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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Tom Corbett on Government Reform
Republican Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Corbett on other issues.
  • No bumper sticker reads: "Vote to keep Harrisburg the same". (Feb 2013)
  • Phase the commonwealth out of the liquor business. (Feb 2013)
  • Account for military & religious issues in voter photo ID. (Mar 2012)
Mark Critz on Government Reform
Democratic Lt.Gov. Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mark Critz on other issues.
  • Reduce the salary of Members of Congress. (Jan 2011)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
John Fetterman on Government Reform
Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania Lt. Gov.: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Fetterman on other issues.
  • Mocked Texas AG on voter fraud accusations. (Jan 2021)
Ken Krawchuk on Government Reform
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ken Krawchuk on other issues.
  • Make voter registration easier. (May 2018)
Michael Nutter on Government Reform
Mayor of Philadelphia: Click here for Michael Nutter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Allyson Schwartz on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (PA-13): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Allyson Schwartz on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
Scott Wagner on Government Reform
Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Scott Wagner on other issues.
  • Let state lawmakers decide voting districts. (Oct 2018)
  • Legislatures should discuss more instead of pay raises. (Nov 2014)
Tom Wolf on Government Reform
Democratic Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Wolf on other issues.
  • Streamline government; reduce number of state employees. (Feb 2019)
  • Independent commission to decide voting districts. (Oct 2018)
  • Same-day voter registration; automatic voter registration. (Oct 2018)
  • Limit campaign contributions. (Oct 2018)
  • Ban "no-bid" contracts; increase transparency. (Mar 2014)

Senate:

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Lou Barletta on Government Reform
Republican Challenger for PA Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta on other issues.
  • No disclosure of political donors. (Oct 2018)
  • For debt limit & balanced budget amendment to help economy. (Aug 2011)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
Bob Casey on Government Reform
Democratic Sr Senator (PA): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Bob Casey on other issues.
  • Disclose political donors; Citizens United empowers wealthy. (Oct 2018)
  • Protect voting rights; no voter-ID. (Oct 2018)
  • Require more public lobbyist financial disclosure. (Aug 2006)
  • Attack the source of corrupt “pay-to-play” culture. (Aug 2006)
  • Lobbyist money ok if it has no impact on your vote. (Apr 2006)
  • Restrictions & disclosure requirements on lobbyists. (Nov 2005)
  • Political fundraising cheats people from time with candidate. (May 2002)
  • Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
  • Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
  • Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
  • Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
Jim Christiana on Government Reform
Republican candidate for Pennsylvania U. S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jim Christiana on other issues.
  • PennWATCH: Taxpayers have right to see spending details. (Jul 2017)
  • Account for military & religious issues in voter photo ID. (Jun 2011)
Katie McGinty on Government Reform
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Katie McGinty on other issues.
  • Constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. (Oct 2016)
  • Stand against partisan attempts to disenfranchise voters. (Sep 2016)
  • Make it easier for people to participate in our elections. (Nov 2014)
Rick Saccone on Government Reform
Republican Senate challenger (withdrew): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rick Saccone on other issues.
  • Account for military & religious issues in voter photo ID. (Jun 2011)

House:

Lou Barletta on Government Reform
Republican (District 11): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta on other issues.
  • No disclosure of political donors. (Oct 2018)
  • For debt limit & balanced budget amendment to help economy. (Aug 2011)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
Brendan Boyle on Government Reform
Democratic House Member (District 13): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Brendan Boyle on other issues.
  • Opposes tinkering with photo ID voter requirements. (Jun 2011)
  • Limit campaign contributions but not campaign spending. (Nov 2004)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Mar 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (May 2017)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Robert Brady on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (PA-1): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Robert Brady on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
  • Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jan 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Mar 2017)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
Matt Cartwright on Government Reform
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Matt Cartwright on other issues.
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Ryan Costello on Government Reform
Republican House Member (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ryan Costello on other issues.
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jul 2017)
Madeleine Dean on Government Reform
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Madeleine Dean on other issues.
  • Voter ID laws limit who has access to the ballot box. (Sep 2018)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
  • Trump obstructed Congress by ignoring every subpoena. (Dec 2019)
  • Trump mistakes himself for a monarch. (Dec 2019)
Charles Dent on Government Reform
Republican: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Charles Dent on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Member of House Committee on Ethics. (Mar 2011)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jul 2014)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
Mike Doyle on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (PA-14): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Mike Doyle on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Feb 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Dwight Evans on Government Reform
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dwight Evans on other issues.
