Christopher Shays — Voting Record & Political Positions
U.S. Representative for CT's 4th Congressional District · Republican
Christopher Shays is a Republican U.S. Representative for CT's 4th Congressional District. This page tracks Christopher Shays's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. Served from 1987 to 2009.
Christopher Shays's Voting Record at a Glance
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 1676 bills, 79 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues Christopher Shays Votes On
Taxation
Defense Spending
Immigration
Health Insurance
Infrastructure
Climate Change
How Christopher Shays Voted on Recent Bills
Nay on “Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008” (2008-09-26) — Passed
Yea on “Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008” (2008-09-24) — Passed
Yea on “Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2008” (2008-09-24) — Passed
Yea on “Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008” (2008-09-23) — Failed
Yea on “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance.” (2008-09-11) — Passed
Nay on “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6275) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide individuals temporary relief from the alternative minimum tax, and for other purposes.” (2008-06-25) — Passed