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. . .H.R. 1, the deceptively entitled “For the People Act,” has arrived in the U.S. Senate after a party-line vote in the House of Representatives. It is without doubt the most dangerous and irresponsible election bill I have ever seen.

If it becomes law, it will interfere with the ability of states and their citizens to determine the qualifications and eligibility of voters, to ensure the accuracy and validity of voter registration rolls, to secure the integrity of elections, and to participate and speak freely in the political arena.

H.R. 1 is an 800-page monstrosity that would usurp the role of the states. It would not only eliminate basic safety protocols, but mandate new, reckless rules and procedures. Here are the eight worst provisions of this ill-considered bill:  . . .

1. It would eviscerate state voter ID laws that require a voter to authenticate his identity. Indeed, it would force states to allow anyone to vote who simply signs a form saying that they are who they claim they are. When combined with the mandate that states implement same-day voter registration, it means I could walk into any polling place on Election Day, register under the name John Smith, sign a form claiming I really am John Smith, cast a ballot, and walk out. . . .

2. It would make absentee ballots even more insecure than they already are. Not only could states not apply any ID requirement to absentee ballots, they could not enforce any witness signature or notarization requirement. States that wisely ban candidates, campaign staffers, party activists and political operatives from handling or delivering absentee ballots would see that ban voided. H.R. 1 would require states to give access to absentee ballots to third-party strangers who may have a stake in the outcome of the election. All states also have to create permanent absentee ballot lists for anyone who wants to vote entirely by mail in all elections and mail absentee ballot request forms to all registered voters, a real problem given how inaccurate state voter registration rolls are.

3. It would worsen the problem of inaccurate registration rolls, which are full of people who have died, moved away, are ineligible felons or noncitizens, or are registered more than once. H.R. 1 severely restricts the ability of states to take the basic steps necessary to maintain the accuracy of their voter rolls, such as comparing their lists with those of other states or using the U.S. Postal Service’s National Change of Address System to find individuals who have moved.   . . .

4. It would take away your ability to decide whether you want to register to vote. Instead, it requires states to automatically register individuals who interact with state agencies such as DMV and welfare offices, as well as numerous federal agencies. This will not only lead to multiple registrations of individuals in the same and multiple states, but the registration of aliens and other ineligible individuals.

5. It would force states to allow online registration, opening up the voter registration system to massive fraud by hackers and cybercriminals. Worse, it severely restricts the ability of state officials to reject a voter registration application even when it is rejected because the official believes the individual is ineligible to vote.  . . .

6. It imposes onerous new regulatory restrictions on political speech and activity, including online and policy-related speech, by candidates, citizens, civic groups, unions, corporations and nonprofit organizations. . . .

7. It would authorize the IRS to investigate and consider the political and policy positions of nonprofit organizations when they apply for tax-exempt status.  . . .

8. It would set up a public funding program for candidates running for Congress. . . .

Senators who supports H.R. 1 should realize that they are essentially in favor of throwing the validity and credibility of future elections in doubt and taking away the authority of the voters of their states to make their own decisions on how their elections should be run.   . . .

Share your prayer and thoughts about HR1 in the comments below and click the button to let your senators know what you think about it!

(Excerpt from Fox News. Article by  Hans A. von Spakovsky. Photo Credit: Getty Images.)

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James
March 25, 2021

Contact your Republican senator and request “new leadership” in the Senate! “600 Dollar Mitch” flipped his own two seats in Georgia…….. while him and his spouse turned on President Trump. PRAY HIM OUT OF LEADERSHIP!

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Delores D. Dixon
March 24, 2021

Our comments should be sent to our Representatives to let them know how we feel on such items. Tell them to Vote No this is an Unfair Bill that should not even be considered.

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Carol
March 21, 2021

“For the People Act” is another twisted Fraud & frony

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John
March 21, 2021

Please stand against HR1.my prayers are for those standing up for our constitution.

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Mrs. Mary Diane Inman
March 20, 2021

I live in Michigan. Our state is unlike other states. I elect senators and representatives to carry out policy that benefits Michigan. How can that be done if states don’t have a say in the way voting is done here? Recently Michigan voters passed a bill to allow absentee ballots to go to those requesting one. All I ask is that we check who is voting absentee or in person. Think of the future and don’t pass H.R. 1, please!

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Yvonne Campbell
March 20, 2021

Please stand against HR1.my prayers are for those standing up for our constitution.

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Vonnie Blowers
March 20, 2021

Our country is already in dire peril and forced into communism. America as we know is unrecognizable now. If this HR1 bill is passed we may as well say goodbye. Marjorie Taylor Green is a Georgia congresswoman who is a fire brand! She is fighting this bill with all her might! The left is terrified of her and wants her to be unseated. Please pray that her fight is not in vain. Pray that the Lord will put a firewall around her and send Angel Armies to do battle on our behalf.

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Donald Wiest
March 19, 2021

Pray against the passage of H.R.1, and contact your Senators and ask them to vote against the passage of H.R. 1.
What’s wrong with H.R.1, the so-called “For the People’s Act”? Here is a portion of an email I received on 3-18 from Debbie Wuthnow, iVoterGuide
1. Eliminate state laws checking people appearing at polling places against lists of registered voters.
2. Mandate same-day registration.
3. Allow people appearing at polling places to change their name and address on the voting rolls.
4. Ban state laws requiring Voter Identification.
5. Require states to provide a ballot to everyone without asking for identification.
6. Ban states from requiring a legal witness to signatures on mail-in ballots.
7. Require states to allow “ballot harvesting”—the practice of having third parties take other people’s ballots (such as nursing home residents) to the polls or remote “ballot boxes.”
8. Require curbside voting, ballot drop boxes, and 15 days of early voting.
9. Require 16-year-old voting registration.
10. Require the federal government to train young voters how to vote.
11. Allow felons to vote.
12. Remove redistricting of U.S. House districts from the state legislatures.
13. Expose the identities of donors to organizations currently protected—a move that could result in intimidation of donors to “cause groups.”
14. Most of the law’s massive implementation is to be funded by your taxes.

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Joy Connelley
March 18, 2021

Please don’t pass this law changing voter registration and identification.

