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Born October 3, 1943, El Paso, TX; JD, Stanford Law School, 1968; BA, Government, Harvard University, 1965; Attorney, Private Law Practice, 1970-1978; United States Army Reserve, 1968-1974; Assistant Attorney General, New Mexico, 1969; Senator, United States Senate, 1982-present; Attorney General, New Mexico, 1979-1982; Deputy Democratic Whip, United States Senate.

Senate Prosperity Project 112th Congress Voting Record
Description	Preferred Position	This official's vote compared with the preferred position
Vote on H.R. 4, the Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act, as approved by the House of Representatives, which would repeal language in the 2010 health care law requiring businesses to file an IRS 1099 form for every purchase in excess of $600. Approved 87-12 on April 5, 2011 (Roll Call No. 49). Signed into law (P.L. 112-9) on April 14, 2011. Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on the McConnell Energy Tax Prevention Amendment (S.Amdt. 183) to small business bill S. 493, which would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act without the input of Congress. Vote was 50-50, 10 votes shy of the 60 required under Senate rules, on April 6, 2011 (Roll Call No. 54). Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on S. 940, the Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act, which would impose $20 billion in taxes on the oil and gas industry and increase fuel costs for businesses and individuals. Vote was 52-48, 8 votes shy of the 60 required under Senate rules, on May 17, 2011 (Roll Call No. 72). Preferred Position: No	N
Procedural vote on S. 953, the Offshore Production and Safety Act, which would require the Department of Interior to respond to oil/gas development permit applications within 30 days of receipt and open more areas of the Outer Continental Shelf to energy exploration. Vote was 42-57, 18 votes shy of the 60 needed under Senate rules, on May 18, 2011 (Roll Call No. 73). Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on a Snowe (R-ME) amendment to the Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011 (S. 782), which would direct the IRS to consider the impact of reporting requirements on smaller entities and modify some provisions of the 1980 Regulatory Flexibility Act. Vote was 53-46, 7 votes short of the 60 required under Senate rules, on June 9, 2011 (Roll Call No. 87). Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on H.R. 3080, the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, which is expected to trigger an $8 billion increase in exports of U.S. manufactured goods and add $10-$12 billion to U.S. GDP. Approved 83-15 on October 12, 2001 (Roll Call No. 161). Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on H.R. 3079, the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act, which will lower Panama's 8 percentage average tariff on U.S. goods to zero and immediately benefit the more than 7,000 U.S. small and medium-sized companies that export to Panama. Approved 77-22 on October 12, 2011 (Roll Call No. 162). Signed into law (P.L. 112-43) on October 21, 2011. Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on H.R. 3078, the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act, which is expected to increase U.S. GDP by nearly $2.5 billion and U.S. merchandise exports by $1.1 billion. Approved by 66-33 on October 12, 2011 (Roll Call No. 163). Signed into law (P.L. 112-42) on October 21, 2011. Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on S. 1726, the Withholding Tax Relief Act, which would repeal the 3% tax withholding requirement for governmental entity payments to vendors set to go into effect in 2013. Vote was 57-47, 3 votes shy of the 60 required under Senate rules, October 20, 2011 (Roll Call No. 178). Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on S.J. Res. 27, a joint resolution disapproving the Environmental Protection Agency's Cross State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), which would trigger higher energy prices and compromise grid reliability. Rejected 41-56 on November 10, 2011 (Roll Call No. 201). Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on a Vitter (R-LA) amendment to transportation bill S. 1813, which would increase domestic energy supplies and lower enegy costs. Rejected 44-54, 16 votes shy of the 60 votes required under Senate rules, on March 8, 2012 (Roll Call No. 28). Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on a Collins (R-ME) amendment to transportation bill S. 1813 that would give the Environmental Protection Agency more time to re-propose more workable Boiler MACT regulations. Rejected 52-46, 8 votes short of the 60 required under Senate rules, on March 8, 2012 (Roll Call No. 30). Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on a Hoeven (R-ND) amendment to transportation bill S. 1813 that would have ended 3.5 years of delays and authorized construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. Rejected 56-42, 4 votes shy of the 60 required under Senate rules, on March 8, 2012 (Roll Call No. 34). Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on S.J. Res. 36, legislation disapproving of the National Labor Relation Board's (NLRB) rule relating to union election procedures. Rejected 45-54 on April 24, 2012 (Roll Call No. 68). Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on S.J. Res. 37, a joint resolution disapproving of the Environmental Protection Agency's Utility MACT rule. Rejected 46-53 on June 20, 2012 (Roll Call No. 139). Preferred Position: Yes	Y
