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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Charlie Crist on Government Reform
Republican: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Crist on other issues.
  • Extend voting hours across the state for all. (May 2021)
  • Criticized restrictive elections bill & anti-riot bill. (May 2021)
  • Give former felons a second chance at voting rights. (Feb 2014)
  • Require paper backup for all electronic voting machines. (Feb 2014)
  • Supports term limits & instant contribution reporting. (Nov 1998)
  • 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)
Ron DeSantis on Government Reform
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • No to ballot harvesting and private groups spending money. (Mar 2021)
  • Ban ballot harvesting, outside groups interfering. (Feb 2021)
  • Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2016)
  • Constitutional amendment for Congressional term limits. (Jan 2017)
Nikki Fried on Government Reform
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Nikki Fried on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andrew Gillum on Government Reform
Democratic candidate for governor of Florida: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Andrew Gillum on other issues.
  • Bring it Home Florida: voter registration drive for 2020. (Mar 2019)
  • Campaign funded by many small donors plus two billionaires. (Sep 2018)
  • Make voter registration easier. (Jun 2018)
  • Limit corporate money in campaigns. (Aug 2017)
Gwen Graham on Government Reform
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gwen Graham on other issues.
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Apr 2015)
Philip Levine on Government Reform
Democratic candidate for governor of Florida: Click here for Philip Levine on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Wayne Messam on Government Reform
FL Mayor; Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Wayne Messam on other issues.
  • Eliminate the Electoral College. (Jul 2019)
  • End barriers to voting. (Apr 2019)
Bill Nelson on Government Reform
Democratic Sr Senator (FL): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Bill Nelson on other issues.
  • Require ads to disclose funders. (Nov 2018)
  • Russians penetrating our elections, but details classified. (Aug 2018)
  • Supports McCain/Feingold campaign finance reform. (Oct 2000)
  • Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
  • Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  • Restrict lobbyist gifts & disclose lobbyist info on Internet. (Dec 2005)
  • Post earmarks on the Internet before voting on them. (Jan 2006)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
  • CC:Oppose strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
  • Prohibit 'voter caging' which intimidates minority voting. (Nov 2007)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
Adam Putnam on Government Reform
Republican Representative (FL-12): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Adam Putnam 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)
  • Restrict lobbyist gifts & disclose lobbyist info on Internet. (Dec 2005)
Rick Scott on Government Reform
Republican Governor: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Rick Scott on other issues.
  • Political donations exercise the right to free speech. (Nov 2018)
  • Reduce early voting; stricter third party registration. (May 2011)
  • Free speech includes financially supporting candidates. (Nov 2010)
  • Reducing Tallahassee's unnecessary costs. (Aug 2010)
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
  • Rated Voted NO on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
Alexander Snitker on Government Reform
Libertarian Lt. Governor Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Alexander Snitker on other issues.
  • Reconsider 17th Amendment and direct election of Senators. (Jul 2010)
  • No Pork Pledge: decrease earmarking; increase transparency. (Aug 2010)
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)

Senate:

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Charlie Crist on Government Reform
Republican: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Crist on other issues.
  • Extend voting hours across the state for all. (May 2021)
  • Criticized restrictive elections bill & anti-riot bill. (May 2021)
  • Give former felons a second chance at voting rights. (Feb 2014)
  • Require paper backup for all electronic voting machines. (Feb 2014)
  • Supports term limits & instant contribution reporting. (Nov 1998)
  • 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)
Ron DeSantis on Government Reform
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • No to ballot harvesting and private groups spending money. (Mar 2021)
  • Ban ballot harvesting, outside groups interfering. (Feb 2021)
  • Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2016)
  • Constitutional amendment for Congressional term limits. (Jan 2017)
Edward Janowski on Government Reform
Independent candidate for Florida U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Edward Janowski on other issues.
  • Voter ID system to end election fraud. (Mar 2018)
David Jolly on Government Reform
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Jolly on other issues.
