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Frank Ballance
United States representative · Democratic Party · United States

Frank Ballance

845 votes cast since 2003. Votes with the Democratic Party 96% of the time. Wrote 6 bills; 2 became law.

Where they stand

Their own votesTheir party label (Dem)
2003Today
Now
Left – right
−0.45
Libertarian – authoritarian
−0.45

Bills they wrote that became law

Every vote

  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR4200 · 2004-05-19 · Agreed to
    No
  • Honoring past and current members of the Armed Forces of the United States and encouraging Americans to wear red poppies on Memorial Day
    HCONRES424 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 2004-05-19 · Passed
    Yes
  • Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4200) DOD Authorization, FY 2005
    HRES648 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2004-05-19 · Passed
    No
  • Providing for the consideration of the conference report to accompany the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 95) the Congressional Budget for the U.S. Government for FY 2005
    HRES649 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2004-05-19 · Passed
    No
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR4200 · 2004-05-19 · Failed
    Yes
  • Providing for the consideration of the conference report to accompany the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 95) the Congressional Budget for the U.S. Government for FY 2005
    HRES649 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2004-05-19 · Passed
    No
  • Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4200) DOD Authorization, FY 2005
    HRES648 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2004-05-19 · Passed
    No
  • Bobby Marshall Gentry Post Office Building
    HR4176 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2004-05-18 · Passed
    Yes
  • Occupational Safety and Health Small Business Day in Court Act of 2004
    HR2731 · On Passage · 2004-05-18 · Passed
    No
  • Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, Appropriations FY 2004
    HR2660 · On Motion to Table Motion to Instruct Conferees · 2004-05-18 · Passed
    No
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR2432 · 2004-05-18 · Failed
    Yes
  • Providing for consideration of H.R. 2728, H.R. 2729, H.R. 2730, H.R. 2731 and H.R. 2432.
    HRES645 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2004-05-18 · Passed
    No
  • Paperwork and Regulatory Improvements Act
    HR2432 · On Passage · 2004-05-18 · Passed
    Yes
  • Occupational Safety and Health Small Business Day in Court Act
    HR2728 · On Passage · 2004-05-18 · Passed
    No
  • Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Efficiency Act
    HR2729 · On Passage · 2004-05-18 · Passed
    No
  • Undocumented Alien Emergency Medical Assistance Amendments
    HR3722 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2004-05-18 · Failed
    No
  • Oscar Scott Woody Post Office Building
    HR3740 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2004-05-18 · Passed
    Yes
  • Occupational Safety and Health Independent Review of OSHA Citations Act of 2004
    HR2730 · On Passage · 2004-05-18 · Passed
    No
  • Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for activities associated with the dedication of the National World War II Memorial
    HCONRES423 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 2004-05-17 · Passed
    Yes
  • Applauding the men and women who keep America moving and recognizing National Transportation Week
    HCONRES420 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 2004-05-17 · Passed
    Yes
  • Condemning the Government of the Republic of the Sudan for its attacks against innocent civilians in the impoverished Darfur region of western Sudan
    HCONRES403 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · 2004-05-17 · Passed
    Yes
  • Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944
    HJRES91 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2004-05-13 · Passed
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR4281 · 2004-05-13 · Failed
    Yes
  • Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2004
    HR4281 · On Passage · 2004-05-13 · Passed
    No
  • Expressing the sense of the Congress that, as Congress recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, all Americans are encouraged to observe this anniversary with a commitment to continuing and building on the legacy of Brown
    HCONRES414 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2004-05-13 · Passed
    Yes
  • To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 10-percent individual income tax rate bracket
    HR4275 · On Passage · 2004-05-13 · Passed
    No
  • Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2004
    HR4281 · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · 2004-05-13 · Failed
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR4275 · 2004-05-13 · Failed
    Yes
  • Congressional Budget for the U.S. Government for FY 2005
    SCONRES95 · On Motion to Instruct Conferees · 2004-05-13 · Failed
    Yes
  • Recognizing the contributions of people of Indian origin to the United States and the benefits of working together with India towards promoting peace, prosperity, and freedom among all countries of the world
    HCONRES352 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 2004-05-12 · Passed
    Yes
  • Expressing the sense of the House that the Department of Defense should rectify deficiencies in the military postal system to ensure that members of the Armed Forces stationed overseas are able to receive and send election ballots in time to be counted in the 2004 elections.
    HRES608 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 2004-05-12 · Passed
    Yes
  • Providing for the consideration of H.R. 4279, H.R. 4280, and H.R. 4281
    HRES638 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2004-05-12 · Passed
    No
