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Bill Flores
Image of Bill Flores

Republican Party

U.S. House Texas District 17

Tenure

2011 - Present

Term ends

2021

Years in position

9

Compensation

Base salary

$174,000

Net worth

(2012) $5,762,489

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 6, 2018

Education

Bachelor's

Texas A&M University

Graduate

Houston Baptist University

Personal
Religion
Christian: Baptist
Profession
Accountant, Executive Company Executive
Contact

Official website

Campaign Facebook

Bill Flores (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 17th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 5, 2011. His current term ends on January 3, 2021.

Flores (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 17th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Flores completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.

On September 4, 2019, Flores announced that he would not seek re-election in 2020.[1] In a statement announcing his retirement, Flores cited a desire to spend more time with his family.[2]

Flores won re-election in 2018.[3] He was first elected in 2010, defeating incumbent Chet Edwards (D) in the general election.

Flores was the chairman of the Republican Study Committee during the 114th Congress.

After earning his accounting bachelor's from Texas A&M University, Flores worked for 30 years in the oil & gas industry, including time as CEO of Phoenix Exploration Company. He also earned a MBA from Houston Baptist University.[4]

Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Flores is one of the most reliable Republican votes, meaning he can be considered a safe vote for the Republican Party in Congress.

Contents

Biography

After earning his bachelor's degree, Flores worked for several energy companies, eventually reaching the executive level. He earned his CPA in 1978 and his MBA in 1985. He also serves on the boards of several nonprofits. His election to the U.S. House was his first foray into politics.[5]

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Flores' academic, professional, and political career:[6]

  • 2011-Present: U.S. Representative from Texas' 17th Congressional District
  • 1990-2009: Energy Company Executive
  • 1985: Graduated from Houston Baptist University with an MBA
  • 1976: Graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.B.A.

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2019-2020

Flores was assigned to the following committees:[Source]

2017-2018

At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Flores was assigned to the following committees:[7]

2015-2016

Flores served on the following committees:[8]

2013-2014

Flores served on the following committees:[9]

2011-2012

Flores was a member of the following committees:[10]

Key votes

See also: Key votes

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Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2020

Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress

Elections

2020

See also: Texas' 17th Congressional District election, 2020

Bill Flores did not file to run for re-election.

2018

See also: Texas' 17th Congressional District election, 2018

General election
General election for U.S. House Texas District 17

Incumbent Bill Flores defeated Rick Kennedy and Peter Churchman in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 17 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔

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Bill Flores (R)
 
56.8
 
134,841

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Rick Kennedy (D)
 
41.3
 
98,070

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Peter Churchman (L)
 
1.9
 
4,440

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 237,351
Democratic election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 17

Rick Kennedy defeated Dale Mantey in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 17 on March 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔

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Rick Kennedy
 
63.3
 
14,343

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Dale Mantey
 
36.7
 
8,300

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 22,643
Republican election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 17

Incumbent Bill Flores advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 17 on March 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔

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Bill Flores
 
100.0
 
44,388

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 44,388


2016

See also: Texas' 17th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Bill Flores (R) defeated William Matta (D) and Clark Patterson (L) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Flores defeated Ralph Patterson and Kaleb Sims in the Republican primary on March 1, 2016.[120][121]

U.S. House, Texas District 17 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngBill Flores Incumbent 60.8% 149,417
     Democratic William Matta 35.2% 86,603
     Libertarian Clark Patterson 4% 9,708
Total Votes 245,728
Source: Texas Secretary of State

U.S. House, Texas District 17 Republican Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngBill Flores Incumbent 72.4% 60,502
Ralph Patterson 18.4% 15,411
Kaleb Sims 9.1% 7,634
Total Votes 83,547
Source: Texas Secretary of State

2014

See also: Texas' 17th Congressional District elections, 2014

Flores won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. He won the Republican nomination in the primary election on March 4, 2014, with no opposition. He defeated Nick Haynes (D) and Shawn Michael Hamilton (L) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[122]

