[1]Don't fall behind on the facts.

Last month we added 4,142 new statements, 88 new bills & resolutions, and
kept tabs on the upcoming November elections. Want to follow the news
without all the spin? You'll find that here; in our research wrap-up for
October.

HOT TOPICS

Elections Security

Elections security has been a hot topic leading up to the November
elections. Learn what your representatives are saying [2]here.

Presidential Veto

President Trump vetoed Senate Joint Resolution 54 on October 17th, which
authorized the termination of his southern border national emergency
declaration. The Senate attempted to override the veto the same day, but
failed to achieve the necessary supermajority. Click [3]here to see our
complete coverage of the resolution.

Remembering Congressman Cummings

Congressman Elijah Cummings (D - MD) passed away on October 17th. You can
check out his profile and his career in Congress [4]here, and click [5]here
to see how Congress is remembering him.

[6]Click here to read congressional statements on campaign finance and
elections

[7]Click here to read statements from 2020 candidates on health & health
insurance

VOTES

House Resolution 2203

The US House passed a bill to increase transparency, accountability, and
community engagement within the Department of Homeland Security. Read out
complete coverage [8]here.

Senate Joint Resolution 53

This Senate joint resolution that expressed disapproval of the repeal of
the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Power Plan failed, 53-41. Learn
more about the vote [9]here.

Outsourcing Accountability Act

The US House voted 226-184 to pass the [10]Outsourcing Accountability Act,
which requires corporations to disclose the number and location of
outsourced jobs to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

ELECTIONS

Mississippi, New Jersey, Virginia, Kentucky, and have elections on November
5th!

Preparing for elections in Mississippi? You can check out the candidates
running for Governor [11]here, and the candidates for the State Legislature
[12]here!

Want to find out more about the candidates running for the New Jersey State
Legislature? Check out the full list of candidates [13]here!

Virginia has elections for the State Legislature coming up. Want to learn
more about the candidates? Learn about them all out [14]here!

Kentucky's Gubernatorial election also takes place on November 5th. Find
all the candidates for Governor [15]here!

Several states will also have the opportunity to vote on special ballot
measures this Tuesday. Check to see what measures will be on the ballot for
your state [16]here!



Thanks for following along with us this month. We'll be back with more
updates soon. Until then, keep up with the latest information on the
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