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Mark Amodei
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U.S. House, Nevada, District 2
Incumbent
In office
September 13, 2011-Present
Term ends
January 3, 2015
Years in position 2
PartyRepublican
PredecessorDean Heller (R)
Compensation
Base salary$174,000/year
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 6, 2102
First electedSeptember 13, 2011
Next electionNovember 4, 2014
Campaign $$1,313,852
Term limitsN/A
Prior offices
Nevada State Senate
1999-April 2010
Nevada Assembly
1997-1998
Education
Bachelor'sUniversity of Reno
J.D.University of Pacific
Military service
Service/branchU.S. Army Judge Advocate General Corps
Years of service1984-1987
Personal
BirthdayJune 12, 1958
Place of birthCarson City, Nevada
ProfessionAttorney
Net worth$166,002
ReligionChristian
Websites
Office website
Campaign website
Mark Amodei campaign logo

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Mark E. Amodei (b. June 12, 1958) is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nevada. Amodei was elected by voters from Nevada's 2nd congressional district. He ran successfully for re-election on November 6, 2012.[1]

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Amodei is a "centrist Republican follower".[2]

Biography

Amodei was born in Carson City, Nevada. He earned his B.A. from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 1980. He went on to receive his JD from the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, in 1983.

Career

Amodei was a lawyer for the United States Army Judge Advocate General Corps from 1984 to 1987. After he was honorably discharged, he entered legal private practice.[3]

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2013-2014

Amodei serves on the following committees:[4]

2011-2012

Amodei served on the following committees:[5]

Issues

Campaign themes

2012

On his campaign website, Amodei listed five issues:[6]

  • ”Tax Fairness”
  • On his website, Amodei said, "I disagree with President Obama’s assessment that Americans pay too little in taxes. There is a reason why the President wants higher taxes. Under his policies, the gap between what the government collects and what it spends has never been greater. As Nevada’s next Congressman, I pledge to advocate for changes in federal tax and spending policies that will reduce the burden on struggling American Families and the small businesses that are the backbone of our economy."
  • ”Energy Policy”
  • On his website, Amodei said, "High gasoline and energy prices affect every sector of the economy: Working families, seniors on fixed incomes, small businesses, tourism and higher commodity prices for consumers. Nevada will be hit especially hard by sustained higher energy prices, further delaying the economic recovery of our State. If elected, I will advocate for a rational, reasonable energy policy that does not promote a radical environmental agenda at the expense of ordinary Americans."
  • ”Health Care Reform”
  • On his website, Amodei said, "The Obama Health Care Reform Program must be repealed, because a program that increases health care costs while limiting access to care is not reform. While I agree that health care costs have become too burdensome for many Americans, I do not support a radical overhaul of America’s world class system of health care innovation and treatment."
  • ”National Security”
  • On his website, Amodei said, "I am proud to have served in the United States Army, and even prouder to have a daughter who has recently served in the United States Navy. For the Amodei Family, supporting the men and women of the Armed Services is a way of life. As your Congressman, I will work to make sure that our military is the best equipped and trained fighting force in the world."
  • ”Nevada Comes First”
  • On his website, Amodei said, "As your Congressman, I pledge to work hard for Nevada every day. In Congress, as was true when I was a Nevada Legislator, no one should expect me to follow the party line if it is not in the best interest of the people of Nevada. I pledge to vote to roll back the excessive tax and spending agenda of the Obama Administration, which has done incredible harm to working Nevadans, our natural resources and our unique economy." [6]

Presidential preference

2012

See also: Endorsements by state officials of presidential candidates in the 2012 election

Mark Amodei endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [7]

Specific votes

Fiscal Cliff

Voted "No" Amodei voted against 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 151 Republicans that voted against the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257/167 vote on January 1, 2013.[8]

Elections

2012

Amodei won re-election in 2012.[9] He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 12, 2012.

