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Susan Collins on Abortion
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OR background on Abortion .
End unfair copays charged to veterans for contraception. (Aug 2022)
Joined Democrats to fund Planned Parenthood. (Mar 2017)
Voted NO on restricting UN funding for population control policies. (Mar 2009)
Voted NO on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP. (Mar 2008)
Voted NO on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion. (Mar 2008)
Voted NO on barring HHS grants to organizations that perform abortions. (Oct 2007)
Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Apr 2007)
Voted NO on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005)
Voted YES on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on banning partial birth abortions except for maternal life. (Mar 2003)
Voted NO on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions. (Jun 2000)
Voted NO on banning human cloning. (Feb 1998)
Rated 83% by NARAL , indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
Expand embryonic stem cell research. (Jun 2004)
Rated 0% by the NRLC , indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2006)
Voted YES to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
Focus on preventing pregnancy, plus emergency contraception. (Jan 2009)
Pro-Planned Parenthood , according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Susan Collins on Budget & Economy
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We tried & failed in 2005 to tighten mortgage regulations. (Aug 2008)
Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
Voted YES on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (May 2009)
Voted YES on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Feb 2009)
Voted YES on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
Voted NO on paying down federal debt by rating programs' effectiveness. (Mar 2007)
Voted NO on $40B in reduced federal overall spending. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on prioritizing national debt reduction below tax cuts. (Apr 2000)
Voted YES on 1998 GOP budget. (May 1997)
Voted YES on Balanced-budget constitutional amendment. (Mar 1997)
Audit the Federal Reserve & its actions on mortgage loans. (Feb 2013)
Voted YES on $900 billion COVID relief package. (Dec 2020)
Maintain & enforce existing spending caps in the future. (Sep 1998)
Susan Collins on Civil Rights
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OR background on Civil Rights .
Co-sponsored Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). (Nov 2013)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
Rated 40% by the ACLU , indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 78% by the HRC , indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 57% by NAACP , indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
Sponsored bill for ratifying Equal Rights Amendment. (Apr 2021)
Susan Collins on Corporations
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Excess corporate pay rewards risk-taking over results. (Sep 2008)
1999: Ended practice of deceptive sweepstakes mailings. (Jul 2000)
Voted NO on repealing tax subsidy for companies which move US jobs offshore. (Mar 2005)
Voted YES on reforming bankruptcy to include means-testing & restrictions. (Mar 2005)
Voted YES on restricting rules on personal bankruptcy. (Jul 2001)
Rated 78% by the US COC , indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)
Expand lending caps for credit unions to small business. (Mar 2012)
Rated 14% by UFCW , indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Dec 2017)
Keep inheritance tax , according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Susan Collins on Crime
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Voted YES on reinstating $1.15 billion funding for the COPS Program. (Mar 2007)
Voted NO on $1.15 billion per year to continue the COPS program. (May 1999)
Rated 25% by CURE , indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
Rated 64% by the NAPO , indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Support law enforcement , according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Susan Collins on Drugs
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Medical marijuana ok; but no marijuana banking. (Jul 2019)
Declines to take sides in marijuana legalization petition. (Jan 2014)
Provide prison inmates with drug addiction treatment. (Jun 2008)
Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
Rated B- by NORML , indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use. (Sep 2007)
Susan Collins on Education
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Allow employers to help pay employee student debt. (Oct 2020)
Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Oct 2007)
Voted NO on $52M for "21st century community learning centers". (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on $5B for grants to local educational agencies. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. (Mar 2005)
Voted NO on funding smaller classes instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
Voted NO on funding student testing instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
Voted NO on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction. (Apr 2001)
Voted YES on Educational Savings Accounts. (Mar 2000)
Voted YES on allowing more flexibility in federal school rules. (Mar 1999)
Voted YES on education savings accounts. (Jun 1998)
Voted YES on school vouchers in DC. (Sep 1997)
Focus educational resources to help those with greatest need. (Jul 2001)
Require state standards, regular assessments, and sanctions. (Jul 2001)
Support Ed-Flex: more flexibility if more accountable. (Jul 2001)