This official's percentage on this voting record:		26%

Senate Prosperity Project 111th Congress Voting Record
Description	Preferred Position	This official's vote compared with the preferred position
Vote on S. 181, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (Roll Call No. 14). The bill, which represents a reversal of the 2007 U.S. Supreme Court “Ledbetter” decision, will significantly expand employers' exposure to pay discrimination claims under civil rights laws. Approved 61-36: R 5-36; D 54-0; I 2-0. January 29, 2009. Preferred Position: No. Signed into law (P.L. 111-2) on January 29, 2009.	N
Vote on H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Roll Call No. 61). The bill will provide approximately $383 billion in tax cuts and additional spending to help stimulate the economy. Passed 61-37: R 3-37; D 56-0; I 2-0. February 20, 3009. Preferred Position: Yes.	Y
Vote on the Lincoln/Kyl amendment to the Fiscal 2010 Budget Resolution, S. Con. Res. 13 (Roll Call No. 146). The amendment provides additional relief from the estate tax by increasing the exemption to $5 million per spouse and reducing the tax rate to 35 percent. Adopted 51-38: R 41-0; D 10-46; I 0-2. April 2, 2009. Preferred Position: Yes.	Y
Vote on a motion to proceed to H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Roll Call No. 395). Motion to invoke cloture (thus limiting debate) on a bill that creates a new, government administered health care program. Agreed to 60-39: D 58-0; R 0-39; I 2-0. December 23, 2009. Preferred Position: No.	N
Vote on H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Roll Call No. 396). The bill creates a new, government administered health care program by increasing taxes on business, imposing employer mandates and eroding ERISA provisions. Passed 60-39: D 58-0; R 0-39; I 2-0. December 24, 2009. Preferred Position: No.	N
Vote on S. Amdt. 3308 to H.R. Res. 45 (Roll Call No. 11). The amendment would reduce the deficit by establishing five-year mandatory discretionary spending caps. The Senate raised the majority requirement for adoption of this amendment to 60 votes. Rejected 56-44: D 16-42; R 39-1; I 1-1. January 28, 2010. Preferred Position: Yes.	Y
Vote on a motion to proceed to Amendment No. 3310 to H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employees Act (Roll Call No. 23). The amendment would expand the Build America Bonds program and extend authorization for surface transportation programs. Motion agreed to 62-30: D 55-1; R 5-29; I 2-0. February 22, 2010. Preferred Position: Yes.	Y
Vote on a motion to table S. Amdt. 3634 to H.R. 4872, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Roll Call No. 103). The amendment would strike the sunset for certain small-business tax credits due to expire two years after implementation of the health insurance exchanges. Motion agreed to 55-43: D 53-3; R 0-40; I 2-0. March 25, 2010. Preferred Position: No.	N
Vote on H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Roll Call No. 105). The bill makes changes to the 2010 health care overhaul law. Specifically, it increases the burden on employers via a Medicare Hospital Insurance tax on investment income and imposes new ERISA and employer mandates. Passed 56-43: D 54-3; R 0-40; I 2-0. March 25, 2010. Preferred Position: No.	N
Vote on a motion to proceed to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (Roll Call No. 158). The bill would create a process for the government to seize and break up failing financial firms, create a new consumer protection agency specifically for financial products, and require that derivatives transactions be processed through a regulated central clearinghouse. Motion rejected 57-42: D 53-3; R 2-39; I 2-0. May 19, 2010. Preferred Position: No.	N
Vote on H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (Roll Call No. 162). The bill would create a process for the government to seize and break up failing financial firms, create a new consumer protection agency specifically for financial products, and require that derivatives transactions be processed through a regulated central clearinghouse. Passed 59-39: D 53-2; R 4-37; I 2-0. May 20, 2010. Preferred Position: No.	N
Vote on a motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 26, a resolution of disapproval sponsored by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) (Roll Call No. 184). The resolution was aimed at preventing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from regulating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions without the input of Congress. Motion rejected 47-53: D 6-51; R 41-0; I 0-2. June 10, 2010. Preferred Position: Yes.	Y
Vote on S. Amdt. 4318 to H.R. 4213, the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Roll Call No. 187). The amendment would remove critical tax incentives for oil and natural gas producers; including IDC's, percentage depletion, and the manufacturers' tax deduction (Sec. 199). Rejected 35-61: D 34-21; R 0-39; I 1-1. June 15, 2010. Preferred Position: No.	N
