Richard Baker — Voting Record & Political Positions
U.S. Representative for LA's 6th Congressional District · Republican
Richard Baker is a Republican U.S. Representative for LA's 6th Congressional District. This page tracks Richard Baker's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. Served from 1987 to 2008.
Richard Baker's Voting Record at a Glance
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 712 bills, 45 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues Richard Baker Votes On
Taxation
Defense Spending
Infrastructure
Immigration
Abortion
Health Insurance
How Richard Baker Voted on Recent Bills
Not Voting on “Economic Stimulus Act of 2008” (2008-02-08) — Passed
Nay on “Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007” (2007-12-19) — Passed
Nay on “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3996) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.” (2007-11-09) — Passed
Yea on “Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007” (2007-10-30) — Passed
Nay on “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3056) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the authority of the Internal Revenue Service to use private debt collection companies, to delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, to revise the tax rules on expatriation, and for other purposes.” (2007-10-10) — Passed
Not Voting on “Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007” (2007-10-10) — Failed