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Originally published by The Sunlight Foundation. Updated regularly.

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EvanJenkinsWV (R-W.Va.)
@EvanJenkinsWV

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Less than 48hrs until the end of quarter deadline in our race against Joe Manchin—will you join #TeamJenkins today?… https://t.co/hX40rkref9

Deleted after 59 weeks at 9:06 PM on 17 Aug 18.
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JimPressOffice (R-Wis.)
@JimPressOffice

Congressman Sensenbrenner Reintroduces the MOTION Act in the House of Representatives #WI05 https://t.co/ZS5AR6iDRL https://t.co/fniCln1cGX

Deleted after 235 weeks at 1:04 PM on 01 Jan 22.
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JimPressOffice (R-Wis.)
@JimPressOffice

A fun moment between friends: @SpeakerRyan gives the Dean his belated birthday gift on the Speaker's Balcony! #WI05 https://t.co/91kMC6Xq1K

Deleted after 235 weeks at 1:04 PM on 01 Jan 22.
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CollinsforGA (R-Ga.)
@Douglas_Collins

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Dear "Sanctuary" Cities, this isn't complicated... Follow the rule of law! #IllegalImmigation #GaPol https://t.co/aIDR55DsZA

Deleted after 134 weeks at 5:48 AM on 29 Jan 20.
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CollinsforGA (R-Ga.)
@Douglas_Collins

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Standing for the rule of law. We will keep fighting to protect our citizens. https://t.co/tu2xuoOvn0

Deleted after 134 weeks at 5:48 AM on 29 Jan 20.
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BenSasse (R-Neb.)
@BenSasse

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RT @EricMennel: This @tylercowen interview with @BenSasse is very interesting and not what you'd expect https://t.co/kMswrw2ZxX

Deleted after 191 weeks at 10:12 PM on 28 Feb 21. Original tweet by @EricMennel.
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SenMarcoRubio (R-Fla.)
@SenRubioPress

RT @CECCgov: Chairs express concern about the long-term viability of the “One Country, Two Systems” model #HongKong20… https://t.co/Bdk2vp8Qkq

Deleted after 4 minutes at 10:26 PM on 29 Jun 17. Original tweet by @CECCgov.
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BenSasse (R-Neb.)
@BenSasse

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RT @bethanyshondark: Yet another study backs up @bensasse 's entire book. When will it be a wakeup call? https://t.co/D0nPmPEgDN

Deleted after 61 weeks at 3:56 PM on 31 Aug 18. Original tweet by @bethanyshondark.
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BenSasse (R-Neb.)
@BenSasse

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RT @Jasonlemonjello: @BenSasse wins the internet today. https://t.co/PYiYPYDCiK QT @BenSasse: cuz you're not supposed to eat pork chops for breakfast https://t.co/nmGJAR84RO)

Deleted after 15 minutes at 11:01 PM on 29 Jun 17. Original tweet by @Jasonlemonjello.
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