John Barrasso MyOcracy topics and responses

Civil Rights

Support for gun rights

• 09/25/2013: Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty
• 04/17/2013: Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets
• 04/02/2009: Voted YES on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains
• 02/03/2009: Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal
• 09/06/2007: Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership

  Abortion rights: Ban all abortions

• 03/14/2008: Voted YES on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP
• 03/13/2008: Voted YES on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion
• 06/25/2007: Sponsored state legislation to protect sanctity of life

  Ban abortions except in limited cases

• 05/05/2011: Prohibit federal funding for abortion
• 10/18/2007: Voted YES on barring HHS grants to organizations that perform abortions

Economic Issues

Taxes for wealthier tax payers: Less

• 03/13/2008: Voted NO on increasing tax rate for people earning over $1 million
• 02/13/2008: Voted YES on raising the Death Tax exemption to $5M from $1M
• 06/25/2007: Believes in limited government & lower taxes

  Reduce taxes for middle class tax payers

• 03/13/2008: Voted YES on allowing AMT reduction without budget offset

Education Issues

Support school vouchers

• 07/25/2008: Parents & teachers decide about schools, not bureaucrats

  Reduce federal government involvement with public education

• 08/19/2008: Local control is paramount for improving education

Environmental Issues

Support domestic continental drilling to tap new oil sources

• 02/27/2009: Allow horizontal drilling into Alaska's Coastal Plain

  Support off-shore drilling to tap new oil sources

• 06/26/2008: Open the Outer Continental Shelf for oil & gas leasing

  Oppose cap-and-trade programs to address industrial emissions

• 04/01/2009: Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade

Healthcare Issues

Reduce government involvement in the provision of health insurance for taxpayers

• 05/25/2011: Voted YES on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts
• 01/29/2009: Voted NO on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program
• 07/15/2008: Voted NO on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare
• 11/01/2007: Voted NO on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility

  Lower eligibility age for Medicare to increase coverage of older taxpayers

• 03/13/2008: Voted YES on means-testing to determine Medicare Part D premium

Immigration

Oppose amnesty for undocumented individuals

• 08/12/2008: Block illegal immigrants from securing a driver`s license
• 03/13/2008: Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities"
• 06/28/2007: Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform