James Jeffords — Voting Record & Political Positions
U.S. Senator from VT · Independent
James Jeffords is a Independent U.S. Senator from VT. This page tracks James Jeffords's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. Served from 1975 to 2007.
James Jeffords's Voting Record at a Glance
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 612 bills, 24 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues James Jeffords Votes On
Health Insurance
Taxation
Defense Spending
Infrastructure
Immigration
Climate Change
How James Jeffords Voted on Recent Bills
Nay on “Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit bill” (2003-06-26) — Amendment Rejected
Not Voting on “Africa Investment Incentive Act of 2006” (2006-12-09) — Motion Agreed to
Nay on “Minimum Wage bill” (2006-07-29) — Cloture Motion Rejected
Nay on “Tax Reconciliation bill” (2006-05-11) — Bill Passed
Yea on “Authorization bill FY2007, Defense” (2006-06-22) — Amendment Agreed to
Nay on “Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006” (2006-06-15) — Motion to Table Failed