David Perdue
U.S. Ambassador to China
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U.S. Senate Georgia
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David Perdue is the U.S. Ambassador to China. He assumed office on April 29, 2025.
Perdue (Republican Party) ran for election for Governor of Georgia. He lost in the Republican primary on May 24, 2022.
In December 2024, President-elect Donald Trump (R) announced he would nominate Perdue to serve as U.S. ambassador to China during his second presidential term.[1]
Perdue ran for re-election and lost to Jon Ossoff (D) in the Senate runoff election on January 5, 2021. In the 2014 election, Perdue defeated Michelle Nunn (D) 53% to 45%. He replaced retiring incumbent Saxby Chambliss (R).
Prior to running for Senate, Perdue served as CEO of Reebok, Dollar General, and Pillowtex.[2] Former Georgia Gov. and Trump administration Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue (R) is his cousin.[3]
Biography
Perdue was born in Macon, Georgia, and raised in Warner Robins. He earned a degree in industrial engineering from Georgia Tech. He also earned his master's in operations research from Georgia Tech.[4]
Career timeline
- 2015-2021: U.S. Senator from Georgia
- 2009-Present: Founding Partner, Perdue Partners
- 2007-2009: Senior Consultant, Gujarat Heavy Chemicals Ltd.
- 2003-2007: Chief Executive Officer, Dollar General
- 2002-2003: Chief Executive Officer, Pillowtex
- 1998-2002: President and CEO, Reebok
- 1994-1998: Senior Vice President, Haggar Clothing
- 1992-1994: Sara Lee Corporation, Senior Vice President of Asia Operations[5]
Elections
2022
See also: Georgia gubernatorial election, 2022
General election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
2020
See also: United States Senate election in Georgia, 2020 (Perdue vs. Ossoff runoff)
United States Senate election in Georgia, 2020 (June 9 Democratic primary)
United States Senate election in Georgia, 2020 (June 9 Republican primary)
General runoff election
General election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
2014
- See also: United States Senate elections in Georgia, 2014
Perdue was a 2014 Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Georgia.[6] The election filled the Senate seat held by retiring Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R).
U.S. Senate, Georgia General Election, 2014
| Party |
Candidate |
Vote % |
Votes |
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Republican |
 David Perdue |
52.89% |
1,358,088 |
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Democratic |
Michelle Nunn |
45.21% |
1,160,811 |
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Libertarian |
Amanda Swafford |
1.90% |
48,862 |
| Total Votes |
2,567,761 |
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State |
The primary for the open seat was highlighted as one of the top five primaries to watch in 2014.[7] The crowded Republican field included Reps. Paul Broun, Phil Gingrey and Jack Kingston, Perdue, former secretary of state Karen Handel, Derrick Grayson and Art Gardner.[8] As the top two candidates, Perdue and Jack Kingston went head to head in the Republican runoff primary on July 22, 2014.[9][10] Georgia law dictates that if no candidate receives a majority of the votes, the top two candidates advance to a runoff primary.[7][11]
Businessman Perdue defeated Rep. Jack Kingston, a 20 year member of Congress, for the Republican nomination.[12][13]
Michelle Nunn, the daughter of former senator Sam Nunn, beat out former state Senator Steen Miles, Branko Radulovacki and Todd Robinson for the Democratic nomination.[8][10] Libertarian candidate Amanda Swafford faced Nunn and Perdue in the general election.[8]
U.S. Senate, Georgia Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate |
Vote % |
Votes |
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David Perdue |
30.6% |
185,466 |
| Jack Kingston |
25.8% |
156,157 |
| Karen Handel |
22% |
132,944 |
| Phil Gingrey |
10% |
60,735 |
| Paul Broun |
9.6% |
58,297 |
| Derrick Grayson |
1% |
6,045 |
| Art Gardner |
0.9% |
5,711 |
| Total Votes |
605,355 |
Source: Georgia Secretary of State
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U.S. Senate, Georgia Runoff Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate |
Vote % |
Votes |
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David Perdue |
50.9% |
245,725 |
| Jack Kingston |
49.1% |
237,193 |
| Total Votes |
482,918 |
Source: Results via Associated Press
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2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
David Perdue did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Perdue's campaign website stated the following:
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FIGHTING FOR ELECTION INTEGRITY
We all know something wasn’t right with our elections in 2020 in Georgia. Since then, David has been fighting alongside President Trump to find out what happened and make sure it never happens again. After November 2020, David filed three lawsuits, he called for a special session, and he called for Brad Raffensperger’s resignation. Georgians deserve to know what happened, and David continues to fight to bring the facts to light.
