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Richard Cordray on Government Reform

Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Richard Cordray on other issues.

Limit political donations from corporations & unions. (Oct 2018)
The right to vote is vital to our democracy. (Oct 2018)

Marcia Fudge on Government Reform

HUD Secretary: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Marcia Fudge on other issues.

Filed complaint against colleagues sleeping in their offices. (Dec 2020)
Money earmarked for cities shouldn't go to governors. (Dec 2020)
Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
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)
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)

Jon Husted on Government Reform

Republican candidate for Ohio Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jon Husted on other issues.

States should police elections, not Feds. (May 2017)

Dennis Kucinich on Government Reform

Democratic Representative (OH-10): Click here for 33 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Kucinich on other issues.

14th and 15th Amendment are being shredded. (Dec 2007)
1967: Argued �not a job agency�; reduce size of City Council. (Nov 2007)
Introduced impeachment resolution to make Cheney accountable. (Jun 2007)
Public campaign financing yields to public control. (Nov 2003)
Public financing for elections. (Aug 2003)
Register on election day; more voting rights enhancements. (Aug 2003)
Give DC residents proper representation. (Aug 2003)
Debate reform opens the door to new candidates. (Aug 2003)
Implement Instant Runoff Voting in US. (Aug 2003)
Will not accept corporate PAC money. (Aug 2003)
Private campaign financing leads to private control of gov�t. (Aug 2003)
Spend money on job creation, not corporate cronies. (Jun 2003)
End privatization: it sells government to lowest bidder. (May 2003)
Voting Record
Voted against certifying 2004 election because of Ohio fraud. (Jul 2007)
Impeach VP Cheney for taking US into Iraq War based on lies. (Apr 2007)
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)
Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
Member of House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform. (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)

Connie Pillich on Government Reform

Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Connie Pillich on other issues.

Don't require "complete" ID on absentee ballots. (Feb 2014)
Keep "Golden Week" for registration and early voting. (Feb 2014)

Jim Renacci on Government Reform

Republican candidate for Governor (switched to Senate race): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Jim Renacci on other issues.

Corporate political donations are protected political speech. (Oct 2018)
End campaign contributions that lead to government contracts. (Feb 2017)
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)
Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Jan 2014)

Tim Ryan on Government Reform

Democratic Representative (OH-17); Presidential Challenger (withdrawn): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Tim Ryan on other issues.

Eliminate the Electoral College. (Jul 2019)
Mandate paper ballots. (Jul 2019)
Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
Voted 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)
Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Feb 2013)
Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Mar 2015)
Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2015)
Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)

Joe Schiavoni on Government Reform

Democratic candidate for Ohio Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe Schiavoni on other issues.

Keep "Golden Week" for registration and early voting. (Nov 2013)
Don't require "complete" ID on absentee ballots. (Nov 2013)

Betty Sutton on Government Reform

Democrat: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Betty Sutton on other issues.

Six Principles to Fight Corruption in Washington. (Nov 2006)
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)

Mary Taylor on Government Reform

Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for Mary Taylor on other issues.

No stance on record.

Nan Whaley on Government Reform

Democratic candidate for Ohio Governor: Click here for Nan Whaley on other issues.

No stance on record.

Senate:

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Sherrod Brown on Government Reform

Democratic Sr Senator; previously Representative (OH-13): Click here for 28 full quotes OR click here for Sherrod Brown on other issues.

Special interests shouldn't have louder voice than families. (Oct 2018)
Photo-ID rules discourage people from voting. (Oct 2018)
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 requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Sep 2014)
Statehood for the District of Columbia. (May 2017)
Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (May 2015)
CC:Oppose strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Prohibit 'voter caging' which intimidates minority voting. (Nov 2007)
Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)

Mike Gibbons on Government Reform

Republican candidate for Ohio U.S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Gibbons on other issues.

