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Florida's Senator Bill Nelson (D)
Bill Nelson sits happily in the Senate, relishing his position as an ObamaClone. He votes with the President every time Obama needs him, yet Nelson talks on the Senate floor about needing fiscal discipline. Quite the hypocrite. He voted for every debt limit, the largest spending bill in history, and proudly voted for every version of ObamaCare. If Bill Nelson gets another term as a Senator, who knows just how far he will go as an ObamaClone.
Three Years Ago the $825 Billion Stimulus Became Law
February 17, 2012 - From: NRSC
Three years ago today and despite an already skyrocketing federal debt, President Barack Obama, with the help of liberal U.S. Senator Bill Nelson rammed their $825 billion stimulus spending bill into law promising Americans that it would create millions of news jobs
In fact, Nelson specifically promised that the stimulus would ‘create or save’ 206,000 Florida jobs, but since the legislation was signed into law, Florida has lost over 27,000 jobs because the Obama Administration was determined to spend their way out of this economic crisis instead of targeting the legislation to assist small business owners who are the true job creators of this country. [READ MORE...]
Bill Nelson Tries to Cover Up His Partisan Record By Supporting The “No Labels” Movement
December 14, 2011 - From: NRSC
Yesterday, in an attempt to mislead Floridians from his lockstep support of President Obama’s failed agenda, liberal United States Senator Bill Nelson announced he was supporting the “no-labels” movement.
Given that Bill Nelson has supported Barack Obama’s tax-and-spend agenda – which includes the failed $825 billion stimulus and government-run healthcare – over 97 percent of this time, it’s clear Nelson is trying to cover up his long, liberal record in Congress.
“Bill Nelson has supported Barack Obama’s job-killing agenda over 97 percent of the time and this latest move by Nelson is a political stunt aimed at distracting Floridians from his fiercely partisan record,” said National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Jahan Wilcox. [READ MORE...]
Obamacare Anniversary Fundraisers Remind Floridians That Bill Nelson Cast Deciding Vote For Costly, Unpopular Overhaul
March 23, 2011 - From: NRSC
“As Americans mark the first anniversary of the Democrats’ costly, unpopular health care overhaul, Vice President Joe Biden will visit Florida today to host two swanky political fundraisers for U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) – reminding Floridians that, despite his continued attempts to reinvent himself, Nelson has been a loyal rubberstamp for President Obama’s liberal agenda in Washington.
Notably, this is the second time in March alone that Nelson has called on the Obama White House to help fill his campaign coffers – a sign of Nelson’ s vulnerability as he faces a tough reelection bid next year. As the Orlando Sentinel notes, “[t]he campaign bucks will be crucial to Nelson’s re-election chances… Nelson already has been declared a target by both national and statewide Republicans.”
“It’s fitting that Senator Nelson would use ObamaCare’s one-year anniversary to raise campaign cash with Vice President Biden. Last year, Nelson gave President Obama the deciding 60th vote to ram this costly overhaul into law, and today he’s collecting his reward, filling his campaign coffers in advance of an uphill reelection bid,” said National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Chris Bond. “When it mattered most, Bill Nelson put President Obama’s liberal agenda ahead of Florida’s best interests, and it’s clear that Floridians will hold Nelson accountable for his broken promises and liberal Washington record.” [READ MORE...]
The Race to Defeat Bill Nelson
The second most important election in 2012 in Florida will be the election of our next United States Senator. Of course the Presidential election will garner the most attention and the voter turnout in 2012 may be the highest in United States history. In my previous article; “Bill Nelson “You’re fired”,” I listed many reasons why it is time to end Bill Nelson’s time in office.
Aside from Nelson’s support of Obama Care and Cap and Trade, I concluded “our nation needs a new brand of leader who recognizes our national debt is the greatest threat to our future. Senator Bill Nelson belongs to a different era of big governments and massive deficits.”
But Bill Nelson is a smooth talker who will raise millions of dollars from special interests who benefit from his reckless spending. So the race to see who will challenge Bill Nelson will determine if Republicans can retire Bill Nelson and possibly achieve a majority in the Unites States Senate. [READ MORE...]
