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John Fleming
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Republican Party

Candidate, U.S. Senate Louisiana

Louisiana State Treasurer
Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

1

Predecessor
Prior offices
Coroner Webster Parish Louisiana
U.S. House Louisiana District 4
Successor: Mike Johnson

Compensation

Base salary

$110,741

Net worth

(2012) $35,129,023.50

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 18, 2023

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

High school

Meridian High School, 1969

Bachelor's

University of Mississippi, 1973

Medical

University of Mississippi, 1976

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Years of service

1976 - 1982

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Years of service

1976 - 1982

Personal
Birthplace
Meridian, Miss.
Religion
Christian: Baptist
Profession
Physician
Contact

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John Fleming (Republican Party) is the Louisiana State Treasurer. He assumed office on January 8, 2024. His current term ends on January 10, 2028.

Fleming (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Louisiana. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]

Biography

John Fleming was born in Meridian, Mississippi, and lives in Minden, Louisiana.[1][2] Fleming graduated from Meridian High School in 1969. He earned a B.S. and M.D. from the University of Mississippi in 1973 and 1976, respectively. Fleming served in the U.S. Navy from 1976 to 1982.[1] His career experience includes working as an entrepreneur, a physician, and a deputy chief of staff to then-President Donald Trump. Fleming served as the coroner of Webster Parish, Louisiana.[1][3]

Issues

Conservative Fight Club

According to the conservative website RedState, Fleming was one of 16 U.S. House members in the "Conservative Fight Club," a designation meant to describe the "gold standard for conservatives in the House," as outlined by RedState. They were the 16 Republicans who voted against the continuing appropriations resolution to avoid the impending government shutdown in March 2013. This type of resolution is used to fund government agencies when a formal federal budget has not been approved.[4]

2016 presidential endorsement

✓ Fleming endorsed Donald Trump for the 2016 presidential general election.[5]

See also: Endorsements for Donald Trump

Elections

2026

See also: United States Senate election in Louisiana, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.


Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50 percent of the vote. If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. Senate Louisiana

The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. Senate Louisiana on November 3, 2026.

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Bill Cassidy (R)
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John Fleming (R)
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Chris Holder (R) Candidate Connection
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Xan John (R) Candidate Connection
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Blake Miguez (R)
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Joshua Morott (R)
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Samuel Wyatt (R)
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2023

See also: Louisiana Treasurer election, 2023


Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50 percent of the vote. If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation.

General election

General election for Louisiana State Treasurer

John Fleming defeated Dustin Granger in the general election for Louisiana State Treasurer on November 18, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of John Fleming
John Fleming (R) Candidate Connection
 
65.5
 
437,763
Image of Dustin Granger
Dustin Granger (D) Candidate Connection
 
34.5
 
231,002

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

Total votes: 668,765
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Louisiana State Treasurer

John Fleming and Dustin Granger defeated Scott McKnight in the primary for Louisiana State Treasurer on October 14, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of John Fleming
John Fleming (R) Candidate Connection
 
44.0
 
442,668
✔
Image of Dustin Granger
Dustin Granger (D) Candidate Connection
 
32.0
 
321,423
Image of Scott McKnight
Scott McKnight (R)
 
24.0
 
241,125

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

Total votes: 1,005,216
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Endorsements

Fleming received the following endorsements.

2016

See also: United States Senate election in Louisiana, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated Louisiana's U.S. Senate race as safely Republican. The seat was open following incumbent David Vitter's decision to retire. A total of 24 candidates filed to run and competed in the primary election on November 8, 2016. John Kennedy (R) and Foster Campbell (D) took the top two spots in the election, advancing to the general election on December 10, 2016. Kennedy subsequently defeated Campbell in the general election.[6]

U.S. Senate, Louisiana General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Kennedy 60.7% 536,191
     Democratic Foster Campbell 39.3% 347,816
Total Votes 884,007
Source: Louisiana Secretary of State

2014

See also: Louisiana's 4th Congressional District elections, 2014

Fleming ran for re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. John Fleming (Louisiana) won the general election on November 4, 2014.

