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Following are Resiolutions and Bill Sponsorships for governors and members of Congress, which are used to indicate politicians' stances on the issues.
Co-sponsoring a bill implies a promise to vote in its favor, as well as work towards its passage.
Affiliations which include "VoteMatch Usage" are scored as VoteMatch quiz responses. Those without a VoteMatch usage are included only on each candidate's main issues page.
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Budget & Economy
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| Bill or Resolution | Description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|
2007-S2452
on Dec 12, 2007 |
Require full disclosure about subprime mortgages |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
19
Republicans:
0
Independents:
0 |
07-HR4892
on Mar 7, 2006 |
Maintain public information about M3 money supply |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
0
Republicans:
4
Independents:
0 |
01-NGA8
on Sep 14, 2001 |
Uphold commitments to states before other spending |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
18
Republicans:
27
Independents:
8 |
01-SGA8
on Sep 9, 2001 |
Protect local milk supplies with Southern Dairy Compact |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
8
Republicans:
5
Independents:
0 |
01-NGA2
on Feb 15, 2001 |
Bankruptcy reform: limit Chapter 7; protect states' role |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
18
Republicans:
26
Independents:
8 |
01-SNDC2
on Jan 11, 2001 |
Balance debt reduction, tax relief, & policy investment |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
10
Republicans:
0
Independents:
0 |
00-MGC3
on Jul 25, 2000 |
Let state meat inspection suffice for interstate shipments |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
5
Republicans:
6
Independents:
2 |
00-NEGC2
on Jul 18, 2000 |
Regional transportation network to foster trade & economy |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
2
Republicans:
3
Independents:
1 |
00-NGA25
on Feb 3, 2000 |
More federal funding for FAA and air traffic control |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
3
Republicans:
1
Independents:
0 |
98-MGC1
on Feb 24, 1998 |
Foster dairy production that is market driven |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
6
Republicans:
5
Independents:
2 |
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Civil Rights
|
| Bill or Resolution | Description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|
2007-S2521
on Dec 19, 2007 |
Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 3. |
Democrats:
92
Republicans:
3
Independents:
0 |
2007-SJR10
on Mar 29, 2007 |
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 2. |
Democrats:
216
Republicans:
8
Independents:
2 |
03-S2266
on Mar 31, 2004 |
Increase subsidies for women-owned non-profit business |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 2. |
Democrats:
10
Republicans:
0
Independents:
1 |
01-HR101
on Mar 27, 2001 |
Establish a national holiday honoring Native Americans |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 2. |
Democrats:
15
Republicans:
1
Independents:
1 |
01-HJR40
on Mar 22, 2001 |
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 2. |
Democrats:
184
Republicans:
16
Independents:
7 |
01-HJR36
on Mar 13, 2001 |
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 4. |
Democrats:
79
Republicans:
223
Independents:
7 |
01-NGA1
on Feb 15, 2001 |
Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 2. |
Democrats:
18
Republicans:
27
Independents:
8 |
00-NGA22
on Mar 14, 2000 |
More federal funding of IDEA for disabled education |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 20. |
Democrats:
2
Republicans:
1
Independents:
1 |
99-NGA26
on Jul 27, 1999 |
Decide Indian gaming rules at state level, not DOI |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
2
Republicans:
1
Independents:
1 |
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Corporations
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Crime
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| Bill or Resolution | Description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|
01-NGA10
on Sep 14, 2001 |
Supports flexible federal block grants for crime programs |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 9. |
Democrats:
18
Republicans:
27
Independents:
8 |
01-WGA07
on Aug 14, 2001 |
Zero tolerance for violence against government employees |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 9. |
Democrats:
5
Republicans:
12
Independents:
4 |
01-HR1343
on Apr 3, 2001 |
More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 3. |
Democrats:
219
Republicans:
29
Independents:
6 |
01-HR1031
on Mar 14, 2001 |
No TV, R-rated movies, or coffeepots in prison cells |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 9. |
Democrats:
0
Republicans:
10
Independents:
0 |
01-HR1038
on Mar 7, 2001 |
Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 8. |
Democrats:
109
Republicans:
24
Independents:
3 |
01-HR912
on Mar 7, 2001 |
Require DNA testing for all federal executions |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 8. |
Democrats:
187
Republicans:
65
Independents:
7 |
99-NGA24
on Aug 5, 1999 |
Tougher juvenile crime penalties; but let states set them |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 9. |
Democrats:
2
Republicans:
1
Independents:
1 |
96-S1675
on Apr 16, 1996 |
Establish an FBI registry of sexual offendors |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
5
Republicans:
11
Independents:
0 |
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Drugs
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Education
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| Bill or Resolution | Description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
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01-HCR248
on Oct 12, 2001 |
Let schools display the words "God Bless America" |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 4. |
Democrats:
4
Republicans:
61
Independents:
0 |
01-DGA2
on Aug 15, 2001 |
Improve and invest in public schools |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 7. |
Democrats:
18
Republicans:
0
Independents:
3 |
01-HR1036
on Mar 14, 2001 |
Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3 |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 7. |
Democrats:
102
Republicans:
0
Independents:
4 |
01-SR7
on Feb 1, 2001 |
More foreign languages courses and exchange students |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 17. |
Democrats:
9
Republicans:
3
Independents:
0 |
01-HR1
on Jan 31, 2001 |
Supports requiring schools to allow prayer |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 4. |
Democrats:
10
Republicans:
89
Independents:
4 |
01-HR340
on Jan 31, 2001 |
Opposes requiring schools to allow school prayer |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 4. |
Democrats:
46
Republicans:
1
Independents:
0 |
01-SNDC5
on Jan 23, 2001 |
Three R’s: $35B for Reinvestment,Reinvention,Responsibility |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
26
Republicans:
0
Independents:
1 |
01-SNDC1
on Jan 11, 2001 |
Firmly opposed to Bush’s voucher proposal |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 7. |
Democrats:
10
Republicans:
0
Independents:
0 |
01-HR117
on Jan 3, 2001 |
Teacher development grants to improve math & science classes |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 7. |
Democrats:
23
Republicans:
1
Independents:
1 |
97-HJR78
on May 8, 1997 |
Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 4. |
Democrats:
17
Republicans:
141
Independents:
6 |
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Energy & Oil
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| Bill or Resolution | Description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|
2007-S2316
on Nov 7, 2007 |
Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 18. |
Democrats:
26
Republicans:
0
Independents:
1 |
2007-SC03
on Jan 17, 2007 |
Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025 |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 18. |
Democrats:
74
Republicans:
57
Independents:
2 |
04-SEN2
on Mar 19, 2004 |
Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 18. |
Democrats:
41
Republicans:
11
Independents:
1 |
03-SEN7
on Jun 19, 2003 |
Keep climate change in EPA "State of the Environment" report |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 18. |
Democrats:
6
Republicans:
0
Independents:
1 |
02-S1926
on Feb 8, 2002 |
Include pickup trucks in CAFE; include hybrids in HOV lanes |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 18. |
Democrats:
6
Republicans:
0
Independents:
1 |
01-SGA11
on Sep 9, 2001 |
More funding to develop domestic energy supplies |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 18. |
Democrats:
9
Republicans:
7
Independents:
2 |
01-SGA13
on Sep 9, 2001 |
Use federal funds for nuclear cleanup, with state input |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
9
Republicans:
7
Independents:
2 |
01-SGA2
on Sep 9, 2001 |
Share offshore oil development revenue with states |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 18. |
Democrats:
9
Republicans:
7
Independents:
2 |
01-NEGC4
on Aug 28, 2001 |
Create Regional Emissions Registry for GHG trading |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 18. |
Democrats:
2
Republicans:
3
Independents:
1 |
01-WGA01
on Aug 14, 2001 |
Federal tax incentives for energy, with state decisions |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 11. |
Democrats:
5
Republicans:
12
Independents:
4 |
01-HR1694
on May 3, 2001 |
Repeal the gas tax |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 18. |