U.S. House, Texas District 17 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngBill Flores Incumbent 64.6% 85,807
     Democratic Nick Haynes 32.4% 43,049
     Libertarian Shawn Michael Hamilton 3% 4,009
Total Votes 132,865
Source: Texas Secretary of State

2012

See also: Texas' 17th Congressional District elections, 2012

Flores won re-election in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Texas' 17th District. He defeated George Hindman in the Republican primary on May 29, 2012. He then defeated Ben Easton (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[123][124]

U.S. House, Texas District 17 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngBill Flores Incumbent 79.9% 143,284
     Libertarian Ben Easton 20.1% 35,978
Total Votes 179,262
Source: Texas Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"
U.S. House, Texas District 17 Republican Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngBill Flores Incumbent 82.5% 41,449
George Hindman 17.5% 8,790
Total Votes 50,239

Full history


On November 2, 2010, Bill Flores won election to the United States House. He defeated Chet Edwards (D) and Richard Kelly (L) in the general election.[125]

U.S. House, Texas District 17 General Election, 2010
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngBill Flores 61.8% 106,696
     Democratic Chet Edwards incumbent 36.6% 63,138
     Libertarian Richard Kelly 1.6% 2,808
Total Votes 172,642

Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Candidate Connection

Bill Flores completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Flores' responses.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

1. Immigration Reform & Border Security 2. Healthcare Reform 3. Federal Deficit

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

1. Immigration Reform & Border Security 2. Healthcare Reform 3. Federal Deficit 4. Next Generation Nuclear Energy

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

1. Jesus 2. Abraham Lincoln 3. Ronald Reagan

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

1. Humility 2. Patience 3. Leadership 4. Perseverance

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

1. Thirty years of real-world business experience, including 20 years of "C" level leadership experience (CFO, COO, & CEO) 2. Financial acumen (CPA -- Certified Public Accountant) 3. Humility, Patience, and Perseverance

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

1. Engaging with constituents -- listening to their concerns and letting them know what is or is not possible for the federal government 2. Representing constituents in Washington and being an advocate for their families. 3. Working with House and Senate colleagues to develop and achieve solutions for the state and district

What legacy would you like to leave?

Leaving the country better off for future generations, and achieving the solutions for the following: 1. Immigration Reform & Border Security 2. Healthcare Reform 3. Federal Deficit 4. Next Generation Nuclear Energy

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The assassination of President John F. Kennedy -- I was nine years old at the time.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Accountant in a "Big 8" accounting firm -- slightly over two years

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

I will finish the remaining questions in the near future.  :-)

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Time management

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

NO! Real-world experience is far more valuable than government experience.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Balancing the budget

If you are a current representative, why did you join your current committees?

The House Energy & Commerce Committee has broad jurisdiction over many sectors of the U.S. economy, including the areas where I have expertise, passion, and solutions -- technology, communications, energy, environment, and others.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

I would prefer four year terms, however, the Constitution sets terms at two years, so I am fine with that.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I believe that term limits would greatly improve the effectiveness and responsiveness of Congress! I believe the limits should be set at 12 years for each of the House (six terms) and Senate (two terms).

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Vice-President Mike Pence was one of my mentors during my first term and I still try to model my service in line with his.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Interviewing high school seniors who want to be nominated for Military Service Academies -- the best and brightest young people! Visiting with our troops overseas. Hearing the stories of newly naturalized U.S. citizens. Helping Veterans! Too many more to share here!

