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Ralph Abraham
Department of Health
Tenure
Present officeholder
Prior offices:
U.S. House Louisiana District 5
Years in office: 2015 - 2021
Predecessor:Vance McAllister (R)
Successor:Julia Letlow (R)
Elections and appointments
Last election
October 12, 2019
Education
High school
Mangham High School
Bachelor's
Louisiana State University
M.D.
Louisiana State University School of Medicine
Other
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Military
Service / branch
U.S. Coast Guard
Personal
Religion
Christian: Baptist
Profession
Physician and Veterinarian
Contact

Ralph Abraham is an officeholder of the Department of Health.

Abraham (Republican Party) ran for election forGovernor of Louisiana. He lost in the primary onOctober 12, 2019.

Abaham announced on February 26, 2020, that he would not seek re-election to the House.[1]

Abraham was first elected to Congress in 2014. IncumbentVance McAllister (R) ran for re-election that year, but was defeated in the jungle primary.[2]

Abraham announced his candidacy forgovernor of Louisiana on December 6, 2018.[3]

The Advocate wrote that Abraham "has turned in a consistently conservative voting record in Congress since he was first elected in 2014." It called the 5th Congressional district that Abraham represents "reliably Republican."[4]

Contents

Biography

Abraham was born in Alto,Louisiana.[5][6] He graduated from Mangham High School in 1972 and went on to earn his bachelor's degree and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Louisiana State University in 1980. From 1986 to 1989, Abraham served in the Mississippi National Guard Special Forces. He later returned to Louisiana State and earned his M.D. in 1994.[5]

Abraham worked as a veterinarian prior to earning his medical degree and became a general family practitioner in 1995. He has also worked as a flight instructor since 1980 and an aviation medical examiner since 2007.[6] As of 2019, Abraham volunteered as a pilot for the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Air Force’s Civil Air Patrol.[7]


Elections

2020

See also:Louisiana's 5th Congressional District election, 2020

Ralph Abraham did not file to run for re-election.[8]

2019

See also: Louisiana gubernatorial election, 2019


Louisiana elections use themajority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50 percent of the vote. If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation.

General election

General election for Governor of Louisiana

IncumbentJohn Bel Edwards defeatedEddie Rispone in the general election for Governor of Louisiana on November 16, 2019.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of John Bel Edwards
John Bel Edwards (D)
 
51.3
 
774,498
Image of Eddie Rispone
Eddie Rispone (R)
 
48.7
 
734,286

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Total votes: 1,508,784
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Governor of Louisiana

The following candidates ran in the primary for Governor of Louisiana on October 12, 2019.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of John Bel Edwards
John Bel Edwards (D)
 
46.6
 
625,970
✔
Image of Eddie Rispone
Eddie Rispone (R)
 
27.4
 
368,319
Image of Ralph Abraham
Ralph Abraham (R)
 
23.6
 
317,149
Image of Oscar Dantzler
Oscar Dantzler (D)
 
0.8
 
10,993
Patrick Landry (R)
 
0.8
 
10,966
Image of Gary Landrieu
Gary Landrieu (Independent) Candidate Connection
 
0.8
 
10,084

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Total votes: 1,343,481
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

2018

See also:Louisiana's 5th Congressional District election, 2018


Louisiana elections use themajority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50 percent of the vote. If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation.

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Louisiana District 5

IncumbentRalph Abraham won election outright againstJessee Carlton Fleenor,Billy Burkette, andKyle Randol in the primary for U.S. House Louisiana District 5 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Ralph Abraham
Ralph Abraham (R)
 
66.5
 
149,018
Image of Jessee Carlton Fleenor
Jessee Carlton Fleenor (D)
 
30.0
 
67,118
Image of Billy Burkette
Billy Burkette (Independent)
 
2.1
 
4,799
Image of Kyle Randol
Kyle Randol (L)
 
1.3
 
3,011

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Total votes: 223,946
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2016

See also:Louisiana's 5th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpediarated this race as safely Republican. IncumbentRalph Abraham (R) defeatedBilly Burkette (R) in the primary election on November 8, 2016.[9]

U.S. House, Louisiana District 5 Primary Election, 2016
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngRalph AbrahamIncumbent81.6%208,545
    Republican Billy Burkette18.4%47,117
Total Votes255,662
Source:Louisiana Secretary of State

2014

See also:Louisiana's 5th Congressional District elections, 2014

December 6, 2014

Abraham defeatedJamie Mayo in the runoff election on December 6, 2014. Both candidates placed as the top vote receivers in the primary election on November 4, 2014.