Rated 55% by the NEA , indicating a mixed record on public education. (Dec 2003)
Don't count combat pay against free school lunch. (Mar 2009)
Susan Collins on Energy & Oil
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Double funding for low-income home weatherization programs. (Sep 2008)
Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Voted YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
Voted YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
Voted YES on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
Voted NO on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
Voted YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
Voted NO on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
Voted NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
Voted YES on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
Voted NO on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
Rated 67% by CAF , indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
Sponsored bill to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Jul 2019)
Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)
Susan Collins on Environment
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Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
Voted NO on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
Voted YES on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
Voted YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
Voted NO on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
End commercial whaling and illegal trade in whale meat. (Jun 2001)
Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
Rated 68% by the LCV , indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
Rated 100% by HSLF , indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Fund studies of invasive species and algal blooms. (Mar 1998)
Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Susan Collins on Foreign Policy
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Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Oct 2008)
Voted YES on enlarging NATO to include Eastern Europe. (May 2002)
Voted NO on killing a bill for trade sanctions if China sells weapons. (Sep 2000)
Voted YES on capping foreign aid at only $12.7 billion. (Oct 1999)
Voted YES on limiting the President's power to impose economic sanctions. (Jul 1998)
Voted NO on limiting NATO expansion to only Poland, Hungary & Czech. (Apr 1998)
Voted YES on $17.9 billion to IMF. (Mar 1998)
Increase aid to avert humanitarian crisis in Congo. (Dec 2005)
Impose sanctions and an import ban on Burma. (Oct 2007)
Seeds of Peace: promote coexistence in regions of conflict. (Apr 2008)
Rated -1 by AAI , indicating a mixed Arab/Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
Vigorous support for State of Israel against Hamas in Gaza. (Nov 2012)
Disallow Palestine from joining ICC to threaten Israel. (Jan 2015)
Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank. (Jan 2017)
Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
Condemn violence by Chinese government in Tibet. (Apr 2008)
Allow travel between the United States and Cuba. (Feb 2009)
Afghan laws violate women's human rights on sex & divorce. (Apr 2009)
Condemn Iran for state-sponsored persecution of Baha'i. (Feb 2009)
Pressure friendly Arab states to end Israeli boycott. (Oct 2007)
Ban imports from Xinjiang made by Uyghur forced labor. (Jan 2021)
Susan Collins on Free Trade
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Some trade agreements have resulted in more tariffs. (Sep 2008)
Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
Voted NO on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
Voted YES on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
Voted YES on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
Voted YES on extending free trade to Andean nations. (May 2002)
Voted YES on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. (Oct 2001)
Voted YES on removing common goods from national security export rules. (Sep 2001)
Voted YES on permanent normal trade relations with China. (Sep 2000)
Voted NO on expanding trade to the third world. (May 2000)
Voted YES on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
Promote the Andean Free Trade Agreement. (May 2002)
Rated 67% by CATO , indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
Free trade with post-Orange Revolution Ukraine. (Apr 2005)
Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
Rated 75% by the USAE , indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
Susan Collins on Government Reform
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Outrageous for IRS to target Tea Party groups. (May 2013)
Reform public financing system to get more opt-in. (Jun 2008)
Reform campaign finance (after fighting massive warchests). (Jul 2000)
Repeal backroom politics $50B giveaway to tobacco companies. (Jul 2000)
Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
Voted YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
Voted YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
Voted YES on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
Voted YES on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
Subject independent 527s to rules for political committees. (Feb 2005)
Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Apr 2014)
Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
Strict Constitutionalist , according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Remove President Trump from office for inciting insurrection. (Jan 2021)
Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
Voted NO on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
Susan Collins on Gun Control
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Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
