Barbara Boxer
Barbara Boxer (b. November 11, 1940, in Brooklyn,NY) is a formerDemocratic member of theU.S. Senate from the state ofCalifornia. Boxer served from 1993 to 2017.
Boxer did not seek re-election to the Senate in 2016. On January 8, 2015, she announced her plan to retire at the end of the current term. She stated, "I'm going to continue working on the issues that I love. I'll have more time to help other people through my PAC for Change community, I have to make sure the Senate seat stays progressive -- that is so critical -- and I want to help our Democratic candidate for president make history. But you know what? I want to come home."[1]
Boxer began her political career by winning election to theU.S. House in 1982. She served in that position until her election to the Senate in 1992.
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Boxer's academic, professional, and political career:[2]
- 1993-2017: U.S. Senator from California
- 1983-1993: U.S. Representative from California
- 1976-1982: Board of Supervisors, Marin County
- 1974-1976: Congressional Aide
- 1972-1974: Newspaper Editor
- 1962-1965: Stockbroker
- 1962: Graduated from Brooklyn College with B.A.
Committee assignments
U.S. Senate
2015-2016
Boxer served on the following committees:[3]
- Select Committee on Ethics,Ranking Member
- Environment and Public Works Committee,Ranking Member
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Subcommittee on East Asia, The Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
- Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy
- Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
- Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights and Global Women's Issues,Ranking Member
2013-2014
Boxer served on the following Senate committees:[4]
- Environment and Public Works,Chairman
- Commerce, Science and Transportation
- Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security
- Subcommittee on Science and Space
- Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance
- Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet
- Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security
- Foreign Relations
- The Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Global Narcotics Affairs
- The Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs
- The Subcommittee on International Operations and Organizations, Human Rights, Democracy and Global Women's IssuesChairman
- The Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs
- Ethics,Chairman
2011-2012
- Commerce, Science and Transportation
- Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security
- Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance
- Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard
- Subcommittee on Science and Space
- Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security
- Environment and Public Works,Chairman
- Foreign Relations
- Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs
- Subcommittee on International Operations and Organizations, Human Rights, Democracy, and Global Women's Issues,Chair
- Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs
- Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Global Narcotics Affairs
- Ethics,Chairman
Key votes
114th Congress
The first session of the114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[5][6] The Senate confirmed 18,117 out of 21,815 executive nominations received (83 percent). For more information pertaining to Boxer's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[7]
Economic and fiscal
Trade Act of 2015
On May 22, 2015, theSenate passedHR 1314, which was used as a legislative vehicle for trade legislation with the titles "Trade Act of 2015" and the "Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015," by a vote of 62-37. The bill proposed giving the presidenttrade promotion authority (TPA). TPA, also known as fast track authority, allows the president to negotiate trade deals that cannot be amended byCongress. Congress casts a simple up or down vote on a trade agreement, and the legislation only requires a simple majority for approval. The bill also included a statement of trade priorities and provisions fortrade adjustment assistance. Boxer voted with 30 otherDemocraticsenators against the bill.[8][9]
Trade promotion authority On June 24, 2015, by a vote of 60-38, theSenate approvedtrade promotion authority (TPA) as part ofHR 2146 - Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act. Boxer was one of 31Democrats to vote against the bill. After, SenateRepublican leadership honored a pledge to supporttrade adjustment assistance (TAA) by passing the measure as part ofHR 1295 - Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 by voice vote. TheHouse passed HR 1295 the following day, on June 25, 2015, and both TPA and TAA were signed into law on June 29, 2015.[10][11][12]
2016 Budget proposal
On May 5, 2015, theSenate voted to approveSConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 51-48. The non-binding resolution will be used to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government before funding runs out on October 1, 2015. The vote marked the first time since 2009 thatCongress approved a joint budget resolution. All 44Democrats, including Boxer, voted against the resolution.[13][14][15]
Defense spending authorization
On November 10, 2015, theSenate passedS 1356 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 by a vote of 91-3. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included "$5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget" and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison.[16][17] Boxer voted with 41Democrats, 48Republicans and one independent in favor of the bill.[18] On November 5, 2015, theHouse passed the bill by a vote of 370-58, and PresidentBarack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.[19]
On June 18, 2015, theSenate passedHR 1735 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 by a vote of 71-25. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Boxer voted with 21Democrats, twoRepublicans and one Independent against the bill.[20] TheHouse passed the bill on May 15, 2015.[21] PresidentBarack Obamavetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.[22]
2015 budget
On October 30, 2015, theSenate passedHR 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 by a vote of 64-35. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.[23] Boxer voted with 43Democrats, 18Republicans and two independents in favor of the bill.[24] It passed theHouse on October 28, 2015.[25] PresidentBarack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.
