U.S. Representative for WI's 7th Congressional District · Democrat
David Obey is a Democrat U.S. Representative for WI's 7th Congressional District. This page tracks David Obey's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. Served from 1969 to 2011.
David Obey's Voting Record at a Glance
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 280 bills, 37 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues David Obey Votes On
Defense Spending
Taxation
Infrastructure
Health Insurance
Climate Change
Immigration
How David Obey Voted on Recent Bills
Yea on “Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011” (2010-12-17) — Passed
Yea on “Recognizing and supporting the efforts of Welcome Back Veterans to augment the services provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans' Affairs in providing timely and world-class care for veterans and members of the Armed Forces suffering from PTSD and related psychiatric disorders.” (2010-12-08) — Passed
Yea on “Condemning North Korea in the strongest terms for its unprovoked military attack against South Korea on November 23, 2010.” (2010-12-01) — Passed
Yea on “Recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 374rd anniversary.” (2010-11-30) — Passed
Yea on “Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010” (2010-09-30) — Passed
Yea on “Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011” (2010-07-28) — Agreed to