Vote on a procedural motion to proceed to debate S. 3628, the Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act (Roll Call No. 220). The bill would curb the First Amendment rights of many corporations to express their views about key public policies that impact economic growth and job creation. Rejected 57-41: D 56-1; R 0-40; I 1-0. July 27, 2010. Preferred Position: No.	N
This official's percentage on this voting record:		21%

Senate Prosperity Project 110th Congress Second Session Voting Record
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Vote on an amendment (S.Amdt. 4190) to the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution, S.Con.Res. 70 (Roll Call No. 44). The amendment would add a deficit-neutral reserve fund to adjust the budget and repeal the 1993 rate increase for the individual alternative minimum tax. The amendment was agreed to 53 to 46 on March 13, 2008. Preferred Position: No	N
Vote on an amendment (S.Amdt. 4207) to the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution, S.Con.Res. 70 (Roll Call No 56). The amendment would establish a deficit-neutral reserve to improve energy efficiency and production, encourage the capture and storage of carbon dioxide emissions from coal projects and the development of oil and natural gas resources in the Outer Continental Shelf. The amendment was rejected 47 to 51 on March 13, 2008. Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on an amendment (S.Amdt. 4348) to the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution, S.Con.Res. 70 (Roll Call No. 74). The amendment would adjust the budget resolution to allow for the extension of recently expired tax credits through fiscal year 2009, including those for research and development, education and alternative energy. The amendment was rejected 49 to 50 on March 13, 2008. Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on an amendment (S.Amdt. 4276) to the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution, S.Con.Res. 70 (Roll Call No. 78). The amendment would adjust the budget resolution to allow for the exemption of the alternative minimum tax from pay-as-you-go rules. The amendment was rejected 47 to 51 on March 13, 2008. Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on an amendment (S.Amdt. 4339) to the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution, S.Con.Res. 70 (Roll Call No. 82). The amendment would create a deficit-neutral reserve fund to pay for the impact of any legislation that would provide an above-the-line federal income tax deduction for individuals that do not receive health insurance through employers and who purchase insurance. The amendment was rejected 45 to 51 on March 13, 2008. Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on a procedural motion to limit debate on the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, H.R. 2831 (Roll Call No. 110). The bill would expand employers' exposure to pay discrimination claims under civil rights laws. The vote was 56 to 42, four shy of the 60 votes required under Senate rules to limit debate, on April 23, 2008. Majority Leader Reid, a bill supporter, voted "no" to preserve his procedural right to call for a second vote on the bill. Preferred Position: No	N
Vote on the McConnell (R-KY) energy supply amendment to the flood insurance bill S. 2284 (Roll Call No. 123). The bill would have begun to address U.S. energy supply needs by permitting environmentally safe energy development in the Outer Continental Shelf and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, encouraged increase refinery capacity and encouraged commercial leasing of oil shale on federal lands. The amendment was rejected 42 to 56 on May 13, 2008. Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Motion to instruct conferees on the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution, S.Con.Res. 70 (Roll Call No. 134). The instructions would insist that the conference report be adjusted to include a reserve fund for future legislation allowing increased Outer Continental Shelf energy exploration. The motion was defeated 44 to 51 on May 15, 2008. Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on a procedural (cloture) motion on the Boxer Substitute to the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, S. 3036 (Roll Call No. 145). The underlying bill would have set up a trading system for companies to buy and sell emissions allowances. The motion failed 48 to 36, 12 shy of the 60 required under Senate rules, on June 6, 2008. Preferred Position: No	N
Cloture motion to end debate and proceed to consideration of an energy prices bill, S. 3044 (Roll Call No. 146). The bill included a crude oil "windfall profits" tax on major integrated companies, elimination of certain foreign oil and gas tax treatment for all companies, authorization for lawsuits against OPEC, and provisions aimed at "price gouging. The cloture motion (with 60 votes required to pass) failed June 10, 2008 by a vote of 51 to 43. Preferred Position: No	N
Motion to invoke cloture on the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008, H.R. 6049 (Roll Call No. 147). The bill would extend expiring or expired tax provisions for one year and create new energy-related tax incentives. The motion failed 50 to 44 on June 10, 2008 (60 votes are required for passage of a cloture motion). Preferred Position: No	N