Voted NO on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
Rated B+ by the NRA , indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
Limit gun rights , according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Susan Collins on Health Care
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Improve advance transparency on medical billing. (Oct 2020)
Authored law letting pharmacists help patients save money. (Oct 2020)
Strong supporter of home care. (Oct 2020)
Helped pass law lowering drug prices, speeding generics. (Sep 2020)
Multi-year increase for NIH funding for biomedical research. (Oct 2016)
Voted NO on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (May 2011)
Voted YES on regulating tobacco as a drug. (Jun 2009)
Voted YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
Voted YES on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare. (Jul 2008)
Voted YES on means-testing to determine Medicare Part D premium. (Mar 2008)
Voted NO on allowing tribal Indians to opt out of federal healthcare. (Feb 2008)
Voted YES on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Apr 2007)
Voted YES on limiting medical liability lawsuits to $250,000. (May 2006)
Voted YES on expanding enrollment period for Medicare Part D. (Feb 2006)
Voted YES on increasing Medicaid rebate for producing generics. (Nov 2005)
Voted YES on negotiating bulk purchases for Medicare prescription drug. (Mar 2005)
Voted YES on $40 billion per year for limited Medicare prescription drug benefit. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on allowing reimportation of Rx drugs from Canada. (Jul 2002)
Voted YES on allowing patients to sue HMOs & collect punitive damages. (Jun 2001)
Voted YES on funding GOP version of Medicare prescription drug benefit. (Apr 2001)
Voted NO on including prescription drugs under Medicare. (Jun 2000)
Voted YES on limiting self-employment health deduction. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on increasing tobacco restrictions. (Jun 1998)
Voted YES on Medicare means-testing. (Jun 1997)
Tax credits for those without employee health insurance. (May 2002)
Tax deduction for long-term care insurance. (May 2002)
Support telemedicine for underserved areas. (May 2002)
$350 billion for prescriptions for poor seniors. (May 2002)
Let states make bulk Rx purchases, and other innovations. (May 2003)
Rated 38% by APHA , indicating a mixed record on public health issues. (Dec 2003)
Sponsored bill for mental health service for older Americans. (May 2005)
Establish a national childhood cancer database. (Mar 2007)
Increase funding for occupational & physical therapy. (Apr 2011)
Merge Alzheimers diagnosis and care benefit. (Apr 2013)
Religious exemption from ObamaCare individual mandate. (Feb 2015)
Provide for treatment of autism under TRICARE. (Jun 2009)
Expedited licensing for biosimilar products. (Mar 2009)
Susan Collins on Homeland Security
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Increase transparency of NSA but keep NSA programs. (Feb 2014)
Mass surveillance justified by national security. (Jan 2014)
Mass unwarranted surveillance is never justified. (Jan 2014)
No justification for spying on Germany's chancellor. (Oct 2013)
Cuts in defense are very troubling to me personally. (Oct 2013)
Treating terrorists as criminals prevents obtaining info. (Nov 2010)
Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
Voted YES on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
Voted NO on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
Voted NO on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
Voted YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
Voted NO on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
Voted YES on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
Voted NO on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
Voted YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
Small business in developing homeland security technologies. (Jul 2002)
Rated 0% by SANE , indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Maintain role of women in armed forces in Iraq. (May 2005)
Prohibit torture of terrorists in US custody. (Jul 2005)
Sponsored bill for Iraq budget to be part of defense budget. (Jun 2006)
Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
$515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
Expand health services for women veterans. (Mar 2009)
Susan Collins on Immigration
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Co-sponsored bill for path to citizenship for DREAMers. (Oct 2020)
Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
Voted NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
Voted YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
Voted NO on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
Cover child resident aliens under Medicaid and SCHIP. (May 2005)
Rated 25% by USBC , indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
Increase limitations for H-1B, H-2B, and L-visas. (Apr 2008)
Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Pro-border security , according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Susan Collins on Jobs
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For Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act. (Oct 2020)
Chairs Senate investigations on consumer protection. (Jul 2000)
Voted YES on extending unemployment benefits from 39 weeks to 59 weeks. (Nov 2008)
Voted NO on overriding presidential veto of Farm Bill. (Jun 2008)
Voted YES on terminating legal challenges to English-only job rules. (Mar 2008)
Voted YES on limiting farm subsidies to people earning under $750,000. (Dec 2007)
Voted NO on restricting employer interference in union organizing. (Jun 2007)
