Greg Gianforte
Greg Gianforte (Republican Party) is theGovernor of Montana. He assumed office on January 4, 2021. His current term ends on January 1, 2029.
Gianforte was born inSan Diego, California, in 1961, and spent his childhood in Pennsylvania.[1] Gianforte graduated from the Stevens Institute of Technology in 1983 with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a master's in computer science.[1] In 1995, Gianforte moved to Montana and founded RightNow Technologies. He ran the company until 2012, when he sold it to Oracle for $1.8 billion.[2]
Gianforte entered politics in2016, when he ran for governor against incumbentSteve Bullock (D). Bullock defeated Gianforte 50-46%. In2017, Gianforte ran in and won a special election for U.S. House to fill the vacancy left by U.S. Rep.Ryan Zinke (R), who served assecretary of the interior duringmost of PresidentDonald Trump's (R) first term.[3] Gianforte won re-election in 2018, defeatingKathleen Williams (D) 51-46%. While in Congress, Gianforte said he was focused on reducing healthcare costs, expanding access to rural broadband, reducing regulations, and lowering taxes.[4]
With Bullockterm-limited, Gianforte ran for governor again in 2020. Gianforte centered his campaign on expanding economic growth, describing his plan as a "top-to-bottom regulatory review, to keep regulations that protect public safety and the environment, but remove the excessive ones. And, lowering the tax burden across the board.”[5] Trump endorsed Gianforte's bid for governor.[6] Gianforte defeatedMike Cooney (D), becoming the first Republican to win the governor's office since Judy Martz (R) in 2001 and giving the GOPtrifecta control of the government.[7]
According to theMontana Free Press' Mara Silvers, Gianforte "consistently pledged to be a fiscally and socially conservative leader of state government. During the past two legislative sessions, Gianforte has touted the passage of an array of Republican-backed laws, including abortion restrictions, business-friendly tax cuts and support for parents seeking private education options."[8]
Gianforte defeatedRyan Busse (D) 60-38% in his2024 re-election bid.[9]
Biography
Gianforte was born inSan Diego, California, on April 17, 1961. He received a B.S. and M.S. from the Stevens Institute of Technology in 1983. Before entering politics, he worked as an engineer and business owner. He founded RightNow Technologies with his wife, Susan, inBozeman, Montana.[10][11]
He also worked on job development in Montana through theBetter Montana Jobs project and a scholarship program for low-income students and veterans to receive training and work in the state. Gianforte was elected to the U.S. House in 2017 and as governor of Montana in 2020.[10]
Political career
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Gianforte's political career includes the following offices:
- 2021-present:Governor of Montana
- 2017-2021:U.S. House Montana At-large District
Elections
2024
See also: Montana gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2024
General election
General election for Governor of Montana
IncumbentGreg Gianforte defeatedRyan Busse andKaiser Leib in the general election for Governor of Montana on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Greg Gianforte (R) | 58.9 | 354,569 |
 | Ryan Busse (D)  | 38.6 | 232,644 | |
 | Kaiser Leib (L) | 2.5 | 15,191 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 602,404 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Governor of Montana
Ryan Busse defeatedJim Hunt in the Democratic primary for Governor of Montana on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Busse | 71.0 | 70,857 |
| Jim Hunt | 29.0 | 29,004 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 99,861 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Shawn White Wolf (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Governor of Montana
IncumbentGreg Gianforte defeatedTanner Smith in the Republican primary for Governor of Montana on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Greg Gianforte | 75.2 | 144,827 |
 | Tanner Smith | 24.8 | 47,713 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 192,540 | ||
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Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled.Kaiser Leib advanced from the Libertarian primary for Governor of Montana.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Gianforte in this election.
