The FACTS speak for themselves—John Murtha and Steny Hoyer

[Stand and Fight]

I see a lot of people on here rightly or wrongly lamenting the election of Steny Hoyer as the Democratic Majority Leader. I have no shame in saying that I supported Hoyer for Majority Leader after taking a careful look at his voting record versus the record of John Murtha. A lot of people seem to be heavily swayed by Murtha's stance on the Iraq issue, but the question begs to be asked, what is the total picture of John Murtha? For that matter, what is the total picture of Steny Hoyer's voting record? Let's let the facts speak for themselves...

AFL-CIO, Labor
• Steny Hoyer received an approval rating of 100% from the AFL-CIO for his 2005 legislative votes, and a rating of 94% for his life-time votes in Congress.
• John Murtha received an approval rating of 100% from the AFL-CIO for his 2005 legislative votes, and a rating of 90% for his life-time votes in Congress.

Source: http://www.aflcio.org/issues/legislativealert/votes/vr_memb.cfm

NARAL, Women's Reproductive Rights
Members of Congress have been rated by NARAL, on the position of a woman's right to choose, as follows:
• Steny Hoyer has received an approval rating of 100%.
• John Murtha has received an approval rating of 0%.
Source:http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/choice-action-center/in-congress/

Breakdown on Important Issues, Washington Post
Military Commissions Act
• Steny Hoyer voted NO.
• John Murtha voted NO.

Constitutional amendment to ban the desecration of the American flag
• Steny Hoyer voted NO.
• John Murtha voted YES.

Banning torture of detainees
• Steny Hoyer voted YES.
• John Murtha voted YES.

Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act: Would have forced the government to compensate property owners if development plans were stymied by attempts to protect endangered species and would have given political appointees more power to make decisions about which species and areas would be subject to government intervention aimed at protecting plant and wildlife.
• Steny Hoyer voted NO.
• John Murtha voted YES.


Energy Policy Act of 2005: Offered tax breaks and incentives in what supporters said was an effort to spur oil and gas companies to provide innovative ways to reduce the nation's dependence on foreign oil, conserve resources and reduce pollution.
• Steny Hoyer voted YES.
• John Murtha voted YES.

Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act: Would have repealed restrictions on federal spending on embryonic stem cell research.
• Steny Hoyer voted YES.
• John Murtha voted YES.

Source: http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/members/

Here are the stances of Steny Hoyer on a number of issues:
Abortion Issues

2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Democrats for Life of America 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2003.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2001.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 5 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 100 percent in 1999.

1995-2004 On the votes that the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association considered to be the most important in 1995-2004, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

1995-2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood (House) 100 percent in 1995-2003.



Agriculture Issues

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 40 percent in 2005.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 67 percent in 2003-2004.

2002 Based on a 2002 survey given to all congressional candidates Vote Hemp chose to rate Representative Hoyer as Fence Sitter.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 80 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Minnesota Farm Bureau 25 percent in 2001-2002.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 50 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 75 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 18 percent in 1999.



Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues

2006 In 2006 Humane USA PAC endorsed Representative Hoyer.

2005-2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 56 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 34 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 67 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 67 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Fund for Animals 67 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 67 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Humane Association 67 percent in 2004.

2004 In 2004 Humane USA PAC endorsed Representative Hoyer.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 67 percent in 2004.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Fund for Animals 67 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 67 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Humane Association 67 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 67 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 67 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 67 percent in 2003.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Fund for Animals 67 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 67 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Humane Association 67 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 67 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 67 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 67 percent in 2001-2002.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 63 percent in 2000.

2000 On the votes that the Society for Animal Protective Legislation considered to be the most important in 2000, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 66 percent of the time.



Arts and Humanities

2004 On the votes that the Americans for the Arts Action Fund considered to be the most important in 2004, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 98 percent of the time.

2003 On the votes that the Americans for the Arts considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Trust for Historic Preservation 100 percent in 2003.

2002 On the votes that the Americans for the Arts considered to be the most important in 2002, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2001 On the votes that the Americans for the Arts considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2000 On the votes that the Americans for the Arts considered to be the most important in 2000, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.



Budget, Spending and Taxes

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 18 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 13 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 12 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 7 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 50 percent in 2004.

2004 On the votes that the American Shareholders Association considered to be the most important in 2004, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 30 percent of the time.

2004 On the votes that the Americans for Tax Reform considered to be the most important in 2004, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 15 percent of the time.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 9 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 On the votes that the Americans for Tax Reform considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 10 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 22 percent in 2003.

2002 On the votes that the Americans for Tax Reform considered to be the most important in 2002, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 18 percent in 2002.

2002 On the votes that the Taxpayers for Common Sense considered to be the most important in 2002, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 33 percent of the time.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 5 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2001-2002, the Concord Coalition gave Representative Hoyer a rating of 43 percent.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 3 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 On the votes that the Americans for Tax Reform considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 5 percent of the time.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 10 percent in 2001.

2001 On the votes that the Taxpayers for Common Sense considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 36 percent of the time.

2001 On the votes that the American Shareholders Association considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

2000 On the votes that the Americans for Tax Reform considered to be the most important in 2000, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 15 percent of the time.

2000 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2000, the Concord Coalition gave Representative Hoyer a rating of 40 percent.

2000 On the votes that the Taxpayers for Common Sense considered to be the most important in 2000, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 21 percent of the time.

1999-2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 15 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 14 percent in 1999.

1999 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1999, the Concord Coalition gave Representative Hoyer a rating of 73 percent.



Business and Consumers

2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 38 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 14 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 52 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 17 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 21 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 10 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 27 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 38 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 33 percent in 2004.

2004 On the votes that the National Association of Government Contractors considered to be the most important in 2004, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Financial Executives International 50 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 On the votes that the American Forest and Paper Association considered to be the most important in 2003-2004, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 25 percent of the time.

2003-2004 On the votes that the National Small Business Association considered to be the most important in 2003-2004, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 36 percent of the time.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 10 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 On the votes that the National Restaurant Association considered to be the most important in 2003-2004, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 54 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 On the votes that the National Association of Manufacturers considered to be the most important in 2003-2004, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 23 percent of the time.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 10 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 8 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 31 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 12 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 On the votes that the National Retail Federation considered to be the most important in 2003-2004, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 46 percent of the time.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the United States Business and Industry Council 35 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 16 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 20 percent in 2003.

2003 On the votes that the National Retail Federation considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 46 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 12 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 0 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 100 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 40 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 0 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Association of Government Contractors 0 percent in 2003.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 33 percent in 2002.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 42 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 77 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 7 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 9 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 17 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 24 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 On the votes that the National Association of Manufacturers considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 14 percent of the time.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 9 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 0 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 43 percent in 2001.

2001 On the votes that the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 33 percent of the time.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 8 percent in 2001.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 10 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 13 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 89 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 7 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 47 percent in 2000.

1999-2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 8 percent in 1999-2006.

1999-2004 On the votes that the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association considered to be the most important in 1999-2004, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1999-2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 5 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 73 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 8 percent in 1999.

