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Mark Walker

Republican Party

Prior offices:

U.S. House North Carolina District 6

Years in office: 2015 - 2021

Predecessor:Howard Coble (R)

Successor:Kathy Manning (D)

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Piedmont International University, 1999

Personal

Religion

Baptist

Profession

Consultant

Contact

Campaign website

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Mark Walker (Republican Party) was a member of theU.S. House, representingNorth Carolina's 6th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2015. He left office on January 3, 2021.

Walker (Republican Party) ran for election to theU.S. House to representNorth Carolina's 6th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary onMarch 5, 2024.

Walker also ran for election forGovernor of North Carolina. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary onMarch 5, 2024.

Walker completed Ballotpedia'sCandidate Connection survey in 2024.Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Walker received a B.A. from Piedmont International University in 1999.^[1] His career experience includes working as a consultant, working in finance management at Flow Automotive, and serving on the budget and finance team at the Greensboro Coliseum, an entertainment complex in Greensboro, North Carolina. He later served as a pastor for 16 years.^[2]^[3]^[4]

Elections

2024

See also: North Carolina's 6th Congressional District election, 2024

North Carolina's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 6

Addison McDowell defeatedKevin E. Hayes in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 6 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Addison McDowell (R)	69.2	233,303
		Kevin E. Hayes (Constitution Party)	30.8	104,017

	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 337,320
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Derek Mobley (Independent)
Anduin Craighill-Middleton (D)

Democratic primary election

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Kathy Manning (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 6

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 6 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Addison McDowell	26.1	21,285
		Mark Walker	24.1	19,633
		Christian Castelli	21.1	17,171
		Bo Hines	14.4	11,746
		Jay Wagner	9.2	7,462
		Mary Ann Contogiannis	5.1	4,195

	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 81,492
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Walker in this election.

2024

See also: North Carolina gubernatorial election, 2024

General election

General election for Governor of North Carolina

Josh Stein defeatedMark K. Robinson,Mike Ross,Vinny Smith, andWayne Turner in the general election for Governor of North Carolina on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Josh Stein (D)	54.9	3,069,496
		Mark K. Robinson (R)	40.1	2,241,309
		Mike Ross (L)	3.2	176,392
		Vinny Smith (Constitution Party)	1.0	54,738
		Wayne Turner (G)	0.9	49,612

	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,591,547
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Gordon Ward (Independent)
Donte McCorey Sr. (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of North Carolina

Josh Stein defeatedMichael R. Morgan,Chrelle Booker,Marcus Williams, andGary Foxx in the Democratic primary for Governor of North Carolina on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Josh Stein	69.6	479,026
		Michael R. Morgan	14.3	98,627
		Chrelle Booker	6.7	46,045
		Marcus Williams	5.7	39,257
		Gary Foxx	3.7	25,283

	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 688,238
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of North Carolina

Mark K. Robinson defeatedDale Folwell andBill Graham in the Republican primary for Governor of North Carolina on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark K. Robinson	64.8	666,504
		Dale Folwell	19.2	196,955
		Bill Graham	16.0	164,572

	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,028,031
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Green primary election

The Green primary election was canceled.Wayne Turner advanced from the Green primary for Governor of North Carolina.

Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for Governor of North Carolina

Mike Ross defeatedShannon Bray in the Libertarian primary for Governor of North Carolina on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Ross	59.4	2,910
		Shannon Bray	40.6	1,985

	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,895
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2022

See also: United States Senate election in North Carolina, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. Senate North Carolina

Ted Budd defeatedCheri Beasley,Shannon Bray,Matthew Hoh, andMichelle Lewis in the general election for U.S. Senate North Carolina on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ted Budd (R)	50.5	1,905,786
		Cheri Beasley (D)	47.3	1,784,049
		Shannon Bray (L)	1.4	51,640
		Matthew Hoh (G)	0.8	29,934
		Michelle Lewis (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	137
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	2,378