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jun 2017)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Chaka Fattah on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (PA-2): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Chaka Fattah on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
  • Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
  • Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
Brian Fitzpatrick on Government Reform
Republican (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brian Fitzpatrick on other issues.
  • Congress needs term limits & single-issue bills. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Chrissy Houlahan on Government Reform
Democrat (District 6): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Chrissy Houlahan on other issues.
  • Simplify voter registration; extend early voting. (Sep 2018)
  • Get big money out of our campaigns, plus more disclosure. (Sep 2018)
  • PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
John Joyce on Government Reform
Republican (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Joyce on other issues.
  • Voter ID to fight 100,000 illegally registered voters. (Sep 2018)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Fred Keller on Government Reform
Republican (District 12): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Fred Keller on other issues.
  • Account for military & religious issues in voter photo ID. (Mar 2012)
Mike Kelly on Government Reform
Republican (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mike Kelly on other issues.
  • Member of House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform. (Mar 2011)
  • Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Jan 2014)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Conor Lamb on Government Reform
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Conor Lamb on other issues.
  • Does not accept contributions from corporate PACs. (Oct 2018)
  • Right to vote is the foundation of our entire democracy. (Sep 2018)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jul 2018)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jul 2018)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jul 2018)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky on Government Reform
Democratic Challenger (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky on other issues.
  • Limit PAC campaign contributions. (Nov 1994)
Tom Marino on Government Reform
Republican (District 10): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Marino on other issues.
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
  • Member of House Judiciary Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
Patrick Meehan on Government Reform
Republican (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Meehan on other issues.
  • Member of House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform. (Mar 2011)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
Dan Meuser on Government Reform
Republican (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dan Meuser on other issues.
  • For Congressional term limits and ban on earmarks. (Oct 2018)
  • Voter ID to ensure that one person only gets one vote. (Sep 2018)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Tim Murphy on Government Reform
Republican Representative (PA-18): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Tim Murphy on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
Scott Perry on Government Reform
Republican (District 4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Scott Perry on other issues.
  • Account for military & religious issues in voter photo ID. (Mar 2012)
  • Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
  • CC:Campaign donations are free speech. (Jul 2018)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Joseph Pitts on Government Reform
Republican Representative (PA-16): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Pitts on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
  • Require Congressional certification of president's "Czars". (Jan 2011)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
Guy Reschenthaler on Government Reform
Republican (District 14): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Guy Reschenthaler on other issues.
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Keith Rothfus on Government Reform
Republican (District 12): Click here for Keith Rothfus on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mary Gay Scanlon on Government Reform
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mary Gay Scanlon on other issues.
  • Expand voting rights; overturn barriers to access the ballot. (Sep 2018)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Dec 2018)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
  • Trump obstructed Congress by ignoring every subpoena. (Dec 2019)
  • Trump mistakes himself for a monarch. (Dec 2019)
Allyson Schwartz on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (PA-13): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Allyson Schwartz on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
Bill Shuster on Government Reform
Republican Representative (PA-9): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Bill Shuster on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • More reporting, more watchdogs, and more oversight. (Jun 2016)
Lloyd Smucker on Government Reform
Republican (District 11): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Lloyd Smucker on other issues.
  • Account for military & religious issues in voter photo ID. (Mar 2012)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Glenn Thompson on Government Reform
Republican (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Glenn Thompson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
  • Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
Susan Wild on Government Reform
Democrat (District 7): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Susan Wild on other issues.
  • Get dark money out of politics. (Sep 2018)
  • Protect Social Security at all costs. (Sep 2018)
  • National holiday for elections; automatic voter registration. (Sep 2018)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Dec 2018)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Lou Barletta on Government Reform
Former Republican candidate for Pennsylvania Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta on other issues.
  • No disclosure of political donors. (Oct 2018)
  • For debt limit & balanced budget amendment to help economy. (Aug 2011)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
Ed Rendell on Government Reform
Democratic PA Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ed Rendell on other issues.
  • Limit campaign contributions but not campaign spending. (Nov 2006)
Joe Sestak on Government Reform
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Joe Sestak on other issues.