Democrats:
0
Republicans:
19
Independents:
0 |
01-HR770
on Feb 28, 2001 |
Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 18. |
Democrats:
140
Republicans:
9
Independents:
3 |
00-NGA3
on Aug 15, 2000 |
Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 18. |
Democrats:
17
Republicans:
26
Independents:
10 |
00-NGA4
on Aug 15, 2000 |
Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 18. |
Democrats:
17
Republicans:
26
Independents:
10 |
99-NGA27
on Jul 2, 1999 |
Maintain federal funds for transit funding above 12.5% cap |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
2
Republicans:
1
Independents:
1 |
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Environment
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| Bill or Resolution | Description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|
08-HR5134
on Jan 23, 2008 |
Give tax breaks for start-up farms for 10-year commitment |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
6
Republicans:
12
Independents:
0 |
2007-S261
on Jan 4, 2007 |
Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
213
Republicans:
132
Independents:
2 |
04-SEN1
on Apr 1, 2004 |
EPA must do better on mercury clean-up |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
37
Republicans:
7
Independents:
1 |
02-SR311
on Jul 30, 2002 |
Support UNCED Rio Declaration at 2002 conference |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
12
Republicans:
0
Independents:
1 |
01-SGA10
on Sep 9, 2001 |
Supports national drought policy, focusing on readiness |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
9
Republicans:
7
Independents:
2 |
01-WGA11
on Aug 14, 2001 |
Focus on prevention and states for Endangered Species |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
5
Republicans:
12
Independents:
4 |
01-WGA12
on Aug 14, 2001 |
Collaborative, incentive driven, locally-based solutions |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 18. |
Democrats:
5
Republicans:
12
Independents:
4 |
01-WGA15
on Aug 14, 2001 |
Apply "Good Samaritan" rules to abandoned mine cleanup |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
5
Republicans:
12
Independents:
4 |
01-WGA16
on Aug 14, 2001 |
State primacy over water quantity & quality issues |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
5
Republicans:
12
Independents:
4 |
01-NGA15
on Aug 1, 2001 |
More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
18
Republicans:
27
Independents:
8 |
01-NGA9
on Aug 1, 2001 |
Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
18
Republicans:
27
Independents:
8 |
01-SR121
on Jun 29, 2001 |
End commercial whaling and illegal trade in whale meat |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
14
Republicans:
6
Independents:
0 |
01-HR1831
on May 15, 2001 |
Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 18. |
Democrats:
43
Republicans:
47
Independents:
2 |
01-EPA1
on Apr 6, 2001 |
Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
27
Republicans:
3
Independents:
0 |
01-SGA14
on Feb 27, 2001 |
Maintain water flow in Mississippi & Missouri Rivers |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
9
Republicans:
7
Independents:
2 |
00-NEGC1
on Sep 22, 2000 |
Eliminate mercury releases by 2003 |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
2
Republicans:
3
Independents:
1 |
00-MGC1
on May 25, 2000 |
Replace MTBE in gasoline with cleaner ethanol |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 18. |
Democrats:
5
Republicans:
6
Independents:
2 |
99-NGA22
on Oct 21, 1999 |
Maintain joint EPA-state authority over nuclear waste |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
2
Republicans:
1
Independents:
1 |
98-MGC2
on May 12, 1998 |
More EPA flexibility on interstate ozone |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
6
Republicans:
5
Independents:
2 |
97-S927
on Jun 17, 1997 |
Fund studies of invasive species and algal blooms |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
14
Republicans:
14
Independents:
0 |
95-S39
on Jan 4, 1995 |
Fund studies of sustainable fisheries |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
4
Republicans:
6
Independents:
0 |
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Families & Children
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Foreign Policy
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| Bill or Resolution | Description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|
07-S2257
on Oct 29, 2007 |
Impose sanctions and an import ban on Burma |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
13
Republicans:
13
Independents:
1 |
2007-SR250
on Jun 22, 2007 |
Call for Burma's junta to release political prisoners |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
3
Republicans:
6
Independents:
0 |
2007-SR211
on May 21, 2007 |
Urge Venezuela to re-open dissident radio & TV stations |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