Foreign Affairs
Iran nuclear deal
- See also:Iran nuclear agreement, 2015
On May 7, 2015, theSenate voted to approveHR 1191 - A bill to provide for congressional review and oversight of agreements relating to Iran's nuclear program, and for other purposes, by a vote of 98-1. The bill requires PresidentBarack Obama to submit the details of a nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review, if negotiators reach a final agreement.Congress will have 30 days to review the deal and vote to approve or disapprove the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran cannot be lifted.Democratic Senator Boxer did not vote on the bill.[26][27]
Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 On September 10, 2015, theSenate voted tofilibuster the measure to disapprove of theIran nuclear deal by a vote of 58-42.[28] Sixty votes were needed to proceed toHJ Res 61 - the Hire More Heroes Act of 2015, the legislative vehicle the Senate was expected to use to disapprove of the Iran nuclear deal. Boxer voted with 39Democrats and two Independents against proceeding to the measure of disapproval.[29]
Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 follow up votes On September 15, 2015, theSenate voted for a second time tofilibuster the measure to disapprove of theIran nuclear deal by a vote of 56-42.[30] Sixty votes were needed to proceed toHJ Res 61 - the Hire More Heroes Act of 2015, the legislative vehicle the Senate was expected to use to disapprove of the Iran nuclear deal. Boxer voted with 39Democrats and two Independents against proceeding to the measure of disapproval.[31] The legislation was voted on for a third time on September 17, and it failed for a third time by a vote of 56-42.[32]
Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 fourth vote On September 17, 2015, theSenate voted tofilibuster a vote onS.Amdt.2656 to S.Amdt.2640 by a vote of 53-45. The amendment proposed prohibiting "the President from waiving, suspending, reducing, providing relief from, or otherwise limiting the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran."[33] Boxer voted with 42Democrats and two Independents against proceeding to the amendment.[34]
Domestic
USA FREEDOM Act of 2015
On June 2, 2015, theSenate passedHR 2048 - the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015 by a vote of 67-32. The legislation revisedHR 3199 - the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 by terminating the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from theForeign Intelligence Surveillance Court and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Boxer voted with 42Democrats, 23Republicans and oneIndependent to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[35][36]
Cyber security
On October 27, 2015, theSenate passedS 754 - the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 by a vote of 74-21.[37] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Boxer voted with 29Democrats, 43Republicans and one independent in favor of the bill.[38]
Immigration
On October 20, 2015, theSenate voted against proceeding to a vote onS 2146 - the Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act by a vote of 54-45. The bill proposed withholding federal funding from "sanctuary jurisdictions" that violate the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 and other federal immigration laws. In addition, the bill proposed increasing "penalties for individuals who illegally reenter the United States after being removed" and providing "liability protection for State and local law enforcement who cooperate with Federal law enforcement."[39] Boxer voted with 41Democrats, oneRepublican and two Independents against proceeding to the bill.[40]
113th Congress
The second session of the113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[41] The Senate confirmed 13,949 out of 18,323 executive nominations received (76.1 percent). For more information pertaining to Boxer's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[42]
National security
Committee vote on Syria
- See also:United States involvement in Syria
On September 4, 2013, theSenate Foreign Relations Committee narrowly approved an authorization for President Obama to use limited force against Syria. It was approved by a 10-7 vote.[43][44]
The vote came after a three-hour briefing with top Obama administration officials, including Secretary of StateJohn Kerry and James Clapper, the director of national intelligence.[43]
Of the nineDemocratic members and eightRepublican members that made up the committee, sevenDemocrats and threeRepublicans voted in favor, while fiveRepublicans and twoDemocrats opposed the authorization.[45] A single "present" vote was cast byEd Markey (D). Boxer was one of the sevenDemocrats who approved the authorization.[46]
John Brennan CIA nomination
Boxer did not vote on the confirmation of John Brennan as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. The nomination was confirmed by the Senate on March 7, 2013, with a vote of 63 - 34. Most Democrats supported the nomination, while Republicans were somewhat divided with roughly one-third supporting the nomination.[47]
Economy
Farm bill
On February 4, 2014, theDemocratic controlledSenate approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013,H.R. 2642, also known as theFarm Bill.[48] It passed theSenate with a vote of 68-32. The nearly 1,000-page bill reformed and continued various programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that will kick in if or when prices drop; however, cuts to the food stamp program cut an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[49] Boxer joined with 46 otherDemocraticsenators in favor of the bill.