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2016

Campaign website

The following issues were listed on Flores' campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

“
  • Limited Government Conservative: Unlike a lot of folks in Congress, I do not believe government gets better just because it gets bigger. I do not think there is a government solution to every challenge our country faces. In fact, it is all too apparent that many government programs have simply grown too big to succeed. There are numerous tangible examples of these failures, which include Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and bankrupt entitlement programs. Right now, the government spends too much and is borrowing well beyond its long-term means.
  • Economic Recovery: Every business and every family in America has faced difficult financial situations before. For all of us, it meant we tightened our belts, set priorities, and worked hard to move ahead. Indeed, this was my personal experience as a child growing up in the Panhandle.
  • AMERICAN Energy Development: If there is one aspect of America’s economy that I know well it is the energy industry. I can tell you first hand; this is one industry that has literally been hamstrung by people in Congress who put politics, radical ideas, scare-mongering rhetoric, and grandstanding ahead of AMERICAN ENERGY INDEPENDENCE.
  • Staying On Offense Against Terrorism: It seems every month, events occur which remind us we face a dedicated, murderous swarm of fanatics whose goal is to kill civilians, harm our economy, and destroy America. We cannot ever relent in our efforts to kill or capture these terrorists.
  • Border Security: True national security means controlling our borders and effectively policing our interior to ensure that terrorists, drug smugglers, human traffickers, and other criminals are hunted down, prosecuted, and imprisoned or deported. The escalating violence that we see on the other side of our southern border must not be allowed to spread into our country!

[126]

”
—Bill Flores' campaign website, http://www.billflores.com/beliefs/my-beliefs

2014


Campaign donors


Comprehensive donor history

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Bill Flores campaign contribution history
Year Office Result Contributions
2018 U.S. House Texas District 17  ✔ $1,334,526
2016 U.S. House, Texas District 17  ✔ $1,512,889
2014 U.S. House (Texas, District 17)  ✔ $1,241,673
2012 U.S. House Texas District 17  ✔ $1,301,528
2010 U.S. House Texas District 17  ✔ $3,353,665
Grand total raised $8,744,281

Source: Follow the Money

2018

U.S. House Texas District 17 2018 election - Campaign Contributions
Top industry contributors to Bill Flores's campaign in 2018
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate $193,900.00
Energy & Natural Resources $188,700.00
Health $169,600.00
Communications & Electronics $109,000.00
General Business $107,850.00
Total Raised in 2018 $1,334,526.14
Source: Follow the Money

2018

U.S. House Texas District 17 2018 election - Campaign Contributions
Top individual contributors to Bill Flores's campaign in 2018
DAVIS, MONTY L $5,400.00
DAVIS, MRS. BECKY $5,400.00
ROGERS, MR RICHARD R $5,400.00
FAISON, JAY WINTERS $5,400.00
HANNIGAN, MR. RAYMOND R. $4,700.00
Total Raised in 2018 $1,334,526.14
Source: Follow the Money



2016

Flores won re-election to the U.S. House in 2016. During that election cycle, Flores' campaign committee raised a total of $1,512,889 and spent $1,473,496.[128] This is more than the average $1.46 million spent by U.S. House winners in 2016.[129]

Cost per vote

Flores spent $9.86 per general election vote received in 2016.

U.S. House, Texas District 17, 2016 - Bill Flores Campaign Contributions
Total Raised $1,512,889
Total Spent $1,473,496
Total Raised by Election Runner-up $38,642
Total Spent by Election Runner-up $43,468
Top contributors to Bill Flores's campaign committee
Ernst & Young$17,400
Blue Cross/Blue Shield$17,000
Cognizant Technology Solutions$15,600
Chevron Corp$15,400
Berkshire Hathaway$14,900
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Oil & Gas$198,800
Health Professionals$132,300
Insurance$71,400
Accountants$69,100
Retired$68,061
Source: Open Secrets

2014

Flores won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. During that election cycle, Flores' campaign committee raised a total of $1,241,673 and spent $809,522.[130] This is less than the average $1.45 million spent by House winners in 2014.[131]

Cost per vote

Flores spent $9.43 per general election vote received in 2014.