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colleen
March 18, 2021

Please encourage Senate to vote NO on this bill.

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June Philip
March 18, 2021

H.R.1 is a terrible bill! Passage will ensure we will Never have A fair election Again It takes away power from the states to regulate elections in their states. I can’t believe this bill
Was passed in the House!

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Yolanda Gough
March 18, 2021

Prayers for our country and our leaders, may God touch their hearts and they do what is just , fair for all the people , please God show your mercy on us . Amen

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Yolanda Gough
March 18, 2021

What a disgrace to our country . New administration has no shame !

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Mel PGM/PA
March 18, 2021

From Sen. Casey (D-PA): Under current Senate rules, 60 votes are required to end debate on legislation, known as invoking cloture, and to proceed to a vote on the legislation itself. If fewer than 60 Senators do not vote to invoke cloture to end debate on a piece of legislation, that legislation is subject to a “filibuster” or has been filibustered. A filibuster of this sort does not require lengthy speeches. Rather, it only requires a minority of 40 Senators who can block the legislation by voting to continue debate indefinitely. If the Senate does not invoke cloture to end debate, the body cannot proceed to a vote on the bill.
Pray that Senate Republicans stay united to prevent invoking cloture.

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Donald Cordell
March 18, 2021

Oh Lord.. Your Holy Word tells us that All Authority In Heaven and On Earth, is Given unto You, Oh Lord Jesus ! And just like the devil used the liberals and Unbelievers to CORRUPT the Election and Steal the Position from Our Dully Elected POTUS, Lord God I ask you Father to Protect the Integrity of Our Constitution and Block these Votes from being Demonically Swayed and allowing this EVIL Legislation to become Law ! IN JESUS NAME, We Bind the Devil from His Power of Persuasion and Command Satan to Loose his Hold on these Elected Officials ! Holy Spirit, Instill a Holy Ghost Cleansing in their Hearts, that Their Conscience Will NOT ALLOW Them to vote for Anything That Will Harm Your People, Lord! Whatsoever We Bind on Earth Will Be Bound in Heaven and Whatsoever We Loose On Earth Will Be Loosed in Heaven ! Hear the Prayers of Your Saints here, Lord God and Change The Hearts Of Humanity for This Appointed Time ! In Jesus’ Name .. AMEN !

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Joan Diane Bartruff
March 18, 2021

Father, in Jesus’ mighty name, thank You that Your people can bring our prayers as incense into Your Holy Presence. Thank You for strengthening Your people in the battle between good and evil.

In Jesus’ mighty name I rebuke the forces of evil promoting and supporting HRl and HR5. Lord, we need miracles like the parting of the Red Sea, Jonah in the whale, and most of all Jesus’ resurrection by Your almighty power. Please, in Your mercy, though undeserved, deliver our nation from the efforts of those who
desire to destroy justice and righteousness in America. Please grant those who want fair elections and to live in a moral society victory. Amen

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Sylvia Stumpff
March 17, 2021

Lord do we have 10 Christians in America? I ask that you would send the plans of the enemy back to those that sent them. And I ask that you have mercy on our country. We don’t deserve your mercy but you are meriful.

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Santos Garcia, Jr.
March 17, 2021

Because of the way it is set up, NO Republican, NO genuine conservative, NO Independent, & NO Pro-Life Democrat will EVER be elected to any position- even dog catcher… if the ‘controllers’ don’t allow it. This bill should be considered ‘Unconstitutional’ from the gate! The children of the Kingdom MUST continue in prayer, contact their elected representatives and demand that they represent their constituents by revealing every corrupt aspect of this legislation.

The media is insisting that the resistance to this HR1 Bill and the 250 state corrective legislation [43 states & counting] that are pending are examples of ‘racist’ efforts to deny minorities the right to vote; reinstituting ‘Jim Crow’ laws. What they don’t tell you is that Black & Hispanic voting for President Trump exceeded ALL former Republican candidates by very large margins. And why not? Black, Hispanic, Asian, women, high school age unemployed citizens was at the lowest rate EVER before the ‘plandemic’ hit! AND there were more jobs available under Trump than people looking for work, with 160 million Americans employed which beat another record. Please see ‘promises kept.com’ & ‘magapill.com’.

Sadly America has a large number of citizens that are willfully ignorant of what has and is going on. When you listen to the mainstream Fake News media and swallow their deception one is fulfilling the reality stated by Hitler’s henchman Goebbels when he said, “If you repeat a lie often enough, people will accept it as truth.” This is why FERVENT intercession, law-abiding political activism, and holding our elected officials accountable- demands that we engage in spiritual warfare in Prayer WITH Fasting… the benefits & results ARE & WILL BE staggering! Read this post thoroughly:
https://zionsgate.wordpress.com/2007/07/01/the-joy-of-fasting-discipline-deliverance-and-delight/

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Diane Wipf
March 17, 2021

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Carol
March 17, 2021

Please vote against this bill as it will totally undermine the integrity of our voting process.

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Charlotte
March 17, 2021

My prayer is that our elected officials that are voting on this bill will see it for what it is, destruction of our national elections! States should maintain the control over elections in their states, not federal control! It’s so sad that the nation that has always been an example of freedom and legal elections is this close to becoming a Banana Republic! Our Democrat party has decided that they know better than we do about what we need and what we can do! Very close to a communist dictatorship! VOTE NO on HR1!

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Cheryl
March 17, 2021

Stop this insanity!! GOP take a stand and do not be intimidated by the LEFT. If they could, they would strip Americans of all the rights we have fought and died for over the past 200+ years. How can we as Americans allow this to take place!! Vote NO for HR1

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Jane
March 17, 2021

This is a horrible bill! Unfortunately the two Senators from Arizona, could care less about the fact that we would never be able to trust an election in this country again; but God is in control and I pray for his mercy, grace, and salvation for our great country!

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Dave
March 16, 2021

I emailed my Pennsylvania Senator (Republican) Pat Toomey regarding this bill, he replied and he has concerns about it.

Please pray for Senator Toomey that he votes against this bill.

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EvUG
March 16, 2021

The United States of America will never be the same if H R 1 is written into law.
DO NOT ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN, please.