  • OpEd AdWatch: Worked for lobbyists associated with Pakistan. (Jul 2015)
Pam Keith on Government Reform
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for Pam Keith on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Carlos Lopez-Cantera on Government Reform
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Carlos Lopez-Cantera on other issues.
  • Reduce early voting; stricter third party registration. (Apr 2011)
  • More disclosure of campaign contributions & fundraising. (Mar 2010)
  • Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2016)
Patrick Murphy on Government Reform
Democrat: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Murphy on other issues.
  • 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. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
Bill Nelson on Government Reform
Democratic Sr Senator (FL): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Bill Nelson on other issues.
  • Require ads to disclose funders. (Nov 2018)
  • Russians penetrating our elections, but details classified. (Aug 2018)
  • Supports McCain/Feingold campaign finance reform. (Oct 2000)
  • Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
  • Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  • Restrict lobbyist gifts & disclose lobbyist info on Internet. (Dec 2005)
  • Post earmarks on the Internet before voting on them. (Jan 2006)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
  • CC:Oppose strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
  • Prohibit 'voter caging' which intimidates minority voting. (Nov 2007)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
Marco Rubio on Government Reform
Republican Florida Senator: Click here for 30 full quotes OR click here for Marco Rubio on other issues.
  • Sanctions against Russia for interfering in 2016 election. (Jul 2018)
  • Next president should appoint in mold of Justice Scalia. (Mar 2016)
  • The Constitution is not a living and breathing document. (Feb 2016)
  • No to a simple majority to confirm a Supreme Court justice. (Feb 2016)
  • I will reverse US decline, both at home and abroad. (Feb 2016)
  • I will repeal all of Obama's executive orders. (Jan 2016)
  • Mainstream media is a SuperPAC for Democrats. (Oct 2015)
  • Regulatory agencies shouldn't write criminal law. (Apr 2015)
  • Conservatives must show they have real solutions to poverty. (Jan 2015)
  • Government has a role, but it is not giving poor money. (Jan 2015)
  • More government breeds complicated rules & holds us back. (Feb 2013)
  • Choose more freedom instead of more government. (Aug 2012)
  • Accused of using campaign funds for personal expenses. (Jun 2012)
  • Used earmarks early in legislative career, then stopped cold. (Jun 2012)
  • 2003: Anonymous contributors; 2004: backed down & disclosed. (Jun 2012)
  • $400,000 for Members-only House lunchroom kept out lobbyists. (Jun 2012)
  • Constitutional term limit amendment for Members of Congress. (Feb 2012)
  • America is greatest country; but not our government. (Jan 2012)
  • Reduce paid petition business in citizen initiative process. (Nov 2006)
  • Texas Sunset Review abolished 47 agencies; do same in FL. (Nov 2006)
  • Early FL primary forces diversity into presidential process. (Nov 2006)
  • Closer regulation of petition verification process. (Nov 2006)
  • Allow transferring surplus campaign funds to other campaigns. (May 2006)
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
  • Constitutional amendment for Congressional term limits. (Jan 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
Rick Scott on Government Reform
Republican Challenger for FL Senator: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Rick Scott on other issues.
  • Political donations exercise the right to free speech. (Nov 2018)
  • Reduce early voting; stricter third party registration. (May 2011)
  • Free speech includes financially supporting candidates. (Nov 2010)
  • Reducing Tallahassee's unnecessary costs. (Aug 2010)
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
  • Rated Voted NO on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)

House:

Gus Bilirakis on Government Reform
Republican: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Gus Bilirakis 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)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
  • Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
Dan Bongino on Government Reform
Republican (District 19): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dan Bongino on other issues.
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
Corrine Brown on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (FL-3): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Corrine Brown on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • 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)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Mar 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)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
Vern Buchanan on Government Reform
Republican: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Vern Buchanan 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)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
Kathy Castor on Government Reform
Democrat: Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Kathy Castor on other issues.