1999 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 58 percent in 1999.



Civil Liberties

2005-2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 91 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 80 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Library Association 100 percent in 2003.

2001-2002 On the votes that the American Civil Liberties Union considered to be the most important in 2001-2002 , Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 87 percent of the time.

2000 On the votes that the American Civil Liberties Union considered to be the most important in 2000 , Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 86 percent of the time.



Civil Rights

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 96 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 100 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 33 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Council of La Raza 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 93 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 95 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 95 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 20 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 89 percent in 2003.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 92 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 89 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 40 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 78 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 86 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 91 percent in 2001.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 100 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 93 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 90 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 94 percent in 1999-2000.

1997-1998 On the votes that the Campaign for a Color Blind America considered to be the most important in 1997-1998, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.



Conservative

Summer 06 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 28 percent in Summer 06.

Summer 03 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 38 percent in Summer 03.

Spring 05 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 13 percent in Spring 05.

Spring 04 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 38 percent in Spring 04.

Fall 2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 0 percent in Fall 2004.

2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 21 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 20 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Personal Liberties on personal liberties 50 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 35 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Economic Issues on economic issues 20 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 12 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 0 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 25 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 9 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 15 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Christian Action Network 36 percent during their legislative career up until 2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 14 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 On the votes that the Campaign for Working Families considered to be the most important in 2003-2004, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 15 percent in 2003.

2003 On the votes that the Eagle Forum considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 15 percent in 2003.

2003 On the votes that the Campaign for Working Families considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 20 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus on economic issues 35 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus on personal liberties 45 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Center for Reclaiming America 50 percent in 2003.

2003 On the votes that the Republican Liberty Caucus considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 40 percent of the time.

2002 On the votes that the Eagle Forum considered to be the most important in 2002, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 13 percent of the time.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 4 percent in 2002.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 25 percent in 2002.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 0 percent in 2002.

2002 On the votes that the Republican Liberty Caucus considered to be the most important in 2002, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 27 percent of the time.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus on personal liberties 34 percent in 2002.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus on economic issues 19 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 On the votes that the Campaign for Working Families considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 11 percent of the time.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 19 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 9 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 11 percent in 2001.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 15 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 12 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 19 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 13 percent in 1999-2000.



Crime Issues

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilition of Errants 50 percent in 2003-2004.

1999-2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilition of Errants 56 percent in 1999-2000.



Drug Issues

2006 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws's position, Representative Hoyer received a rating of 0.

2005 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws's position, Representative Hoyer received a rating of 3.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Drug Policy Alliance 100 percent in 2005.



Education

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 88 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2005.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 60 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 80 percent in 2003.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 75 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2001.

2001 On the votes that the English First considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 100 percent in 1999-2000.



Energy Issues



2005-2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Campaign for America's Future 100 percent in 2005-2006 on energy legislation.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Coalition for Ethanol 100 percent in 2001.



Environmental Issues

2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 9 percent in 2006.

2006 In 2006 Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund-Endorsements endorsed Representative Hoyer.

2005-2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population 56 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 100 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 89 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 83 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 14 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 0 percent in 2004.

2004 On the votes that the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance considered to be the most important in 2004, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population-Natural Increase 67 percent on natural increase issues in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 90 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Parks Conservation Association 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population 55 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population-C-C-P 90 percent on conservation/consumption/preservation issues in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population-Immigration 8 percent on immigration issues in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 85 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 0 percent in 2003.

2003 On the votes that the American Lands Alliance considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2003 On the votes that the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 61 percent of the time.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 86 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 25 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 On the votes that the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 57 percent of the time.

2001-2002 On the votes that the National Parks Conservation Association considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 83 percent of the time.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 30 percent in 2001.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 33 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 73 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 On the votes that the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population considered to be the most important in 1999-2000, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 62 percent of the time.



Family and Children Issues

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Family Research Council 0 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 89 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Family Research Council 8 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Family Research Council 8 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the School Nutrition Association 67 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Family Association 33 percent in 2003.

2002 On the votes that the American Family Voices considered to be the most important in 2002, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 91 percent of the time.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Family Research Council 0 percent in 2001. (Due to the 49-51 split in the Senate, an insufficient number of votes were taken on issues of concern to warrant inclusion).

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 73 percent in 2001.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 90 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Family Research Council 66 percent in 2000.



Foreign Aid and Policy Issues

2006 In 2006 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Hoyer a rating of A+.

2006 In 2006 Citizens for Global Solutions-Endorsements endorsed Representative Hoyer.

2006 In 2006, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Representative Hoyer a grade of C based on voting records, bill sponsorship and other activities related to ending the genocide in Darfur.

2005-2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 75 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 In 2005 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Hoyer a rating of A.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Council on American-Islamic Relations 100 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Peace Action 50 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 75 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the PeacePAC 67 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Peace Action 60 percent in 2004.

2004 On the votes that the Center for International Policy considered to be the most important in 2004, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA) 0 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Armenian National Committee of America 69 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 67 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 43 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Jews for Peace in Palestine and Israel's position, Representative Hoyer received a rating of -6.

2003-2004 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Muslims for Jerusalem's position, Representative Hoyer received a rating of -10.

2003-2004 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Representative Hoyer received a rating of -6.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the PeacePAC 73 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 73 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Peace Action 100 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Jews for Peace in Palestine and Israel -3 percent in 2003.

2003 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Representative Hoyer received a rating of -3.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 0 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 44 percent in 2003.

2002-2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Citizens for Global Solutions 92 percent in 2002-2003.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Peace Action 50 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 On the votes , introduction of legislation, sponsorship or co-sponsorship of legislation and public speaking on legislation, for legistation, that the American Muslims for Jerusalem considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Representative Hoyer, rated -5.

2001-2002 On the votes that the Jews for Peace in Palestine and Israel considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, a point system was established for both the Senate and the House. In the Senate, total possible points range from a high of +1 and a low of -5. In the House, points range from +6 to -6. The Jews for Peace in Palestine and Israel assigned Representative Hoyer a score of -4.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Foreign Service Association 88 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Campaign for U.N. Reform 91 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 56 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 62 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Peace Action 25 percent in 2001.

2001 On the votes that the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA) considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Peace Action 10 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the PeacePAC 14 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Campaign for U.N. Reform 67 percent in 1999-2000.

1995-2000 Based on the votes, committee votes, co-sponsorships and other leadership actions that took place between 1995-2000 the Armenian National Committee of America (House) assigned Representative Hoyer a grade of B+. With grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F-.



Gender Issues

2006 In 2006 Business and Professional Women USA-Endorsements endorsed Representative Hoyer.

2005-2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 100 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2005.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 54 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 80 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 57 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2003.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2001.

1998 On the votes that the National Organization for Women considered to be the most important in 1998, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 75 percent of the time.



Government Reform

2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 77 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Freedom Democrats-Economic Issues 15 percent on economic issues in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Freedom Democrats-Social Issues 67 percent on social issues in 2005-2006 .

