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How did your Congresspeeps do? Here are mine:
HRC:
“While advancements for equality were made this Congress, a strong and devoted group of anti-LGBT legislators continues to stymie the progress LGBT people deserve,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. “The fact that the first ever vote to repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ in the House of Representatives was countered by a filibuster in the Senate illustrates the landscape.”In the House, 145 members scored 90 percent or above, compared to 128 members last congress. In the Senate, those scoring 90 percent and above rose from 32 to 36. But disturbingly, the number of Senators with a zero percent score doubled from 16 to 32 this Congress. In addition, the number of House Members that consistently oppose LGBT equality has remained essentially constant increasing from 143 to 144.
“As more and more Americans support equality for LGBT people, some members of Congress are showing real leadership while others are digging in their heels to cater to an anti-LGBT fringe constituency,” added HRC Legislative Director Allison Herwitt.
Below the fold, the records of Burr and Hagan.
No need to list Price, since he scored 100%
Burr:
1) Leahy Amendment to National Defense Authorization Act (S.Amdt. 1511): NO.
2) ¨Don´t Ask, Don´t Tell¨ repeal motion to proceed NO.
3) District of Columbia Marriage Referendum (S.Amdt. 3568) NO.
4) Judge Sonia Sotomayor Confirmation: NO.
5) Elena Kagen Confirmation: NO.
6) Employment Non-Discrimination Act (S. 1584) (Co-Sponsorship): NO.
7) Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act (S. 1153) (Co-Sponsorship): NO.
Uniting American Families Act (S. 424) (Co-Sponsorship): NO.
9) Early Treatment for HIV Act (S. 833) (Co-Sponsorship): NO.
Hagan:
1) Leahy Amendment to National Defense Authorization Act (S.Amdt. 1511): YES.
2) ¨Don´t Ask, Don´t Tell¨ repeal motion to proceed YES.
3) District of Columbia Marriage Referendum (S.Amdt. 3568) YES.
4) Judge Sonia Sotomayor Confirmation: YES.
5) Elena Kagen Confirmation: YES.
6) Employment Non-Discrimination Act (S. 1584) (Co-Sponsorship): NO.
7) Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act (S. 1153) (Co-Sponsorship): NO.
Uniting American Families Act (S. 424) (Co-Sponsorship): NO.
9) Early Treatment for HIV Act (S. 833) (Co-Sponsorship): NO.
Update (from Autumn): Link to the HRC’s scorecard by zip code, congressperson, or senator:
Measuring Support for Equality: HRC’s Scorecard for the 111th Congress
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Jan Schachosky (I spelled that wrong!) 100Roland Burris and Dick Durbin 96
I’ve heard of some people who are going to not voteor actively vote against Price, as a part of wider party punishment for failure to deliver on LGBT issues (even though he is often the one cosponsoring the good bills, not just voting on them).
I believe Rep. Price has cosponsored ENDA & voted in favor of DADT repeal, & cosponsored the Matthew Shepard Act, & cosponsored UAFA, & cosponsored DOMA repeal, & supported measures to fight HIV & equalize federal benefits.
I understand a lot of the anger out there, but I guess once it is unleashed, it knows no boundaries.
Kissell, not a strong ally on a lot of issues, but a pro-dadt repeal vote is the best chance of a turn over in NC to the GOP to an anti-dadt repeal person. Its really close, but like 1% apart according to the most recent poll and the most recent 538 project. Sad if he loses.
Yeah, seems like we’re about to get a new advocate in the HouseDan Seals has widened his lead in the 10th Congressional District (Mark Kirk’s old District).
Not that I endorse non-votingHowever, if someone has made the choice to abstain from voting on a particular race in protest over LGBT issues, I propose that they write-in “Harvey Milk” for their vote. A non-vote is invisible. You need some symbolic gesture to let them see the vote they are not receiving. Writing in Harvey Milk will require the vote to be reported in the published final vote tally.
UMMM… so where is the LINK???
Here. http://www.hrc.org/documents/Congress_Scorecard-110th.pdf
I find it oddthat they have included voting on Sotomayor and Kagen in this record. We have no idea what these two judges positions are on LGBT issues.
Kratovil from Maryland is not even on their scorecardI have had a hell of a time trying to get his voting record. If I can’t get it through HRC, then I’m writing in Harvey Milk.
Do I understand the criteria?Is HRC now putting emphasis on Co-sponsorship versus just voting for the legislations?
My rep. = the Honorable Brad Sherman 100%
Senator Boxer = 100%
Senator Feinstein = 75% she approved a Fed judge HRC was against and she didn’t co-sponor UAFA. What’s moderate about no supporting gay and lesbian families?
LGBT Legislative CaucusJust realized HRC gave no value to being part of the GLBT Caucus in the House. They should have. Rep Sherman is a straight ally of equality member of the LGBT Caucus.
HRC Scorecard link- 111th CongressHi guys, here’s the link to the newest scorecard: http://www.hrc.org/scorecard.
Here’s my score…Senator Sherrod Brown: 100%!
Senator George Voinovich: 47% (Retiring)
Rep. Bob Latta: 0% (NOT surprised!)
Bobby “The Bigot” Latta is nothing more than a toady to John of Orange, kowtowing to his “wisdom” at every turn. I guess he’s looking for a juicy committee chairmanship once His Orangeness becomes Speaker.
Voinovich is retiring after this year, and Lee Fisher, the Democrat has a vastly superior record on LGBT issues, as opposed to his opponent Rob “Deficit? What’s a deficit?” Portman.
Same Senators as Marlene…….Representative Jim Jordan: 0%.
I actually live right on the edge of two districts. The other district (right across town), belongs to John Boehner: 0% (of coarse).
I guess I’m old-fashioned.I thought a Scorecard showed a legislator’s voting record. I see my two senators (Burris and Durbin) each were rated 96% instead of 100% because they failed to co-sponsor a particular bill. I’m not sure how I feel about that, but I guess I see HRC’s point.
Bad news from surveyThis from On Top Magazine.
In the Senate that’s really bad news especially since there’s likely to be 5 more or so after elections (I’m counting Rubio, Miller, Buck, Paul, and the Wisconsin guy just for starters plus I thing the D in WV is bluedog non-gay friendy). You can see why then Franken/Coleman disputed results went on so long. Repg backed lawsuits and the death of Bryd kept Demos away from 60 votes in the Senate.
Hi, neighbor!Jordan’s no better than his predecessor, Mike “Media Slut” Oxley.
For those complaining about the monopolization of the media, you can thank Mikey in part for it. He helped with the deregulation of media ownership back in the 1980s to the point two major corporation own the majority of radio stations.
Look for no change if any in our respective congressional districts after the election no matter who wins, Bubba. They’re so large now they won’t get any bigger. Look for the districts in the “Three Cs”: Cleveland/Columbus/Cincinnati to change the most to reflect the loss of one or maybe two reps in 2012.
The “records” on HRC’s site are not real clear…… my Representative in the House had major X’s next to legislation. But, that legislation was never brought up for a vote in the House, so he couldn’t vote on it. It’s very deceiving.
One problemIn NC, write-in votes are not counted. So even putting Harvey Milk’s name on the ballot will effectively be a non-vote.