U.S. House, Nevada, District 2 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Samuel Koepnick 36.2% 102,019
     Republican Green check mark.jpgMark Amodei Incumbent 57.6% 162,213
     Independent Michael L. Haines 4% 11,166
     Independent American Party of Nevada Russel Best 2.1% 6,051
Total Votes 281,449
Source: Nevada Secretary of State "U.S. House of Representatives Results"

2011

On September 13, 2011, Amodei was elected to the United States House via a special election. He defeated Kate Marshall (D).[10]

United States House, Nevada Special Election, 2011
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark.jpgMark Amodei 61.6% 75,180
     Democratic Kate Marshall 38.4% 46,818
Total Votes 121,998

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Amodei is available dating back to 2012. Based on available campaign finance records, Amodei raised a total of $1,313,852 during that time period. This information was last updated on April 18, 2013.[11]

Mark Amodei's Campaign Contribution History
Year Office Result Contributions
2012 US House (Nevada, District 2) Won $1,313,852
Grand Total Raised $1,313,852

2012

Breakdown of the source of Amodei's campaign funds before the 2012 election.

Amodei won election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Amodei's campaign committee raised a total of $1,313,852 and spent $1,129,926.[12]

Analysis

Lifetime voting record

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

According to the website GovTrack, Amodei missed 51 of 992 roll call votes from September 11 to April 2013. This amounts to 5.1%, which is worse than the median of 2.2% among current congressional representatives as of March 2013.[13]

Congressional staff salaries

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Amodei paid his congressional staff a total of $180,346 in 2011. Overall, Nevada ranks 50th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[14]

Net worth

See also: Net Worth of United States Senators and Representatives

2011

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Amodei's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $102,004 to $230,000. That averages to $166,002, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican House members in 2011 of $7,859,232.[15]

2010

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Amodei's net worth as of 2010 was estimated at $0, which is lower than the average net worth of Republicans in 2010 of $7,561,133.[16]

Percentage voting with party

November 2011

The website Open Congress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus. According to the website, Mark Amodei voted with the Republican Party 96.8% of the time, which ranked 4th among the 242 House Republican members in November 2011.[17]

Personal

Amodei and his divorced wife, Michelle, have two adult children: Erin and Ryann.[18]

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References

  1. ↑ Politico "2012 Election Map, Nevada"
  2. ↑ Gov Track "Amodei" Accessed May 23, 2012
  3. ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress "AMODEI, Mark E., (1958 - )"
  4. ↑ CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress"
  5. ↑ Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives "Committee Information"
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Amodei for Congress "Issues" April 23, 2012
  7. ↑ The Hill, "2012 GOP Lawmaker Endorsements for President," retrieved November 23, 2011
  8. ↑ U.S. House "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff" Accessed January 4, 2013.
  9. ↑ This Is Reno "Amodei will run for re-election, touts accomplishments in first 55 days in congress," Accessed February 4, 2012
  10. ↑ Nevada Secretary of State Ross Miller, Silver State Election "U.S. House of Representatives, District 2 (Official)"
  11. ↑ Open Secrets "Career Fundraising for Mark Amodei," Accessed April 18, 2013
  12. ↑ Open Secrets "Mark Amodei 2012 Election Cycle," Accessed February 26, 2013
  13. ↑ GovTrack, "Amodei," Accessed April 10, 2013
  14. ↑ LegiStorm, "Mark Amodei," Accessed October 8, 2012
  15. ↑ OpenSecrets.org "Mark Amodei (R-Nev), 2011," accessed February 13, 2013
  16. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Mark Amodei (R-Nev), 2010," Accessed October 8, 2012
  17. ↑ Open Congress "Voting With Party"
  18. ↑ Amodei for Congress "Meet Mark Amodei *(AM-UH-DAY)"
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Dean Heller 		U.S. House of Representatives - Nevada District 2
2011-Present 		Succeeded by
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Preceded by
Ernie Adler 		Nevada State Senate - Capital District
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James Settelmeyer
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