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I don't have a Democratic senator. Definitely call yours - even if they aren't a Democrat - but have a chance of voting no.
That said, serious question - does calling senators do anything? I've called mine before a few times and only got their answering machine (I think they just routed all calls to voicemail bc there were unpopular bills ready to be voted on that they had every intention of passing) then I got a stock letter telling me to shove it.
I guess what I'm trying to say is: why does calling senators matter? Does it actually influence policy decisions?
Okay then, call your Republican senator and tell him what a traitorous piece of shit he is!
Maybe if they understand just how deeply pissed off people are about them, they'll get scared and back off.
Oh I have. Hence the letters (and emails) telling me to shove it. I am not their target demographic and they do not need my vote.