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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Kate Brown on Government Reform
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Democratic Governor:
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- Disclose lobbyist info & pay, on public website. (Sep 2016)
- Automatic voter registration for all drivers. (Mar 2015)
- Make voter registration easier; update campaign reporting. (Feb 2015)
- Oregon sees high turnout because of vote-by-mail. (Nov 2012)
- 15 million ballots via vote-by-mail with only 9 fraud cases. (Nov 2012)
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Knute Buehler on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- End pay-to-play politics, to restore confidence. (Feb 2017)
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Bud Pierce on Government Reform
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Republican Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Mandate government to release requested info for free. (Sep 2016)
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Senate:
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Mark Callahan on Government Reform
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Limit terms in Congress & the U.S. Senate. (Oct 2015)
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Jason Conger on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger:
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- Voted NO on looser campaign finance reporting. (Jun 2011)
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Jeff Merkley on Government Reform
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Democratic Jr Senator (OR):
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- We the People democracy: extend vote to DC & territories. (Apr 2019)
- Nuclear option: Allow confirmation of Obama's appointees. (Nov 2013)
- Oppose FISA: no immunity for telecomm surveillance. (Jun 2008)
- Spending limits on campaigns, plus full disclosure. (Nov 1998)
- Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Feb 2013)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Nov 2017)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
- Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Judicially liberal, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
- Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Paul Romero on Government Reform
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Supports term limits & budget transparency. (Dec 2019)
- Protect ranchers & farmers, and manage timber land. (Dec 2019)
- For term limits up to 12 years. (Sep 2019)
- Strongly supports Electoral College, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Kevin Stine on Government Reform
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Allow absentee ballots for all; extend early voting. (Jan 2016)
- Stand strong against corporate interests that ruin politics. (Dec 2015)
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Monica Wehby on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger:
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- Founders never imagined a permanent political class. (Mar 2014)
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House:
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Earl Blumenauer on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (OR-3):
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- 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)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (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)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (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)
- 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)
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Suzanne Bonamici on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 1):
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- 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. (Apr 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)
- No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Mar 2017)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Peter Defazio on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (OR-4):
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- 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)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
- Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Reduce the salary of Members of Congress. (Jan 2011)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jul 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. (Jan 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Replace electoral college with direct election of president. (Mar 2019)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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Kurt Schrader on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Reduce the salary of Members of Congress. (Jan 2011)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Greg Walden on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (OR-2):
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- 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)
- 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)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
- Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Julian Bell on Government Reform
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Citizens United takes free speech away from people. (Dec 2015)
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John Kitzhaber on Government Reform
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Democratic Governor:
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- Limit individual campaign donations; require full disclosure. (Nov 1998)
- Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)
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Ted Kulongoski on Government Reform
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Democratic OR Governor:
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- Reduce deficit with three-year surcharge. (Oct 2002)
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Bob Niemeyer on Government Reform
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Go back to voting in person, with verified photo ID. (Oct 2015)
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Bill Bradbury on Government Reform
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| 2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (OR):
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Bruce Broussard on Government Reform
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Former Republican challenger (2004):
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- Good government follows clearly outlined public procedures. (Aug 2004)
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Wes Cooley on Government Reform
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 2):
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- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
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Mark Hatfield on Government Reform
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted NO on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
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Al King on Government Reform
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2004 former Republican challenger:
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- Sunset half the programs we now have. (Aug 2004)
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Bob Packwood on Government Reform
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
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Dave Brownlow on Government Reform
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Constitution Party Senate Challenger:
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- Opposes stricter limits on political campaign funds. (Jun 2008)
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John Frohnmayer on Government Reform
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| Independent Challenger:
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Elizabeth Furse on Government Reform
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| Democrat (District 1):
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Darlene Hooley on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (OR-5):
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- 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)
- Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
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Jim Huffman on Government Reform
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2010 Republican Challenger:
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- People lost confidence in Congress due to backroom deals. (Aug 2010)
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Steve Novick on Government Reform
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Gordon Harold Smith on Government Reform
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Republican Jr Senator (OR):
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- Increase individuals campaign donation limit. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO 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 NO on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
- Voted NO 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)
- Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
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David Wu on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (OR-1):
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- 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 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 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)
- Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
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Cliff Bentz on Government Reform
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| Republican (District 2):
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Knute Buehler on Government Reform
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Republican (District 2):
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- End pay-to-play politics, to restore confidence. (Feb 2017)
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Jo Rae Perkins on Government Reform
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Don't allow tolling on Federal Roads. (Aug 2020)
- 12-year term limits; no more career politicians. (May 2020)
- Only people who can vote for candidate can donate. (Nov 2018)
- Strongly supports Electoral College, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Strict Constitutionalist, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Ron Wyden on Government Reform
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Democratic Sr Senator (OR):
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- Protect voting rights with early voting, mail-in ballots. (Apr 2020)
- Expand early voting, no excuse absentee vote by mail. (Apr 2020)
- 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)
- Voted NO on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
- Voted NO 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)
- Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Feb 2013)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Apr 2015)
- Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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