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 81 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 9 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 3 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 67 percent in 2004.

2004 On the votes that the State PIRGs Working Together considered to be the most important in 2004, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 67 percent of the time.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Radical Middle 15 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 76 percent in 2003.

2003 On the votes that the State PIRGs Working Together considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 76 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 13 percent in 2003.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 80 percent in 2002.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 13 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 On the votes that the Council for Government Reform considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 25 percent of the time.

2001-2002 On the votes that the National Association of Counties considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 64 percent of the time.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Radical Middle 15 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 65 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 7 percent in 2001.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 4 percent in 2000.

2000 On the votes that the National Association of Counties considered to be the most important in 2000, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 42 percent of the time.

1999-2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 60 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all candidates in 1999-2000, the Common Cause (House) assigned Representative Hoyer a grade of A (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).



Gun Issues

2006 Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2006, the National Rifle Association assigned Representative Hoyer a grade of F (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 25 percent in 2005.

2004 Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2004, the National Rifle Association assigned Representative Hoyer a grade of F (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 10 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence 100 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 100 percent from 1988-2003 (Senate) or 1991-2003 (House).

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 10 percent in 2003.

2002 On the votes that the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence considered to be the most important as of 2002, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time. These scores are cumulative for each representative's time in their current office. The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence considered votes from 1988-2002 in the House and 1991-2002 in the Senate when determining these scores.

2002 Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2002, the National Rifle Association assigned Representative Hoyer a grade of F (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2001-2002 Based on the results of a questionnaire the Gun Owners of America assigned Representative Hoyer a grade of F (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F-).

2000 Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2000, the National Rifle Association assigned Representative Hoyer a grade of F (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

1999-2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 Based on the results of a questionnaire the Gun Owners of America assigned Representative Hoyer a grade of F (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F-).



Health Issues

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 50 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 17 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 25 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Global AIDS Alliance 100 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 50 percent in 2003.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 83 percent in 2002.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 50 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 80 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 88 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Medical Association 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 60 percent in 2001.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 2000.

2000 On the votes that the American Medical Association considered to be the most important in 2000, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.



Immigration

2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 57 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 100 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 9 percent in 2004.

2003-2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 8 percent in 2003-2006.

2003-2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 0 percent in 2003-2005.

2003-2004 On the votes that the U.S. Border Control considered to be the most important in 2003-2004, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2003.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 50 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 50 percent in 2001.

1997-1998 On the votes that the U.S. Border Control (House) considered to be the most important in 1997-1998, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1995-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 88 percent from 1995-2004.

1989-2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 42 percent in 1989-2003.

1989-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 15 percent in 1989-2002.

1989-2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 14 percent in 1989-2001.



Labor

2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 92 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 75 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 93 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Worker 100 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 100 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 100 percent in 2004.

2004 On the votes that the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers considered to be the most important in 2004, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 88 percent of the time.

2004 On the votes that the Service Employees International Union considered to be the most important in 2004, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Worker 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 62 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 On the votes that the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers considered to be the most important in 2003-2004, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 83 percent of the time.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 86 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 On the votes that the National Association for the Self-Employed considered to be the most important in 2003-2004, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 29 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 93 percent in 2003. Those who supported or provided other assistance in connection with a UAW organizing drive are given an extra 10% bonus.

2003 On the votes that the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 78 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 87 percent in 2003.

2003 On the votes that the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 75 percent of the time.

2003 On the votes that the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Worker considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Workplace Fairness 100 percent in 2003.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 100 percent in 2002.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2002.

2002 On the votes that the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers considered to be the most important in 2002, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2002 On the votes that the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Worker considered to be the most important in 2002, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 67 percent of the time.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 91 percent in 2002.

2002 On the votes that the Service Employees International Union considered to be the most important in 2002, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2002.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 92 percent in 2002.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 2002.

2002 On the votes that the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association considered to be the most important in 2002, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 33 percent of the time.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Benefits Council 20 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 On the votes that the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 On the votes that the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 100 percent in 2001.

2001 On the votes that the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Worker considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 92 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 100 percent in 2001.

2001 On the votes that the Service Employees International Union considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 91 percent of the time.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Benefits Council 67 percent in 2001.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 85 percent in 2000.

2000 On the votes that the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Worker considered to be the most important in 2000, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 80 percent of the time.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 88 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 91 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 93 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 88 percent in 2000.

2000 On the votes that the Service Employees International Union considered to be the most important in 2000, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 71 percent of the time.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Benefits Council 67 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the International Association of Fire Fighters 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 1999.

1999 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 1999.

1999 On the votes that the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers considered to be the most important in 1999, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.



Liberal

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 90 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 95 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 100 percent in 2004.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 85 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 90 percent in 2003.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 95 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 85 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the People for the American Way 88 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 90 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 95 percent in 2001.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 80 percent in 2000.



Military Issues

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 89 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 92 percent in 2003.

2003 On the votes that the Fleet Reserve Association considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 85 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 77 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 80 percent in 2001.



National Journal

2005 According to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, in 2005, Representative Hoyer voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 71 percent of the Representatives.

2005 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy's calculations, in 2005, Representative Hoyer voted more liberal on social policy issues than 74 percent of the Representatives.

2005 According to the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score's calculations, in 2005, Representative Hoyer voted more conservative on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 29 percent of the Representatives.

2005 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy's calculations, in 2005, Representative Hoyer voted more liberal on foreign policy issues than 65 percent of the Representatives.

2005 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy calculations, in 2005 Representative Hoyer voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 26 percent of Representatives.

2005 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy's calculations, in 2005, Representative Hoyer voted more conservative on foreign policy issues than 35 percent of the Representatives.

2005 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2005, Representative Hoyer voted more liberal on economic policy issues than 72 percent of the Representatives.

2005 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2005, Representative Hoyer voted more conservative on social policy issues than 26 percent of the Representatives.

2004 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy's calculations, in 2004, Representative Hoyer voted more liberal on foreign policy issues than 71 percent of the Representatives.

2004 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2004, Representative Hoyer voted more conservative on social policy issues than 19 percent of the Representatives.

2004 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy calculations, in 2004 Representative Hoyer voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 20 percent of Representatives.

2004 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy's calculations, in 2004, Representative Hoyer voted more conservative on foreign policy issues than 28 percent of the Representatives.

2004 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy's calculations, in 2004, Representative Hoyer voted more liberal on social policy issues than 78 percent of the Representatives.

2004 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2004, Representative Hoyer voted more liberal on economic policy issues than 80 percent of the Representatives.

2003 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy's calculations, in 2003, Representative Hoyer voted more liberal on social policy issues than 76 percent of the Representatives.

2003 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2003, Representative Hoyer voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 26 percent of the Representatives.

2003 According to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, in 2003, Representative Hoyer voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 69 percent of the Representatives.

2003 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy's calculations, in 2003, Representative Hoyer voted more liberal on foreign policy issues than 57 percent of the Representatives.

2003 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2003, Representative Hoyer voted more liberal on economic policy issues than 73 percent of the Representatives.