DEEPENING PORT OF SAVANNAH
For nearly 20 years, career politicians tried and failed to deepen the Port of Savannah just five feet. Working with President Trump, David was able to break through the bureaucracy and secure full funding for the project. Once deepened, the port will be able to accommodate larger ships, move more cargo, and Georgia will be able to grow its exports. Because of David’s leadership, the port will continue to be an economic engine for Georgia and our entire country.
SUPPORTING OUR MILITARY
Having grown up in a military town, David understands the critical role that Georgia’s bases play in our national security. In the U.S. Senate, he served on both the Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees, where he worked alongside President Trump to rebuild our military and protect America’s interests around the world. Time and again, David delivered for Georgia’s military communities. He helped make Georgia a leader in cyber and robotics, and he was instrumental in bringing the new Advanced Battle Management System to Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. David also secured a pay raise for our troops and worked to make improvements to military housing. No one understands the price of freedom better than those who serve in uniform, and David will continue to fight for these women and men and their families.
DELIVERING DISASTER RELIEF FOR FARMERS
After Hurricane Michael devastated Georgia farmers, David went to work to help them recover. Democrats attempted to hold up disaster relief, but David fought back and delivered the assistance our farmers desperately needed. Our agricultural communities are the backbone of America, and they deserve leaders who will have their backs in times of need.
ON THE ISSUES
SECURE OUR ELECTIONS
Georgians deserve assurance that only legal votes will be counted, and that any illegal votes will not be counted. It’s just that simple. David has proposed an Election Law Enforcement Division to enforce election laws, investigate election crimes and fraud, and arrest those who commit these offenses. In addition, David has called for election results to be independently audited before certification. These are common sense steps to restore confidence in our elections and ensure transparency and accountability in our system.
If you feel like your voice was not heard in the last election, the only way to fight back is to vote. Put David Perdue in the Governor’s office, and he will ensure Georgia has the safest and securest elections in the country.
ELIMINATE STATE INCOME TAX
As Governor, David wants to completely eliminate the state income tax and allow Georgians to keep more of their hard-earned money. Career politicians will say it can’t be done, but David is a business guy who knows how to get results. Georgia is home to an outstanding workforce, but we’re falling behind states like Florida, Texas, and Tennessee, which all have no state income tax. It’s time to make our state more competitive to ensure economic opportunity for everyone.
EMPOWER PARENTS IN CLASSROOMS
Both of David’s parents were public school teachers, and he knows that the best decisions about a child’s education are made between parents and teachers. Unfortunately, the left is making a sustained effort to shut parents out of schools. David has proposed a Parents’ Bill of Rights to empower parents to be involved in their children’s education, including access to curricula and the right to visit the school during instructional hours. His proposal would give parents a straightforward way to sue school systems that violate their rights. When David is Governor, he’ll ensure every Georgia student has access to a quality education, regardless of their zip code. Kids will be able to go to school in person, without mask mandates, and David will never allow divisive ideology like Critical Race Theory to be taught in Georgia classrooms.
SUPPORT OUR MILITARY & VETERANS
Georgia is a proud military state, with nine bases and nearly 700,000 veterans calling Georgia home. As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, David helped bring new missions to Georgia’s bases and support our military’s overall readiness. David delivered the first-ever full financial audit of the Department of Defense, helping to ensure military resources are used as effectively as possible. As Governor, David will continue to stand strong with our military men and women, and he’ll always fight to ensure our veterans receive the care they deserve.
ENACT TERM LIMITS
As an outsider, David firmly believes we need more citizen legislators, not career politicians. Georgians want tried and true leaders who will get results. For too long, career politicians have focused more on advancing their own careers than helping the people they were elected to serve. As Governor, David will work with the General Assembly to enact term limits for all statewide executive officers in Georgia.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Georgians are fed up that elected officials continue to stand by and do nothing as their communities are torn apart by violent crime. In Democrat-run cities like Atlanta, many people have been forced to live in fear after repeated carjackings, shootings, and armed robberies in their once-safe neighborhoods. Cracking down on crime is a matter of resources, people, and focus. As Governor, David will make needed investments to improve public safety, fully staff our police departments, and lock up violent criminals. Every Georgian deserves to feel safe in their own community. This is just one of the reasons why David has called for the people of Buckhead to have the right to vote on cityhood.
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2020
David Perdue did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Perdue's campaign website stated the following:
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COVID
As we forge a path forward, my number one focus is the safety and security of all Georgians during these challenging times.
Our phased reopening of the economy has allowed thousands of Georgians to safely return to work and support their families. Commonsense legislation like the SCHOOL Act will help our students and teachers safely return to the classroom or learn virtually.
I strongly encourage all Georgians to do their part to protect themselves and their communities by following the recommended safety precautions: wash your hands, watch your distance, and wear a mask.
ECONOMY
Over the last three years, we’ve proven that what we believe in actually works!
- Rolled back onerous regulations and taken action to unleash our energy potential.
- Cut taxes for Georgia families and small businesses.
- Rolled back Dodd-Frank regulations that had crippled community and regional banks.
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve secured billions in relief for Georgia small businesses and workers through the Paycheck Protection Program, saving more than 1.5 million jobs.
Our winning agenda created the greatest economic turnaround in U.S. history. Prior to COVID19, we saw the lowest African-American, Asian-American, and Hispanic unemployment rates ever recorded and the lowest overall unemployment rate in 50 years. Now, as we continue fighting COVID-19 — prioritizing the health of the American people and relief for our economy — I know our policies can do it again.
SAFETY
Law & Order
I believe we need police and criminal justice reform in order to make sure equal justice for all Americans. The vast majority of our police officers serve honorably, and I’m committing to providing them the resources they need to keep our communities safe.
- I oppose the lawless defund the police movement and will continue to fight to ensure law enforcement has the resources they need to keep our communities safe.
- I’ve cosponsored the JUSTICE Act to ensure police are representative of the communities they serve, provide more de-escalation training to officers, equip more officers with body cams, and create a database for police misconduct offenses.
- I’m a strong supporter of the First Step Act which removes mandatory minimums for first-time, nonviolent drug offenders.
National Defense
Our military installations in Georgia play a critical role in our National Defense strategy. I’m committed to supporting our military personnel and families in Georgia and across the country. I’m proud to have supported:
- Largest military pay raising in a decade.
- Relocating the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
- Withdrawing from the disastrous Iran Deal.
- First ever Department of Defense Audit.
In addition to rebuilding our military, securing our borders and fixing our immigration law is necessary to ensure our national security.
- We must close loopholes in our immigration law that allow dangerous criminals to enter our country and move towards a merit-based immigration system.
- Our border patrol needs additional resources to stop illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and sex trafficking.
- We need physical barriers at strategic points along our southern border.
SCHOOL
My mother, father, and my wife, Bonnie, were all public-school teachers and this issue is close to my heart.
- I support school choice because a student’s zip code should not determine whether they have access to quality education.
- When COVID hit, I wrote the SCHOOL Act – a commonsense plan to help students and teachers safely return to school or learn virtually until it is safe to return.
- I proposed bipartisan School Safety Clearinghouse Act to enhance school safety nationwide through communication, innovation, and new technology.
HEALTHCARE
Since coming to the U.S. Senate, I’ve done everything I can to ensure Georgians and Americans have access to affordable, high-quality care.
- I believe in protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions, and I authored the PROTECT Act to do just that.
- Worked to pass the 21st century CURES Act, streamlining regulations to get life-saving drugs to market faster and cheaper.
- I’m working with President Trump and the Senate to ensure transparency in prescription drug pricing.
In response to the COVID19 crisis, I supported the bipartisan CARES Act. The CARES Act prioritized $6 billion for Georgia hospitals and healthcare workers and helped expand Georgians’ access to telemedicine.
OTHER ISSUES
Agriculture
I understand the important role agriculture, our state’s oldest and largest industry, plays in Georgia’s economy. I’ve worked to roll back onerous regulations hurting farmers in Georgia and across the country and secured critical disaster relief for Georgia farmers hit hard by devastating storms.
Energy Independence
I’m committed to unleashing America’s full energy potential. Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro will be home to the first new nuclear power units built in the U.S. in over 30 years. This project will help Georgia become a leader on 21st Century energy production and support our country’s long term energy independence.
Critical Infrastructure
I’m committed to strengthening our critical infrastructure. The Port of Savannah recently became the top U.S. port for agricultural exports and is the third fastest growing port in the country. After nearly 20 years of failures by career politicians, we’ve secured full federal funding for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP), which is expected to be completed by early 2022.