U.S. House, Louisiana District 4 Primary Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Fleming Incumbent 73.43% 152,683
     Libertarian Randall Lord 26.57% 55,236
Total Votes 207,919
Source: Louisiana Secretary of State

2012

See also: Louisiana's 4th Congressional District elections, 2012

Fleming ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Louisiana's 4th District. Fleming, the incumbent, defeated Randall Lord (L) in the November 6 blanket primary.[7][8]

U.S. House, Louisiana District 4 Primary Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Fleming Incumbent 75.3% 187,894
     Libertarian Randall Lord 24.7% 61,637
Total Votes 249,531
Source: Louisiana Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

Full history


Campaign themes

2026

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2023

Candidate Connection

John Fleming completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Fleming's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am a physician, military veteran, entrepreneur businessman, former Congressman, and former Deputy Chief of Staff to President Trump. I was raised in a working-class home and had to work my way through college due to the untimely death of my father at a young age and a work disability of my mother. I served 6 years as a Navy physician before opening a private practice in Family Medicine in Minden, Louisiana. Later I became interested in entrepreneurship and opened several franchised enterprises that still employ over 350 Louisianans. I have always been a conservative Republican and I want to bring proven conservative pro-economic growth principles to the office of Louisiana State Treasurer.

Awards and recognition: 1. Louisiana Family Practice Physician of the Year 2007 2. Torchbearer for Religious Freedom award by the Chaplain Alliance for Religious Liberty 3. North American Migratory Bird Joint Venture Champion award for a Legislator by the Association of Joint Venture Management Boards and Ducks Unlimited 4. Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award by the University of Mississippi Medical Center 5. Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service

6. Board Certified in Family Medicine
  • Louisiana taxpayers need for their hard-earned tax money to be invested wisely and safely and not spent irresponsibly as it is being spent currently.
  • Louisiana needs economic leadership that will catapult the economy into the modern age, catching up with other southern states that are thriving. Business concerns, jobs and citizens have been leaving Louisiana for decades due to very poor management by governors and legislatures. I will apply best practices and lessons learned in order to take Louisiana out of last place in everything good and first place in everything bad.
  • Louisiana state tax money, investments, financing, and purchases should not be based on politically trending ideas such as the "Green New Deal," ESG and other wasteful left-wing concepts.
I am very passionate about how much Louisiana has dropped in standing among other states in the nation, especially when it comes to the economy. I want to be part of a leadership team including the governor and legislature that brings Louisiana's economy into the 21st century to be competitive with the rest of the ascending Southern states.
The office requires responsible management of taxpayer money. It is also responsible for the return of unclaimed property. The treasurer serves the important role of sitting on bond commission boards.This office also provides a platform from which messaging for a smarter, more efficient, and cost-effective government operation.
I look up to George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Ronal Reagan. They were honest and courageous men who made a huge impact on the future of our nation in a very positive way.
The Holy Bible.
The most important principle is integrity. The second most important principle is honesty and transparency. Third is experience. Next is technical skills, relationship skills, communication skills, and competency.
Proven experience, integrity, success, honesty, transparency, large fund of knowledge, and competency. I have been in public service at various times since 1976 covering everything from national defense, healthcare, natural resources, and government budgets to overseeing the 2020 Census, serving on the Coronavirus Task force, and managing investments.
The core responsibilities of treasurer are money management, communication and transparency about the financial status of the state, return of unclaimed property, and oversight of bond commissions.
I would like to be remembered as part of the forward-looking leaders who helped turn around Louisiana from its current position as 50th among all states in many categories, especially the economy; and restore it back to greatness.
The first truly memorable event was the assassination of John F Kennedy. I was only 12.
My first job was cutting grass for neighbors when I was 14. My dad wouldn't buy a new lawn mower that would be more effective in cutting grass. He taught me a lesson of entrepreneurship by requiring me to finance a new lawn mower through a local finance company. He co-signed the note in exchange for my cutting our own yard for free. I quickly paid off the new mower and kept the earnings from that point forward.
The Holy Bible. Everything I need to know about life or life after death is contained there. Its teachings are complete and ground--breaking in history.
Just about anything composed by Beethoven, Mozart or Handel.
My major struggle in life was financing my college and medical school education when there was no income-earner in my family. Since receiving my education and medical training, I have been blessed with a great wife of 45 years, four wonderful adult children, 5 beautiful grandchildren and a successful medical practice and suite of businesses.
Managing billions of dollars of taxpayer and federal money on behalf of the state of Louisiana.
Few people know the importance of bond commission oversight. Municipalities need to be held accountable for their capability to pay back loans for projects.
Definitely. Government use of financial resources functions much like family finances except on a much larger scale and with far more complexity. Inexperienced or uninformed politicians tend to spend taxpayer money to excess because they are not personally responsible for excess spending in the same way as a family. In fact they are often rewarded by becoming reelected for irresponsible spending.
The treasurer needs to understand the "games" played by powerful politicians to advance their careers at the expense of taxpayer's money. The courage to risk irresponsible spending and the skill to message properly to other politicians and citizens is critical.
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Acadia Republican Parish Executive Committee
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Calcasieu Republican Parish Executive Committee
East Baton Rouge Republican Parish Executive Committee
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The Oil and Gas Workers Association