	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,773,924
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Michele Parks (Independent)
Marc White (Independent)
Charles Roberson (Independent)
Susan Gaddy (Independent)
Brenda Rodriguez (Independent)
Hayden Boyette (Independent)
Barry Caulder (Independent)
Kimrey Rhinehardt (Independent)
Adrien Meadows (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cheri Beasley	81.1	501,766
		James Carr Jr.	3.5	21,903
		Alyssia Hammond	3.4	21,005
		Marcus Williams	2.8	17,446
		Constance Johnson	2.0	12,500
		Everette Newton	1.6	10,043
		Chrelle Booker	1.6	9,937
		Brendan K. Maginnis	1.1	7,044
		Robert Colon	1.1	6,904
		Greg Antoine	0.8	5,179
		Tobias LaGrone	0.8	5,048

	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 618,775
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ted Budd	58.6	448,128
		Pat McCrory	24.6	188,135
		Mark Walker	9.2	70,486
		Marjorie K. Eastman	2.9	22,535
	Submit photo	David Flaherty	1.0	7,265
		Kenneth Harper Jr.	0.9	7,129
		Jennifer Banwart	0.4	3,088
	Submit photo	Charles Moss	0.4	2,920
		Leonard L. Bryant	0.4	2,906
		Benjamin Griffiths	0.4	2,870
		Debora Tshiovo	0.4	2,741
		Lee Brian	0.3	2,232
		Lichia Sibhatu	0.3	2,191
	Submit photo	Drew Bulecza	0.3	2,022

	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 764,648
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Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled.Shannon Bray advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina.

Campaign website

Walker’s campaign website stated the following:

“

Mark Walker Has Championed:

Government Reform and Saving Taxpayers Money

Combatting Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking

Tax Reform and Cuts for Middle-Income Families and Workers

Balanced Budget Amendment

Policies of Hope and Opportunity

School Choice and Empowering Parents and Students

Standing Up to China

Protecting Life at Every Stage

Supporting Law Enforcement and the Second Amendment

Securing Our Border and Stopping Amnesty

Lowering the Cost of Health Care and Medications

Second Chances and Criminal Justice Reform

Support for HBCUs and Their Students

Targeted Disaster Relief for North Carolina

Support for Farmers and Protections from Eminent Domain

Child Tax Credit and Adoption Tax Credit

Improving Care and Service to Veterans^[5]

”

—Mark Walker’s campaign website (2022)^[6]

2020

See also:North Carolina's 6th Congressional District election, 2020

Incumbent Mark Walker did not file to run for re-election.

2018

See also:North Carolina's 6th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 6

IncumbentMark Walker defeatedRyan Watts in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 6 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Walker (R)	56.5	160,709
		Ryan Watts (D)	43.5	123,651

	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 284,360 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 6

Ryan Watts defeatedGerald Wong in the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 6 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ryan Watts	77.2	26,072
		Gerald Wong	22.8	7,719

	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 33,791
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 6

IncumbentMark Walker advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 6 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Mark Walker

	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified.
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2016

See also:North Carolina's 6th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpediarated this race as safely Republican. IncumbentMark Walker (R) defeatedChris Hardin in the Republican primary. Walker defeatedPete Glidewell, the only Democratic candidate to file, in the general election. The primary election took place on June 7, 2016. The general election took place on November 8, 2016.^[7]

**U.S. House, North Carolina District 6 General Election, 2016**
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Mark WalkerIncumbent	59.2%	207,983
	Democratic	Pete Glidewell	40.8%	143,167
Total Votes				351,150
Source:North Carolina State Board of Elections

**U.S. House, North Carolina District 6 Republican Primary, 2016**
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Mark WalkerIncumbent	77.9%	16,859
Chris Hardin	22.1%	4,777
Total Votes		21,636
Source:North Carolina State Board of Elections

2014

See also:North Carolina's 6th Congressional District elections, 2014

Walker won the2014 election for theU.S. House to representNorth Carolina's 6th District. No candidate secured more than 50 percent of the vote in the May 6, 2014, primary election. Walker defeatedPhil Berger, Jr. in the resulting runoff primary on July 15, 2014.^[8] He then defeatedLaura Fjeld in the general election.^[9] The general election took place on November 4, 2014.