Term Limits
I support term limits for members of Congress because career politicians are not going to solve the problems they helped create.
Israel
I’m proud to be a strong defender of Israel, our closest Middle East ally. I support the major steps we’ve taken to recommit to our alliance with Israel, including withdrawing from the dangerous Iran Nuclear Deal and moving the United States Embassy to Jerusalem.
Bipartisanship
I believe in bipartisanship, and I’ve worked across the aisle to help secure permanent funding for our Historically Black Colleges & Universities.
2nd Amendment
The right to bear arms is a freedom enshrined in the Constitution. We should focus on enforcing the gun laws already on the books to keep our families and communities safe.
Protecting Life
Being pro-life is a deeply held conviction for me. I believe we have a moral obligation to promote a culture that values life and protects the innocent, including the unborn.
National Debt/Balanced Budget
I support a Balanced Budget Amendment to fix the congressional budget process and reign in our national debt.[14]
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| —David Perdue's campaign website (2020)[16]
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Campaign advertisements
| "Total Democrat Control" - Loeffler and Perdue campaign ad, released December 31, 2020
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| "Toss" - Loeffler and Perdue campaign ad, released December 20, 2020
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| "Man Of His Word" - Perdue ad, released December 15, 2020
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| "Vote" - Perdue ad, released December 14, 2020
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| "The Original Outsider" - Perdue ad, released December 9, 2020
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| "Oh, Georgia" - Senate Georgia Battleground Fund ad, released December 7, 2020
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| "Even Stronger" - Perdue campaign ad, released November 28, 2020
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| "Believe" - Perdue campaign ad, released November 20, 2020
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| "Military" - Perdue campaign ad, released September 9, 2020
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| "Corona" - Perdue campaign ad, released August 13, 2020
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| "Pre" - Perdue campaign ad, released August 13, 2020
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| "Drugs" - Perdue campaign ad, released July 23, 2020
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2014
Perdue listed the following themes on his campaign website:
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- The National Debt: "The crushing national debt has surpassed $17 trillion. We must act now to rein it in before it becomes unsustainable. Of course we have to cut wasteful spending and unnecessary bureaucracy. We have to eliminate the billions of dollars in failed government programs and redundant agencies. However, the best way to begin getting the debt under control is to grow the economy without a tax increase."
- Comprehensive Tax Reform: "In the midst of a terrible economy, this would be the worst possible time to raise taxes on anyone. Too many families and too many businesses are struggling to get by. I will not support a tax increase of any kind. Furthermore, the federal tax code is too complicated and misaligned. It should be completely overhauled as a means to promote growth and encourage more domestic economic investment. My preference is the Fair Tax."
- Term Limits: "I have never run for public office before, which in my opinion is a good thing. Just look at the results we have gotten from career politicians. They have created a crisis in Washington. We can't expect them to fix it. That's why I support term limits: a maximum three terms in the House, two terms in the Senate. I'll stick to that commitment myself. Until we get term limits in place, we should enforce them at the ballot box by voting the career politicians out of office."
- Balanced Budget Amendment: "Every Georgia family understands that you can't perpetually spend more than you take in without going bankrupt. The problem is that the professional politicians in Washington won't make a tough decision. I would absolutely vote for a balanced budget amendment. However, we need immediate tax and regulatory reforms along with appropriate spending cuts so that we have a right-sized, responsible budget sooner rather than later."
- Repeal ObamaCare: "ObamaCare is an overreaching federal program that will actually reduce the quality of health care and increase costs. I am one of the millions of Americans that had my personal policy cancelled after being told I could keep it. To make matters worse, Obamacare is discouraging full-time job creation. The consequences of politicians passing a massive bill without reading it continue to emerge. We need to repeal ObamaCare and replace it with more affordable free market solutions."
- Revitalizing American Manufacturing: "I believe that we are on the verge of revitalizing American manufacturing. The private sector is primed to create quality jobs by manufacturing innovative products that require a skilled workforce and high-tech facilities. These products are needed for domestic consumption and more importantly for exports to foreign markets. But the manufacturing industry's renewal can be stunted if we don't correct bad energy policies, the lack of infrastructure, failures in education, and the punitive tax code."
- Increasing American Exports: "The best opportunity for long-term economic growth is to boost our exports to emerging economies worldwide. In fact, I have started my own exporting business where we ship American-made products overseas. They have an increasing demand for American goods, both quality manufactured products as well as other needs such as agriculture products. Increasing exports requires elected leaders who understand global trends and how to remove barriers to growth. If so, we can create a new age of American prosperity."
