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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Travis Allen on Government Reform
Republican candidate for California Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Travis Allen on other issues.
  • Sponsored voter ID law. (Jun 2017)
  • Voted NO on pilot program for all-mail-in ballots. (Aug 2014)
  • Voted NO to amend Constitution to overturn Citizens United. (Jan 2014)
Xavier Becerra on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-31): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Xavier Becerra on other issues.
  • Made structural changes at California Dept. of Justice. (Dec 2020)
  • Overcome voting barriers by getting out to vote. (Feb 2019)
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Keep campaign soft money; allow legal resident contributions. (Jun 2001)
  • Subject independent 527s to rules for political committees. (Feb 2005)
  • Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jan 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Prohibit 'voter caging' which intimidates minority voting. (Nov 2007)
Jerry Brown on Government Reform
Democratic Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Brown on other issues.
  • District-based elections OK even if protected class impaired. (Oct 2015)
  • Pilot program for all-mail-in ballots. (Sep 2014)
  • 2010: high civil discord threatens democracy's legitimacy. (Oct 2011)
  • Forced legislators to comply with campaign disclosure laws. (Nov 2010)
John Chiang on Government Reform
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Chiang on other issues.
  • Dock pay of legislators unless they balance budget. (Feb 2017)
  • Caught state paying $11 million salaries to dead employees. (Nov 2014)
John Cox on Government Reform
Republican Party Chair, Cook County (IL): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for John Cox on other issues.
  • I'm the outsider, not beholden to any donors. (Apr 2021)
  • Replace Environmental Quality Act to allow building. (Feb 2021)
  • Smaller districts better against special interests. (Sep 2017)
  • Mixing money & politics causes corruption & partisanship. (Sep 2007)
  • Disallow lawsuits that stop public officials invoking God. (Sep 2007)
  • Ok if church identifies candidates who favor its principles. (Sep 2007)
  • Regulation should be governed by the free market. (Jul 2007)
  • Disclosure is best disinfectant for diseased campaign system. (Jul 2007)
  • Term limits for members of Congress. (Mar 2007)
  • Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2016)
Delaine Eastin on Government Reform
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Delaine Eastin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kevin Faulconer on Government Reform
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for Kevin Faulconer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Eric Garcetti on Government Reform
Mayor of Los Angeles: Click here for Eric Garcetti on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David Hadley on Government Reform
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Hadley on other issues.
  • Prohibit district-based election if protected class impaired. (Sep 2015)
Kamala Harris on Government Reform
Democratic candidate for President (withdrawn); California Senator: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Kamala Harris on other issues.
  • Lincoln, before 1864 election, left Supreme Court seat open. (Oct 2020)
  • Get rid of the Senate filibuster to pass Green New Deal. (Sep 2019)
  • Discuss eliminating the Electoral College. (Jul 2019)
  • Mandate paper ballots. (Jul 2019)
  • New voting rights act; make Election Day a holiday. (May 2019)
  • Neighborhood districting increases minority representation. (Oct 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2018)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Nov 2018)
  • Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
  • Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
Caitlyn Jenner on Government Reform
Recall challenger for Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Caitlyn Jenner on other issues.
  • If we lose election integrity, we lose everything. (Jul 2021)
  • Sunset law for all regulations; renew or end after 10 years. (Jun 2021)
  • We need to have integrity in our election system. (May 2021)
Neel Kashkari on Government Reform
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for Neel Kashkari on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jerry Sanders on Government Reform
Mayor of San Diego: Click here for Jerry Sanders on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Laura Smith on Government Reform
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Laura Smith on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Hilda Solis on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-32): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Hilda Solis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Keep campaign soft money; allow legal resident contributions. (Jun 2001)
  • Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
Eric Swalwell on Government Reform
Withdrawn Democratic Presidential Challenger; CA Rep: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Eric Swalwell on other issues.
  • Mandate paper ballots. (Jul 2019)
  • Super PACS buy influence & game our political system. (Nov 2012)
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Mar 2013)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Mar 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Sep 2018)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
  • Russia interfered with 2016 election, not Ukraine. (Dec 2019)
  • Trump obstructed Congress by ignoring every subpoena. (Dec 2019)
  • Trump mistakes himself for a monarch. (Dec 2019)
Antonio Villaraigosa on Government Reform
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Antonio Villaraigosa on other issues.
  • Increase voter turnout among Latinos & all demographics. (Nov 2017)

Senate:

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Greg Brannon on Government Reform
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Greg Brannon on other issues.
