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GA Senator John Isakson Voting Records, Corruption, Earmarking


John Isakson Voting Records Regarding Legislation Currently Affecting the Future of the US

Corruption in Congress or Ethical "Challenges"

Earmarking Tendencies




Party: Republican

Former Occupation: Military, Real Estate, Career Politician

Senator Since: 2005

Next Election: 2010

(Note: all corruption will not be listed. Since "corrupt" is a yes/no descriptor, further investigations become redundant after one incident is uncovered.)
Senator John Isakson Indications of Corruption or "Ethically Challenged Disorder":

Paybacks:

Isakson exhibits a history of rewarding campaign donors with taxpayer financed earmark money. According to the Seattle Times, Johnny Isakson rewarded Northrop Grumman with $4 Million after receiving $7000 and rewarded Scientific Research Corp with $1.6 Million after receiving $2900 in donations.


John Isakson Voting Record or Legislative Record:

  • Balanced Budget Amendment:

    No, Isakson does not support requiring Congress to spend within government means.

  • Amnesty/Citizenship for Illegal Border Crossers S2611 5/06:

    No, Senator Isakson 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:

    Yes, Johnny Isakson supports taxpayer bailouts for financial institutions that gamble and lose.

  • Oil Drilling in US - ANWR (Alaska) A2358 11/05, Offshore VA A1566 6/07:

    Yes, Supports energy independence through US drilling.

  • 2009 Stimulus Bill HR1 2/09:

    No, Johnny Isakson opposed the $787 Billion spending plan

  • 2009 Omnibus HR1105 3/09:

    No, the Senator 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


John Isakson Earmarking Tendencies:

Prolific:

  • Extensive earmark history supporting in-state and out-of-state entities including rewards for campaign donors.

  • $935,272,375 of taxpayer money requested by Johnny Isakson in 2009 budget specifically for entities and projects not considered worthy of financing through transparent means in the official federal budget.(Ref: Legistorm.com)




Charted Comparison to Senate Colleagues of John Isakson Voting Records


Charted Comparison Corruption Investigations for Senate Colleagues of Johnny Isakson