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Rob Andrews
| Rob Andrews | ||
 | ||
| U.S. House, New Jersey, District 1 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| November 6, 1990-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 23 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Predecessor | Jim Florio (D) | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $174,000/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 6, 1990 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Campaign $ | $9,853,373 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders | ||
| 1986-1990 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Bucknell University | |
| J.D. | Cornell University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 4, 1957 | |
| Place of birth | Camden, New Jersey | |
| Profession | Legal professor | |
| Net worth | $749,004 | |
| Religion | Episcopalian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Andrews is a "rank-and-file Democrat".[2]
Biography
Andrews was born in Camden, New Jersey. He graduated with a B.S. from Bucknell University in 1975, and earned his J.D. from Cornell Law School in 1979.[3]
Career
After earning his law degree, Andrews was an attorney and an adjunct professor at the Rutgers University School of Law. He also served as Camden County chosen freeholder (county legislator) from 1986-1990, serving as the freeholder director from 1988-1990. He was elected by special election to the One Hundred First Congress, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative James Florio.[4]
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2013-2014
Andrews serves on the following committees:[5]
- Armed Services Committee
- Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Subcommittee on Workforce Protections
- Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (Ranking member)
2011-2012
Andrews served on the following committees:[6]
- Armed Services Committee
- Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities
- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation
- Education and Workforce Committee
- Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions (Ranking member)
- Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training
Issues
Campaign finance investigation
In 2012, Andrews is facing an FEC investigation of his use of campaign funds, some of which he spent on seemingly non-campaign-related travel and a speeding ticket, among other things.[7][8]
According to the congressional ethics office, Andrews may have violated federal law by using campaign funds to pay for personal trips to Scotland and Los Angeles and by using a graduation party for his daughter to raise money for his campaign.[9]
The report stated that Andrews, "refused to provide requested documents" and released credit card statements "after making significant redactions." Andrews denied charges, stating that "the record will show that I have followed all rules and met all standards of the House."[10]
On March 19, 2013, the House Ethics Committee advanced the investigation by appointing an investigative panel to further examine the allegations. Such a panel has the power to compel testimony through subpoenas, and is charged with thoroughly investigating the legislator in question before the House Ethics Committee decides whether to dismiss the case, or to punish any non-compliance that may be found.[10]The chairman of the Andrews investigative subcommittee is Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) with Del. Pedro Pierluisi (D-Puerto Rico) serving as its ranking member.[11] However, no conclusion has yet been reached on the matter.[10]
Specific votes
Fiscal Cliff
Andrews 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 172 Democrats that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257/167 vote on January 1, 2013.[12]
Elections
2012
Andrews ran for re-election in 2012.[13] He defeated Francis Tenaglio in the Democratic primary and faced Republican Greg Horton in the November general election.[14][15]
| U.S. House, New Jersey, District 1 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Rob Andrews Incumbent |
68.2% | 210,470 | |
| Republican | Greg Horton | 30% | 92,459 | |
| Green | John William Reitter | 1.4% | 4,413 | |
| Independent | Margaret Chapman | 0.4% | 1,177 | |
| Total Votes | 308,519 | |||
| Source: New Jersey Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
| New Jersey's 1st Congressional District Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Robert Andrews Incumbent |
88.4% | 21,318 |
| Francis Tenaglio | 11.6% | 2,797 |
| Total Votes | 24,115 | |
2010
On November 2, 2010, Andrews was re-elected to the United States House for an eleventh term. He defeated Dale Glading (R), Mark Heacock (Green), Margaret M. Chapman (Time for Change), and Nicky I. Petrutz (Defend American Constitution).[16]
| United States House, New Jersey General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Rob Andrews Incumbent |
63.2% | 106,334 | |
| Republican | Dale Glading | 34.8% | 58,562 | |
| Green | Mark Heacock | 0.9% | 1,593 | |
| Time for Change | Margaret M. Chapman | 0.7% | 1,257 | |
| Defend American Constitution | Nicky I. Petrutz | 0.3% | 521 | |
| Total Votes | 168,267 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Andrews is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Andrews raised a total of $11,558,765 during that time period. This information was last updated on April 18, 2013.[17]
| Rob Andrews's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | US House (New Jersey, District 1) |  |
$1,510,757 | |
| 2010 | US House (New Jersey, District 1) | |
$1,455,172 | |
| 2008 | US House (New Jersey, District 1) | |
$3,629,256 | |
| 2006 | US House (New Jersey, District 1) | |
$2,218,353 | |
| 2004 | US House (New Jersey, District 1) | |
$1,039,835 | |
| 2002 | US House (New Jersey, District 1) | |
$821,172 | |
| 2000 | US House (New Jersey, District 1) | |
$884,220 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $11,558,765 | |||
2012
Andrews won election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Andrews' campaign committee raised a total of $1,510,757 and spent $1,449,947.[18]
| U.S. House of Representatives, New Jersey's 1st Congressional District, 2012 - Rob Andrews Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $1,510,757 |
| Total Spent | $1,449,947 |
| Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $12,640 |
| Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $11,350 |
| Top contributors to Rob Andrews's campaign committee | |
| Blank Rome LLP | $12,800 |
| Blue Cross/Blue Shield | $12,491 |
| Duane Morris LLP | $12,000 |