Voted YES on increasing minimum wage to $7.25. (Feb 2007)
Voted YES on raising the minimum wage to $7.25 rather than $6.25. (Mar 2005)
Voted YES on repealing Clinton's ergonomic rules on repetitive stress. (Mar 2001)
Voted YES on killing an increase in the minimum wage. (Nov 1999)
Voted YES on allowing workers to choose between overtime & comp-time. (May 1997)
Rated 0% by the AFL-CIO , indicating an anti-union voting record. (Dec 2003)
Susan Collins on Principles & Values
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Nine is good number for seats on Supreme Court. (Sep 2020)
Partisanship is a pendulum; parties will move back to center. (Oct 2016)
OpEd: Steely determination to do what's right. (May 2016)
Focuses on seniority & forging bipartisan solutions. (Sep 2008)
1994: Lost race as first woman to run for Maine governor. (Mar 2008)
1980s: served on staff of Maine Sen. Bill Cohen for 11 years. (Mar 2008)
Voted with Republican Party 66.9% of 326 votes. (Sep 2007)
#4 on Human Events’ list of Top Ten RINOs. (Dec 2005)
1994: Ran for governor (won primary) as first elected office. (Jul 2000)
Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
Voted YES on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
Voted YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
Member of the Republican Leadership Council. (Jan 2001)
Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
Certify 2020 Presidential election as fully & fairly counted. (Jan 2021)
Create Commission to investigate Jan. 6 Capitol riots. (Jun 2021)
Susan Collins on Social Security
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Foundation of retirement income for most Americans. (Oct 2020)
Voted NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
Voted YES on Social Security Lockbox & limiting national debt. (Apr 1999)
Voted YES on allowing Roth IRAs for retirees. (May 1998)
Voted NO on allowing personal retirement accounts. (Apr 1998)
Rated 0% by the ARA , indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Rated 41% by ARA , indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
Supports individual savings accounts and work incentives. (Sep 1998)
Susan Collins on Tax Reform
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Voted YES on increasing tax rate for people earning over $1 million. (Mar 2008)
Voted YES on allowing AMT reduction without budget offset. (Mar 2008)
Voted YES on raising the Death Tax exemption to $5M from $1M. (Feb 2008)
Voted YES on repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax. (Mar 2007)
Voted YES on raising estate tax exemption to $5 million. (Mar 2007)
Voted YES on supporting permanence of estate tax cuts. (Aug 2006)
Voted YES on permanently repealing the `death tax`. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on $47B for military by repealing capital gains tax cut. (Feb 2006)
Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Feb 2006)
Voted YES on extending the tax cuts on capital gains and dividends. (Nov 2005)
Voted YES on $350 billion in tax breaks over 11 years. (May 2003)
Voted NO on reducing marriage penalty instead of cutting top tax rates. (May 2001)
Voted NO on increasing tax deductions for college tuition. (May 2001)
Voted YES on eliminating the 'marriage penalty'. (Jul 2000)
Voted YES on across-the-board spending cut. (Oct 1999)
Voted YES on requiring super-majority for raising taxes. (Apr 1998)
Rated 64% by NTU , indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
Rated 20% by the CTJ , indicating opposition to progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
Pro-tax cuts , according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Implement socially fair, broad-based tax cuts. (Sep 1998)
Susan Collins on Technology
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Voted YES on authorizing states to collect Internet sales taxes. (May 2013)
Voted YES on $23B instead of $4.9B for waterway infrastructure. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on restoring $550M in funding for Amtrak for 2007. (Mar 2006)
Voted YES on disallowing FCC approval of larger media conglomerates. (Sep 2003)
Voted YES on Internet sales tax moratorium. (Oct 1998)
Facilitate nationwide 2-1-1 phone line for human services. (Jan 2007)
Create online database of science & math scholarships. (Dec 2007)
Overturn FCC approval of media consolidation. (Mar 2008)
No performance royalties for radio music. (Mar 2009)
Secure the grid , according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Susan Collins on War & Peace
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Exert economic pressure on Iran to stop its nuclear program. (Sep 2008)
Voted NO on redeploying non-essential US troops out of Iraq in 9 months. (Dec 2007)
Voted YES on designating Iran's Revolutionary Guards as terrorists. (Sep 2007)
Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq by March 2008. (Mar 2007)
Voted NO on redeploying troops out of Iraq by July 2007. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on investigating contract awards in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Nov 2005)
Voted YES on requiring on-budget funding for Iraq, not emergency funding. (Apr 2005)
Voted YES on $86 billion for military operations in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Oct 2003)
Voted YES on authorizing use of military force against Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted YES on allowing all necessary force in Kosovo. (May 1999)
Voted NO on authorizing air strikes in Kosovo. (Mar 1999)
Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism. (Jan 2002)
Deploy UN multinational peacekeeping force in Darfur. (Jul 2007)
Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (May 2012)
Sponsored shutting down Iranian foreign reserves. (May 2013)