2020
See also: Montana gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2020
Montana gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2020 (June 2 Republican primary)
Montana gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2020 (June 2 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for Governor of Montana
Greg Gianforte defeatedMike Cooney,Lyman Bishop, andChris Hall in the general election for Governor of Montana on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Greg Gianforte (R) | 54.4 | 328,548 |
 | Mike Cooney (D) | 41.6 | 250,860 | |
 | Lyman Bishop (L) | 4.0 | 24,179 | |
 | Chris Hall (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 21 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 603,608 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Robert Barb (G)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Governor of Montana
Mike Cooney defeatedWhitney Williams in the Democratic primary for Governor of Montana on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Cooney | 54.9 | 81,527 |
 | Whitney Williams | 45.1 | 67,066 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 148,593 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Casey Schreiner (D)
- Reilly Neill (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Governor of Montana
Greg Gianforte defeatedTim Fox andAlbert Olszewski in the Republican primary for Governor of Montana on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Greg Gianforte | 53.4 | 119,247 |
 | Tim Fox | 27.3 | 60,823 | |
 | Albert Olszewski | 19.3 | 43,080 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 223,150 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Gary Perry (R)
- Corey Stapleton (R)
- Peter Ziehli (R)
Green primary election
Green primary for Governor of Montana
Robert Barb advanced from the Green primary for Governor of Montana on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Robert Barb | 100.0 | 713 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 713 | ||
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Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled.Lyman Bishop advanced from the Libertarian primary for Governor of Montana.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ron Vandevender (L)
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Montana At-large District
IncumbentGreg Gianforte defeatedKathleen Williams andElinor Swanson in the general election for U.S. House Montana At-large District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Greg Gianforte (R) | 50.9 | 256,661 |
 | Kathleen Williams (D) | 46.2 | 233,284 | |
 | Elinor Swanson (L) | 2.9 | 14,476 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 504,421 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Doug Campbell (G)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Montana At-large District
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Montana At-large District on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kathleen Williams | 33.5 | 37,513 |
 | John Heenan | 31.7 | 35,480 | |
| Grant Kier | 24.2 | 27,025 | ||
 | Lynda Moss | 5.1 | 5,667 | |
| John Meyer | 3.3 | 3,740 | ||
 | Jared Pettinato | 2.2 | 2,472 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. | Total votes: 111,897 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Montana At-large District
IncumbentGreg Gianforte advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Montana At-large District on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Greg Gianforte | 100.0 | 136,372 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. | Total votes: 136,372 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Drew Turiano (R)
2017
Results
| U.S. House, Montana At-Large Special Election, 2017 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Greg Gianforte | 50% | 190,520 | |
| Democratic | Rob Quist | 44.4% | 169,214 | |
| Libertarian | Mark Wicks | 5.7% | 21,682 | |
| Total Votes | 381,416 | |||
| Source:Montana Secretary of State | ||||
2016
- See also:Montana gubernatorial election, 2016
IncumbentSteve Bullock & Mike Cooney defeatedGreg Gianforte & Lesley Robinson,Ted Dunlap & Ron Vandevender,Casey Filler, andChristopher Zarcone in the Montana governor election.
