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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Pete Buttigieg on Budget & Economy
Democratic Presidential Challenger; IN Mayor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Pete Buttigieg on other issues.
  • Led on local transportation issues as mayor. (Dec 2020)
  • Redesigned streets proved safer & increased property values. (Dec 2020)
  • This economy works for Wall Street, but not for middle class. (Dec 2019)
  • Government investment can help minority businesses. (Apr 2019)
  • We should support workers going through changes. (Mar 2019)
Daniel Coats on Budget & Economy
Republican Jr Senator (IN): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Daniel Coats on other issues.
  • Commitment to no new spending unless offset & paid for. (Oct 2010)
  • Voted NO on 1998 GOP budget. (May 1997)
  • Voted YES on Balanced-budget constitutional amendment. (Mar 1997)
  • Demand a Balanced Budget amendment. (Jul 2010)
  • Limit federal spending growth to per-capita inflation rate. (Jul 2010)
  • Disapprove of increasing the debt limit. (Jan 2012)
Eric Holcomb on Budget & Economy
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Eric Holcomb on other issues.
  • Infrastructure a priority, complete interstate project. (Jan 2021)
  • Building "One Indiana" border to border. (Jan 2020)
  • $250-million Next Level Indiana Trust Fund. (Jan 2018)
  • Tax-and-borrower math will bust us, not lead to prosperity. (Oct 2015)
Eddie Melton on Budget & Economy
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Eddie Melton on other issues.
  • Gaming licenses issued to support new jobs & revenue. (Dec 2019)
Woody Myers on Budget & Economy
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for Woody Myers on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

IN 2022: 2022 IN Senate race

Evan Bayh on Budget & Economy
Democratic Jr Senator (IN): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Evan Bayh on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (May 2009)
  • Voted YES on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Feb 2009)
  • Voted NO on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on paying down federal debt by rating programs' effectiveness. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on $40B in reduced federal overall spending. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted NO on prioritizing national debt reduction below tax cuts. (Apr 2000)
  • Balance debt reduction, tax relief, & policy investment. (Jan 2001)
  • More enforcement of mortgage fraud and TARP fraud. (May 2009)
Brian Bosma on Budget & Economy
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brian Bosma on other issues.
  • 2004: passed the first state balanced budget in a decade. (Apr 2015)
  • Reduce government regulations; reduce unemployment benefits. (Nov 2012)
Mike Braun on Budget & Economy
Republican Candidate for Indiana U. S. Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mike Braun on other issues.
  • Government isn't the driver of economic prosperity. (Nov 2018)
  • Don't pay politicians if they can't pass a budget. (May 2018)
  • CC:Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment. (Jul 2018)
  • Voted YES on $900 billion COVID relief package. (Dec 2020)
Joe Donnelly on Budget & Economy
Senate Challenger; Democratic Represenative (IN-2): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Joe Donnelly on other issues.
  • Supported anti-recession stimulus. (Nov 2018)
  • $8 trillion deficit is a hidden tax on all of us. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted NO on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted YES on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on monitoring TARP funds to ensure more mortgage relief. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on $15B bailout for GM and Chrysler. (Dec 2008)
  • Voted YES on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008)
  • Voted YES on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)
  • Retire half the public debt by 2006. (May 2001)
  • Member of House Banking Committee. (Mar 2011)
Eric Holcomb on Budget & Economy
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Eric Holcomb on other issues.
  • Infrastructure a priority, complete interstate project. (Jan 2021)
  • Building "One Indiana" border to border. (Jan 2020)
  • $250-million Next Level Indiana Trust Fund. (Jan 2018)
  • Tax-and-borrower math will bust us, not lead to prosperity. (Oct 2015)
Mark Hurt on Budget & Economy
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for Mark Hurt on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Luke Messer on Budget & Economy
Republican candidate for Indiana U.S. Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Luke Messer on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prioritizing spending in case debt limit is reached. (May 2013)
  • Demand a Balanced Budget amendment. (Jul 2010)
  • Limit federal spending growth to per-capita inflation rate. (Jul 2010)
  • Opposes federal stimulus spending. (Sep 2012)
Todd Rokita on Budget & Economy
Republican candidate for Indiana U.S. Senator: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Todd Rokita on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prioritizing spending in case debt limit is reached. (May 2013)
  • Voted YES on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program. (Mar 2011)
  • Member of House Budget Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the US Constitution. (Jan 2011)
  • Apply all remaining stimulus funds to budget deficit. (Feb 2011)
  • Audit the Federal Reserve & its actions on mortgage loans. (Jan 2013)
Andrew Straw on Budget & Economy
Disability party candidate for Vermont House: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Andrew Straw on other issues.
  • I'm a Keynesian; control the money supply. (Apr 2019)
  • Stimulus plus market-led recovery. (Feb 2018)
Marlin Stutzman on Budget & Economy
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Marlin Stutzman on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prioritizing spending in case debt limit is reached. (May 2013)
  • Voted YES on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program. (Mar 2011)
  • Demand a Balanced Budget amendment. (Jul 2010)
  • Limit federal spending growth to per-capita inflation rate. (Jul 2010)
  • Member of House Budget Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the US Constitution. (Jan 2011)
  • Disapprove of increasing the debt limit. (Jan 2012)
  • Audit the Federal Reserve & its actions on mortgage loans. (Feb 2013)
Todd Young on Budget & Economy
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Todd Young on other issues.
  • $19 trillion of debt is greatest threat to nation's future. (Aug 2016)
  • Voted YES on prioritizing spending in case debt limit is reached. (May 2013)
  • Voted YES on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program. (Mar 2011)
  • Demand a Balanced Budget amendment. (Jul 2010)
  • Limit federal spending growth to per-capita inflation rate. (Jul 2010)
  • Member of House Budget Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Audit the Federal Reserve & its actions on mortgage loans. (Feb 2013)
  • Voted YES on $900 billion COVID relief package. (Dec 2020)

House:

Jim Baird on Budget & Economy
Republican (District 4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Baird on other issues.
  • Pass balanced budget; cut red tape; reduce regulations. (Sep 2018)
  • A balanced budget is possible; cut government spending. (Feb 2018)
  • Supports GOP principles of small government & lean spending. (Dec 2017)
  • Voted YES on $900 billion COVID relief package. (Dec 2020)
Jim Banks on Budget & Economy
Republican (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jim Banks on other issues.
  • Opposes federal spending to promote economic growth. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on $900 billion COVID relief package. (Dec 2020)
Larry Bucshon on Budget & Economy
Republican (District 8): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Larry Bucshon on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prioritizing spending in case debt limit is reached. (May 2013)
  • Voted YES on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program. (Mar 2011)
  • Demand a Balanced Budget amendment. (Jul 2010)
  • Limit federal spending growth to per-capita inflation rate. (Jul 2010)
  • Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the US Constitution. (Jan 2011)
  • Audit the Federal Reserve & its actions on mortgage loans. (Jan 2013)
  • Voted YES on $900 billion COVID relief package. (Dec 2020)
Andre Carson on Budget & Economy
Democrat: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Andre Carson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on prioritizing spending in case debt limit is reached. (May 2013)
  • Voted NO on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted YES on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on monitoring TARP funds to ensure more mortgage relief. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on $15B bailout for GM and Chrysler. (Dec 2008)
  • Voted YES on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
  • Get minorities into home ownership & global marketplace. (Jan 2001)
  • Member of House Banking Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Increase debt limit from $14.3 trillion to $16.7 trillion. (Jul 2011)
  • Voted YES on $900 billion COVID relief package. (Dec 2020)
  • Ban abusive credit practices & enhance consumer disclosure. (Feb 2009)
Trey Hollingsworth on Budget & Economy
Republican (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Trey Hollingsworth on other issues.