Iran must accept long-term intrusive nuke inspection. (Mar 2014)
No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Pro-Israel , according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Sponsored resolution to repeal 2002 AUMF against Iraq. (Aug 2021)
Susan Collins on Welfare & Poverty
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Block grants for state and local flexibility in welfare. (Jun 2008)
Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
Tax credits to promote home ownership in distressed areas. (Apr 2003)
Fully fund AmeriCorps. (Jun 2003)
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Favors
topic 1:Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(+2 points on Social scale)
Joined Democrats to fund Planned Parenthood: Strongly Favors topic 1 Rated 83% by NARAL , indicating a pro-choice voting record: Strongly Favors topic 1 Expand embryonic stem cell research: Favors topic 1 Rated 0% by the NRLC , indicating a pro-choice stance: Strongly Favors topic 1 Voted YES to protect infant survivors of abortion: Opposes topic 1 Ensure access to and funding for contraception: Favors topic 1 Focus on preventing pregnancy, plus emergency contraception: Favors topic 1 Strict Constitutionalist , according to CC survey: Opposes topic 1 Pro-Planned Parenthood , according to CC survey: Strongly Favors topic 1 Anti-parental notification , according to CC survey: Favors topic 1 NO on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion: Strongly Favors topic 1 NO on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP: Favors topic 1 NO on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions: Favors topic 1 NO on banning partial birth abortions except for maternal life: Strongly Favors topic 1 YES on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime: Opposes topic 1 YES on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives: Favors topic 1 NO on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions: Favors topic 1 YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines: Favors topic 1 NO on barring HHS grants to organizations that perform abortions: Favors topic 1 NO on restricting UN funding for population control policies: Favors topic 1
Strongly Favors
topic 2:Legally require hiring women & minorities
(-5 points on Economic scale)
For Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act: Strongly Favors topic 2 Maintain role of women in armed forces in Iraq: Favors topic 2 Rated 57% by NAACP , indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action: Neutral on topic 2 Increase funding for occupational & physical therapy: Favors topic 2 More funding & services for victims of domestic violence: Strongly Favors topic 2 Afghan laws violate women's human rights on sex & divorce: Favors topic 2 Sponsored bill for ratifying Equal Rights Amendment: Strongly Favors topic 2 YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act: Favors topic 2 NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business: Strongly Favors topic 2 NO on prohibiting same-sex basic training: Favors topic 2 YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women: Favors topic 2
Strongly Favors
topic 3:Comfortable with same-sex marriage
(+5 points on Social scale)
Co-sponsored Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA): Strongly Favors topic 3 More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes: Strongly Favors topic 3 Rated 78% by the HRC , indicating a pro-gay-rights stance: Strongly Favors topic 3 ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays: Favors topic 3 YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation: Favors topic 3 YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes: Strongly Favors topic 3 NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage: Strongly Favors topic 3
Favors
topic 4:Keep God in the public sphere
(-3 points on Social scale)
Block grants for state and local flexibility in welfare: Favors topic 4 Supports anti-flag desecration amendment: Favors topic 4 Rated 66% by the Christian Coalition : mixed voting record on Family Values: Neutral on topic 4 Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration: Favors topic 4 YES on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors: Opposes topic 4 YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration: Favors topic 4
Favors
topic 5:Expand ObamaCare
(-3 points on Economic scale)
End unfair copays charged to veterans for contraception: Strongly Favors topic 5 Improve advance transparency on medical billing: Favors topic 5 Authored law letting pharmacists help patients save money: Neutral on topic 5 Strong supporter of home care: Favors topic 5 Helped pass law lowering drug prices, speeding generics: Favors topic 5 Tax credits for those without employee health insurance: Strongly Favors topic 5 $350 billion for prescriptions for poor seniors: Favors topic 5 Let states make bulk Rx purchases, and other innovations: Favors topic 5 Rated 38% by APHA , indicating a mixed record on public health issues: Neutral on topic 5 Merge Alzheimers diagnosis and care benefit: Favors topic 5 Religious exemption from ObamaCare individual mandate: Opposes topic 5 Provide for treatment of autism under TRICARE: Favors topic 5 Expand health services for women veterans: Favors topic 5 NO on allowing tribal Indians to opt out of federal healthcare: Strongly Favors topic 5 YES on means-testing to determine Medicare Part D premium: Opposes topic 5 NO on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts: Favors topic 5 YES on Medicare means-testing: Opposes topic 5 YES on limiting self-employment health deduction: Opposes topic 5 NO on including prescription drugs under Medicare: Opposes topic 5 YES on funding GOP version of Medicare prescription drug benefit: Opposes topic 5 YES on $40 billion per year for limited Medicare prescription drug benefit: Favors topic 5 YES on increasing Medicaid rebate for producing generics: Favors topic 5 YES on negotiating bulk purchases for Medicare prescription drug: Strongly Favors topic 5 YES on expanding enrollment period for Medicare Part D: Favors topic 5 YES on limiting medical liability lawsuits to $250,000: Favors topic 5 YES on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D: Favors topic 5 YES on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility: Favors topic 5 YES on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare: Favors topic 5 YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program: Favors topic 5 YES on regulating tobacco as a drug: Favors topic 5