2014 Budget
On January 16, 2014, theDemocratic-controlledSenate approvedH.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.[50][51] TheSenate voted 72-26 for the 1,582 page bill, with 17Republicans and 55Democrats voting in favor of the bill.[51] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[52] It included a 1 percent increase in the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel, a $1 billion increase in Head Start funding for early childhood education, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency and left theAffordable Care Act without any drastic cuts. Boxer voted with theDemocratic Party in favor of the bill.[50][51]
Government shutdown
- See also:United States budget debate, 2013
During the shutdown in October 2013, theSenate rejected, down party lines, every House-originated bill that stripped the budget of funding for the Affordable Care Act. A deal was reached late on October 16, 2013, just hours before the debt ceiling deadline. The bill to reopen the government, H.R. 2775, lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made bySenate Democrats was to require income verification forObamacare subsidies.[53] The final vote on H.R. 2775 was 81-18, with all 18 votes against the bill fromRepublican members. Boxer voted with the Democratic Party for the bill.[54]
Boxer announced a proposal to stop pay for members ofCongress during a shutdown.[55]
“It’s absolutely inappropriate. We should be treated the same as everyone,” Boxer said in a news conference on October 1, 2013.[55]
The bill, called the “Government Shutdown and Default Prevention Act,” would prevent members of Congress and the president from receiving pay if “(1) there is more than a 24-hour lapse in appropriations for any federal agency or department as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution, or (2) the federal government is unable to make payments or meet obligations because the public debt limit has been reached.”[55]
Boxer also sent a message toU.S. House SpeakerJohn Boehner saying, “Act like a speaker of the House not just like a speaker of the Republicans and pass my bill so your people don’t get paid.”[55]
“If he is going to force pain on everyone else, he ought to take the pain, he and his members really,” Boxer said.[55]
No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013
Boxer voted for H.R.325 -- No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013. The bill passed the Senate on January 31, 2013, with a vote of 64 - 34. The purpose of the bill was to temporarily suspend the debt ceiling and withhold the pay of members of Congress until a budget could be passed. The vote largely followed party lines with Democrats overwhelmingly supporting it and many Republicans in opposition to the bill.[56]
Immigration
Mexico-U.S. border
Boxer voted against Senate Amendment 1197 -- Requires the Completion of the Fence Along the United States-Mexico Border. The amendment was rejected by the Senate on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 39 - 54. The purpose of the amendment was to require the completion of 350 miles of fence described in the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 before registered provisional immigrant status may be granted. It would also require 700 miles of fence be completed before the status of registered provisional immigrants may be changed to permanent resident status. The vote followed party lines.[57]
Social issues
Violence Against Women (2013)
Boxer voted for S.47 -- Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013. The bill was passed by the Senate on February 12, 2013, with a vote of 78 - 22. The purpose of the bill was to combat violence against women, from domestic violence to international trafficking in persons. All 22 dissenting votes were cast by Republicans.[58]
Previous congressional sessions
Fiscal Cliff
Boxer voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. The bill was passed in the Senate by an 89 - 8 vote on January 1, 2013.[59]
Senator Boxer voted in favor of TARP.[60] According to a Gallup poll from September 13, 2010, 61 percent of Americans disapproved of TARP, while 37 percent approved.[61]
