Where they stand
More authoritarianMore libertarianLiberal leftConservative rightChris Chocola
Their own votesTheir party label (Republican Party)
2003Today
- Left – right
- +0.57
- Libertarian – authoritarian
- +0.16
Bills they wrote that became law
- 2006-12-20To permit certain expenditures from the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.HR 6131 (109th Congress) · Taxation · Public Law 109-433
- 2006-03-20To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 205 West Washington Street in Knox, Indiana, as the "Grant W. Green Post Office Building".HR 3770 (109th Congress) · Commemorations · Public Law 109-195
Every vote
- NoPool and Spa Safety ActS3718 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2006-12-09 · Failed
- NoDietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection ActS3546 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2006-12-09 · Passed
- YesHenry J. Hyde United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Promotion ActHR5682 · On Agreeing to the Conference Report · 2006-12-08 · Passed
- YesTax Relief and Health Care ActHR6111 · On Motion to Agree to Senate Amendment with Amendment · 2006-12-08 · Passed
- YesRelating to consideration of the bill H.R. 6111 to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the Tax Court may review claims for equitable innocent spouse relief and to suspend the running on the period of limitations while such claims are pending.HRES1099 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2006-12-08 · Passed
- YesWaiving all points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 5682 and against its consideration.HRES1101 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2006-12-08 · Passed
- NoMotion to Amend the House Amendment to Senate AmendmentHR6111 · 2006-12-08 · Failed
- YesCondemning in the strongest terms Iran’s commitment to hold an international Holocaust denial conferenceHRES1091 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · 2006-12-08 · Passed
- YesTo modify temporarily certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws, to extend certain trade preference programs, and for other purposesHR6406 · On Passage · 2006-12-08 · Passed
- YesProviding for consideration of the bill H.R. 6406, to modify temporarily certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to trade laws, to extend certain trade preference programs, and for othe purposes.HRES1100 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2006-12-08 · Passed
- YesRequiring the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress an annual report and to provide notice to the public on congressional initiatives in funds authorized or made available to the Department of Defense.HR6375 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2006-12-08 · Failed
- YesExpressing support for Lebanon’s democratic institutions and condemning the recent terrorist assassination of Lebanese parliamentarian and Industry Minister Pierre Amine GemayelHRES1088 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 2006-12-08 · Passed
- YesMaking further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes.HJRES102 · On Passage · 2006-12-08 · Passed
- YesBelarus Democracy ActHR5948 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2006-12-08 · Passed
- YesWaiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules, and for other purposesHRES1096 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2006-12-07 · Passed
- YesUnborn Child Pain Awareness Act of 2006HR6099 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2006-12-06 · Failed
- YesCondemning the decision of St. Denis, France, to name a street in honor of Mumia Abu-Jamal, the convicted murder of Philadelphia Police Office Danny FaulknerHRES1082 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 2006-12-06 · Passed
- YesExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of the House should actively engage with employers and the American public at large to encourage the hiring of members and former members of the Armed Forces who were wounded in service and are facing a transition to civilian lifeHRES1070 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · 2006-12-05 · Passed
- YesNonprofit Athletic Organization Protection ActHR1176 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2006-12-05 · Failed
- YesCongratulating the St. Louis Cardinals on winning the 2006 World SeriesHRES1078 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 2006-11-15 · Passed
- YesFinancial Netting Improvements ActHR5585 · Suspend the Rules and Agree to Senate Amendments · 2006-11-15 · Passed
- YesTo provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking.HR864 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2006-11-14 · Passed
- YesSurvivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program ExtensionHR6314 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2006-11-14 · Passed
- YesTo amend the National Trails System Act to update the feasibility and suitability study originally prepared for the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail and provide for the inclusion of new trail segments, land components, and campgrounds associated with that trail, and for other purposesHR3085 · Suspend the Rules and Agree to Senate Amendment · 2006-11-13 · Passed
- YesPactola Reservoir Reallocation Authorization ActS819 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2006-11-13 · Passed
- YesTo Authorize the Extension of Nondiscriminatory Treatment (Normal Trade Relations Treatment) to the Products of VietnamHR5602 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2006-11-13 · Failed
- YesSecurity and Accountability for Every Port (SAFE) ActHR4954 · On Agreeing to the Conference Report · 2006-09-30 · Passed
- YesOn motion to refer the Resolution2006-09-29 · Passed
- YesWaiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4954) to improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses, and for other purposes.HRES1064 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2006-09-29 · Passed
- YesWaiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Commitee on Rules.HRES1053 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2006-09-29 · Passed
- YesOrdering the previous question on the motion to refer2006-09-29 · Passed
- YesDepartment of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007HR5441 · On Agreeing to the Conference Report · 2006-09-29 · Passed
- YesWaiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 5441, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2007; and providing for the consideration of S. 3930, Military Commissions Act and H.R. 4772, Private Property Rights Implementation ActHRES1054 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2006-09-29 · Passed
- YesPrivate Property Rights Implementation Act of 2006HR4772 · On Passage · 2006-09-29 · Passed
- YesWaiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 5441, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2007; and providing for the consideration of S. 3930, Military Commissions Act and H.R. 4772, Private Property Rights Implementation ActHRES1054 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2006-09-29 · Passed
- YesMilitary Commissions ActS3930 · On Passage · 2006-09-29 · Passed
- YesNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007HR5122 · On Agreeing to the Conference Report · 2006-09-29 · Passed
- YesWright Amendment Reform ActS3661 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2006-09-29 · Passed
- YesWaiving the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on RulesHRES1046 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2006-09-28 · Passed
- YesElectronic Surveillance Modernization ActHR5825 · On Passage · 2006-09-28 · Passed
- YesRyan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization ActHR6143 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2006-09-28 · Passed
- YesWaiving the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on RulesHRES1046 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2006-09-28 · Passed
- NoSecurity and Accountability for Every Port (SAFE) ActHR4954 · On Motion to Instruct Conferees · 2006-09-28 · Passed
- YesProviding for the consideration of H.R. 5825, Electronic Surveillance Modernization ActHRES1052 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2006-09-28 · Passed
- YesProviding for the consideration of H.R. 5825, Electronic Surveillance Modernization ActHRES1052 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2006-09-28 · Passed
- NoElectronic Surveillance Modernization ActHR5825 · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · 2006-09-28 · Failed
- YesProviding for the consideration of motions to suspend the rulesHRES1045 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2006-09-28 · Passed
- YesFinancial Services Regulatory Relief ActS2856 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2006-09-27 · Passed
- YesProviding for the consideration of H.R. 6166, Military Commissions ActHRES1042 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2006-09-27 · Passed
- YesNonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2006HR5637 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2006-09-27 · Passed
- YesMilitary Commissions ActHR6166 · On Passage · 2006-09-27 · Passed
- YesProviding for the consideration of H.R. 6166, Military Commissions ActHRES1042 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2006-09-27 · Passed
- NoMilitary Commissions ActHR6166 · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · 2006-09-27 · Failed
- YesProviding for an adjournment or recess of the two HousesHCONRES483 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2006-09-27 · Passed
- YesMarket-to-Market Extension ActHR6115 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2006-09-27 · Passed
- YesCalling on the President to take immediate steps to help improve the security situation in Darfur, Sudan, with specific emphasis on civilian protectionHRES723 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · 2006-09-26 · Passed
- YesAffirming support for the sovereignty and security of Lebanon and the Lebanese peopleHRES1017 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 2006-09-26 · Passed
- YesUrging the President to appoint a Presidential Special Envoy for SudanHRES992 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · 2006-09-26 · Passed
- YesPrivate Property Rights Implementation Act of 2006HR4772 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2006-09-26 · Failed
- YesDepartment of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007HR5631 · On Agreeing to the Conference Report · 2006-09-26 · Passed
- YesBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) Modernization and Reform ActHR5092 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2006-09-26 · Passed
- YesProviding for the consideration of H.R. 2679, Public Expression of Religion ActHRES1038 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2006-09-26 · Passed
- YesChild Custody Protection ActS403 · On Passage · 2006-09-26 · Passed
- NoMotion to resolve into secret session2006-09-26 · Failed
- YesProviding for the consideration of S. 403, Child Custody Protection ActHRES1039 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2006-09-26 · Passed
- YesPublic Expression of Religion ActHR2679 · On Passage · 2006-09-26 · Passed
- YesCommending the United Kingdom for its efforts in the War on Terror, and for other purposesHRES989 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · 2006-09-26 · Passed
- YesNational Institutes of Health Reform ActHR6164 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2006-09-26 · Passed
- YesNew Hampshire Wilderness ActHR5059 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2006-09-25 · Failed
- YesCaptain Christopher Petty Post Office BuildingHR6102 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2006-09-25 · Passed
- YesNew Hampshire Wilderness ActHR5062 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2006-09-25 · Failed
- NoImmigration Law Enforcement Act of 2006HR6095 · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · 2006-09-21 · Failed
- YesCommunity Protection Act of 2006HR6094 · Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair · 2006-09-21 · Passed
- YesProviding for the consideration of the bills (H.R. 4830)Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2006, (H.R. 6094) Community Protection Act of 2006 and (H.R. 6095) Immigration Law Enforcement Act of 2006HRES1018 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2006-09-21 · Passed
- YesProviding for the consideration of the bills (H.R. 4830)Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2006, (H.R. 6094) Community Protection Act of 2006 and (H.R. 6095) Immigration Law Enforcement Act of 2006HRES1018 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2006-09-21 · Passed
- YesImmigration Law Enforcement Act of 2006HR6095 · On Passage · 2006-09-21 · Passed
- YesBorder Tunnel Prevention Act of 2006HR4830 · On Passage · 2006-09-21 · Passed
