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Daniel Donovan (New York)

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Daniel Donovan
Prior offices:
U.S. House New York District 11
Years in office: 2015 - 2019
Predecessor:Michael Grimm (R)
Successor:Max Rose (D)

Richmond County District Attorney
Years in office: 2003 - 2015

Elections and appointments
Last election
November 6, 2018
Education
High school
Monsignor Farrell High School, 1974
Bachelor's
St. John's University, 1978
Law
Fordham University School of Law, 1988
Contact

Daniel Donovan (Republican Party) was a member of theU.S. House, representingNew York's 11th Congressional District. He assumed office on May 12, 2015. He left office on January 3, 2019.

Donovan (Republican Party) ran for re-election to theU.S. House to representNew York's 11th Congressional District. He lost in the general election onNovember 6, 2018.

Donovan is a former district attorney forRichmond County, New York. He previously ran unsuccessfully forNew York Attorney General in 2010 after the seat was vacated byAndrew Cuomo (D).[1]

Biography

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Donovan earned his B.A. in criminal justice from St. John's University in 1978. He later received a J.D. from the Fordham University School of Law in 1988.[2]

Donovan was named as an assistant to Robert M. Morgenthau, district attorney ofNew York County, in 1989. After seven years in the position, he left to become chief of staff to Staten Island Borough President Guy V. Molinari. In 2002, Donovan was appointed deputy borough president of Staten Island by James Molinaro, who succeeded Guy Molinari as borough president. He served as the Richmond County District Attorney from 2003 to 2015.[2]

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Donovan's academic, professional, and political career:[3]

  • 2015-2019: U.S. Representative fromNew York's 11th Congressional District
  • 2003-2015: Richmond County, N.Y., district attorney
  • 2002-2003: Staten Island deputy borough president
  • 1996-2002: Staff, Staten Island Borough President Guy V. Molinari
  • 1989-1996: Assistant district attorney, Manhattan, N.Y.
  • 1988: Graduated from Fordham University with a J.D.

Elections

2018

See also:New York's 11th Congressional District election, 2018
See also:New York's 11th Congressional District election (June 26, 2018 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 11

Max Rose defeated incumbentDaniel Donovan andHenry Bardel in the general election for U.S. House New York District 11 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Max Rose
Max Rose (D)
 
53.0
 
101,823
Image of Daniel Donovan
Daniel Donovan (R)
 
46.6
 
89,441
Image of Henry Bardel
Henry Bardel (G)
 
0.4
 
774

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Total votes: 192,038
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 11

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 11 on June 26, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Max Rose
Max Rose
 
63.3
 
11,539
Image of Michael DeVito Jr.
Michael DeVito Jr.
 
20.0
 
3,642
Image of Omar Vaid
Omar Vaid
 
8.7
 
1,589
Image of Radhakrishna Mohan
Radhakrishna Mohan
 
3.9
 
719
Paul Sperling
 
2.7
 
486
Zach Emig
 
1.4
 
249

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Total votes: 18,224
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 11

IncumbentDaniel Donovan defeatedMichael Grimm in the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 11 on June 26, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Daniel Donovan
Daniel Donovan
 
62.9
 
13,515
Image of Michael Grimm
Michael Grimm
 
37.1
 
7,957

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Total votes: 21,472
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2016

See also:New York's 11th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpediarated this race as safely Republican. IncumbentDaniel Donovan defeatedRichard Reichard (D) andHenry Bardel (Green) in the general election on November 8, 2016. No candidate faced any opposition in the primaries on June 28, 2016.[4][5]

U.S. House, New York District 11 General Election, 2016
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngDaniel DonovanIncumbent61.6%142,934
    Democratic Richard Reichard36.7%85,257
    Green Henry Bardel1.7%3,906
Total Votes232,097
Source:New York Board of Elections

2015

See also:New York's 11th Congressional District special election, 2015
U.S. House, New York District 11 Special General Election, 2015
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngDaniel Donovan58.3%24,797
    Democratic Vincent Gentile40.1%17,049
    Green James Lane1.3%567
    N/A Write-in votes0.2%96
Total Votes42,509
Source:New York State Board of Elections, "State of New York State Board of Elections 11th Congressional District," accessed September 3, 2021

2010

See also:New York Attorney General election, 2010

On November 2, 2010,Eric Schneiderman won election to the office of New York Attorney General. He defeated Dan Donovan (R), Carl Person (L) and Ramon Jimenez (Frdm) in the general election.