| Montana Governor, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Steve Bullock & Mike CooneyIncumbent | 50.25% | 255,933 | |
| Republican | Greg Gianforte & Lesley Robinson | 46.36% | 236,115 | |
| Libertarian | Ted Dunlap & Ron Vandevender | 3.40% | 17,312 | |
| Independent | Casey Filler | 0.00% | 0 | |
| Independent | Christopher Zarcone | 0.00% | 0 | |
| Total Votes | 509,360 | |||
| Source:Montana Secretary of State | ||||
| Republican primary for Montana governor and lieutenant governor, 2016 | ||||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
| Greg Gianforte and Lesley Robinson | 76.3% | 111,348 | ||
| Terry Nelson and Niki Sardot | 23.7% | 34,600 | ||
| Total Votes | 145,948 | |||
| Election results viaMontana Secretary of State 686 of 686 precincts reporting. | ||||
Campaign themes
2024
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2020
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Campaign website
Gianforte’s campaign website stated the following:
| “ | More Opportunity and Good-Paying Montana Jobs As Governor, Greg will bring that same business sense to Helena and every corner of our state. Greg will work with all Montanans to use his experience to build a better Montana that brings the American dream into greater reach for all. Creating jobs and greater opportunity for Montanans is his top priority. Standing With Trump Education Securing Our Borders No Tax Increases Defending Our Second Amendment Rights Protecting Public Access to Our Public Lands Keeping Our Communities Safe | ” |
| —Greg Gianforte’s campaign website (2020)[13] | ||
2018
Campaign website
Gianforte’s campaign website stated the following:
| “ | Putting Montana First Overregulation is strangling our economy and making it difficult for Montanans to thrive. Our coal and timber jobs have been hit particularly hard. I’ll work to rein in the job-killing regulations and end senseless Washington, D.C. policies that are harming Montana job creators. I’ll stop the terrible trade deals that have hurt our economy and send jobs to places like China. I’ll always stand up for American and Montana jobs. Montana Jobs I’ve spent my life in business creating high-paying Montana jobs. I started a company here twenty years ago that grew to employ over five hundred Montanans where the average pay was almost $90K per year. This success was the result of the Montana work ethic and strong leadership. Let’s get Washington out of the way so our economy can prosper, high-paying jobs can be created, and our Montana way of life can be protected. I’ll work to rein in the out-of-touch Washington, D.C. regulations that are holding back small businesses and killing jobs. I’ll fight to protect our coal and timber jobs. And I’ll work toward commonsense solutions that encourage job creation and help Montanans get back to work in the state that we all love so Montanans don’t have to leave our great state. Standing Up for Veterans Montana is home to thousands of brave men and women who have selflessly served our nation in the Armed Forces. Our veterans gave so much to defend our country, but too often, Washington, D.C. has failed them. As your Representative, I’ll protect the promises our country has made to our veterans. I’ll work to bring accountability to the VA and ensure that our veterans receive the benefits they have earned and deserve. Defending Our 2nd Amendment Rights The Second Amendment isn’t about hunting – it’s about our Montana way of life and our freedoms guaranteed to us in our Constitution. As a lifelong sportsman and life member of the NRA, I will always protect our Second Amendment rights. There is nothing confusing about “shall not be infringed.” You can count on me to stand up to the liberal special interests and defend Montanans’ Constitutional right to keep and bear arms. Protecting Access to Public Lands Montana’s public lands are second to none. As an avid outdoorsman, Susan and I have raised our four kids in Montana hiking, fishing, hunting, climbing, rafting and skiing on Montana’s public lands. That’s why as your Representative, you can count on me to fight back against the liberal elites’ War on the West. I’ll defend our right to hunt, fish and recreate on public lands. I won’t let Washington bureaucrats lock us out. I’ll always protect our public lands because they should stay in public hands. Healthcare That Works for Montanans Big government mandates, costly regulations and double-digit hikes in healthcare costs– it’s clear that Obamacare isn’t working for Montanans. I’ll work to repeal Obamacare and replace it with real solutions that improve healthcare quality, reduce costs, and increase access for Montanans. It’s time for Montanans – not government bureaucrats – to be at the center of the healthcare equation. Protecting Montana Seniors I know how important Social Security and Medicare are to Montana seniors. That’s why I’ll fight hard to protect and secure these programs. I’ll stop the Washington politicians from cutting the retirement benefits Montana seniors earned. I will always fight hard for Montana seniors and protect Social Security and Medicare. Keeping America Safe The threats facing our country are too great to be ignored. That’s why I’ll fight every day for policies that defend our nation from those who wish to do us harm. We need to protect our border and deport criminals. We need to strengthen our military and destroy ISIS. As your Representative, I’ll always fight to keep our country safe. Drain the Swamp Washington, D.C. now has the highest median income in America. Washington insiders have rigged the system to cash-in at your expense. That’s why I want to help drain the swamp. I’ll lead the charge to bring accountability to Washington. I’ll support term limits and a ban to end members of Congress from becoming lobbyists. It’s time America and Montana come first. Stop the Reckless Spending and Balance the Budget For too long, Washington politicians’ reckless spending has been left unchecked. Our country is nearly $20 trillion in debt, and our kids and grandkids are left holding the bill. It’s time for Congress to pass a balanced budget, and stick to it – just like we do in Montana. I’ll hold the politicians accountable. If they can’t balance the budget, they shouldn’t get paid. No balanced budget, no paycheck.[12] | ” |
| —Greg for Montana[14] | ||
2017
Campaign website
Gianforte’s campaign website stated the following:
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| —Greg Gianforte's campaign website | ||
Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Governor of Montana | Won general | $3,209,919 | $0 |
| 2018 | U.S. House Montana At-large District | Won general | $9,831,182 | $9,800,102 |
| Grand total | $13,041,101 | $9,800,102 | ||
| Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). | ||||
Notable endorsements
This section displays endorsements this individual made in elections within Ballotpedia'scoverage scope.