  • Recognizing with humble gratitude the more than 16,000,000 veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II and the Americans who supported the war effort on the home front and celebrating the completion of the National World War II Memorial on the National Mall in the District of Columbia
    HCONRES409 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 2004-05-12 · Passed
    Yes
  • Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Father Thaddeus Nguyen Van Ly, and for other purposes
    HCONRES378 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · 2004-05-12 · Passed
    Yes
  • Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2004
    HR4280 · On Passage · 2004-05-12 · Passed
    No
  • Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2004
    HR4280 · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · 2004-05-12 · Failed
    Yes
  • Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, Appropriations FY 2004
    HR2660 · On Motion to Table Motion to Instruct Conferees · 2004-05-12 · Passed
    No
  • To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the disposition of unused health benefits in cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements
    HR4279 · On Passage · 2004-05-12 · Passed
    No
  • Providing for the consideration of H.R. 4275, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 10-percent individual income tax rate bracket
    HRES637 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2004-05-12 · Passed
    No
  • Providing for the consideration of H.R. 4279, H.R. 4280, and H.R. 4281
    HRES638 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2004-05-12 · Passed
    No
  • To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the disposition of unused health benefits in cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements
    HR4279 · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · 2004-05-12 · Failed
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR4279 · 2004-05-12 · Failed
    Yes
  • Recognizing 50 years of relations between the United States Government and the European Union
    HRES577 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · 2004-05-11 · Passed
    Yes
  • Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day
    HRES622 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 2004-05-11 · Passed
    Yes
  • Dr. Miguel A. Nevarez Post Office Building Designation
    HR4299 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2004-05-11 · Passed
    Yes
  • Expressing the concern of Congress over Iran’s development of the means to produce nuclear weapons
    HCONRES398 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 2004-05-06 · Passed
    Yes
  • Providing for consideration of H. Res. 627, deploring the abuse of persons in United States custody in Iraq
    HRES628 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2004-05-06 · Passed
    No
  • Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the urgent need for freedom, democratic reform, and international monitoring of elections, human rights, and religious liberty in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
    HRES402 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 2004-05-06 · Passed
    Yes
  • Deploring the Abuse of Persons in United States Custody in Iraq
    HRES627 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2004-05-06 · Passed
    Yes
  • To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2004, to amend various laws administered by the Coast Guard, and for other purposes
    HR2443 · On Motion to Instruct Conferees · 2004-05-06 · Passed
    Yes
  • Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the arbitrary detention of Dr. Wang Bingzhang by the Government of the People’s Republic of China and urging his immediate release
    HCONRES326 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 2004-05-06 · Passed
    Yes
  • Middle-Class Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act
    HR4227 · On Passage · 2004-05-05 · Passed
    Yes
  • Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of autism, supporting programs for increased research and improved treatment of autism, improving training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism, and for other purposes
    HRES605 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · 2004-05-05 · Passed
    Yes
  • Congressional Budget for the U.S. Government for FY 2005
    SCONRES95 · On Motion to Instruct Conferees · 2004-05-05 · Failed
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR4227 · 2004-05-05 · Failed
    Yes
  • Congratulating the University of Connecticut Huskies for winning the 2004 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men and women’s basketball championships
    HRES599 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 2004-05-04 · Passed
    Yes
  • Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music education
    HCONRES380 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · 2004-05-04 · Passed
    Yes
  • Congratulating charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education, and for other purposes
    HRES600 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · 2004-05-04 · Passed
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR4181 · 2004-04-28 · Failed
    Yes
  • To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the increased standard deduction, and the 15-percent individual income tax rate bracket expansion, for married taxpayers filing joint returns
    HR4181 · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · 2004-04-28 · Failed
    Yes
  • Surface Transportation Extension Act, Part II
    HR4219 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2004-04-28 · Passed
    Yes
  • To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the increased standard deduction, and the 15-percent individual income tax rate bracket expansion, for married taxpayers filing joint returns
    HR4181 · On Passage · 2004-04-28 · Passed
    Yes
  • Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. United States Courthouse
    S1904 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2004-04-28 · Passed
    Yes
  • Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month, and for other purposes
