James Oberstar — Voting Record & Political Positions
U.S. Representative for MN's 8th Congressional District · Democrat
James Oberstar is a Democrat U.S. Representative for MN's 8th Congressional District. This page tracks James Oberstar's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. Served from 1975 to 2011.
James Oberstar's Voting Record at a Glance
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 1354 bills, 100 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues James Oberstar Votes On
Taxation
Defense Spending
Infrastructure
Health Insurance
Immigration
Climate Change
How James Oberstar Voted on Recent Bills
Yea on “Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part III” (2010-12-17) — Passed
Yea on “Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2010” (2010-07-30) — Failed
Yea on “American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010” (2010-07-22) — Passed
Yea on “Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2009” (2010-07-21) — Passed
Not Voting on “Firearms Excise Tax Improvement Act of 2010” (2010-06-29) — Passed
Not Voting on “Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010” (2010-06-29) — Passed