James Marshall
| James Marshall | |
| U.S. House, Georgia, District 8 | |
| Former member | |
| In office | |
| January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Military service | |
| Service/branch | United States Army Rangers |
| Years of service | 1968-1970 |
| Citations | Bronze star (2), Purple Heart |
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Voting Record
Frequency of Voting with Democratic Leadership
According to a July 2010 analysis of 1,357 votes cast from January 1, 2009 to June 16, 2010, Marshall has voted with the House Democratic leadership 88.5% of the time.[1] That same analysis reported that he also voted with party leadership 89.3% of the time in 2010.
Specific Votes
Rep. Marshall voted for TARP.[2] According to a Gallup poll from September 13, 2010, 61% of Americans disapprove of TARP, while 37% approve.[3]
In addition, Rep. Marshall supported the stimulus bill.[4] 57% of U.S. voters believe that the stimulus has either hurt the economy (36%) or had no impact (21%). 38% believe the stimulus helped the economy. [5]
Washington Post Analysis
A separate analysis from The Washington Post, concludes that he votes 89% of the time with the majority of other Democrats in the House of Representatives.[6]
References
- ↑ A Line of Sight "2010 House Dem Voting Report"
- ↑ http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll681.xml
- ↑ Gallup "Among Recent Bills, Financial Reform a Lone Plus for Congress," September 13, 2010
- ↑ US House Clerk "Roll Call 46," January 28, 2009
- ↑ Rasmussen "38% Say Stimulus Plan Helped Economy, 36% Say It Hurt," August 24, 2010
- ↑ Washington Post "U.S. Congress Votes Database, 111th Congress"
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