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Diane Black on Civil Rights

Republican candidate for Tennessee Governor: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Diane Black on other issues.

Confederate statues are part of history. (Aug 2017)
Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2010)
Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)

Karl Dean on Civil Rights

Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Karl Dean on other issues.

No stance on record.

David French on Civil Rights

Conservative political commentator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for David French on other issues.

Feminism is appalling stupidity backed by hysterical rage. (Jun 2016)
Don't treat "gender identity" as a protected class. (May 2015)
When identity politics rule, racism and polarization thrive. (May 2015)

Bill Haslam on Civil Rights

Republican Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Haslam on other issues.

Remove Confederate statues from state capitol. (Aug 2017)
Does not support gay marriage. (Jul 2011)
Against local governments passing anti-discrimination laws. (May 2011)

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Terry Adams on Civil Rights

Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Terry Adams on other issues.

Pro-gay rights. (Aug 2014)
Equal work deserves equal pay, period. (Jun 2014)

Lamar Alexander on Civil Rights

Republican Sr Senator (TN); previously candidate for President: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Lamar Alexander on other issues.

Racial preference is just as wrong as racial discrimination. (Aug 1995)
Conversation on Race should focus on common principles. (May 1999)
Passionately advocates equal opportunity. (Jul 1996)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 11% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)

Gordon Ball on Civil Rights

Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gordon Ball on other issues.

Pro-gay rights. (Aug 2014)

Joe Carr on Civil Rights

Republican Challenger: Click here for Joe Carr on other issues.

No stance on record.

Mark Clayton on Civil Rights

Democratic Nominee: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Clayton on other issues.

AGAINST national ID cards. (Aug 2012)
Lobbied Congress to protect Boy Scouts from homosexuals. (Jul 2008)
No same-sex marriage; homosexuals already have equal rights. (Jul 2008)

Zach Poskevich on Civil Rights

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Zach Poskevich on other issues.

No stance on record.

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Diane Black on Civil Rights

Republican (District 6): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Diane Black on other issues.

Confederate statues are part of history. (Aug 2017)
Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2010)
Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)

Marsha Blackburn on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (TN-7): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Marsha Blackburn on other issues.

Women push boundaries for those coming behind them. (Nov 2013)
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 25% 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. (Oct 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)

Steve Cohen on Civil Rights

Democrat: Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Steve Cohen on other issues.

2008: formal Congressional apology for slavery & segregation. (Mar 2010)
Covenant with Black America: fight discriminatory practices. (Nov 2006)
Recognize civil unions; be tolerant & don�t hate. (Nov 2004)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
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. (Feb 2014)
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)
Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Jim Cooper on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (TN-5): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Jim Cooper 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 NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Rated 38% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
Rated 75% 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)
Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
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)

Scott DesJarlais on Civil Rights

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

Pro-marriage and PROUD OF IT. (Nov 2010)
Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Jan 2014)
Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)

Jimmy Duncan on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (TN-2): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Jimmy Duncan 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 NO 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 25% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)

Stephen Fincher on Civil Rights

Republican (District 8): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Stephen Fincher on other issues.

Protect traditional marriage. (Nov 2010)
Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Feb 2014)

Chuck Fleischmann on Civil Rights

Republican (District 3): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Chuck Fleischmann on other issues.

Marriage is between a man and a woman. (Nov 2010)
Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2010)
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. (Jul 2015)

Phil Roe on Civil Rights

Republican (District 1): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Phil Roe on other issues.

Philosophically and morally opposed to gay marriage. (Nov 2008)
Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
Ensure disabled access to public pools. (Jan 2013)
Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)

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Phil Bredesen on Civil Rights

Democratic TN Governor: Click here for Phil Bredesen on other issues.

No stance on record.

Mark Green on Civil Rights

Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Mark Green 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)
Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)

Don Sundquist on Civil Rights

Former Republican Governor (1995-2002): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Don Sundquist on other issues.