  • I believe in a constitutionally limited government. (Feb 2016)
  • Free-market alternatives to federal programs that don't work. (Feb 2016)
Rocky Chavez on Government Reform
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rocky Chavez on other issues.
  • District-based elections OK even if protected class impaired. (Sep 2015)
  • Voted NO on pilot program for all-mail-in ballots. (Aug 2014)
  • Voted NO on overturning Citizens United. (Jan 2014)
Kevin de Leon on Government Reform
Democratic candidate for California U.S. Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Kevin de Leon on other issues.
  • Prohibit district-based election if protected class impaired. (Sep 2015)
  • Pilot program for all-mail-in ballots. (Aug 2014)
  • Voted YES to amend Constitution to overturn Citizens United. (Jun 2014)
  • CC:Oppose strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
Tom Del Beccaro on Government Reform
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for Tom Del Beccaro on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michael Eisen on Government Reform
Independent candidate for California U.S. Senator: Click here for Michael Eisen on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dianne Feinstein on Government Reform
Democratic Sr Senator (CA): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Dianne Feinstein on other issues.
  • 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 NO on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  • Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jul 2014)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jul 2018)
  • CC:Oppose strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
  • Replace electoral college with direct election of president. (Apr 2019)
  • Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
  • Prohibit 'voter caging' which intimidates minority voting. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
Kamala Harris on Government Reform
Democratic candidate for President (withdrawn); California Senator: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Kamala Harris on other issues.
  • Lincoln, before 1864 election, left Supreme Court seat open. (Oct 2020)
  • Get rid of the Senate filibuster to pass Green New Deal. (Sep 2019)
  • Discuss eliminating the Electoral College. (Jul 2019)
  • Mandate paper ballots. (Jul 2019)
  • New voting rights act; make Election Day a holiday. (May 2019)
  • Neighborhood districting increases minority representation. (Oct 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2018)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Nov 2018)
  • Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
  • Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
Loretta Sanchez on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-47): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Loretta Sanchez on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  • Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
  • Keep campaign soft money; allow legal resident contributions. (Jun 2001)
  • Proportional IRV voting for Electoral College. (Mar 2001)
  • Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
  • Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
Duf Sundheim on Government Reform
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Duf Sundheim on other issues.
  • Every citizen who wants to vote should be able to do so. (Nov 2015)
  • Government of the people, by the people for the people. (Oct 2015)

House:

Pete Aguilar on Government Reform
Democratic House Member (District 31): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Pete Aguilar on other issues.
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2017)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Nov 2018)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Robert Lee Ahn on Government Reform
Democrat (District 34): Click here for Robert Lee Ahn on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Baca on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-43): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Joe Baca on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
  • Keep campaign soft money; allow legal resident contributions. (Jun 2001)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
Nanette Barragan on Government Reform
Democrat (District 44): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Nanette Barragan on other issues.
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Apr 2017)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Apr 2017)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Mar 2018)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Karen Bass on Government Reform
Democrat (District 37): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Karen Bass on other issues.
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Sep 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2017)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
  • Trump obstructed Congress by ignoring every subpoena. (Dec 2019)
  • Trump mistakes himself for a monarch. (Dec 2019)
Xavier Becerra on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-31): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Xavier Becerra on other issues.
  • Made structural changes at California Dept. of Justice. (Dec 2020)
  • Overcome voting barriers by getting out to vote. (Feb 2019)
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Keep campaign soft money; allow legal resident contributions. (Jun 2001)
  • Subject independent 527s to rules for political committees. (Feb 2005)
  • Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jan 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Prohibit 'voter caging' which intimidates minority voting. (Nov 2007)
Ami Bera on Government Reform
Democrat (District 7): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Ami Bera on other issues.
  • End absurd Congressional perks, like flying first class. (Nov 2012)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (May 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Julia Brownley on Government Reform
Democrat (District 26): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Julia Brownley on other issues.
  • Shift political influence away from the special interests. (Nov 2012)
  • Limit campaign contributions and campaign spending. (Oct 2010)
  • Lengthen term limits for state legislators. (Oct 2010)
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jan 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Mar 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Replace electoral college with direct election of president. (Jan 2019)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Ken Calvert on Government Reform
Republican Representative (CA-44): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Ken Calvert on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
  • Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
Salud Carbajal on Government Reform
Democrat (District 24): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Salud Carbajal on other issues.
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2017)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2017)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Apr 2018)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Tony Cardenas on Government Reform
Democrat (District 29): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tony Cardenas on other issues.
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2017)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Aug 2018)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Judy Chu on Government Reform
Democrat (District 27): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Judy Chu on other issues.