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LaVonne Wille
March 16, 2021

PLEASE DO NOT SUPPORT H.R.1. This would be a total disaster for our United States of America. I pray with all my heart that God will guide you do the right thing for the people who elected you into offices. Please do not let this happen. God Bless you in your decision.

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Carla Zartner
March 16, 2021

I have been a registered voter since I was 18 years old. It was my right and privilege as a US citizen. This proposal is nothing short of treason.
It was one of the proudest days of my life to become a registered voter in good standing and exercise my constitutionally give right to cast my vote in good conscience, understanding the weight of my political opinion being counted.
As we have witnessed this past election year, voter fraud, ineligible persons casting fabricated votes and the “machine” of deceitful tactics on behalf of treacherous individuals, has undermined the trust in our democracy. Even one vote that was cast, counted and accepted as legitimate is a disgrace to this “republic”.
The world is watching one of the last truly free countries slowly loose its identity and integrity.
To allow this bill to pass is to throw in the face of all who have fought for our freedoms that their sacrifices were in vein.
When those that have noting to loose, or do not invest in the culture their “votes” create, there should be no tolerance for their vote or for this bill to pass.

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    Dave
    March 16, 2021

    When I turned 18, I counted it as a privilege to cast my vote… and that was over 50 years ago. I still consider voting as a privilege. Please pray that we will continue to have our freedoms

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Diana Clarke
March 16, 2021

HR 1 is a very bad bill. Please vote against implementing it.

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Nancy Bryda
March 16, 2021

I have just received a letter from Senator Blumentaal of Connecticut telling me why he is voting for HR1. I have written him several letters asking him to vote on the bill. I would ask people reading this to pray for my Senators from Conn Senators Blumenthal and Murphy to have their eyes open to why this bill is so bad for the nation. I ask that a spirit of conviction would come upon them to see the negative asspects about this bill. To federalize vote is in violation to the constitution. I ask that the scales come off their eyes and soften their hearts. I believe this bill is in violation to God’s will due to the violation to the founding fathers documents which connected to God’s laws. In Jesus name I say no to partisan politics when it violates your laws. I pray for all 100 Senators to vote no to this bill. Lord give some Democrats the spiritual backbone to cross party lines for righteousness purposes and to protect integrety voting. I ask for Americans across the country that are aware of the negative aspects of this bill to call their Senators. I decree resistance to this bill and loose an all our effort of righteously aligned Americans to say no. No weapon formed against integrety voting shall prosper. Expose the horrors of this evil bill in Jesus holy name. I decree failure and defeat of HR1.

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Pauline
March 16, 2021

We will never be able to have another conservative, let alone Christian conservative, be elected to office again if this ungodly Bill is passed. What is happening in our government is reprehensible! This, of course, has been “the plan” for many years! We are just the generation to see it! Pray as never before! Our children and grandchildren’s future depends on those prayers! And…..obviously our God is the only one who has all the answers. He tells us, “I know the plans I have for you, they are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

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Deb Histand
March 16, 2021

I would ask that you vote “NO” to HR1. Even though you are not running again, you are going to continue voting, correct? If this bill goes through, it would appear that a Republican/Conservative may not be able to hold an office. Why is it that I need to present an ID to purchase Alcohol, Cigarettes (if I smoked), opening a bank account, food stamps, welfare, medicare/social security, unemployment/job, rent/buy a house/apply for a mortgage, drive/buy/rent a car, get on an airplane, get married, purchase a gun, adopt a pet, rent a hotel room. . . need I go on . . . I think there are at 24 times I need to supply an ID?! And yet, the greatest right we have is to vote and it will NOT be required to vote IF this bill goes through. I also strongly feel that if this bill goes through, my vote will no longer count! THINK ABOUT THAT, SENATOR TOOMEY!

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    Barbara Hesch
    March 16, 2021

    Deb, of course a Republican/Conservative may not be able to hold office again. That is the objective of the Progressive Democrat Party. And the only common sense answer to your question of why you need to present an ID for those activities but not to vote is simple. Those things have nothing to do with keeping the Democrats in power. If they could get away with allowing 10 yr. olds to vote, they’d do it. So why should anyone need ID?

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gayle becker
March 16, 2021

Asking for mercy Heavenly Father from this horrible intrusion on so many of the freedoms you have given us Please shower those in leadership positions with wisdom as they decide the future of America. Only you can change the hearts of men. Our right to speak truth in our churches is just one limitation on our freedom that will be decided by this bill. In your mercy relieve us from this oppression and grant us peace. I ask this in Jesus name.

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D. Hetteen
March 16, 2021

I am disturbed by this bill! I pray that Senators will VOTE NO on this dangerous and destructive bill. It removes ALL individual freedoms and will entirely change our election system. VOTE NO!!! Thank you.

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Earn
March 16, 2021

Could it Be?? That God is allowing his people to be in the middle of the Democrats onslaught to get us up to speed and ON OUR KNEES. This seems to ring true to me. When was the last time we really got on our knees and prayed to God to save us. AMEN !

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Carol Frink
March 16, 2021

Thank you Lord that You are the Just Judge and I give You praise and honor because Your plans for America will go forward no matter what. Thank you Lord that all glory belongs to You. Have Your way in the Senate and I pray that a strong conviction would invade the entire Senate whether they be Democrat or Republican. In Jesus mighty name is pray.

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Earnest Eachus
March 16, 2021

I really pray GOD Drops his HAMMER on this attempt by these EVIL Planners. I also pray for the Wrath oh GOD gets a hold on the writers of this GRAB EFFORT by the Democrats. I pray for the Failure of all their evil ways too. This Country has always professed being a Christian Nation. I also Pray that our silence has not Changed that belief. I also believe God still answers prayers. God is waiting for his people as always for them to speak up. If you ever prayed, NOW IS THE TIME. And thank God for his intervention in advance. AMEN!!!!!

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Rev. Ronald Roland
March 16, 2021

America is getting what she deserves. THE PEOPLE allowed the massive voter fraud to stand after the last “election.” Evil people now have total control and they will not give it up. Right now they are trying to make it look nice, and legal. You know it will pass, and there will never be another free election in this country.
America has allowed the devil to take control, without challenge, and refused to REPENT for our massive sins of abortion, homosexuality, and false gods. Jesus called the Church to repentance in the Book of Revelation before He showed St. John what would happen at the end of time – and it’s happening.
It may be too late for America, and there is nothing you can do to stop abortion and homosexuals, but you can still repent of following false prophets in false “churches,” and turn Grace alone, through Faith alone, in Christ alone, as told in Holy Scripture alone.