| Endorsee | Election | Stage | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Sheehy source (R) | U.S. Senate Montana (2024) | Primary | Won General |
| Measure | Position | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Montana CI-118, Allow for a Legal Age for Marijuana Amendment (2020) source | Oppose | Approved |
| Montana CI-128, Right to Abortion Initiative (2024) source | Oppose | Approved |
| Montana I-177, Animal Trap Restrictions on Public Land Initiative (2016) source | Oppose | Defeated |
| Montana I-190, Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2020) source | Oppose | Approved |
| Montana LR-131, Medical Care Requirements for Born-Alive Infants Measure (2022) source | Support | Defeated |
Noteworthy events
Tested positive for coronavirus on April 5, 2021
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On April 5, 2021, Gianforte announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus.[15]
Incident between Gianforte andGuardian reporter
On May 24, 2017, Ben Jacobs, a reporter fromThe Guardian, alleged that Gianforte slammed him to the floor and broke his glasses during an interview at the candidate's campaign headquarters.[16] Gianforte's campaign initially said Jacobs had been aggressive and grabbed Gianforte's wrist.[17]
The Gallatin County sheriff charged Gianforte with misdemeanor assault.[18] After Gianforte won the election on May 25, 2017, he offered an apology to Jacobs during his victory speech. He said, "When you make a mistake, you have to own up to it. That’s the Montana way. Last night I made a mistake and I took an action that I can’t take back and I’m not proud of what happened. I should not have responded in the way that I did and for that I am sorry."[19]
As part of an out-of-court settlement with Jacobs, Gianforte pledged to donate $50,000 to the Committee to Protect Journalists on June 7, 2017. He wrote in an apology letter to Jacobs, "I acknowledge that the media have an obligation to seek information. I also know that civility in our public discourse is central to a productive dialogue on issues. I had no right to respond the way I did to your legitimate question about healthcare policy. You were doing your job."[20][21]
Gianforte pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault on June 12, 2017, and was sentenced to complete 40 hours of community service and 20 hours of anger management classes and pay a $385 fine. He also received a six-month deferred jail sentence to be suspended upon completion of his probation.[22]
Personal
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Gianforte married his wife, Susan, in 1988. They have four children together: Richard, David, Adam, and Rachel.[23]
Congressional tenure
Key votes
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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: 116th Congress, 2019-2021
The116th United States Congress began on January 9, 2019, and ended on January 3, 2021. At the start of the session, Democrats held the majority in theU.S. House of Representatives (235-200), and Republicans held the majority in theU.S. Senate (53-47).Donald Trump (R) was the president andMike Pence (R) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below usingCongress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.