  • Supports constitutional amendment for balanced budget. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes federal spending to promote economic growth. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on $900 billion COVID relief package. (Dec 2020)
Luke Messer on Budget & Economy
Republican (District 6): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Luke Messer on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prioritizing spending in case debt limit is reached. (May 2013)
  • Demand a Balanced Budget amendment. (Jul 2010)
  • Limit federal spending growth to per-capita inflation rate. (Jul 2010)
  • Opposes federal stimulus spending. (Sep 2012)
Greg Pence on Budget & Economy
Republican (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Greg Pence on other issues.
  • PVS:Don't promote economic growth via federal spending. (Aug 2018)
  • Voted YES on $900 billion COVID relief package. (Dec 2020)
Todd Rokita on Budget & Economy
Republican (District 4): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Todd Rokita on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prioritizing spending in case debt limit is reached. (May 2013)
  • Voted YES on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program. (Mar 2011)
  • Member of House Budget Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the US Constitution. (Jan 2011)
  • Apply all remaining stimulus funds to budget deficit. (Feb 2011)
  • Audit the Federal Reserve & its actions on mortgage loans. (Jan 2013)
Peter Visclosky on Budget & Economy
Democratic Representative (IN-1): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Peter Visclosky on other issues.
  • Voted NO on prioritizing spending in case debt limit is reached. (May 2013)
  • Voted NO on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted YES on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on monitoring TARP funds to ensure more mortgage relief. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on $15B bailout for GM and Chrysler. (Dec 2008)
  • Voted YES on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)
  • Audit the Federal Reserve & its actions on mortgage loans. (Feb 2014)
  • Voted YES on $900 billion COVID relief package. (Dec 2020)
  • Establish a usury limit of 16% for consumer credit cards. (Dec 2009)
  • Ban abusive credit practices & enhance consumer disclosure. (Feb 2009)
Jackie Walorski on Budget & Economy
Republican (District 2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jackie Walorski on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prioritizing spending in case debt limit is reached. (May 2013)
  • Demand a Balanced Budget amendment. (Jul 2010)
  • Limit federal spending growth to per-capita inflation rate. (Jul 2010)
  • Supports a constitutional BBA. (Oct 2012)
  • Opposes federal stimulus spending. (Sep 2012)
  • Audit the Federal Reserve & its actions on mortgage loans. (May 2014)
  • Voted YES on $900 billion COVID relief package. (Dec 2020)
Todd Young on Budget & Economy
Republican (District 9): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Todd Young on other issues.
  • $19 trillion of debt is greatest threat to nation's future. (Aug 2016)
  • Voted YES on prioritizing spending in case debt limit is reached. (May 2013)
  • Voted YES on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program. (Mar 2011)
  • Demand a Balanced Budget amendment. (Jul 2010)
  • Limit federal spending growth to per-capita inflation rate. (Jul 2010)
  • Member of House Budget Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Audit the Federal Reserve & its actions on mortgage loans. (Feb 2013)
  • Voted YES on $900 billion COVID relief package. (Dec 2020)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Mitch Daniels on Budget & Economy
Republican IN Governor: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Mitch Daniels on other issues.
  • Desperately alarmed about national spending. (Sep 2011)
  • Spend less money than you take in. (Sep 2011)
  • Downsize federal employment: freeze hiring & freeze pay. (Sep 2011)
  • Reinstate impoundment: spend less than appropriated. (Sep 2011)
  • Our "raisin' debt": survival-level threat of red ink. (Feb 2011)
  • Automatic taxpayer refund when reserves exceed 10%. (Jan 2011)
  • Growth-friendly tax cuts reverse Indiana’s economic decline. (Nov 2006)
John Gregg on Budget & Economy
Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for John Gregg on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Pence on Budget & Economy
Republican Vice President: Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for Mike Pence on other issues.
