Reid Ribble
Reid James Ribble (b. April 5, 1956, in Neenah, Wis.) is a formerRepublican member of theU.S. House of Representatives from the state ofWisconsin. Ribble representedWisconsin's 8th Congressional District from 2011 to 2017.
Biography
Ribble initially wanted to go into the Christian ministry and attended the Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music. Before finishing school, however, he returned to be a part of his family's roofing and construction business, of which he eventually became president.[1]
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Ribble's academic, professional, and political career:[1]
- 2011-2017: U.S. Representative fromWisconsin's 8th Congressional District
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2015-2016
Ribble served on the following committees:[2]
2013-2014
Ribble served on the following committees:[3][4]
- Committee on Agriculture
- Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry
- Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit
- Committee on Budget
- United States House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Subcommittee on Aviation
- Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
- Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
2011-2012
Ribble was a member of the following House committees:
- Committee on Budget
- Committee on Agriculture
- Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry
- Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry
- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Subcommittee on Aviation
- Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials
- Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
Key votes
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.[5][6] For more information pertaining to Ribble's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[7]
Economic and fiscal
Trade Act of 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. Ribble was one of 158 Republicans to vote against TAA.[8][9]
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. Ribble was one of 191Republicans to support the measure.[10][11]
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.). Ribble was one of 190Republicans to vote in favor of the amendment.[12][13]
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. Ribble was one of 132Republicans to vote against HR 1295.[14][15]
Defense spending authorization
On May 15, 2015, theHouse passedHR 1735 - 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." Ribble and seven otherRepublicans did not vote.[16] The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. PresidentBarack Obamavetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.[17]
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.[18][19] Ribble voted with 234 otherRepublicans and 135Democrats to approve the bill.[20] 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.[21]
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. Ribble voted with 225 otherRepublicans to approve the bill.[22][23][24]
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.[25] Ribble voted with 166Republicans against the bill.[26] It passed theSenate on October 30, 2015.[27] 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.Republican Reps.Lou Barletta (Pa.) andReid Ribble (Wis.) did not vote on the bill.[28][29]
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. Ribble voted with 243Republicans and 25Democrats against the bill.[30][31]
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." Ribble voted with 244Republicans and twoDemocrats for the bill.[32][33]
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. Ribble voted with 244Republicans for the resolution.[34][35]
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.[36] Ribble voted with 126Republicans and 186Democrats in favor of the bill.[37]
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." Ribble voted with 195Republicans and 142Democrats to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[38][39]
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. Ribble voted with 237Republicans in favor of the bill.[40][41]
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.[42] Ribble voted with 219Republicans and 135Democrats to approve the bill.[43]
On April 22, 2015, theHouse passedHR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[44] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Ribble voted with 36Republicans and 79Democrats against the bill.[45]
Immigration
On November 19, 2015, theHouse passedHR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[46] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Ribble voted with 241Republicans and 47Democrats in favor of the bill.[47]
113th Congress
The second session of the113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[48] For more information pertaining to Ribble's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[49]
National security
NDAA
Ribble voted for HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.[50]
DHS Appropriations
Ribble voted for HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 that was largely along party lines.[51]
Keystone Pipeline Amendment
Ribble voted against House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines.[52]
CISPA (2013)
Ribble voted for HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities. The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[53]
Economy
Farm bill
On January 29, 2014, theU.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013,H.R. 2642, also known as theFarm Bill.[54] The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill reformed and continued various programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop.[55][56] It also cut the food stamp program an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[56] Ribble voted with 161 otherRepublicanrepresentatives in favor of the bill.