  • No pricey gifts for elected officials. (Dec 2004)
  • More legal restrictions on lobbyists. (Aug 2003)
  • 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)
  • 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. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2017)
  • 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)
Curt Clawson on Government Reform
Republican (District 19): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Curt Clawson on other issues.
  • Clawson Growth Plan: cut taxes; cut spending; cut government. (Jun 2014)
Ander Crenshaw on Government Reform
Republican Representative (FL-4): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Ander Crenshaw 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)
  • Sunset Act: review every federal agency every 12 years. (Jan 2009)
Charlie Crist on Government Reform
Republican: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Crist on other issues.
  • Extend voting hours across the state for all. (May 2021)
  • Criticized restrictive elections bill & anti-riot bill. (May 2021)
  • Give former felons a second chance at voting rights. (Feb 2014)
  • Require paper backup for all electronic voting machines. (Feb 2014)
  • Supports term limits & instant contribution reporting. (Nov 1998)
  • 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)
Carlos Curbelo on Government Reform
Republican House Member (District 26): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Carlos Curbelo on other issues.
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jul 2017)
Val Demings on Government Reform
Democrat (District 10): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Val Demings on other issues.
  • Members of extremist groups shouldn't be in police, military. (Feb 2021)
  • Co-sponsored opposition to privatization of Postal Service. (Jul 2018)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jun 2017)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
  • 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)
  • Senate should convict Trump for obstructing impeachment. (Jan 2020)
Ted Deutch on Government Reform
Democrat (District 21): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Ted Deutch 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)
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jun 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. (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)
  • Trump obstructed Congress by ignoring every subpoena. (Dec 2019)
  • Trump mistakes himself for a monarch. (Dec 2019)
Mario Diaz-Balart on Government Reform
Republican Representative (FL-25): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Mario Diaz-Balart 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)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Neal Dunn on Government Reform
Republican (District 2): Click here for Neal Dunn on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Lois Frankel on Government Reform
Democrat (District 22): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Lois Frankel on other issues.
  • Limit campaign contributions and campaign spending. (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)
  • 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)
Matt Gaetz on Government Reform
Republican (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Matt Gaetz on other issues.
  • Reduce early voting; stricter third party registration. (Apr 2011)
  • Constitutional amendment for Congressional term limits. (Jan 2017)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Joe Garcia on Government Reform
Democrat (District 26): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe Garcia on other issues.
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
Gwen Graham on Government Reform
Democratic House Member (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gwen Graham on other issues.
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Apr 2015)
Alan Grayson on Government Reform
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Alan Grayson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • 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. (Mar 2015)
Alcee Hastings on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (FL-23): Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for Alcee Hastings on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO 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 YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
  • 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)
  • Member of House Rules 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. (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. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
  • Require debates for recipients of public campaign financing. (Apr 1993)
David Jolly on Government Reform
Republican (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Jolly on other issues.
  • OpEd AdWatch: Worked for lobbyists associated with Pakistan. (Jul 2015)
Al Lawson on Government Reform
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Al Lawson on other issues.
  • 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)
Brian Mast on Government Reform
Republican (District 18): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Brian Mast on other issues.
  • Regulate "dark money" indirect campaign contributions. (Nov 2016)
  • Constitutional amendment for Congressional term limits. (Jan 2017)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Kendrick Meek on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (FL-17): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Kendrick Meek on other issues.
  • Drafted 70 bills in Congress; some got merged into law. (Aug 2010)
  • Sought earmarks for blighted area which benefited a donor. (Aug 2010)
  • 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)
  • Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
John Mica on Government Reform
Republican Representative (FL-7): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for John Mica 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)
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
  • Member of House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform. (Mar 2011)
  • Supports same campaign finance rules to all organizations. (Nov 2016)
  • 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)
Jeff Miller on Government Reform
Republican Representative (FL-1): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Miller 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 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 NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
  • More reporting, more watchdogs, and more oversight. (Jun 2016)
  • Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on Government Reform
Democrat (District 26): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on other issues.
