As a senior Senator from Arizona, John McCain has a voting record that we can examine to determine how he has reacted to issues that impact our country and the world. Project Vote Smart has many of the voting records for John McCain, as well as the other candidates for President of the United States (at least the ones that have voting records).
I have picked out several issues that I believe will be on the forefront of the upcoming Presidential campaign, and indicated how he voted. Each issue indicates what year the vote took place. What you can't tell from is why he voted the way he did. In other words, a vote may be based on principle, budget, amendments, or other criteria. You'll have to do that research! At Project Vote Smart you might be able to find speeches or comments that Senator McCain made relative to any particular vote. The brief excerpts of each of the bills mentioned were derived from information provided by Project Vote Smart.
How John McCain Voted
Secure Fence Act 0f 2006 (Immigration) - John McCain Voted YesAuthorizes the construction of an additional 700 miles of double-layered fencing between the U.S. and Mexico.
Iraq Withdrawal Amendment - John McCain Voted Yes
Eliminate the timetable for the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq. 2007.
Death/EstateTax and Minimum Wage Bill of 2006 - John McCain Voted Yes
Increases the federal minimum wage to $7.25 by and increases “Death/Estate Tax” exemptions. 2006.
Flag Desecration Constitutional Amendment - John McCain Voted Yes
Proposing a constitutional amendment that authorized Congress to ban physical desecration of the U.S. flag. 2006.
Hate Crimes Amendment - John McCain Voted No
Expands hate crime definitions and enhances the federal government's ability to investigate and prosecute hate crimes. 2000.
No Child Left Behind Act - John McCain Voted Yes
Authorizes $26.5 billion to update and reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. 2001.
Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 - John McCain Voted Yes
Enhance the energy independence and security of the United States by providing for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources in the Gulf of Mexico.
Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 - John McCain Voted Yes
Authorizse $760 million a year to reduce forest fires, and limits judicial reviews of environmental protection rules.
Teen Pregnancy Education Amendment - John McCain Voted No
Authorizes grants for sexual education programs dealing with contraceptives and abstinence for the prevention of teen pregnancy and sexual transmitted diseases. 2006.
Media in the Middle East Amendment - John McCain Voted Yes
Prohibits the use of funds to monitor news media in the United States and the Middle East and create a database of news stories to promote positive coverage of the war in Iraq. 2006.
Immigration Reform Bill - John McCain Voted Yes
Increases border security and enforcement laws, establishes criteria for U.S. citizenship, and provides financial assistance programs for areas of immigration. 2006.
English As National Language Amendment - John McCain Voted Yes
Declares English as the national language and calls for stricter requirements in language testing and knowledge of U.S. history. 2006.
Increasing Minimum Wage Amendment - John McCain Voted Yes
Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 increase the minimum hourly wage. 2006.
Victims' Rights bill - John McCain Voted Yes
Protects the rights of crime victims. 2004.
United States Policy in Iraq Resolution of 2007 - Did Not Vote
Directs the president to begin the phased redeployment of U.S. forces from Iraq.
Stem Cell Research Act of 2007 - John McCain Voted Yes
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Service to conduct and support research that utilizes human embryonic stem cells.
Reduction of SPAM bill - John McCain Voted Yes
Imposes limitations and penalties on the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail via the Internet. 2003.
CAFTA Implementation Bill - John McCain Voted Yes
Free trade agreement between the United States, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. 2005.
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