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How Every Lawmaker Has Reacted to Comey’s Firing So Far

About 40 Republican lawmakers have questioned or asked for more details about President Trump’s decision to fire James B. Comey, the F.B.I. director. Most members of the party either supported Mr. Trump or avoided the issue, with two-thirds of House Republicans not commenting.

Virtually every Democrat has called for a special prosecutor or independent investigation to examine the ties between Trump’s associates and the Russian government.

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Call for ‘special prosecutor' or similar
001 R Republican
140 D Democrats or I Independents
R Rep. Tom McClintock Calif.
called for “independent prosecutor”, contingent on a prosecutor also investigating the Clinton emails, IRS scrutiny of conservative groups and Susan Rice's use of intelligence
I Sen. Angus King Me.
“necessary to appoint a Special Counsel”
I Sen. Bernie Sanders Vt.
“special counsel, independently appointed”
D Sen. Tammy Baldwin Wis.
“need a special prosecutor to lead a comprehensive and independent investigation”
D Sen. Michael Bennet Colo.
“need for an independent special prosecutor”
D Sen. Richard Blumenthal Conn.
“catastrophically compromised the FBI’s ongoing investigation”
D Sen. Cory Booker N.J.
“should set off alarm bells”
D Sen. Maria Cantwell Wash.
“need a special independent prosecutor”
D Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin Md.
“I'm calling for a #SpecialProsecutor and an independent commission”
D Sen. Bob Casey Pa.
“this is Nixonian”
D Sen. Chris Coons Del.
“it may well be time for us to have a special counsel appointed”
D Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto Nev.
“Americans deserve to know the truth”
D Sen. Joe Donnelly Ind.
“the American people deserve answers”
D Sen. Tammy Duckworth Ill.
“we need a special prosecutor”
D Sen. Richard J. Durbin Ill.
“an independent counsel and a special commission”
D Sen. Dianne Feinstein Calif.
“the appointment of a special counsel”
D Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand N.Y.
“we need an independent special prosecutor”
D Sen. Kamala Harris Calif.
“this cannot wait”
D Sen. Maggie Hassan N.H.
“a special prosecutor as well as a thorough Congressional investigation”
D Sen. Martin Heinrich N.M.
“smacks of President Nixon's Saturday Night Massacre”
D Sen. Heidi Heitkamp N.D.
“raises far more questions than it answers”
D Sen. Mazie K. Hirono Hawaii
“a special prosecutor and an independent investigation”
D Sen. Tim Kaine Va.
“inescapable comparisons to the Nixon era”
D Sen. Amy Klobuchar Minn.
“we need an independent commission and a special prosecutor”
D Sen. Patrick J. Leahy Vt.
“Nixonian”
D Sen. Joe Manchin III W.Va.
“This person would allow report directly to Congress on their investigation and findings”
D Sen. Edward J. Markey Mass.
“reminiscent of the Saturday Night Massacre during the Watergate scandal”
D Sen. Claire McCaskill Mo.
“important we have an independent prosecutor”
D Sen. Jeff Merkley Ore.
“need for an independent special prosecutor”
D Sen. Christopher S. Murphy Conn.
“it simply defies logic”
D Sen. Patty Murray Wash.
“the public deserves the truth”
D Sen. Gary Peters Mich.
the firing is “latest in long list of reasons why”
D Sen. Jack Reed R.I.
“shocking and disturbing”
D Sen. Brian Schatz Hawaii
“every patriotic American should demand a Special Prosecutor”
D Sen. Chuck Schumer N.Y.
“appoint special prosecutor”
D Sen. Jeanne Shaheen N.H.
“very disturbing”
D Sen. Debbie Stabenow Mich.
“a potential threat to our national security”
D Sen. Tom Udall N.M.
“special counsel” and “independent, bipartisan investigation”
D Sen. Chris Van Hollen Md.
“immediately appoint a special prosecutor”
D Sen. Mark Warner Va.
“deeply troubling”
D Sen. Elizabeth Warren Mass.
“we need an independent prosecutor”
D Sen. Ron Wyden Ore.
“special counsel must be appointed”
D Rep. Alma Adams N.C.
“troubling sequence of events”
D Rep. Pete Aguilar Calif.
“enough is enough”
D Rep. Nanette Barragán Calif.
“stunning and troubling”
D Rep. Karen Bass Calif.
“a special prosecutor," “an independent investigation”
D Rep. Don Beyer Va.