**U.S. House, North Carolina District 6 General Election, 2014**
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Mark Walker	58.7%	147,312
	Democratic	Laura Fjeld	41.3%	103,758
Total Votes				251,070
Source:North Carolina State Board of Elections

**U.S. House, North Carolina District 6 Republican Primary, 2014**
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Phil Berger, Jr.	34.3%	15,127
Mark Walker	25.2%	11,123
Bruce VonCannon	11.5%	5,055
Zack Matheny	11.4%	5,043
Jeff Phillips	7.9%	3,494
Don Webb	4.3%	1,899
Mike Causey	3.2%	1,427
Kenn Kopf	1.2%	510
Charlie Sutherland	1%	458
Total Votes		44,136
Source:Results via the North Carolina State Board of Elections

**U.S. House, North Carolina District 6 Runoff Republican Primary, 2014**
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Mark Walker	60.1%	18,849
Phil Berger, Jr.	39.9%	12,527
Total Votes		31,376
Source: 99% reporting,Results via Associated Press Note: Vote totals above are unofficial and will be updated once official totals are made available.

Endorsements

Walker received the following endorsements:*

North Carolina State Rep.John M. Blust^[10]
Liberty Conservatives^[11]
The Eagle Forum^[12]

* See Walker'scampaign website for other endorsements.

Ethics violation statement

In a televised debate on July 11, 2014, against fellow Republican runoff candidatePhil Berger, Jr., Walker claimed, "Just yesterday we were able to find out that the Chief Justice of Ethics of the North Carolina Supreme Court reprimanded him [Berger] for misleading the jury not based on the facts."^[13] Walker later apologized for the inaccurate claim, as he had actually been citing a 1935 U.S. Supreme Court case involving a completely different person with the last name of Berger. Walker said that he had been given the information by "a government source in Raleigh."^[13]

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Mark Walker completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Walker's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Congressman Mark Walker started his career in finance and, after earning his theology degree, served 16 years as a pastor. In 2014, Walker stepped away from ministry and made a successful run for the U.S. Congress (NC-06) defeating a host of elected politicians. In 2015, Congressman Walker became the first member in an inaugural term to be elected Chair of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) - the largest caucus in Congress with 160 members.In 2018, Walker was elected as Vice Chair of the entire conference, becoming the highest rated conservative to serve in the top four leadership positions in Congress. Walker is also the last member of Congress to secure a floor vote on a balanced budget amendment. Congressman Walker served on multiple committees and in 2019, Walker was appointed to ranking member on the Committee on Homeland Security’s Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism’s subcommittee, and was co-chair of the bicameral prayer caucus for five years. Walker was redistricted out of his seat and stepped away from Congress in 2021. Walker announced his candidacy for Congress in the newly drawn District 6 in September 2023. Congressman Walker and his wife Kelly, a Family Nurse Practitioner and flight trauma specialist, have been married for 31 years and have 3 children.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Secure the border.
Balance the budget.
Ensure parental control over their children's education.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

When I served as ranking member on intelligence and counter-terrorism, I saw the atrocities that occur to these migrant families that come across the border at the hands of the cartels. The fact that the Biden administration has access to the same intelligence as I have seen and continue to give the green light to illegal immigrants crossing our border is inexcusable. This is a humanitarian issue and an issue of national security.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To never forget this is about service to the people you represent which also includes the very best of constituent services.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The American hostages coming home from Iran. I was 11.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Economically, to help make sure the American dream can still be pursued by young adults. Security wise, to make sure that we are preventing China from becoming a national security threat to our way of life.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Sheriffs of Central North Carolina

More than 40 Conservative Elected Officials
More than 100 NC pastors
U.S. Senator Mike Lee
Congressman Dan Crenshaw
Former Governor Mike Huckabee

Liberty University’s Chairman and Purple Heart recipient, Tim Lee

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I am for 100% transparency even down to the disclosure of charitable gifts from each candidate seeking elected office.

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2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Mark Walker did not completeBallotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign advertisements

February 17, 2021

February 2, 2021

January 15, 2021

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2016

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

“

Economy: We must work to get government out of the way of our economy. Heavy-handed regulations – like Obamacare and Dodd-Frank – are smothering American businesses. The complexity and severity of the tax code limits job creation and expansion.

Education: Government is more responsive, effective and efficient at the local level. Nowhere is that better exemplified than in education.

