James Turner — Voting Record & Political Positions
U.S. Representative for TX's 2nd Congressional District · Democrat
James Turner is a Democrat U.S. Representative for TX's 2nd Congressional District. This page tracks James Turner's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. Served from 1997 to 2005.
James Turner's Voting Record at a Glance
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 261 bills, 19 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues James Turner Votes On
Defense Spending
Taxation
Health Insurance
Infrastructure
Immigration
Public Housing
How James Turner Voted on Recent Bills
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
Yea on “Military Housing Improvement Act of 2004” (2004-07-21) — Passed
Nay on “Reaffirming unwavering commitment to the Taiwan Relations Act, and for other purposes.” (2004-07-15) — Passed
Yea on “Revising the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2005 as it applies in the House of Representatives.” (2004-06-24) — Failed