“an abuse of power”
D Rep. Earl Blumenauer Ore.
“we need an independent prosecutor NOW!"
D Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester Del.
“suspect to say the least”
D Rep. Brendan F. Boyle Pa.
“a Special Prosecutor” and “formal independent investigation”
D Rep. Robert A. Brady Pa.
“we need an independent special prosecutor more than ever”
D Rep. Anthony G. Brown Md.
“special counsel and independent commission”
D Rep. Julia Brownley Calif.
“the very foundation of our democracy is at stake”
D Rep. Cheri Bustos Ill.
“undermines the public trust”
D Rep. G. K. Butterfield N.C.
“not since Watergate”
D Rep. Michael E. Capuano Mass.
“special prosecutor or special investigation”
D Rep. André Carson Ind.
“9/11 style commission and a special independent prosecutor”
D Rep. Yvette D. Clarke N.Y.
“follow the facts”
D Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II Mo.
“the American people deserve a special prosecutor”
D Rep. Gerald E. Connolly Va.
“only way to restore credibility”
D Rep. Jim Cooper Tenn.
“calls to mind the worst days of Nixon”
D Rep. Charlie Crist Fla.
“the timing is extremely suspect”
D Rep. Joseph Crowley N.Y.
“extremely troubling”
D Rep. Tony Cárdenas Calif.
“I am outraged and disgusted”
D Rep. Peter A. DeFazio Ore.
“truly independent special prosecutor”
D Rep. Diana DeGette Colo.
“appoint an independent special counsel”
D Rep. Mark DeSaulnier Calif.
“an independent commission” and “a special prosecutor”
D Rep. John Delaney Md.
“we need an independent special prosecutor”
D Rep. Ted Deutch Fla.
“a disgraceful abuse of power”
D Rep. Debbie Dingell Mich.
“need for a truly independent investigation and a special prosecutor”
D Rep. Mike Doyle Pa.
“suspicious”
D Rep. Keith Ellison Minn.
“a Constitutional crisis”
D Rep. Eliot L. Engel N.Y.
“need for a special prosecutor and an independent commission”
D Rep. Anna G. Eshoo Calif.
“an independent commission or special prosecutor”
D Rep. Adriano Espaillat N.Y.
“a 9/11 style commission and a special independent prosecutor”
D Rep. Elizabeth Esty Conn.
“sets our nation on course for a constitutional crisis”
D Rep. Dwight Evans Pa.
“need an independent commission and a special prosecutor”
D Rep. Bill Foster Ill.
“deeply disturbing”
D Rep. Lois Frankel Fla.
“deeply disturbed”
D Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Hawaii
“an independent commission or special prosecutor”
D Rep. Ruben Gallego Ariz.
“looks an awful lot like a cover-up”
D Rep. John Garamendi Calif.
“a special prosecutor” or “an independent commission”
D Rep. Gene Green Tex.
“the American people deserve an answer”
D Rep. Al Green Tex.
“independent prosecutor or an independent commission with subpoena powers”
D Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez Ill.
“President Trump is up to no good”
D Rep. Colleen Hanabusa Hawaii
“let's appoint an independent commission or special prosecutor”
D Rep. Alcee L. Hastings Fla.
“cries out for a special prosecutor”
D Rep. Jim Himes Conn.
“deeply troubled
D Rep. Jared Huffman Calif.
“we need a special prosecutor + indep commission”
D Rep. Hakeem Jeffries N.Y.
“we DEMAND immediate appointment of Independent, Special Prosecutor”
D Rep. Hank Johnson Ga.
“conduct an independent and immediate investigation led by a special prosecutor”
D Rep. Robin Kelly Ill.
“cannot afford anymore diversions or double speak”
D Rep. Derek Kilmer Wash.
“appoint a special prosecutor”
D Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Ill.
“need for an independent commission or a fully independent prosecutor”
D Rep. Jim Langevin R.I.
“it is imperative”
D Rep. Al Lawson Fla.
“the American people deserve to know the truth”
D Rep. Ted Lieu Calif.
“deeply shocking”
D Rep. Alan Lowenthal Calif.
“preserve our democracy”
D Rep. Nita M. Lowey N.Y.
“a special prosecutor and an independent, bipartisan Congressional commission”
D Rep. Stephen F. Lynch Mass.
“a bipartisan, independent commission appointed by Congress, as well as a Special Prosecutor”
D Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney N.Y.
