William Jefferson — Voting Record & Political Positions
U.S. Representative for LA's 2nd Congressional District · Democrat
William Jefferson is a Democrat U.S. Representative for LA's 2nd Congressional District. This page tracks William Jefferson's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. Served from 1991 to 2009.
William Jefferson's Voting Record at a Glance
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 1488 bills, 57 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues William Jefferson Votes On
Taxation
Health Insurance
Defense Spending
Infrastructure
Immigration
Public Housing
How William Jefferson Voted on Recent Bills
Yea on “Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008” (2008-09-26) — Passed
Yea on “Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008” (2008-09-24) — Passed
Yea on “Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2008” (2008-09-24) — Passed
Nay on “Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008” (2008-09-23) — Failed
Yea on “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance.” (2008-09-11) — Passed
Yea on “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6275) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide individuals temporary relief from the alternative minimum tax, and for other purposes.” (2008-06-25) — Passed