6
Republicans:
7
Independents:
0 |
07-HR2332
on May 15, 2007 |
Keep sanctions against Syria until WMDs are dismantled |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
18
Republicans:
103
Independents:
0 |
2007-SR106
on Mar 14, 2007 |
Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
177
Republicans:
64
Independents:
2 |
2007-SR76
on Feb 8, 2007 |
Develop a strategy to protect civilians in Darfur |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
10
Republicans:
4
Independents:
0 |
04-S2264
on Mar 31, 2004 |
Monitor human rights in Uganada-Sudan crisis |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
7
Republicans:
2
Independents:
0 |
02-HCR341
on Mar 6, 2002 |
Double funding for the Peace Corps to $550M |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 17. |
Democrats:
13
Republicans:
2
Independents:
0 |
01-HR1688
on May 2, 2001 |
Ban foreign aid to oil-producers who restrict production |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 17. |
Democrats:
0
Republicans:
14
Independents:
1 |
01-HCR102
on Apr 4, 2001 |
Multi-year commitment to Africa for food & medicine |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 17. |
Democrats:
139
Republicans:
36
Independents:
3 |
01-HCR68
on Mar 20, 2001 |
Urge China to respect religious freedom |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
25
Republicans:
19
Independents:
2 |
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Free Trade
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| Bill or Resolution | Description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|
2007-HCR40
on Jan 22, 2007 |
Block NAFTA Superhighway & North American Union |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
7
Republicans:
36
Independents:
1 |
01-HCR256
on Oct 30, 2001 |
Maintain anti-dumping restrictions against foreign importers |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 13. |
Democrats:
7
Republicans:
7
Independents:
0 |
01-SGA3
on Sep 9, 2001 |
Enforce trade law against subsidized Canadian lumber imports |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 13. |
Democrats:
9
Republicans:
7
Independents:
2 |
01-NEGC5
on Aug 28, 2001 |
Foster globalization with New England & Eastern Canada |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 13. |
Democrats:
2
Republicans:
3
Independents:
1 |
01-HR230
on Aug 2, 2001 |
End economic protectionism: let dairy compacts expire |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 13. |
Democrats:
16
Republicans:
39
Independents:
1 |
01-SNDC3
on Jan 11, 2001 |
Free & fair trade is key to economic growth |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 13. |
Democrats:
10
Republicans:
0
Independents:
0 |
00-NEGC12
on Jul 18, 2000 |
Develop an open North American energy market |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 13. |
Democrats:
2
Republicans:
3
Independents:
1 |
01-SNDC4
on Jun 6, 2000 |
Quick vote on PNTR; China into WTO |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 13. |
Democrats:
8
Republicans:
0
Independents:
0 |
99-MGC4
on Nov 19, 1999 |
Grant fast-track authority to the President |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 13. |
Democrats:
6
Republicans:
5
Independents:
2 |
98-NEGC7
on Jun 9, 1998 |
More business cooperation between New England & East Canada |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
2
Republicans:
3
Independents:
1 |
98-MGC3
on May 12, 1998 |
Ease Canadian border-crossing rules |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 13. |
Democrats:
6
Republicans:
5
Independents:
2 |
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Government Reform
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Gun Control
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| Bill or Resolution | Description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|
2007-S1001
on Mar 27, 2007 |
Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 10. |
Democrats:
64
Republicans:
214
Independents:
1 |
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Health Care
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| Bill or Resolution | Description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|
07-HR2387
on May 17, 2007 |
Prohibit mandatory mental health screen for students |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
1
Republicans:
21
Independents:
0 |
07-HR1881
on Apr 17, 2007 |
Improve services for people with autism & their families |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
73
Republicans:
20
Independents:
1 |
04-SEN3
on Mar 15, 2004 |
End government propaganda on Medicare bill |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
6
Republicans:
0
Independents:
0 |
03-SEN6
on May 20, 2003 |
Let states make bulk Rx purchases, and other innovations |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 5. |
Democrats:
27
Republicans:
2
Independents:
0 |
03-SR23
on Mar 26, 2003 |
Increase funding to combat the global HIV/AIDS epidemic |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 3. |
Democrats:
6
Republicans:
0
Independents:
0 |
01-NGA13
on Oct 5, 2001 |
No federal pre-emption of employee health plan regulation |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
18
Republicans:
27
Independents:
8 |
01-WGA06
on Aug 14, 2001 |
More federal funding for rural health services |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 5. |
Democrats:
5
Republicans:
12
Independents:
4 |
01-S706
on Apr 5, 2001 |
Invest funds to alleviate the nursing shortage |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 5. |
Democrats:
32
Republicans:
6
Independents:
1 |
99-MGC2
on Oct 14, 1999 |
Maintain Medicare funding of HMO benefits |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 5. |
Democrats:
6
Republicans:
5
Independents:
2 |
99-NGA31
on Apr 14, 1999 |
Protect state tobacco settlement funds from federal seizure |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 5. |
Democrats:
18
Republicans:
25
Independents:
8 |
97-S419
on Mar 11, 1997 |
Collect data on birth defects and present to the public |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
104
Republicans:
70
Independents:
4 |
|
Homeland Security
|
| Bill or Resolution | Description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|
2007-HJR67
on Dec 6, 2007 |
Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 15. |
Democrats:
1
Republicans:
29
Independents:
0 |
2007-S185
on Jun 22, 2007 |
Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 14. |
Democrats:
79
Republicans:
3
Independents:
1 |
07-HR808
on Feb 5, 2007 |
Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 15. |
Democrats:
66
Republicans:
0
Independents:
0 |
07-HR424
on Jan 11, 2007 |
Terminate Selective Service |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 15. |
Democrats:
1
Republicans:
1
Independents:
0 |
02-SR264
on May 8, 2002 |
Small business in developing homeland security technologies |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
15
Republicans:
11
Independents:
0 |
01-S1447
on Sep 21, 2001 |
Federalize aviation security |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
33
Republicans:
20
Independents:
0 |
01-HR2718
on Aug 2, 2001 |
Take US nuclear missiles off high alert |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 15. |
Democrats:
11
Republicans:
0
Independents:
0 |
01-S1214
on Jul 20, 2001 |
Establish Maritime Security grants for ports and vessels |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
13
Republicans:
1
Independents:
0 |
01-CHC2
on Jun 14, 2001 |
Stopping Vieques bombing range good; sooner is better |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
15
Republicans:
0
Independents:
2 |
01-HR948
on Mar 8, 2001 |
End the use of anti-personnel mines |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
84
Republicans:
10
Independents:
3 |
96-S2101
on Sep 20, 1996 |
School assistance to survivors of injured federal police |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
13
Republicans:
8
Independents:
0 |
|
Immigration
|
|
Jobs
|
|
Principles & Values
|
|
Social Security
|
| Bill or Resolution | Description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|
01-NGA16
on Aug 1, 2001 |
Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 6. |
Democrats:
18
Republicans:
27
Independents:
8 |
99-NGA23
on Sep 29, 1999 |
Maintain federal funding of Social Services Block Grants |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 6. |
Democrats:
2
Republicans:
1
Independents:
1 |
|
Tax Reform
|
|
Technology
|
| Bill or Resolution | Description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|
2007-S2428
on Dec 6, 2007 |
Create online database of science & math scholarships |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
32
Republicans:
8
Independents:
0 |
07-HR211
on Jan 9, 2007 |
Facilitate nationwide 2-1-1 phone line for human services |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
110
Republicans:
47
Independents:
1 |
2007-S215
on Jan 9, 2007 |
Ensure net neutrality: no corporate-tiered Internet |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
9
Republicans:
1
Independents:
1 |
03-S189
on Jan 16, 2003 |
Fund nanotechnology research & development |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
29
Republicans:
16
Independents:
0 |
01-S1856
on Dec 19, 2001 |
$500 tax credit for each employee who telecommutes |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
3
Republicans:
1
Independents:
0 |
01-SGA4
on Sep 9, 2001 |
Permanent R&D tax incentive & more R&D funding |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
9
Republicans:
7
Independents:
2 |
01-NEGC6
on Aug 28, 2001 |
Cooperate with Canada on regional info tech workforce |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