2003 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy calculations, in 2003 Representative Hoyer voted more conservative on foreign policy issues than 42 percent of Representatives.

2003 According to the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score's calculations, in 2003, Representative Hoyer voted more conservative on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 31 percent of the Representatives.

2003 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2003, Representative Hoyer voted more conservative on social policy issues than 23 percent of the Representatives.

2002 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Hoyer voted more liberal on economic policy issues than 74 percent of the Representatives.

2002 According to the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score's calculations, in 2002, Representative Hoyer voted more conservative on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 25 percent of the Representatives.

2002 According to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, in 2002, Representative Hoyer voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 75 percent of the Representatives.

2002 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Hoyer voted more liberal on foreign policy issues than 72 percent of the Representatives.

2002 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Hoyer voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 25 percent of the Representatives.

2002 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Hoyer voted more conservative on social policy issues than 19 percent of the Representatives.

2002 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Hoyer voted more conservative on foreign policy issues than 26 percent of the Representatives.

2002 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Hoyer voted more liberal on social policy issues than 74 percent of the Representatives.

2001 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2001, Representative Hoyer voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 27 percent of the Representatives.

2001 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2001, Representative Hoyer voted more conservative on social policy issues than 19 percent of the Representatives.

2001 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy's calculations, in 2001, Representative Hoyer voted more conservative on foreign policy issues than 31 percent of the Representatives.

2001 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2001, Representative Hoyer voted more liberal on economic policy issues than 72 percent of the Representatives.

2001 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy's calculations, in 2001, Representative Hoyer voted more liberal on social policy issues than 81 percent of the Representatives.

2001 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy's calculations, in 2001, Representative Hoyer voted more liberal on foreign policy issues than 69 percent of the Representatives.



National Security Issues

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Security Council 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 8 percent in 2003-2004.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Security Council 25 percent in 2002.

1998-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 56 percent in 1998-2002.



Science and Medical Research

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 50 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 0 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Society of Anesthesiologists 25 percent in 2003.



Senior and Social Security Issues

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 On the votes that the Retire Safe considered to be the most important in 2003-2004, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 7 percent of the time.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 On the votes that the Alliance for Retired Americans considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging 50 percent in 2003.

2002 On the votes that the Alliance for Retired Americans considered to be the most important in 2002, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 On the votes that the Alliance for Retired Americans considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 90 percent of the time.

1999-2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 92 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 1999-2000.



Social Issues

2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Secular Coalition for America 80 percent in 2006.

2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2006.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 100 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Population Institute 50 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Mennonite Central Committee 89 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 75 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 100 percent in 2004.

2004 In 2004 National Association of Social Workers endorsed Representative Hoyer.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 83 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 In 2003-2004 National Association of Social Workers endorsed Representative Hoyer.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Population Action International 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 100 percent in 2003.

2003 On the votes that the Population Action International considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 83 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Population Institute 100 percent in 2003.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2002.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 62 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 88 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Zero Population Growth 78 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Californians for Population Stabilization 0 percent in 2001.

2001 On the votes that the National Youth Advocacy Coalition considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Zero Population Growth 100 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 64 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 90 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 64 percent in 1999.



Technology and Communication

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 60 percent in 2003-2004.

2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 33 percent in 2002.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 65 percent in 2000.

1999 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 50 percent in 1999.



Trade Issues

2005-2006 In 2005-2006 USA Engage gave Representative Hoyer a rating of B.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the CATO Institute--Center for Trade Policy Studies 83 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the USA Engage 60 percent in 2003-2004.

2001-2002 On the votes that the CATO Institute--Center for Trade Policy Studies considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 22 percent of the time.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the USA Engage 40 percent in 2001-2002.

1999-2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the CATO Trade 63 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the CATO Subsidies 0 percent in 1999-2000.



Transportation Issues



2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 50 percent in 2003-2004.



Veterans Issues



2006 In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Representative Hoyer a grade of A.

2006 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2006.

2005 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2005.

2004 On the votes that the The Retired Enlisted Association considered to be the most important in 2004, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 33 percent of the time.

2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2004.

2003 On the votes that the Disabled American Veterans - House considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the American Veterans 0 percent in 2003.

2001 On the votes that the Disabled American Veterans considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Hoyer voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.



Welfare and Poverty

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the The Partnership for the Homeless 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2003.

2001-2002 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2000 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2000.

1999 Representative Hoyer supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 1999.

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Here are the stances of John Murtha on a number of issues:

Abortion Issues

2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 70 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 91 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Democrats for Life of America 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2003.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 9 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2001.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 95 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 9 percent in 1999.

1995-2004 On the votes that the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Assocation considered to be the most important in 1995-2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 23 percent of the time.

1995-2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood (House) 0 percent in 1995-2003.



Agriculture Issues

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 40 percent in 2005.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 67 percent in 2003-2004.

2002 Based on a 2002 survey given to all congressional candidates Vote Hemp chose to rate Representative Murtha as Fence Sitter.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 71 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Minnesota Farm Bureau 12 percent in 2001-2002.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 33 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 83 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 60 percent in 1999.



Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues

2006 In 2006 Sportsmen's and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance endorsed Representative Murtha.

2006 In 2006 Humane USA PAC endorsed Representative Murtha.

2005-2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 42 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 34 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 33 percent in 2004.

2004 In 2004 Sportsmen's and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance endorsed Representative Murtha.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 33 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Fund for Animals 33 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 33 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Humane Association 33 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 33 percent in 2004.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Fund for Animals 33 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 33 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Humane Association 33 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 33 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 33 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 33 percent in 2003.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Fund for Animals 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Humane Association 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 13 percent in 2000.

2000 On the votes that the Society for Animal Protective Legislation considered to be the most important in 2000, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 17 percent of the time.



Arts and Humanities

2004 On the votes that the Americans for the Arts Action Fund considered to be the most important in 2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 93 percent of the time.

2003 On the votes that the Americans for the Arts considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Trust for Historic Preservation 100 percent in 2003.

2002 On the votes that the Americans for the Arts considered to be the most important in 2002, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2001 On the votes that the Americans for the Arts considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2000 On the votes that the Americans for the Arts considered to be the most important in 2000, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.



Budget, Spending and Taxes

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 29 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 21 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 21 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 13 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 38 percent in 2004.

2004 On the votes that the American Shareholders Association considered to be the most important in 2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 30 percent of the time.

2004 On the votes that the Americans for Tax Reform considered to be the most important in 2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 20 percent of the time.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 17 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 18 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 On the votes that the Americans for Tax Reform considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 20 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 26 percent in 2003.

2002 On the votes that the Americans for Tax Reform considered to be the most important in 2002, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 10 percent of the time.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 21 percent in 2002.

2002 On the votes that the Taxpayers for Common Sense considered to be the most important in 2002, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 17 percent of the time.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 25 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2001-2002, the Concord Coalition gave Representative Murtha a rating of 68 percent.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 24 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 On the votes that the Americans for Tax Reform considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 20 percent of the time.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 24 percent in 2001.