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    Nancy Bryda
    March 16, 2021

    Life and death is in the power of the tongue. There is a righteous remnant here in America. I believe there is still hope for America. Miracles still happen. I know we need to stay on our knees, repent for sin and believe that the God of mercy with help America. I bind all curses prayed and said over America. I loose unity and one accord over America. Division is bound. Don’t be downcast oh my soul. Put your trust in God.

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      Rev. Ronald Roland
      March 18, 2021

      YOU bind, and YOU loose, are you Christ? “I know we need to stay on our knees, repent for sin and believe that the God of mercy with help America.” At least you are correct here.
      God bless you.

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        Nancy Bryda
        March 18, 2021

        I respectfully state that the binding and loosing principle is in Matthew 16:19. Jesus is speaking to Peter and states: I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Jesus is the head and we as the church are his body and he does give us his authority because we are in him and he is in us and he wants to use us to help bring his destiny purposes on Earth. It is his authority and can be executes through the body as we submit to Jesus and his Word. I look at like Jesus does trust us as faithful sons and daughters and doess deputise us for his purposes. I believe what I bound and loosed was according to God’s word.

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          Rev. Ronald Roland
          March 18, 2021

          You are correct, the True Church is the Body of Christ, and we act as a body in His Name. We are protected by His Word and His Sacraments in His Body. It is dangerous when we think or act as though we have individual power to bind or loose evil. Jesus is the Stronger Man who has bound the strong man, Satan, but the devil still tempts us to think we can overcome him individually, apart from The Body – or worse yet that a false “body” posing as the “church” will overcome him, that body is simply cooperating with the devil.

        gloria veleber
        March 18, 2021

        Jesus tells us to bind the strongman.

Earn
March 16, 2021

This bill is a Blatant and “in your face”, effort to shut out all Republican voters from having any vote in the future on any voice in America’s Political venue. In effect it would make the United anything but United. If we as American Republicans don’t stop this, we all lose this REPUBLIC that we have always enjoyed. This bill will destroy all FREEDOMS to live as we choose. It is Totally destructive to all because we would be living in a Socialist Country. Not for me thank you. I Pray

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MARLENE T HEIN
March 16, 2021

This is just hideous, wrong& continues to take our rights away. What more can I say!!!

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Mary Jones
March 16, 2021

LORD; I ask You to raise Your voice against this bill, shut the door to its advancement and raise up godly leaders to oppose it and replace it with one that insures fair, just and true elections. I ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen!

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Emily Pannelle
March 16, 2021

I think your HR-1 bill is absolutely unheard of. What is it that you people really want. It seems
to me it’s all about money and control. That’s not what it looks like to me. Please don’t allow this bill to be passed.

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Mike & Jeanna Brown
March 16, 2021

Lord, you have the power to remove both Bills HR 1 “For the People Act”, as well as HR 5 “Equality Act” from becoming laws. We agree to commit these to prayer and fight against a socialist plan imposed on your people by unrighteous rulers.

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Jubilee from Phoenix
March 16, 2021

Lord, we declare there is no problem we face, that You have not already created a solution for. Let us, as a nation, make You bigger than every obstacle we face. America is being saved and is being made Great again as we prepare our churches to Disciple the greatest harvest of souls for the Kingdom of God the world has ever seen!

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Barbara H. Lacey
March 16, 2021

I oppose this bill with its current provisions.

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Sherry Mallory
March 16, 2021

Lord, this Bill, if passed will be a curse upon our nation and the Constitution. In the mighty name of Jesus, (who came to defeat Satan) we appeal to You to stop the HR 1 “For the People Act”, as well as HR 5 “Equality Act” from becoming laws. We continue to declare You govern America and that righteousness, justice and truth prevails. You alone are mighty to save us and redeem this land that is rightfully Yours.

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Marcy Faber
March 16, 2021

This is absolutely insane. God, I pray that there are Democrat as well as Republican senators who will value the integrity of the vote and ultimately of the Republic, not just value a way to get their candidates elected. I pray that they will be under conviction and have the courage to vote against this bill.
In Jesus’ strong name.

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Jerry Woods
March 16, 2021

I thank the Lord for protecting our country. Woe to the people that are trying to change the country that the Lord gave us. The Lord created the United States and he will protect us. We just have to have faith and fight for the Lord. Time for standing by and just watching is over. Now is the time to fight and take OUR COUNTRY BACK!!! Praise be to the Lord!!!

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Ann
March 16, 2021

Father God, in the mighty name of Jesus, I pray that this bill will be defeated and the filibuster protected. Oh, Lord, inhabit the hearts and minds of the Democrat Senators to realize what this bill will do to our great nation and cause them to vote NO on this legislation. I pray against the wicked acts of those who support this bill and may they be convicted by your Holy Spirit to not support this bill or HR 5. Oh, Father, we need you in this hour of crisis in this nation. I declare that this nation will remain a nation under your authority and I claim victory in your name. In Jesus’ name.

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Danny NC
March 16, 2021

Dear Heavenly Father, I pray this terrible legislation will founder and fail, as it is yet another blatant attempt by the wicked left to seize control and push forward their evil agenda. Lord I know many feel the situation in America has become hopeless. The democrats have seized control of both houses of Congress, blatantly stolen the Presidential election, and somehow cowed the Supreme Court and military. They have begun reversing all laws and rulings based in morality, and seek to force upon us the rule of deception and fear. However Lord, let us not forget that their seemingly monstrous and monolithic power is in truth but a hollow house of cards. Lord I pray we remember You can easily change all of this. Let us not lose faith in You at this critical time. We have seen the moves of the enemy Lord, and it is with the greatest anticipation that we now watch and wait to see what You shall do; whatever it is, I know it shall be something great and unexpected. Let us all pray in the greatest faith and conviction that Your will is soon done. In Jesus precious name I pray O Lord, Amen.