Top 10 Signs That You Are A Liberal:
10. You know you’re a liberal if you believe ObamaCare is a great thing & will cut spending (“I firmly believe (ObamaCare) will provide more affordable coverage for millions of uninsured Americans…The legislation will also help reduce the country’s deficit.” -Nelson Press Release 12/21/09 Nelson website
9. You know you’re liberal if you consistently side with your trial lawyer buddies (Bill Nelson NO on limiting trial lawyers fees -12/6/09 Senate.gov)
8. You know you’re a liberal if you haven’t seen an earmark you don’t like (Bill Nelson NO on ending earmarks-2/6/09 Senate.gov)
7. You know you’re a liberal if you think the government doesn’t spend enough (Bill Nelson NO on freezing spending-3/3/09 Senate.gov)
6. You know you’re a liberal if you think the second amendment doesn’t apply to DC (Bill Nelson NO on ending the DC Gun Ban 2/26/09 Senate.gov)
5. You know you’re a liberal if you allow the FCC to dictate the talk show airwaves (Bill Nelson YES on the “Fairness Doctrine”-3/10/09 Senate.gov)
4. You know you’re a liberal if you called “Cash for Clunkers” an “apparent success” (Bill Nelson on Twitter – 8/3/09)
3. You know you’re a liberal if you think Americans are taxed too little (Bill Nelson NO on making tax cuts permanent-2/4/09 Senate.gov)
2. You know you’re a liberal if you support our tax dollars funding…ACORN?! (Bill Nelson YES to allowing stimulus funds for ACORN-2/6/09 Senate.gov)
And the #1 reason you know you’re a liberal…YOU VOTE NOT ONCE…NOT TWICE…BUT AT LEAST THREE TIMES FOR OBAMACARE!!!!
Interest Group Ratings for Bill Nelson 2012 to 2009
Data Courtesy of Project Vote Smart
Abortion Issues
| 2011 | NARAL Pro-Choice America - Positions | 100% |
| 2011 | National Right to Life Committee - Positions | 0% |
| 2010 | NARAL Pro-Choice America - Positions | 100% |
| 2010 | Planned Parenthood - Positions | 100% |
| 2009-2010 | National Right to Life Committee - Positions | 0% |
Budget, Spending and Taxes
Business and Consumers
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Conservative Groups
Education
Energy Issues
Environmental Issues
| 2011 | League of Conservation Voters - Positions | 100% |
| 2011 | League of Conservation Voters - Lifetime Score | 66% |
| 2010 | League of Conservation Voters - Positions | 86% |
| 2010 | League of Conservation Voters - Lifetime Score | 65% |
| 2009-2010 | League of Conservation Voters - Positions | 94% |
| 2009-2010 | Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Action Fund - Positions | 100 |
| 2009 | Environment America - Positions | 100% |
| 2009 | League of Conservation Voters - Positions | 100% |
Family and Children Issues
| 2009-2010 | American Family Association - Positions | 0% |
| 2009-2010 | Children's Defense Fund - Positions | 100% |
| 2009 | The Children's Health Fund - Positions | 100% |
| 2009 | Vote Kids - Positions | 92% |
Foreign Aid and Policy Issues
Government Reform
Gun Issues
Health Issues
Immigration
Labor
Liberal Groups
Military Issues
| 2011 | Fleet Reserve Association - Positions | 100% |
| 2009 | Fleet Reserve Association - Positions | 100% |
| 2009 | Military Officers Association of America - Positions | 0% |
National Security Issues
| 2010 | American Security Council Foundation - Positions | 0% |
| 2009 | American Security Council Foundation - Positions | 60% |
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
| 2009-2010 | Human Rights Campaign - Positions | 80% |
Social Issues
Trade Issues
| 2009-2010 | International Foodservice Distributors Association - Positions | 0% |
| 2009-2010 | USA Engage - Positions | 0% |
Veterans Issues
Welfare and Poverty
Women's Issues
| 2011 | Federally Employed Women - Positions | 100% |
| 2010 | Federally Employed Women - Positions | 70% |
| 2009 | Federally Employed Women - Positions | 80% |
| 2009 | Women Employed - Positions | 100% |
How to Interpret these Evaluations
Project Vote Smart displays all known interest group ratings for each candidate and official, regardless of issue or bias.
Keep in mind that ratings done by special interest groups often do not represent a non-partisan stance. In addition, some groups select votes that tend to favor members of one political party over another, rather than choosing votes based solely on issues concerns. Nevertheless, they can be invaluable in showing where an incumbent has stood on a series of votes in the past one or two years, especially when ratings by groups on all sides of an issue are compared. Website links, if available, and descriptions of the organizations offering performance evaluations are accessible by clicking on the name of the group.