Boxer also supported the stimulus bill.[62] A total of 57 percent of U.S. voters believed that the stimulus had hurt the economy (36 percent) or had no impact (21 percent). Only 38 percent believed the stimulus helped the economy.[63]
In addition, Boxer voted for the health care reform bill.[64] Polling showed that 57% of likely voters at least somewhat favor repeal of the health care reform bill, including 46% who strongly favor repeal. Meanwhile, 35% of likely voters oppose repeal and 51% of likely voters believe the health care reform bill will be bad for the country, while 36% believe it will be beneficial.[65]
Finally, Boxer voted against an amendment that would have defunded the Obama Administration's lawsuit against Arizona over its new immigration law.[66] As of July 8, 2010, 56% of U.S. voters were opposed to the Obama Administration's challenge to the Arizona immigration law.[67]
Issues
Presidential preference
2016 presidential endorsement
✓ Boxer endorsedHillary Clinton for the Democratic primary in the 2016 U.S.presidential election.[68]
- See also:Endorsements for Hillary Clinton
Elections
2016
Boxer did not seek re-election to the Senate in 2016. On January 8, 2015, she announced her plan to retire at the end of the current term.[1]
2010
On November 2, 2010,Barbara Boxer won re-election to theUnited States Senate. She defeated Carly Fiorina (R),Gail Lightfoot (L),Marsha Feinland (P&F), Duane Roberts (G), Edward Noonan (American Independent), and several write-in candidates in the general election.[69]
| U.S. Senate, California General Election, 2010 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Barbara Boxerincumbent | 52.2% | 5,218,441 | |
| Republican | Carly Fiorina | 42.2% | 4,217,366 | |
| Libertarian | Gail Lightfoot | 1.8% | 175,242 | |
| Peace and Freedom | Marsha Feinland | 1.4% | 135,093 | |
| Green | Duane Roberts | 1.3% | 128,510 | |
| American Independent | Edward Noonan | 1.3% | 125,441 | |
| Write-in | James Harris | 0% | 41 | |
| Write-in | Connor Vlakancic | 0% | 11 | |
| Write-in | Jerry Leon Carroll | 0% | 10 | |
| Write-in | Hans Kugler | 0% | 5 | |
| Total Votes | 10,000,160 | |||
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2004 On November 2, 2004, Barbara Boxer won re-election to theUnited States Senate. She defeated Bill Jones (R), Marsha Feinland (P&F), Jim Gray (L) and Don Grundmann (American Independent) in the general election.[70]
1998 On November 3, 1998, Barbara Boxer won re-election to theUnited States Senate. She defeated Matt Fong (R), Ted Brown (L), Timothy Erich (Reform), H. Joseph Perrin, Sr. (American Independent), Ophie Beltran (P&F) and Brian Rees (Natural Law) in the general election.[71]
1992 On November 3, 1992, Barbara Boxer won election to theUnited States Senate. She defeated Bruce Herschensohn (R), Jerome McCready (American Independent), Genevieve Torres (P&F) and June Genis (L) in the general election.[72]
1990 On November 6, 1990, Barbara Boxer won re-election to theUnited States House. She defeated Bill Boerum (R) in the general election.[73]
1988 On November 8, 1988, Barbara Boxer won re-election to theUnited States House. She defeated William Steinmetz (R) in the general election.[74]
1986 On November 4, 1986, Barbara Boxer won re-election to theUnited States House. She defeated Franklin Ernst, III (R) in the general election.[75]
1984 On November 6, 1984, Barbara Boxer won re-election to theUnited States House. She defeated Douglas Binderup (R) and Howard Creighton (L) in the general election.[76]
1982 On November 2, 1982, Barbara Boxer won election to theUnited States House. She defeated Dennis McQuaid (R), Howard Creighton (L) and Timothy-Allen Albertson (P&F) in the general election.[77]
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Campaign finance summary
Note: The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties. Depending on the election or state, this may represent only a portion of all the funds spent on their behalf.Satellite spending groups may or may not have expended funds related to the candidate or politician on whose page you are reading this disclaimer. Campaign finance data from elections may be incomplete. For elections to federal offices, complete data can be found at theFEC website. Clickhere for more on federal campaign finance law andhere for more on state campaign finance law.
| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | U.S. Senate (California) | Won | $29,331,343 | N/A** |
| 2004 | U.S. Senate (California) | Won | $16,658,496 | N/A** |
| Grand total | $45,989,839 | N/A** | ||
| Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). | ||||
| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
| Note: Totals above reflect only available data. | ||||
Endorsements
2012
Boxer endorsedRepresentativeHoward Berman over primary opponent and fellow incumbentBrad Sherman in theDistrict 30 congressional election. She stated, "Because of Brad’s campaign mailing, which outrageously tries to connect you to the San Bruno tragedy, I will no longer stay neutral in this race." This is referring to a 2010 explosion in San Bruno, which resulted in eight deaths, caused by PG&E's failure to maintain their gas line.[78]
Personal Gain Index
- See also:Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)
- See also:Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)
ThePersonal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of theU.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:
PGI: Change in net worth
Based oncongressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available byOpenSecrets.org, Boxer's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $1,182,007 and $5,481,000. That averages to$3,331,503, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic senators in 2012 of $13,566,333.90. Boxer ranked as the 41st most wealthy senator in 2012.[79] Between 2004 and 2012, Boxer's calculated net worth[80] decreased by an average of 2 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[81]
| Barbara Boxer Yearly Net Worth | |
|---|---|
| Year | Average Net Worth |
| 2004 | $4,057,706 |
| 2012 | $3,331,503 |
| Growth from 2004 to 2012: | −18% |
| Average annual growth: | −2%[82] |
| Comparatively, theAmerican citizen experienced a median yearlydecline in net worth of-0.94%.[83] | |
The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress.
PGI: Donation Concentration Metric
Filings required by theFederal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated byOpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). In the113th Congress, Boxer is the Chair of theUnited States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Boxer received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by theLawyers/Law Firms industry.
From 1989-2014,19.58 percent of Boxer's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[84]
| Barbara Boxer Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $76,218,139 |
| Total Spent | $66,689,762 |
| Chair of theUnited States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works | |
| Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $5,248,607 |
| Women's Issues | $3,061,698 |
| Retired | $2,703,446 |
| TV/Movies/Music | $2,596,718 |
| Real Estate | $1,314,372 |
| % total in top industry | 6.89% |
| % total in top two industries | 10.9% |
| % total in top five industries | 19.58% |
Analysis
Ideology and leadership
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship byGovTrack, Boxer was afar-left Democrat as of July 2014. This was the same rating Boxer received in June 2013.[85]
Like-minded colleagues
The websiteOpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[86]
Boxer most often voted with: | Boxer least often voted with: |
Lifetime voting record
According to the websiteGovTrack, Boxer missed 304 of 7,645 roll call votes from February 1993 to September 2015. This amounts to 4 percent, which is worse than the median of 1.6 percent among current senators as of September 2015.[87]
Congressional staff salaries
The websiteLegistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Boxer paid her congressional staff a total of $4,412,720 in 2011. She ranked 1st on the list of the highest paid Democratic senatorial staff salaries and ranked 1st overall of the highest paid senatorial staff salaries in 2011. Overall,California ranked 1st in average salary for senatorial staff. The averageU.S. Senate congressional staff was paid $2,529,141.70 in fiscal year 2011.[88]
National Journal vote ratings
- See also:National Journal vote ratings
Each yearNational Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Click the link above for the full ratings of all members of Congress.
2013
Boxer ranked 16th in the liberal rankings among U.S. senators in 2013.[89]
2012
Boxer ranked 10th in the liberal rankings among U.S. senators in 2012.[90]
2011
Boxer ranked 5th in the liberal rankings among U.S. senators in 2011.[91]
Voting with party
The websiteOpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.