Motion to invoke cloture on the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008, H.R. 6049 (Roll Call No. 150). The bill would extend expiring or expired tax provisions for one year and create new energy-related tax incentives. The motion failed 52 to 44 on June 17, 2008 (60 votes are required for passage of a cloture motion). Preferred Position: No	N
Vote on passage of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (H.R. 1424), as amended (Roll Call No. 213). The bill will provide much-needed liquidity in the financial markets, restore stability and renewed confidence in our nation’s financial system and promote growth and job creation. It passed 74 to 25 on October 1, 2008. Preferred Position: Yes	Y
This official's percentage on this voting record:		7%

Senate Prosperity Project 110th Congress First Session Voting Record
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Vote on S. Amendment 154, Ensign (R-NV) Amendment (Roll Call No. 26). This measure would have improved access to affordable health care by allowing individuals and families to pay health plan premiums through health savings accounts. The vote failed 47 to 48 on January 25, 2007. Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote to table, or defeat, S. Amendment 209, Kyl (R-AZ) Amendment, (Roll Call No. 37 ). Passage of this amendment would have extended the increased expensing of qualified investments for small businesses through December 31, 2012. The motion to table succeeded and the amendment was not considered. The vote was decided 49 to 48 on January 31, 2007. Preferred Position: No	N
Vote on motion to table, or defeat, an amendment to homeland security bill (S. 4) that would have required 100 percent scanning of all inbound sea containers which is not feasible given the current technology (Roll Call No. 56). Tabling motion was approved, and the amendment rejected, by a vote of 58-38 on March 1, 2007. Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on S. Amendment 497, Enzi (R-WY) Amendment (Roll Call No. 95). This measure would have established a 60-vote point of order for legislation that creates unfunded mandates on small business concerns. The measure failed by a vote of 47 to 49 on March 22, 2007. Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Motion to instruct conferees regarding S.Con.Res.21, FY2008 Budget Resolution (Roll Call No. 159). The motion insisted that the conference report adjust the revenue estimate to assume a permanent reduction in the estate tax with a top marginal rate of 35 percent and an exemption for small estates. It passed by a vote of 54 to 41 on May 9, 2007. Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on S. Amendment 1505, Inhofe (R-OK) Amendment (Roll Call No. 210). This measure was to improve domestic fuels security by expediting the permitting process for the expansion of refinery facilities and authorizing funds for the development of alternative fuels. The vote failed 43 to 52 on June 13, 2007. Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on S. Amendment 1566, Warner (R-VA) Amendment (Roll Call No. 212). This measure would have authorized the Commonwealth of Virginia to petition for authorization to conduct natural gas exploration and drilling activities in its coastal zone. The vote failed 43 to 44 on June 14, 2007. Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on S. Amendment 1610, Cardin (D-MD) Amendment (Roll Call No. 216). This measure would have provided for the siting, construction, expansion, and operation of liquefied natural gas terminals. The vote failed 37 to 56 on June 19, 2007. Preferred Position: No	N
Motion to invoke cloture on S. Amendment 1704, Baucus (D-MT) Amendment (Roll Call No. 223). This was a vote on a procedural motion to limit debate and move to final passage of a $32 billion energy tax package that would have imposed more than $30 billion of taxes on the domestic oil and gas industry. The measure failed 57 to 36 on June 21, 2007 (60 votes are required for passage on a cloture motion). Preferred Position: No	N
Vote on H.R. 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 (Roll Call No. 226). The measure overhauls national energy policies but does not address the need for an uninterrupted, adequate and affordable fuel supply. It passed by a vote of 65 to 27 on June 21, 2007. Preferred Position: No	N
Motion to invoke cloture, limit debate, on H.R. 800 (Roll Call No. 227). This bill would have amended the National Labor Relations Act to remove the right of American workers to vote via federally supervised, secret ballot elections when deciding whether to unionize. The vote failed 51 to 48 on June 26, 2007 (60 votes are required for passage on a cloture motion). Preferred Position: No	N