“a special commission and indep. prosecutor”
D Rep. Doris Matsui Calif.
“we must have an independent prosecutor”
D Rep. Betty McCollum Minn.
“unprecedented decision”
D Rep. Jerry McNerney Calif.
“we need a special prosecutor”
D Rep. Gregory W. Meeks N.Y.
“need to appoint a special prosecutor”
D Rep. Seth Moulton Mass.
“a special prosecutor” and “an independent, bipartisan commission”
D Rep. Jerrold Nadler N.Y.
“a special prosecutor and an independent 911-style investigative panel”
D Rep. Richard E. Neal Mass.
“virtually unprecedented in American history and deeply troubling”
D Rep. Beto O'Rourke Tex.
“time for Congress to do it's part”
D Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. N.J.
“impartial special prosecutor”
D Rep. Ed Perlmutter Colo.
“we need an independent special prosecutor”
D Rep. Chellie Pingree Me.
“I’ve called for an outside, special prosecutor”
D Rep. Stacey Plaskett V.I.
“independent special prosecutor”
D Rep. Mark Pocan Wis.
“it's imperative we have a special prosecutor”
D Rep. David E. Price N.C.
“rash and unprecedented”
D Rep. Mike Quigley Ill.
“I've said it before, and I'll say it again”
D Rep. Jacky Rosen Nev.
“only beholden to the truth”
D Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger Md.
“the rule of law and justice are backbones of our country”
D Rep. Bobby L. Rush Ill.
“we need a special prosecutor”
D Rep. Tim Ryan Ohio
“yet another disturbing development”
D Rep. Adam B. Schiff Calif.
“independent prosecutor must be appointed to restore any public confidence”
D Rep. Kurt Schrader Ore.
“we needed a special prosecutor yesterday”
D Rep. Terri A. Sewell Ala.
the decision “should set off an alarm”
D Rep. Brad Sherman Calif.
“what’s Trump trying to hide?"
D Rep. Albio Sires N.J.
“a special prosecutor and independent commission”
D Rep. Adam Smith Wash.
“get to the bottom of what happened”
D Rep. Darren Soto Fla.
“destroying our democracy”
D Rep. Jackie Speier Calif.
“akin to Nixon & Watergate”
D Rep. Tom Suozzi N.Y.
“appointed immediately”
D Rep. Mark Takano Calif.
“we need an independent prosecutor”
D Rep. Mike Thompson Calif.
“urgent need for special prosecutor”
D Rep. Dina Titus Nev.
“what are you hiding?"
D Rep. Paul Tonko N.Y.
“time to appoint special prosecutor”
D Rep. Norma J. Torres Calif.
“independent, non-partisan commission and special prosecutor”
D Rep. Niki Tsongas Mass.
“puts our nation in an untenable position”
D Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez N.Y.
“appoint a special counsel immediately”
D Rep. Tim Walz Minn.
“we need a #SpecialProsecutor & #IndependentCommission”
D Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Fla.
“a dark day for justice in America”
D Rep. Peter Welch Vt.
“an independent prosecutor or a nonpartisan commission”
D Rep. Frederica S. Wilson Fla.
“an independent prosecutor should be named”
D Rep. John Yarmuth Ky.
“absolutely dire need”
Call for independent investigation
06 R Republicans
84 D Democrats
R Sen. John McCain Ariz.
“I have long called for a special congressional committee”
R Rep. Justin Amash Mich.
reviewing “independent commission”
R Rep. Mike Coffman Colo.
“independent investigation”
R Rep. Barbara Comstock Va.
“there must be an independent investigation”
R Rep. Carlos Curbelo Fla.
“establish a Select Committee”
R Rep. Erik Paulsen Minn.
“I believe these circumstances call for an independent investigation”
D Sen. Sherrod Brown Ohio
“need an independent investigation”
D Sen. Thomas R. Carper Del.
“need an independent commission with outside investigators”
D Sen. Al Franken Minn.
“we need an independent investigation”
D Sen. Robert Menendez N.J.
“American ppl still deserve the truth”
D Sen. Bill Nelson Fla.
“need an independent commission”
D Sen. Jon Tester Mont.
“urgent need for an independent investigation”
D Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse R.I.
“thorough, independent investigation”
D Rep. Ami Bera Calif.
“now more than ever”
D Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr. Ga.
“shocked”
D Rep. Suzanne Bonamici Ore.
“we must have an independent investigation”
D Rep. Salud Carbajal Calif.
