Congressman Cohen Receives 96% Vote Rating on Civil Rights Voting Record

“I was very thankful for this positive recognition by the LCCR,” said Congressman Cohen. “Throughout my career as a legislator, I have been a passionate supporter of civil rights and equal justice legislation both in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Tennessee State Senate. I sincerely appreciate the good work of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, and they know that I will continue to be a champion of their cause for as long as I have the pleasure to serve the people of the 9th District.”

Founded in 1950, LCCR is currently made up of nearly 200 organizations representing persons of color, women, children, labor unions, individuals with disabilities, older Americans, major religious groups, gays and lesbians, and civil liberties and human rights groups.
LCCR 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.
To view the LCCR Voting Record for Members of Congress from Tennessee, please visit the following website: https://www.civilrights.org/resources/voting/2008/states/tennessee.html

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