Opposes making voter registration easier. (Apr 2018)
Signed term limit pledge. (Oct 2017)

Jim Renacci on Government Reform

Republican Challenger for OH Senator: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Jim Renacci on other issues.

Corporate political donations are protected political speech. (Oct 2018)
End campaign contributions that lead to government contracts. (Feb 2017)
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)
Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Jan 2014)

P.G. Sittenfeld on Government Reform

Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for P.G. Sittenfeld on other issues.

The right to cast a ballot is under assault. (Aug 2015)
Constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. (May 2015)

Ted Strickland on Government Reform

Democratic Governor; previously Representative (OH-6): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Ted Strickland on other issues.

Overturn Citizens United with constitutional amendment. (Oct 2016)
Citizens United lets billionaires' dark money buy elections. (Sep 2016)
Voluntary spending limits with free access to media. (Nov 1996)
Supports line item veto. (Nov 1996)
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)

House:

Troy Balderson on Government Reform

Republican (District 12): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Troy Balderson on other issues.

CC:Campaign donations are free speech. (Jul 2018)
Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)

Joyce Beatty on Government Reform

Democrat (District 3): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Joyce Beatty on other issues.

Limit campaign contributions & campaigm spending. (Nov 2000)
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)

John Boccieri on Government Reform

Democratic challenger (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Boccieri on other issues.

Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)

John Boehner on Government Reform

Republican Representative (OH-8): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for John Boehner on other issues.

Designating local earmarks is wrong way to do business. (Apr 2012)
Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 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 lobbyist gifts & disclose lobbyist info on Internet. (Dec 2005)
Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)

Sherrod Brown on Government Reform

Democratic Sr Senator; previously Representative (OH-13): Click here for 28 full quotes OR click here for Sherrod Brown on other issues.

Special interests shouldn't have louder voice than families. (Oct 2018)
Photo-ID rules discourage people from voting. (Oct 2018)
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 requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Sep 2014)
Statehood for the District of Columbia. (May 2017)
Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (May 2015)
CC:Oppose strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Prohibit 'voter caging' which intimidates minority voting. (Nov 2007)
Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)

Steve Chabot on Government Reform

Republican Representative (OH-1): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Steve Chabot on other issues.

Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
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)
Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jan 2014)
More reporting, more watchdogs, and more oversight. (Jun 2016)
Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)

Warren Davidson on Government Reform

Republican (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Warren Davidson on other issues.

Constitutional amendment for Congressional term limits. (Jan 2017)
Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)

Marcia Fudge on Government Reform

Democrat (District 11): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Marcia Fudge on other issues.

Filed complaint against colleagues sleeping in their offices. (Dec 2020)
Money earmarked for cities shouldn't go to governors. (Dec 2020)
Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
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)
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)

Bob Gibbs on Government Reform

Republican (District 7): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bob Gibbs 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)
Require Congressional certification of president's "Czars". (Jan 2011)
No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)

Anthony Gonzalez on Government Reform

Republican (District 16): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Anthony Gonzalez on other issues.

Co-sponsored bipartisan bill on election security. (Nov 2019)
Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)

Bill Johnson on Government Reform

Republican (District 6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Johnson on other issues.

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)

Jim Jordan on Government Reform

Republican: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Jim Jordan 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)
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)
Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
Unelected bureaucracy exists to serve the elected president. (Dec 2019)

Dave Joyce on Government Reform

Republican (District 14): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dave Joyce on other issues.

Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)

Marcy Kaptur on Government Reform

Democratic Representative (OH-9): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Marcy Kaptur 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 NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Dec 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)
Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)

Bob Latta on Government Reform

Republican: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bob Latta on other issues.

Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
Require Congressional certification of president's "Czars". (Jan 2011)
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)
Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)

Rob Portman on Government Reform

Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (OH-2): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Rob Portman on other issues.

Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Rated Voted NO on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)

Jim Renacci on Government Reform

Republican (District 16): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Jim Renacci on other issues.

