AZ Senator John McCain Voting Records, Corruption Investigations, Earmarking

AZ Senator John McCain Voting Records, Corruption, Earmarking

John McCain Voting Records and Legislative History in Congress

Indications of Corruption or Ethical Problems

Earmarking Summary

Party: Republican
Former Occupation: Military
Senator Since: 1987

Next Election: 2010

John McCain Indications or Corruption in Congress or Ethics Problems:

No Corruption Found.

Two accusations have proven to be false:

McCain wrote a letter encouraging the FCC to do it's job and make a decision one way or another regarding a media company purchase. Some accused McCain of corruption for writing the letter since the media company was a campaign donor. Since McCain did not use his position to influence legislation, funnel money or influence a decision, there was no corruption and accusations were agenda based for the 2008 election.
McCain had been similarly accused in the famous "Keating Five" scandal, a very similar case where McCain also did not intervene legislatively or pressure for favorable treatment of a campaign donor. He was cleared in the incident but remains forever connected because of the initial accusations. The motivation for his inclusion in that accusation was later exposed to be attributed to Howell Heflin (D - AL) who didn't want only Democrats under fire for the scandal even though only Democrats were involved.

John McCain Voting Record or Legislative Record:

Tort Reform - Medical Malpractice Reform S11 7/03:
Yes, Senator McCain supports reform to punish frivolous filers and to stem “lottery type” payouts
Balanced Budget Amendment:
Yes, McCain supports requiring Congress to spend within government means.
Amnesty/Citizenship for Illegal Border Crossers S2611 5/06:
Yes, John McCain supports citizenship for those who enter the country illegally.
Auto Company Bailouts HR 7005 12/08:
No, Does not support taxpayer bailouts of private industry
Bank Bailouts -TARP HR1424 10/08:
Yes, Supports taxpayer bailouts for financial institutions that gamble and lose.
Oil Drilling in US - ANWR (Alaska) A2358 11/05, Offshore VA A1566 6/07:
No, McCain prefers oil importation from other countries over US production.
2009 Stimulus Bill HR1 2/09:
No, the Senator opposed the $787 Billion spending plan
2009 Omnibus HR1105 3/09:
No, Opposed the 9000+ earmark, 8.3% government expansion bill
Health Care HR3590 12/09:
No, Senator McCain opposed laying groundwork for federal takeover of Healthcare delivery

John McCain Earmark History:

Zero:

McCain does not earmark for entities and projects not considered worthy of financing through transparent means in the official federal budget.(Ref: Legistorm.com)