2001 On the votes that the Taxpayers for Common Sense considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 45 percent of the time.

2001 On the votes that the American Shareholders Association considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 14 percent of the time.

2000 On the votes that the Americans for Tax Reform considered to be the most important in 2000, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 5 percent of the time.

2000 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2000, the Concord Coalition gave Representative Murtha a rating of 33 percent.

2000 On the votes that the Taxpayers for Common Sense considered to be the most important in 2000, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 8 percent of the time.

1999-2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 12 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 17 percent in 1999.

1999 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1999, the Concord Coalition gave Representative Murtha a rating of 35 percent.



Business and Consumers

2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 41 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 21 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 62 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 50 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 38 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 30 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 27 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 48 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 30 percent in 2004.

2004 On the votes that the National Association of Government Contractors considered to be the most important in 2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Financial Executives International 50 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 On the votes that the American Forest and Paper Association considered to be the most important in 2003-2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

2003-2004 On the votes that the National Small Business Association considered to be the most important in 2003-2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 36 percent of the time.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 20 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 On the votes that the National Restaurant Association considered to be the most important in 2003-2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 62 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 On the votes that the National Association of Manufacturers considered to be the most important in 2003-2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 23 percent of the time.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 20 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 17 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 38 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 25 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 On the votes that the National Retail Federation considered to be the most important in 2003-2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 23 percent of the time.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United States Business and Industry Council 69 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 16 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 28 percent in 2003.

2003 On the votes that the National Retail Federation considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 23 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 25 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 20 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 67 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 43 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 14 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Government Contractors 0 percent in 2003.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 33 percent in 2002.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 61 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 73 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 36 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 27 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 28 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 33 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 18 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 On the votes that the National Association of Manufacturers considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 30 percent of the time.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 20 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 33 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 52 percent in 2001.

2001 On the votes that the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 33 percent of the time.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 33 percent in 2001.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 22 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 13 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 78 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 14 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 45 percent in 2000.

1999-2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 24 percent in 1999-2006.

1999-2004 On the votes that the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association considered to be the most important in 1999-2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1999-2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 21 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 67 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 33 percent in 1999.

1999 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 50 percent in 1999.



Civil Liberties

2005-2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 77 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 44 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Library Association 100 percent in 2003.

2001-2002 On the votes that the American Civil Liberties Union considered to be the most important in 2001-2002 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

2000 On the votes that the American Civil Liberties Union considered to be the most important in 2000 , Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 57 percent of the time.



Civil Rights

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 74 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 100 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 0 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Council of La Raza 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 17 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 70 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 94 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 75 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 0 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 89 percent in 2003.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 33 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 78 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 72 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 86 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 33 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 91 percent in 2001.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 60 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 80 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 60 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 88 percent in 1999-2000.

1997-1998 On the votes that the Campaign for a Color Blind America considered to be the most important in 1997-1998, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.



Conservative

Summer 06 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 37 percent in Summer 06.

Summer 03 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 50 percent in Summer 03.

Spring 05 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 13 percent in Spring 05.

Spring 04 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 25 percent in Spring 04.

Fall 2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 0 percent in Fall 2004.

2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 50 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Personal Liberties on personal liberties 55 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 40 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Economic Issues on economic issues 25 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 40 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 30 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 25 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 23 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 53 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Christian Action Network 55 percent during their legislative career up until 2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 62 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 On the votes that the Campaign for Working Families considered to be the most important in 2003-2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 62 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 53 percent in 2003.

2003 On the votes that the Eagle Forum considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 31 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 69 percent in 2003.

2003 On the votes that the Campaign for Working Families considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 62 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 56 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus on economic issues 35 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus on personal liberties 45 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Center for Reclaiming America 100 percent in 2003.

2003 On the votes that the Republican Liberty Caucus considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 40 percent of the time.

2002 On the votes that the Eagle Forum considered to be the most important in 2002, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 47 percent of the time.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 32 percent in 2002.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 39 percent in 2002.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 33 percent in 2002.

2002 On the votes that the Republican Liberty Caucus considered to be the most important in 2002, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 37 percent of the time.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus on personal liberties 52 percent in 2002.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus on economic issues 21 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 On the votes that the Campaign for Working Families considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 49 percent of the time.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 52 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 48 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 20 percent in 2001.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 58 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 24 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 30 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 47 percent in 1999-2000.



Crime Issues

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilition of Errants 50 percent in 2003-2004.

1999-2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilition of Errants 22 percent in 1999-2000.



Drug Issues

2006 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of -10.

2005 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of -3.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Drug Policy Alliance 33 percent in 2005.



Education

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 88 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2005.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Education Association 94 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 92 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 40 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Education Association 91 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 50 percent in 2003.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 75 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2001.

2001 On the votes that the English First considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 86 percent in 1999-2000.



Energy Issues

2005-2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Campaign for America's Future 83 percent in 2005-2006 on energy legislation.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Coalition for Ethanol 100 percent in 2001.



Environmental Issues

2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 55 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population 28 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 33 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 56 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 56 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 43 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 45 percent in 2004.

2004 On the votes that the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance considered to be the most important in 2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 40 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 36 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population-Natural Increase 17 percent on natural increase issues in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 55 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Parks Conservation Association 84 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population 26 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population-C-C-P 60 percent on conservation/consumption/preservation issues in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population-Immigration 0 percent on immigration issues in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 45 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 25 percent in 2003.

2003 On the votes that the American Lands Alliance considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

2003 On the votes that the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 22 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 60 percent in 2003.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 41 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 67 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 On the votes that the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 18 percent of the time.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 60 percent in 2001.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 60 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 37 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 On the votes that the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population considered to be the most important in 1999-2000, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 28 percent of the time.



Family and Children Issues

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Family Research Council 31 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 78 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Family Research Council 33 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 91 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Family Research Council 54 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the School Nutrition Association 67 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Family Association 100 percent in 2003.

2002 On the votes that the American Family Voices considered to be the most important in 2002, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 80 percent of the time.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Family Research Council 50 percent in 2001. (Due to the 49-51 split in the Senate, an insufficient number of votes were taken on issues of concern to warrant inclusion).

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 73 percent in 2001.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 80 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Family Research Council 66 percent in 2000.



Foreign Aid and Policy Issues

2006 In 2006 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Murtha a rating of B-.

2006 In 2006, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Representative Murtha a grade of C based on voting records, bill sponsorship and other activities related to ending the genocide in Darfur.

2005-2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 56 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 In 2005 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Murtha a rating of B.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Council on American-Islamic Relations 100 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Peace Action 50 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 50 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the PeacePAC 69 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Peace Action 20 percent in 2004.

2004 On the votes that the Center for International Policy considered to be the most important in 2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA) 100 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Armenian National Committee of America 8 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 33 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 29 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Jews for Peace in Palestine and Israel's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of -2.

2003-2004 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Muslims for Jerusalem's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of -6.

2003-2004 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of -2.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the PeacePAC 45 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 47 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Peace Action 44 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Jews for Peace in Palestine and Israel 0 percent in 2003.