- Local Control of Education: "I grew up the son of two teachers. I married a teacher. I have seen firsthand that parents and local educators make the best decisions on how to meet the unique needs of students. For example, my mother started a program for gifted students that is still a model for schools across Georgia to this day. True innovation starts at the local level, not in Washington. We should dismantle unnecessary federal bureaucracy, including the push for Common Core, and get that funding into the classrooms."
- Energy Independence: "Decades after an oil embargo led to gas rationing and long lines at the pump, we still don't have a plan for energy independence. Instead, our own government limits our options by being overtly hostile towards domestic energy producers. In the process, they force us to rely on energy resources from countries that wish to do us harm. With the right leadership, we can finally have a domestic energy policy that is environmentally responsible in the long-term while meeting our current needs."
- Secure Our Borders: "Securing our borders is a matter of national security. The debate in Washington over illegal immigration has become unnecessarily complicated. Out-of-touch politicians have created another massive bill, like ObamaCare. Simply put, we need to strictly enforce current laws and any new laws should be straightforward, focusing on true border security. Until the federal government gets serious about immigration security and enforcement, discussing anything else is pointless."
- The Right to Bear Arms: "Growing up in Middle Georgia, I have been hunting since I was young, but I understand the 2nd Amendment is not only about hunting. It is hard for me to question the wisdom of the Founders. They crafted a Constitution that has only been amended 27 times in over 225 years. Ten amendments were their own, designed to explicitly protect certain rights. The 2nd Amendment is clear. We have ample gun laws on the books now, and I believe we should focus on enforcing them."
- Defending Our Values: "There are principles I share with a majority of Georgians. I believe that we should promote a culture that values life and protects the innocent, especially the unborn. I also believe that we must protect traditional marriage, keeping it clearly defined as between one man and one woman. Being pro-life and believing in the sanctity of marriage are my deeply held personal convictions. I will not waver in defending them if I have the privilege of serving you in the U.S Senate."
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Committee assignments
U.S. Senate
2017-2018
At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Perdue was assigned to the following committees:[18]
2015-2016
Perdue served on the following committees:[19]
- Special Committee on Aging
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
- Budget Committee
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy
- Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development, Chairman
- Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism
- Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights and Global Women's Issues
- Judiciary Committee
- 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, click here.
Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2021
The 116th 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 the U.S. House of Representatives (235-200), and Republicans held the majority in the U.S. Senate (53-47). Donald Trump (R) was the president and Mike Pence (R) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.
| Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2021
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| CARES Act | |
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| 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. The bill required a three-fifths majority vote in the Senate.[20] |
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Passed (96-0)
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| National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 | |
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| 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 majroity vote in the Senate. [21] |
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Passed (86-8)
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| Families First Coronavirus Response Act | |
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| 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 three-fifths majority vote in the Senate.[22] |
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Passed (90-8)
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| Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 | |
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| 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 Senate.[23] |
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| Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 | |
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| 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 three-fifths majority vote in the Senate.[24] |
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Passed (96-1)
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| Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 | |
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| 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 Senate.[25] |
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| John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act | |
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| 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 simple majority vote in the Senate.[26] |
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| William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (passage) | |
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| 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 Senate on passage, and a two-thirds majority vote to overcome the veto.[27] |
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| William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (overcoming veto) | |
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| 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 Senate on passage, and a two-thirds majority vote to overcome the veto.[28] |
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Passed (81-13)
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| Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 | |
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| The Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 (S. 1) is a bill approved by the Senate that sought to address security in certain Middle Eastern countries by sending resources to Israel, extending defense cooperation in Jordan, establishing sanctions related to the conflict in Syria, and allowing states to divest from entities boycotting Israel. The bill required a simple majority vote in the Senate.[29] |
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| Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act | |
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| The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act (H.R. 8337) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on October 1st, 2020, continuing appropriations to federal agencies for Fiscal Year 2021 as well as extending certain expiring programs that address issues such as health care, surface transportation, agriculture, and veterans benefits. This bill required a simple majority vote in the Senate.[30] |
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| Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 | |
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| The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 1158) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 20, 2019, providing appropriations for the 2020 Fiscal Year for federal agencies. This bill required a simple majority vote in the Senate.[31] |
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| Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019 | |
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| The Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019 (H.R. 3055) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on December 20, 2019, providing Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations to federal agencies through December 20, 2019 and extending certain programs and authorites that were set to expire. This bill prevented a government shutdown, and provided a pay raise for the military, repealed a revocation of state highway funding, and modified the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund. This bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate.[32] |