Family and Values: The family is the building block of civilization. Erosion of family is the erosion of our American foundation.

2nd Amendment: As a member of the NRA, I will fight any attempt to take guns out of the hands of law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms must not be infringed – I think the founders were clear and I intend to preserve this basic, constitutional liberty.

Healthcare: The greatest barrier to healthcare in America is cost. By making healthcare more affordable, we can expand access and coverage.^[5]

”

—Mark Walker's campaign website,http://www.walker4nc.com/issues

Campaign finance summary

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Mark Walker campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024	U.S. House North Carolina District 6	Lost primary	$826,948	$849,590
2022	U.S. Senate North Carolina	Lost primary	$1,728,590	$2,439,763
2018	U.S. House North Carolina District 6	Won general	$1,328,331	$820,098
2016	U.S. House, North Carolina District 6	Won	$863,998	N/A**
2014	U.S. House (North Carolina, District 2)	Won	$839,378	N/A**
Grand total			$5,587,244	$4,109,451
Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission *This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2017-2018

At the beginning of the115th Congress, Walker was assigned to the following committees:^[14]

2015-2016

Walker served on the following committees:^[15]^[16]

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: 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.

Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2021

Vote

Bill and description

Status

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Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2020

The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2020 (H.R. 1044) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives seeking to increase the cap on employment-based visas, establish certain rules governing such visas, and impose some additional requirements on employers hiring holders of such visas. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to suspend the rules and pass the bill as amended.^[17]

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Passed (365-65)

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The Heroes Act

The HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to address the COVID-19 outbreak by providing $1,200 payments to individuals, extending and expanding the moratorium on some evictions and foreclosures, outlining requirements and establishing finding for contact tracing and COVID-19 testing, providing emergency supplemental appropriations to federal agencies for fiscal year 2020, and eliminating cost-sharing for COVID-19 treatments. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[18]

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Passed (208-199)

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For the People Act of 2019

The For the People Act of 2019 (H.R.1) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to protect election security, revise rules on campaign funding, introduce new provisions related to ethics, establish independent, nonpartisan redistricting commissions, and establish new rules on the release of tax returns for presidential and vice presidential candidates. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[19]

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Passed (234-193)

Not Voting

CARES Act

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on March 27, 2020, that expanded benefits through the joint federal-state unemployment insurance program during the coronavirus pandemic. The legislation also included $1,200 payments to certain individuals, funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, and funds for businesses, hospitals, and state and local governments. This bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House.^[20]

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Passed (419-6)

Not Voting

Equality Act

The Equality Act (H.R. 5) was a bill approved by the House Representatives that sought to ban discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity by expanding the definition of establishments that fall under public accomodation and prohibiting the denial of access to a shared facility that is in agreement with an indiviual's gender indenitity. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[21]

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Passed (236-173)

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Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019

The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 (H.R. 8) was a bill approved by the House that sought to ban firearm transfers between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[22]

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Passed (240-190)

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American Dream and Promise Act of 2019

The American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 (H.R.6) was a bill approved by the House Representatives that sought to protect certain immigrants from removal proceedings and provide a path to permanent resident status by establishing streamlined procedures for permanant residency and canceling removal proceedings against certain qualifed individuals. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[23]

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Passed (237-187)

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (S. 1790) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on December 20, 2019, setting policies and appropriations for the Department of Defense. Key features of this bill include appropriations for research/development, procurement, military construction, and operation/maintenence, as well as policies for paid family leave, North Korea nuclear sanctions, limiting the use of criminal history in federal hiring and contracting, military housing privatization, and paid family leave for federal personnel. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[24]

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Passed (377-48)

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Families First Coronavirus Response Act

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on March 18, 2020, addressing the COVID-19 pandemic by increasing access to unemployment benefits and food assistance, increasing funding for Medicaid, providing free testing for COVID-19, and requiring employers to provide paid sick time to employees who cannot work due to COVID-19. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House.^[25]

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Passed (363-40)