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

Ed Bryant on Civil Rights

Republican challenger (2006), previously U.S. Rep: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ed Bryant 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)

Bob Clement on Civil Rights

Former Democratic Senate Nominee (2002): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bob Clement 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)

Bill Frist on Civil Rights

Republican Senate Majority Leader (TN, retiring 2006): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Bill Frist on other issues.

Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
Voted NO on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
Voted NO on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
Voted YES on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
Voted YES on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 20% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)

Tipper Gore on Civil Rights

Democratic Candidate (Former): Click here for Tipper Gore on other issues.

No stance on record.

Van Hilleary on Civil Rights

Republican challenger (2006), previously U.S. Rep: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Van Hilleary on other issues.

Traditional marriage must be preserved. (Jan 2006)
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)

Bill Jenkins on Civil Rights

Republican (Retired 2006) (District 1): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Bill Jenkins 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 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)

Rosalind Kurita on Civil Rights

Former Democratic challenger (2006): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rosalind Kurita on other issues.

Supports equal pay rules for women. (Feb 2006)

James Quillen on Civil Rights

Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for James Quillen on other issues.

No stance on record.

Fred Thompson on Civil Rights

Former Republican Senator; 2004 candidate for Pres.: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Fred Thompson on other issues.

Dislikes gay marriage, but states allowed to do it. (Nov 2007)
Be tolerant of gays, but no special categories or rights. (Mar 2007)
No gay marriage; leave civil unions to the states. (Mar 2007)
No end in sight to problems with Indian Trust Funds. (Jun 2001)
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 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)

Ed Bryant on Civil Rights

Republican (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ed Bryant 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)

Bob Clement on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bob Clement 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)

David Davis on Civil Rights

Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Davis on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)

Lincoln Davis on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (TN-4): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Lincoln Davis on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 69% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)

Harold Ford on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 9): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Harold Ford on other issues.

Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO 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 NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)

Harold Ford-TN on Civil Rights

2006 Democratic challenger, Former U.S. Rep: Click here for Harold Ford-TN on other issues.

No stance on record.

Bart Gordon on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (TN-6): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Bart Gordon 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 NO 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 53% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
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)
Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)

Bo Heyward on Civil Rights

Independent challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bo Heyward on other issues.

No mandates on who companies hire. (Jul 2006)
People aren�t born gay; no special protections needed. (Jul 2006)

Van Hilleary on Civil Rights

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

Traditional marriage must be preserved. (Jan 2006)
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)

Chris Lugo on Civil Rights

Green challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Chris Lugo on other issues.

Affirmative action is instrumental for social equality. (Aug 2006)
Embrace gays and lesbians in their quest for full rights. (Aug 2006)

Mike Padgett on Civil Rights

Democratic Challenger: Click here for Mike Padgett on other issues.

No stance on record.

John Tanner on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (TN-8): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for John Tanner 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 NO 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 NO 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)
Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
Rated 38% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 69% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)

Bob Tuke on Civil Rights

Democratic challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Tuke on other issues.

Investigate unsolved civil rights-era murders. (Aug 2008)
Federal apology for slavery, to African-American community. (Jul 2008)

Zach Wamp on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (TN-3): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Zach Wamp on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 25% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)

Phil Bredesen on Civil Rights

Democratic TN Governor: Click here for Phil Bredesen on other issues.

No stance on record.

Bob Corker on Civil Rights

Republican Jr Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Corker on other issues.

Support the sanctity of marriage. (Jan 2006)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)

Larry Crim on Civil Rights

Democratic candidate for Tennesee U.S. Senator: Click here for Larry Crim on other issues.

No stance on record.

Kenneth Eaton on Civil Rights

Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for Kenneth Eaton on other issues.

No stance on record.

David Kustoff on Civil Rights

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

Marriage is between a man and a woman. (Nov 2016)
Supports defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Nov 2016)
Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2016)

James Mackler on Civil Rights

Democratic candidate for Tennessee Senator (withdrew): Click here for James Mackler on other issues.

No stance on record.

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