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Passed (74-20)
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| Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act | |
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| The Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act (H.R. 1327) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 29, 2019, providing funds for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001. Key features of the bill included allowing claims to be filed until October 2090, removing the cap on noneconomic damages in certain circumstances, and periodically adjusting the annual limit on economic loss compensation for inflation. This bill required a simple majority vote from the Senate. [33] |
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Passed (97-2)
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| Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. (article 1) | |
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| 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. Conviction on the impeachment charges required a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate. [34] |
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Not Guilty (52-48)
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| Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. (article 2) | |
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| 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. Conviction on the impeachment charges required a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate. [35] |
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Not Guilty (53-47)
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| United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act | |
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| The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (H.R. 5430) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on October 21, 2020, establishing a trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada meant to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) by establishing provisions such as labor and environment monitoring and enforcement, de minimis levels for U.S. exports, and cooperation among treaty members to prevent duty evasion. This bill required a simple majority vote in the Senate.[36] |
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Passed (89-10)
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| Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act | |
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| The Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act (S. 151) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on December 30, 2019, setting forth rules to reduce criminal robot calls. Some key featues of the bill included requiring voice service providers to develop call authentication technologies, creating rules to protect a subscriber from receiving unwanted calls or texts from a caller using an unauthenticated number, and protecting individuals from one-ring scams. This bill required a simple majority vote in the Senate.[37] |
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Passed (97-1)
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| Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019 | |
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| The Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019 (H.R. 3401) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on July 1, 2019, providing emergency approprations for humanitarian assistance and security to respond to people attempting to enter the United States at the southern border. This bill required a three-fifths majority vote in the Senate.[38] |
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Passed (84-8)
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| Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019 | |
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| The Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019 (H.R. 2157) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on June 6, 2019, providing approprations to certain federal departments in order to address expenses incured by recent natural disasters. This bill required a simple majority vote in the Senate.[39] |
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Passed (85-8)
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| Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019. | |
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| H.J.Res.46 (Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.) was a resolution passed by the 116th Congress and vetoed by President Donald Trump (R). This resolution sought to terminate the national emergency related to the U.S.-Mexico border, declared by President Trump on February 15, 2019. The bill required a simple majority vote in the Senate.[40] |
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Passed (59-41)
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Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress
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114th Congress
The first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[41][42] The Senate confirmed 18,117 out of 21,815 executive nominations received (83 percent). For more information pertaining to Perdue's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[43]
Economic and fiscal
Trade Act of 2015
- See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015
 On May 22, 2015, the Senate passed HR 1314, which was used as a legislative vehicle for trade legislation with the titles "Trade Act of 2015" and the "Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015," by a vote of 62-37. The bill proposed giving the president trade promotion authority (TPA). TPA, also known as fast track authority, allows the president to negotiate trade deals that cannot be amended by Congress. Congress casts a simple up or down vote on a trade agreement, and the legislation only requires a simple majority for approval. The bill also included a statement of trade priorities and provisions for trade adjustment assistance. Perdue voted with 47 other Republican senators to approve the bill.[44][45]
Trade promotion authority
On June 24, 2015, by a vote of 60-38, the Senate approved trade promotion authority (TPA) as part of HR 2146 - Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act. Perdue was one of 47 Republicans to vote in favor of the bill. After, Senate Republican leadership honored a pledge to support trade adjustment assistance (TAA) by passing the measure as part of HR 1295 - Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 by voice vote. The House passed HR 1295 the following day, on June 25, 2015, and both TPA and TAA were signed into law on June 29, 2015.[46][47][48]
2016 Budget proposal
On May 5, 2015, the Senate voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 51-48. The non-binding resolution will be used to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. The vote marked the first time since 2009 that Congress approved a joint budget resolution. All 44 Democrats voted against the resolution. Perdue voted with 50 other Republican senators to approve the bill.[49][50][51]
Defense spending authorization
On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed S 1356 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 by a vote of 91-3. 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.[52][53] Perdue voted with 47 Republicans, 42 Democrats and one independent to approve the bill.[54] On November 5, 2015, the House passed the bill by a vote of 370-58, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.[55]
On June 18, 2015, the Senate passed HR 1735 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 by a vote of 71-25. 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." Perdue voted with 48 Republicans, 21 Democrats and one Independent to approve the bill.[56] The House passed the bill on May 15, 2015.[57] President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.[58]
2015 budget
 On October 30, 2015, the Senate passed HR 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 by a vote of 64-35. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.[59] Perdue voted with 34 Republicans against the bill.[60] It passed the House on October 28, 2015.[61] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.
