OK Senator Tom Coburn Voting Records, Corruption, Earmarking

Tom Coburn Voting Records and Recent Legislative History in Congress

Indications of Corruption or Ethical Dysfunction

Earmarking Summary

Party: Republican
Former Occupation: Doctor
Senator Since: 2005

Next Election: 2010

Tom Coburn Indications or Corruption in Congress or Ethics Problems:

No Corruption in Congress Found

Actual Voting Record or Legislative Record:

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

Tom Coburn Earmark History:

No recent earmarking. Coburn supports financing through transparent means in the official federal budget