Scorecard 107-1
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the 107th Congress (January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2003) and ranks congressmen based on their fidelity to constitutional and limited-government principles.
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Senate Votes
1. Constitutional Amendment to Allow Federal Regulation of Political Speech
Would adopt a constitutional amendment to give Congress "power to set reasonable limits" on federal campaign contributions and expenditures.
2. Gun Buyback Programs
To make available $15 million for "gun buyback initiatives."
3. Anti-Terrorism Authority
Would create the "USA Patriot Act," giving law enforcement and intelligence agencies vast new powers to combat terrorism.
4. Education
Would, as the "No Child Left Behind Act," overhaul education proposals to increase school accountability and reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) for six years.
5. Debt Limit Increase
Would increase the public debt limit by $450 billion for a new ceiling of $6.4 trillion.
6. War Authorization Against Iraq
Authorizes the use of U.S. military force against Iraq, including to enforce any related UN Security Council resolutions.
How did they vote?