Foreign Affairs
Iran nuclear deal
- See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015
On May 7, 2015, the Senate voted to approve HR 1191 - A bill to provide for congressional review and oversight of agreements relating to Iran's nuclear program, and for other purposes, by a vote of 98-1. The bill required President Barack 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. Perdue voted with 52 other Republican senators to approve the bill. Senator Tom Cotton (Ark.) was the only Republican who voted against the bill.[62][63]
Hire More Heroes Act of 2015
On September 10, 2015, the Senate voted to filibuster the measure to disapprove of the Iran nuclear deal by a vote of 58-42.[64] Sixty votes were needed to proceed to HJ Res 61 - the Hire More Heroes Act of 2015, the legislative vehicle the Senate was expected to use to disapprove of the Iran nuclear deal. Perdue voted with 53 other Republicans and four Democrats to proceed to the measure of disapproval.[65]
Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 follow up votes
On September 15, 2015, the Senate voted for a second time to filibuster the measure to disapprove of the Iran nuclear deal by a vote of 56-42.[66] Sixty votes were needed to proceed to HJ Res 61 - the Hire More Heroes Act of 2015, the legislative vehicle the Senate was expected to use to disapprove of the Iran nuclear deal. Perdue voted with 51 Republicans and four Democrats to proceed to the measure of disapproval.[67] The legislation was voted on for a third time on September 17, and it failed for a third time by a vote of 56-42.[68]
Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 fourth vote
On September 17, 2015, the Senate voted to filibuster a vote on S.Amdt.2656 to S.Amdt.2640 by a vote of 53-45. The amendment proposed prohibiting "the President from waiving, suspending, reducing, providing relief from, or otherwise limiting the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran."[69] Perdue voted with 51 Republicans and one Democrat to proceed to the amendment.[70]
Domestic
USA FREEDOM Act of 2015
On June 2, 2015, the Senate passed HR 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 67-32. The legislation revised HR 3199 - the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 by terminating the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign 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." Perdue voted with 29 Republicans, one Democrat and one independent against the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[71][72]
Loretta Lynch AG nomination
On April 23, 2015, the Senate voted to confirm Loretta Lynch as United States Attorney General by a vote of 56-43. All 44 Democratic senators voted to confirm Lynch. Perdue voted with 42 other Republican senators against Lynch's confirmation.[73]
Cyber security
On October 27, 2015, the Senate passed S 754 - the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 by a vote of 74-21.[74] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Perdue voted with 42 Republicans, 30 Democrats and one independent in favor of the bill.[75]
Immigration
On October 20, 2015, the Senate voted against proceeding to a vote on S 2146 - the Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act by a vote of 54-45. The bill proposed withholding federal funding from "sanctuary jurisdictions" that violate the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 and other federal immigration laws. In addition, the bill proposed increasing "penalties for individuals who illegally reenter the United States after being removed" and providing "liability protection for State and local law enforcement who cooperate with Federal law enforcement."[76] Perdue voted with 51 Republicans and two Democrats in favor of proceeding to the bill.[77]
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Issues
National security
Letter to Iran
On March 9, 2015, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) wrote a letter to Iran's leadership, warning them that signing a nuclear deal with the Obama administration without congressional approval constituted only an executive agreement. The letter also stated that "The next president could revoke such an executive agreement with the stroke of a pen and future Congresses could modify the terms of the agreement at any time." The letter was signed by 47 Republican members of the Senate. Perdue was one of the 47 who signed the letter. No Democrats signed it.[78]
Members of the Obama administration and of Congress reacted to the letter.[79] Vice President Joe Biden said of the letter, "In thirty-six years in the United States Senate, I cannot recall another instance in which senators wrote directly to advise another country — much less a longtime foreign adversary — that the president does not have the constitutional authority to reach a meaningful understanding with them."[80]
Republican leadership
In debates prior to the 2014 primary election, Perdue pledged not to vote for Mitch McConnell as a Republican leader in the Senate, as either the minority or majority leader.[81]
However, reports from Saxby Chambliss in August 2014 said Mitch McConnell called Perdue the day after he won the runoff and they discussed Perdue’s pledge.[82]
“They were very forthright and David made it very plain he’s going to support the Republican leadership and that’s not an issue and we’re moving on...I don’t want to put words in his mouth … but he was very clear with the Leader that he’s going to be a team player," Chambliss said.[82]
Debates
The Republican primary candidates took part in a debate at the Anderson Conference Center in Macon on March 8, 2014.[83] Perdue highlighted his experience as a businessman.