  • Stop corporate abuses of lobbying power. (Jun 2019)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
Jim Gerlach on Government Reform
Republican Representative (PA-6): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gerlach on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
  • Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
Pat Toomey on Government Reform
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (PA-15): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Pat Toomey on other issues.
  • I think Trump committed impeachable offenses. (Jan 2021)
  • Not clear if impeachment is valid after leaving office. (Jan 2021)
  • Voter ID law protects integrity of the system. (Oct 2016)
  • Kept pledge for six-year Congressional term limit. (Jan 2012)
  • Curb pork-barrel earmarks by law. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • No Pork Pledge: decrease earmarking; increase transparency. (Aug 2010)
  • Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
  • Constitutional amendment for Congressional term limits. (Jan 2017)
  • Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
  • Rated Voted NO on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
Tom Ridge on Government Reform
Former Republican Governor (1995-2001); DHS Cabinet Sec'y: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Ridge on other issues.
  • More effective to have one Cabinet DHS, not a dozen agencies. (Mar 2010)
  • Replace "need to know" culture with "need to share". (Sep 2009)
  • Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)
Mark Schweiker on Government Reform
Former Republican Governor (2001-2002): Click here for Mark Schweiker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Fitzpatrick on Government Reform
Republican (retiring 2016) (District 8): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Mike Fitzpatrick on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jan 2014)
Bill Clinger on Government Reform
Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Clinger on other issues.
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
John Featherman on Government Reform
2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (PA): Click here for John Featherman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jon Fox on Government Reform
Republican Former (1994-) (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jon Fox on other issues.
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Jim Greenwood on Government Reform
Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jim Greenwood on other issues.
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
  • Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
Joseph Hoeffel on Government Reform
2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel on other issues.
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Joseph Hoeffel on Government Reform
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel on other issues.
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Tom Martin on Government Reform
Former Democratic Senate Candidate (2006): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Martin on other issues.
  • 2,000 signatures for major parties; 67,000 for 3rd parties? (Nov 2006)
  • Limiting ballot access is a monopoly tactic by Dems & GOP. (Oct 2006)
  • Remove citizens campaign donation limits. (Oct 2006)
Joe McDade on Government Reform
Republican Former (1994-) (District 10): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe McDade on other issues.
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Chuck Pennacchio on Government Reform
Former Democratic challenger (2006): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Chuck Pennacchio on other issues.
  • Corporate money is an albatross for politicians. (Dec 2005)
  • Wants pro-democracy reforms in the US. (Oct 2005)
Joe Sestak on Government Reform
Democrat (until 2010) (District 7): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Joe Sestak on other issues.
  • Stop corporate abuses of lobbying power. (Jun 2019)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
Bud Shuster on Government Reform
Former Rep.(resigned 3/3/2001) (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bud Shuster on other issues.
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Betsy Summers on Government Reform
2004 former Libertarian Challenger: Click here for Betsy Summers on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Robert Walker on Government Reform
Republican Former (1994-) (District 16): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Robert Walker on other issues.
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Jason Altmire on Government Reform
Democrat: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Jason Altmire on other issues.
  • Supports public funding for political camapigns. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Reduce the salary of Members of Congress. (Jan 2011)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
Robert Borski on Government Reform
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Robert Borski on other issues.
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Chris Carney on Government Reform
Democrat: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Chris Carney on other issues.
  • Supports public funding for political camapigns. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
William Coyne on Government Reform
Democrat (District 14): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for William Coyne on other issues.
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Kathy Dahlkemper on Government Reform
Democrat (until 2010) (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kathy Dahlkemper on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
Phil English on Government Reform
Republican Representative (PA-3): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Phil English on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
  • Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
George Gekas on Government Reform
Republican (District 17): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for George Gekas on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Bill Goodling on Government Reform
Republican (District 19): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Goodling on other issues.
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Melissa Hart on Government Reform
Republican (District 4): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Melissa Hart on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
  • Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
Tim Holden on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (PA-17): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Tim Holden on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
Paul Kanjorski on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (PA-11): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Paul Kanjorski on other issues.
  • Voted NO on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Ron Klink on Government Reform
Democrat (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ron Klink on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Tom Martin on Government Reform
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Martin on other issues.