2
Republicans:
3
Independents:
1 |
01-NGA18
on Aug 20, 2001 |
Level playing field for Main Street vs. Internet sales tax |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
15
Republicans:
24
Independents:
5 |
01-HR718
on Feb 14, 2001 |
Criminal penalties for e-mail spamming |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
43
Republicans:
71
Independents:
1 |
01-CIC1
on Jan 1, 2001 |
Promote internet via Congressional Internet Caucus |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
95
Republicans:
72
Independents:
4 |
01-ECWA1
on Jan 1, 2001 |
Promote e-Contract with High Tech America |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
0
Republicans:
9
Independents:
0 |
01-ECWA2
on Jan 1, 2001 |
Promote e-commece and e-government |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
0
Republicans:
9
Independents:
0 |
98-S2392
on Jul 30, 1998 |
Let companies share Y2K plans with no risk of lawsuits |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
11
Republicans:
30
Independents:
1 |
98-NEGC6
on Jun 9, 1998 |
Create International Northern and Biotechnology Corridor |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
2
Republicans:
3
Independents:
1 |
|
War & Peace
|
| Bill or Resolution | Description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|
2007-SR356
on Oct 25, 2007 |
Require Congress' approval before military action in Iran |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 17. |
Democrats:
13
Republicans:
0
Independents:
1 |
07-HR333
on May 4, 2007 |
Impeach Dick Cheney for lying about Iraq |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
25
Republicans:
0
Independents:
0 |
02-HR392
on Apr 18, 2002 |
Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
47
Republicans:
61
Independents:
4 |
01-HR255
on Oct 4, 2001 |
Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
126
Republicans:
41
Independents:
4 |
02-CAPAC1
on Sep 18, 2001 |
Wage war on Terrorism, not on fellow Americans |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 2. |
Democrats:
29
Republicans:
2
Independents:
1 |
01-NGA7
on Sep 14, 2001 |
Include states in anti-terrorism planning |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 17. |
Democrats:
18
Republicans:
27
Independents:
8 |
01-WGA03
on Aug 14, 2001 |
Study terrorist threats against nuclear waste repositories |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
5
Republicans:
12
Independents:
4 |
01-NGA5
on Feb 15, 2001 |
Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
18
Republicans:
27
Independents:
8 |
95-S1322
on Oct 13, 1995 |
Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
45
Republicans:
100
Independents:
1 |
|
Welfare & Poverty
|
| Bill or Resolution | Description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|
2007-S2433
on Dec 7, 2007 |
Develop a strategy to eliminate extreme global poverty |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
86
Republicans:
8
Independents:
0 |
03-S1411
on Jul 15, 2003 |
Establish a National Affordable Housing Trust Fund |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
20
Republicans:
1
Independents:
1 |
03-SEN5
on Jun 17, 2003 |
Fully fund AmeriCorps |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
33
Republicans:
9
Independents:
1 |
03-S875
on Apr 10, 2003 |
Tax credits to promite home ownership in distressed areas |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
28
Republicans:
16
Independents:
1 |
02-S1994
on Mar 6, 2002 |
Add 10% for HUBZone businesses in federal awards |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 2. |
Democrats:
1
Republicans:
1
Independents:
0 |
01-NGA17
on Sep 21, 2001 |
Maintain flexibility & funding levels for TANF block grants |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 20. |
Democrats:
18
Republicans:
27
Independents:
8 |
01-SGA12
on Sep 9, 2001 |
More federal funding for Low-income energy assistance |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 20. |
Democrats:
9
Republicans:
7
Independents:
2 |
01-NGA14
on Sep 7, 2001 |
Maintain federal Social Services Block Grant funding |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 6. |
Democrats:
18
Republicans:
27
Independents:
8 |
01-DGA3
on Aug 15, 2001 |
Promote the next generation of welfare reform |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 20. |
Democrats:
18
Republicans:
0
Independents:
3 |
01-SGA9
on Aug 7, 2001 |
Supports TANF grants to states |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 20. |
Democrats:
9
Republicans:
7
Independents:
2 |
00-MGC2
on May 25, 2000 |
Support LIHEAP, low-income heating assistance |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 20. |
Democrats:
5
Republicans:
6
Independents:
2 |
00-NGA21
on Apr 27, 2000 |
Maintain TANF block grants |
(Not used in VoteMatch) |
Democrats:
2
Republicans:
1
Independents:
1 |
|
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