Corporate political donations are protected political speech. (Oct 2018)
End campaign contributions that lead to government contracts. (Feb 2017)
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)
Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Jan 2014)

Tim Ryan on Government Reform

Democratic Representative (OH-17); Presidential Challenger (withdrawn): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Tim Ryan on other issues.

Eliminate the Electoral College. (Jul 2019)
Mandate paper ballots. (Jul 2019)
Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
Voted 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)
Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Feb 2013)
Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Mar 2015)
Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2015)
Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)

Steve Stivers on Government Reform

Republican (District 15): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Steve Stivers on other issues.

No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Jan 2014)

Pat Tiberi on Government Reform

Republican Representative (OH-12): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Pat Tiberi on other issues.

Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Jan 2014)
Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)

Mike Turner on Government Reform

Republican Representative (OH-3): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Mike Turner on other issues.

Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
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)
Member of House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform. (Mar 2011)
No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Unelected bureaucracy exists to serve the elected president. (Dec 2019)

Brad Wenstrup on Government Reform

Republican (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Brad Wenstrup 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)
Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Unelected bureaucracy exists to serve the elected president. (Dec 2019)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Mike DeWine on Government Reform

Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Mike DeWine on other issues.

Not healthy when people think election system isn't working. (Jan 2021)
Opposed McCain-Feingold bill limiting political donations. (Oct 2018)
Supports purging voter rolls. (Oct 2018)
Voted NO on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
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 YES 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 NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)

John Kasich on Government Reform

Republican Governor; previously Representative (OH-12); 2000 & 2016 candidate for President: Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for John Kasich on other issues.

Supreme Court should disallow partisan gerrymandering. (Mar 2018)
Supreme Court should disallow partisan gerrymandering. (Mar 2018)
Post-truth environment makes us intolerant of other opinions. (Apr 2017)
1979: refused $5,000 raise as State Senator. (Apr 2017)
Investigate Russian election hacking from within Congress. (Feb 2017)
My judicial appointments are solid conservatives. (Feb 2016)
Country too partisan to appoint justice before election. (Feb 2016)
Freeze all federal regulations for one year. (Jan 2016)
Let states decide how to govern themselves, not DC. (Oct 2015)
Move power, money and influence out of Washington. (Sep 2015)
A handful of billionaires should not decide who is president. (Aug 2015)
Deal with fundraising influencing voting decisions. (Jul 2015)
Require complete & sufficient ID on absentee ballots. (Feb 2014)
End simultaneous registration and early voting. (Feb 2014)
Skinny-down bureaucracy & kick out special interests. (Nov 2010)
Bible study group swelled during 1992 House banking scandal. (Jun 2010)
Separating church and state is goofy misinterpretation. (Jun 2010)
Limited government supported by our Judeo-Christian ethics. (May 2006)
1970s: No judge pay raise until state employee pay raise. (May 2006)
Money affects ability to honestly assess policy situation. (May 2006)
Allow faith-based institutions to address social ills. (May 1999)
Ax Commerce and Energy Depts. (Mar 1999)
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)

Ted Strickland on Government Reform

Democratic Governor; previously Representative (OH-6): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Ted Strickland on other issues.

Overturn Citizens United with constitutional amendment. (Oct 2016)
Citizens United lets billionaires' dark money buy elections. (Sep 2016)
Voluntary spending limits with free access to media. (Nov 1996)
Supports line item veto. (Nov 1996)
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)

Bob Taft on Government Reform

Republican OH Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Taft on other issues.

Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)

Frank Cremeans on Government Reform

Republican Former (1994-) (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Frank Cremeans on other issues.

Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)

Mike DeWine on Government Reform

Former Republican Senator (lost re-election, 2006): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Mike DeWine on other issues.

Not healthy when people think election system isn't working. (Jan 2021)
Opposed McCain-Feingold bill limiting political donations. (Oct 2018)
Supports purging voter rolls. (Oct 2018)
Voted NO on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
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 YES 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 NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)

Eric Fingerhut on Government Reform

2004 former Democratic challenger; previously US Rep: Click here for Eric Fingerhut on other issues.