Most performance evaluations are displayed in a percentage format. However, some organizations present their ratings in the form of a letter grade or endorsement based on voting records, interviews, survey results and/or sources of campaign funding. For consistency and ease in understanding, Project Vote Smart converts all scores into a percentage when possible. Please visit the group's website or call 1-888-VOTESMART for more specific information.
Bill Nelson Voting Record this term on Key Votes Through May 15, 2012
Data Courtesy of Project Vote Smart
Please look at Senator Nelson's voting record for this current term from "Project Vote Smart". Then following that look at his ratings form various organizations categorized by issues. The list shows consistent opposition on matters conservatives usually support, and support for matters conservatives usually oppose. You will need to click the links for a description of each organization's mission that is providing the ratings.
This is not intended to be a quick read but rather a reference document to be saved and read over time, and used as an information source to defeat Nelson in 2012. We all need to share this information all around Florida. Nelson must not win in 2012. We must give Rubio a conservative colleague in 2012.
NELSON'S VOTING RECORD, Key Votes
| Date | Bill No. | Bill Title | Outcome | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2012 | S 2343 | Prohibits Increase in Interest Rates for Student Loans | Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (52 - 45) |
Yea |
| April 16, 2012 | S 2230 | Establishes a Minimum 30 Percent Tax Rate for High-Income Taxpayers | Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (51 - 45) |
Yea |
| March 8, 2012 | S Amdt 1537 | Approving the Keystone XL Pipeline Project | Amendment Rejected - Senate (56 - 42) |
Nay |
| Jan. 26, 2012 | H J Res 98 | Disapproval of President's Authority to Raise the Debt Limit | Motion Rejected - Senate (44 - 54) |
Nay |
| Dec. 15, 2011 | HR 1540 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (86 - 13) |
Yea |
| Dec. 14, 2011 | S J Res 10 | Proposing a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (Hatch Bill) | Amendment Rejected - Senate (47 - 53) |
Nay |
| Dec. 1, 2011 | S Amdt 1274 | Authorizes Further Detention After Trial During Wartime | Amendment Rejected - Senate (41 - 59) |
Nay |
| Dec. 1, 2011 | S 1917 | Extends Payroll Tax Cut and Establishes Tax on Income Over $1 Million | Motion Rejected - Senate (51 - 49) |
Yea |
| Dec. 1, 2011 | S 1931 | Reduces Payroll Tax Rate | Motion Rejected - Senate (20 - 78) |
Nay |
| Dec. 1, 2011 | S Amdt 1125 | Limits New Detention Rules to Prisoners Captured Outside the U.S. | Amendment Rejected - Senate (45 - 55) |
Yea |
| Nov. 29, 2011 | S Amdt 1107 | Removes Provisions Requiring Military Custody of al-Qaeda Suspects | Amendment Rejected - Senate (38 - 60) |
Yea |
| Nov. 10, 2011 | S Amdt 928 | American Jobs and Economic Growth | Amendment Rejected - Senate (40 - 56) |
Nay |
| Nov. 10, 2011 | S J Res 6 | Disapproval of FCC Regulation of Internet and Broadband Industry | Motion Rejected - Senate (46 - 52) |
Nay |
| Oct. 21, 2011 | S Amdt 753 | Prohibits the Use of Funds for Prosecution of Enemy Combatants in Civilian Courts | Amendment Rejected - Senate (47 - 52) |
Nay |
| Sept. 26, 2011 | HR 2608 | Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012 | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (79 - 12) |
Yea |
| Sept. 23, 2011 | S Amdt 655 | Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012 | Amendment Tabled - Senate (59 - 36) |
Yea |
| Sept. 8, 2011 | HR 1249 | Patent Law Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (89 - 9) |
Yea |
| Aug. 2, 2011 | S 365 | Budget Control Act of 2011 | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (74 - 26) |
Yea |
| July 31, 2011 | S 627 | Increasing the Debt Ceiling (Reid Bill) | Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (50 - 49) |
Yea |
| July 29, 2011 | S 627 | Increasing the Debt Ceiling (Boehner Bill) | Bill Tabled - Senate (59 - 41) |
Yea |
