Ben Nelson is a Democrat U.S. Senator from NE. This page tracks Ben Nelson's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. Served from 2001 to 2013.
Ben Nelson's Voting Record at a Glance
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 899 bills, 43 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues Ben Nelson Votes On
Taxation
Defense Spending
Health Insurance
Infrastructure
Climate Change
Immigration
How Ben Nelson Voted on Recent Bills
Yea on “"Fiscal cliff" bill” (2013-01-02) — Bill Passed
Nay on “Middle Class Tax Cut Act” (2012-07-25) — Amendment Rejected
Nay on “Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022.” (2012-03-29) — Motion to Proceed Rejected
Nay on “Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.” (2011-12-14) — Joint Resolution Defeated
Nay on “Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2021.” (2011-04-15) — Motion to Proceed Rejected
Nay on “Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011” (2011-04-05) — Amendment Rejected