No stance on record.

Paul Gillmor on Government Reform

Republican (Deceased 2007) (District 5): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Paul Gillmor on other issues.

Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
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)

John Glenn on Government Reform

Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Glenn on other issues.

Voted YES on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
Voted NO on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)

Tony Hall on Government Reform

Democrat (until 2002) (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tony Hall 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)

Martin Hoke on Government Reform

Republican Former (1994-) (District 10): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Martin Hoke on other issues.

Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)

Steve Austria on Government Reform

Republican (Retiring 2012) (District 7): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Steve Austria on other issues.

Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
Sunset Act: review every federal agency every 12 years. (Jan 2009)
No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)

Jennifer Brunner on Government Reform

2010 Dem. Senate Challenger; currently Secretary of State: Click here for Jennifer Brunner on other issues.

No stance on record.

Kevin Coughlin on Government Reform

Former Republican Senate Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kevin Coughlin 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)

Eric Deaton on Government Reform

2010 Constitution Party challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Eric Deaton on other issues.

Limit & regulate campaign contributions. (Aug 2010)
No line item veto; limit "signing statements". (Aug 2010)
Neutral on limiting on political campaign funds. (Mar 2010)
Adhere to 10th Amendment; delegate power to states. (Jul 2010)

Steven Driehaus on Government Reform

Democrat (until 2010) (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Steven Driehaus on other issues.

Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)

Lee Fisher on Government Reform

2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; currently Lt. Gov.: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lee Fisher on other issues.

Campaign spending limits, but no state funding. (Nov 1998)

Paul Hackett on Government Reform

Democratic challenger: Click here for Paul Hackett on other issues.

No stance on record.

Dave Hobson on Government Reform

Republican Representative (OH-7): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Dave Hobson on other issues.

Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)

Stephanie Tubbs Jones on Government Reform

Democratic Representative (OH-11): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Stephanie Tubbs Jones on other issues.

Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)

John Kasich on Government Reform

Republican Governor; previously Representative (OH-12); 2000 & 2016 candidate for President: Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for John Kasich on other issues.

Supreme Court should disallow partisan gerrymandering. (Mar 2018)
Supreme Court should disallow partisan gerrymandering. (Mar 2018)
Post-truth environment makes us intolerant of other opinions. (Apr 2017)
1979: refused $5,000 raise as State Senator. (Apr 2017)
Investigate Russian election hacking from within Congress. (Feb 2017)
My judicial appointments are solid conservatives. (Feb 2016)
Country too partisan to appoint justice before election. (Feb 2016)
Freeze all federal regulations for one year. (Jan 2016)
Let states decide how to govern themselves, not DC. (Oct 2015)
Move power, money and influence out of Washington. (Sep 2015)
A handful of billionaires should not decide who is president. (Aug 2015)
Deal with fundraising influencing voting decisions. (Jul 2015)
Require complete & sufficient ID on absentee ballots. (Feb 2014)
End simultaneous registration and early voting. (Feb 2014)
Skinny-down bureaucracy & kick out special interests. (Nov 2010)
Bible study group swelled during 1992 House banking scandal. (Jun 2010)
Separating church and state is goofy misinterpretation. (Jun 2010)
Limited government supported by our Judeo-Christian ethics. (May 2006)
1970s: No judge pay raise until state employee pay raise. (May 2006)
Money affects ability to honestly assess policy situation. (May 2006)
Allow faith-based institutions to address social ills. (May 1999)
Ax Commerce and Energy Depts. (Mar 1999)
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)

Mary Jo Kilroy on Government Reform

Democrat (until 2010) (District 15): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mary Jo Kilroy on other issues.

Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)

Dennis Kucinich on Government Reform

Democratic Representative (OH-10): Click here for 33 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Kucinich on other issues.