U.S. House, Louisiana District 5 General Election, 2014
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngRalph Abraham64.2%134,616
    Democratic Jamie Mayo35.8%75,004
Total Votes209,620
Source:Louisiana Secretary of State

November 4, 2014

Abraham ran in the2014 election for theU.S. House to representLouisiana's5th District.[2] He secured enough votes to participate in a general election againstJamie Mayo.

U.S. House, Louisiana District 5 Primary Election, 2014
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    Republican Vance McAllisterIncumbent11.11%26,606
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngRalph Abraham23.16%55,489
    Republican Harris Brown4.13%9,890
    Republican Zach Dasher22.39%53,628
    Republican Clyde Holloway7.46%17,877
    Republican Ed Tarpley Jr.1.92%4,594
    DemocraticGreen check mark transparent.pngJamie Mayo28.22%67,611
    Libertarian Charles Saucier0.92%2,201
    Green Eliot Barron0.69%1,655
Total Votes239,551
Source:Louisiana Secretary of State

Campaign themes

2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Campaign website

Abraham stated the following on his campaign website:

“

I will make Louisiana win again

I am sick and tired of Louisiana losing. For every year of John Bel Edwards’ administration, Louisiana has been ranked dead last in the country.

Dead last in economic opportunity. Dead last in jobs. Dead last in public safety.

To win re-election, John Bel Edwards is trying to convince Louisianians that this is the best we can do. All he offers is more excuses and false promises.

Don’t buy it. It doesn’t have to be this way. Louisiana has the best people, a unique culture like no place else, and tremendous natural resources. We don’t belong at the bottom of the barrel – we belong at the top.

Here’s how I will get us there:

I will make Louisiana grow again.

Fewer Louisianians are working today than the day John Bel Edwards took office.

I will build a stronger economy that grows businesses and delivers more good, high paying jobs by incentivizing businesses to move to Louisiana, not Texas or Florida.

I will make Louisiana fair again.

John Bel has given government bureaucrats free reign to waste taxpayer money and let trial lawyers shut down entire industries and drive up insurance costs. I will champion common sense reforms that restore some sanity to our legal system, and I will cut waste fraud and abuse from our budgets. We’re going to open up the books and let the sunlight in.

I will make Louisiana safe again.

Under John Bel Edwards, Louisiana has become one of the most dangerous states in the country and New Orleans has become a sanctuary city. I will partner with our law enforcement officers to keep Louisianians safe. There will be no sanctuary cities in Louisiana when I’m governor.

I will make Louisiana home again.

Nearly 70,000 Louisianians have fled our state for better opportunities in the past three years. We’re losing our most important resource: our people. I will lower taxes, invest in critical infrastructure like roads, bridges, ports and drainage, and prioritize early childhood education, so that no one will ever need or want to leave Louisiana.

We do not have to settle for what we’ve grown used to settling for.

We can do better. We have to do better. And as Governor, I’m telling you that we will do better.

We spend too much time looking to the past and excusing our poor performance on previous politicians.

You can’t move forward by looking in the rearview mirror.

I’m not going to blame the mess I will inherit on anyone. I will just get the job done.

That’s how we make Louisiana Win Again.[10]

”
—Ralph Abraham[11]

2014

Abraham listed the following issues on his campaign website:[12]

  • Gun control
Excerpt: "I’ll stand with you to stop our federal government from taking away our freedom and the right to protect ourselves and our families."
  • Healthcare
Excerpt: "Obamacare is broken. As a physician, I see the problems with it everyday and know I can offer solutions to improve it."
  • Taxes
Excerpt: "No new taxes for businesses and individuals."
  • Congressional term limits
Excerpt: "I support term limits for Members of Congress."
  • Congressional salaries
Excerpt: "It should be an honor and a privilege to serve your country and NOT a paid position. If law dictates a salary, then I will donate the salary ($174,000/year) to charities; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and The Independence Fund (provides TRACK Chairs for wounded Veterans who are missing both arms and legs or paralyzed.) YOU should not pay a penny for representation."