Motion to invoke cloture, limit debate, on a bill (S. 1639) that overhauls U.S. immigration policies, provides for a temporary guest worker program and institutes new border security measures (Roll Call No. 235). The vote failed 46 to 53 on June 28, 2007. Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on S. Amendment 2339, Cornyn (R-TX) Amendment (Roll Call No. 266). This measure would have increased the H-1B visa cap to 115,000 for fiscal year 2008. The vote failed 55 to 40 on July 19, 2007. Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Vote on H.R. 3688, United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (Roll Call No. 413). Passage of this bill implements the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement and would eliminate nearly all of Peru's tariffs on U.S. goods, increase protection of American investments, strengthen U.S. intellectual property rights and reduce non-tariff and regulatory barriers in Peru. The vote was decided 77 to 18 on December 4, 2007. Preferred Position: Yes	Y
Motion to invoke cloture, limit debate, on H.R. 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 (Senate Vote 425). This was a procedural vote on an amendment to the energy bill (H.R. 6) that would have increased taxes on the U.S. energy industry. The vote failed 59 to 40 on December 13, 2007 (60 votes are required for passage on a cloture motion). Preferred Position: No	N
This official's percentage on this voting record:		20%

Senate Prosperity Project Voting Records 109th 2nd Session
Description	Preferred Position	This official's vote compared with the preferred position
Senate vote 10: Passage of this tax measure extended tax cuts that would otherwise have expired. Business groups and individual taxpayers enjoyed a number of reductions. The vote was decided 66 to 31 on February 2, 2006.	Y	-
Senate Vote 17: Approval of this amendment would have instructed tax conferees to drop the extension of dividend and capital gains cutes. The vote to reject was 47 to 53 on February 14, 2006.	N
Senate Vote 21: This vote is related to the outline for prosperity call for lawsuit reform, in this instance asbestos cases. Although divided about the role of the trust fund contained in this measure, the business community wants resolution of the liability allegations that have clogged the courts and placed companies in bankruptcy. The failure to waive the budget act, which required 60 votes, means any fix for the system is in doubt. Business argued that a fair-share payment system, along with medical criteria to establish injury, would take the cases out of the courts while compensating victims. The vote was 58 to 41 on February 14, 2006.	Y
Senate Vote 38: Fiscal responsibility is the underpinning of sound tax and spending policies, which in turn allow for a growing economy. This budget resolution vote would have required tax cuts to be offset with revenue increases or spending cuts. The vote was tied and thus rejected 50-50 on March 14, 2006.	N
Senate Vote 74: Passage of this budget resolution allowed for legislation authorization exploration for energy resources in the Arctic refuge. The vote was 51 to 49 on March 16, 2006.	Y
Senate Vote 115: This vote is related to the Outline for Prosperity call for reform in the legal system which in turn will reduce costs in other areas. Failure to set realistic caps on medical malpractice claims leads to higher premium prices and departure of medical practices from high-cost areas. The cloture vote failed 48 to 42, thus failing to reach the needed 60 votes, on May 8, 2006.	Y
Senate Vote 119: This vote relates to the Outline for Prosperity call for creative use of private sector initiatives to reduce the number of uninsured Americans. Small business health plans are an option to spread risk and permit wage earners to select plans with affordable premiums. The motion to invoke cloture was 55 to 43, which failed to get 60 votes on May 11, 2006.	Y
Senate Vote 164: Permanent repeal of the estate tax is a cornerstone of teh business community's agenda. This cloture vote was 57 to 41, falling short of the 60 votes required to cut off debate and bring the measure to the floor. The vote took place on June 8, 2006.	Y
Senate Vote 190: Trade with America's global partners is sound economic and national security policy. This agreement outlined trading obligations with Oman. It passed 60 to34 on June 29, 2006.	Y
Senate Vote 219: Energy independence and affordable supply of natural gas would be enhanced if areas in the Gulf of Mexico were available for exploration. The Senate passed opening these areas on a vote of 71 to 25 on August 1, 2006.	Y
Senate Vote 229: This is another vote on a variety of tax measures, for which business has argued permanence and predictability is better than uncertainty in the code. The Senate failed to invoke cloture on a vote of 56 to 42 on August 3,2006.	Y
This official's percentage on this voting record:		0%

Senate Prosperity Project Voting Records 109th 1st Session
Description	Preferred Position	This official's vote compared with the preferred position
Senate Vote 8: Business groups working toward resolution of lawsuit abuse cases opposed this amendment that would have placed unrealistic timelines on federal judges. This vote was decided 37 to 61 on February 10, 2005 by a strong bipartisan coalition.	N
Senate Vote 9: Final passage of class action reform gave federal courts jurisdiction over lawsuits in more than one state. This stops the practice of the trial bar from shopping cases to state courts dominated by their allies. The billions of dolalrs spent on litigation can be moved toward capital investment to promote jobs and growth. A solid bipartisan coalition backed the business position 72 to 26 on February 10, 2005.	Y