New York Attorney General, 2010
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    DemocraticGreen check mark transparent.pngEric Schneiderman55.8%2,477,438
    Republican Dan Donovan43%1,909,525
    Libertarian Carl Person0.8%36,488
    FDM Ramon Jimenez0.4%18,028
Total Votes4,441,479
Election results viaNew York Board of Elections.

Campaign themes

2018

Campaign website

Donovan's campaign website stated the following:

Transportation

Improving transportation for the 11th congressional district is one of my top priorities in Washington. Staten Islanders have the longest commute in the country and the residents of south Brooklyn don’t have it much better. After a long-fought battle, we worked in a bipartisan manner to pass the most comprehensive transit bill in years. The bill was a big victory for New York City with funding for many of the City’s top transit priorities, including stable mass transit dollars and more money for the Staten Island ferry. But our work is not done. I am continuing to fight for new transportation projects like the West Shore Light Rail and Bus Rapid Transit.

Taxes/Economy

The middle-class is getting squeezed. Washington’s out-of-control spending has driven taxes and the cost of living through the roof, and too many New Yorkers are still unemployed or underemployed. It’s time to start making the federal government more accountable. We need to cut taxes and reform the burdensome regulations that are killing jobs and economic growth. Reforming the tax code to make it flatter and simpler, peeling back excessive regulations and creating a balanced budget will spark the economy and unleash the entrepreneurial spirit.

Hurricane Sandy

The people of the 11th congressional district suffered catastrophic damage from Superstorm Sandy. Almost four years later, people are still not in their homes. This is simply unacceptable. When I got to Washington, the first bill I introduced was to reform FEMA. This signature legislation, the Flood Insurance Mitigation and Policyholder Protection Act (FIMPPA) addresses fraudulent engineering practices, flawed appeals process and overdue flood insurance reforms for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). I’m proud that this bill passed the House and now we’re working to get it through the Senate. This legislation will go a long way toward protecting homeowners in the event of a future storm so they never have to go through a broken process again.

Homeland Security

Fifteen years after the worst attack on our nation, the threat of terrorism is just as real and New York City continues to be our enemies’ number one target. Earlier this year I was appointed to the influential position as Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communication. In that role, I’m responsible for overseeing the federal government’s disaster response and instituting policies that keep our communities secure. When President Obama proposed drastic cuts to homeland security funding, I fought to get them successfully restored, ensuring New York City has the resources it needs to be protected. We must also secure our borders and enhance intelligence operations that are critical to tracking and preventing terrorist activity.

Foreign Affairs

This is a volatile time for the world, particularly in the Middle East. ISIS is growing bolder, Iran is on a path to nuclear proliferation and Russian aggression is increasing. All of this is a huge threat to world safety. America must be a leader on the world stage. We need to maintain and strengthen our defense system and stand by our allies. We must listen to our military leaders to develop a real strategy to defeat ISIS once and for all.

Education

Providing our children with a quality education–regardless of their zip code– is one of the most important things we can do to put them on a path to success. Unfortunately, too many kids are being failed by our education system. I support giving parents more school choice and repealing Common Core, which has been a disaster for both teachers and students. We can, and must improve standards, but there is a better way. I will also work to help our students facing the crushing cost of higher education. As someone who paid off my final student loan at 52, I understand how difficult the cost of college is for many families. We need to empower students and families to make informed decisions, streamline and improve student aid, and protect the 529 plan that helps parents save for their child’s higher education.

Healthcare Reform

We need reform of our healthcare system that truly lowers costs and delivers better care. I believe that people should be able to choose their own doctors and a health care plan that works for their needs. Sadly, Obamacare did not accomplish that. Obamacare has caused premiums to go up an average of 5% for New Yorkers, while many people have lost their doctors and are paying more out-of-pocket. Obamacare also puts unnecessary burdens on small businesses, who are being forced to hire less people because of mandated costs. We should keep the positive aspects of the law, like prohibiting insurance companies from denying coverage to people with pre-existing conditions and allowing children to stay on their parent’s plan until age 26, while reforming other parts like medical malpractice and increasing competition by allowing people to purchase insurance across state lines. These reforms would have a tremendous impact on actually lowering healthcare costs, while allowing people more choices for their healthcare needs.