  • Member of House Judiciary Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Gil Cisneros on Government Reform
Democrat (District 39): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Gil Cisneros on other issues.
  • More financial disclosure for political spending. (Oct 2018)
  • Yes to automatic voter registration & same-day registration. (Oct 2018)
  • PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Paul Cook on Government Reform
Republican (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Paul Cook on other issues.
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Lou Correa on Government Reform
Democrat (District 46): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Lou Correa on other issues.
  • Use double postage to ensure absentee vote is counted. (Nov 2016)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jul 2018)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
  • Trump obstructed Congress by ignoring every subpoena. (Dec 2019)
  • Trump mistakes himself for a monarch. (Dec 2019)
Jim Costa on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-20): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Jim Costa on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
  • Reduce the salary of Members of Congress. (Jan 2011)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Susan Davis on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-53): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Susan Davis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Jeff Denham on Government Reform
Republican (District 10): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Denham on other issues.
  • No Pork Pledge: decrease earmarking; increase transparency. (Aug 2010)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • CC:Campaign donations are free speech. (Jul 2018)
Mark DeSaulnier on Government Reform
Democratic House Member (District 11): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Mark DeSaulnier on other issues.
  • Voted YES on pilot program for all-mail-in ballots. (Aug 2014)
  • Voted YES to amend Constitution to overturn Citizens United. (Jun 2014)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Aug 2018)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Mar 2017)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Anna Eshoo on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-14): Click here for 28 full quotes OR click here for Anna Eshoo on other issues.
  • Advocate for strong privacy laws to avoid online abuse. (Oct 2020)
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
  • Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
  • Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jan 2013)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Mar 2017)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Mar 2017)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
  • Replace electoral college with direct election of president. (Mar 2019)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Sam Farr on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-17): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Sam Farr on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Feb 2013)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Feb 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jul 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Apr 2015)
John Garamendi on Government Reform
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for John Garamendi on other issues.
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Apr 2014)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Replace electoral college with direct election of president. (Jan 2019)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Jimmy Gomez on Government Reform
Democrat (District 34): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Jimmy Gomez on other issues.
  • Replace Citizen's United with public financing. (Jun 2017)
  • Voted YES on pilot program for all-mail-in ballots. (Aug 2014)
  • Voted YES to amend Constitution to overturn Citizens United. (Jan 2014)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Aug 2017)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Mar 2018)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jul 2017)
  • PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Josh Harder on Government Reform
Democrat (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Josh Harder on other issues.
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Katie Hill on Government Reform
Democrat (District 25): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Katie Hill on other issues.
  • PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Mike Honda on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-15): Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for Mike Honda on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
  • Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jun 2013)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Dec 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jan 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Prohibit 'voter caging' which intimidates minority voting. (Nov 2007)
Jared Huffman on Government Reform
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jared Huffman on other issues.
  • Ban "independent expenditures"; they're out of control. (Oct 2012)
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Apr 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Mar 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Replace electoral college with direct election of president. (May 2019)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Duncan Hunter Jr. on Government Reform
Republican (District 50): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Duncan Hunter Jr. on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
Ro Khanna on Government Reform
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Ro Khanna on other issues.
  • Push back on Citizens United with online campaign disclosure. (Nov 2016)
  • I never accept contributions from lobbyists or PACs. (Nov 2016)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2017)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Apr 2017)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Steve Knight on Government Reform
Republican House Member (District 25): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Steve Knight on other issues.
  • Require photo ID for voting. (Sep 2014)
  • Voted NO on pilot program for all-mail-in ballots. (Aug 2014)
  • Voted NO on overturning Citizens United. (Jun 2014)
Doug LaMalfa on Government Reform
Republican (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Doug LaMalfa on other issues.
  • No limits on campaign donations, with full disclosure. (Nov 2002)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Barbara Lee on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-9): Click here for 28 full quotes OR click here for Barbara Lee on other issues.
  • Public campaign finance levels the playing field. (Nov 2013)
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
  • Allow same-day voter registration on election day. (Jan 2001)
  • Subject independent 527s to rules for political committees. (Feb 2005)
  • Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Mike Levin on Government Reform
Democrat (District 49): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Levin on other issues.
  • PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Ted Lieu on Government Reform
Democratic House Member (District 33): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Ted Lieu on other issues.