“anything less would imperil our democracy”
D Rep. Kathy Castor Fla.
“a blatant attempt to stall”
D Rep. Joaquin Castro Tex.
“extremely suspicious”
D Rep. Judy Chu Calif.
“nothing normal” about the firing
D Rep. David Cicilline R.I.
“I am deeply concerned by this news”
D Rep. Katherine M. Clark Mass.
“an immediate independent investigation”
D Rep. William Lacy Clay Mo.
“#IndependentInvestigationNow”
D Rep. Steve Cohen Tenn.
“our democracy is in danger”
D Rep. John Conyers Jr. Mich.
“must have an independent, non-partisan commission”
D Rep. Lou Correa Calif.
“must have a transparent, unbiased and effective investigation
D Rep. Jim Costa Calif.
“to get to the bottom of this”
D Rep. Joe Courtney Conn.
“we need an immediate and independent investigation”
D Rep. Elijah E. Cummings Md.
“Congress must restore credibility”
D Rep. Susan A. Davis Calif.
“we won't get to the truth”
D Rep. Rosa DeLauro Conn.
“demand an independent commission with subpoena power”
D Rep. Suzan DelBene Wash.
“merit an independent investigation”
D Rep. Lloyd Doggett Tex.
“Nixonion dismissal”
D Rep. Josh Gottheimer N.J.
“I have some serious questions and concerns”
D Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva Ariz.
“#IndependentInvestigationNow”
D Rep. Denny Heck Wash.
“this will not stand”
D Rep. Brian Higgins N.Y.
“a full and formal independent investigation”
D Rep. Pramila Jayapal Wash.
“need a fully bipartisan and independent investigation”
D Rep. Marcy Kaptur Ohio
“this is a flash back to the days of Richard Nixon”
D Rep. William Keating Mass.
“this shatters public confidence in our systems”
D Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy III Mass.
“need independent #TrumpRussia investigation now”
D Rep. Ro Khanna Calif.
“I support a bipartisan, independent commission”
D Rep. Dan Kildee Mich.
“we need an independent & bipartisan investigation”
D Rep. Ann McLane Kuster N.H.
“an independent nonpartisan investigation”
D Rep. Rick Larsen Wash.
“urgent need for an independent commission”
D Rep. John B. Larson Conn.
“it shouldn't be about Democrat or Republican, it should be about America”
D Rep. Brenda Lawrence Mich.
“we need an independent commission”
D Rep. Barbara Lee Calif.
“history will remember their actions."
D Rep. Sander M. Levin Mich.
“shocking action”
D Rep. Daniel Lipinski Ill.
“firing of #Comey troubling”
D Rep. Dave Loebsack Iowa
“an abuse of power”
D Rep. Zoe Lofgren Calif.
“Congress must create independent, bipartisan commission”
D Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham N.M.
“independent, non-partisan investigation”
D Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney N.Y.
“it's a Tuesday night massacre”
D Rep. A. Donald McEachin Va.
“you can’t make this stuff up”
D Rep. Jim McGovern Mass.
“full, bipartisan, independent investigation”
D Rep. Grace Meng N.Y.
“a fair and impartial investigation”
D Rep. Gwen Moore Wis.
“independent, bipartisan commission”
D Rep. Stephanie Murphy Fla.
“follow the evidence wherever it leads”
D Rep. Grace F. Napolitano Calif.
“independent, bipartisan commission”
D Rep. Rick Nolan Minn.
“independent commission”
D Rep. Donald Norcross N.J.
“independent investigation”
D Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton D.C.
“independent, bipartisan commission”
D Rep. Tom O'Halleran Ariz.
“independent select commission”
D Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. N.J.
“a fully independent investigation "
D Rep. Jimmy Panetta Calif.
“independent, bipartisan commission”
D Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr. N.J.
“Trump is staring scandal in the face”
D Rep. Nancy Pelosi Calif.
“act immediately to create an independent, bipartisan commission”
D Rep. Scott Peters Calif.
“something that happens in dictatorships”
D Rep. Jared Polis Colo.
“absolutely vital”
D Rep. Jamie Raskin Md.
“the strongest possibility for the truth to come out”
D Rep. Kathleen Rice N.Y.
“Congress must immediately appoint an independent commission”
D Rep. Cedric L. Richmond La.
“this Administration can’t be trusted to investigate itself”
D Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard Calif.
