Richard Lugar — Voting Record & Political Positions
U.S. Senator from IN · Republican
Richard Lugar is a Republican U.S. Senator from IN. This page tracks Richard Lugar's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. Served from 1977 to 2013.
Richard Lugar's Voting Record at a Glance
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 1114 bills, 48 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues Richard Lugar Votes On
Taxation
Defense Spending
Immigration
Climate Change
Health Insurance
Foreign Aid
How Richard Lugar Voted on Recent Bills
Yea on “"Fiscal cliff" bill” (2013-01-02) — Bill Passed
Yea on “Middle Class Tax Cut Act” (2012-07-25) — Amendment Rejected
Yea on “Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022.” (2012-03-29) — Motion to Proceed Rejected
Yea on “Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.” (2011-12-14) — Joint Resolution Defeated
Yea on “Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2021.” (2011-04-15) — Motion to Proceed Rejected
Nay on “Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011” (2011-04-05) — Amendment Rejected