Veterans

We owe an enormous debt of gratitude to the men and women in the armed services. Too often, the sacrifice they made on behalf of our nation is forgotten when they return home. The scandals that rocked the Veterans Administration are a stain on our nation. Our veterans deserve quality care near their home. I support the Veterans Healthcare Choice Improvement Act, which provides necessary funding to the VA to avert the potential for medical services cuts and hospital closures. The bill also provides up to $500 million for lifesaving Hepatitis C treatments for our veterans.

Local Labor Force

Just as I have as district attorney, I will fight relentlessly against cuts to law enforcement resources and take a strong stand for New York’s labor force. The NYPD and FDNY, along with other law enforcement agents and first responders are the finest in the nation. I will work to support fair and competitive wages, as well as fair work agreements, which protect our law enforcement agents, teachers, unions and their families. I have opposed the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal and voted against granting the President fast-track authority. I will continue to fight against any trade deals that harm American jobs.[6]

Campaign advertisements

The following is an example of an ad from Daniel Donovan 2018 election campaign.

"Fighting for You," released September 27, 2018

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2017-2018

At the beginning of the115th Congress, Donovan was assigned to the following committees:[7]

2015-2016

Donovan served on the following committees:[8]

Key votes

See also:Key votes

Ballotpedia monitors legislation that receives a vote and highlights the ones that we consider to be key to understanding where elected officials stand on the issues. To read more about how we identify key votes, clickhere.

Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018

For detailed information about each vote, clickhere.

  • Votes on domestic policy (click to expand)

    Did not vote on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Conference report) (HR 2)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018
    Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance through fiscal year 2023.[9]

    VotedYea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2 (second vote))

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (213-211) on June 21, 2018
    Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance. It also proposed modifying the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously known as the food stamp program.[10]

    VotedYea on: Securing America’s Future Act of 2018 (HR 4760)

    Red x.svg Bill Failed (193-231) on June 21, 2018
    Proposed funding a border wall, limiting legal immigration, a mandatory worker verification program, allowing DACA recipients to apply for legal status, and preventing separation of families at the border.[11]

    Did not vote on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018
    Reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies some Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs.[12]

    VotedYea on: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (HR 36)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (237-189) on October 3, 2017
    Proposed amending the federal criminal code to make it a crime for any person to perform or attempt to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus was 20 weeks or more. The bill provided exceptions for an abortion: (1) that was necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy was the result of rape or incest.[13]

    VotedYea on: Kate's Law (HR 3004)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (257-167) on June 29, 2017
    Proposed increasing criminal penalties for individuals in the country illegally who were convicted of certain crimes, deported, and then re-entered the U.S. illegally.[14]

    VotedNay on: No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (HR 3003)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (228-195) on June 29, 2017
    Proposed withholding federal funds from states and localities that chose not to follow federal immigration laws.[15]

    VotedNay on: American Health Care Act of 2017 (HR 1628)

    Yes check.svg Bill passed (217-213) on May 4, 2017
    Proposed modifying the budgetary and fiscal provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare.[16]

  • Votes on economic affairs and regulations (click to expand)

    VotedYea on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 6157)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (361-61) on September 26, 2018Signed by President
    Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.[17]

    VotedYea on: Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 5895)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (377-20) on September 13, 2018Signed by President
    Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs.[18]

    VotedYea on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 6157)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (359-49) on June 28, 2018
    Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.[19]

    VotedYea on: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 5895)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (235-179) on June 8, 2018
    Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs.[20]

    VotedYea on: Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S 2155)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (258-159) on May 22, 2018Signed by President
    Proposed exempting some banks from the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act[21]

    VotedYea on: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1625)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (256-167) on March 22, 2018Signed by President
    Proposed providing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.[22]

    VotedYea on: The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (240-186) on February 9, 2018Signed by President
    Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018.[23]

    VotedYea on: Further Extension Of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1892)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (245-182) on February 6, 2018
    Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018.[24]

    VotedYea on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (266-150) on January 22, 2018Signed by President
    Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 8, 2018.[25]

    VotedYea on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (230-197) on January 18, 2018
    Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 16, 2018.[26]