| July 22, 2011 | HR 2560 | Cut, Cap and Balance Act of 2011 | Bill Tabled - Senate (51 - 46) |
Yea |
| June 23, 2011 | S Amdt 499 | Prohibiting the Appointment of Presidential "Czars" Without Senate Approval | Amendment Rejected - Senate (47 - 51) |
Nay |
| June 21, 2011 | S 782 | Economic Development Revitalization Act | Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (49 - 51) |
Yea |
| June 14, 2011 | S Amdt 436 | Repealing the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax | Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (40 - 59) |
Nay |
| May 26, 2011 | S 990 | Patriot Act Extension | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (72 - 23) |
Yea |
| May 25, 2011 | S Con Res 21 | 2012 Budget | Motion Rejected - Senate (42 - 55) |
Nay |
| May 25, 2011 | H Con Res 34 | 2011-2012 Budget | Motion Rejected - Senate (40 - 57) |
Nay |
| May 23, 2011 | S 1038 | Patriot Act Extension | Cloture Invoked - Senate (74 - 8) |
Yea |
| May 18, 2011 | S 953 | Offshore Production and Safety Act | Motion Rejected - Senate (42 - 57) |
Nay |
| May 17, 2011 | S 940 | Amending Oil Company Tax Laws | Motion Rejected - Senate (52 - 48) |
Yea |
| April 14, 2011 | HR 1473 | 2011 Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (81 - 19) |
Yea |
| April 5, 2011 | HR 4 | Repeals the Form 1099 Provision in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act | Bill Passed - Senate (87 - 12) |
Yea |
| March 17, 2011 | H J Res 48 | Additional Continuing Appropriations | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (87 - 13) |
Yea |
| March 9, 2011 | S Amdt 149 | Department of Defense funding and Continuing Appropriations | Amendment Rejected - Senate (42 - 58) |
Nay |
| March 9, 2011 | HR 1 | Continuing Appropriations | Bill Failed - Senate (44 - 56) |
Nay |
| March 2, 2011 | H J Res 44 | Continuing Appropriations Amendments | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (91 - 9) |
Yea |
| March 2, 2011 | S Amdt 115 | Calling for a Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment | Amendment Rejected - Senate (58 - 40) |
Yea |
| March 1, 2011 | S Amdt 112 | Prioritizing Payment of Public Debt | Amendment Tabled - Senate (52 - 47) |
Yea |
| Feb. 15, 2011 | S Amdt 14 | Prohibiting Transportation Security Administration Employees from Collective Bargaining | Amendment Rejected - Senate (47 - 51) |
Nay |
| Feb. 15, 2011 | HR 514 | Extension of Various Patriot Act Provisions | Bill Passed - Senate (86 - 12) |
Yea |
| Feb. 15, 2011 | S Amdt 21 | Reducing Federal Aviation Administration Appropriations | Amendment Tabled - Senate (51 - 47) |
Yea |
| Feb. 2, 2011 | S Amdt 13 | Repealing the Federal Health Care Law | Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 51) |
Nay |
| Feb. 2, 2011 | S Amdt 28 | Repealing the IRS 1099 Provision from the Health Care Bill | Amendment Rejected - Senate (44 - 54) |
Yea |
| Feb. 2, 2011 | S Amdt 9 | Repealing the IRS 1099 Provision from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act | Motion Agreed - Senate (81 - 17) |
Yea |
| Dec. 22, 2010 | Treaty Doc. 111-5 | Treaty with Russia to Reduce and Limit Offensive Arms | None - Senate (71 - 26) |
Yea |
| Dec. 21, 2010 | HR 3082 | Continuing Appropriations | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (79 - 16) |
Yea |
| Dec. 18, 2010 | HR 2965 | Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (65 - 31) |
Yea |
| Dec. 15, 2010 | HR 4853 | Temporary Extension of Tax Relief | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (81 - 19) |
Yea |
| Dec. 9, 2010 | HR 847 | 9/11 Health and Compensation Act | Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (57 - 42) |
Yea |
| Dec. 8, 2010 | S 3991 | Allowing Collective Bargaining for Public Safety Officers | Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (55 - 43) |
Yea |
| Dec. 8, 2010 | S 3985 | Emergency Senior Citizens Relief Act | Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (53 - 45) |
Yea |
| Nov. 17, 2010 | S 3772 | Employment Discrimination Law Amendments | Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (58 - 41) |
Yea |
| Sept. 29, 2010 | HR 3081 | Continuing Appropriations | Bill Passed - Senate (69 - 30) |