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Abraham's academic, professional, and political career:[13]

  • 2015-Present: U.S. Representative fromLouisiana's 5th Congressional District
  • 1994: Graduated Louisiana State University School of Medicine with an M.D.
  • 1986-1989: Mississippi National Guard Special Forces
  • 1980: Graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine with a D.V.M.
  • 1980: Graduated from Louisiana State University with a B.A.

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2017-2018

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

2015-2016

Abraham served on the following committees:[15]

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
VoteBill and descriptionStatus
Red x.svg Nay
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.[16]
Yes check.svg Passed (365-65)
Red x.svg Nay
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.[17]
Yes check.svg Passed (208-199)
Red x.svg Nay
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.[18]
Yes check.svg 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.[19]
Yes check.svg Passed (419-6)
Red x.svg Nay
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.[20]
Yes check.svg Passed (236-173)
Red x.svg Nay
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.[21]
Yes check.svg Passed (240-190)
Red x.svg Nay
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.[22]
Yes check.svg Passed (237-187)
Yes check.svg Yea
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.[23]
Yes check.svg Passed (377-48)
Not Voting
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.[24]
Yes check.svg Passed (363-40)
Yes check.svg Yea
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.[25]
Yes check.svg Passed (417-3)
Red x.svg Nay
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.[26]
Yes check.svg Passed (230-192)
Red x.svg Nay
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.[27]
Yes check.svg Passed (297-120)
Yes check.svg 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.[28]
Yes check.svg Passed (417-1)
Not Voting
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.[29]
Yes check.svg Passed (228-164)
Yes check.svg 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.[30]
Yes check.svg Passed (415-2)
Red x.svg Nay
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.[31]
Yes check.svg Passed (300 -128)
Red x.svg Nay
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.[32]
Yes check.svg 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.[33]
Yes check.svg 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.[34]
Yes check.svg Passed (322-87)
Not Voting
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.[35]
Yes check.svg Passed (411-7)
Red x.svg Nay
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.[36]
Yes check.svg Guilty (230-197)
Red x.svg Nay
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.[37]
Yes check.svg 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)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018
    Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance through fiscal year 2023.[38]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (213-211) on June 21, 2018
    Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance. It also proposed modifying the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously known as the food stamp program.[39]

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

    Red x.svg Bill Failed (193-231) on June 21, 2018
    Proposed funding a border wall, limiting legal immigration, a mandatory worker verification program, allowing DACA recipients to apply for legal status, and preventing separation of families at the border.[40]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018
    Reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies some Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs.[41]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (237-189) on October 3, 2017
    Proposed amending the federal criminal code to make it a crime for any person to perform or attempt to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus was 20 weeks or more. The bill provided exceptions for an abortion: (1) that was necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy was the result of rape or incest.[42]

    VotedYea on: Kate's Law (HR 3004)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (257-167) on June 29, 2017
    Proposed increasing criminal penalties for individuals in the country illegally who were convicted of certain crimes, deported, and then re-entered the U.S. illegally.[43]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (228-195) on June 29, 2017
    Proposed withholding federal funds from states and localities that chose not to follow federal immigration laws.[44]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill passed (217-213) on May 4, 2017
    Proposed modifying the budgetary and fiscal provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare.[45]

  • 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)

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (361-61) on September 26, 2018Signed by President
    Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.[46]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (377-20) on September 13, 2018Signed by President
    Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs.[47]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (359-49) on June 28, 2018
    Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.[48]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (235-179) on June 8, 2018
    Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs.[49]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (258-159) on May 22, 2018Signed by President
    Proposed exempting some banks from the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act[50]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (256-167) on March 22, 2018Signed by President
    Proposed providing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.[51]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (240-186) on February 9, 2018Signed by President
    Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018.[52]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (245-182) on February 6, 2018
    Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018.[53]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (266-150) on January 22, 2018Signed by President
    Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 8, 2018.[54]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (230-197) on January 18, 2018
    Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 16, 2018.[55]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (231-188) on December 21, 2017Signed by President
    Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through January 19, 2018.[56]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (227-203) on December 19, 2017Signed by President
    Proposed providing for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.[57]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (235-193) on December 7, 2017Signed by President
    Proposed funding the government until December 22, 2017.[58]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (227-205) on November 16, 2017
    Proposed amending the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses.[59]