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Jane Napper
March 16, 2021

May God Most High Himself defeat this H R 1. This will change our nation forever for the worst.

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Bonnie
March 16, 2021

Amen! I stand in Agreement with you Rochelle!

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Bonnie
March 16, 2021

Communism at work! Control, the Left chronically in charge – no more Christian Conservative Republicans in Office most likely anywhere not just the Oval Office, more division, more evil & sin on our country which will bring judgement we ALL will suffer, more anger and frustration, chaos, and fear! Ultimate CONTROL! Republicans, please do your job and stop this travesty! You can help our country and the American people or you can cave to the Left and betray us and our country including your own families! ACT! Stop it PLEASE!

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Kathy S R Heppner
March 16, 2021

I am an American living in Canada as I am married to a hard working Christian Canadian gentleman. I cannot use most sites to sign forms or surveys as they are not set up for out of country Americans. The one thing left to me however is prayer and pray I will. I am a Christian and still an American citizen.
Precious Heavenly Father, we are aware that the devil no longer hides, he operates in plain sight, one of the places being in our Congress, never the less Lord you are bigger than the devil. I pray that you would move upon the heart and minds of each member of the U.S. Senate that they would reject this hideous bill H.R.1. Let the hearts of all Americans be touched to turn to you in repentance, prayer, and PRAISE, these things we ask in the mighty and precious name of Christ Jesus, Amen.

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Mark Ziemer
March 16, 2021

Father God,
We are so righteous and others are so evil. We cry out in horror at how blind, closed-minded and dangerous they are. But as we pause to say – save us from them and destroy their cause – oh Lord we hear your “woes” in Matthew 23 and Luke 11. Are we the hypocrites and blind guides?
O Holy Spirit, are you not stirring us to realize that when we are most righteous, certain and seeing others as dangerous that it may be we who are not listening.
Teach us to pray, Almighty God, that your will is done, your kingdom and not ours is established, and that your name, love and salvation be glorified and not my values.

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Barbara Hesch
March 16, 2021

Even though HR1 passed in the House, it will be harder to pass in the Senate because they need 60 votes. It’s not 50/50. Republicans need to stick together to not get it passed. We already know how the majority of Democrats will vote.

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Jeffrey Dean
March 16, 2021

I would call this the, “Who wants another Civil War” bill. If passed, America will become a one party country akin to California and New York. Prayers for Joe Manchin and kyrsten sinema to oppose this and getting rid of the filibuster.

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Tiger
March 16, 2021

This bill should be called, Against The People, For The Politicians Act!

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Rochelle
March 16, 2021

Father God,
I ask You to move powerfully in the hearts and minds of Senators who are Democrats, especially those who are Christians. Give them the knowledge, understanding, wisdom, and discernment to see and recognize how evil this bill is. Give them the courage of Daniel to stand against an evil government decree. Cause them to know You will not forsake them and their first loyalty must be to You and not their political party.
For those Democrat Senators who are moral people but are not believers I pray for Your Holy Spirit to come upon them pricking their consciences and convicting them of the great harm this bill would do to our nation.
We pray for many Democrats to be delivered from participating in evil legislation.
Our eyes are on You, LORD. We are trusting You to save us and our nation. “We are Your people, the sheep of Your pasture. . . . Give thanks to Him and bless His name. For the LORD is good. His mercy is everlasting and His faithfulness endures throughout all generations.” (from Psalm 100)
We pray all this in the Name that is above all names, Jesus the Christ. Amen.

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    Walter
    March 16, 2021

    Amen

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    Carol Frink
    March 16, 2021

    I agree with you precious sister. God is good and His mercy endures forever. He is always working. He inhabits the praises of His children so let’s praise Him and stand expectant!! He is the God of the breakthrough! Sing & praise Him!!

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Patricia Staples
March 16, 2021

Father, I boldly come before you to declare this bill HR-1 as evil and demonic in a Satanic plan to destroy the integrity of our electoral system. I want to see Your will done in the United States and ask that by Your power Lord you give courage to all Republicans in the Senate to stand against this bill and vote NO. Father give courage to at least two Democrats to stand against the evil ones in the Senate of this bill HR-1 and bring it down in defeat. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen

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Teresa Rains
March 16, 2021

Rep. Tuberville, Alabama

I pray that the Lord Jesus will grant you the courage and strength to stand against this
Bill. The Lord has sent you there to stand for the people of Alabama and the entire nation.

“For God did not give is the Spirit of fear, but the spirit of power, and of love and a
sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7

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Dana Hutto
March 16, 2021

Father, you are good and your mercy endures forever! Our hope and trust is in you, O Lord. Proverb 21:1 says, kings heart’s are in your hand; like rivers, you turn them wherever you wish. Father, I ask that you turn the hearts of our senators to do what is in aligned with your heart and your will for America concerning this bill. I. Jesus name, amen.

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Steve Kent
March 16, 2021

Father I am in agreement with prayers of your people. I likewise pray in the words of others to come to the aid of our nation and all its citizens. Our nation has never been so close as we are in splitting. For if this is to happen war would be close behind. I pray that Michael with his warring Angels complete their battle in the heavenly war. Allow us Lord to bow to you as our King and receive all glory, honor, and praise our your believers here on earth and the millions more that witness your power. In the mighty name of Jesus I pray. Amen

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Angie Searls
March 16, 2021

Lord help our country
NO NO NO NO to pass this bill

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CM Brown
March 16, 2021

Dear God, Thank You that prayer is powerful. May we as a nation turn back to You, in these matters that concern us all. I beg You to PLEASE do not let this bill pass. Please let good overcome evil. I know You are still in control; please heavenly Father, for the remnant of us who still believe in the power of prayer, please help us. I pray that those who are orchestrating this evil will see the light, and seek Your face.

Amen.

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Karen Rasmussen
March 16, 2021

This bill would be the demise of our republic and our wonderful America as we know it. It cannot pass. Anyone with any integrity at all would not even consider it.

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Loren Loving J.D
March 16, 2021

PLEASE ACT!!! Tell everyone you know to call/email their Senators (https://congresslookup.com) to vote NO against this Unconstitutional bill:
Under both the Elections Clause of Article I of the Constitution and the Electors Clause of Article II, STATES (NOT the fed gov’t) have principal — and with presidential elections, exclusive — responsibility to safeguard the manner of holding elections!

