Charles Stenholm — Voting Record & Political Positions
U.S. Representative for TX's 17th Congressional District · Democrat
Charles Stenholm is a Democrat U.S. Representative for TX's 17th Congressional District. This page tracks Charles Stenholm's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. Served from 1979 to 2005.
Charles Stenholm's Voting Record at a Glance
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 292 bills, 20 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues Charles Stenholm Votes On
Taxation
Defense Spending
Health Insurance
Infrastructure
Immigration
Public Housing
How Charles Stenholm Voted on Recent Bills
Yea on “Extend Tax Cuts bill” (2004-09-23) — Passed
Yea on “Adoption Tax Relief Guarantee Act” (2004-09-23) — Passed
Nay on “Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1308) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to accelerate the increase in the refundability of the child tax credit, and for other purposes.” (2004-09-23) — Passed
Yea on “Appropriations bill FY2005, Defense” (2004-07-23) — Failed
Yea on “Commercial Aviation MANPADS Defense Act of 2004” (2004-07-22) — Passed
Nay on “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4837) making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.” (2004-07-21) — Passed