“commission to investigate #TrumpRussia NOW”
D Rep. Raul Ruiz Calif.
“extremely troubled”
D Rep. John Sarbanes Md.
“establish an independent, bipartisan commission”
D Rep. Jan Schakowsky Ill.
“need for an independent investigation”
D Rep. Brad Schneider Ill.
“deeply troubling”
D Rep. Robert C. Scott Va.
“Congress must establish a non-partisan commission”
D Rep. José E. Serrano N.Y.
“we need an independent investigation”
D Rep. Carol Shea-Porter N.H.
“highly unusual action”
D Rep. Kyrsten Sinema Ariz.
“it's painfully obvious”
D Rep. Louise M. Slaughter N.Y.
“we need an independent commission”
D Rep. Eric Swalwell Calif.
“independent bipartisan commission”
D Rep. Linda T. Sánchez Calif.
I continue to call for an independent investigation
D Rep. Bennie Thompson Miss.
“independent commission”
D Rep. Juan C. Vargas Calif.
“many red flags”
D Rep. Marc Veasey Tex.
“serious concerns”
D Rep. Maxine Waters Calif.
“independent commission”
D Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman N.J.
“zero confidence in the ability of any Trump-appointed FBI Director”
Questions or concerns
42 R Republicans
08 D Democrats
R Sen. John Boozman Ark.
“Americans deserve a full explanation”
R Sen. Richard M. Burr N.C.
“troubled”
R Sen. Shelley Moore Capito W.Va.
“I think we need to find out what's happened and why”
R Sen. Bob Corker Tenn.
“will raise questions”
R Sen. Jeff Flake Ariz.
can't find “an acceptable rationale”
R Sen. John Hoeven N.D.
“timing of his dismissal raises questions”
R Sen. James Lankford Okla.
“deserve an explanation”
R Sen. Jerry Moran Kan.
“deserve more information”
R Sen. Lisa Murkowski Alaska
“serious cause for concern”
R Sen. Rob Portman Ohio
“should provide a fuller explanation”
R Sen. Marco Rubio Fla.
“I do have questions”
R Sen. Ben Sasse Neb.
“very troubling”
R Sen. Dan Sullivan Alaska
“The timing of the president's firing of Director Comey raises questions”
R Sen. John Thune S.D.
“I think there are questions about timing”
R Rep. Jack Bergman Mich.
“I share concerns”
R Rep. Steve Chabot Ohio
“raises a number of questions”
R Rep. Jason Chaffetz Utah
Urged Justice Department's inspector general to review firing
R Rep. Ryan A. Costello Pa.
“the explanation for the firing has been insufficient”
R Rep. Rodney Davis Ill.
“the most surprising move that I’ve seen out of that administration”
R Rep. Charlie Dent Pa.
“confounding and troubling”
R Rep. Dan Donovan N.Y.
“raises natural questions”
R Rep. John J. Faso N.Y.
“the facts must be known”
R Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Pa.
“his removal clearly raise questions”
R Rep. Mike Gallagher Wis.
“serious concerns and unanswered questions”
R Rep. French Hill Ark.
“a reasonable cause for concern."
R Rep. Randy Hultgren Ill.
“I want to get real answers”
R Rep. Will Hurd Tex.
“the timing of James Comey's firing is troubling”
R Rep. Lynn Jenkins Kan.
“there are too many conflicting reports within the Administration”
R Rep. John Katko N.Y.
“a clear explanation into the rationale and timing”
R Rep. Adam Kinzinger Ill.
“the American people deserve answers”
R Rep. Leonard Lance N.J.
“The American people deserve a fuller explanation”
R Rep. Frank A. LoBiondo N.J.
“deeply troublesome”
R Rep. Martha E. McSally Ariz.
“deeply concerning”
R Rep. Ed Royce Calif.
“Timing of Comey's firing raises many questions”
R Rep. Mark Sanford S.C.
“it simply raises questions”
R Rep. Lloyd K. Smucker Pa.
raises serious and legitimate questions
R Rep. Elise Stefanik N.Y.
“I have concerns about the timing”
R Rep. Scott Taylor Va.
“troubled by the timing of the Director's dismissal”
R Rep. Mac Thornberry Tex.
“the timing and the circumstances leave a lot of questions”
R Rep. Pat Tiberi Ohio
“many questions about Director Comey’s firing”
R Rep. Fred Upton Mich.
“not privy to the justification nor the details behind the firing”
R Rep. Mimi Walters Calif.
“Comey’s removal must not impede or jeopardize any ongoing FBI investigations”
D Rep. Joyce Beatty Ohio
“wait... what?!?"
D Rep. Val B. Demings Fla.
“very concerning”
D Rep. Marcia L. Fudge Ohio
“the American people deserve answers”
D Rep. Steny H. Hoyer Md.
“deeply troubling”
D Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Tex.
“raises deep constitutional concerns”
D Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson Tex.
“provide a full accounting and justification for this decision”
D Rep. Ron Kind Wis.
“grotesque abuse of power”
D Rep. Ben Ray Luján N.M.
“staggering”
Neutral or support
98 R Republicans
00 D Democrats
R Sen. Lamar Alexander Tenn.
Senate should have “thorough hearings” on new nominee
R Sen. Roy Blunt Mo.
“will restore confidence”
R Sen. Bill Cassidy La.
“he had become the issue”
R Sen. Thad Cochran Miss.
R Sen. Susan Collins Me.
“inevitable conclusion”
R Sen. John Cornyn Tex.
“Ds were against Comey”
R Sen. Tom Cotton Ark.
“the most important thing now is that the President nominate a new director”
R Sen. Michael D. Crapo Idaho
R Sen. Ted Cruz Tex.
Comey “lost the confidence of both Republicans and Democrats”
R Sen. Steve Daines Mont.
“regain public trust”
R Sen. Michael B. Enzi Wyo.
“leave it to the administration to answer questions about its decision
R Sen. Joni Ernst Iowa
“this decision was up to President Trump to make”
R Sen. Cory Gardner Colo.
“The next director of the FBI, like Comey, must be an independent voice for the bureau”
R Sen. Lindsey Graham S.C.
“a fresh start”
R Sen. Charles E. Grassley Iowa
“the FBI Director serves at the pleasure of the president”
R Sen. Orrin G. Hatch Utah
“time for new leadership at the FBI”
R Sen. Dean Heller Nev.
“I'm committed to protecting our democratic process”
R Sen. James M. Inhofe Okla.
“I think it was the right thing to do”
R Sen. Ron Johnson Wis.
“I thank Director Comey for his service”
R Sen. John Kennedy La.
“the White House timing on this was less than impeccable”
R Sen. Mike Lee Utah
“The real test now is finding a candidate that can restore trust in the FBI."
R Sen. Mitch McConnell Ky.
Democrats “repeatedly and sharply criticized” Comey
R Sen. Rand Paul Ky.
“couldn’t happen soon enough”
R Sen. David Perdue Ga.
"@POTUS acted decisively & within his authority”
R Sen. Jim Risch Idaho
“will review the facts”
R Sen. Pat Roberts Kan.
“a swift confirmation of a new FBI Director”
R Sen. Michael Rounds S.D.
“his termination will not be allowed to impede in these investigations”
R Sen. Tim Scott S.C.
“I want to personally thank Director Comey”
R Sen. Richard C. Shelby Ala.
“the President has the right to fire anyone with cause”
R Sen. Luther Strange Ala.
“I support General Sessions and Rosenstein”
R Sen. Thom Tillis N.C.
“attempted to lead the FBI to the best of his ability”
R Sen. Patrick J. Toomey Pa.
“next FBI director should continue pursuing ongoing investigations”
R Sen. Roger Wicker Miss.
“I think he has been controversial over time”
R Sen. Todd Young Ind.
“will help restore Americans’ confidence”
R Rep. Robert B. Aderholt Ala.
“I trust and respect Attorney General Jeff Sessions and this action came from his recommendation”
R Rep. Don Bacon Neb.
“important for us to focus on appointing a new FBI Director”
R Rep. Jim Banks Ind.
“Comey lost the trust of both Rs and Ds”
R Rep. Lou Barletta Pa.
“confident that the FBI will continue to do its job”
R Rep. Andy Barr Ky.
“his prerogative to dismiss the director”
R Rep. Andy Biggs Ariz.
“I think it was appropriate”
R Rep. Mike Bishop Mich.
“ensure the next director can lead with the integrity and confidence”
R Rep. Diane Black Tenn.
“President Trump is having to clean up a lot of President Obama’s messes”
R Rep. Marsha Blackburn Tenn.
“His removal from this office is warranted”
R Rep. Rod Blum Iowa
“it's probably time for Comey to go”
R Rep. Dave Brat Va.