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Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (H.R. 1994) was a bill passed by the House Representatives that sought to change the requirements for employer provided retirement plans, IRAs, and other tax-favored savings accounts by modfying the requirements for things such as loans, lifetime income options, required minimum distributions, the eligibility rules for certain long-term, part-time employees, and nondiscrimination rules. The bill also sought to treat taxable non-tuition fellowship and stipend payments as compensation for the purpose of an IRA, repeal the maximum age for traditional IRA contributions, increase penalties for failing to file tax returns, allow penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans if a child is born or adopted, and expand the purposes for which qualified tuition programs may be used. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[26]

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Passed (417-3)

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Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act

The Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3) was a bill approved by the House Representatives that sought to address the price of healthcare by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate prices for certain drugs, requiring drug manufactures to issue rebates for certain drugs covered under Medicare, requiring drug price transparency from drug manufacturers, expanding Medicare coverage, and providing funds for certain public health programs. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[27]

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Passed (230-192)

Not Voting

Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020

The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 1865) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on December 20, 2019, providing appropriations for federal agencies in fiscal year 2020. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[28]

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Passed (297-120)

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Yea

Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019

The Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 (S. 1838) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on November 27, 2019, directing several federal departments to assess Hong Kong's unique treatment under U.S. law. Key features of the bill include directing the Department of State to report and certify annually to Congress as to whether Hong Kong is sufficiently autonomous from China to justify its unique treatment, and directing the Department of Commerce to report annually to Congress on China's efforts to use Hong Kong to evade U.S. export controls and sanctions. This bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House.^[29]

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Passed (417-1)

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MORE Act of 2020

The MORE Act of 2020 (H.R. 3884) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to decriminalize marijuana by removing marijuana as a scheduled controlled substance and eliminating criminal penalties for an individual who manufactures, distributes, or possesses marijuana. This bill required a simple majority vote from the House.^[30]

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Passed (228-164)

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Yea

Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020

The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 6074) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on March 6, 2020, providing emergency funding to federal agencies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Key features of the bill include funding for vaccine research, small business loans, humanitarian assistance to affected foreign countries, emergency preparedness, and grants for public health agencies and organizations. This bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to suspend the rules and pass the bill.^[31]

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Passed (415-2)

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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.J.Res. 31) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on February 15, 2019, providing approrations for Fiscal Year 2019. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[32]

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Passed (300 -128)

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John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act

The John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (S. 47) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Doanld Trump on March 12, 2019. This bill sought to set provisions for federal land management and conservation by doing things such as conducting land exchanges and conveyances, establishing programs to respond to wildfires, and extending and reauthorizing wildlife conservation programs. This bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House.^[33]

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Passed (363-62)

Not Voting

William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (On passage)

The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R. 6395) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and vetoed by President Donald Trump on December 23, 2020. Congress voted to override Trump's veto, and the bill became law on January 1, 2021. The bill set Department of Defense policies and appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021. Trump vetoed the bill due to disagreement with provisions related to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, the renaming of certain military installations, limits on emergency military construction fund usage, and limits on troop withdrawals. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House on passage, and a two-thirds majority vote in the House to override Trump's veto.^[34]

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Passed (335-78)

Not Voting

William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Overcoming veto)

The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R. 6395) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and vetoed by President Donald Trump on December 23, 2020. Congress voted to override Trump's veto, and the bill became law on January 1, 2021. The bill set Department of Defense policies and appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021. Trump vetoed the bill due to disagreement with provisions related to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, the renaming of certain military installations, limits on emergency military construction fund usage, and limits on troop withdrawals. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House on passage, and a two-thirds majority vote in the House to override Trump's veto.^[35]

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Passed (322-87)

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Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019

The Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019 (S.24) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on January 16, 2019, that requires federal employees who were furloughed or compelled to work during a lapse in government funding to be compensated for that time. The bill also required those employees to be compensated as soon as the lapse in funding ends, irregardless of official pay date. This bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to suspend the rules and pass the bill.^[36]

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Passed (411-7)

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Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. (Article 1)

The 2020 impeachment of Donald Trump (R) was a resolution before the 116th Congress to set forth two articles of impeachment saying that Trump abused his power and obstructed congress. The first article was related to allegations that Trump requested the Ukrainian government investigate former Vice President Joe Biden (D) and his son, Hunter Biden, in exchange for aid, and the second was related to Trump's response to the impeachment inquiry. The House of Representatives approved both articles of impeachment, and the Senate adjudged that Trump was not guilty of either charge. The articles of impeachment required a simple majority vote in the House.^[37]

