U.S. Representative for NC's 12th Congressional District · Democrat
Melvin Watt is a Democrat U.S. Representative for NC's 12th Congressional District. This page tracks Melvin Watt's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. Served from 1993 to 2014.
Melvin Watt's Voting Record at a Glance
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 1277 bills, 80 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues Melvin Watt Votes On
Taxation
Defense Spending
Infrastructure
Health Insurance
Immigration
Public Housing
How Melvin Watt Voted on Recent Bills
Nay on “Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014” (2013-10-17) — Passed
Yea on “Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act of 2013” (2013-08-02) — Failed
Yea on “Fairness for American Families Act” (2013-07-17) — Failed
Yea on “Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2013” (2013-04-15) — Passed
Nay on “Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2013” (2013-04-15) — Failed
Nay on “To amend section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, to require that annual budget submissions of the President to Congress provide an estimate of the cost per taxpayer of the deficit, and for other purposes.” (2013-03-05) — Passed