“it is time for new leadership”
R Rep. Vern Buchanan Fla.
R Rep. Bradley Byrne Ala.
“made the correct decision”
R Rep. Ken Calvert Calif.
“I believe that Deputy AG Rosenstein’s letter lays out the case for a new FBI Director”
R Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter Ga.
Comey has “become a polarizing figure”
R Rep. Liz Cheney Wyo.
“Best. Termination. Letter. Ever."
R Rep. Chris Collins N.Y.
Comey “serves at the pleasure of the President”
R Rep. James R. Comer Ky.
“the president did the right thing”
R Rep. Warren Davidson Ohio
“unquestionably led divisive and complex investigations”
R Rep. Ron DeSantis Fla.
“made the right decision”
R Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart Fla.
“the FBI Director should be above controversy”
R Rep. Blake Farenthold Tex.
Comey's face “was on TV way too much”
R Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen N.J.
“I guess in this business, nothing is too surprising”
R Rep. Robert W. Goodlatte Va.
“President's prerogative”
R Rep. Trey Gowdy S.C.
“appreciate his service”
R Rep. Morgan Griffith Va.
“the President’s action should not come as a total shock”
R Rep. Andy Harris Md.
“I trust the judgment of Mr. Rosenstein”
R Rep. Vicky Hartzler Mo.
“Comey had become a lightning rod of controversy”
R Rep. Darrell Issa Calif.
“Comey had lost my confidence long ago”
R Rep. Bill Johnson Ohio
Trump is “free to hire and fire appointees”
R Rep. Mike Johnson La.
“Director Comey was a faithful public servant”
R Rep. Jim Jordan Ohio
“you have to be crazy not to have lost confidence” in Comey
R Rep. Peter T. King N.Y.
“Trump has the statutory right and Constitutional authority to remove the FBI Director."
R Rep. Steve Knight Calif.
“The President has the authority to hire or fire anyone”
R Rep. David Kustoff Tenn.
“I thank Director Comey for his years of tireless public service”
R Rep. Darin M. LaHood Ill.
“I am interested in learning more about the reasons for his dismissal”
R Rep. Doug LaMalfa Calif.
“it was the right time to make a change”
R Rep. Roger Marshall Kan.
“gathering available information tonight”
R Rep. Thomas Massie Ky.
“Hillary Clinton would have done it sooner”
R Rep. Kevin McCarthy Calif.
“it’s probably a good decision”
R Rep. Patrick T. McHenry N.C.
look forward to “learning more about their reasoning”
R Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers Wash.
“the President must have confidence in those who work for him”
R Rep. Mark Meadows N.C.
“it could have come at a better time”
R Rep. Patrick Meehan Pa.
Comey “was confronted with no good choices”
R Rep. Luke Messer Ind.
“we all need to hit the pause button and make sure we get the facts”
R Rep. Markwayne Mullin Okla.
“I think that the president did the right thing”
R Rep. Bruce Poliquin Me.
“continue to closely monitor this issue”
R Rep. John Ratcliffe Tex.
“he lost the faith and trust of American people”
R Rep. Tom Reed N.Y.
“the FBI Director serves at the pleasure of the President”
R Rep. Todd Rokita Ind.
“nothing unprecedented, or exceptional”
R Rep. Peter Roskam Ill.
“Comey had become a lightning rod for criticism”
R Rep. David Rouzer N.C.
“difficult circumstances require a fresh start”
R Rep. Steve Russell Okla.
“he serves at the pleasure of the president”
R Rep. Paul D. Ryan Wis.
“it is entirely within the president's role and authority to relieve him”
R Rep. Bill Shuster Pa.
Trump's decision is “within his authority”
R Rep. Lamar Smith Tex.
“this is a fresh start”
R Rep. Chris Stewart Utah
“wish him well in the future”
R Rep. Claudia Tenney N.Y.
“clear that Director Comey had lost the confidence of members of both parties”
R Rep. Scott Tipton Colo.
Mr. Comey's actions were “not in keeping with standard Department of Justice protocol”
R Rep. Jackie Walorski Ind.
“I appreciate James Comey’s service”
R Rep. Randy Weber Tex.
“the president acted within his jurisdiction”
R Rep. Joe Wilson S.C.
“fully respect the President's decision”
R Rep. Don Young Alaska
“well within the President’s authority”
R Rep. Lee Zeldin N.Y.
“a fresh start”
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141 R Republicans
011 D Democrats