  • 2,000 signatures for major parties; 67,000 for 3rd parties? (Nov 2006)
  • Limiting ballot access is a monopoly tactic by Dems & GOP. (Oct 2006)
  • Remove citizens campaign donation limits. (Oct 2006)
Frank Mascara on Government Reform
Democrat (District 20): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Frank Mascara on other issues.
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Paul McHale on Government Reform
Democrat (retired 1998 (District 25): Click here for Paul McHale on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Patrick Joseph Murphy on Government Reform
Democrat (until 2010) (District 8): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Joseph Murphy on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
John Murtha on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (PA-12): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for John Murtha on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
John Peterson on Government Reform
Republican Representative (PA-5): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for John Peterson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Todd Platts on Government Reform
Republican Representative (PA-19): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Todd Platts on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
  • Sunset Act: review every federal agency every 12 years. (Jan 2009)
  • Member of House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform. (Mar 2011)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
Sam Rohrer on Government Reform
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for Sam Rohrer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Carl Romanelli on Government Reform
Green Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Carl Romanelli on other issues.
  • Reduce restrictions on third-party ballot access. (Jul 2006)
  • Establish a system of public financing of federal elections. (Jul 2006)
Alan Sandals on Government Reform
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Alan Sandals on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rick Santorum on Government Reform
Republican Jr Senator (PA); 2012 presidential frontrunner: Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Rick Santorum on other issues.
  • Oppose Supreme Court when exceeding constitutional authority. (Sep 2015)
  • I fought for conservative judges & filibustered liberal ones. (Sep 2015)
  • 1990s "Gang of Seven": exposed congressional scandals. (May 2015)
  • Censure & lawsuit for too many executive actions. (Nov 2014)
  • Line-item veto needed; spending transparency until then. (Feb 2012)
  • Endorsed Arlen Specter to assure conservative Supreme Court. (Feb 2012)
  • Overturn & freeze all Obama regulations in process. (Jul 2011)
  • DC doesn't work; ratify the Balanced Budget Amendment. (Jul 2011)
  • 1997: In-state campaign donation cap $4K; out-of-state $1K. (Jun 2011)
  • Campaign finance should be purely voluntary. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted NO on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted YES on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
  • Voted NO on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
Marc Scaringi on Government Reform
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Marc Scaringi on other issues.
  • Support and fight for a Term Limit Amendment. (Jul 2011)
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
  • Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2012)
Don Sherwood on Government Reform
Republican (District 10): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Don Sherwood on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Arlen Specter on Government Reform
Republican Sr Senator (PA): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Arlen Specter on other issues.
  • 2009: sponsored Notice Pleading Act to make it easier to sue. (Apr 2010)
  • Nominees only answer as many questions as they have to. (Jan 2006)
  • Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
  • Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted YES on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
  • Voted YES on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
  • Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
Steve Welch on Government Reform
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Steve Welch on other issues.
  • Term limits instead of a road to riches. (Mar 2012)
  • 12-year term limits for House & Senate. (Mar 2012)
  • Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2012)
Curt Weldon on Government Reform
Republican (District 7): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Curt Weldon on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Mark Critz on Government Reform
Republican (District 12): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mark Critz on other issues.
  • Reduce the salary of Members of Congress. (Jan 2011)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
John Fetterman on Government Reform
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Fetterman on other issues.
  • Mocked Texas AG on voter fraud accusations. (Jan 2021)
Tom Smith on Government Reform
Republican Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Smith on other issues.
  • Term limits return to citizen legislature. (Mar 2012)
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
  • Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2012)
Arlen Specter-2001 on Government Reform
Republican Sr Senator: Click here for Arlen Specter-2001 on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Everett Stern on Government Reform
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Everett Stern on other issues.
  • Strongly support making voter registration easier. (Nov 2015)
  • After whistleblower at HBSC, unable to find another job. (Feb 2013)
Pat Toomey on Government Reform
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (PA-15): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Pat Toomey on other issues.
  • I think Trump committed impeachable offenses. (Jan 2021)
  • Not clear if impeachment is valid after leaving office. (Jan 2021)
  • Voter ID law protects integrity of the system. (Oct 2016)
  • Kept pledge for six-year Congressional term limit. (Jan 2012)
  • Curb pork-barrel earmarks by law. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • No Pork Pledge: decrease earmarking; increase transparency. (Aug 2010)
  • Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
  • Constitutional amendment for Congressional term limits. (Jan 2017)
  • Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
  • Rated Voted NO on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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