Chris Murphy on Civil Rights

Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chris Murphy on other issues. Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)

Christopher Shays on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (CT-4): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Christopher Shays 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 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) 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 53% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed 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 69% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006) Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007) Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007) Supports ERA and comparable work pay rules for women. (Jul 1999)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Sam Gejdenson on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Sam Gejdenson 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)

Nancy Lee Johnson on Civil Rights

Republican (District 6): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Nancy Lee Johnson on other issues. 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 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 53% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002) Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005) 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)

Barbara Bailey Kennelly on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Barbara Bailey Kennelly on other issues. Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)

Jim Maloney on Civil Rights

Democrat (retired) (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Maloney 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) Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001) Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)

Rob Simmons on Civil Rights

Republican (District 2): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Rob Simmons on other issues. 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) 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 47% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)

John Rowland on Civil Rights

Former Republican: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Rowland on other issues. Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001) Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002) Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)

Joseph Lieberman on Civil Rights

Democratic Jr Senator (CT), ran for V.P. with Gore, ran for president 2004: Click here for 40 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Lieberman on other issues. Flag burning is abhorrent, but not a constitutional issue. (Jan 2004) Allow driver's license for immigrants. (Jan 2004) Support reparation legislations. (Jan 2004) Sunset the Patriot Act. (Nov 2003) Marched with Martin Luther King in 1963; keep dream alive. (Sep 2003) Marched with MLK, fought for voting rights in Mississippi. (May 2003) Opposes laws against gay sex & sodomy; focus on real crime. (May 2003) Better economy helps blacks: Rising tide raises all boats. (May 2003) Support Equal Pay Act for women; plus loans & lawsuits. (Oct 2000) Equalize pay for women; it’s unfair and unacceptable. (Oct 2000) I do support, and will support affirmative action. (Aug 2000) Never supported CA Prop. 209 banning affirmative action. (Aug 2000) Support affirmative action and end all discrimination. (Aug 2000) Supports affirmative action now; but phase it out by 2010. (Aug 2000) Affirmative action is “patently unfair”, in 1995. (Aug 2000) For gay equal employment; against gay marriage. (Aug 2000) Affirmative action divides us. (Aug 2000) Expand “Hate Crimes” to include women, gays, and disabled. (Jun 2000) Participated in MLK’s March On Washington. (May 2000) Express religious faith in schools, within Constitution. (May 2000) 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 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) 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) Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000) Rated 40% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002) Increase subsidies for women-owned non-profit business. (Mar 2004) Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005) Rated 89% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006) Rated 86% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006) Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008) Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007) Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Gary Franks on Civil Rights

Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for Gary Franks on other issues. No stance on record.

Miriam Masullo on Civil Rights

2004 former Republican challenger: Click here for Miriam Masullo on other issues. No stance on record.

Jack Orchulli on Civil Rights

2004 former Republican challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jack Orchulli on other issues. Against constitutional ban on gay marriage. (Aug 2004) All Americans deserve civil rights. (Apr 2004)

Nancy Lee Johnson on Civil Rights

Former Republican challenger, U.S.Rep.: Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Nancy Lee Johnson on other issues. 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 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 53% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002) Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005) 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)

Ned Lamont on Civil Rights

Democratic Challenger: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Ned Lamont on other issues. Warrantless wiretapping is acting like they're above the law. (Jun 2006) Limiting marriage blurs the line between church & state. (May 2006) I am a strong supporter of affirmative action. (May 2006) Hold Bush accountable for warrantless wiretaps. (May 2006) On gay marriage: butt out and leave people alone. (Apr 2006) Don't compromise Constitutional liberties in war on terror. (Apr 2006)

Alan Schlesinger on Civil Rights

Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Alan Schlesinger on other issues. Discontinue affirmative action programs. (Oct 2006) Opposes affirmative action. (Jul 2006) No gay marriage, but no constitutional ban. (Jul 2006)