2014 Budget
On January 15, 2014, theRepublican-runHouse approvedH.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.[57][58] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64Republicans and threeDemocrats voting against the bill.[58] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[59] It included a 1 percent increase in the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel, a $1 billion increase in Head Start funding for early childhood education, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency and protected theAffordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Ribble joined with the 63 otherRepublicans and 3Democrats who voted against the bill.[57][58]
Government shutdown
- See also:United States budget debate, 2013
On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.[60] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen.Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.[61] Ribble voted to approve the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[62]
The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by theSenate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made bySenate Democrats was to require income verification forObamacare subsidies.[63] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming fromRepublican members. Ribble voted for HR 2775.[64]
Immigration
Morton Memos Prohibition
Ribble voted for House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status.[65] The vote largely followed party lines.[66]
Healthcare
Healthcare Reform Rules
Ribble voted for House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires that all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.[67]
Social issues
Abortion
Ribble voted for HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196 that largely followed party lines. The purpose of the bill was to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization.[68]
Government affairs
HR 676
On July 30, 2014, theU.S. House approveda resolution 225 to 201 to sue President Barack Obama for exceeding his constitutional authority. FiveRepublicans—Thomas Massie of Kentucky,Paul Broun of Georgia,Scott Garrett of New Jersey,Walter Jones of North Carolina andSteve Stockman of Texas—voted withDemocrats against the lawsuit.[69] Ribble joined the other 224Republicans in favor of the lawsuit. All Democrats voted against the resolution.[70][71]
Previous congressional sessions
Fiscal cliff
Ribble voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 85 Republicans that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[72]
Issues
Presidential endorsements
Ribble had endorsedMarco Rubio on March 2, 2016, before the candidate withdrew from the race on March 15, 2016.[73] In April 2016, ahead of the Wisconsin primary, Ribble endorsedTed Cruz.
2016 presidential endorsement
✓ Ribble endorsedTed Cruz for the Republican primary in the 2016 U.S.presidential election.[74]
- See also:Endorsements for Ted Cruz
Republicans who opposed Trump in 2016
Ribble was part of a group of Republican members of Congress who said they would not endorse or vote forDonald Trump. On December 11, 2015, Ribble said, "I am not obligated to support a bad candidate from any party. I will not support Donald Trump for president of the United States, no matter what the circumstances. ... There’s a natural concern, particularly among members of the party in leadership roles: You want to be cautious about stating opinions about Mr. Trump without making statements about Mr. Trump’s supporters. I don’t want to offend anyone that’s supporting Mr. Trump. They’ve got their own reasons for supporting him. I’ve got my reasons for not."[75]
A full list of Republicans who opposed Trump can be viewedhere.
Elections
2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpediarated this race as arace to watch. The seat was left open following incumbentReid Ribble's (R) decision to retire.Mike Gallagher (R) defeatedTom Nelson (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Gallagher defeatedFrank Lasee andTerry McNulty in the Republican primary on August 9, 2016.[76][77]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Mike Gallagher | 62.7% | 227,892 | |
| Democratic | Tom Nelson | 37.3% | 135,682 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0% | 18 | |
| Total Votes | 363,592 | |||
| Source:Wisconsin Elections Commission | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gallagher | 74.5% | 40,322 | ||
| Frank Lasee | 19.8% | 10,705 | ||
| Terry McNulty | 5.7% | 3,109 | ||
| Total Votes | 54,136 | |||
| Source:Wisconsin Elections and Ethics Commission | ||||
2014
Ribble won re-election to theU.S. House to representWisconsin's8th District on November 4, 2014. Ribble ran unopposed in the Republican primary.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Reid RibbleIncumbent | 65% | 188,553 | |
| Democratic | Ron Gruett | 34.9% | 101,345 | |
| N/A | Scattering | 0.1% | 150 | |
| Total Votes | 290,048 | |||
| Source:Wisconsin Government Accountability Board | ||||
2012
Ribble won re-election in 2012.[78] He was unopposed in theRepublican primary and defeated DemocratJamie Wall in the November general election.[79]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jamie Wall | 44% | 156,287 | |
| Republican | Reid RibbleIncumbent | 55.9% | 198,874 | |
| Miscellaneous | N/A | 0.1% | 303 | |
| Total Votes | 355,464 | |||
| Source:Wisconsin Government Accountability Board "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"(dead link) | ||||
Full history
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2010 On November 2, 2010, Reid Ribble won election to theUnited States House. He defeated Steve Kagen (D) in the general election.[80]
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Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | U.S. House (Wisconsin, District 8) | Won | $1,703,029 | N/A** |
| Grand total | $1,703,029 | N/A** | ||
| 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. | ||||
Personal Gain Index
- See also:Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)
- See also:Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)
ThePersonal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of theU.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:
PGI: Change in net worth
Based oncongressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available byOpenSecrets.org, Ribble's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $777,019 to $6,279,999. That averages to$3,528,509, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican House members in 2012 of $7,614,097.96. Ribble ranked as the 98th most wealthy representative in 2012.[81] Between 2009 and 2012, Ribble's calculated net worth[82] increased by an average of 31 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[83]
| Reid Ribble Yearly Net Worth | |
|---|---|
| Year | Average Net Worth |
| 2009 | $1,818,140 |
| 2012 | $3,528,509 |
| Growth from 2009 to 2012: | 94% |
| Average annual growth: | 31%[84] |
| Comparatively, theAmerican citizen experienced a median yearlydecline in net worth of-0.94%.[85] | |
The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress.