  • 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)
Stephanie Murphy on Government Reform
Democrat (District 7): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Stephanie Murphy on other issues.
  • There is too much money in politics. (Nov 2016)
  • Wholesale review of all overly-burdensome regulations. (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. (May 2018)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Rich Nugent on Government Reform
Republican (District 11): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Rich Nugent on other issues.
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
  • Member of House Committee on House Administration. (Mar 2011)
  • Member of House Rules Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
  • Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
Bill Posey on Government Reform
Republican (District 8): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Bill Posey on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
  • Require defining constitutional authority for every new law. (Jan 2011)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
  • Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
Francis Rooney on Government Reform
Republican (District 19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Francis Rooney on other issues.
  • Pledges to serve no more than eight years in Congress. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Tom Rooney on Government Reform
Republican (District 17): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Tom Rooney on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
  • Elected to House with pledge of 6-year term limit. (Nov 2014)
  • Constitutional amendment for Congressional term limits. (Jan 2017)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on Government Reform
Republican Representative (FL-18): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on other issues.
  • 2016: Russia's goal was distrust of election institutions. (Mar 2018)
  • 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 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)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
Dennis Ross on Government Reform
Republican (District 15): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Ross on other issues.
  • Open vetting for earmarks, with competitive bidding. (Nov 2010)
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
  • Member of House Judiciary Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform. (Mar 2011)
  • Require defining constitutional authority for every new law. (Jan 2011)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
John Rutherford on Government Reform
Republican (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Rutherford on other issues.
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Donna Shalala on Government Reform
Democrat (District 27): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Donna Shalala on other issues.
  • PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Darren Soto on Government Reform
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Darren Soto on other issues.
  • Keep early voting and easy third party registration. (May 2011)
  • 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. (Jun 2017)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Steve Southerland on Government Reform
Republican (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Steve Southerland on other issues.
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
Ross Spano on Government Reform
Republican (District 15): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ross Spano on other issues.
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Greg Steube on Government Reform
Republican (District 17): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Greg Steube on other issues.
  • Small business should have a say in regulatory process. (Oct 2019)
  • Reduce early voting; stricter third party registration. (Apr 2011)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Michael Waltz on Government Reform
Republican (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Waltz on other issues.
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (FL-20): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Wasserman Schultz 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)
  • Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
  • 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)
  • 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. (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)
  • Prohibit 'voter caging' which intimidates minority voting. (Nov 2007)
Dan Webster on Government Reform
Republican (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dan Webster on other issues.
  • Member of House Rules Committee. (Mar 2011)
Frederica Wilson on Government Reform
Democrat (District 24): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Frederica Wilson on other issues.
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Mar 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. (Jul 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jun 2018)
  • 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)
Ted Yoho on Government Reform
Republican (District 3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ted Yoho on other issues.
  • Regulate campaign contributions. (Nov 2012)
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Mike Haridopolos on Government Reform
Republican 2012 Senate primary challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Haridopolos on other issues.
  • Reduce early voting; stricter third party registration. (May 2011)
Augustus Invictus on Government Reform
Republican Candidate for U.S. Senator (withdrew Dec. 2017): Click here for Augustus Invictus on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ron DeSantis on Government Reform
Republican (retiring 2016) (District 6): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • No to ballot harvesting and private groups spending money. (Mar 2021)
  • Ban ballot harvesting, outside groups interfering. (Feb 2021)
  • Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2016)
  • Constitutional amendment for Congressional term limits. (Jan 2017)
Patrick Murphy on Government Reform
Democrat: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Murphy on other issues.
  • 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. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
Trey Radel on Government Reform
Republican (resigned 2014) (District 19): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Trey Radel on other issues.
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
Bill Young on Government Reform
Republican Representative (FL-10): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Bill Young 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 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)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Jeb Bush on Government Reform
Former FL Governor; Republican Presidential candidate: Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for Jeb Bush on other issues.
