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Michael Arcuri
| Michael Arcuri | |
| U.S. House, New York, District 24 | |
| Former member | |
| In office | |
| January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 2010 |
| Term limits | N/A |
| Education | |
| Bachelor's | SUNY at Albany, |
| J.D. | New York Law School |
| Personal | |
| Birthday | June 11, 1959 |
| Place of birth | Utica, New York |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Contents |
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, Arcuri has voted with the House Democratic leadership 90% of the time.[1] That same analysis reported that he also voted with party leadership 91.2% of the time in 2010.
Washington Post Analysis
A separate analysis from The Washington Post, concluded that he votes 91.2% of the time with a majority of Democrats in the House of Representatives.[2]
Specific votes
Rep. Arcuri voted for TARP.[3] According to a Gallup poll from September 13, 2010, 61% of Americans disapprove of TARP, while 37% approve.[4]
Arcuri also supported the auto bailout.[5] As of September 13, 2010: 56% of Americans disapproved of the auto bailout, while 43% supported it.[6]
In addition, Rep. Arcuri voted for the stimulus bill.[7] 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. [8]
Arcuri also voted in favor of the "Cash for Clunkers" bill.[9] According to a June 2009 Rasmussen Reports poll, 54% of likely U.S. voters opposed Cash for Clunkers, while 35% supported it.[10]
References
- ↑ A Line of Sight, July 2010
- ↑ The Washington Post analysis
- ↑ 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 690" December 10, 2008
- ↑ 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
- ↑ US House Clerk "Roll Call 314," June 9, 2009
- ↑ Rasmussen "54% Oppose “Cash for Clunkers” Plan To Spur Purchase of Greener Cars," June 23, 2009