- YesMilitary Personnel Financial Services Protection ActS418 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2006-09-21 · Passed
- YesDepartment of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007HR5631 · On Closing Portions of the Conference · 2006-09-21 · Passed
- YesCommunity Protection Act of 2006HR6094 · On Passage · 2006-09-21 · Passed
- YesAppalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2006S2832 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2006-09-21 · Failed
- YesFederal Election Integrity Act of 2006HR4844 · On Passage · 2006-09-20 · Passed
- YesProviding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4844) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require any individual who desires to register or re-register to vote in an election for Federal office to provide the appropriate State election official with proof that the individual is a citizen of the USHRES1015 · On Consideration of the Resolution · 2006-09-20 · Passed
- NoFederal Election Integrity Act of 2006HR4844 · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · 2006-09-20 · Failed
- YesProviding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4844) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require any individual who desires to register or re-register to vote in an election for Federal office to provide the appropriate State election official with proof that the individual is a citizen of the USHRES1015 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2006-09-20 · Passed
- YesCondemning human rights abuses by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and expressing solidarity with the Iranian peopleHRES976 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 2006-09-20 · Passed
- YesProviding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4844) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require any individual who desires to register or re-register to vote in an election for Federal office to provide the appropriate State election official with proof that the individual is a citizen of the USHRES1015 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2006-09-20 · Passed
- YesRecognizing the centennial anniversary on August 5, 2006, of the Iranian constitution of 1906HRES942 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 2006-09-20 · Passed
- YesTo recognize and honor the Filipino World War II veterans for their defense of democratic ideals and their important contributions to the outcome of World War IIHRES622 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · 2006-09-19 · Passed
- YesCondemning the repression of the Iranian Baha’i community and calling for the emancipation of Iranian Baha’isHCONRES415 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 2006-09-19 · Passed
- YesSupporting the goal of eliminating suffering and death due to cancer by the year 2015HCONRES210 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · 2006-09-19 · Passed
- NoOn Agreeing to the AmendmentHR2965 · 2006-09-14 · Failed
- YesProviding for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 1000) providing for earmarking reform in the House of RepresentativesHRES1003 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2006-09-14 · Passed
- YesWater Resources Development ActHR2864 · On Motion to Instruct Conferees · 2006-09-14 · Passed
- YesProviding for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 1000) providing for earmarking reform in the House of RepresentativesHRES1003 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2006-09-14 · Passed
- YesProviding for the consideration of H.R. 6061, Secure Fence Act of 2006HRES1002 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2006-09-14 · Passed
- YesThomas J. Manton Post Office BuildingHR6033 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2006-09-14 · Passed
- YesFederal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting ActHR2965 · On Passage · 2006-09-14 · Passed
- YesSecure Fence Act of 2006HR6061 · On Passage · 2006-09-14 · Passed
- NoOn Agreeing to the AmendmentHR2965 · 2006-09-14 · Failed
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All bills sponsored 15
- 2006-09-29Unemployment Tax Equity Act of 2006HR 6274 (109th Congress) · Labor and EmploymentLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2006-12-20To permit certain expenditures from the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.HR 6131 (109th Congress) · Taxation · Public Law 109-433
- 2006-07-28Working American Competitiveness ActHR 5986 (109th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2006-06-29Repealing rule XXVII of the Rules of the House of Representatives relating to the statutory limit on the public debt.HRES 903 (109th Congress) · CongressLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
- 2006-04-06Truth in Accounting Act of 2006HR 5129 (109th Congress) · Economics and Public FinanceLatest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1959)
- 2005-12-17Health Care Freedom of Choice ActHR 4625 (109th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2005-11-04To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain farming business machinery and equipment as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation.HR 4236 (109th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2006-03-20To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 205 West Washington Street in Knox, Indiana, as the "Grant W. Green Post Office Building".HR 3770 (109th Congress) · Commemorations · Public Law 109-195
- 2005-06-24To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the dollar limitation on contributions to funeral trusts.HR 3061 (109th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2005-05-17Frivolous Lawsuit Reduction ActHR 2393 (109th Congress) · LawLatest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2005-05-05HELPS Retirees Act of 2005HR 2177 (109th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2004-06-21Honoring David Scott Tidmarsh, the 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion.HRES 684 (108th Congress) · CommemorationsLatest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2004-05-20Legal Expense Equity Act of 2004HR 4430 (108th Congress) · LawLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
- 2004-05-06Small Business Jobs Creation Act of 2004HR 4307 (108th Congress) · TaxationLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2003-10-16Stop Terrorism of Property Act of 2003HR 3307 (108th Congress) · Crime and Law EnforcementLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Career
2003today
- 2003–2007US House