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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)
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.[46]
VotedYea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2 (second vote))
- 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.[47]
VotedYea on: Securing America’s Future Act of 2018 (HR 4760)
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.[48]
VotedYea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2)
- Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018
- Reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies some Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs.[49]
VotedYea on: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (HR 36)
- 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.[50]
VotedYea on: Kate's Law (HR 3004)
- 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.[51]
VotedYea on: No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (HR 3003)
- Bill Passed (228-195) on June 29, 2017
- Proposed withholding federal funds from states and localities that chose not to follow federal immigration laws.[52]
American Health Care Act of 2017 (HR 1628)
- 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.[53]
- Votes on economic affairs and regulations (click to expand)
VotedNay on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 6157)
- Bill Passed (361-61) on September 26, 2018
- Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.[54]
VotedYea on: Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 5895)
- Bill Passed (377-20) on September 13, 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.[55]
VotedYea on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 6157)
- 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.[56]
VotedYea on: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 5895)
- 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.[57]
VotedYea on: Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S 2155)
- Bill Passed (258-159) on May 22, 2018
- Proposed exempting some banks from the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act[58]
VotedNay on: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1625)
- Bill Passed (256-167) on March 22, 2018
- Proposed providing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.[59]
VotedNay on: The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892)
- Bill Passed (240-186) on February 9, 2018
- Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018.[60]
VotedYea on: Further Extension Of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1892)
- Bill Passed (245-182) on February 6, 2018
- Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018.[61]
VotedYea on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)
- Bill Passed (266-150) on January 22, 2018
- Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 8, 2018.[62]
VotedYea on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)
- Bill Passed (230-197) on January 18, 2018
- Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 16, 2018.[63]
VotedYea on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1370)
- Bill Passed (231-188) on December 21, 2017
- Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through January 19, 2018.[64]
VotedYea on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)
- Bill Passed (227-203) on December 19, 2017
- Proposed providing for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.[65]
VotedYea on: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes (HJ Res 123)
- Bill Passed (235-193) on December 7, 2017
- Proposed funding the government until December 22, 2017.[66]
VotedYea on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)
- 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.[67]
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)
- 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.)[68]
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)
- 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.[69]
VotedYea on: Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3354)
- Bill Passed (211-198) on September 14, 2017
- Proposed providing FY2018 appropriations for the federal government. It combined 12 appropriations bills.[70]
VotedYea on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (Included amendments to suspend the debt ceiling and fund the government) (HR 601)
- Bill Passed (316-90) on September 8, 2017
- Proposed suspending the debt ceiling and funding the government until December 8, 2017, and providing funding for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma relief efforts.[71]
VotedYea on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 601)
- 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.[72]
Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (HR 10)
- Bill passed (233-186) on June 8, 2017
- Proposed amending the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, among other acts.[73]
Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (HR 244)
- Bill passed (309-118) on May 3, 2017
- Proposed a $1.2 trillion budget to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2017.[74]
- Votes on foreign policy and national security issues (click to expand)
VotedYea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (HR 5515)
- Bill Passed (351-66) on May 24, 2018
- Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities[75]
VotedYea on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 695)
- 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.[76]
VotedYea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018—Conference report (HR 2810)
- Bill Passed (356-70) on November 14, 2017
- Proposed authorizing FY2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths.[77]
VotedYea on: Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3219)
- 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.[78]
VotedYea on: Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (HR 3364)
- Bill Passed (419-3) on July 25, 2017
- Proposed providing congressional review and measures to counter aggression by the governments of Iran, the Russian Federation, and North Korea, and for other purposes.[79]
VotedYea on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180, second vote)
- 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.[80]
VotedYea on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180)
- 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.[81]
VotedYea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 2810)
- 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.[82]
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 1301)
- 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.[83]
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Footnotes
- ↑1.01.1The Montana Review, "The All-American Roots of Montana’s New Governor: Greg Gianforte’s Early Years," December 12, 2022
- ↑Associated Press, "Republican Greg Gianforte elected Montana’s next governor," November 4, 2020