    HRES578 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 2004-04-27 · Passed
    Yes
  • Honoring the life and legacy of Melvin Jones and recognizing the contributions of Lions Clubs International
    HRES399 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 2004-04-27 · Passed
    Yes
  • Rhode Island Veterans Post Office Building
    HR3942 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2004-04-27 · Passed
    Yes
  • Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2844) the Continuity in Representation Act
    HRES602 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2004-04-22 · Passed
    No
  • Continuity in Representation Act of 2004
    HR2844 · On Passage · 2004-04-22 · Passed
    Yes
  • Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2844) the Continuity in Representation Act
    HRES602 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2004-04-22 · Passed
    No
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR2844 · 2004-04-22 · Failed
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR2844 · 2004-04-22 · Failed
    Yes
  • Guardsmen and Reservists Financial Relief Act
    HR1779 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2004-04-21 · Passed
    Yes
  • Green Chemistry Research and Development Act
    HR3970 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2004-04-21 · Passed
    Yes
  • Congressional Medal for Outstanding Contributions in Math and Science Education Act
    HR4030 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2004-04-21 · Passed
    Yes
  • James V Hansen Federal Building
    HR3147 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2004-04-21 · Passed
    Yes
  • To address the participation of Taiwan in the World Health Organization
    HR4019 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2004-04-21 · Passed
    Yes
  • Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office
    HR1822 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2004-04-20 · Passed
    Yes
  • Richard G. Wilson Processing and Distribution Facility
    HR4037 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2004-04-20 · Passed
    Yes
  • General John J. Pershing Post Office
    HR3855 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2004-04-20 · Passed
    Yes
  • Pension Funding Equity Act
    HR3108 · On Agreeing to the Conference Report · 2004-04-02 · Passed
    No
  • Pension Funding Equity Act
    HR3108 · On Motion to Recommit Conference Report with Instructions · 2004-04-02 · Failed
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3550 · 2004-04-02 · Failed
    Yes
  • Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users
    HR3550 · On Passage · 2004-04-02 · Passed
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3550 · 2004-04-02 · Failed
    No
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3550 · 2004-04-02 · Agreed to
    No
  • Adjournment of Both Houses of Congress
    HCONRES404 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2004-04-02 · Passed
    No
  • Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users
    HR3550 · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · 2004-04-02 · Failed
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3550 · 2004-04-01 · Failed
    No
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3550 · 2004-04-01 · Failed
    No
  • Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3550) Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users
    HRES593 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2004-04-01 · Passed
    No
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3550 · 2004-04-01 · Agreed to
    Yes
  • On Agreeing to the Amendment
    HR3550 · 2004-04-01 · Failed
    Yes
  • Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding rates of compensation for civilian employees and members of the uniformed services of the United States
    HRES581 · On Agreeing to the Resolution · 2004-03-31 · Passed
    Yes
  • To provide for the establishment of campaign medals to be awarded to members of the Armed Forces who participate in Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom
    HR3104 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 2004-03-30 · Passed
    Yes
  • Welcoming accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia to NATO
    HRES558 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · 2004-03-30 · Passed
    Yes
  • To require the Secretary of Defense to reimburse members of the United States Armed Forces for certain transportation expenses incurred by the members in connection with leave under the Central Command Rest and Recuperation Leave Program before the program was expanded to include domestic travel
    S2057 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 2004-03-30 · Passed
    Yes
  • ROTC and Military Recruiter Equal Access to Campus Act
    HR3966 · On Passage · 2004-03-30 · Passed
    Yes
  • Congressional Budget for the U.S. Government for FY 2005
    SCONRES95 · On Motion to Instruct Conferees · 2004-03-30 · Failed
    Yes
  • Congratulating the United States Air Force Academy on its 50th Anniversary and recognizing its contributions to the Nation
    HCONRES386 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 2004-03-30 · Passed
    Yes
  • Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3966), the ROTC and Military Recruiter Equal Access to Campus Act
    HRES580 · On Ordering the Previous Question · 2004-03-30 · Passed
    No
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  1. 2004-03-30
    No School Left Behind Act of 2004HR 4063 (108th Congress) · EducationLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
  2. 2004-03-16
    ROLE Model Act of 2004HR 3975 (108th Congress) · EducationLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
  3. 2004-06-25
  4. 2003-07-25
    Northeastern North Carolina Heritage Area Study Act of 2003HR 2925 (108th Congress) · Public Lands and Natural ResourcesLatest: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
  5. 2004-12-21
  6. 2003-01-28

Career

2003today
  • 2003–2004US House