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Mick Cornett on Energy & Oil
Republican candidate for governor of Oklahoma: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mick Cornett on other issues.
  • Move away from the oil and gas industry. (Aug 2018)
  • Recognizes energy's role in workforce, sees future in wind. (Dec 2008)
Joe Dorman on Energy & Oil
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for Joe Dorman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Drew Edmondson on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for governor of Oklahoma: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Drew Edmondson on other issues.
  • Applauds oil and gas reps for backing up restoring GPT to 7%. (Jun 2018)
Mary Fallin on Energy & Oil
Republican: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Mary Fallin on other issues.
  • 20% reduction in energy use among state agencies by 2020. (Feb 2013)
  • Fewer regulations on our plentiful hydrocarbon reserves. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Letter to Congress supporting renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
Brad Henry on Energy & Oil
Democratic OK Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brad Henry on other issues.
  • Promote fuel technology. (Nov 2002)
Scott Inman on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Scott Inman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Connie Johnson on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for Oklahoma Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Connie Johnson on other issues.
  • Strongly support prioritizing green energy. (Sep 2014)
  • Stop subsidizing dirty fossil fuels. (Jun 2014)
Joe Maldonado on Energy & Oil
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Maldonado on other issues.
  • Freer market will allow energy that is greener. (May 2018)
Chris Powell on Energy & Oil
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chris Powell on other issues.
  • All energy production should treated equally before the law. (May 2018)
Gary Richardson on Energy & Oil
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for Gary Richardson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kevin Stitt on Energy & Oil
Republican candidate for governor of Oklahoma: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kevin Stitt on other issues.
  • Protect oil and gas industry from radical liberals. (Feb 2021)
Ervin Yen on Energy & Oil
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Ervin Yen on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

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Abby Broyles on Energy & Oil
Democratic nominee for Senate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Abby Broyles on other issues.
  • Reverse climate change while protecting jobs & way of life. (Jul 2020)
James Inhofe on Energy & Oil
Republican Sr Senator (OK): Click here for 36 full quotes OR click here for James Inhofe on other issues.
  • No subsidies for wind and solar. (Sep 2014)
  • FactCheck: Bush made change to "climate change," not Obama. (Feb 2012)
  • Stop cap-and-trade from getting in via regulatory back door. (Feb 2012)
  • Restricting fossil fuels will not spur shift to other energy. (Feb 2012)
  • God promised to maintain cold & hot seasons. (Feb 2012)
  • Fight cap-and-trade on jobs, taxes, and gas prices. (Feb 2012)
  • Yes, we can produce our way to energy security. (Feb 2012)
  • China & India oppose binding carbon emission cuts. (Feb 2012)
  • Introduced Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. (Feb 2012)
  • Solyndra symbolizes Obama's war on American fossil fuel jobs. (Feb 2012)
  • Man-made global warming is the greatest hoax ever. (Feb 2012)
  • Stand strong against mandatory cap-and-trade. (Jan 2008)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted NO on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted NO on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
  • Voted NO on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
  • Voted NO on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted NO on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
  • Voted YES on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted YES on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
  • Voted YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
  • Rated 17% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Open the Outer Continental Shelf for oil & gas leasing. (Jun 2008)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
Connie Johnson on Energy & Oil
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Connie Johnson on other issues.
  • Strongly support prioritizing green energy. (Sep 2014)
  • Stop subsidizing dirty fossil fuels. (Jun 2014)
T.W. Shannon on Energy & Oil
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for T.W. Shannon on other issues.
  • Tax credit for converting motor vehicles to clean fuel. (May 2013)
Matt Silverstein on Energy & Oil
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Matt Silverstein on other issues.
  • Lead on new energy as well as old, including in-state coal. (Nov 2013)
Mike Workman on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for Senate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Workman on other issues.
  • Support alternative energy to fight climate change. (Aug 2016)

House:


Dan Boren on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (OK-2): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Dan Boren on other issues.
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)
  • Rated 50% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Establish a Carbon Storage Research Corporation. (Mar 2009)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
  • No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
Jim Bridenstine on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 1): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Jim Bridenstine on other issues.
  • Lift restrictions on clean drilling in our own territory. (Nov 2012)
  • No credible evidence that CO2 affects global climate. (Oct 2012)
  • Opposes regulating greenhouse gas emissions. (Sep 2012)
  • Supports offshore energy production. (Sep 2012)
  • Let states lease energy rights on federal lands. (Jun 2013)
  • Let wind energy production tax credit expire. (Aug 2014)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Federal collaboration for advanced nuclear technologies. (Nov 2015)
Tom Cole on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (OK-4): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Tom Cole on other issues.
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Require 80% fuel-choice vehicles by 2018. (May 2011)
  • Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
  • No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
  • Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Sponsored bill to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Kevin Hern on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kevin Hern on other issues.
  • Regulating climate change is not a government responsibility. (Sep 2018)
  • PVS:Don't regulate greenhouse gas emissions. (Aug 2018)
  • Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Kendra Horn on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kendra Horn on other issues.
  • Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Frank Dean Lucas on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (OK-3): Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for Frank Dean Lucas on other issues.
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
  • Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Federal collaboration for advanced nuclear technologies. (Jan 2016)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
  • Include agricultural products in renewable fuels. (May 2009)
Markwayne Mullin on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Markwayne Mullin on other issues.
  • Domestic energy production is a matter of national security. (Nov 2012)
  • Let states lease energy rights on federal lands. (Jun 2013)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Steve Russell on Energy & Oil
Republican House Member (District 5): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Steve Russell on other issues.
  • Expand our energy sector; it's vital to national security. (Sep 2014)
  • No subsidies for wind and solar. (Sep 2014)
  • Supports Keystone XL, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports Keystone XL, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)

Former candidates & officeholders:


James Lankford on Energy & Oil
Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for James Lankford on other issues.
  • Encourage domestic drilling & refining of oil & gas. (Aug 2010)
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
Frank Keating on Energy & Oil
Former Republican Governor (1995-2002): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Frank Keating on other issues.
  • Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
  • Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
  • More funding to develop domestic energy supplies. (Sep 2001)
  • Use federal funds for nuclear cleanup, with state input. (Sep 2001)
  • Share offshore oil development revenue with states. (Sep 2001)
Steve Largent on Energy & Oil
Former Republican Challenger (2002): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Steve Largent on other issues.
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Brad Carson on Energy & Oil
2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Brad Carson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)
Don Nickles on Energy & Oil
Former Republican incumbent; retired 2004: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Don Nickles on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted NO on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
  • Voted YES on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted YES on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
  • Voted YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
  • Voted NO on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
David Walters on Energy & Oil
2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (OK): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for David Walters on other issues.
  • Stop transport of nuclear waste through OK. (Sep 2002)
  • Support wind farms and alternative fuel development. (Sep 2002)
  • Opposes new oil drilling in Alaska. (Sep 2002)
Brad Carson on Energy & Oil
Democrat (Retired) (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Brad Carson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)
Tom Coburn on Energy & Oil
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (OK-2): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Tom Coburn on other issues.
  • Let ethanol tax credit permanently expire. (Apr 2012)
  • Base energy policy on national interest, not environment. (Apr 2012)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
  • Voted NO on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
  • Voted NO on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Rated 17% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Open the Outer Continental Shelf for oil & gas leasing. (Jun 2008)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
  • Let states lease energy rights on federal lands. (Jun 2013)
Mary Fallin on Energy & Oil
Republican: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Mary Fallin on other issues.
  • 20% reduction in energy use among state agencies by 2020. (Feb 2013)
  • Fewer regulations on our plentiful hydrocarbon reserves. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Letter to Congress supporting renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
Ernest Istook on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 5): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Ernest Istook on other issues.
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Steve Largent on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Steve Largent on other issues.
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Mark Myles on Energy & Oil
2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mark Myles on other issues.
  • Expand offshore drilling and natural gas in the short-term. (Jul 2010)
Andrew Rice on Energy & Oil
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Andrew Rice on other issues.
  • Opposes a windfall-profits tax. (Oct 2008)
  • Invest in switchgrass and natural gas resources. (May 2008)
  • Advocate for reduced carbon emissions. (Mar 2008)
Wes Watkins on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Wes Watkins on other issues.
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
J.C. Watts on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for J.C. Watts on other issues.
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Stephanie Bice on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 5): Click here for Stephanie Bice on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Coburn on Energy & Oil
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (OK-2): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Tom Coburn on other issues.
  • Let ethanol tax credit permanently expire. (Apr 2012)
  • Base energy policy on national interest, not environment. (Apr 2012)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
  • Voted NO on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
  • Voted NO on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Rated 17% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Open the Outer Continental Shelf for oil & gas leasing. (Jun 2008)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
  • Let states lease energy rights on federal lands. (Jun 2013)
James Lankford on Energy & Oil
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for James Lankford on other issues.
  • Encourage domestic drilling & refining of oil & gas. (Aug 2010)
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
John Sullivan on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (OK-1): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for John Sullivan on other issues.
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
  • No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
  • Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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