As somebody who has never done this before, how do I go about this (past Googling their phone number)?
I remember a while back with SOAP and PIPA there were templates you could read, do those exist for this case?
I remember a while back with SOAP and PIPA there were templates you could read, do those exist for this case?
I know using the phone can be uncomfortable if you don't do it often and that's okay. It gets easier the more you do it, and you don't need to word everything perfectly. The important thing is that you get your point across. "My name is x, I live in county y, and I'm calling to say I expect a yes/no vote on issue z."
I called and kept calling until I got through. There were busy signals for 30 minutes before I got in. Be persistent. Keep trying!
You may get either voicemail or someone will pick up. A staffer will be who gets these messages, so be polite. Simply being polite means you’d be doing better than a lot of other callers.
I state my name, that I am a constituent, my city+ZIP, a brief message stating that I urge the congressperson to support/oppose an action and why.
If you’re talking to a human, give them a moment to jot it down and you’re done.
Also, you don’t have to call their DC office. If that line is busy, try a field office.