  • Replace Citizens United with a Clean Money system. (Aug 2014)
  • Pilot program for all-mail-in ballots. (Aug 2014)
  • Voted YES to amend Constitution to overturn Citizens United. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Zoe Lofgren on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-16): Click here for 32 full quotes OR click here for Zoe Lofgren on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  • Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
  • Member of House Committee on House Administration. (Mar 2011)
  • Member of House Judiciary Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jan 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Mar 2017)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Replace electoral college with direct election of president. (Mar 2019)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
  • Prohibit 'voter caging' which intimidates minority voting. (Nov 2007)
  • Trump obstructed Congress by ignoring every subpoena. (Dec 2019)
  • Trump mistakes himself for a monarch. (Dec 2019)
  • Senate should convict Trump for obstructing impeachment. (Jan 2020)
Alan Lowenthal on Government Reform
Democrat (District 47): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Alan Lowenthal on other issues.
  • Regulate corporate & union campaign contributions. (Oct 2012)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Doris Matsui on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-5): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Doris Matsui on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
  • Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jan 2013)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jan 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2018)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Kevin McCarthy on Government Reform
Republican: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Kevin McCarthy on other issues.
  • Limit campaign donations, but no public funding. (Nov 2002)
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Jerry McNerney on Government Reform
Democrat: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Jerry McNerney on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Grace Napolitano on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-38): Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for Grace Napolitano on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Keep campaign soft money; allow legal resident contributions. (Jun 2001)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
  • Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Devin Nunes on Government Reform
Republican Representative (CA-21): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Devin Nunes on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Jan 2014)
  • More reporting, more watchdogs, and more oversight. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
  • Unelected bureaucracy exists to serve the elected president. (Dec 2019)
Jimmy Panetta on Government Reform
Democrat (District 20): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jimmy Panetta on other issues.
  • Regulate "dark money" indirect campaign contributions. (Nov 2016)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Sep 2018)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Nancy Pelosi on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-8): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Nancy Pelosi on other issues.
  • We don't accept Trump dismissing oversight provisions. (Mar 2020)
  • Campaign finance reform to reduce role of money in politics. (Nov 2013)
  • Convert Congress from auction house to arena of ideas. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Scott Peters on Government Reform
Democrat (District 52): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Scott Peters on other issues.
  • Created city's first Ethics Commission, in 2000. (Nov 2012)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Feb 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Mar 2017)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Katie Porter on Government Reform
Democrat (District 45): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Katie Porter on other issues.
  • PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Dana Rohrabacher on Government Reform
Republican Representative (CA-46): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Dana Rohrabacher on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Lucille Roybal-Allard on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-34): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Lucille Roybal-Allard on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Keep campaign soft money; allow legal resident contributions. (Jun 2001)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Nov 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Oct 2017)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Ed Royce on Government Reform
Republican Representative (CA-40): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Ed Royce on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • More reporting, more watchdogs, and more oversight. (Jun 2016)
Raul Ruiz on Government Reform
Democrat (District 36): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Raul Ruiz on other issues.
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Mar 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jul 2014)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Linda Sanchez on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-39): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Linda Sanchez on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
  • Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
  • Leader of House Committee on Ethics. (Mar 2011)
  • Member of House Judiciary Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jun 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2017)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Mar 2017)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Adam Schiff on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-29): Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for Adam Schiff on other issues.
  • Congress must act to protect elections from Russians. (Jul 2019)
  • Supports CIA report: Russia interfered with 2016 election. (Mar 2018)
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  • Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Feb 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jul 2018)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
  • Russia interfered with 2016 election, not Ukraine. (Dec 2019)
  • Senate should convict Trump for obstructing impeachment. (Jan 2020)
Brad Sherman on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-27): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Brad Sherman on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Nov 2018)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Jackie Speier on Government Reform
Democrat: Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Jackie Speier on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
  • Member of House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform. (Mar 2011)
  • Reduce the salary of Members of Congress. (Jan 2011)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Sep 2013)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Sep 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
  • Russia interfered with 2016 election, not Ukraine. (Dec 2019)
Eric Swalwell on Government Reform
Withdrawn Democratic Presidential Challenger; CA Rep: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Eric Swalwell on other issues.
  • Mandate paper ballots. (Jul 2019)
  • Super PACS buy influence & game our political system. (Nov 2012)
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Mar 2013)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Mar 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Sep 2018)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
  • Russia interfered with 2016 election, not Ukraine. (Dec 2019)
  • Trump obstructed Congress by ignoring every subpoena. (Dec 2019)
  • Trump mistakes himself for a monarch. (Dec 2019)
Mark Takano on Government Reform
Democrat (District 41): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Mark Takano on other issues.
  • Unlimited PAC campaign contributions; with term limits. (Nov 1998)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Mike Thompson on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-1): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Mike Thompson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Apr 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Norma Torres on Government Reform
Democratic House Member (District 35): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Norma Torres on other issues.