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Media

The following is a C-SPAN video of John Fleming on the issue of Oil Drilling on July 25, 2012. A full list of Fleming's videos can be found at his campaign website.[9]


John Fleming, "Rep. Fleming (R-LA) Calls for Common Sense Policy on Oil Drilling"[10]

Campaign finance summary

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John Fleming campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2026* U.S. Senate LouisianaCandidacy Declared general$4,416,119 $2,273,540
2023Louisiana State TreasurerWon general$751,708 $636,636
2014U.S. House (Louisiana, District 4)Won $1,512,622 N/A**
2012U.S. House Louisiana District 4Won $1,619,170 N/A**
2010U.S. House Louisiana District 4Won $1,448,369 N/A**
2008U.S. House Louisiana District 4Won $1,787,501 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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, Fleming's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $11,981,047 and $58,277,000. That averages to $35,129,023.50, which is higher than the average net worth of Republican representatives in 2012 of $6,956,438.47. Fleming ranked as the 19th most wealthy representative in 2012.[11] Between 2004 and 2012, McCain's calculated net worth[12] increased by an average of 8 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2014, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[13]

Jeff Fleming Yearly Net Worth
YearAverage Net Worth
2007$25,435,341
2012$35,129,023
Growth from 2007 to 2012:38%
Average annual growth:8%[14]
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[15]

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). Fleming received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Health Professionals industry.

From 2007-2014, 30.98 percent of Fleming's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[16]

Donation Concentration Metric graphic.png
John Fleming (Louisiana) Campaign Contributions
Total Raised $6,184,664
Total Spent $4,685,836
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Health Professionals$765,022
Oil & Gas$604,200
Retired$217,250
Hospitals/Nursing Homes$176,725
Insurance$153,001
% total in top industry12.37%
% total in top two industries22.14%
% total in top five industries30.98%

Analysis

Ideology and leadership

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

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Fleming was a "far-right Republican," as of August 4, 2014. This was the same rating Fleming received in June 2013.[17]

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.[18]

Fleming most often voted with:

Fleming least often voted with:


Lifetime voting record

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

According to the website GovTrack, Fleming missed 37 of 4,992 roll call votes from January 2009 to September 2015. This amounted to 0.7 percent, which was lower than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[19]

Congressional staff salaries

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Fleming paid his congressional staff a total of $814,780 in 2011. He ranked 59th on the list of the lowest paid Republican representative staff salaries and ranked 66th overall of the lowest paid representative staff salaries in 2011. Overall, Louisiana ranked 37th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[20]

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.

2013

Fleming ranked 26th in the conservative rankings in 2013.[21]

2012

Fleming ranked 167th in the conservative rankings in 2012.[22]

2011

Fleming ranked 84th in the conservative rankings in 2011.[23]

Voting with party

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

2014

Fleming voted with the Republican Party 94.4 percent of the time, which ranked 113th among the 234 House Republican members as of August 2014.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many

2013

Fleming voted with the Republican Party 95.4 of the time, which ranked 152 among the 233 House Republican members as of June 2013.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many

Congressional tenure

Key votes

114th Congress

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The first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[24][25] For more information pertaining to Fleming's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[26]

Economic and fiscal
Trade Act of 2015
See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015