  • Consumer Protection Act is a job-killer. (Sep 2020)
  • Economic development grants at regional level, not cities. (Feb 2019)
  • Great Recession tax-&-spend policy led to weak recovery. (Sep 2018)
  • We've almost doubled the national debt; but not Indiana. (Oct 2016)
  • Change of leadership will lead to America's comeback. (Oct 2016)
  • Conservative principles lead to less debt & more jobs. (Jul 2016)
  • Amend state constitution to require a balanced budget. (Jan 2015)
  • Wealth begets wealth: finance economic development. (Dec 2013)
  • Moral obligation to stop piling debt onto future generations. (Jan 2012)
  • 2008: Lonely GOP dissent against Wall Street bailout. (Aug 2010)
  • Across-the-board tax relief stimulates broad-based growth. (Jan 2010)
  • Voted YES on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted NO on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted NO on monitoring TARP funds to ensure more mortgage relief. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted NO on $15B bailout for GM and Chrysler. (Dec 2008)
  • Voted NO on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008)
  • Voted NO on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)
  • Balanced Budget Amendment with 3/5 vote to override. (Jan 2009)
  • Member of the House Republican Economic Recovery Working Group. (Sep 2010)
  • Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the US Constitution. (Jan 2011)
  • Reclaim all bonuses paid to AIG executives & employees. (Mar 2009)
Daniel Coats on Budget & Economy
Republican Jr Senator (IN): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Daniel Coats on other issues.
  • Commitment to no new spending unless offset & paid for. (Oct 2010)
  • Voted NO on 1998 GOP budget. (May 1997)
  • Voted YES on Balanced-budget constitutional amendment. (Mar 1997)
  • Demand a Balanced Budget amendment. (Jul 2010)
  • Limit federal spending growth to per-capita inflation rate. (Jul 2010)
  • Disapprove of increasing the debt limit. (Jan 2012)
Baron Hill on Budget & Economy
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Baron Hill on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted YES on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on monitoring TARP funds to ensure more mortgage relief. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on $15B bailout for GM and Chrysler. (Dec 2008)
  • Voted YES on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008)
  • Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)
  • Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000)
  • Retire half the public debt by 2006. (May 2001)
  • Truth in Spending: show actual costs vs. planned costs. (Jul 2010)
Susan Brooks on Budget & Economy
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Susan Brooks on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prioritizing spending in case debt limit is reached. (May 2013)
Marlin Stutzman on Budget & Economy
Republican (retiring 2016) (District 3): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Marlin Stutzman on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prioritizing spending in case debt limit is reached. (May 2013)
  • Voted YES on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program. (Mar 2011)
  • Demand a Balanced Budget amendment. (Jul 2010)
  • Limit federal spending growth to per-capita inflation rate. (Jul 2010)
  • Member of House Budget Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the US Constitution. (Jan 2011)
  • Disapprove of increasing the debt limit. (Jan 2012)
  • Audit the Federal Reserve & its actions on mortgage loans. (Feb 2013)
Joseph Kernan on Budget & Economy
Former Democratic Governor (2003-2004): Click here for Joseph Kernan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Frank O'Bannon on Budget & Economy
Former Democratic Governor (1997-2003): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Frank O'Bannon on other issues.
  • Focus during slowdown on education & vulnerability. (Jan 2001)
  • Let state meat inspection suffice for interstate shipments. (Jul 2000)
  • Bankruptcy reform: limit Chapter 7; protect states' role. (Feb 2001)
  • Uphold commitments to states before other spending. (Sep 2001)
  • Foster dairy production that is market driven. (Feb 1998)
Julia Carson on Budget & Economy
Former Dem. (Deceased 2008) (District 10): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Julia Carson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)
  • Get minorities into home ownership & global marketplace. (Jan 2001)
Lee Hamilton on Budget & Economy
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 9): Click here for Lee Hamilton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Baron Hill on Budget & Economy
Democrat (until 2010) (District 9): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Baron Hill on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted YES on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on monitoring TARP funds to ensure more mortgage relief. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on $15B bailout for GM and Chrysler. (Dec 2008)
  • Voted YES on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008)
  • Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)
  • Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000)
  • Retire half the public debt by 2006. (May 2001)
  • Truth in Spending: show actual costs vs. planned costs. (Jul 2010)
John Hostettler on Budget & Economy
2010 Senate Challenger (lost GOP primary); formerly US Rep.: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Hostettler on other issues.
  • Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)
  • Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000)
  • Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)
John Myers on Budget & Economy
Republican Former (1994-) (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Myers on other issues.
  • Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)
Mike Pence on Budget & Economy
Republican (Gov. run 2012) (District 6): Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for Mike Pence on other issues.
  • Consumer Protection Act is a job-killer. (Sep 2020)
  • Economic development grants at regional level, not cities. (Feb 2019)
  • Great Recession tax-&-spend policy led to weak recovery. (Sep 2018)
  • We've almost doubled the national debt; but not Indiana. (Oct 2016)
  • Change of leadership will lead to America's comeback. (Oct 2016)
  • Conservative principles lead to less debt & more jobs. (Jul 2016)
  • Amend state constitution to require a balanced budget. (Jan 2015)
  • Wealth begets wealth: finance economic development. (Dec 2013)
  • Moral obligation to stop piling debt onto future generations. (Jan 2012)
  • 2008: Lonely GOP dissent against Wall Street bailout. (Aug 2010)
  • Across-the-board tax relief stimulates broad-based growth. (Jan 2010)
  • Voted YES on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted NO on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted NO on monitoring TARP funds to ensure more mortgage relief. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted NO on $15B bailout for GM and Chrysler. (Dec 2008)
  • Voted NO on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008)
  • Voted NO on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)
  • Balanced Budget Amendment with 3/5 vote to override. (Jan 2009)
  • Member of the House Republican Economic Recovery Working Group. (Sep 2010)
  • Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the US Constitution. (Jan 2011)
  • Reclaim all bonuses paid to AIG executives & employees. (Mar 2009)
Marvin Scott on Budget & Economy
2004 former Republican challenger: Click here for Marvin Scott on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Richard Behney on Budget & Economy
2010 Republican Challenger: Click here for Richard Behney on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dan Burton on Budget & Economy
Republican Representative (IN-5): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Dan Burton on other issues.
  • Voted YES on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted NO on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted NO on monitoring TARP funds to ensure more mortgage relief. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted NO on $15B bailout for GM and Chrysler. (Dec 2008)
  • Voted NO on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008)
  • Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)
  • Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000)
  • Balanced Budget Amendment with 3/5 vote to override. (Jan 2009)
  • Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the US Constitution. (Jan 2011)
  • Ban roadway signs indicating Recovery Act funding. (Jan 2011)
  • Supports the Cut-Cap-and-Balance Pledge. (Jan 2012)
  • Disapprove of increasing the debt limit. (Jan 2012)
  • Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)
Steve Buyer on Budget & Economy
Republican Representative (IN-4): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Steve Buyer on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted NO on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted NO on monitoring TARP funds to ensure more mortgage relief. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on $15B bailout for GM and Chrysler. (Dec 2008)
  • Voted NO on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008)
  • Balanced Budget Amendment with 3/5 vote to override. (Jan 2009)
  • Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)
Chris Chocola on Budget & Economy
Republican (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chris Chocola on other issues.
  • Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)
Joe Donnelly on Budget & Economy
Senate Challenger; Democratic Represenative (IN-2): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Joe Donnelly on other issues.
  • Supported anti-recession stimulus. (Nov 2018)
  • $8 trillion deficit is a hidden tax on all of us. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted NO on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted YES on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on monitoring TARP funds to ensure more mortgage relief. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on $15B bailout for GM and Chrysler. (Dec 2008)
  • Voted YES on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008)
  • Voted YES on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)
  • Retire half the public debt by 2006. (May 2001)
  • Member of House Banking Committee. (Mar 2011)
Brad Ellsworth on Budget & Economy
Democrat: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Brad Ellsworth on other issues.