    VotedYea on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1370)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (231-188) on December 21, 2017Signed by President
    Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through January 19, 2018.[27]

    VotedNay on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (227-203) on December 19, 2017Signed by President
    Proposed providing for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.[28]

    VotedYea on: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes (HJ Res 123)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (235-193) on December 7, 2017Signed by President
    Proposed funding the government until December 22, 2017.[29]

    VotedNay on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (227-205) on November 16, 2017
    Proposed amending the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses.[30]

    VotedNay on: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (216-212) on October 26, 2017
    Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027. (This bill proposed adopting the Senate's budget resolution.)[31]

    VotedYea on: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (219-206) on October 5, 2017
    Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027.[32]


    VotedYea on: Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3354)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (211-198) on September 14, 2017
    Proposed providing FY2018 appropriations for the federal government. It combined 12 appropriations bills.[33]

    VotedYea on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (Included amendments to suspend the debt ceiling and fund the government) (HR 601)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (316-90) on September 8, 2017Signed by President
    Proposed suspending the debt ceiling and funding the government until December 8, 2017, and providing funding for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma relief efforts.[34]

    VotedYea on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 601)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (419-3) on September 6, 2017
    Proposed providing $7.85 billion for disaster relief requirements, including response and recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey.[35]

    VotedYea on: Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (HR 10)

    Yes check.svg Bill passed (233-186) on June 8, 2017
    Proposed amending the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, among other acts.[36]

    VotedYea on: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (HR 244)

    Yes check.svg Bill passed (309-118) on May 3, 2017Signed by President
    Proposed a $1.2 trillion budget to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2017.[37]

  • Votes on foreign policy and national security issues (click to expand)

    VotedYea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (HR 5515)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (351-66) on May 24, 2018
    Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities[38]

    VotedYea on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 695)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (250-166) on January 30, 2018
    Proposed providing appropriations for military functions administered by the Department of Defense and for other purposes, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018.[39]


    VotedYea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018—Conference report (HR 2810)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (356-70) on November 14, 2017Signed by President
    Proposed authorizing FY2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths.[40]

    VotedYea on: Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3219)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (235-192) on July 27, 2017
    Proposed making appropriations for defense, military construction, Veterans Affairs, the Legislative Branch, energy and water development, and for other purposes for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2018.[41]

    VotedYea on: Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (HR 3364)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (419-3) on July 25, 2017Signed by President
    Proposed providing congressional review and measures to counter aggression by the governments of Iran, the Russian Federation, and North Korea, and for other purposes.[42]

    Did not vote on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180, second vote)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (380-35) on July 28, 2017
    Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.[43]

    VotedYea on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180)

    Red x.svg Bill Failed (241-163) on July 24, 2017
    Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.[44]

    VotedYea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 2810)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (344-81) on July 14, 2017
    Proposed authorizing fiscal year 2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It did not provide budget authority.[45]

    VotedYea on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 1301)

    Yes check.svg Bill passed (371-48) on March 8, 2017
    The $577.9 billion fiscal year 2017 defense spending bill proposed $516.1 billion in base budget funding and $61.8 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism funding.[46]

Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress

Key votes

114th Congress

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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.[47][48] For more information pertaining to Donovan's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[49]

Economic and fiscal

Trade Act of 2015
See also:The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015

Trade adjustment assistance
Yea3.png On June 12, 2015, theHouse rejected thetrade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure inHR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 126-302.Trade adjustment assistance (TAA) is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services. The measure was packaged withtrade promotion authority (TPA), also known as fast-track authority. TPA is a legislative procedure that allows Congress to define "U.S. negotiating objectives and spells out a detailed oversight and consultation process for during trade negotiations. Under TPA, Congress retains the authority to review and decide whether any proposed U.S. trade agreement will be implemented," according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Donovan was one of 86 Republicans to vote in favor of TAA.[50][51]
Trade promotion authority
Nay3.pngOn June 12, 2015, theHouse passed thetrade promotion authority (TPA) measure inHR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives thepresident fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent toCongress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill includingtrade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Donovan was one of 54Republicans to vote against the measure.[52][53]
Trade promotion authority second vote
Nay3.png After thetrade adjustment assistance (TAA) andtrade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass theHouse together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment toHR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining their original positions on TPA except forTed Yoho (R-Fla.). Donovan was one of 50Republicans to vote against the amendment.[54][55]
Trade adjustment assistance second vote
Yea3.png TheHouse passedHR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. TheSenate packagedtrade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure inHR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along withtrade promotion authority (TPA), whichCongress passed as part ofHR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Donovan was one of 111Republicans to vote in favor of HR 1295.[56][57]

