Barack Obama — Voting Record & Political Positions
U.S. Senator from IL · Democrat
Barack Obama is a Democrat U.S. Senator from IL. This page tracks Barack Obama's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. Served from 2005 to 2008.
Barack Obama's Voting Record at a Glance
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 815 bills, 30 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues Barack Obama Votes On
Taxation
Defense Spending
Health Insurance
Immigration
Infrastructure
Climate Change
How Barack Obama Voted on Recent Bills
Not Voting on “Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008” (2008-09-23) — Cloture Motion Rejected
Not Voting on “Economic Stimulus Act of 2008” (2008-02-08) — Bill Passed
Not Voting on “Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007” (2007-12-19) — Cloture Motion Rejected
Not Voting on “Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.” (2007-07-24) — Joint Resolution Passed
Yea on “Africa Investment Incentive Act of 2006” (2006-12-09) — Motion Agreed to
Nay on “Minimum Wage bill” (2006-07-29) — Cloture Motion Rejected