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Guilty (230-197)

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Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. (Article 2)

The 2020 impeachment of Donald Trump (R) was a resolution before the 116th Congress to set forth two articles of impeachment saying that Trump abused his power and obstructed congress. The first article was related to allegations that Trump requested the Ukrainian government investigate former Vice President Joe Biden (D) and his son, Hunter Biden, in exchange for aid, and the second was related to Trump's response to the impeachment inquiry. The House of Representatives approved both articles of impeachment, and the Senate adjudged that Trump was not guilty of either charge. The articles of impeachment required a simple majority vote in the House.^[38]

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Guilty (229-198)

Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress

Key votes

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.^[39]
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.^[40]
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.^[41]
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.^[42]
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.^[43]
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.^[44]
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.^[45]
VotedYea on: 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.^[46]

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.^[47]
VotedNay 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.^[48]
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.^[49]
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.^[50]
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^[51]
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.^[52]
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.^[53]
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.^[54]
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.^[55]
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.^[56]
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.^[57]
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.^[58]
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.^[59]
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.^[60]
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.)^[61]
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.^[62]

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.^[63]
VotedNay 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.^[64]
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.^[65]
VotedYea on: 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.^[66]
VotedNay on: 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.^[67]

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^[68]
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.^[69]

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.^[70]
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.^[71]
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.^[72]
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.^[73]
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.^[74]
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.^[75]
VotedYea on: 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.^[76]

114th Congress

The first session of the114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.^[77]^[78] For more information pertaining to Walker's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.^[79]

Economic and fiscal

Trade Act of 2015

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

Trade adjustment assistance
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. Walker was one of 158 Republicans to vote against TAA.^[80]^[81]
Trade promotion authority
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. Walker was one of 191Republicans to support the measure.^[82]^[83]
Trade promotion authority second vote
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.). Walker was one of 190Republicans to vote in favor of the amendment.^[84]^[85]
Trade adjustment assistance second vote
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. Walker was one of 132Republicans to vote against HR 1295.^[86]^[87]

Defense spending authorization

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." Walker voted with 227 otherRepublicans and 41Democrats to approve the bill.^[88] The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. PresidentBarack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.^[89]

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.^[90]^[91] Walker voted with 234 otherRepublicans and 135Democrats to approve the bill.^[92] 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.^[93]

2016 Budget proposal

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. Walker voted with 225 otherRepublicans to approve the bill.^[94]^[95]^[96]

2015 budget

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.^[97] Walker voted with 166Republicans against the bill.^[98] It passed theSenate on October 30, 2015.^[99] PresidentBarack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.

Foreign Affairs

Iran nuclear deal

See also:Iran nuclear agreement, 2015

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. Walker voted with 222 otherRepublican representatives to approve the bill.^[100]^[101]

Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
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. Walker voted with 243Republicans and 25Democrats against the bill.^[102]^[103]

Suspension of Iran sanctions relief
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." Walker voted with 244Republicans and twoDemocrats for the bill.^[104]^[105]

Presidential non-compliance of section 2
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. Walker voted with 244Republicans for the resolution.^[106]^[107]

Export-Import Bank

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.^[108] Walker voted with 116Republicans and oneDemocrat against the bill.^[109]

Domestic

USA FREEDOM Act of 2015

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." Walker voted with 195Republicans and 142Democrats to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.^[110]^[111]

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

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. Walker voted with 237Republicans in favor of the bill.^[112]^[113]

Cyber security

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. It also proposed including liability protections for companies.^[114] Walker voted with 219Republicans and 135Democrats to approve the bill.^[115]

On April 22, 2015, theHouse passedHR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.^[116] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Walker voted with 201Republicans and 105Democrats in favor of the bill.^[117]

Immigration

On November 19, 2015, theHouse passedHR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.^[118] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Walker voted with 241Republicans and 47Democrats in favor of the bill.^[119]

Analysis

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

According to the websiteGovTrack, Walker missed 2 of 548 roll call votes from January 2015 to September 2015. This amounted to 0.4 percent, which was lower than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.^[120]

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