  • I'm an Article II guy: Presidency over Supreme Court. (Feb 2016)
  • A powerful D.C. hurts economic growth. (Nov 2015)
  • The left's idea is always to create more government. (Oct 2015)
  • Fight for Supreme Court nominees who uphold our Constitution. (Sep 2015)
  • Vetoed more than $2.3 billion in earmarks. (Jan 2015)
  • No conspiracy of hackers manipulating electronic voting. (Feb 2014)
  • 2005: Disallowed early voting in schools or churches. (Feb 2014)
  • Legislative term limits strengthened Bush's executive power. (Dec 2009)
  • OpEd: Foundation for Florida's Future hides campaign donors. (Dec 2009)
  • Refused to fund state agency requests for specific services. (Dec 2009)
  • Mature society can empty government buildings of workers. (Dec 2009)
  • Judges should respect primacy of Legislature & Executive. (Dec 2009)
  • Asked judicial candidates: Are you a God-fearing churchgoer? (Dec 2009)
  • 2004: Purged felons list from eligible voters. (Dec 2009)
  • 2005: Achieved goal of restraining growth in spending. (Dec 2009)
  • Longer time and more fees to see public records. (Feb 2007)
  • Scrubbed voter registration rolls to eliminate felons. (Feb 2007)
  • Government is an obsolete dinosaur. (Feb 2007)
  • Challenge relying on government for satisfaction. (Nov 2006)
  • Even private citizens have a public service role. (Nov 2006)
  • Keep legislation small and focused: no mammoth “train” bills. (Jun 2001)
  • Reform Civil Service: “Service First”. (Mar 2001)
  • Privatize & outsource govt; fee holidays for contractors. (Jun 2000)
  • No campaign spending limits; no public financing. (Nov 1998)
  • Proper role: public order & general welfare. (Nov 1995)
  • Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)
Bill McBride on Government Reform
Former Democrat Challenger (2002): Click here for Bill McBride on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Janet Reno on Government Reform
Former Democratic Challenger (2006), and Cabinet Sec'y: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Janet Reno on other issues.
  • Applied “sunshine laws” to open federal government. (Jan 1993)
  • Authored Florida’s no-fault divorce law & civil court code. (Mar 1971)
Michael Bilirakis on Government Reform
Republican (Retired 2006) (District 9): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Michael Bilirakis on other issues.
  • 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)
Charles Canady on Government Reform
Former GOP (District 12): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Charles Canady 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)
Betty Castor on Government Reform
2004 former Democratic Challenger: Click here for Betty Castor on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Peter Deutsch on Government Reform
Former Democratic Senate challenger (2004); US Rep.: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Peter Deutsch 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)
Peter Deutsch on Government Reform
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 20): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Peter Deutsch 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)
Tillie Fowler on Government Reform
Former GOP (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tillie Fowler 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)
Porter Goss on Government Reform
Republican (Until 2004) (District 14): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Porter Goss on other issues.
  • We are a nation at war and our enemies are listening. (Jun 2004)
  • 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)
  • Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
Bob Graham on Government Reform
Former Democratic Senator; retired 2004: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Bob Graham on other issues.
  • Allow non-US natives to run for President. (Sep 2003)
  • $40B aid to states to cover unfunded mandates. (May 2003)
  • National election reform; but leave elections to the states. (May 2003)
  • 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)
Katherine Harris on Government Reform
Republican challenger (2006); Former US Representative: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Katherine Harris on other issues.
  • OpEd: Systematically used office to benefit Bush election. (Feb 2007)
  • In wake of 2000 election controversy, led impetus for reform. (Jan 2006)
  • 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 non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
Katherine Harris on Government Reform
Republican (until 2007) (District 13): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Katherine Harris on other issues.
  • OpEd: Systematically used office to benefit Bush election. (Feb 2007)
  • In wake of 2000 election controversy, led impetus for reform. (Jan 2006)
  • 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 non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
Connie Mack on Government Reform
Former Republican Senator (until 2000): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Connie Mack on other issues.