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Jen
March 16, 2021

Lord God your word says that there are more that be with us than they that be with them, so we ask you to send your mighty warring angels to go forth now and strike at the root of this heinous HR1, cast it down, and all spirits of darkness and obliterate it in Jesus mighty name! Lord God please do the same for all other wicked Amendments, bills, act and such, dear God. Our eyes are on you and our hope is in you oh Lord. We will praise you with all of our hearts as you bring revival to America and to the world, in Jesus name. Amen.

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Daniel
March 16, 2021

Thank you God for allowing us to see the things that are going on around us in America. God, we thank you that we are not powerless. Dear precious God, we have been promised by you that you will fight our battles for us. God, we ask you to destroy all the works of the evil ones. We believe that this bill along with just about every bill that is being presented by the left is evil. God, we are nothing without you. We pass through life gaining victory after victory only through your guidance and help. If we try to destroy the works of the evil by the left, we will not succeed. We have only you God, to lead us to victory over the left’s attempts to destroy your glorious United States of America. God, please let your glory shine as we march on to victory through your overwhelming power. We ask for all of this in the name of your son Jesus. Amen

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Mary Lou Titus
March 16, 2021

Please vote no on this bill. It takes away state’s rights and validation of each voter. It opens up the ability to vote on line by cyber criminals all over the world. Voting by mail allows multiple votes by one person by just changing their name on the ballot. Please vote no!

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Tresa Nelson
March 16, 2021

I’ve been praying about this since I first heard of this!! I’ve contacted my Senators to them how I felt. I feel this is just one more step towards Socialism and I Pray to God that our Senators are to smart to vote for it!!!!

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Margaret Kost
March 16, 2021

Father, You are Lord and King of all. We praise Your Holy Name.
Your past blessings for America has stood because we made you our God. You still are our God in the hearts of many millions of us who revere you.
Today, I and many others who are praying, ask that you bring to light what our government has hidden and is trying to keep in the darkness by omission and evil to gain power and to destroy our freedoms that was generously endowed by you.
Please Lord, strike down H.R. 1 and allow your people in
America to reverently fight and maintain that We The People are One Nation under You!
In the name of Jesus our Lord and Savior, I ask and thank You, lord, Amen!

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THELMA JEAN HATKE
March 16, 2021

What the H— is wrong with our leaders? Why can they not want this country to continue as a free and honest nation as the constitution and bill of rights provides. Why is there always someone trying to get power over the rest of us> Power to gain control and demand we do as they want, rather than live by the 200 plus rules that has keep us as a FREE nation.

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    CM Brown
    March 16, 2021

    I totally agree. Evil is rampant, but God is in control!

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    M. Kost
    March 16, 2021

    This is what many of us struggle with. Why? Can’t they see? What is right
    in front of them?
    I say in response:
    Perhaps God has confounded them.
    In Isaiah’s words:
    “He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.”
    John 12:40
    Isaiah saw the glory of Jesus.
    Let your heart take courage, wait for the Lord. He will make a way where there seems to be no way. These end of days are fraught with difficulty as the times draws near.

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Betty
March 16, 2021

Father in Heaven Holy is your Name YeHoVah. You are in control Father. You know what evil man plans. Let thy will be done on earth and in America as it is in Heaven I pray. I ask that you would thwart the plans of the enemy and evil people. I pray you would have mercy and remove the blindness off of any one in government that has the least bit of awareness of righteousness and the laws of the land and YOU. Give them courage to vote against this bill. Open their eyes to the true intent of this bill. Father help us as a people and as a nation. We confess that apart from your intervention we are lost and will be destroyed as a republic. Hear the cries of your people and those who do not know you yet. Bring a harvest of souls into your Kingdom during this storm. Open, draw and bless with the gift of repentance those who have eyes to see and ears to hear YOUR call for salvation to them. Pour our your Holy Spirit on our nation and other Nations around the world right now that are crying out to you for help. Help YeHoVAh, Help us I pray. In Yeshua name, Amen

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Debby
March 16, 2021

Father God, we stand together in agreement regarding this travesty trying to be put upon our nation. We know there are those who feel alienated by their own party, the Democratic Party. we’ve heard them express they feel as if the party no longer represents their constituents or their own beliefs. Give them courage, boldness, strength, to stand up and vote against this bill. Pull the veil from their understanding and let Truth come forth. Convict their hearts to vote for the American people, not along party lines. Show them what it looks like to be courageous and give them a passion for it. On the other side of the aisle, give the Republicans the courage and wisdom to stand together against this bill. Reveal to them also the Truth of Life, Liberty, and Righteousness. We bind all fear, intimidation, bullying, lies and deception. Thank you Father for protecting our nation. In Jesus name we pray, amen.

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    Nelson
    March 16, 2021

    If every Republican votes against it and every Democrat for it Harris breaks the tie and Biden signs it and it is law. Next comes gun control/confiscation and we have lost our Republic!

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      Barbara Hesch
      March 16, 2021

      Nelson, they need 60 votes in the Senate to pass it, so it might not happen.

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Mike Mills
March 16, 2021

Our Lord,I pray to you through Your Son Jesus…
Please disallow passage of this bill HR1, it is not about free and fair elections.
It strengthens the “deception coup” that is ongoing since November of 2020.
It is dangerous and being done by nefarious people with nefarious motives.

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SaultoPaul
March 16, 2021

Father God Almighty.,.you are the one true God, above all in YOUR CREATION. You are Truth and Light, All KNOWING. You see the evil going on in this wicked and illegitimate group.

Lord we cry out for your help to repair the damage. With so many deceptions going forward in the capitol we are lost without you.
Send your angel army to stop this evil. Holy Spirit hover over these wicked politicians who are trying to legislate election fraud. Confuse them and cause discord. Turn one against the other. Send whistleblowers forth to communicate the truth. Throw them all out.
Lord you are the God of Joshua, Moses and Esther. Father God you are a Way Maker when everything seems hopeless. We pray for a miracle Father. Without Your Mighty Hand our country is lost.
We pray for one nation under God. Let it be so.