Yea |
| Sept. 29, 2010 | S J Res 39 | Disapproving Rule for "Grandfathered Health Plans" | Motion Rejected - Senate (40 - 59) |
Nay |
| Sept. 29, 2010 | S Amdt 4676 | Reducing "Continuing Appropriation" Amounts by 5 Percent | Amendment Rejected - Senate (48 - 51) |
Nay |
| Sept. 28, 2010 | S 3816 | Tax Law Amendments | Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (53 - 45) |
Yea |
| Sept. 23, 2010 | S 3628 | Campaign Finance Disclosure Requirements | Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (59 - 39) |
Yea |
| Aug. 5, 2010 | PN 1768 | Elena Kagan, Associate Justice | Nomination Confirmed - Senate (63 - 37) |
Yea |
| July 20, 2010 | HR 4213 | Unemployment Benefits Extension | Cloture Invoked - Senate (60 - 40) |
Yea |
| July 15, 2010 | HR 4173 | Regulation and Oversight of the United States Financial System | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (60 - 39) |
Yea |
| June 10, 2010 | S J Res 26 | Statement of Opposition to EPA Greenhouse Gas Rule | Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 53) |
Nay |
| May 27, 2010 | HR 4899 | Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Supplemental Appropriations | Bill Passed - Senate (67 - 28) |
Yea |
| May 27, 2010 | S Amdt 4214 | National Guard Deployment on Southern U.S. Land Border | Motion Rejected - Senate (51 - 46) |
Yea |
| May 27, 2010 | S Amdt 4204 | Requiring Afghanistan Troop Redeployment Plan and Timetable | Amendment Rejected - Senate (18 - 80) |
Nay |
| May 11, 2010 | S Amdt 3760 | Federal Reserve Audit | Amendment Rejected - Senate (37 - 62) |
Nay |
| May 11, 2010 | S Amdt 3839 | Termination of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Conservatorships | Amendment Rejected - Senate (43 - 56) |
Nay |
| May 11, 2010 | S Amdt 3938 | Study on Ending the Conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac | Amendment Adopted - Senate (63 - 36) |
Yea |
| May 6, 2010 | S Amdt 3826 | Consumer Financial Protection Division Within The FDIC | Amendment Rejected - Senate (38 - 61) |
Nay |
| April 15, 2010 | HR 4851 | Unemployment Benefits Extension | Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 38) |
Did Not Vote |
| March 25, 2010 | HR 4872 | Health Care Reconciliation Act | Bill Passed - Senate (56 - 43) |
Yea |
| March 17, 2010 | HR 2847 | Employment, Infrastructure, and Transportation Appropriations and Tax Credits ("Senate Jobs Bill") | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (68 - 29) |
Yea |
| March 10, 2010 | HR 4213 | Extending Unemployment Benefits and Certain Tax Credits | Bill Passed - Senate (62 - 36) |
Yea |
| March 3, 2010 | S Amdt 3353 | Payment to Social Security Recipients | Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 50) |
Yea |
| Feb. 24, 2010 | HR 2847 | Employment, Infrastructure, and Transportation Appropriations and Tax Credits ("Senate Jobs Bill") | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (70 - 28) |
Yea |
| Jan. 28, 2010 | HJR 45 | Increasing the Public Debt Limit and Reinstating PAYGO | Bill Passed - Senate (60 - 39) |
Yea |
| Jan. 28, 2010 | PN 959-111 | Ben S. Bernanke, Federal Reserve Chairman | Nomination Confirmed - Senate (70 - 30) |
Yea |
| Jan. 26, 2010 | S Amdt 3302 | Establishing a Federal Budget Deficit Commission | Amendment Rejected - Senate (53 - 46) |
Yea |
| Jan. 21, 2010 | S Amdt 3301 | Ending the Troubled Asset Relief Program | Amendment Rejected - Senate (53 - 45) |
Yea |
| Dec. 24, 2009 | HR 4314 | Increasing the National Public Debt Limit | Bill Passed - Senate (60 - 39) |
Yea |
| Dec. 24, 2009 | HR 3590 | Health Care and Insurance Law Amendments ("Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act") | Bill Passed - Senate (60 - 39) |
Yea |
| Dec. 23, 2009 | S Amdt 2786 | Health Care and Insurance Law Amendments | Amendment Adopted - Senate (60 - 39) |
Yea |
| Dec. 23, 2009 | HR 3590 | Health Care and Insurance Law Amendments ("Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act") | Cloture Invoked - Senate (60 - 39) |
Yea |
| Dec. 22, 2009 | S Amdt 3276 | Senate Health Care Bill Amendments | Amendment Adopted - Senate (60 - 39) |
