John Edwards — Voting Record & Political Positions

U.S. Senator from NC · Democrat

John Edwards is a Democrat U.S. Senator from NC. This page tracks John Edwards's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. Served from 1999 to 2005.

John Edwards's Voting Record at a Glance

• Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 191 bills, 7 of which were enacted into law.

Top Issues John Edwards Votes On

• Defense Spending
• Health Insurance
• Taxation
• Immigration
• Infrastructure
• Public Housing

How John Edwards Voted on Recent Bills

• Yea on “Appropriations bill FY2005, Defense” (2004-07-23) — Amendment Agreed to
• Yea on “Concurrent Receipt bill” (2003-11-12) — Amendment Rejected
• Not Voting on “Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2004” (2003-11-12) — Bill Passed
• Yea on “Iraq Supplemental Appropriations, FY 2004 bill” (2003-10-17) — Amendment Rejected
• Not Voting on “Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit bill” (2003-06-26) — Amendment Rejected
• Not Voting on “Extend Tax Cuts bill” (2004-09-23) — Conference Report Agreed to

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