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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Daniel Biss on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Daniel Biss on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jeanne Ives on Families & Children
Republican Challenger for IL Governor: Click here for Jeanne Ives on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chris Kennedy on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Chris Kennedy on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ameya Pawar on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Ameya Pawar on other issues.
    No stance on record.
J.B. Pritzker on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for Illinois Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for J.B. Pritzker on other issues.
  • Public/private partnership must invest in poor kids. (Jul 2017)
Pat Quinn on Families & Children
Democratic Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Pat Quinn on other issues.
  • Birth to Five Initiative: prenatal care & early learning. (Jan 2014)
Bruce Rauner on Families & Children
Republican Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bruce Rauner on other issues.
  • Combat sexual harassment among government employees. (Jan 2018)
  • Created the Governor's Cabinet on Children and Youth. (Jan 2017)

Senate:

IL 2022: 2022 IL Governor's race

Mark Curran on Families & Children
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Curran on other issues.
Tammy Duckworth on Families & Children
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tammy Duckworth on other issues.
  • Airports should all have 'lactation rooms' for breastfeeding. (May 2015)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Feb 2015)
Richard Durbin on Families & Children
Democratic Sr Senator (IL): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Richard Durbin on other issues.
  • Safe, affordable child care available to more families. (Apr 2008)
  • Voted NO on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
  • Rated 0% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Ban high lead levels in children's toys. (Nov 2005)
  • Sex Ed including both abstinence and contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Teach teens about both abstinence & contraception. (Mar 2009)
Sharon Hansen on Families & Children
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for Sharon Hansen on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Napoleon Harris on Families & Children
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for Napoleon Harris on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Oberweis on Families & Children
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Jim Oberweis on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Anne Stava-Murray on Families & Children
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Anne Stava-Murray on other issues.
  • After #MeToo moment, withdrew support for Speaker Madigan. (Jan 2019)
Doug Truax on Families & Children
Republican Senate Challenger (lost primary): Click here for Doug Truax on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andrea Zopp on Families & Children
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for Andrea Zopp on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:

Mike Bost on Families & Children
Republican House Member (District 12): Click here for Mike Bost on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Cheri Bustos on Families & Children
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Cheri Bustos on other issues.
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
Sean Casten on Families & Children
Democrat (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sean Casten on other issues.
  • Advocate for paid parental leave. (May 2020)
Danny Davis on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (IL-7): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Danny Davis on other issues.
  • Voted NO on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 15% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
  • Sex Ed including both abstinence and contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • Encourage adoption of children in foster care. (Nov 2012)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Feb 2017)
  • Teach teens about both abstinence & contraception. (Mar 2009)
Rodney Davis on Families & Children
Republican (District 13): Click here for Rodney Davis on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Dold on Families & Children
Republican House Member (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Dold on other issues.
  • Don't reauthorize Violence Against Women Act. (Oct 2014)
Bill Enyart on Families & Children
Democrat (District 12): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Enyart on other issues.
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
Bill Foster on Families & Children
Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Foster on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Feb 2015)
Chuy Garcia on Families & Children
Democrat (District 4): Click here for Chuy Garcia on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Luis Gutierrez on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (IL-4): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Luis Gutierrez on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 8% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Sex Ed including both abstinence and contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Feb 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
  • Teach teens about both abstinence & contraception. (Mar 2009)
Randy Hultgren on Families & Children
Republican (District 14): Click here for Randy Hultgren on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Robin Kelly on Families & Children
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Robin Kelly on other issues.
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
  • Trump models disrespectful rhetoric & policies toward women. (Jan 2020)
Adam Kinzinger on Families & Children
Republican (District 16): Click here for Adam Kinzinger on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Raja Krishnamoorthi on Families & Children
Democrat (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Raja Krishnamoorthi on other issues.
  • Affordable, quality child care is a smart investment. (Apr 2015)
Darin LaHood on Families & Children
Republican House Member (District 18): Click here for Darin LaHood on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dan Lipinski on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (IL-3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dan Lipinski on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Ban high lead levels in children's toys. (Nov 2005)
Mike Quigley on Families & Children
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mike Quigley on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Sex Ed including both abstinence and contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jan 2015)
  • Teach teens about both abstinence & contraception. (Mar 2009)
Mel Reynolds on Families & Children
Democratic candidate (District 2): Click here for Mel Reynolds on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Peter Roskam on Families & Children
Republican: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Peter Roskam on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
Bobby Rush on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (IL-1): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Rush on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 15% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Ban high lead levels in children's toys. (Nov 2005)
  • Sex Ed including both abstinence and contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Feb 2017)
  • Teach teens about both abstinence & contraception. (Mar 2009)
Jan Schakowsky on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (IL-9): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Jan Schakowsky on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 7% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
  • Sex Ed including both abstinence and contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • Sponsored supporting No Name-Calling Week in schools. (Jan 2013)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Feb 2017)
  • Trump models disrespectful rhetoric & policies toward women. (Jan 2020)
  • Increase number of children eligible for free school meals. (Oct 2009)
  • Teach teens about both abstinence & contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • Supported funding child care, child health, & child housing. (Jul 1999)
Brad Schneider on Families & Children
Democrat (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brad Schneider on other issues.
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
John Shimkus on Families & Children
Republican Representative (IL-19): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for John Shimkus on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Lauren Underwood on Families & Children
Democrat (District 14): Click here for Lauren Underwood on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Former candidates & officeholders:

Rod Blagojevich on Families & Children
Democratic IL Governor; previously Representative (IL-5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rod Blagojevich on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
Joe Walsh on Families & Children
Republican presidential primary challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe Walsh on other issues.
  • Sued by ex-wife for $117,000 in child support. (Jul 2011)
  • Foster and protect integrity of the traditional family. (Nov 2010)
Tammy Duckworth on Families & Children
Democrat (retiring 2016) (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tammy Duckworth on other issues.
  • Airports should all have 'lactation rooms' for breastfeeding. (May 2015)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Feb 2015)
Jesse Louis Jackson on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (IL-2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Louis Jackson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 15% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Sex Ed including both abstinence and contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • Teach teens about both abstinence & contraception. (Mar 2009)
Bobby Schilling on Families & Children
Republican challenger 2014 (District 17): Click here for Bobby Schilling on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Aaron Schock on Families & Children
Republican (resigned 2015) (District 18): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Aaron Schock on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
George Ryan on Families & Children
Former Republican Governor (1999-2002): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for George Ryan on other issues.
  • Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001)
  • Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)
James Thompson on Families & Children
Former Republican Governor (1977-1990): Click here for James Thompson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Philip Crane on Families & Children
Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Philip Crane on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
James Durkin on Families & Children
2002 Former Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for James Durkin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Harris Fawell on Families & Children
Republican Former (1994-) (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Harris Fawell on other issues.
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Peter Fitzgerald on Families & Children
Former Republican incumbent; retired 2004: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Peter Fitzgerald on other issues.
  • Voted YES on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Mike Flanagan on Families & Children
Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Flanagan on other issues.
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Denny Hastert on Families & Children
Republican (Retired 2007) (District 14): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Denny Hastert on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Alan Keyes on Families & Children
American Independent nominee for President; 2004 Republican challenger for IL Senate: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Alan Keyes on other issues.
  • Culture of selfish hedonism replaces marriage partnership. (Sep 2007)
  • 2-parent households rear kids with better health & education. (Sep 2007)
  • Respect God-given institution of the natural family. (Sep 2007)
  • The God-ordained family preceded the government. (Sep 2007)
  • We have suffered because of our abandonment of His name. (Oct 2003)
  • Don’t lower crime age as a result of adult moral failure. (Jan 2000)
  • Save kids’ souls-they don’t need free speech. (Jan 2000)
  • Kids need love from a two-parent marriage. (Jan 2000)
  • Health insurance is family responsibility, not government’s. (Jan 2000)
  • Radical gay agenda is destroying the family. (Jan 2000)
  • Shape our children’s consciences in the fear of God. (Dec 1999)
  • Disintegration of the family causes social ills. (Jun 1999)
William Lipinski on Families & Children
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for William Lipinski on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 75% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Carol Moseley-Braun on Families & Children
Former Democratic Senator (Until 1998): Click here for Carol Moseley-Braun on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Barack Obama on Families & Children
Democratic President (2009-2017); IL Senator (2004-2008): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Barack Obama on other issues.
  • Better world with women in charge instead of old men. (Dec 2019)
  • Families aren't looking for handouts, but for a fair shot. (Jan 2015)
  • Childcare is an economic priority; not a side-issue. (Jan 2015)
  • Everything else is unfulfilled if we fail at family. (Apr 2014)
  • Let's Move partnership: reduce childhood obesity. (Jan 2014)
  • Pass the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • Family's unconditional love more important than money. (Sep 2012)
  • OpEd: Says families are off-limits; but attacks opponents'. (Nov 2009)
  • Help families with paid sick days and better family leave. (Aug 2008)
  • Parents provide guidance by turning off TV & video games. (Jul 2008)
  • Zero-to-Five plan: childcare for working parents. (Jul 2008)
  • Admit that too many fathers are missing from too many homes. (Jun 2008)
  • I know what it means to have an absent father. (Jun 2008)
  • Reward fathers who pay child support with larger EITC. (Jun 2008)
  • Teach both abstinence and contraception to teens. (Apr 2008)
  • Expand flex-work & Family and Medical Leave Act. (Feb 2008)
  • Parents should control what’s coming over the airwaves. (Jan 2008)
  • Restore dream of making children’s lives better than parents. (Dec 2007)
  • All kids should learn about sexual abuse. (Jul 2007)
  • FactCheck: ‘Sex Ed for Kindergarten’ means ‘age-appropriate’. (Jul 2007)
  • Listening to evangelicals bridges major political fault line. (Oct 2006)
  • Sponsored bill banning high lead levels in children's toys. (Nov 2005)
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
Jack Ryan on Families & Children
Former Republican Senate challenger (2004): Click here for Jack Ryan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Paul Simon on Families & Children
Former Democratic Senator (Until 1997): Click here for Paul Simon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Melissa Bean on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (IL-8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Melissa Bean on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