Yea |
| Dec. 22, 2009 | S Amdt 2786 | Health Care and Insurance Law Amendments | Cloture Invoked - Senate (60 - 39) |
Yea |
| Dec. 15, 2009 | S Amdt 2793 | Authorizing Importation of Prescription Drugs | Amendment Rejected - Senate (51 - 48) |
Yea |
| Dec. 13, 2009 | HR 3288 | 2009-2010 Omnibus Appropriations | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (57 - 35) |
Yea |
| Oct. 29, 2009 | HR 2996 | Continuing Appropriations Extension and 2009-2010 Department of Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, and Related Appropriations | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (72 - 28) |
Yea |
| Oct. 27, 2009 | HR 3548 | Extending Federal Emergency Unemployment Benefits | Cloture Invoked - Senate (87 - 13) |
Yea |
| Oct. 22, 2009 | HR 2647 | 2009-2010 Defense Appropriations | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (68 - 29) |
Yea |
| Oct. 21, 2009 | S 1776 | Eliminating Adjustments to Medicare Rates of Payment | Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (47 - 53) |
Nay |
| Oct. 20, 2009 | HR 2892 | 2009-2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Authorizations | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (79 - 19) |
Yea |
| Aug. 6, 2009 | HR 3435 | Supplemental Appropriations for the "Cash for Clunkers" Program | Bill Passed - Senate (60 - 37) |
Yea |
| July 22, 2009 | S Amdt 1618 | Authorizing Concealed Firearms Across State Lines | Amendment Rejected - Senate (58 - 39) |
Nay |
| April 29, 2009 | S Con Res 13 | 2010 Concurrent Budget Resolution | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (53 - 43) |
Yea |
| April 28, 2009 | PN 188 | Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services | Nomination Confirmed - Senate (65 - 31) |
Yea |
| March 31, 2009 | S Amdt 739 | Public Debt Amendment | Amendment Rejected - Senate (43 - 54) |
Yea |
| March 26, 2009 | HR 1388 | National Volunteer Program Expansion | Bill Passed - Senate (79 - 19) |
Yea |
| March 19, 2009 | HR 146 | Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 | Bill Passed - Senate (77 - 20) |
Yea |
| Feb. 26, 2009 | S 160 | Washington DC Voting Act | Bill Passed - Senate (61 - 37) |
Yea |
| Jan. 26, 2009 | PN 64-06 | Timothy Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury | Nomination Confirmed - Senate (60 - 34) |
Yea |
| Oct. 1, 2008 | HR 2095 | Amtrak Reauthorization | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (74 - 24) |
Yea |
| Oct. 1, 2008 | HR 7081 | United States - India Nuclear Agreement | Bill Passed - Senate (86 - 13) |
Yea |
| Sept. 27, 2008 | HR 2638 | Continuing Appropriations | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (78 - 12) |
Yea |
About the Selection and Descriptions of Key Votes
Project Vote Smart provides easy access to Congressional and State voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Key votes typically include the initial passage of legislation and final conference report vote versions (the compromised versions of bills passed in separate House and Senate versions). Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:
- The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
- The vote should be clear for any person to understand
- The vote has received media attention
- The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
- Occasionally, if a specific bill is consistently inquired about on the Voter's Research Hotline, the vote will be added
Descriptions of the votes are written by Vote Smart staff and based on information included in the Congressional Record, State House Journals, or Senate Journals, with additional background information from newspapers, magazines, etc. Vote Smart provides summaries for each selected key vote. The summary does not necessarily reflect the final version of the bill.
The Key Votes Program follows Project Vote Smart's strict policies, procedures and structure that guarantee absolute impartiality and accuracy. In order to ensure that all Key Votes are non-partisan in their selection and language, each is approved by a group of over 160 political scientists and journalists from all fifty states.