2003 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Representative Murtha received a rating of 0.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 0 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 22 percent in 2003.

2002-2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens for Global Solutions 36 percent in 2002-2003.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Peace Action 20 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 On the votes , introduction of legislation, sponsorship or co-sponsorship of legislation and public speaking on legislation, for legistation, that the American Muslims for Jerusalem considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Representative Murtha, rated 0.

2001-2002 On the votes that the Jews for Peace in Palestine and Israel considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, a point system was established for both the Senate and the House. In the Senate, total possible points range from a high of +1 and a low of -5. In the House, points range from +6 to -6. The Jews for Peace in Palestine and Israel assigned Representative Murtha a score of -1.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 17 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Foreign Service Association 81 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Campaign for U.N. Reform 43 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 22 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 36 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Peace Action 13 percent in 2001.

2001 On the votes that the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA) considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Peace Action 0 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the PeacePAC 14 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Campaign for U.N. Reform 67 percent in 1999-2000.

1995-2000 Based on the votes, committee votes, co-sponsorships and other leadership actions that took place between 1995-2000 the Armenian National Committee of America (House) assigned Representative Murtha a grade of D. With grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F-.



Gender Issues

2005-2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 90 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 86 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 83 percent in 2005.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 38 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 60 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 43 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 75 percent in 2003.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 60 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 55 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 86 percent in 2001.

1998 On the votes that the National Organization for Women considered to be the most important in 1998, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 45 percent of the time.



Government Reform

2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 45 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Freedom Democrats-Economic Issues 3 percent on economic issues in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Freedom Democrats-Social Issues 53 percent on social issues in 2005-2006 .

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 33 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 15 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 5 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 38 percent in 2004.

2004 On the votes that the State PIRGs Working Together considered to be the most important in 2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 38 percent of the time.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Radical Middle 5 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 48 percent in 2003.

2003 On the votes that the State PIRGs Working Together considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 48 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 16 percent in 2003.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 45 percent in 2002.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 20 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 On the votes that the Council for Government Reform considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 25 percent of the time.

2001-2002 On the votes that the National Association of Counties considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 57 percent of the time.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Radical Middle 10 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 40 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 24 percent in 2001.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 13 percent in 2000.

2000 On the votes that the National Association of Counties considered to be the most important in 2000, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 33 percent of the time.

1999-2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 40 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all candidates in 1999-2000, the Common Cause (House) assigned Representative Murtha a grade of F (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).



Gun Issues

2006 Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2006, the National Rifle Association assigned Representative Murtha a grade of A (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2006 In 2006 National Rifle Association-Endorsements endorsed Representative Murtha.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 75 percent in 2005.

2004 Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2004, the National Rifle Association assigned Representative Murtha a grade of A (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 40 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence 0 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 15 percent from 1988-2003 (Senate) or 1991-2003 (House).

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 40 percent in 2003.

2002 On the votes that the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence considered to be the most important as of 2002, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 15 percent of the time. These scores are cumulative for each representative's time in their current office. The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence considered votes from 1988-2002 in the House and 1991-2002 in the Senate when determining these scores.

2002 Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2002, the National Rifle Association assigned Representative Murtha a grade of A+ (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2001-2002 Based on the results of a questionnaire the Gun Owners of America assigned Representative Murtha a grade of C- (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F-).

2000 Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2000, the National Rifle Association assigned Representative Murtha a grade of A+ (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

1999-2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence 0 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 Based on the results of a questionnaire the Gun Owners of America assigned Representative Murtha a grade of C- (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F-).



Health Issues

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 88 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 67 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 89 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Global AIDS Alliance 100 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 75 percent in 2003.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 50 percent in 2002.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 80 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 75 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Medical Association 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 60 percent in 2001.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 75 percent in 2000.

2000 On the votes that the American Medical Association considered to be the most important in 2000, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.



Immigration

2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 50 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 25 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 57 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 67 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 25 percent in 2003-2006.

2003-2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 23 percent in 2003-2005.

2003-2004 On the votes that the U.S. Border Control considered to be the most important in 2003-2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2003.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 50 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 50 percent in 2001.

1997-1998 On the votes that the U.S. Border Control (House) considered to be the most important in 1997-1998, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 29 percent of the time.

1995-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 75 percent from 1995-2004.

1989-2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 32 percent in 1989-2003.

1989-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 29 percent in 1989-2002.

1989-2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 29 percent in 1989-2001.



Labor

2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 83 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 92 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 75 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 93 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 86 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Worker 100 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 93 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 93 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 87 percent in 2004.

2004 On the votes that the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers considered to be the most important in 2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 75 percent of the time.

2004 On the votes that the Service Employees International Union considered to be the most important in 2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Worker 86 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 46 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 On the votes that the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers considered to be the most important in 2003-2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 92 percent of the time.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 79 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 On the votes that the National Association for the Self-Employed considered to be the most important in 2003-2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 29 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 87 percent in 2003. Those who supported or provided other assistance in connection with a UAW organizing drive are given an extra 10% bonus.

2003 On the votes that the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 89 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2003.

2003 On the votes that the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2003 On the votes that the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Worker considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Workplace Fairness 100 percent in 2003.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 100 percent in 2002.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 88 percent in 2002.

2002 On the votes that the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers considered to be the most important in 2002, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2002 On the votes that the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Worker considered to be the most important in 2002, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 82 percent in 2002.

2002 On the votes that the Service Employees International Union considered to be the most important in 2002, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2002.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 83 percent in 2002.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 2002.

2002 On the votes that the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association considered to be the most important in 2002, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 33 percent of the time.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Benefits Council 0 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 On the votes that the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 88 percent of the time.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 On the votes that the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 87 percent in 2001.

2001 On the votes that the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Worker considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 100 percent in 2001.

2001 On the votes that the Service Employees International Union considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 75 percent of the time.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Benefits Council 33 percent in 2001.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2000.

2000 On the votes that the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Worker considered to be the most important in 2000, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 91 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 93 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 2000.

2000 On the votes that the Service Employees International Union considered to be the most important in 2000, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 85 percent of the time.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Benefits Council 67 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the International Association of Fire Fighters 89 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 86 percent in 1999.

1999 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 83 percent in 1999.

1999 On the votes that the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers considered to be the most important in 1999, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 80 percent of the time.



Liberal

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 75 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 75 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 50 percent in 2004.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 60 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 85 percent in 2003.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 55 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 65 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the People for the American Way 59 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 73 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 65 percent in 2001.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 55 percent in 2000.



Military Issues

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 61 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 92 percent in 2003.

2003 On the votes that the Fleet Reserve Association considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 69 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 49 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 80 percent in 2001.



National Journal

2005 According to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, in 2005, Representative Murtha voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 62 percent of the Representatives.

2005 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy's calculations, in 2005, Representative Murtha voted more liberal on social policy issues than 62 percent of the Representatives.

2005 According to the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score's calculations, in 2005, Representative Murtha voted more conservative on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 38 percent of the Representatives.