Trade act procedural motion
Nay3.png On June 11, 2015, 34 House Republicans voted against a procedural motion to open up debate on a Senate amendment to the Trade Act of 2015, the primary bill associated with the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The White House and GOP leadership supported the motion, as well as the TPP, while most House Democrats opposed it. The rule passed 217 to 202, but Speaker John Boehner (R) openly expressed his disapproval of the House Republicans who voted against it, telling reporters shortly afterwards, "I made it clear to members today I am not happy about it."[27] Several of these Republicans lost leadership positions in the weeks following the vote, causing some to see a connection between the demotions and the vote against the procedural motion.[28] Fleming was one of 34 Republicans to vote against the procedural motion.[29]
Trade adjustment assistance
Nay3.png On June 12, 2015, the House rejected the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 126-302. Trade adjustment assistance (TAA) is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services. The measure was packaged with trade promotion authority (TPA), also known as fast-track authority. TPA is a legislative procedure that allows Congress to define "U.S. negotiating objectives and spells out a detailed oversight and consultation process for during trade negotiations. Under TPA, Congress retains the authority to review and decide whether any proposed U.S. trade agreement will be implemented," according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Fleming was one of 158 Republicans to vote against TAA.[30][31]
Trade promotion authority
Nay3.pngOn June 12, 2015, the House passed the trade promotion authority (TPA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives the president fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent to Congress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill including trade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Fleming was one of 54 Republicans to vote against the measure.[32][33]
Trade promotion authority second vote
Nay3.png After the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) and trade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass the House together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment to HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining their original positions on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Fleming was one of 50 Republicans to vote against the amendment.[34][35]
Trade adjustment assistance second vote
Nay3.png The House passed HR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. The Senate packaged trade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along with trade promotion authority (TPA), which Congress passed as part of HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Fleming was one of 132 Republicans to vote against HR 1295.[36][37]

Defense spending authorization

Yea3.png On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Fleming voted with 227 other Republicans and 41 Democrats to approve the bill.[38] The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.[39]

Yea3.png On November 5, 2015, the House passed S 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison.[40][41] Fleming voted with 234 other Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill.[42] On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.[43]

2016 Budget proposal

Yea3.png On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, voted against the resolution. Fleming voted with 225 other Republicans to approve the bill.[44][45][46]

2015 budget

Nay3.png On October 28, 2015, the House passed HR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.[47] Fleming voted with 166 Republicans against the bill.[48] It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015.[49] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.

Foreign Affairs
Iran nuclear deal
See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015

Nay3.png On May 14, 2015, the House approved HR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Fleming voted with 18 other Republican representatives against the bill.[50][51]


Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
Nay3.png On September 11, 2015, the House rejected HR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approving the nuclear agreement with Iran. Fleming voted with 243 Republicans and 25 Democrats against the bill.[52][53]


Suspension of Iran sanctions relief
Yea3.png On September 11, 2015, the House approved HR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." Fleming voted with 244 Republicans and two Democrats for the bill.[54][55]


Presidential non-compliance of section 2
Yea3.png On September 10, 2015, the House passed H Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. House Republicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Fleming voted with 244 Republicans for the resolution.[56][57]

Export-Import Bank

Nay3.png On October 27, 2015, the House passed HR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods.[58] Fleming voted with 116 Republicans and one Democrat against the bill.[59]

Domestic
USA FREEDOM Act of 2015

Nay3.png On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revised HR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Fleming voted with 46 Republicans and 41 Democrats against the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[60][61]

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Yea3.png On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Fleming voted with 237 Republicans in favor of the bill.[62][63]

Cyber security

Nay3.png On April 23, 2015, the House passed HR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies.[64] Fleming voted with 18 Republicans and 44 Democrats against the bill.[65]

Nay3.png On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[66] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Fleming voted with 36 Republicans and 79 Democrats against the bill.[67]

Immigration

Yea3.png On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[68] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Fleming voted with 241 Republicans and 47 Democrats in favor of the bill.[69]

113th Congress

The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[70] For more information pertaining to Fleming's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[71]

National security

DHS Appropriations

Yea3.png Fleming voted in favor of HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 and was largely along party lines.[72]

Keystone Pipeline Amendment

Nay3.png Fleming voted against House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines.[72]

CISPA (2013)

Nay3.png Fleming voted against HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities.[73] The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[72]

NDAA

Yea3.png Fleming voted in favor of HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.[72]

Economy

Farm bill

Nay3.png On January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, also known as the Farm Bill.[74] The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill reformed and continued various programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop.[75][76] It also cut the food stamp program an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[76] Fleming voted with 62 other Republican representatives against the bill.

