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David Trott
Prior offices:
U.S. House Michigan District 11
Years in office: 2015 - 2019
Predecessor:Kerry Bentivolio (R)
Successor:Haley Stevens (D)
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 8, 2016
Education
Bachelor's
University of Michigan
Law
Duke University
Personal
Profession
Foreclosure lawyer

David Trott is a formerRepublican member of theU.S. House of Representatives representingMichigan's 11th Congressional District from 2015 to 2019.

On September 11, 2017, Trott announced that he wouldnot seek re-election in 2018.[1]

Biography

Trott was born and raised in Birmingham, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor's degree in 1981. In 1985, he earned a Juris Doctor from Duke University.[2]

In 1985, Trott moved back to Michigan and began working for his family's law firm, Trott & Trott, one of the largest foreclosure law firms in the United States, representing banks and mortgage companies. Leading up to the2014 primary election, incumbent Rep.Kerry Bentivolio (R) attacked Trott's firm for foreclosing on the home of a 101-year-old woman. Attack ads put out by Bentivolio's campaign referred to Trott as the "Foreclosure King."[3]

Trott served on the University of Michigan Advisory Board, Detroit Country Day School Board of Trustees, The Community House Board, Karmanos Cancer Center Board, Michigan State Building Authority Board of Trustees and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees. Crain’s Magazine listed Trott one of the “Best and Brightest Under 40." He was also presented with the James T. Barnes Award and The Community House's 2012 Community Philanthropy and Service Award.[4]

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Trott's academic, professional, and political career:[2]

  • 2015-2019: U.S. Representative fromMichigan's 11th Congressional District
  • 1987-1988: Member of the Bingham Farms, Mich., Village Council
  • 1985: Graduated from Duke University with a J.D.
  • 1981: Graduated from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor with a A.B.

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2017-2018

At the beginning of the115th Congress, Trott was assigned to the following committees:[5]

2015-2016

Trott served on the following committees:[6]

Key votes

See also:Key votes

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Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018

For detailed information about each vote, clickhere.

  • Votes on domestic policy (click to expand)

    VotedYea 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.[7]

    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.[8]

    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.[9]

    VotedYea 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.[10]

    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.[11]

    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.[12]

    VotedYea 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.[13]

    VotedYea 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.[14]

  • 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.[15]

    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.[16]

    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.[17]

    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.[18]

    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[19]

    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.[20]

    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.[21]

    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.[22]

    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.[23]

    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.[24]

    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.[25]

    VotedYea 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.[26]

    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.[27]

    VotedYea 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.[28]

    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 (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.)[29]

    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.[30]


    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.[31]

    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.[32]

    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.[33]

    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.[34]

    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.[35]

  • 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[36]

    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.[37]


    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.[38]

    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.[39]

    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.[40]

    VotedYea 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.[41]

    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.[42]

    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.[43]

    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.[44]

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.[45][46] For more information pertaining to Trott's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[47]

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. Trott was one of 86 Republicans to vote in favor of TAA.[48][49]
Trade promotion authority
Yea3.png On 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. Trott was one of 191Republicans to support the measure.[50][51]
Trade promotion authority second vote
Yea3.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.). Trott was one of 190Republicans to vote in favor of the amendment.[52][53]
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. Trott was one of 111Republicans to vote in favor of HR 1295.[54][55]

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." Trott voted with 227 otherRepublicans and 41Democrats to approve the bill.[56] The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. PresidentBarack Obamavetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.[57]

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.[58][59] Trott voted with 234 otherRepublicans and 135Democrats to approve the bill.[60] 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.[61]

2016 Budget proposal

Yea3.png On April 30, 2015, theHouse voted to approveSConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183Democrats who voted, voted against the resolution. Trott voted with 225 otherRepublicans to approve the bill.[62][63][64]

2015 budget

Nay3.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.[65] Trott voted with 166Republicans against the bill.[66] It passed theSenate on October 30, 2015.[67] 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. Trott voted with 222 otherRepublicanrepresentatives to approve the bill.[68][69]


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. Trott voted with 243Republicans and 25Democrats against the bill.[70][71]


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." Trott voted with 244Republicans and twoDemocrats for the bill.[72][73]


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. Trott voted with 244Republicans for the resolution.[74][75]

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.[76] Trott voted with 126Republicans and 186Democrats in favor of the bill.[77]

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." Trott voted with 195Republicans and 142Democrats to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[78][79]

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. Trott voted with 237Republicans in favor of the bill.[80][81]

Cyber security

Neutral/Abstain On April 23, 2015, theHouse passedHR 1731 - the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats and included liability protections for companies.[82] Trott and three otherRepublicans did not vote.[83]

Yea3.png On April 22, 2015, theHouse passedHR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[84] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Trott voted with 201Republicans and 105Democrats in favor of the bill.[85]

Immigration

Yea3.png On November 19, 2015, theHouse passedHR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[86] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Trott voted with 241Republicans and 47Democrats in favor of the bill.[87]

Issues

Presidential preference

2016 presidential endorsement

✓ Trott endorsedDonald Trump for the Republican primary in the 2016 U.S.presidential election.[88]

See also:Endorsements for Donald Trump
2016 Presidential Endorsements by U.S. Representatives
RepresentativeCandidateDateSource
Republican PartyScott RigellRepublican PartyMarco Rubio (primary)
Libertarian PartyGary Johnson (general)
August 2016The New York Times
Republican PartyRichard HannaDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonAugust 2016Syracuse.com
Republican PartyTom Campbell (California)Republican PartyJohn Kasich (primary)
Libertarian PartyGary Johnson (general)
July 2016The Washington Post
Republican PartyKen BuckRepublican PartyTed Cruz (primary)
Republican PartyDonald Trump (general)
July 2016Facebook
Democratic PartyNita LoweyDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonOctober 2014Armonk Daily Voice
Republican PartyEarl "Buddy" CarterRepublican PartyDonald TrumpJuly 2016Savannah Morning News
Republican PartyPaul GosarRepublican PartyTed Cruz (primary)
Republican PartyDonald Trump (general)
July 2016Dr. Paul Gosar for Congress
Republican PartyDan BenishekRepublican PartyDonald TrumpJune 2016The Detroit News
Republican PartyRodney FrelinghuysenRepublican PartyTed Cruz (primary)
Republican PartyDonald Trump (general)
July 2016Daily Record
Democratic PartyRaul GrijalvaDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonJune 2016NBC News
Democratic PartyNancy PelosiDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonJune 2016The Hill
Republican PartyPaul RyanRepublican PartyDonald TrumpJune 2016Politico
Republican PartyJim Jordan (Ohio)Republican PartyDonald TrumpMay 2016Washington Examiner
Republican PartyJim BridenstineRepublican PartyTed Cruz (primary)
Republican PartyDonald Trump (general)
May 2016Fox 23 News
Republican PartyDoug CollinsRepublican PartyDonald TrumpMay 2016AJC.com
Republican PartyCharles Boustany Jr.Republican PartyDonald TrumpMay 2016Republican Party of Louisiana
Republican PartyJohn Fleming (Louisiana)Republican PartyDonald TrumpMay 2016Republican Party of Louisiana
Republican PartyRick Crawford (Arkansas)Republican PartyMarco Rubio (primary)
Republican PartyDonald Trump (general)
May 2016KASU
Republican PartyRyan ZinkeRepublican PartyDonald TrumpMay 2016Washington Examiner
Democratic PartyAlbio SiresDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonMay 2016NJ.com
Republican PartyGreg WaldenRepublican PartyDonald TrumpMay 2016The Hill
Republican PartyDarrell IssaRepublican PartyDonald TrumpMay 2016Los Angeles Times
Republican PartyPeter KingRepublican PartyDonald TrumpMay 2016Newsday.com
Republican PartyDavid TrottRepublican PartyDonald TrumpMay 2016Detroit Free Press
Republican PartyLee ZeldinRepublican PartyDonald TrumpMay 2016Newsday.com
Republican PartySteven PalazzoRepublican PartyDonald TrumpMay 2016MS News Now
Republican PartyCandice MillerRepublican PartyDonald TrumpMay 2016The Hill
Republican PartyKevin McCarthyRepublican PartyDonald TrumpMay 2016The Atlantic
Republican PartySteve ScaliseRepublican PartyDonald TrumpMay 2016The Atlantic
Republican PartyCathy McMorris RodgersRepublican PartyDonald TrumpMay 2016The Atlantic
Republican PartyRaul LabradorRepublican PartyJohn Kasich (primary)
Republican PartyDonald Trump (general)
May 2016The Atlantic
Republican PartyJohn Duncan, Jr.Republican PartyDonald TrumpApril 2016Politico
Republican PartyKevin CramerRepublican PartyDonald TrumpApril 2016Bismarck Tribune
Republican PartyRenee EllmersRepublican PartyDonald TrumpMarch 2016CBS North Carolina
Republican PartyTom ReedRepublican PartyDonald TrumpMarch 2016Syracuse.com
Republican PartyJeff Miller (Florida)Republican PartyDonald TrumpApril 2016The Hill
Republican PartyBill ShusterRepublican PartyDonald TrumpApril 2016The Hill
Republican PartyScott DesJarlaisRepublican PartyDonald TrumpFebruary 2016National Review
Republican PartyTom MarinoRepublican PartyDonald TrumpFebruary 2016Politico
Democratic PartyRick NolanDemocratic PartyBernie SandersApril 2016Politico
Democratic PartyElijah CummingsDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonApril 2016The Washington Post
Republican PartyReid RibbleRepublican PartyTed CruzApril 2016Breitbart News
Republican PartyLou BarlettaRepublican PartyDonald TrumpMarch 2016The Morning Call
Republican PartyAnn WagnerRepublican PartyTed CruzMarch 2015Politico
Democratic PartyGwen GrahamDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonMarch 2016Tallahassee Democrat
Democratic PartyAlan GraysonDemocratic PartyBernie SandersMarch 2016Politico
Democratic PartyBen Ray LujanDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonFebruary 2016CBS News
Democratic PartyTulsi GabbardDemocratic PartyBernie SandersFebruary 2016Politico
Republican PartyAnder CrenshawRepublican PartyMarco RubioFebruary 2016Jacksonville.com
Republican PartyChris CollinsRepublican PartyDonald TrumpFebruary 2016ABC News
Republican PartyDuncan HunterRepublican PartyDonald TrumpFebruary 2016Politico
Republican PartyJustin AmashRepublican PartyTed CruzFebruary 2016The Hill
Republican PartyRoger Williams (Texas)Republican PartyTed CruzFebruary 2016Dallas Morning News
Republican PartyJoe Wilson (South Carolina)Republican PartyMarco RubioFebruary 2016The Post and Courier
Republican PartyMark Sanford (South Carolina)Republican PartyTed Cruz (primary)
Republican PartyDonald Trump (general)
August 2016The Atlantic
Democratic PartyJames ClyburnDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonFebruary 2016USA Today
Republican PartyAndrew HarrisRepublican PartyBen Carson (primary)
Republican PartyDonald Trump (general)
May 2016The Baltimore Sun
Republican PartySteve WomackRepublican PartyMarco RubioFebruary 2016Arkansas Online
Republican PartyLynn WestmorelandRepublican PartyMarco RubioFebruary 2015Atlanta Journal Constitution
Republican PartyMatt SalmonRepublican PartyMarco RubioFebruary 2015The Arizona Republic
Democratic PartyDavid PriceDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonJanuary 2016WNCN
Democratic PartyMike QuigleyDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonJanuary 2016Quigley for Congress Facebook page
Democratic PartyFrank Pallone Jr.Democratic PartyHillary ClintonJanuary 2016PolitickerNJ
Democratic PartyEarl BlumenauerDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonDecember 2015Earl Blumenauer on Medium
Democratic PartyMichael CapuanoDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonDecember 2015Boston Globe
Democratic PartyMaxine WatersDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonNovember 2015The Los Angeles Times
Democratic PartyJackie SpeierDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonNovember 2015The Los Angeles Times
Democratic PartyPete AguilarDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonNovember 2015The Los Angeles Times
Democratic PartyJerry McNerneyDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonNovember 2015The Los Angeles Times
Democratic PartyAnna EshooDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonNovember 2015The Los Angeles Times
Democratic PartyJohn YarmuthDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonNovember 2015Courier-Journal
Democratic PartyDenny HeckDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonNovember 2015Seattle Times
Democratic PartySuzan DelBeneDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonNovember 2015Seattle Times
Democratic PartyAnn KirkpatrickDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonNovember 2015ABC15
Democratic PartyGwen MooreDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonNovember 2015Gwen Moore for Congress
Democratic PartyCorrine BrownDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonNovember 2015Florida Politics
Democratic PartyBennie ThompsonDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonNovember 2015Jackson Free Press
Democratic PartySeth MoultonDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonNovember 2015Boston Globe
Democratic PartyJared HuffmanDemocratic PartyHillary ClintonOctober 2015Jared Huffman Facebook page
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Trott had previously endorsedJeb Bush.[89]

Elections

2018

See also:Michigan's 11th Congressional District election, 2018

David Trott did not file to run for re-election.

2016

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

Heading into the election, Ballotpediarated this race as safely Republican. IncumbentDavid Trott (R) defeatedAnil Kumar (D),Jonathan Ray Osment (L), andKerry Bentivolio (I) in the general election on November 8, 2016. No candidate faced a primary opponent in August.[90][91][92][93]

U.S. House, Michigan District 11 General Election, 2016
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngDavid TrottIncumbent52.9%200,872
    Democratic Anil Kumar40.2%152,461
    Independent Kerry Bentivolio4.4%16,610
    Libertarian Jonathan Osment2.5%9,545
Total Votes379,488
Source:Michigan Secretary of State

2014

See also:Michigan's 11th Congressional District elections, 2014

Trott ran in the2014 election for theU.S. House to representMichigan's11th District. Trott won the Republican nomination in the primary on August 5, 2014, defeating incumbentKerry Bentivolio.[94] He defeatedKerry Bentivolio (write-in),Bobby McKenzie (D) andJohn Tatar (Libertarian) in the general election on November 4, 2014.

U.S. House, Michigan District 11 General Election, 2014
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngDave Trott56.2%140,435
    Democratic Bobby McKenzie40.7%101,681
    Libertarian John Tatar3.1%7,711
Total Votes249,827
Source:Michigan Secretary of State
U.S. House, Michigan District 11 Republican Primary, 2014
CandidateVote %Votes
Kerry BentivolioIncumbent33.6%21,254
Green check mark transparent.pngDavid Trott66.4%42,008
Total Votes63,262
Source:Michigan Secretary of State

Media

Trott's April 2014 ad, "Dave Trott Works"

Polls

Kerry Bentivolio vs. Dave Trott
PollKerry BentivolioDave TrottUndecidedMargin of ErrorSample Size
National Research Inc.
(June 22-23, 2014)
21%39%40%+/-4.9400
WXYZ/Detroit Free Press
(July 12-13, 2014)
31%53%16%+/-3.5822
Note: A "0%" finding means the candidate was not a part of the poll. The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email toeditor@ballotpedia.org

Campaign themes

2016

The following issues were listed on Trott's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes,click here.

  • Debt and Deficit: With Washington borrowing nearly 40 cents of every dollar it spends, Dave is a committed to reining in out-of-control federal spending. Dave isn’t another politician who just talks the talk; he cut his teeth in the private sector, he walks the walk. With more than 30 years of experience in balancing budgets and growing businesses, Dave knows that Washington has a spending problem, not a revenue problem.
  • Education: The Federal government has grown out of control, taking far too important a role in not only our lives, but those of our children as well. Dave opposes the Common Core standards that are attempting to assert even more government control and further remove parents from their children’s education. Dave knows that an educated workforce drives our economy, and, as Congressman, will support a wide array of secondary and higher education choices.
  • Jobs and the Economy: As a product of the private sector, Dave was on the receiving end of President Obama’s costly, job-killing regulations and bureaucratic red tape. Dave experienced firsthand the damage that an out-of-control government can do to an American economy struggling to create jobs. Dave knows that reducing regulations, updating the costly and cumbersome tax code that is stifling job-creation and cutting spending will spur economic activity in Michigan and across our country.
  • Border Security: Dave believes that securing our nation’s borders is of the utmost importance to our national and economic security and must be the first step taken when discussing any immigration reform. Immigration has helped to make our nation the strongest in the world and should continue to be allowed for those that follow the legal process. We are nation of immigrants, but we are also a nation of laws. Dave will not support amnesty and will not allow illegal immigrants to have legal status.
  • Health Care: As a business owner that transcends different sectors, Dave has firsthand knowledge of how ObamaCare has and will continue to negatively affect families, businesses, and taxpayers. Dave is committed to repealing and replacing the onerous health care law to remove suffocating financial burdens and excessive paperwork that denies Americans the right to pick their doctor, plan of choice and the United States’ spot as the global leader in health care.

[95]

—David Trott's campaign website,http://trottforcongress.com/issues/

2014

Trott's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[96]

  • Debt and Deficit
Excerpt: "With Washington borrowing nearly 40 cents of every dollar it spends, Dave is a committed to reining in out-of-control federal spending. Dave isn’t another politician who just talks the talk; he cut his teeth in the private sector, he walks the walk. With more than 30 years of experience in balancing budgets and growing businesses, Dave knows that Washington has a spending problem, not a revenue problem."
  • Education
Excerpt: "The Federal government has grown out of control, taking far too important a role in not only our lives, but those of our children as well. Dave opposes the Common Core standards that are attempting to assert even more government control and further remove parents from their children’s education. Dave knows that an educated workforce drives our economy, and, as Congressman, will support a wide array of secondary and higher education choices."
  • Jobs and the Economy
Excerpt: "As a product of the private sector, Dave was on the receiving end of President Obama’s costly, job-killing regulations and bureaucratic red tape. Dave experienced firsthand the damage that an out-of-control government can do to an American economy struggling to create jobs. Dave knows that reducing regulations, updating the costly and cumbersome tax code that is stifling job-creation and cutting spending will spur economic activity in Michigan and across our country."
  • Border Security
Excerpt: "Dave believes that securing our nation’s borders is of the utmost importance to our national and economic security and must be the first step taken when discussing any immigration reform. Immigration has helped to make our nation the strongest in the world and should continue to be allowed for those that follow the legal process. We are nation of immigrants, but we are also a nation of laws. Dave will not support amnesty and will not allow illegal immigrants to have legal status."
  • Healthcare
Excerpt: "As a business owner that transcends different sectors, Dave has firsthand knowledge of how ObamaCare has and will continue to negatively affect families, businesses, and taxpayers. Dave is committed to repealing and replacing the onerous health care law to remove suffocating financial burdens and excessive paperwork that denies Americans the right to pick their doctor, plan of choice and the United States’ spot as the global leader in health care."
  • Second Amendment
Excerpt: "As a member of the NRA, Dave strongly believes that the 2nd Amendment is an important cornerstone of our nation’s freedoms. Any law abiding American citizen should be able to exercise this right. As a Congressman, Dave would strongly support the right to bear arms and will defend the Second Amendment vigorously."
  • National Defense
Excerpt: "The brave men and women who risk their lives to safeguard the liberty and freedom we enjoy deserve our full support. Protecting our national security and fighting terrorism should never be left on the back burner. Dave has and continues to show unyielding enthusiasm for our troops."

Campaign finance summary


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David Trott campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2016U.S. House, Michigan District 11Won$1,293,080 N/A**
2014U.S. House (Michigan, District 11)Won$5,008,647 N/A**
Grand total$6,301,727 N/A**
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, Trott missed 4 of 548 roll call votes from January 2015 to September 2015. This amounted to 0.7 percent, which was lower than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[97]

Personal

Note: Pleasecontact us if the personal information below requires an update.
When he served in the U.S. Congress, Trott resided in Birmingham, Michigan, with his wife, Kappy, and their three children.[4]

Recent news

This section links to a Google news search for the term "David + Trott + Michigan + Congress"

See also

External links

Footnotes

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Kerry Bentivolio (R)
U.S. House - Michigan District 11
2015-2019
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Haley Stevens (D)


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