Favors
topic 6:Privatize Social Security
(+2 points on Economic scale)
Foundation of retirement income for most Americans: Opposes topic 6 Rated 0% by the ARA , indicating an anti-senior voting record: Strongly Favors topic 6 Rated 41% by ARA , indicating a mixed record on senior issues: Neutral on topic 6 Supports individual savings accounts and work incentives: Favors topic 6 YES on allowing Roth IRAs for retirees: Favors topic 6 NO on allowing personal retirement accounts: Opposes topic 6 NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security: Opposes topic 6
Favors
topic 7:Vouchers for school choice
(+2 points on Economic scale)
Support Ed-Flex: more flexibility if more accountable: Favors topic 7 Rated 55% by the NEA , indicating a mixed record on public education: Neutral on topic 7 YES on school vouchers in DC: Strongly Favors topic 7 YES on education savings accounts: Favors topic 7 YES on allowing more flexibility in federal school rules: Strongly Favors topic 7 YES on Educational Savings Accounts: Favors topic 7 NO on funding smaller classes instead of private tutors: Favors topic 7 NO on funding student testing instead of private tutors: Favors topic 7 YES on $5B for grants to local educational agencies: Opposes topic 7
Opposes
topic 8:Fight EPA regulatory over-reach
(+2 points on Social scale)
End commercial whaling and illegal trade in whale meat: Strongly Opposes topic 8 Supports grants for brownfields remediation: Strongly Opposes topic 8 Rated 68% by the LCV , indicating pro-environment votes: Strongly Opposes topic 8 EPA must do better on mercury clean-up: Opposes topic 8 Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements: Opposes topic 8 Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs: Opposes topic 8 Prohibit invasive research on great apes: Strongly Opposes topic 8 No EPA permits required for forest road runoff: Strongly Favors topic 8 Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth: Favors topic 8 Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska: Strongly Favors topic 8 Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting: Strongly Opposes topic 8 Fund studies of invasive species and algal blooms: Opposes topic 8 YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems: Opposes topic 8 NO on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests: Opposes topic 8 NO on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land: Opposes topic 8
No opinion on
topic 9:Stricter punishment reduces crime
(0 points on Social scale)
Rated 25% by CURE , indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes: Strongly Favors topic 9 Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing: Opposes topic 9 Require DNA testing for all federal executions: Opposes topic 9 Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program: Opposes topic 9 Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance: Strongly Opposes topic 9 Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees: Strongly Favors topic 9 First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration: Opposes topic 9 Rated 64% by the NAPO , indicating a moderate stance on police issues: Neutral on topic 9 Support law enforcement , according to CC survey: Favors topic 9 YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations: Favors topic 9 NO on $1.15 billion per year to continue the COPS program: Favors topic 9 YES on reinstating $1.15 billion funding for the COPS Program: Opposes topic 9
Strongly Favors
topic 10:Absolute right to gun ownership
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Rated B+ by the NRA , indicating a pro-gun rights voting record: Strongly Favors topic 10 Limit gun rights , according to CC survey: Strongly Favors topic 10 NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets: Strongly Favors topic 10 YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks: Strongly Favors topic 10 YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows: Favors topic 10 NO on background checks at gun shows: Strongly Favors topic 10 NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence: Strongly Opposes topic 10 YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers: Strongly Favors topic 10 YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership: Favors topic 10 NO on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains: Opposes topic 10
Strongly Opposes
topic 11:Higher taxes on the wealthy