U.S. House, Texas District 17, 2014 - Bill Flores Campaign Contributions
Total Raised $1,241,673
Total Spent $809,522
Total Raised by Election Runner-up $0
Total Spent by Election Runner-up $0
Top contributors to Bill Flores's campaign committee
Energy Future Holdings Corp$20,799
Koch Industries$17,000
Talos Energy$15,000
Texas A&M University$12,849
KPMG LLP$12,500
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Oil & Gas$187,539
Health Professionals$103,900
Retired$71,850
Accountants$46,250
Electric Utilities$43,299

Below are Flores' FEC reports.[132]

2012

Flores won election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Flores' campaign committee raised a total of $1,301,529 and spent $1,059,095.[141] This is less than the average $1.5 million spent by House winners in 2012.[142]

Cost per vote

Flores spent $7.39 per vote received in 2012.


2010

Flores won election to the U.S. House in 2010. During that election cycle, Flores' campaign committee raised a total of $3,353,665 and spent $3,309,747.[143]


Personal Gain Index

Congressional Personal Gain Index graphic.png
See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)

The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:

PGI: Change in net worth

See also: Changes in Net Worth of U.S. Senators and Representatives (Personal Gain Index) and Net worth of United States Senators and Representatives
Net Worth Metric graphic.png

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Flores' net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $5,029,496 and $6,495,483. That averages to $5,762,489, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican representatives in 2012 of $7,614,097.96. Flores ranked as the 64th most wealthy representative in 2012.[144] Between 2009 and 2012, Flores' calculated net worth[145] decreased by an average of 7 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[146]

Bill Flores Yearly Net Worth
YearAverage Net Worth
2009$7,385,494
2012$5,762,489
Growth from 2009 to 2012:-22%
Average annual growth:-7%[147]
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[148]
The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress.

PGI: Donation Concentration Metric

See also: The Donation Concentration Metric (U.S. Congress Personal Gain Index)

Filings required by the Federal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated by OpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Flores received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Oil & Gas industry.

From 2009-2014, 25.46 percent of Flores' career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[149]

Donation Concentration Metric graphic.png
Bill Flores Campaign Contributions
Total Raised $5,704,749
Total Spent $4,856,421
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Oil & Gas$598,723
Retired$376,115
Health Professionals$197,315
Leadership PACs$154,151
Lawyers/Law Firms$125,947
% total in top industry10.5%
% total in top two industries17.09%
% total in top five industries25.46%

Analysis

Ideology and leadership

See also: GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Flores was a far-right Republican as of July 2014. In June 2013, Flores was rated as a "lonely far-right Republican follower."[150]

Like-minded colleagues

The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[151]

Flores most often votes with:

Flores least often votes with:


Lifetime voting record

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

According to the website GovTrack, Flores missed 84 of 3,342 roll call votes from January 2011 to September 2015. This amounted to 2.5 percent, which was higher than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[152]

Congressional staff salaries

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Flores paid his congressional staff a total of $775,582 in 2011. Overall, Texas ranked 27th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[153]

National Journal vote ratings

See also: National Journal vote ratings

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Click the link above for the full ratings of all members of Congress.

2013

Flores ranked 20th in the conservative rankings in 2013.[154]

2012

Flores tied with one other member of the U.S. House of Representatives, ranking 18th in the conservative rankings among members of the U.S. House.[155]

2011

Flores ranked 24th in the conservative rankings among members of the U.S. House.[156]

Voting with party

The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.

