SC Senator Jim Demint Voting Record, Corruption Investigation, Earmarking

SC Senator Jim DeMint Voting Records, Corruption, Earmarking

Jim DeMint Voting Records on Recent Issues Determining America’s Future

Corruption in Congress or Ethical "Challenges"

Earmarking Tendencies

Party: Republican
Former Occupation: Businessman
Senator Since: 2005

Next Election: 2010

Indications or Corruption in Congress or Ethics Problems:

No Corruption in Congress Found

Actual Voting Record or Legislative Record:

Balanced Budget Amendment:
Yes, Jim DeMint supports requiring Congress to spend within government means.
Amnesty/Citizenship for Illegal Border Crossers S2611 5/06:
No, the Senator supports border control and citizenship only for those following legal guidelines.
Auto Company Bailouts HR 7005 12/08:
No, Does not support taxpayer bailouts of private industry
Bank Bailouts -TARP HR1424 10/08:
No, DeMint does not support taxpayer bailouts for financial institutions that gambled and lost
Oil Drilling in US - ANWR (Alaska) A2358 11/05, Offshore VA A1566 6/07:
Yes, Senator DeMint supports energy independence including drilling for US oil supplies.
2009 Stimulus Bill HR1 2/09:
No, Opposed the $787 Billion spending plan
2009 Omnibus HR1105 3/09:
No, Jim DeMint opposed the 9000+ earmark, 8.3% government expansion bill
Health Care HR3590 12/09:
No, Opposed laying groundwork for federal takeover of Healthcare delivery
Tort Reform - Medical Malpractice Reform S11 7/03:
No federal voting record

Jim DeMint Earmark History:

No Earmarks. Jim DeMint supports program financing through transparent means in the official federal budget.