Gus Bilirakis: Legislative Voting Record and Policy Positions
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This record outlines the past legislative actions and policy stances of a sitting member of Congress, which informs voters about his approach to federal spending, debt management, and reproductive health policy.
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Gus Bilirakis
As a member of Congress, his voting record reflects his legislative actions and policy priorities.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Voted to prohibit federal funding for abortion services.
- Voted to ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions for the life of the mother.
- Sponsored legislation to protect infants who survive abortion procedures.
- Voted to bar federal funding for Planned Parenthood.
- Voted to prohibit the use of federal funds for abortion under the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
- Voted to ban abortions based on sex or race selection.
- Voted against the $825 billion economic recovery package in 2009.
- Voted against the $15 billion bailout for GM and Chrysler in 2008.
- Voted against modifying bankruptcy rules to prevent mortgage foreclosures in 2009.
- Voted to prioritize federal spending in the event the debt limit is reached.
- Supported a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
- Voted against expanding federal research to include additional embryonic stem cell lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why It Matters
This record outlines the past legislative actions and policy stances of a sitting member of Congress, which informs voters about his approach to federal spending, debt management, and reproductive health policy.
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Consistent Fiscal Conservatism
The voting record shows a consistent pattern of opposition to federal stimulus and bailout spending during the 2008-2009 financial crisis.
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