2014

Flores voted with the Republican Party 95.8 percent of the time, which ranked 41st among the 234 House Republican members as of July 2014.[157]

2013

Flores voted with the Republican Party 96.8 percent of the time, which ranked 129th among the 233 House Republican members as of June 2013.[158]

Personal

Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update.
Flores and his wife, Gina, have two sons and one grandchild.[5]

Recent news

This section links to a Google news search for the term Bill + Flores + Texas + House


Bill Flores News Feed

See also

External links

 


Footnotes

  1. ↑ Twitter, "Jake Sherman on September 4, 2019," accessed September 4, 2019
  2. ↑ Twitter, "Patrick Svitek on September 4, 2019," accessed September 4, 2019
  3. ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2018 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed December 12, 2017
  4. ↑ US House Bio "Bill Flores," accessed February 2, 2019
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Official House website, "Biography," accessed October 27, 2011 (dead link)
  6. ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "FLORES, Bill, (1954 - )," accessed February 5, 2015
  7. ↑ U.S. House Clerk, "Official Alphabetical List of the House of Representatives of the United States One Hundred Fifteenth Congress," accessed February 2, 2017
  8. ↑ U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk, "Committee Information," accessed February 20, 2015
  9. ↑ CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress," accessed March 3, 2013
  10. ↑ Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, "Committee Information," accessed August 3, 2011
  11. ↑ Natural Resources Committee, "Subcommittee on Water and Power," accessed August 3, 2011
  12. ↑ House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Proudly Serving America's Veterans, "Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (O&I)," accessed August 3, 2011
  13. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 434," accessed December 13, 2018
  14. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 284," June 21, 2018
  15. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 282," June 21, 2018
  16. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 434," accessed March 12, 2019
  17. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 549," October 3, 2017
  18. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 344," June 29, 2017
  19. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 342," June 29, 2017
  20. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 256," May 4, 2017
  21. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 405," September 26, 2018
  22. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 399," September 13, 2018
  23. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 313," June 28, 2018
  24. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 257," June 8, 2018
  25. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 216," May 22, 2018
  26. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 127," March 22, 2018
  27. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 69," February 9, 2018
  28. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 60," February 6, 2018
  29. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 44," January 22, 2018
  30. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 33," January 18, 2018
  31. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 708," December 21, 2017
  32. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 692," December 19, 2017
  33. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 670," December 7, 2017
  34. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 637," November 16, 2017
  35. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 589," October 26, 2017
  36. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 557," October 5, 2017
  37. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 528," September 14, 2017
  38. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 480," September 8, 2017
  39. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 441," September 6, 2017
  40. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 299," June 8, 2017
  41. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 249," May 3, 2017
  42. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 230," May 24, 2018
  43. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 49," January 30, 2018
  44. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 631," November 14, 2017
  45. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 435," July 27, 2017
  46. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 413," July 25, 2017
  47. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 437," July 28, 2017
  48. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 407," July 24, 2017
  49. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 378," July 14, 2017
  50. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 136," March 8, 2017
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  52. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 114th Congress," accessed January 5, 2017
  53. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress," April 13, 2015
  54. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 361," June 12, 2015
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  58. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 374," June 18, 2015
  59. ↑ Politico, "Trade turnaround: House backs new power for Obama," June 18, 2015
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  65. ↑ Congress.gov, "S. 1356," accessed November 12, 2015
  66. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 618," accessed November 12, 2015
  67. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1356)," accessed November 12, 2015
  68. ↑ Congress.gov, "S.Con.Res.11," accessed May 5, 2015
  69. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 183," accessed May 5, 2015
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  71. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015," accessed November 1, 2015
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  73. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1314)," accessed November 1, 2015
  74. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1191 - Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015," accessed May 16, 2015
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  76. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 3461," accessed September 11, 2015
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  86. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 36 - the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act," accessed May 16, 2015
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  126. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  127. ↑ Campaign website, "Beliefs," accessed January 23, 2014
  128. ↑ Open Secrets, "Career Fundraising for Bill Flores," accessed May 16, 2017
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  145. ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth from either 2004 (if the member entered office in 2004 or earlier) or the member's first year in office (as noted in the chart below).
  146. ↑ This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
  147. ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
  148. ↑ This figure was calculated using median asset data from the Census Bureau. Please see the Congressional Net Worth data for Ballotpedia spreadsheet for more information on this calculation.
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