2005 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy's calculations, in 2005, Representative Murtha voted more liberal on foreign policy issues than 64 percent of the Representatives.

2005 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy calculations, in 2005 Representative Murtha voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 40 percent of Representatives.

2005 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy's calculations, in 2005, Representative Murtha voted more conservative on foreign policy issues than 36 percent of the Representatives.

2005 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2005, Representative Murtha voted more liberal on economic policy issues than 60 percent of the Representatives.

2005 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2005, Representative Murtha voted more conservative on social policy issues than 38 percent of the Representatives.

2004 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy's calculations, in 2004, Representative Murtha voted more liberal on foreign policy issues than 66 percent of the Representatives.

2004 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2004, Representative Murtha voted more conservative on social policy issues than 40 percent of the Representatives.

2004 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy calculations, in 2004 Representative Murtha voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 35 percent of Representatives.

2004 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy's calculations, in 2004, Representative Murtha voted more conservative on foreign policy issues than 33 percent of the Representatives.

2004 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy's calculations, in 2004, Representative Murtha voted more liberal on social policy issues than 60 percent of the Representatives.

2004 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2004, Representative Murtha voted more liberal on economic policy issues than 64 percent of the Representatives.

2003 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy's calculations, in 2003, Representative Murtha voted more liberal on social policy issues than 55 percent of the Representatives.

2003 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2003, Representative Murtha voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 44 percent of the Representatives.

2003 According to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, in 2003, Representative Murtha voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 55 percent of the Representatives.

2003 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy's calculations, in 2003, Representative Murtha voted more liberal on foreign policy issues than 53 percent of the Representatives.

2003 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2003, Representative Murtha voted more liberal on economic policy issues than 56 percent of the Representatives.

2003 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy calculations, in 2003 Representative Murtha voted more conservative on foreign policy issues than 46 percent of Representatives.

2003 According to the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score's calculations, in 2003, Representative Murtha voted more conservative on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 45 percent of the Representatives.

2003 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2003, Representative Murtha voted more conservative on social policy issues than 44 percent of the Representatives.

2002 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Murtha voted more liberal on economic policy issues than 66 percent of the Representatives.

2002 According to the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score's calculations, in 2002, Representative Murtha voted more conservative on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 42 percent of the Representatives.

2002 According to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, in 2002, Representative Murtha voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 58 percent of the Representatives.

2002 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Murtha voted more liberal on foreign policy issues than 56 percent of the Representatives.

2002 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Murtha voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 34 percent of the Representatives.

2002 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Murtha voted more conservative on social policy issues than 47 percent of the Representatives.

2002 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Murtha voted more conservative on foreign policy issues than 44 percent of the Representatives.

2002 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy's calculations, in 2002, Representative Murtha voted more liberal on social policy issues than 52 percent of the Representatives.

2001 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2001, Representative Murtha voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 27 percent of the Representatives.

2001 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2001, Representative Murtha voted more conservative on social policy issues than 47 percent of the Representatives.

2001 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy's calculations, in 2001, Representative Murtha voted more conservative on foreign policy issues than 36 percent of the Representatives.

2001 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2001, Representative Murtha voted more liberal on economic policy issues than 72 percent of the Representatives.

2001 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy's calculations, in 2001, Representative Murtha voted more liberal on social policy issues than 52 percent of the Representatives.

2001 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy's calculations, in 2001, Representative Murtha voted more liberal on foreign policy issues than 61 percent of the Representatives.



National Security Issues

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Security Council 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Security Council 25 percent in 2002.

1998-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 60 percent in 1998-2002.



Science and Medical Research

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 50 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 0 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Society of Anesthesiologists 50 percent in 2003.



Senior and Social Security Issues

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 90 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 On the votes that the Retire Safe considered to be the most important in 2003-2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 29 percent of the time.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 On the votes that the Alliance for Retired Americans considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging 100 percent in 2003.

2002 On the votes that the Alliance for Retired Americans considered to be the most important in 2002, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 89 percent of the time.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 67 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 On the votes that the Alliance for Retired Americans considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

1999-2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 92 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 50 percent in 1999-2000.



Social Issues

2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Secular Coalition for America 80 percent in 2006.

2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Population Connection 14 percent in 2006.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 67 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Population Institute 50 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Mennonite Central Committee 44 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Population Connection 17 percent in 2005.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 63 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 71 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 71 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Population Connection 14 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 In 2003-2004 National Association of Social Workers endorsed Representative Murtha.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Population Action International 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Population Connection 20 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 83 percent in 2003.

2003 On the votes that the Population Action International considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 83 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Population Institute 0 percent in 2003.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Population Connection 33 percent in 2002.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 25 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 71 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Zero Population Growth 30 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Californians for Population Stabilization 50 percent in 2001.

2001 On the votes that the National Youth Advocacy Coalition considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 66 percent of the time.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Zero Population Growth 18 percent in 2000.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 50 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 90 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 64 percent in 1999.



Technology and Communication

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 30 percent in 2003-2004.

2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 56 percent in 2002.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 71 percent in 2000.

1999 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 88 percent in 1999.



Trade Issues

2005-2006 In 2005-2006 USA Engage gave Representative Murtha a rating of D.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the CATO Institute--Center for Trade Policy Studies 36 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the USA Engage 20 percent in 2003-2004.

2001-2002 On the votes that the CATO Institute--Center for Trade Policy Studies considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 40 percent of the time.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the USA Engage 40 percent in 2001-2002.

1999-2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the CATO Trade 44 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the CATO Subsidies 0 percent in 1999-2000.



Transportation Issues

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 50 percent in 2003-2004.



Veterans Issues

2006 In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Representative Murtha a grade of B.

2006 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2006.

2005 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 60 percent in 2005.

2004 On the votes that the The Retired Enlisted Association considered to be the most important in 2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 33 percent of the time.

2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2004.

2003 On the votes that the Disabled American Veterans - House considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the American Veterans 50 percent in 2003.

2001 On the votes that the Disabled American Veterans considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.



Welfare and Poverty

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the The Partnership for the Homeless 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2003.

2001-2002 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2000 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2000.

1999 Representative Murtha supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 1999.

Source: http://www.vote-smart.org/


Well, this is what I looked at when I decided who I thought would be the best Majority Leader. The facts speak far louder than the spin for Steny Hoyer in my humble opinion…So, can we please stop lamenting Murtha’s lost?

[BattyDem]

1. Thank you for this post!

Honestly, I didn't know enough about either man to make a decision one way or the other, but after reading this, I think we'll be fine with Hoyer. :-)

Thanks again! :hi:

[Roxy66]

2. I feel satisfied with Hoyer...after reading this

Murtha is a good man , but Hoyer is more in line with my values, according to his voting record.

[Virginia Dare]

3. We have a DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY LEADER!!!!

and that is a good thing!!!!!

:kick:

[Redneck Socialist]

4. Damn, man, that was a lot of work

I hope you were able to cut and past most of it.