  • Pilot program for all-mail-in ballots. (Aug 2014)
  • Voted YES to amend Constitution to overturn Citizens United. (Jun 2014)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Apr 2018)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Juan Vargas on Government Reform
Democrat (District 51): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Juan Vargas on other issues.
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Mimi Walters on Government Reform
Republican House Member (District 45): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mimi Walters on other issues.
  • Voted NO on pilot program for all-mail-in ballots. (Aug 2014)
  • Voted NO on overturning Citizens United. (Jun 2014)
Maxine Waters on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-35): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Maxine Waters on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
  • Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
  • Member of House Judiciary Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Carly Fiorina on Government Reform
V.P. nominee toTed Cruz: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Carly Fiorina on other issues.
  • Fire 100s of top executives from the Veterans Administration. (Jan 2016)
  • We've become a nation of rules, not a nation of laws. (Nov 2015)
  • Problem is government growing bigger, crushing growth. (Nov 2015)
  • Corrupt federal bureaucracy works only for well-connected. (Oct 2015)
  • Assert principles to facilitate bi-partisan action. (Sep 2015)
  • 75% of people think current government is corrupt. (Sep 2015)
  • Reduce size of federal government by not replacing retirees. (Aug 2015)
  • Zero-based budgeting, and civil service pay-for-performance. (Mar 2015)
  • Crony capitalism is alive and well. (Mar 2015)
  • Hillary shouldn't accept foreign money in her PAC. (Feb 2015)
  • Abolish earmarks; limit federal salaries. (Sep 2010)
  • American dream is perishable, if government keeps growing. (Mar 2010)
  • In a complex organization, change takes time. (Sep 2007)
  • Change is not bad; change is necessary. (Sep 2007)
Darrell Issa on Government Reform
Republican Representative (CA-49); Initiator of Recall CA Governor: Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Darrell Issa on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Restrict lobbyist gifts & disclose lobbyist info on Internet. (Dec 2005)
  • Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
  • Member of House Judiciary Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Chair of House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform. (Mar 2011)
Gavin Newsom on Government Reform
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Gavin Newsom on other issues.
  • Radically ramp up forest management efforts. (Mar 2021)
  • Campaigned to boost student registration. (Nov 2017)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
Doug Ose on Government Reform
Republican recall candidate for Governor: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Doug Ose on other issues.
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
  • Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
Arnold Schwarzenegger on Government Reform
Republican CA Governor: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Arnold Schwarzenegger on other issues.
  • Supreme Court should disallow partisan gerrymandering. (Mar 2018)
  • 2004: Self-financed campaign; no special interest money. (Oct 2010)
  • 2005: Four ballot propositions all lost by wide margins. (May 2010)
  • Listening to Nixon speak sounded like a breath of fresh air. (Aug 2004)
  • Local governments spend money according to their needs. (Sep 2003)
  • Curb frivolous lawsuits. (Aug 2003)
  • Big government sounds too much like sluggish socialism. (Aug 2003)
  • Every good idea comes from the grassroots. (Aug 2003)
Barbara Boxer on Government Reform
Democratic Jr Senator (CA): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Barbara Boxer on other issues.
  • 2009 Ethics chair: 125 allegations; only 1 admonition. (Apr 2010)
  • 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 NO on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • Voted NO on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
  • Make Election Day a national holiday. (Aug 2001)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
  • Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
  • Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Apr 2013)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
John Campbell on Government Reform
Republican Representative (CA-48): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for John Campbell on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
Lois Capps on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-23): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Lois Capps on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  • Allow same-day voter registration on election day. (Jan 2001)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
  • Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
Janice Hahn on Government Reform
Democrat (retiring 2016) (District 44): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Janice Hahn on other issues.
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
Tom McClintock on Government Reform
Republican (District 4): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Tom McClintock on other issues.
  • Duplicative bureaucracies must be weeded out. (Sep 2003)
  • Tort reform: no punitive damages except in criminal cases. (Sep 2003)
  • Local governments need to have more authority. (Sep 2003)
  • Privatize services & replace state job with private jobs. (Sep 2003)
  • If rights come from man, then they may be revoked. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
  • Require Congressional certification of president's "Czars". (Jan 2011)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
  • Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Buck McKeon on Government Reform
Republican Representative (CA-25): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Buck McKeon on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Gloria Negrete McLeod on Government Reform
Democrat (County run 2014) (District 35): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gloria Negrete McLeod on other issues.