We pray this through the sacrifice and precious blood of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Emmanuel. Glory to God.
Amen

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Michael Wegner
March 16, 2021

This is completely wrong direction we are should be going!!! If you want to vote, show up in person!!!

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Ron
March 16, 2021

This is unconstitutional and nothing less than criminal activity

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    Nelson
    March 16, 2021

    Ron even if you are correct do you expect this Supreme Court to strike it down, I don’t.

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      Rochelle
      March 16, 2021

      But God is still sovereign and I believe He will rescue America.

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Lydia B. Miller
March 16, 2021

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, we cry out to you!
Thank-you for extending mercy to us. We love you !
Father God , you said your arm is not to short, that you are able to reach out to the senate, for the sake of this country & Americans, that you also love. Your ear is not too deaf that you can not hear, hear us crying this morning.Open the eyes of the senators, on both sides of the aisles.Tell them the truth,this is a dangerous bill,morning , noon and night, every minute of the day,convict them of their apathy,their passivity! Pour out your Holy Spirit on them.In Jesus name,I release you light over them , in that light shall be an increase of discerning spirit, and many shall fall at your feet and worship you as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.And you will call them to do your will,everything according to the purpose of raising up a standard for you! Thank you Jesus, we keep trusting that the enemies in the government will bow to the name of Jesus and be defeated , or else they will will flee and be defeated! O GOd have mercy, on us as a nation!

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Janet M Zinsmeister
March 16, 2021

I don’t agree with passing of the HR1 Bill. This Bill would open up all kind of problems in our elections. This last election was a disaster!!!
I pray this won’t pass!

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Vickie
March 16, 2021

Please continue to pray about this! If passed, it will ruin the integrity of our future elections. Pray without ceasing!

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    Nancy Berkey
    March 16, 2021

    We pull down the strongholds of the powers behind this evil bill.
    May the spirits of evil against this country be broken. Let God arise and His enemies be scattered.In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth our Lord.Amen ☦

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Amy
March 16, 2021

Hi, when I click the take action link, it goes to the equality act info and letter instead of the for the people act. Is there a letter to send for that?

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Pamela
March 16, 2021

I believe they are one and the same… Just two different names for it.

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    SaultoPaul
    March 16, 2021

    They are both evil but they are different pieces of legislation.

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    Cynthia
    March 16, 2021

    yes, Pamela, they are completely different.
    HR1 is an outrageous attack on a transparent, trustworthy voting process.
    The Equality Act (maybe HR 5) is an outrageous attack on our Creator’s Very Good work of creating us male and female.

    I recently heard a 3yr old sermon from John MacArthur on Rom 1:18-32 and how, because we have repressed the truth, which is manifest in us – so we are without excuse, He has given us over, not only to our vilest passions, but also to a debased mind which is unable even to reason.
    And yet, as always, God gives us hope!
    As John MacArthur continued, he pointed to Psalm 83:13-16. vv13-14 “Oh, that My people would listen to Me, that Israel would walk in My ways! I would soon subdue their enemies, and turn My hand against their adversaries.

    Dear Lord Jesus, You alone can set the captives free, open the eyes of the blind, open the ears of the deaf, and set at liberty those who are oppressed. And, Lord, we understand that the oppressed can feel right now like it’s us – those called by Your name, but it must also be those holding elected office (and yes, we did elect most of them) whom – it seems – You have given over to a debased mind – now oppressed by their own lusts – to do all those things listed in Romans 1:29-32 (but, Lord, search our own hearts, as well, as we review this list – and remind us why You shed Your blood, and rose again). O Father, have mercy on them, as well, for it is not Your will that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance and the knowledge of the truth. Thank you, Father!

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Dave
March 16, 2021

Father in heaven, I praise you and glorify you. I pray that you would intervene with this Congress and that each member of the Senate and House would seek your will in each act that is proposed. We ask as nation that this and all other evil and ill advised acts be eliminated and that our Congress would act honorably and only to glorify you each day. I pray that those who do not know you, would be saved and represent their people as you would wish for them to do. Thank you Father for loving us as we live in turmoil and sin.

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Tanya Terry
March 16, 2021

Lord, you say in your Word over and Over to the Israelites if they will repent you will stop the calamity from coming up on them. there’s so many of us in America asking forgiveness for the sins of our country and for our own sins. Lord how will these evil people know that you are the one true God unless you show them how you watch over the way of the righteous! Please bring glory to your name and Lord we pray that you will put a stop to this evil legislation that will be going on today in our Senate. Lord do a miracle. Cause the senators to do what is right in your eyes. I pray you will put persuasive speech in the mouth of your senators and cause those that are not yours to be persuaded to do what is right in your eyes. Amen.

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Carl Weirich
March 16, 2021

I pray the Senate will not pass this election law approved by the House. Let all election law changes be deferred to the States as the Constitution demands. Let a reversal of this attempt, to change these laws by Congress, arise from our elected men and women. Grant them courage and let Angels guide and protect them from evil. Also, bless the States to rise up and firmly take control of the election process away from the US Congress.

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    Nancy Berkey o
    March 16, 2021

    I also pray the elections would return to the state. I pray that any cheating in swing states would be revealed and stopped. In the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth ourLord and ourGod. Amen☦

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Jerry
March 16, 2021

The symbolism of 9-11 has been clarified. The two planes flying into the WTC represent:
HR-1, our reduction to third world status politically, and
HR-5 the destruction of any semblance of morality in our country.
Does anyone still not understand why the USA is not mentioned in Biblical prophecy?
God save us from those who supposedly represent us.

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Martha Anderson
March 16, 2021

Have mercy on us, Lord. We don’t deserve it, Lord. Please sweep over our land the mighty power of the Holy Spirit and wake up America to what satan is doing to deceive members of congress and our president and so many Americans. We need you, Lord, to defeat those who are trying to take away our freedoms, our Biblical history, and allegiance to our flag. Rabbi Jonathan Cahn has stated that You, Lord, have taken Your Hand off America. If that is so, Lord, how do we pray for our land? We need You, Lord. Help us, Lord. Humble us before You, and may we become more like you, Lord. Save us, Lord.

