You can support Judge Chen's nomination by calling the Senate Leadership and your home state Senators at 202-224-3121 and asking them to support an up-or-down vote for Judge Chen before the full Senate. Here's some more information on who to call and how to do it:
To call Senate Majority Leader Reid, Senate Minority Leader McConnell, and your home state Senators, follow these steps:This info comes courtesy of the Asian American Justice Center and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. Judge Chen has waited longer than any other current judicial nominee for a confirmation vote. He was originally nominated to a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on August 6, 2009. What's up with that? Let's finish this!
* Call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121.
* When the operator at the switchboard picks up, let them know that you would like to be connected to the office of Senate Majority Leader Reid, Senate Minority Leader McConnell, or one of your home state Senators.
* When the Senator's staffer picks up, politely introduce yourself and say that you would like the Senator to support Judge Chen's nomination and ensure that he has an up-or-down vote, and that his confirmation is important to the Asian Pacific American community. The staffer may ask you for your address or zip code to confirm the state in which you reside. The staffer will make a note of your call and your support of Judge Chen.
* Repeat with the rest of the Senate leadership and your home state Senators!
You can find your home state Senator as well as their contact information here or simply call the Capitol switchboard at (202) 244-3121. Call your Senators NOW to urge them to hold a vote on the nomination of Judge Edward M. Chen.