2014
Boxer voted with the Democratic Party96.1 percent of the time, which ranked 20th among the 53 Senate Democratic members as of July 2014.[92]
2013
Boxer voted with the Democratic Party95.5 percent of the time, which ranked 19th among the 52 Senate Democratic members as of June 2013.[93]
2016 Democratic National Convention
- Delegate to the 2016 DNC (click to expand)
- See also:Democratic National Convention, 2016
Barbara Boxer Democratic National Convention, 2016 Status: Superdelegate State: California Supporting: Hillary Clinton Delegates to the DNC 2016 Calendar and delegate rules overview •Types of delegates •State election law and delegates •Superdelegates by state Boxer wasa superdelegate to the2016 Democratic National Convention fromCalifornia.[94] Boxer was one of 75 superdelegates from California. Superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention were not bound by the results of their state’s primary or caucus to support a specific presidential candidate. Boxer supportedHillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination.[95] Clinton formally won the Democratic nomination for president onJuly 26, 2016.[96]
What is a superdelegate?
Superdelegates in 2016 were automatic delegates to the Democratic National Convention, meaning that, unlike regular delegates, they were not elected to this position. Also unlike regular delegates, they were not required to pledge their support to any presidential candidate, and they were not bound by the results of their state's presidential primary election or caucus. In 2016, superdelegates included members of the Democratic National Committee, Democratic members of Congress, Democratic governors, and distinguished party leaders, including former presidents and vice presidents. All superdelegates were free to support any presidential candidate of their choosing at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.[97]
California primary results
In California's Democratic primary—which took place on June 7, 2016—475 pledged delegates were at stake, more than any other state in the 2016 Democratic nominating season. California's delegate haul represented almost20 percent of the2,383 delegates needed to secure the Democratic nomination and almost12 percent of the4,038 pledged delegates up for grabs in 2016. Polling from March and April showedHillary Clinton with a lead in California over rivalBernie Sanders, ranging from six to 14 points. In 2008, Clinton won the state overBarack Obama 52 to 43 percent. California's pledged delegates were allocated on aproportional basis. California's73superdelegates were not required to adhere to the results of the June 7 primary election.
California Democratic Primary, 2016 Candidate Vote % Votes Delegates Hillary Clinton54.2% 2,580,865 269 Bernie Sanders 44.9% 2,135,718 206 Roque De La Fuente 0.2% 7,757 0 Henry Hewes 0.1% 6,997 0 Keith Judd 0.1% 6,771 0 Michael Steinberg 0.2% 10,247 0 Willie Wilson 0.2% 11,260 0 Totals 4,759,615 475 Source:The New York Times andCalifornia Secretary of State Delegate allocation
California had 551 delegates at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Of this total, 476 werepledged delegates. National party rules stipulated how Democratic delegates in all states were allocated. Pledged delegates were allocated to a candidate in proportion to the votes he or she received in a state's primary or caucus. A candidate was eligible to receive a share of the state'spledged delegates if he or she won at least 15 percent of the votes cast in the primary or caucus. There were three types of pledged Democratic delegates: congressional district delegates, at-large delegates, and party leaders and elected officials (PLEOs). Congressional district delegates were allocated proportionally based on the primary or caucus results in a given district. At-large and PLEO delegates were allocated proportionally based on statewide primary results.[98][99]
Seventy-five party leaders and elected officials served asunpledged delegates. These delegates were not required to adhere to the results of a state's primary or caucus.[98][100]
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- ↑Biographical Director of the United States Congress, "Barbara Boxer," accessed October 20, 2011
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- ↑The Hill, "Senate approves fast-track, sending trade bill to White House," June 24, 2015
- ↑The Hill, "Obama signs trade bills," June 29, 2015
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- ↑Senate.gov, "On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 2146)," accessed November 2, 2015
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- ↑Project Vote Smart, "PN 48 - Nomination of John Brennan to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency - Voting Record," accessed September 25, 2013