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Rated 64% by NTU , indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes: Neutral on topic 11 Rated 20% by the CTJ , indicating opposition to progressive taxation: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Pro-tax cuts , according to CC survey: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Keep inheritance tax , according to CC survey: Strongly Favors topic 11 Implement socially fair, broad-based tax cuts: Favors topic 11 YES on raising the Death Tax exemption to $5M from $1M: Strongly Opposes topic 11 YES on allowing AMT reduction without budget offset: Opposes topic 11 YES on Internet sales tax moratorium: Opposes topic 11 YES on requiring super-majority for raising taxes: Opposes topic 11 YES on eliminating the 'marriage penalty': Opposes topic 11 NO on prioritizing national debt reduction below tax cuts: Favors topic 11 NO on reducing marriage penalty instead of cutting top tax rates: Opposes topic 11 NO on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction: Opposes topic 11 YES on $350 billion in tax breaks over 11 years: Strongly Opposes topic 11 YES on extending the tax cuts on capital gains and dividends: Strongly Opposes topic 11 NO on $47B for military by repealing capital gains tax cut: Opposes topic 11 YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends: Strongly Opposes topic 11 YES on permanently repealing the `death tax`: Strongly Opposes topic 11 YES on supporting permanence of estate tax cuts: Strongly Opposes topic 11 YES on raising estate tax exemption to $5 million: Strongly Opposes topic 11 YES on repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Favors
topic 12:Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
(+2 points on Social scale)
Co-sponsored bill for path to citizenship for DREAMers: Favors topic 12 English immersion over bilingual education: Opposes topic 12 Cover child resident aliens under Medicaid and SCHIP: Favors topic 12 Rated 25% by USBC , indicating an open-border stance: Strongly Favors topic 12 Increase limitations for H-1B, H-2B, and L-visas: Favors topic 12 Terminate national emergency at the Southern border: Favors topic 12 Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps: Favors topic 12 Pro-border security , according to CC survey: Strongly Opposes topic 12 YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities": Strongly Favors topic 12 NO on limit welfare for immigrants: Strongly Favors topic 12 YES on visas for skilled workers: Favors topic 12 YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work: Favors topic 12 NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security: Strongly Opposes topic 12 YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship: Strongly Favors topic 12 YES on establishing a Guest Worker program: Favors topic 12 YES on building a fence along the Mexican border: Strongly Opposes topic 12 NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program: Neutral topic 12 YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government: Strongly Opposes topic 12 NO on comprehensive immigration reform: Strongly Opposes topic 12
Favors
topic 13:Support & expand free trade
(+2 points on Economic scale)
Promote the Andean Free Trade Agreement: Strongly Favors topic 13 Rated 67% by CATO , indicating a pro-free trade voting record: Strongly Favors topic 13 Free trade with post-Orange Revolution Ukraine: Favors topic 13 Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency: Opposes topic 13 Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank: Strongly Favors topic 13 Implement USMCA for improved North American trade: Strongly Favors topic 13 Rated 75% by the USAE , indicating support for trade engagement: Strongly Favors topic 13 Ban imports from Xinjiang made by Uyghur forced labor: Opposes topic 13 YES on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority: Favors topic 13 YES on permanent normal trade relations with China: Strongly Favors topic 13 NO on expanding trade to the third world: Opposes topic 13 YES on removing common goods from national security export rules: Favors topic 13 YES on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam: Favors topic 13 YES on extending free trade to Andean nations: Strongly Favors topic 13 YES on establishing free trade between US & Singapore: Favors topic 13 YES on establishing free trade between the US and Chile: Favors topic 13 NO on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade: Strongly Opposes topic 13 NO on free trade agreement with Oman: Strongly Opposes topic 13 YES on promoting free trade with Peru: Favors topic 13
Favors
topic 14:Support American Exceptionalism
(+2 points on Economic scale)
Prohibit torture of terrorists in US custody: Opposes topic 14 Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty: Favors topic 14 Disallow Palestine from joining ICC to threaten Israel: Favors topic 14 Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank: Favors topic 14 Allow travel between the United States and Cuba: Opposes topic 14 NO on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls: Favors topic 14 YES on $17.9 billion to IMF: Opposes topic 14 YES on capping foreign aid at only $12.7 billion: Strongly Favors topic 14 NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees: Strongly Favors topic 14 NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods: Strongly Favors topic 14 YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad: Strongly Favors topic 14
Favors
topic 15:Expand the military
(-3 points on Social scale)
Cuts in defense are very troubling to me personally: Strongly Favors topic 15 Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism: Favors topic 15 Rated 0% by SANE , indicating a pro-military voting record: Strongly Favors topic 15 Sponsored bill for Iraq budget to be part of defense budget: Opposes topic 15 Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11: Favors topic 15 Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans: Favors topic 15 $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars: Favors topic 15 Secure the grid , according to CC survey: Strongly Favors topic 15 Reduce federal government size & scope, including military: Opposes topic 15 YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects: Strongly Favors topic 15 NO on allowing another round of military base closures: Favors topic 15 YES on military pay raise of 4.8%: Strongly Favors topic 15 YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP: Strongly Favors topic 15 YES on requiring on-budget funding for Iraq, not emergency funding: Opposes topic 15 NO on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months: Favors topic 15