  • Stimulus legislation prevented going into a depression. (Oct 2010)
  • Voted for bailout, health care law and stimulus bill. (Oct 2010)
  • Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted NO on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on monitoring TARP funds to ensure more mortgage relief. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on $15B bailout for GM and Chrysler. (Dec 2008)
  • Voted YES on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008)
  • Voted YES on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)
  • Retire half the public debt by 2006. (May 2001)
  • Balanced Budget Amendment with 3/5 vote to override. (Jan 2009)
Brad Ellsworth on Budget & Economy
Democrat: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Brad Ellsworth on other issues.
  • Stimulus legislation prevented going into a depression. (Oct 2010)
  • Voted for bailout, health care law and stimulus bill. (Oct 2010)
  • Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted NO on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on monitoring TARP funds to ensure more mortgage relief. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on $15B bailout for GM and Chrysler. (Dec 2008)
  • Voted YES on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008)
  • Voted YES on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)
  • Retire half the public debt by 2006. (May 2001)
  • Balanced Budget Amendment with 3/5 vote to override. (Jan 2009)
John Hostettler on Budget & Economy
Republican (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Hostettler on other issues.
  • Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)
  • Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000)
  • Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)
Andrew Jacobs on Budget & Economy
Democrat (retired 1996) (District 11): Click here for Andrew Jacobs on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Brian Kerns on Budget & Economy
Republican (District 7): Click here for Brian Kerns on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David McIntosh on Budget & Economy
Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David McIntosh on other issues.
  • Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000)
  • Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)
Steve Osborn on Budget & Economy
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for Steve Osborn on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ed Pease on Budget & Economy
Republican (District 7): Click here for Ed Pease on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tim Roemer on Budget & Economy
Democrat (District 3): Click here for Tim Roemer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Sodrel on Budget & Economy
Republican (District 9): Click here for Mike Sodrel on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Souder on Budget & Economy
Republican Representative (IN-3): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Mark Souder on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted NO on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on monitoring TARP funds to ensure more mortgage relief. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on $15B bailout for GM and Chrysler. (Dec 2008)
  • Voted NO on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008)
  • Voted YES on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)
  • Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000)
  • Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)
Haneefah Abdul-Khaaliq on Budget & Economy
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Haneefah Abdul-Khaaliq on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Richard Lugar on Budget & Economy
Republican Sr Senator (IN): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Richard Lugar on other issues.
  • Pass the remarkable House budget plan & extend Bush tax cuts. (Apr 2012)
  • Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (May 2009)
  • Voted NO on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Feb 2009)
  • Voted NO on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on paying down federal debt by rating programs' effectiveness. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on $40B in reduced federal overall spending. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on prioritizing national debt reduction below tax cuts. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted YES on 1998 GOP budget. (May 1997)
  • Voted YES on Balanced-budget constitutional amendment. (Mar 1997)
  • Disapprove of increasing the debt limit. (Jan 2012)
Valerie McCray on Budget & Economy
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Valerie McCray on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Richard Mourdock on Budget & Economy
Republican Challenger: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Richard Mourdock on other issues.
  • OpEd: 2009 auto bailout not worthwhile despite saving jobs. (Feb 2019)
  • Demand a Balanced Budget amendment. (Jul 2010)
  • Limit federal spending growth to per-capita inflation rate. (Jul 2010)
  • Supports a constitutional BBA. (Oct 2012)
  • Supports the Cut-Cap-and-Balance Pledge. (Jan 2012)
  • by the Club for Growth, for pro-growth stances. (Aug 2012)
Frank Mrvan on Budget & Economy
Democratic (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Frank Mrvan on other issues.
Victoria Spartz on Budget & Economy
Republican (District 5): Click here for Victoria Spartz on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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