Call to Action: November 16, 2018
TRUMP IS NOT ABOVE THE LAW:
CONGRESS MUST PROTECT MUELLER
Just hours after losing the majority in the House of Representatives, a majority that protected him from accountability, Trump replaced Jeff Sessions with Matthew Whittaker—who, while completely unfit, has publicly condemned the Mueller investigation as a “witch hunt.”
The next day, tens of thousands of Americans took to the streets, declaring that #NobodyIsAboveTheLaw. Now, Congress must do its job—protect constitutional democracy and stand up for the Rule of Law.
On Wednesday, Sens. Flake (R-Az) and Coons (D-Del) tried to force a Senate vote on the Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (S. 2644), that has languished since clearing the Judiciary Committee. Despite a looming constitutional crisis and widespread bipartisan support for S. 2644, McConnell used a Senate maneuver to keep it off the floor.
Now, Sen. Flake has promised to oppose all judicial nominees—in Judiciary Committee and on the Senate floor—until S. 2644 receives a floor vote. Our Senators must support this position and convince colleagues to do likewise.
McConnell plans to confirm all 53 pending judicial nominees during this lame duck session—keeping Senators in Washington through Christmas if necessary. If all Democratic Senators and one additional Republican stand firm, this won’t occur.
Americans deserve to learn the full truth about the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia.
Congress must take stand for the Rule of Law and pass this legislation.
**ACTION ONE: CALL OUR SENATORS**
(Leave a message if you can’t get through)
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling because I am very concerned about Trump’s latest attempt to shut down or smother the Mueller investigation, which is an attack on our democracy, the Constitution, and the Rule of Law. I am asking Senator [Wyden/Merkley] to (1) take the lead in convincing colleagues to support Sen. Flake’s refusal to vote for judicial nominees until the bipartisan Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (S.2644) is brought to the Senate floor for a vote, (2) insist on Whittaker’s recusal, (3) if necessary, insist that S.2644 be added to the must-pass spending bill. Thank you.”
Portland: (503) 326-7525, DC: (202) 224-5244
Salem: (503) 589-4555, Eugene: (541) 431-0229
Medford: (541) 858-5122, Bend: (541) 330-9142
La Grande: (541) 960-7691
https://www.wyden.senate.gov/contact/
SENATOR JEFF MERKLEY
Portland: (503) 326-3386, DC: (202) 224-3753
Salem: (503) 362-8102, Eugene: (541) 465-6750
Medford: (541) 608-9102, Bend: (541) 318-1298
Pendleton: (541) 278-1129
https://www.merkley.senate.gov/contact/
**ACTION TWO: CALL COMPLICIT GREG WALDEN*
(Leave a message if you can’t get through)
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling because I am very concerned about Trump’s latest attempt to shut down or smother the Mueller investigation, which is an attack on our democracy, the Constitution, and the Rule of Law. I am asking Mr. Walden to (1) push for the immediate passage of the Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (HR.5476), (2) demand Whittaker’s recusal, and (3) if necessary, insist that HR.5476 be added to the must-pass spending bill. Thank you.”
COMPLICIT GREG WALDEN
DC (202) 225-6730, Medford: (541) 776-4646,
Bend (541) 389-4408, La Grande (541) 624-2400
https://walden.house.gov/contact-greg/email-me
**ACTION THREE: READ “INDIVISIBLE ON OFFENSE”**
Starting in January 2019, House Democrats will have the power to determine which bills get votes. Read Indivisible’s new strategy for how progressives can use their constituent power to set the legislative agenda with a bold progressive vision rooted in inclusion, fairness, and justice. https://indivisible.org/campaign/indivisible-whats-next