  • Voted NO on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
  • Voted NO on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
  • Member of House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform. (Mar 2011)
  • Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
Bill McCollum on Government Reform
Former Republican challenger (2004); former US Rep.: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill McCollum 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)
Bill McCollum on Government Reform
Republican (Until 2001) (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill McCollum 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)
Carrie Meek on Government Reform
Democrat (retired 2002) (District 17): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Carrie Meek 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)
  • Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
Bob Smith on Government Reform
Republican Sr Senator (NH; retired 2002): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Bob Smith on other issues.
  • Photo ID for voting. (Jul 2014)
  • Political donations are free speech. (Mar 2010)
  • Corporate Welfare: Against subsidies for private companies. (Aug 1999)
  • Campaign Finance: Full disclosure replace PACs & franking. (Jul 1999)
  • Campaign Finance: independent commission to reform rules. (Jul 1999)
  • Unfunded mandates hurt local services. (Jul 1999)
  • For term limits for judges; against activist Judiciary. (May 1999)
  • Strong voice in exposing fundraising & sex scandals. (May 1999)
  • Abolish unconstitutional federal agencies. (May 1999)
  • Supports Line Item Veto. (Jul 1996)
  • Term limits of 12 years for Senate & Congress. (Jul 1996)
  • Voted NO on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted YES on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
  • Voted NO on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
  • Voted NO on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
  • Adhere to 10th Amendment; delegate power to states. (Jul 2010)
Karen Thurman on Government Reform
Former Democrat (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Karen Thurman 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)
Sandy Adams on Government Reform
Republican (Lost 2012 primary) (District 24): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Sandy Adams on other issues.
  • No Pork Pledge: decrease earmarking; increase transparency. (Aug 2010)
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
  • Member of House Judiciary Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
Allen Boyd on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (FL-2): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Allen Boyd on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO 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 YES 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)
  • Subject independent 527s to rules for political committees. (Feb 2005)
Dennis Bradley on Government Reform
2010 Veterans Party Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Bradley on other issues.
  • Remove limits on individual political donations. (Mar 2010)
  • Adhere to 10th Amendment; delegate power to states. (Jul 2010)
Ginny Brown-Waite on Government Reform
Republican Representative (FL-5): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Ginny Brown-Waite 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 non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
Jim Davis on Government Reform
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Jim Davis on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
Bernard DeCastro on Government Reform
2010 Constitution Party Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bernard DeCastro on other issues.
  • Repeal 17th Amendment; empower state legislatures. (Aug 2010)
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
Lincoln Diaz-Balart on Government Reform
Republican Representative (FL-21): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Lincoln Diaz-Balart 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 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)
Tom Feeney on Government Reform
Republican Representative (FL-24): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Tom Feeney 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 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)
  • Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
Mark Foley on Government Reform
Republican (District 16): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Mark Foley 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 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)
  • Limit federal power, per the 10th Amendment. (Dec 2000)
  • Unlimited campaign contributions; with full disclosure. (Dec 2000)
  • 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)
Jeff Greene on Government Reform
2010 Democratic challenger: Click here for Jeff Greene on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Harry Johnston on Government Reform
Democrat (1988-1996) (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Harry Johnston on other issues.
  • Require debates for recipients of public campaign financing. (Apr 1993)
Ric Keller on Government Reform
Republican Representative (FL-8): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Ric Keller 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 restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • 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)
  • Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
Ron Klein on Government Reform
Democrat: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ron Klein 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)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
Suzanne Kosmas on Government Reform
Former Democrat (until 2010) (District 24): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Suzanne Kosmas on other issues.
  • Pledges never to accept a pay raise & never to lobby. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
George LeMieux on Government Reform
2012 Republican Primary Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for George LeMieux on other issues.
  • Opposed thousands of earmarks during time in Senate. (May 2012)
  • No Pork Pledge: decrease earmarking; increase transparency. (Aug 2010)
  • Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2012)
Connie Mack IV on Government Reform
Senate challenger; Republican Representative (FL-14): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Connie Mack IV on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO 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 NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
Tim Mahoney on Government Reform
Democrat: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tim Mahoney on other issues.