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Linda Todd
March 16, 2021

I pray our Father in Heaven will intervene in the hearts and minds of the Senate so this bill doesn’t pass. Our freedom to worship (among other first amendment rights) is at stake. To me this is the most important in the Bill of Rights. Taking away religious freedom is in the list of items in Rules for Radicals to cause us to turn to communism as a country. I pray God intervenes and stops the Senate from passing a Bill clearly against what the founders of our country envisioned for our nation. Freedom is at stake here. It’s about the federal government determining the course of our country and stealing the franchise from us all.

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Darla Lyons
March 16, 2021

Where is the letter for “For the People Act?” The letter attached is for the Equality Act. Thanks for al you do. Will send when the correct letter is attached.

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    Penni Bulten
    March 16, 2021

    They are one and the same. Remember, bills are often oxymorons and are named in a way that is a reversal of what they really mean. Remember the Affordable Care Act?

      J
      March 16, 2021

      I don’t believe they are one and the same. I think the Equality Act is S-1.

      Cynthia
      March 16, 2021

      HR1 is the For the People Act, an outrageous attack on a transparent, trustworthy election process

      HR5 is the Equality Act, an outrageous attack on God’s very good creation of us as male and female

      (see my comments, further back to the top)

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    Penni Bulten
    March 16, 2021

    My Mistake. HR 1 is the so-called ‘For The People Act’.

    Judy McDonough
    March 16, 2021

    Thank you for alerting us to the error. It has been fixed. Here is the correct link:
    https://www.votervoice.net/IFAPRAY/campaigns/64034/respond

Carol
March 16, 2021

O Lord, We have been infiltrated by diabolical spirits throwing everything into the ring of fire! How can we fathom how this happened to our nation at this point? The only thing left for us to do is to fall prostrate at your feet, humble ourselves, and become holy bold in asking you to intervene in a mighty way so all will know that You are the supreme ruler of all nations! May there be such a stirring all over the world that one can hear the cries for You to come to our rescue! May our cries cause You to create chaos, confusion, delays, charges, divisions, and total destruction of those who would cheer that they have finally pulled off the big scam! Cause this voting fiasco to be the fall of the enemy and cause investigations to finally reveal the master fraud that took place in our elections! Lord, we need to hear You and see Your mighty power come down. As we raise our eyes and voices to you, we say Abba, Father. Save us! In Your son Jesus Christ’s name we pray, Amen and Amen!

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Judy Fishaw
March 16, 2021

The embedded letter is for the Equality Act not the For the People voting reform act. I and probably others already sent that one.
Please fix that.

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Dorthy A. Rice
March 16, 2021

Lord, please impress upon the hearts of our senators how dangerous this is and let them vote NO to this. You gave us the freedom to vote, and I pray that this freedom will not be stripped from us. We thank You for loving us enough to sacrifice Your life for us. Heal our land, dear Lord, I pray. Amen

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Shirley Gue
March 16, 2021

Not by might, nor by power, but by Your Spirit, Lord. I am convinced only You, Lord, can stop this fraud, corruption, and total overreach of our government, Yourself by an act of A mighty God! Our eyes are on You, Lord. We don’t know what to do but pray and fast for these hard and difficult things, call things that be not as though they are as You do, decree and declare Your word in Jesus’name and watch You establish Your Word and kingdom here on Earth as ii is in Heaven, and so our angels will execute it in the Earth for us heirs of salvation, worship You in spirit and in truth, having done all we know that You commanded us to do – do good, heal all who are oppressed by the devil, pray without ceasing, agree in prayer and intercession with Jesus and our sibling believers in Chríst of like precious faith, do the work of an evangelist in season and out of season, remember our battle is not with people, it is with the devil pure and simple, dark and pursue peace and unity, love, accept, and forgive others the same way Jesus does us, thank God in everything, stand the gap for every authority God placed over us be they officers of righteousness, first responders, military, civil servants, government officials and their families for a hedge of protection, due respect for their God given authority over us for our good, provision, healing, salvation, deliverance for them and their whole households, learn to be content with what we have, keep ourselves untainted by the world, be a voice for the voiceless, love God w all our heart, soul, mind, and strength and our neighbors as we love ourselves by Your grace, truth, and power working in and through us. Then like You told us through the prophets, after we have done all You told us to do, we are standing still, waiting expectantly for Your salvation in our United States of America, we will see You Make America Great Again, this battle is Yours, I only beliéve we will see You do all of this and more for us if we commit it to You, I know You will do it at just the right time, in just the right way, that the victory will be ours and You will help us crush the devil under our feet and keep him forever under our feet where he belongs, always the defeated foe. Thank You, Abba Father God, in Jesus’name for His honor, glory, and fame. Amen.

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Brittaney Hudgins
March 16, 2021

Father God, we humbly ask you to hear from Heaven the cry of the RIGHTEOUS! We need your help God. We pray in boldness and declare that you are above every wicked scheme planned by the enemy. We pray chaos and confusion into the enemies camp right now in the powerful name of Jesus. We plead the blood of Jesus over this nation and come against all wicked adgendas. We claim victory over our advasaries in Jesus name. God, we need you to send out a rushing wind of you Holy Spirit across this nation like never before. Wake up your people and give them wisdom and strength to fight against the plans of the enemy. We thank you for the breakthrough Father, you are worthy of all honor and glory. All power and dominon belongs to you. It’s in our true King Jesus name we pray, AMEN ⚔️🔥

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    Laura K
    March 16, 2021

    In absolute agreement.

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    Darlene Vassall
    March 16, 2021

    Powerful prayer , Brittney. We agree together . I will lift up my eyes toward the hills from where my help comes. My help help comes from My God which make the heavens and earth. May this bill never pass or any other bill these evil people want to pass to destroy our nation and take our freedoms from us. Thank you, for your forgivness, for your grace, mercy, faithfulness unto us. We humbly but boldly come asking you to help us, and stop this bill from ever happening. Thank you, Lord . Amen and Amen.

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Theresa Byer
March 16, 2021

Lord hear our prayers in Jesus name. Amen.

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Lisa
March 16, 2021

Praying against the corruption and evil that is in government, and behind the corruption in government; that all that is done in darkness is revealed and true justice is achieved. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

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