- ↑Senate.gov, "H.R. 2642 (Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013)," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑NY Times, "Senate Passes Long-Stalled Farm Bill, With Clear Winners and Losers," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑50.050.1Politico, "Senate approves $1.1 trillion spending bill," accessed January 20, 2014
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- ↑The Washington Post, "Reid, McConnell propose bipartisan Senate bill to end shutdown, extend borrowing," accessed October 16, 2013
- ↑Senate.gov, "H.R. 2775 As Amended," accessed October 31, 2013
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- ↑Project Vote Smart, "S Amdt 1197 - Requires the Completion of the Fence Along the United States-Mexico Border - Voting Record," accessed September 25, 2013
- ↑Project Vote Smart, "S 47 - Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Voting Record," accessed September 25, 2013
- ↑U.S. Senate, "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff," accessed January 4, 2013
- ↑Senate.gov, "Roll Call," September 13, 2010
- ↑Gallup, "Among Recent Bills, Financial Reform a Lone Plus for Congress," September 13, 2010
- ↑Senate.gov, "Roll Call," September 13, 2010
- ↑Rasmussen, "38% Say Stimulus Plan Helped Economy, 36% Say It Hurt," August 24, 2010
- ↑Senate.gov, "Roll Call," September 13, 2010
- ↑Rasmussen, "61% Favor Repeal of Healthcare Law," September 20, 2010
- ↑Senate.gov, "Roll Call," September 13, 2010
- ↑http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/immigration/56_oppose_justice_department_challenge_of_arizona_law_61_favor_similar_law_in_their_stateRasmussen Reports, "56% Oppose Justice Department Challenge of Arizona Law, 61% Favor Similar Law in their State," July 8, 2010]
- ↑ABC News, "In Secret Letter, Senate Democratic Women Rally Behind Hillary Clinton," October 30, 2013
- ↑U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
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- ↑U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1998," accessed March 28, 2013
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- ↑U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 1982," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑TheHill.com, "Sen. Boxer picks Berman over Sherman," February 21, 2012
- ↑OpenSecrets, "Barbara Boxer (D-Calif), 2012," accessed March 4, 2013
- ↑This figure represents the average annual percentage growth from either 2004 (if the member entered office in 2004 or earlier) or their first year in office (as noted in the chart below) to 2012, divided by the number of years calculated.
- ↑This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
- ↑This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
- ↑This figure was calculated using median asset data from the Census Bureau. Please see theCongressional Net Worth data for Ballotpedia spreadsheet for more information on this calculation.
- ↑OpenSecrets.org, "Sen. Barbara Boxer," accessed September 18, 2014
- ↑GovTrack, "Barbara Boxer," accessed July 17, 2014
- ↑OpenCongress, "Barbara Boxer," accessed September 23, 2015
- ↑GovTrack, "Sen. Barbara Boxer (D)," accessed September 23, 2015
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- ↑National Journal, "2013 Senate Vote Ratings," accessed July 17, 2014
- ↑National Journal, "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," February 21, 2013
- ↑National Journal, "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: Senate," accessed February 23, 2012
- ↑OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
- ↑OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
- ↑Ballotpedia's list of superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention is based on our own research and lists provided by the Democratic National Committee to Vox.com inFebruary 2016 andMay 2016. If you think we made an error in identifying superdelegates, please send an email toeditor@ballotpedia.org.
- ↑FiveThirtyEight, “The Endorsement Primary,” accessed May 31, 2016
- ↑To find out which candidate a superdelegate supported, Ballotpedia sought out public statements from the superdelegate in other media outlets and on social media. If we were unable to find a public statement that clearly articulated which candidate the superdelegate supported at the national convention, we listed that superdelegate as "unknown." If you believe we made an error in identifying which candidate a superdelegate supported, please email us ateditor@ballotpedia.org.
- ↑Congressional Research Service, "The Presidential Nominating Process and the National Party Conventions, 2016: Frequently Asked Questions," December 30, 2015
- ↑98.098.1Democratic National Committee, "2016 Democratic National Convention Delegate/Alternate Allocation," updated February 19, 2016
- ↑The Green Papers, "2016 Democratic Convention," accessed May 7, 2021
- ↑Democratic National Committee's Office of Party Affairs and Delegate Selection, "Unpledged Delegates -- By State," May 27, 2016
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