Roland Burris on Families & Children
Democratic Jr Senator (retiring 2010): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Roland Burris on other issues.
  • Sex Ed including both abstinence and contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • Teach teens about both abstinence & contraception. (Mar 2009)
Cardiss Collins on Families & Children
Democrat (1973-1996) (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cardiss Collins on other issues.
  • TV shows should have explicit viewer advisories. (Jun 1993)
Jerry Costello on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (IL-12): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Costello on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 61% by the Christian Coalition: mixed voting record on Family Values. (Dec 2003)
Kathy Cummings on Families & Children
Green Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kathy Cummings on other issues.
  • Teach Green values in public schools. (Aug 2008)
Rahm Emanuel on Families & Children
Democratic Rep. (IL-5); Chief of Staff-Designee: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rahm Emanuel on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Give parents tools to balance work and family. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated 8% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Lane Evans on Families & Children
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Lane Evans on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 7% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Thomas Ewing on Families & Children
Republican (District 15): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Thomas Ewing on other issues.
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Alexi Giannoulias on Families & Children
2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; currently State Treasurer: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Alexi Giannoulias on other issues.
  • Strongly supports the Paid Parental Leave Act. (Dec 2009)
Debbie Halvorson on Families & Children
Democrat (until 2010) (District 11): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Debbie Halvorson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
Phil Hare on Families & Children
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Phil Hare on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
Henry Hyde on Families & Children
Republican (District 6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Henry Hyde on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 91% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
  • Fund 2,500 Boys and Girls Clubs in underserved areas. (Dec 1997)
Timothy Johnson on Families & Children
Republican Representative (IL-15): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Timothy Johnson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 84% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Mark Kirk on Families & Children
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (IL-10): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kirk on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 69% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
Ray LaHood on Families & Children
Republican Representative (IL-18): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ray LaHood on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Donald Manzullo on Families & Children
Republican Representative (IL-16): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Donald Manzullo on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
David Phelps on Families & Children
Democrat (District 19): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Phelps on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
John Porter on Families & Children
Republican (retired) (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Porter on other issues.
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Glenn Poshard on Families & Children
Democrat (District 19): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Glenn Poshard on other issues.
  • TV shows should have explicit viewer advisories. (Jun 1993)
Steven Sauerberg on Families & Children
Republican Challenger: Click here for Steven Sauerberg on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Larry Stafford on Families & Children
Libertarian challenger: Click here for Larry Stafford on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Walsh on Families & Children
Republican (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe Walsh on other issues.
  • Sued by ex-wife for $117,000 in child support. (Jul 2011)
  • Foster and protect integrity of the traditional family. (Nov 2010)
Jerry Weller on Families & Children
Republican Representative (IL-11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Weller on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 84% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Sidney Yates on Families & Children
Democrat (retired 1998) (District 9): Click here for Sidney Yates on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Judy Biggert on Families & Children
Republican Representative (IL-13): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Judy Biggert on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 61% by the Christian Coalition: mixed voting record on Family Values. (Dec 2003)
  • Supported funding child care, child health, & child housing. (Jul 1999)
Rod Blagojevich on Families & Children
Democratic IL Governor; previously Representative (IL-5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rod Blagojevich on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
Jeanne Ives on Families & Children
Republican (District 6): Click here for Jeanne Ives on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Kirk on Families & Children
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (IL-10): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kirk on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 69% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
Mary Miller on Families & Children
Republican (District 21): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mary Miller on other issues.
Marie Newman on Families & Children
Democrat (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marie Newman on other issues.
Jim Oberweis on Families & Children
Republican (District 14): Click here for Jim Oberweis on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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