Favors
topic 16:Make voter registration easier
(+2 points on Social scale)
Reform public financing system to get more opt-in: Strongly Opposes topic 16 Reform campaign finance (after fighting massive warchests): Strongly Favors topic 16 Subject independent 527s to rules for political committees: Strongly Favors topic 16 Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks: Favors topic 16 Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge: Strongly Favors topic 16 Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements: Favors topic 16 Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers: Favors topic 16 YES on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance: Favors topic 16 YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations: Favors topic 16 YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads: Favors topic 16 YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity: Favors topic 16 YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress: Strongly Opposes topic 16
Opposes
topic 17:Avoid foreign entanglements
(-3 points on Social scale)
Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment: Strongly Opposes topic 17 Sponsored shutting down Iranian foreign reserves: Opposes topic 17 Iran must accept long-term intrusive nuke inspection: Opposes topic 17 No military force against Iran without Congress approval: Strongly Favors topic 17 Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program: Opposes topic 17 Pro-Israel , according to CC survey: Opposes topic 17 Sponsored resolution to repeal 2002 AUMF against Iraq: Strongly Favors topic 17 YES on authorizing use of military force against Iraq: Strongly Opposes topic 17 NO on redeploying troops out of Iraq by July 2007: Strongly Opposes topic 17 NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq by March 2008: Strongly Opposes topic 17 NO on redeploying non-essential US troops out of Iraq in 9 months: Opposes topic 17
Strongly Favors
topic 18:Prioritize green energy
(-5 points on Economic scale)
Make EPA into a Cabinet department: Strongly Favors topic 18 Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy: Strongly Favors topic 18 Rated 67% by CAF , indicating a mixed record on energy independence: Neutral on topic 18 Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change: Strongly Favors topic 18 Sponsored bill to assist rural electric renewable energy: Strongly Favors topic 18 Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards: Strongly Favors topic 18 Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases: Strongly Favors topic 18 NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases: Favors topic 18 NO on defunding renewable and solar energy: Strongly Favors topic 18 YES on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards: Opposes topic 18 NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling: Favors topic 18 NO on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months: Strongly Favors topic 18 YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010: Strongly Favors topic 18 YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill: Favors topic 18 NO on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%): Strongly Opposes topic 18 YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR: Strongly Favors topic 18 YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Favors topic 18 YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning: Favors topic 18 YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies: Strongly Favors topic 18 YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China: Favors topic 18 YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation: Strongly Favors topic 18 YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade: Opposes topic 18 YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax: Opposes topic 18 YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program: Favors topic 18
Opposes
topic 19:Marijuana is a gateway drug
(+2 points on Social scale)
Medical marijuana ok; but no marijuana banking: Favors topic 19 Declines to take sides in marijuana legalization petition: Neutral on topic 19 Provide prison inmates with drug addiction treatment: Opposes topic 19 Rated B- by NORML , indicating a pro-drug-reform stance: Strongly Opposes topic 19 Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use: Favors topic 19 YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations: Favors topic 19 NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses: Opposes topic 19
Favors
topic 20:Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(-3 points on Economic scale)
Multi-year increase for NIH funding for biomedical research: Strongly Favors topic 20 Expand lending caps for credit unions to small business: Favors topic 20 Rated 14% by UFCW , indicating a pro-management voting record: Opposes topic 20 Audit the Federal Reserve & its actions on mortgage loans: Opposes topic 20 Voted YES on $900 billion COVID relief package: Favors topic 20 YES on increasing tax rate for people earning over $1 million: Strongly Favors topic 20 YES on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package: Strongly Favors topic 20 YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending: Strongly Favors topic 20
Susan Collins is a Moderate Libertarian Liberal
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