PGI: Donation Concentration Metric
Filings required by theFederal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated byOpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Ribble received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by theHealth Professionals industry. Comparatively, the top industry employer inWisconsin's 8th Congressional District wasManufacturing, according to a 2012 U.S. Census survey.[86]
From 2009-2014,26.75 percent of Ribble's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[87]
| Reid Ribble Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $4,990,381 |
| Total Spent | $3,894,788 |
| Top industry in the district | Manufacturing |
| Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Health Professionals | $349,623 |
| Retired | $326,441 |
| Leadership PACs | $310,232 |
| Special Trade Contractors | $196,502 |
| Food Processing & Sales | $152,278 |
| % total in top industry | 7.01% |
| % total in top two industries | 13.55% |
| % total in top five industries | 26.75% |
Analysis
Like-minded colleagues
The websiteOpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[88]
Ribble most often voted with: | Ribble least often voted with: |
Ideology and leadership
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship byGovTrack, Ribble was a "rank-and-file Republican," as of July 22, 2014.[89]This was the same rating Ribble received in June 2013.[90]
Lifetime voting record
According to the websiteGovTrack, Ribble missed 59 of 3,342 roll call votes from January 2011 to September 2015. This amounted to 1.8 percent, which was lower than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[91]
Congressional staff salaries
The websiteLegistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Ribble paid his congressional staff a total of $779,951 in 2011. Overall,Wisconsin ranked 32nd in average salary for representative staff. The averageU.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[92]
National Journal vote ratings
- See also:National Journal vote ratings
Each yearNational Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Click the link above for the full ratings of all members of Congress.
2013
Ribble was one of three members of Congress who ranked 121st in the conservative rankings in 2013.[93]
2012
Ribble ranked 166th in the conservative rankings in 2012.[94]
2011
Ribble was one of four members of congress who ranked 76th in the conservative rankings in 2011.[95]
Voting with party
The websiteOpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.
2014
Ribble voted with the Republican Party92.6 percent of the time, which ranked 170th among the 234 House Republican members as of July 2014.Cite error: Invalid<ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many
2013
Ribble voted with the Republican Party97.3 percent of the time, which ranked 57th among the 234 House Republican members as of June 2013.Cite error: Invalid<ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many
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See also
- Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District elections, 2014
- United States congressional delegations from Wisconsin
- United States House of Representatives
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Footnotes
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- ↑CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress," accessed March 3, 2013
- ↑U.S. House of Representatives, "Committee assignments," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 113th Congress," accessed April 29, 2015
- ↑Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 114th Congress," accessed January 5, 2017
- ↑Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress," April 13, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 361," June 12, 2015
- ↑Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 362," June 12, 2015
- ↑Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 374," June 18, 2015
- ↑Politico, "Trade turnaround: House backs new power for Obama," June 18, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 388," June 24, 2015
- ↑The Hill, "Obama signs trade bills," June 29, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 239," accessed May 27, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R. 1735," accessed May 27, 2015
- ↑The Hill, "Redone defense policy bill sails through House," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "S. 1356," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 618," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1356)," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "S.Con.Res.11," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 183," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑The Hill, "Republicans pass a budget, flexing power of majority," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 579," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1314)," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R.1191 - Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015," accessed May 16, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 226," accessed May 16, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 3461," accessed September 11, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 493," accessed September 11, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 3460," accessed September 10, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 494," accessed September 11, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "H Res 411," accessed September 10, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 492," accessed September 10, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 597," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 576," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R.2048," accessed May 26, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 224," accessed May 26, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 36 - the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act," accessed May 16, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "HR 36," accessed May 16, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 1731," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 173," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 170," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 4038 - the American SAFE Act of 2015," accessed November 20, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 643," accessed November 20, 2015
- ↑Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 112th Congress," accessed September 5, 2013
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- ↑Project Vote Smart, "HR 1960 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
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- ↑This figure represents the total percentage growth from either 2004 (if the member entered office in 2004 or earlier) or the member's first year in office (as noted in the chart below).
- ↑This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
- ↑This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
- ↑This figure was calculated using median asset data from the Census Bureau. Please see theCongressional Net Worth data for Ballotpedia spreadsheet for more information on this calculation.
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