"Well I think we've got a full blown financial crisis, and I think our career politicians cause it. I just don't think they have the depth or background to really fix it. We only have ten people in the United States Senate who have any business experience, and I just think we need to look outside that body for fresh ideas."[83]
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Analysis
Lifetime voting record
- See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives
According to the website GovTrack, David Perdue missed 0 of 269 roll call votes from January 2015 to September 2015. This amounts to 0 percent, which is better than the median of 1.6 percent among current senators as of September 2015.[84]
Personal
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Perdue is married with two sons.[85] He is a first cousin of former Gov. Sonny Perdue.[86]
See also
External links
- ↑ Associated Press, "Trump names former Sen. David Perdue of Georgia to be ambassador to China," December 6, 2024
- ↑ Atlanta Journal Constitution, "David Perdue’s business background looms large in Senate run," August 8, 2013
- ↑ David Perdue for Senate, "Senator David Perdue Congratulates New Secretary Of Agriculture, Governor Sonny Perdue," April 24, 2017
- ↑ David Perdue, United States Senator for Georgia, "About David," accessed December 10, 2020
- ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "David Perdue," accessed January 22, 2015
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- ↑ David Perdue's campaign website, “Issues,” accessed May 9, 2022
- ↑ David Perdue 2020 campaign website, "Where I Stand on the Issues," accessed November 19, 2020
- ↑ David Perdue for U.S. Senate, "Issues," accessed July 28, 2014
- ↑ United States Senate, "Committee Assignments of the 115th Congress," accessed January 19, 2017
- ↑ United States Senate, "Committee Assignments of the 114th Congress," accessed February 17, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.748 - CARES Act," accessed March 22, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.1790 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1865 - Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6074 - Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.J.Res.31 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.47 - John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6395 - William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6395 - William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.1 - Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1158 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3055 - Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1327 - Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.Res.755 - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.," accessed April 28, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.Res.755 - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.," accessed April 28, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, “H.R.5430 - United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act,” accessed April 28, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.151 - Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act" accessed April 28, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3401 - Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019,' accessed April 28, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2157 - Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019," accessed April 28, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.J.Res.46 - Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.," accessed April 28, 2024
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1314," accessed May 25, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "H.R. 1314 (Ensuring Tax Exempt Organizations the Right to Appeal Act)," accessed May 25, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "Roll Call for HR 2146," June 24, 2015
- ↑ The Hill, "Senate approves fast-track, sending trade bill to White House," June 24, 2015
- ↑ The Hill, "Obama signs trade bills," June 29, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.Con.Res.11," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Conference Report (Conference Report to Accompany S. Con. Res. 11)," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ The Hill, "Republicans pass a budget, flexing power of majority," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ The Hill, "Redone defense policy bill sails through House," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S. 1356," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1356)," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 618," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture Re: Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 1735)," accessed October 6, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 239," accessed May 27, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R. 1735," accessed May 27, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015," 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
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 579," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1191," accessed May 8, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "H.R. 1191," accessed May 8, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.Amdt.2640 to H.J.Res.61," accessed September 10, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "HJ Res 61," accessed September 10, 2015
- ↑ Senates.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on McConnell Amdt. No. 2640 )," accessed September 16, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "HJ Res 61," accessed September 10, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on McConnell Amdt. No. 2640 )," accessed September 17, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.Amdt.2656 to S.Amdt.2640," accessed September 17, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on McConnell Amdt. No. 2656)," accessed September 17, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2048," accessed May 26, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (H.R. 2048)," accessed June 2, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Nomination (Confirmation Loretta E. Lynch, of New York, to be Attorney General)," accessed April 29, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S 754," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (S. 754, As Amended)," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S 2146," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 2146)," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑ The Wall Street Journal, "Text of GOP Senators’ Letter to Iran’s Leaders on Nuclear Talks," March 9, 2015
- ↑ Politico, "Iran letter blowback startles GOP," March 12, 2015
- ↑ Fox News, "Firestorm erupts over GOP letter challenging Obama's power to approve Iran nuclear deal," March 10, 2015
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