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
Gary Miller on Government Reform
Republican Representative (CA-42): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Gary Miller on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Require Congressional certification of president's "Czars". (Jan 2011)
George Miller on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-7): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for George Miller on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Allow same-day voter registration on election day. (Jan 2001)
  • Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
  • Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Sponsored 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Feb 2013)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
Doug Ose on Government Reform
Republican challenger (District 3): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Doug Ose on other issues.
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
  • Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
Loretta Sanchez on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-47): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Loretta Sanchez on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  • Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
  • Keep campaign soft money; allow legal resident contributions. (Jun 2001)
  • Proportional IRV voting for Electoral College. (Mar 2001)
  • Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
  • Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
Henry Waxman on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-30): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Henry Waxman on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
  • Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Apr 2014)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
Cruz Bustamante on Government Reform
Former Democratic Lt. Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cruz Bustamante on other issues.
  • Create better partnerships between state & local governments. (Sep 2003)
Peter Camejo on Government Reform
Former Green Challenger (2003): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Peter Camejo on other issues.
  • One-person-one-vote needs a multi-party system. (Jan 2004)
  • Empower the local governments. (Sep 2003)
  • Open political system with IRV and proportional assembly. (Sep 2003)
  • Encourage volunteerism and political activism. (Nov 2002)
  • Green’s contributions for message; Dem-Rep’s for investments. (Nov 2002)
  • Full disclosure, spending limits, & state campaign finance. (Jul 2002)
  • Supports IRV, on-line voting, & same-day registration. (Jul 2002)
Gray Davis on Government Reform
Former Democratic: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Gray Davis on other issues.
  • 2002:ÿNeighborhood districting for minority representation. (Oct 2015)
  • Campaign contributions let regular people run for office. (Nov 2002)
  • Your vote is your voice-legislate open process. (Nov 2002)
  • Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)
Arianna Huffington on Government Reform
Former Independent Challenger (2003): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Arianna Huffington on other issues.
  • $6.5M worth of lobbying directed at each member of Congress. (Sep 2010)
  • Full public financing of political campaigns. (Sep 2010)
  • Higher campaign donation limit gives more influence to rich. (Apr 2004)
  • GOP doesn’t scale back government-just reallocates. (Apr 2004)
  • People don’t vote because politicians don’t care. (Jul 2000)
  • Politics by polls is not leadership: end phone polling. (Jul 2000)
  • Make all political donations anonymous, like ballots. (Jul 2000)
  • Mandated donor anonymity would dry up PAC influence. (Jul 2000)
  • Open up voting, ballots, and debates. (Jul 2000)
Tom McClintock on Government Reform
Former Republican Challenger (2003): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Tom McClintock on other issues.
  • Duplicative bureaucracies must be weeded out. (Sep 2003)
  • Tort reform: no punitive damages except in criminal cases. (Sep 2003)
  • Local governments need to have more authority. (Sep 2003)
  • Privatize services & replace state job with private jobs. (Sep 2003)
  • If rights come from man, then they may be revoked. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
  • Require Congressional certification of president's "Czars". (Jan 2011)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
  • Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Bill Simon on Government Reform
Former Republican Challenger (2003): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Simon on other issues.
  • Voters are turned off by negative campaigns. (Nov 2002)
  • Davis’ pursuit of contributions are an obsession. (Nov 2002)
Peter Ueberroth on Government Reform
Former Republican Challenger (2003): Click here for Peter Ueberroth on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Baker on Government Reform
Republican Former (1994-) (District 10): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Baker on other issues.
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Sonny Bono on Government Reform
Republican Former (1994-) (District 44): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Sonny Bono on other issues.
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Tom Campbell on Government Reform
2010 Republican Challenger (lost primary): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Campbell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Cal Dooley on Government Reform
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 20): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Cal Dooley on other issues.
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
Bob Dornan on Government Reform
Republican Former (1994-) (District 46): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Dornan on other issues.
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Carly Fiorina on Government Reform
2010 Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Carly Fiorina on other issues.
  • Fire 100s of top executives from the Veterans Administration. (Jan 2016)
  • We've become a nation of rules, not a nation of laws. (Nov 2015)
  • Problem is government growing bigger, crushing growth. (Nov 2015)
  • Corrupt federal bureaucracy works only for well-connected. (Oct 2015)
  • Assert principles to facilitate bi-partisan action. (Sep 2015)
  • 75% of people think current government is corrupt. (Sep 2015)
  • Reduce size of federal government by not replacing retirees. (Aug 2015)
  • Zero-based budgeting, and civil service pay-for-performance. (Mar 2015)
  • Crony capitalism is alive and well. (Mar 2015)
  • Hillary shouldn't accept foreign money in her PAC. (Feb 2015)
  • Abolish earmarks; limit federal salaries. (Sep 2010)
  • American dream is perishable, if government keeps growing. (Mar 2010)
  • In a complex organization, change takes time. (Sep 2007)
  • Change is not bad; change is necessary. (Sep 2007)
Bill Jones on Government Reform
2004 former Republican challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Jones on other issues.