- ↑NPR, "Trump Taps Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke To Lead Interior Department," December 13, 2016
- ↑"Montana Public Radio, "Gubernatorial Candidate Greg Gianforte On Business, Health Care And Campaign Funding," April 17, 2020
- ↑KTVH, "Greg Gianforte: Montana success story wasn’t his first startup," October 21, 2020
- ↑Great Falls Tribune, "Trump tweets endorsement for Gianforte in governor's race," September 23, 2020
- ↑NPR, "The GOP Will Control Montana's State Government For The 1st Time In 16 Years," November 14, 2020
- ↑Montana Free Press, "Gianforte, Busse to square off for governor’s seat," June 4, 2024
- ↑Associated Press, "AP Race Call: Republican Greg Gianforte wins reelection for governor in Montana," November 5, 2024
- ↑10.010.1Montana.gov, "About Greg & Kristen," accessed May 11, 2021
- ↑Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "Gianforte, Greg," accessed May 11, 2021
- ↑12.012.112.2Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑Greg Gianforte’s campaign website, “Issues,” accessed September 17, 2020
- ↑Greg for Montana, "Issues," accessed September 14, 2018
- ↑U.S. News & World Report, "The Latest: Montana Governor Tests Positive for COVID-19," April 5, 2021
- ↑The Guardian, "Republican candidate 'body-slams' Guardian reporter in Montana," May 24, 2017
- ↑KTVQ, "Greg Gianforte accused of body slamming reporter," May 24, 2017
- ↑KULR, "U.S. House candidate Greg Gianforte charged with misdemeanor assault," May 25, 2017
- ↑Politico, "Gianforte apologizes for body slam incident," May 26, 2017
- ↑ABC News, "Congressman-elect Gianforte apologizes to reporter for assault, to donate $50,000 to press group," June 8, 2017
- ↑CNBC, "Montana congressman-elect settles with reporter he assaulted," June 8, 2017
- ↑Bozeman Daily Chronicle, "Gianforte sentenced to anger management, community service for assault of reporter," June 12, 2017
- ↑Gianforte Family Founation, "About," accessed May 12, 2021
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R.1044 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2020," accessed March 22, 2024
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act," accessed April 23, 2024
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R.1 - For the People Act of 2019," accessed April 23, 2024
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R.748 - CARES Act," accessed April 23, 2024
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R.5 - Equality Act," accessed April 23, 2024
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R.8 - Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019," accessed April 23, 2024
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R.6 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2019," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑Congress.gov, "S.1790 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R.6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act," accessed April 24, 2024
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R.1994 - Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R.3 - Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act," accessed March 22, 2024
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R.1865 - Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑Congress.gov, "S.1838 - Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R.3884 - MORE Act of 2020," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R.6074 - Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.J.Res.31 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑Congress.gov, "S.47 - John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R.6395 - William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R.6395 - William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑Congress.gov, "S.24 - Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.Res.755 - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.Res.755 - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 434," accessed December 13, 2018
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 284," June 21, 2018
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 282," June 21, 2018
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 434," accessed March 12, 2019
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 549," October 3, 2017
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 344," June 29, 2017
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 342," June 29, 2017
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 256," May 4, 2017
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 405," September 26, 2018
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 399," September 13, 2018
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 313," June 28, 2018
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 257," June 8, 2018
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 216," May 22, 2018
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 127," March 22, 2018
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 69," February 9, 2018
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 60," February 6, 2018
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 44," January 22, 2018
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 33," January 18, 2018
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 708," December 21, 2017
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 692," December 19, 2017
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 670," December 7, 2017
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 637," November 16, 2017
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 589," October 26, 2017
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 557," October 5, 2017
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 528," September 14, 2017
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 480," September 8, 2017
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 441," September 6, 2017
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 299," June 8, 2017
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 249," May 3, 2017
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 230," May 24, 2018
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 49," January 30, 2018
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 631," November 14, 2017
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 435," July 27, 2017
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 413," July 25, 2017
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 437," July 28, 2017
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 407," July 24, 2017
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 378," July 14, 2017
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 136," March 8, 2017
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