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

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (219-206) on October 5, 2017
    Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027.[61]


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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (211-198) on September 14, 2017
    Proposed providing FY2018 appropriations for the federal government. It combined 12 appropriations bills.[62]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (316-90) on September 8, 2017Signed by President
    Proposed suspending the debt ceiling and funding the government until December 8, 2017, and providing funding for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma relief efforts.[63]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (419-3) on September 6, 2017
    Proposed providing $7.85 billion for disaster relief requirements, including response and recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey.[64]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill passed (233-186) on June 8, 2017
    Proposed amending the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, among other acts.[65]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill passed (309-118) on May 3, 2017Signed by President
    Proposed a $1.2 trillion budget to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2017.[66]

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

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (351-66) on May 24, 2018
    Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities[67]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (250-166) on January 30, 2018
    Proposed providing appropriations for military functions administered by the Department of Defense and for other purposes, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018.[68]


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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (356-70) on November 14, 2017Signed by President
    Proposed authorizing FY2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths.[69]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (235-192) on July 27, 2017
    Proposed making appropriations for defense, military construction, Veterans Affairs, the Legislative Branch, energy and water development, and for other purposes for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2018.[70]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (419-3) on July 25, 2017Signed by President
    Proposed providing congressional review and measures to counter aggression by the governments of Iran, the Russian Federation, and North Korea, and for other purposes.[71]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (380-35) on July 28, 2017
    Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.[72]

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

    Red x.svg Bill Failed (241-163) on July 24, 2017
    Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.[73]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill Passed (344-81) on July 14, 2017
    Proposed authorizing fiscal year 2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It did not provide budget authority.[74]

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

    Yes check.svg Bill passed (371-48) on March 8, 2017
    The $577.9 billion fiscal year 2017 defense spending bill proposed $516.1 billion in base budget funding and $61.8 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism funding.[75]

114th Congress

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The first session of the114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[76][77] For more information pertaining to Abraham's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[78]

Economic and fiscal

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

Trade adjustment assistance
Nay3.png On June 12, 2015, theHouse rejected thetrade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure inHR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 126-302.Trade adjustment assistance (TAA) is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services. The measure was packaged withtrade promotion authority (TPA), also known as fast-track authority. TPA is a legislative procedure that allows Congress to define "U.S. negotiating objectives and spells out a detailed oversight and consultation process for during trade negotiations. Under TPA, Congress retains the authority to review and decide whether any proposed U.S. trade agreement will be implemented," according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Abraham was one of 158 Republicans to vote against TAA.[79][80]
Trade promotion authority
Yea3.png On June 12, 2015, theHouse passed thetrade promotion authority (TPA) measure inHR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015 —by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives thepresident fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent toCongress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill includingtrade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Abraham was one of 191Republicans to support the measure.[81][82]
Trade promotion authority second vote
Yea3.png After thetrade adjustment assistance (TAA) andtrade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass theHouse together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment toHR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining their original positions on TPA except forTed Yoho (R-Fla.). Abraham was one of 190Republicans to vote in favor of the amendment.[83][84]
Trade adjustment assistance second vote
Nay3.png TheHouse passedHR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. TheSenate packagedtrade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure inHR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along withtrade promotion authority (TPA), whichCongress passed as part ofHR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Abraham was one of 132Republicans to vote against HR 1295.[85][86]

Defense spending authorization

Yea3.png On May 15, 2015, theHouse passedHR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Abraham voted with 227 otherRepublicans and 41Democrats to approve the bill.[87] The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. PresidentBarack Obamavetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.[88]

Yea3.png On November 5, 2015, theHouse passedS 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison.[89][90] Abraham voted with 234 otherRepublicans and 135Democrats to approve the bill.[91] 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.[92]

2016 Budget proposal

Yea3.png On April 30, 2015, theHouse voted to approveSConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183Democrats who voted, voted against the resolution. Abraham voted with 225 otherRepublicans to approve the bill.[93][94][95]

2015 budget

Nay3.png On October 28, 2015, theHouse passedHR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.[96] Abraham voted with 166Republicans against the bill.[97] It passed theSenate on October 30, 2015.[98] PresidentBarack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.