Hoyer beats Murtha hands down on environmental issues, so even though I've never heard of the guy, I can't say that I'm too disappointed that he won.

[acmejack]

5. Lamentable that he is a "Blue Dog" a faction I have no love for.

Good in that he may be the most eloquent of all the Democrats in Congress, Hoyer in the throes of righteous indignation is worth the price of admission. I have long been a great admirer of Steney's oratory.

edit: I had great concern about the ethics questions too. As a donating member of CREW, I just don't think we can ignore even the appearance of impropriety in the present atmosphere, especially when we rightly chose to make an issue of corruption.

[wyldwolf]

18. well, then, cheer up because he ain't.

[patrice]

6. Thanks very much for this information! And for that Vote Smart link!!

[bpeale]

7. way too much information to read

[Stand and Fight]

8. Yes, there is such a thing as a SEARCH function. n/t

[wholetruth00]

10. He gets my vote for supporting voting rights for DC residents. I am not a DC resident

but I think it is shameful to deny taxpaying citizens the right to representation. Why the hell would we fight wars to give other people the vote and deny the same right to American citizens because of their race? And that's what it boils down to...race. The demographics of DC are changing and as more and more whites move in and more blacks move out to suburbia, the chance of voting rights for DC looks better and better.

[Proud MD Liberal]

23. This is the issue I feel strongest about

And it really gets no attention. Thanks for bringing it up. Hoyer has also been the strongest voice in supporting Federal workers over the last decade.

[Stand and Fight]

27. As a federal worker myself...

I have to say that I feel as ardently about this issue as you do. I am very happy to see the Honorable Mr. Hoyer elected as House Majority Leader. I just felt it necessary to post this information, as I have grown very tired with his name being drug through the mud when his views are in fact more in line with DU than John Murtha's.

[annabanana]

9. "Mmmmmm. . . . . meaty!"

k&r...

Thanks for helping out the lazier DUers (I include myself)

[grizmaster]

11. I support the dems but I have zero interest in supporting Hoyer

I'll stick with supporting progressives thank you, not some DLC tool.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-sirota/hoyers-campa ...

Then, while Pelosi works to resist the influence of corporate interests as she goes after the GOP's "culture of corruption," it is Hoyer who is deliberately landing stories in newspapers about his efforts to formalize his own system of legalized bribery - putting his own campaign wallet ahead of Democrats' efforts to develop a message of reform. Today in Roll Call, for instance, it was Hoyer who placed the story that details his efforts to "woo K Street" (aka. the corporate lobbying community). The story notes he convened a meeting of "50 business-minded Democratic consultants, lobbyists and corporate officers to get them to commit to writing checks." And in case you didn't think Hoyer was trying to land these stories - just check out his website where he brazenly displays a similar story, as if his corporate shakedown operation is a trophy to be marveled at - and not an albatross that directly undermines his party's message.

Finally, it has been Hoyer who has made a point of actively working against Pelosi on major congressional votes. You remember, it was Hoyer - the Democratic Whip - who refused to whip votes together to try to defeat the corporate-written Central American Free Trade Agreement. When Pelosi tried to build opposition to the disgusting bankruptcy bill, it was Hoyer, the second-ranking Democrat in the House, who not only didn't whip against the bankruptcy bill, but actually voted for it, after pocketing massive campaign contributions from the banking industry. While Pelosi was taking a stand by voting against the Iraq War, Hoyer was voting for the Iraq War. And when Pelosi worked to keep her caucus together in opposing the GOP Energy Bill, it was Hoyer who voted for the nauseating legislation after pocketing more than $300,000 from energy/natural resource industry cash. That legislation that literally gave away billions of taxpayer dollars to the energy industry profiteers who proceeded to bilk Americans with higher and higher gas prices.

[Alamom]

12. Thank you very much. Sometimes, knowing "ALL" the details is a

good thing.

[madokie]

13. Thanks, what a post

[w4rma]

14. Hoyer's loyalty to the DLC and his positions on 'free' trade and the Iraq War are poor. (nt)

[KittyWampus]

21. DLCDLCDLCDLC- try poopiehead next time. It's as meaningful as your comment

[babsbunny]

15. Wow! Thanks!

Very impressive!

[slackmaster]

16. This post proves beyond any doubt that nobody perfectly represents anyone

The only fact that REALLY matters now is that Hoyer is IN.

[mhatrw]

17. Where does Hoyer stand on K street lobbyists, corporatism, "free trade", Iraq,

media conglomeration, single payer health care and fraud-made-easy voting machines?

[Cessna Invesco Palin]

19. BUT HE IS OF THE DLCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC!!!

IT A TERRIBLE!

[guruoo]

20. If this is true, then why all the swiftboating to begin with? n/t

I smell DLC

[KittyWampus]

22. DLCDLCDLC

[WiseButAngrySara]

24. Wonderful! Thanks so much for posting this. Facts are facts! ...n/t

[Matariki]

25. great post, thanks.

wonder why the media keeps painting Hoyer as a moderate - in implied contrast to Murtha?

[chill_wind]

26. Nothing like the objective truth and plain facts in the over-all.

2004 On the votes that the National Association of Government Contractors considered to be the most important in 2004, Representative Murtha voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

On top of his pro-gun, anti-choice, pro mil/defense/govt contract pork record, I also read that Salon cited that Murtha voted to drill in ANWR. I didn't see that above per se, but his environmental record is still enough.

But even if the two men had been comparable in their records in every way (which is not the case), this was enough finally to cynch it for me:

re: the ethics stuff and fast fowarding from ABSCAM..

(...)

OK, this was more than 25 years ago; people change. So let’s fast-forward to May 2006. The House Republicans brought up a lobbying and ethics reform package that was a bad joke — one that appalled and embarrassed even many of their own Members. The rule on the package was the typical one from the Rules Committee — no meaningful amendments allowed. But before the vote on final passage, there was a vote on a motion to recommit with instructions, which became a vote on a much more robust and meaningful Democratic alternative. To newcomers to the House: The motion to recommit with instructions usually is a joke itself — framed by the majority leadership not as a real alternative but as a procedural vote that demanded party unity in opposition.

The ethics package was the only occasion in which more than a tiny handful of Republicans bucked their leaders and voted for the Democratic alternative — 20 of them did so in this case, providing an opening for a real reform to pass the House. Except that four Democrats voted against their own party, killing ethics and lobbying reform all by themselves. Among them: John Murtha. Why? We recently learned from The New York Times that Murtha traded away lobbying and ethics reform in return for earmarks from the Republican leaders.

from
http://blog.citizensforethics.org/

That's not exactly your poster child for draining the swamp. Not on ethics reform, anyway.

This had to take a lot of time. Thank you for the painstaking troubling to do it. K&R!

[Pachamama]

28. Two words.... 'Nuff Said....

:hi: The facts speak for themselves....

[Flirtus]

29. you 'blinded me with science'

overwhelming with the facts, not some opinion, what a concept!

[JudyM]

30. Looks like Hoyer's better on environmental protection, animal welfare and gay rights.

I feel better. How they vote is what counts.