| Corinthian Colleges | $11,800 |
| NorPAC | $11,250 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $141,762 |
| Education | $123,401 |
| Building Trade Unions | $61,000 |
| Defense Aerospace | $58,700 |
| Public Sector Unions | $58,000 |
2010
| U.S. House, New Jersey, 2010 - Rob Andrews Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $1,455,172 |
| Total Spent | $1,293,841 |
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $62,872 |
| Total Spent by General Election Opponent | $39,030 |
| Top contributors to Rob Andrews's campaign committee | |
| Corinthian Colleges | $24,150 |
| DLA Piper | $14,500 |
| Natl Assn of Professional Employer Orgs | $13,500 |
| Blue Cross/Blue Shield | $11,250 |
| American Dental Assn | $10,000 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $132,196 |
| Education | $119,780 |
| Health Professionals | $76,100 |
| Insurance | $62,900 |
| Building Trade Unions | $52,500 |
Analysis
Lifetime voting record
According to the website GovTrack, Andrews missed 836 of 14,455 roll call votes from January 1991 to April 2013. This amounts to 5.8%, which is worse than the median of 2.2% among current congressional representatives as of March 2013.[20]
Congressional staff salaries
The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Andrews paid his congressional staff a total of $816,097 in 2011. Overall, New Jersey ranks 42nd in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[21]
Staff bonuses
According to an analysis by CNN, Andrews is one of nearly 25% of House members who gave their staff bonuses in 2012. Andrews's staff was given an apparent $14,629.66 in bonus money.[22]
Net worth
2011
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Andrews' net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $432,009 to $1,065,999. That averages to $749,004, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic House members in 2011 of $5,107,874.[23]
2010
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Andrews' net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $299,010 to $795,999. Averaging to a net worth of $547,504.50 which is lower than the average net worth of Democrats in 2010 of $4,465,875.[24]
National Journal vote ratings
- See also: National Journal vote ratings
2012
Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Andrews ranked 118th in the liberal rankings among members of the U.S. House.[25]
2011
Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Andrews ranked 120th in the liberal rankings among members of the U.S. House.[26]
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, Rob Andrews voted with the Democratic Party 93.1% of the time, which ranked 76th among the 192 House Democratic members in November 2011.[27]
Personal
Andrews is 51 years old and is married to Camille Spinello Andrews, Associate Dean of Enrollment and Projects at Rutgers School of Law in Camden and Managing Director at Context Capital Partners. The Andrews have two daughters, Jackie and Josie. The Andrews family lives in Haddon Heights. Rob does not keep an apartment in Washington, D.C. but instead commutes each day by train.[28]
Recent news
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Rob Andrews News Feed
- The Auditor: Rob Andrews has it his way at Burger King - NJ.com (blog)
- US Rep . Rob Andrews suggests sharing the silverware - phillyBurbs.com
- House Committee Passes Working Families Flexibility Act - WTVY - WTVY, Dothan
- Congressman Andrews Announces New Housing Construction Jobs in Winslow - RealEstateRama (press release)
- Area Votes in Congress - Philly.com - Philly.com
- Francis X. Fay: Way We Were - The Hour
- Third Annual Great American Can Roundup School Challenge Winners ... - Wall Street Journal (press release)
- House Democrats Finally Have Their Dinner - New York Times (blog)
- Legislation on Graduates' Salaries Reintroduced (and Altered) - Inside Higher Ed
- Heinrich Co-sponsors Resolution Promoting Equal Rights Amendment - KRWG
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References
- ↑ Politico "2012 House Race Results"
- ↑ Gov Track "Andrews" Accessed May 24, 2012
- ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress "ANDREWS, Robert Ernest, (1957 - )"
- ↑ 1st District of New Jersey, Congressman Robert E. Andrews "Biography"
- ↑ CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress"
- ↑ 1st District of New Jersey, Congressman Robert E. Andrews "Committee Assignments"
- ↑ New Jersey Star-Ledger "U.S. congressman under fire for campaign expenses turns to high-powered law firm," April 17, 2012
- ↑ CBS Philly "Rep. Andrews Says He’ll Open Books For Election Spending Probe," December 5, 2011
- ↑ The Washington Post, "Report offers new details in campaign fund ethics probe of Rep. Rob Andrews," August 31, 2012
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 NYTimes.com House Ethics Panel Finds Cause to Investigate 2 Lawmakers March 20, 2013
- ↑ Thehill.com Ethics Committee investigating Dem leader, Alaskan Republican March 20, 2013
- ↑ U.S. House "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff" Accessed January 4, 2013.
- ↑ phillyBurbs "New congressional map favors Runyan," December 24, 2011
- ↑ WYNC "Live! NJ Election Results," June 5, 2012
- ↑ New Jersey Secretary of State "2012 Primary Results"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010"
- ↑ Open Secrets "Career Fundraising for Rob Andrews," Accessed April 18, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets "Rob Andrews 2012 Election Cycle," Accessed February 26, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets "Rob Andrews 2010 Election Data," Accessed November 26, 2011
- ↑ GovTrack, "Andrews," Accessed April 10, 2013
- ↑ LegiStorm, "Robert E. Andrews," Accessed October 8, 2012
- ↑ CNN Politics, "Congressional bonuses in a time of cuts," March 8, 2013
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org "Robert E. Andrews (D-NJ), 2011," accessed February 14, 2013
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Robert E. Andrews (D-NJ), 2010," Accessed October 8, 2012
- ↑ National Journal, "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," March 6, 2013
- ↑ National Journal, "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," February 23, 2012
- ↑ Open Congress "Voting With Party"
- ↑ 1st District of New Jersey, Congressman Robert E. Andrews "Biography"
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jim Florio |
U.S. House of Representatives - New Jersey District 1 1990-Present |
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| Preceded by ' |
Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders 1986-1990 |
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