Foreign Affairs

Iran nuclear deal
See also:Iran nuclear agreement, 2015

Yea3.png On May 14, 2015, theHouse approvedHR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required PresidentBarack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review.Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Abraham voted with 222 otherRepublicanrepresentatives to approve the bill.[99][100]


Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
Nay3.png On September 11, 2015, theHouse rejectedHR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approvingthe nuclear agreement with Iran. Abraham voted with 243Republicans and 25Democrats against the bill.[101][102]


Suspension of Iran sanctions relief
Yea3.png On September 11, 2015, theHouse approvedHR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." Abraham voted with 244Republicans and twoDemocrats for the bill.[103][104]


Presidential non-compliance of section 2
Yea3.png On September 10, 2015, theHouse passedH Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of theIran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. HouseRepublicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Abraham voted with 244Republicans for the resolution.[105][106]

Export-Import Bank

Nay3.png On October 27, 2015, theHouse passedHR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods.[107] Abraham voted with 116Republicans and oneDemocrat against the bill.[108]

Domestic

USA FREEDOM Act of 2015

Yea3.png On May 13, 2015, theHouse passedHR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revisedHR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from theForeign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Abraham voted with 195Republicans and 142Democrats to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[109][110]

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Yea3.png On May 13, 2015, theHouse passedHR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Abraham voted with 237Republicans in favor of the bill.[111][112]

Cyber security

Yea3.png 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.[113] Abraham voted with 219Republicans and 135Democrats to approve the bill.[114]

Yea3.png On April 22, 2015, theHouse passedHR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[115] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Abraham voted with 201Republicans and 105Democrats in favor of the bill.[116]

Immigration

Yea3.png On November 19, 2015, theHouse passedHR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[117] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Abraham voted with 241Republicans and 47Democrats in favor of the bill.[118]

Campaign finance summary

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Ralph Abraham campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2018U.S. House Louisiana District 5Won primary$933,200 $1,037,555
2016U.S. House, Louisiana District 5Won$574,693 N/A**
2014U.S. House (Louisiana, District 5)Won$824,819 N/A**
Grand total$2,332,712 $1,037,555
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.

Analysis

Lifetime voting record

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

According to the websiteGovTrack, Abraham missed 2 of 527 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.[119]

Personal

Note: Pleasecontact us if the personal information below requires an update.
Abraham and his wife, Dianne, have three grown children.[6]

See also


External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑CNN, "Louisiana Republican Ralph Abraham announces retirement from Congress," February 26, 2020
  2. ↑2.02.1Ralph Abraham for Congress, "Ralph Abraham For Congress," accessed June 3, 2014
  3. ↑Twitter, "LA Politics Now," December 6, 2018
  4. ↑The Advocate, "U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham faces three opponents in bid for third term in Congress," October 21, 2018
  5. ↑5.05.1Cite error: Invalid<ref> tag; no text was provided for refs namedbioguide
  6. ↑6.06.16.2Ralph Abraham for Congress, "About," accessed February 6, 2015Cite error: Invalid<ref> tag; name "about" defined multiple times with different content
  7. ↑Ralph Abraham's 2019 campaign website, "About," accessed August 13, 2019
  8. ↑The News Star, "Louisiana Republican Rep. Ralph Abraham won't seek re-election," February 26, 2020
  9. ↑Louisiana Secretary of State, "Candidate Inquiry," accessed July 25, 2016
  10. ↑Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  11. ↑Ralph Abraham's 2019 campaign website, "Ralph Abraham: I will make Louisiana win again," August 7, 2019
  12. ↑Ralph Abraham for Congress, "Issues," accessed July 22, 2014
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  51. ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 127," March 22, 2018
  52. ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 69," February 9, 2018
  53. ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 60," February 6, 2018
  54. ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 44," January 22, 2018
  55. ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 33," January 18, 2018
  56. ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 708," December 21, 2017
  57. ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 692," December 19, 2017
  58. ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 670," December 7, 2017
  59. ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 637," November 16, 2017
  60. ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 589," October 26, 2017
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  111. ↑Congress.gov, "HR 36 - the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act," accessed May 16, 2015
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  116. ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 170," accessed November 1, 2015
  117. ↑Congress.gov, "HR 4038 - the American SAFE Act of 2015," accessed November 20, 2015
  118. ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 643," accessed November 20, 2015
  119. ↑GovTrack, "Rep. Ralph Abraham (R)," accessed October 1, 2015
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