Senator Coons earns perfect rating on civil, human rights policy

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights released its annual Congressional Voting Record on Tuesday, highlighting the position of members of Congress on civil and human rights issues.

In historical terms, the session was one of the least productive on record with little to no work on the advancement of civil rights. Senator Coons, however, has remained an ardent supporter of advancing civil rights and received a perfect score on the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights’ voting record.

The scorecard, which covers the first session of the 112th Congress, outlines how U.S. senators and representatives voted and whether they co-sponsored legislation on priority issues affecting education, economic security, and civil rights. Chris is one of 38 senators to receive a perfect 100 percent rating for the first half of the 112th Congress. 

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is a coalition charged by its diverse membership of more than 200 national organizations to promote and protect the civil and human rights of all persons in the United States. Through advocacy and outreach to targeted constituencies, The Leadership Conference works toward the goal of a more open and just society – an America as good as its ideals.

Founded in 1950, The Leadership Conference works to effect meaningful legislation, policies, and executive branch appointments, and to ensure the proper enforcement of civil rights laws to unite us as a nation true to its promise of equal justice, equal opportunity, and mutual respect.

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