14th and 15th Amendment are being shredded. (Dec 2007)
1967: Argued �not a job agency�; reduce size of City Council. (Nov 2007)
Introduced impeachment resolution to make Cheney accountable. (Jun 2007)
Public campaign financing yields to public control. (Nov 2003)
Public financing for elections. (Aug 2003)
Register on election day; more voting rights enhancements. (Aug 2003)
Give DC residents proper representation. (Aug 2003)
Debate reform opens the door to new candidates. (Aug 2003)
Implement Instant Runoff Voting in US. (Aug 2003)
Will not accept corporate PAC money. (Aug 2003)
Private campaign financing leads to private control of gov�t. (Aug 2003)
Spend money on job creation, not corporate cronies. (Jun 2003)
End privatization: it sells government to lowest bidder. (May 2003)
Voting Record
Voted against certifying 2004 election because of Ohio fraud. (Jul 2007)
Impeach VP Cheney for taking US into Iraq War based on lies. (Apr 2007)
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)
Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
Member of House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform. (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)

Josh Mandel on Government Reform

Former Republican Nominee (withdrew 2018): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Josh Mandel on other issues.

Time will prove widespread fraud & 2020 election stolen. (Feb 2021)
Would allow churches to endorse candidates. (Feb 2021)
No government bailout that I would ever support. (Oct 2012)
Tougher penalties for politicians breaking ethics laws. (Apr 2012)
Does not accept gifts in public office. (Apr 2012)
Public officials should disclose more than is required. (Apr 2012)
Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2012)

Michael Oxley on Government Reform

Republican (District 4): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Michael Oxley on other issues.

Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)

Michael Pryce on Government Reform

Republican Challenger (lost 2012 primary): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Pryce on other issues.

Remove all contribution & spending limits on campaigns. (Nov 2010)

Ralph Regula on Government Reform

Republican Representative (OH-16): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Ralph Regula on other issues.

Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
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)

Tom Sawyer on Government Reform

Democrat (District 14): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Sawyer 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)

Jean Schmidt on Government Reform

Republican Representative (OH-2): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jean Schmidt 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)
Restrict lobbyist gifts & disclose lobbyist info on Internet. (Dec 2005)
Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)

Zack Space on Government Reform

Democrat: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Zack Space 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)
Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)

Louis Stokes on Government Reform

Democrat (retired 1998) (District 21): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Louis Stokes on other issues.

Require debates for recipients of public campaign financing. (Apr 1993)

Jim Traficant on Government Reform

Democrat (District 17): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jim Traficant 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)

George Voinovich on Government Reform

Republican Sr Senator (OH): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for George Voinovich on other issues.

Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
Voted YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
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 YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)

Charlie Wilson on Government Reform

Democrat: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Wilson on other issues.

Supports public funding for political camapigns. (Nov 1998)
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)
Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)

Steven LaTourette on Government Reform

Republican Representative (OH-14): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Steven LaTourette on other issues.

Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
Voted 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)
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 Ney on Government Reform

Republican Representative (OH-18): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Bob Ney 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)

Rob Portman on Government Reform

Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (OH-2): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Rob Portman on other issues.

Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Rated Voted NO on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)

Deborah Pryce on Government Reform

Republican Representative (OH-15): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Deborah Pryce on other issues.

Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
Voted YES on 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)
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)

Ted Strickland on Government Reform

Democratic Governor; previously Representative (OH-6): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Ted Strickland on other issues.

Overturn Citizens United with constitutional amendment. (Oct 2016)
Citizens United lets billionaires' dark money buy elections. (Sep 2016)
Voluntary spending limits with free access to media. (Nov 1996)
Supports line item veto. (Nov 1996)
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)

Betty Sutton on Government Reform

Democrat: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Betty Sutton on other issues.

Six Principles to Fight Corruption in Washington. (Nov 2006)
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)

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