul 2018)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Lou Barletta on Civil Rights
Former Republican candidate for Pennsylvania Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta 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)
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)
Joe Sestak on Civil Rights
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Joe Sestak on other issues.
  • Military should welcome transgendered "with open arms". (Jul 2019)
  • Anti-discrimination laws toward LGBT are long overdue. (Nov 2015)
  • Equal LGBT rights. (Dec 2009)
  • Create new contract opportunities for MWOB small businesses. (Dec 2009)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
  • ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
  • Opposes Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
  • Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
Jim Gerlach on Civil Rights
Republican Representative (PA-6): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gerlach 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)
  • 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)
Pat Toomey on Civil Rights
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (PA-15): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Pat Toomey on other issues.
  • Protect the institution of marriage. (Dec 2009)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • 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)
  • Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
Tom Ridge on Civil Rights
Former Republican Governor (1995-2001); DHS Cabinet Sec'y: Click here for 4 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)
  • Overturn CA Prop. 8: Let gays marry. (Apr 2013)
Mark Schweiker on Civil Rights
Former Republican Governor (2001-2002): Click here for Mark Schweiker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Fitzpatrick on Civil Rights
Republican (retiring 2016) (District 8): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mike Fitzpatrick on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
  • Opposes Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
  • Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
Bill Clinger on Civil Rights
Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for Bill Clinger on other issues.
    No stance on record.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Tom Martin on Civil Rights
Former Democratic Senate Candidate (2006): 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)
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)
Chuck Pennacchio on Civil Rights
Former Democratic challenger (2006): 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)
Joe Sestak on Civil Rights
Democrat (until 2010) (District 7): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Joe Sestak on other issues.
  • Military should welcome transgendered "with open arms". (Jul 2019)
  • Anti-discrimination laws toward LGBT are long overdue. (Nov 2015)
  • Equal LGBT rights. (Dec 2009)
  • Create new contract opportunities for MWOB small businesses. (Dec 2009)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
  • ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
  • Opposes Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
  • Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
Bud Shuster on Civil Rights
Former 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)
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)
Robert Walker on Civil Rights
Republican Former (1994-) (District 16): Click here for Robert Walker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jason Altmire on Civil Rights
Democrat: 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 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)
Chris Carney on Civil Rights
Democrat: Click here for 4 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)
  • Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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)
Kathy Dahlkemper on Civil Rights
Democrat (until 2010) (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kathy Dahlkemper on other issues.
  • Women have right to equal pay for equal work. (Nov 2008)
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)
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)
Tim Holden on Civil Rights
Democratic Representative (PA-17): Click here for 17 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)
  • Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
  • ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
  • Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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)
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)
Paul McHale on Civil Rights
Democrat (retired 1998 (District 25): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Paul McHale on other issues.
  • Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Patrick Joseph Murphy on Civil Rights
Democrat (until 2010) (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Joseph Murphy on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
  • ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
John Murtha on Civil Rights
Democratic Representative (PA-12): Click here for 12 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)
  • Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
John Peterson on Civil Rights
Republican Representative (PA-5): Click here for 11 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)
  • Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
Todd Platts on Civil Rights
Republican Representative (PA-19): Click here for 16 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)
  • ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
  • Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
  • Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
Sam Rohrer on Civil Rights
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for Sam Rohrer 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)
Alan Sandals on Civil Rights
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Alan Sandals on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rick Santorum on Civil Rights
Republican Jr Senator (PA); 2012 presidential frontrunner: Click here for 33 full quotes OR click here for Rick Santorum on other issues.
  • I don't like dividing America along racial or class lines. (Aug 2018)
  • Freedom of conscience includes right to deny service to gays. (Sep 2015)
  • Stop harassing and persecuting people of faith. (Aug 2015)
  • Fight gay marriage ruling, but not with civil disobedience. (May 2015)
  • I would never attend a same-sex wedding. (Apr 2015)
  • Push for religious liberty in workplace, but not anti-gay. (Apr 2015)
  • Diversity is a challenge, not necessarily a virtue. (Apr 2014)
  • Santorum side-by-side against Gingrich, Paul & Romney. (Mar 2012)
  • I agree with hearing gay ideas but disagree with some. (Jan 2012)
  • Marriage is a federal issue; we need one definition, not 50. (Jan 2012)
  • Right to gay sex implies right to bigamy, incest, & adultery. (Jan 2012)
  • No polygamy; no gay marriage. (Aug 2011)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell; punish behavior. (Jun 2011)
  • Same-sex marriage is unprecedented social revolution. (Apr 2006)
  • Marriage Protection Amendment is last resort, but needed. (Apr 2006)
  • Affirmative program for minority business-building. (Apr 2006)
  • Leave marriage definition to state legislatures & the people. (Jul 2004)
  • Same-sex marriage takes us away from purpose of marriage. (Jul 2004)
  • Homosexual orientation ok; but homosexual act are sodomy. (Apr 2003)
  • 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)
Marc Scaringi on Civil Rights
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for Marc Scaringi on other issues.
    No stance on record.
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)
Arlen Specter on Civil Rights
Republican Sr Senator (PA): Click here for 18 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)
  • ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
Steve Welch on Civil Rights
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steve Welch on other issues.
  • Marriage is a bedrock principle of our civilization. (Mar 2012)
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)
Mark Critz on Civil Rights
Republican (District 12): Click here for Mark Critz on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Fetterman on Civil Rights
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Fetterman on other issues.
  • Women only makes 78 cents for every dollar a man makes. (Apr 2016)
  • Officiated at one of the first same-sex marriages in PA. (Sep 2015)
Tom Smith on Civil Rights
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Smith on other issues.
  • Equal pay for equal work. (Oct 2012)
  • Constitutional amendment defining marriage. (Sep 2012)
  • Supports a DOMA amendment. (Oct 2012)
Arlen Specter-2001 on Civil Rights
Republican Sr Senator: Click here for Arlen Specter-2001 on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Everett Stern on Civil Rights
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Everett Stern on other issues.
  • Affirmative action is unconstitutional. (Nov 2015)
  • Federal government out of gay rights issues. (Nov 2015)
Pat Toomey on Civil Rights
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (PA-15): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Pat Toomey on other issues.
  • Protect the institution of marriage. (Dec 2009)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • 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)
  • Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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