Defense spending authorization

Yea3.png On May 15, 2015, theHouse passedHR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. 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." Donovan voted with 227 otherRepublicans and 41Democrats to approve the bill.[58] The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. PresidentBarack Obamavetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.[59]

Yea3.png On November 5, 2015, theHouse passedS 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. 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.[60][61] Donovan voted with 234 otherRepublicans and 135Democrats to approve the bill.[62] On November 10, 2015, theSenate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and PresidentBarack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.[63]

2015 budget

Yea3.png On October 28, 2015, theHouse passedHR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.[64] Donovan voted with 78Republicans and 187Democrats in favor of the bill.[65] It passed theSenate on October 30, 2015.[66] PresidentBarack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.

Foreign Affairs

Iran nuclear deal
See also:Iran nuclear agreement, 2015

Yea3.png On May 14, 2015, theHouse approvedHR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required PresidentBarack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review.Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Donovan voted with 222 otherRepublicanrepresentatives to approve the bill.[67][68]


Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
Nay3.png On September 11, 2015, theHouse rejectedHR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approvingthe nuclear agreement with Iran. Donovan voted with 243Republicans and 25Democrats against the bill.[69][70]


Suspension of Iran sanctions relief
Yea3.png On September 11, 2015, theHouse approvedHR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." Donovan voted with 244Republicans and twoDemocrats for the bill.[71][72]


Presidential non-compliance of section 2
Yea3.png On September 10, 2015, theHouse passedH Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of theIran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. HouseRepublicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Donovan voted with 244Republicans for the resolution.[73][74]

Export-Import Bank

Yea3.png On October 27, 2015, theHouse passedHR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods.[75] Donovan voted with 126Republicans and 186Democrats in favor of the bill.[76]

Domestic

USA FREEDOM Act of 2015

Yea3.png On May 13, 2015, theHouse 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 338-88. The legislation revisedHR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending 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." Donovan voted with 195Republicans and 142Democrats to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[77][78]

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Yea3.png On May 13, 2015, theHouse passedHR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Donovan voted with 237Republicans in favor of the bill.[79][80]

Cyber security

Neutral/Abstain On April 22, 2015, theHouse passedHR 1560 - the Protecting Cyber Networks Act by a vote of 307-116.[81] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Donovan and three otherRepublicans did not vote.[82]

Immigration

Yea3.png On November 19, 2015, theHouse passedHR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[83] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Donovan voted with 241Republicans and 47Democrats in favor of the bill.[84]

Sponsored legislation

Campaign finance summary


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Daniel Donovan campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2018U.S. House New York District 11Lost general$2,605,455 $2,694,356
2016U.S. House, New York District 11Won$1,959,167 N/A**
Grand total$4,564,622 $2,694,356
Sources:OpenSecretsFederal 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.

Analysis

Lifetime voting record

See also:Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives

According to the websiteGovTrack, Donovan missed 21 of 332 roll call votes from May 2015 to September 2015. This amounted to 6.3 percent, which was higher than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[85]

Noteworthy events

Eric Garner case

Donovan gained national attention in 2014 for his involvement as the district attorney in the Eric Garner case. According toThe Huffington Post, "Garner, an unarmed African-American man, died on July 17 in Staten Island after police officer Daniel Pantaleo put him in a chokehold and pushed him to the ground in order to arrest him for selling untaxed cigarettes. Garner repeatedly said "I can't breathe" before he died."[86] The grand jury chose not to indict Pantaleo, and Donovan received criticism from civil rights groups for not securing the indictment.[86][87] On January 11, 2015, Donovan expressed his hope that Democrats would not make reference to the Eric Garner case in the 2015 special election. He stated, "I would hope that they would respect the fact that there was a man who died, a mother who lost her son and there's a wife who lost her husband and some children who lost their dad."[88]

See also

External links

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