  • Make government more open and responsive. (Aug 2004)
Jay Kim on Government Reform
Republican Former (1994-) (District 41): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jay Kim on other issues.
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Tom Lantos on Government Reform
Former Democrat (until 2008) (District 12): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Tom Lantos on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Allow same-day voter registration on election day. (Jan 2001)
  • Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
Robert Matsui on Government Reform
Former Democrat (deceased) (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Robert Matsui on other issues.
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Carlos Moorhead on Government Reform
Republican Former (1994-) (District 27): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Carlos Moorhead on other issues.
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Dick Mountjoy on Government Reform
Former Republican Senate Challenger (2006): Click here for Dick Mountjoy on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Frank Riggs on Government Reform
Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Frank Riggs on other issues.
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Andrea Seastrand on Government Reform
Republican Former (1994-) (District 22): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Andrea Seastrand on other issues.
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
George Brown on Government Reform
Democrat (District 42): Click here for George Brown on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Campbell on Government Reform
Republican (Retired) (District 15): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Campbell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Dennis Cardoza on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-18): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Cardoza on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
  • Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Mar 2012)
Gary Condit on Government Reform
Democrat (District 18): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Gary Condit on other issues.
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
Christopher Cox on Government Reform
Republican (District 47): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Christopher Cox on other issues.
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Duke Cunningham on Government Reform
Republican (District 51): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Duke Cunningham on other issues.
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Ron Dellums on Government Reform
Democrat (1993-1998) (District 9): Click here for Ron Dellums on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Julian Dixon on Government Reform
Democrat (District 32): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Julian Dixon on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
John Doolittle on Government Reform
Republican Representative (CA-4): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for John Doolittle on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
David Dreier on Government Reform
Republican Representative (CA-26): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for David Dreier on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Sponsored bill disclosing lobbyist info & gifts on Internet. (Dec 2005)
  • Chair of House Rules Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
  • Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
Vic Fazio on Government Reform
Democrat (District 3): Click here for Vic Fazio on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Filner on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-51): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Bob Filner on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
  • Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
Elton Gallegly on Government Reform
Republican Representative (CA-24): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Elton Gallegly on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Member of House Judiciary Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
James Gray on Government Reform
2004 former Libertarian challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for James Gray on other issues.
  • Sunset provisions in all legislation. (May 2004)
Jane Harman on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-36): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Jane Harman on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  • Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
Wally Herger on Government Reform
Republican Representative (CA-2): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Wally Herger on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Sunset Act: review every federal agency every 12 years. (Jan 2009)
  • Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
  • Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Keith Holbrook on Government Reform
Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Keith Holbrook on other issues.
  • Term limits: 12 years in Senate; 8 years in House. (Jul 2011)
Steve Horn on Government Reform
Republican (District 38): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Steve Horn on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
  • Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
Duncan Hunter on Government Reform
Republican Representative (CA-52): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Duncan Hunter on other issues.
  • Focus on the military, immigration, & the industrial base. (Dec 2007)
  • Voter IDs are stumbling blocks, but necessary. (Sep 2007)
  • Disallow lawsuits that stop public officials invoking God. (Sep 2007)
  • Don’t share the role of commander in chief with V.P. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Steven Kuykendall on Government Reform
Republican (District 36): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steven Kuykendall on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Jerry Lewis on Government Reform
Republican Representative (CA-41): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Lewis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
  • Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
Gail Lightfoot on Government Reform
2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (CA): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gail Lightfoot on other issues.
  • Remove limits on individual political donations. (Jul 2010)
Marty Martinez on Government Reform
Republican (District 31): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marty Martinez on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Juanita Millender-McDonald on Government Reform
Democrat (District 37): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Juanita Millender-McDonald on other issues.
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  • Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
Ron Packard on Government Reform
Republican (District 48): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ron Packard on other issues.
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Richard Pombo on Government Reform
Republican (District 11): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Richard Pombo on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • No Pork Pledge: decrease earmarking; increase transparency. (Aug 2010)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
George Radanovich on Government Reform
Republican Representative (CA-19): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for George Radanovich on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
  • Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
James Rogan on Government Reform
Republican (District 27): Click here for the full quote OR click here for James Rogan on other issues.
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Hilda Solis on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-32): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Hilda Solis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Keep campaign soft money; allow legal resident contributions. (Jun 2001)
  • Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
Orly Taitz on Government Reform
Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for Orly Taitz on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ellen Tauscher on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-10): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Ellen Tauscher on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  • Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
Bill Thomas on Government Reform
Republican (District 21): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Bill Thomas on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Esteban Torres on Government Reform
Democrat (District 34): Click here for Esteban Torres on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andy Vidak on Government Reform
Republican Challenger 2010 (District 20): Click here for Andy Vidak on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Diane Watson on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-33): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Diane Watson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
Lynn Woolsey on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-6): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Lynn Woolsey on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Allow same-day voter registration on election day. (Jan 2001)
  • Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
  • Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
  • Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
Howard Berman on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-28): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Howard Berman on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
  • Member of House Judiciary Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
Brian Bilbray on Government Reform
Republican Representative (CA-50): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Brian Bilbray on other issues.
  • Increase individual limits for campaign donations. (Nov 2000)
  • Term limits for members of Congress. (Nov 2000)
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
  • Require Congressional certification of president's "Czars". (Jan 2011)
  • Require defining constitutional authority for every new law. (Jan 2011)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Mary Bono on Government Reform
Republican Representative (CA-45): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Mary Bono on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
James Bradley on Government Reform
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for James Bradley on other issues.
  • Pro voter ID to eliminate documented rampant fraud. (Jun 2021)
  • Party to suit challenging state election laws. (Jun 2021)
Charlie Brown on Government Reform
Democrat (District 4): Click here for Charlie Brown on other issues.
    No stance on record.
TJ Cox on Government Reform
Democrat (District 21): Click here for the full quote OR click here for TJ Cox on other issues.
  • PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
Elizabeth Emken on Government Reform
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Elizabeth Emken on other issues.
  • Moratorium on new regulations exceeding $100 million. (Jun 2012)
  • Good ol' boys in Congress aren't open to citizens. (May 2012)
Mike Garcia on Government Reform
Republican (District 25): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Garcia on other issues.
Jerome Horton on Government Reform
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Jerome Horton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Darrell Issa on Government Reform
Republican Representative (CA-49); Initiator of Recall CA Governor: Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Darrell Issa on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Restrict lobbyist gifts & disclose lobbyist info on Internet. (Dec 2005)
  • Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
  • Member of House Judiciary Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Chair of House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform. (Mar 2011)
Sara Jacobs on Government Reform
Democrat (District 53): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sara Jacobs on other issues.
  • Will not accept corporate PAC money. (Feb 2021)
Young Kim on Government Reform
Republican (District 39): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Young Kim on other issues.
  • Didn't sponsor CA Proposition 59 to overturn Citizens United. (Oct 2018)
  • Opposes automatic voter registration & student enrollment. (Oct 2018)
  • District-based elections OK even if protected class impaired. (Sep 2015)
Dan Lungren on Government Reform
Republican Representative (CA-3): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Dan Lungren on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
  • Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
  • Chair of House Committee on House Administration. (Mar 2011)
  • Member of House Judiciary Committee. (Mar 2011)
Jay Obernolte on Government Reform
Republican (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jay Obernolte on other issues.
  • District-based elections OK even if protected class impaired. (Sep 2015)
Alex Padilla on Government Reform
Democratic Appointee: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Alex Padilla on other issues.
  • Implemented same-day voter registration. (Dec 2020)
  • Gave voter outreach money to consulting firm, not counties. (Dec 2020)
  • Has focused on lowering barriers to voting. (Oct 2020)
  • Supported allowing let 17-year-olds vote in primaries. (Sep 2020)
  • Reducing city council districts an assault on voting rights. (Sep 2020)
  • Vote by mail works in blue states and red states. (May 2020)
Laura Richardson on Government Reform
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Laura Richardson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Mar 2012)
Harley Rouda on Government Reform
Democrat (District 48): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Harley Rouda on other issues.
  • Reverse Citizens United; limit corporate political donations. (Oct 2018)
  • Fair elections without barriers to vote. (Oct 2018)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Christy Smith on Government Reform
Democrat (District 25): Click here for Christy Smith on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Pete Stark on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (CA-13): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Pete Stark on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Allow same-day voter registration on election day. (Jan 2001)
  • Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
  • Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
Michelle Steel on Government Reform
Republican (District 48): Click here for Michelle Steel on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David Valadao on Government Reform
Republican (District 21): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Valadao on other issues.
  • Less regulation and lower taxes will create jobs. (Jul 2020)
Lily Zhou on Government Reform
Republican Challenger: Click here for Lily Zhou on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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