  • Clean up corruption: No gifts. No meals. No trips. (Nov 2006)
  • 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)
  • Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
Mel Martinez on Government Reform
Republican Jr Senator (FL); previously Secretary of H.U.D.: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Mel Martinez on other issues.
  • Secure Bush’s appointment of federal judges. (Mar 2004)
  • In Florida, focused on growth management. (Feb 2001)
  • Voted NO on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
  • Voted NO on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
  • Ensure delivery of absentee ballots for troops overseas. (May 2008)
Kendrick Meek on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (FL-17): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Kendrick Meek on other issues.
  • Drafted 70 bills in Congress; some got merged into law. (Aug 2010)
  • Sought earmarks for blighted area which benefited a donor. (Aug 2010)
  • 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)
  • Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
Dan Miller on Government Reform
Republican (retired) (District 13): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Dan Miller on other issues.
  • 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)
Adam Putnam on Government Reform
Republican Representative (FL-12): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Adam Putnam 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)
  • Restrict lobbyist gifts & disclose lobbyist info on Internet. (Dec 2005)
Joe Scarborough on Government Reform
Republican (District 1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Joe Scarborough on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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)
Clay Shaw on Government Reform
Republican (District 22): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Clay Shaw 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)
  • 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)
Alexander Snitker on Government Reform
2010 Libertarian challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Alexander Snitker on other issues.
  • Reconsider 17th Amendment and direct election of Senators. (Jul 2010)
  • No Pork Pledge: decrease earmarking; increase transparency. (Aug 2010)
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
Cliff Stearns on Government Reform
Republican Representative (FL-6): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Cliff Stearns 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)
  • Sunset Act: review every federal agency every 12 years. (Jan 2009)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Dave Weldon on Government Reform
Republican Representative (FL-15): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Dave Weldon 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 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)
  • 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)
Robert Wexler on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (FL-19): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Robert Wexler 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 voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
  • Prohibit 'voter caging' which intimidates minority voting. (Nov 2007)
Kat Cammack on Government Reform
Republican (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kat Cammack on other issues.
  • Peaceful transfer of power celebrates our sacred values. (Jan 2021)
  • Questioned whether presidential election was free and fair. (Jan 2021)
  • Strongly supports Electoral College, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Val Demings on Government Reform
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Val Demings on other issues.
  • Members of extremist groups shouldn't be in police, military. (Feb 2021)
  • Co-sponsored opposition to privatization of Postal Service. (Jul 2018)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jun 2017)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
  • 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)
  • Senate should convict Trump for obstructing impeachment. (Jan 2020)
Byron Donalds on Government Reform
Republican (District 19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Byron Donalds on other issues.
Scott Franklin on Government Reform
Republican (District 15): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scott Franklin on other issues.
  • Asked for study whether transfer of power was fair. (Jan 2021)
Carlos Gimenez on Government Reform
Republican (District 26): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Carlos Gimenez on other issues.
  • Voted to object to election results in PA and AZ. (Jan 2021)
Alan Grayson on Government Reform
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Alan Grayson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • 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. (Mar 2015)
Connie Mack IV on Government Reform
Senate challenger; Republican Representative (FL-14): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Connie Mack IV on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO 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 NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
David Rivera on Government Reform
Republican (District 25): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Rivera on other issues.
  • No Pork Pledge: decrease earmarking; increase transparency. (Aug 2010)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
Maria Elvira Salazar on Government Reform
Republican (District 27): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Maria Elvira Salazar on other issues.
  • Supports term limits for Congress. (Feb 2021)
Dave Weldon on Government Reform
Republican Representative (FL-15): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Dave Weldon 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 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)
  • 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)
Allen West on Government Reform
Republican (District 22): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Allen West on other issues.
  • Constitution should control the government, not the people. (Mar 2013)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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