Senate Vote 15: Economic growth depends on consumer credit. At the same time, providers of goods and services must have reasonable expectations of payment. This amendment would have made it easier for buyers to escape debt. A bipartisan coalition rejected this amendment on a vote of 40 to 59 on March 2, 2005.	N
Senate Vote 26: A realistic minimum wage must underlie a competitive economy. This amendment would have increased hourly pay scales by almost half, crippling small business and entry level positions. The Senate rejected this increase by a vote of 46 to 49 on March 7, 2005.	N
Senate Vote 44: A sound system of consumer credit should be fair to both buyers and sellers. The Senate reached a bipartisan agreement on bankruptcy reform on a vote of 74 to 25 on March 10, 2005.	Y
Senate Vote 52: Manufacturing, transportation, and national security require a supply of oil and gas. Exploration must be undertaken in areas of known resources providing such drilling can accommodate environmental concerns. By rejecting this vote, the Senate struck language in the budget resolution that would have removed Alaskan territory from such development. The vote to reject was 49 to 51 on March 16, 2005.	N
Senate Vote 81: Adoption of this resolution set targets for spending and revenue allowing for tax cuts to stimulate growth. The vote was 51 to 49 on March 17, 2005.	Y
Senate Vote 137: Research and development in the energy field can end our dependence on foreign oil. Manufacturers will pursue new products only if they are given reasonable protection from lawsuits. The Senate agreed to this amendment with bipartisan support on a vote of 59 to 38 on June 14, 2005.	Y
Senate Vote 140: Policies to promote supplies of reliable energy should be based on market realities and not federal government mandates. This arbitrary import reduction level was rejected on a vote of 47 to 53 on June 16, 2005.	N
On H.R.6: On the Amendment S.Amdt. 791 mandates renewables	N
Senate Vote 143: Significant portions of the U. S. economy depend on domestic supplies of natural gas. Exploration in known supply areas should be encouraged, recognizing that modern techniques can accommodate environmental concerns. Passage of this amendment would have restricted research into deep water reserves. The bipartisan vote to reject was 44 to 52 on June 21, 2005.	N
Senate Vote 146: Access to energy at affordable prices is dependent on production and transport facilities. Unnecessasry hurdles or redtape should not prevent federal regulators from approving essential sites. The amendment to approve Ferderal Energy Regulatory Commission action passed with bipartisan support on a vote of 52 to 45 on June 22, 2005.	Y
Senate Vote 148: Efforts to create a healthy environment should be based on recognized scientific principles and not political rhetoric. The vote to an unrealistic timeline was bipartisan, 38 to 60, on June 22, 2005.	N
A comprehensive energy plan passed the Senate that encourages conservation, production, alternative supplies. An integrated energy stategy is at the heart of a growing economy in all sectors. There was strong bipartisan approval of a future-focused energy policy on a vote of 85 to 12 on June 28, 2005.	Y
Senate Vote 170: Trade is a source of economic growth; trade with our neighbors is also a wise foreign policy. A bipartisan coalition passed the Central American trade measure on a vote of 54 to 45 on June 30, 2005.	Y
Senate Vote 219: Manufacturers should not be held liable by consumers who misuse products for criminal or other unintended purposes. A bipartisan coalition joined to pass this measure on a vogte of 65 to 31 on July 29, 2005.	Y
Senate Vote 220: American business succeeds only if they deliver their products and services in timely fashion as required under contracts. Improving the nation's infrastructure is a high priority even if it requires a level of federal funding. An overwhelming bipartisan coalition supported the highway bill on a vote of 91 to 4 on July 29, 2005.	Y
Senate Vote 225: Electrical generation through coal and other sources is essential to American industry, consumers, households. The Senate rejected this effort to redefine hazardous materials under the clean air rules. The bipartisan vote was 47 to 51 on September 13, 2005.	N
Senate Vote 288: Production of predictable, affordable energy supplies requires the availability of all reasonable sources, with sensitivity toward the environment. This amendment rejected removal of Alaskan areas from exploration. The bipartisan vote to reject was 48 to 51 on November 3, 2005.	N
This official's percentage on this voting record:		36%

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AFL-CIO, 2011:
(100%)
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, 2010:
(100%)
League of Conservation Voters, 2011:
(100%)
Service Employees International Union, 2011:
(100%)
Associated General Contractors, 2011:
(25%)
BIPAC, 2011:
(37%)
National Association of Manufacturers, 2011:
(57%)
National Federation of Independent Business, 2010:
(18%)
National Retail Federation, 2011:
(71%)
National Small Business Association, 2011:
(43%)
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 2010:
(18%)