2014 Budget

Yea3.png On January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.[77][78] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582-page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.[78] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[79] It increased the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel by 1 percent, increased Head Start funding for early childhood education by $1 billion, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and protected the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Fleming voted with the majority of the Republican Party in favor of the bill.[77]

Government shutdown
See also: United States budget debate, 2013

Yea3.png On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.[80] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.[81] Fleming voted to approve the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[82]

Nay3.png The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.[83] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Fleming voted against HR 2775.[84]

Immigration

Morton Memos Prohibition

Yea3.png Fleming voted in favor of House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status. The vote largely followed party lines.[72]

Healthcare

Healthcare Reform Rules

Yea3.png Fleming voted in favor of House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.[72]

Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act

Yea3.png Fleming voted in favor of HR 2009 - Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act of 2013. The bill passed through the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 232-185. The bill would prevent the IRS and Treasury Secretary from enforcing the powers provided to them in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The vote largely followed party lines.[72]

Social issues

Amash amendment

Yea3.png Fleming voted in favor of House Amendment 413 - Prohibits the National Security Agency from Collecting Records Under the Patriot Act. The amendment failed on July 4, 2013, by a vote of 205-217. The amendment would have prohibited the collection of records by the National Security Agency under the Patriot Act. Both parties were split on the vote.[72]

Government affairs

HR 676
See also: Boehner's lawsuit against the Obama administration

Yea3.png On July 30, 2014, the U.S. House approved a resolution 225 to 201 to sue President Barack Obama for exceeding his constitutional authority. Five Republicans—Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Paul Broun of Georgia, Scott Garrett of New Jersey, Walter Jones of North Carolina and Steve Stockman of Texas—voted with Democrats against the lawsuit.[85] Fleming joined the other 224 Republicans in favor of the lawsuit. All Democrats voted against the resolution.[86][87]

Previous congressional sessions

Fiscal Cliff

Nay3.png Fleming 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 1 of 151 Republicans that voted against the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[88]


Committee assignments

2015-2016

Fleming served on the following committees:[89]

2013-2014

Fleming served on the following committees:[90][91]

2011-2012

Fleming served on the following committees:[92]

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "Fleming, John," accessed September 13, 2023
    2. ↑ Fleming for Treasurer, "Home," accessed September 13, 2023
    3. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 14, 2023
    4. ↑ RedState, "Fight Club," accessed March 6, 2013
    5. ↑ Republican Party of Louisiana, "LAGOP Chairman Villere and LA Republican Congressional Leaders Congratulate Donald Trump and Urge Louisiana Republicans to Unite to Defeat Hillary Clinton," May 4, 2016
    6. ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Candidate Inquiry," accessed July 25, 2016
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    9. ↑ Campaign Website, "Multimedia," accessed 2012
    10. ↑ YouTube channel, "Video," accessed 2012
    11. ↑ OpenSecrets, "Fleming, (R-LA), 2012," accessed February 18, 2014
    12. ↑ This figure represents the average annual percentage growth from either 2004 (if the member entered office in 2004 or earlier) or their first year in office (as noted in the chart below) to 2012, divided by the number of years calculated.
    13. ↑ This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
    14. ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
    15. ↑ 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.
    16. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Rep. John Fleming," accessed September 24, 2014
    17. ↑ GovTrack, "John Fleming," accessed August 4, 2014
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    52. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 3461," accessed September 11, 2015
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    56. ↑ Congress.gov, "H Res 411," accessed September 10, 2015
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    85. ↑ U.S. House, "House Resolution 676," accessed July 30, 2014
    86. ↑ Associated Press, "Suing Obama: GOP-led House gives the go-ahead," July 31, 2014
    87. ↑ Washington Post, "House clears way for lawsuit against Obama," accessed July 30, 2014
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    92. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "House of Representatives Committee Assignments," accessed November 17, 2011

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