Kurt Schrader

Kurt Schrader

Democratic Party

U.S. House Oregon District 5

Tenure

2009 - Present

Term ends

2023

Years in position

12

Prior offices

Oregon House of Representatives

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Oregon State Senate

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Compensation

Base salary

$174,000

Net worth

(2012) $4,500,558.50

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Cornell University & University of Illinois

Other

University of Illinois

Personal

Religion

Christian: Episcopalian

Profession

Veterinarian, Farmer

Contact

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Kurt Schrader (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oregon's 5th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 6, 2009. His current term ends on January 3, 2023.

Schrader (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oregon's 5th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Prior to his election to Congress in 2008, Schrader served in the Oregon State Senate from 2003 to 2008 and the Oregon House of Representatives from 1997 to 2003.

At the start of the 116th Congress, Schrader was a member of the Blue Dog Coalition and the Problem Solvers Caucus. Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Schrader is a more moderate left of center Democratic Party vote. As a result, he may break with the Democratic Party line more than his fellow members. Schrader was one of 15 Democrats who did not vote for Nancy Pelosi (D) to become speaker for the 116th Congress.

Biography

Schrader was born in Bridgeport, CT. He earned his B.A. from Cornell University in 1973. He then earned his B.S. and D.V.M. from the University of Illinois in 1975 and 1977, respectively. Schrader began his political career in the Oregon House of Representatives, where he served from 1997 to 2003. He then served in the Oregon State Senate from 2003 until his election to the U.S. House in 2008.

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Schrader's academic professional and political career:

• 2009-Present: U.S. Representative from Oregon's 5th Congressional District
• 2003-2008: Oregon State Senate
• 1997-2003: Oregon House of Representatives

Outside of public life, Schrader worked as a veterinarian and farmer.

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2021-2022

Schrader was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

• Committee on Energy and Commerce
• Communications and Technology
• Energy
• Health

2019-2020

Schrader was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

• Committee on Energy and Commerce

2017-2018

At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Schrader was assigned to the following committees:

• Committee on Energy and Commerce

2015-2016

Schrader served on the following committees:

• Energy and Commerce Committee
  • Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy
  • Subcommittee on Health

2013-2014

Schrader served on the following committees:

• Committee on Agriculture
  • Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry
  • Subcommittee on Horticulture, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agriculture (Ranking member)
  • Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit
• Committee on Budget
• Committee on Small Business

2011-2012

Schrader served on the following committees:

• Small Business Committee
  • Subcommittee on Finance and Tax - Chairman
  • Subcommittee on Contracting and Technology
• Agriculture Committee
  • Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry
  • Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management
  • Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture
• Budget Committee

Key votes

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Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2020

Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress

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Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018 For detailed information about each vote, click here. Votes on domestic policy (click to expand) Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Conference report) (HR 2)  Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018 Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance through fiscal year 2023. Voted Nay on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2 (second vote))  Bill Passed (213-211) on June 21, 2018 Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance. It also proposed modifying the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously known as the food stamp program. Voted Nay on: Securing America’s Future Act of 2018 (HR 4760)  Bill Failed (193-231) on June 21, 2018 Proposed funding a border wall, limiting legal immigration, a mandatory worker verification program, allowing DACA recipients to apply for legal status, and preventing separation of families at the border. Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2)  Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018 Reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies some Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs. Voted Nay on: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (HR 36)  Bill Passed (237-189) on October 3, 2017 Proposed amending the federal criminal code to make it a crime for any person to perform or attempt to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus was 20 weeks or more. The bill provided exceptions for an abortion: (1) that was necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy was the result of rape or incest. Voted Nay on: Kate's Law (HR 3004)  Bill Passed (257-167) on June 29, 2017 Proposed increasing criminal penalties for individuals in the country illegally who were convicted of certain crimes, deported, and then re-entered the U.S. illegally. Voted Nay on: No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (HR 3003)  Bill Passed (228-195) on June 29, 2017 Proposed withholding federal funds from states and localities that chose not to follow federal immigration laws. Voted Nay on: American Health Care Act of 2017 (HR 1628)  Bill passed (217-213) on May 4, 2017 Proposed modifying the budgetary and fiscal provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. Votes on economic affairs and regulations (click to expand) Voted Yea on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 6157)  Bill Passed (361-61) on September 26, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education. Voted Yea on: Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 5895)  Bill Passed (377-20) on September 13, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs. Voted Yea on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 6157)  Bill Passed (359-49) on June 28, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education. Voted Yea on: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 5895)  Bill Passed (235-179) on June 8, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs. Voted Yea on: Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S 2155)  Bill Passed (258-159) on May 22, 2018 Proposed exempting some banks from the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Voted Yea on: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1625)  Bill Passed (256-167) on March 22, 2018 Proposed providing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes. Voted Nay on: The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892)  Bill Passed (240-186) on February 9, 2018 Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018. Voted Nay on: Further Extension Of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1892)  Bill Passed (245-182) on February 6, 2018 Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018. Voted Nay on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)  Bill Passed (266-150) on January 22, 2018 Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 8, 2018. Voted Nay on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)  Bill Passed (230-197) on January 18, 2018 Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 16, 2018. Voted Nay on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1370)  Bill Passed (231-188) on December 21, 2017 Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through January 19, 2018. Voted Nay on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)  Bill Passed (227-203) on December 19, 2017 Proposed providing for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. Voted Nay on: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes (HJ Res 123)  Bill Passed (235-193) on December 7, 2017 Proposed funding the government until December 22, 2017. Voted Nay on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)  Bill Passed (227-205) on November 16, 2017 Proposed amending the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. Voted Nay on: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)  Bill Passed (216-212) on October 26, 2017 Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027. (This bill proposed adopting the Senate's budget resolution.) Voted Nay on: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)  Bill Passed (219-206) on October 5, 2017 Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027. Voted Nay on: Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3354)  Bill Passed (211-198) on September 14, 2017 Proposed providing FY2018 appropriations for the federal government. It combined 12 appropriations bills. Voted Yea on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (Included amendments to suspend the debt ceiling and fund the government) (HR 601)  Bill Passed (316-90) on September 8, 2017 Proposed suspending the debt ceiling and funding the government until December 8, 2017, and providing funding for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma relief efforts. Voted Yea on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 601)  Bill Passed (419-3) on September 6, 2017 Proposed providing $7.85 billion for disaster relief requirements, including response and recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey. Voted Nay on: Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (HR 10)  Bill passed (233-186) on June 8, 2017 Proposed amending the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, among other acts. Voted Yea on: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (HR 244)  Bill passed (309-118) on May 3, 2017 Proposed a $1.2 trillion budget to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2017. Votes on foreign policy and national security issues (click to expand) Voted Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (HR 5515)  Bill Passed (351-66) on May 24, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities Voted Nay on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 695)  Bill Passed (250-166) on January 30, 2018 Proposed providing appropriations for military functions administered by the Department of Defense and for other purposes, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. Voted Nay on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018—Conference report (HR 2810)  Bill Passed (356-70) on November 14, 2017 Proposed authorizing FY2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. Voted Nay on: Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3219)  Bill Passed (235-192) on July 27, 2017 Proposed making appropriations for defense, military construction, Veterans Affairs, the Legislative Branch, energy and water development, and for other purposes for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2018. Voted Yea on: Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (HR 3364)  Bill Passed (419-3) on July 25, 2017 Proposed providing congressional review and measures to counter aggression by the governments of Iran, the Russian Federation, and North Korea, and for other purposes. Voted Yea on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180, second vote)  Bill Passed (380-35) on July 28, 2017 Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. Voted Yea on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180)  Bill Failed (241-163) on July 24, 2017 Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. Voted Nay on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 2810)  Bill Passed (344-81) on July 14, 2017 Proposed authorizing fiscal year 2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It did not provide budget authority. Voted Nay on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 1301)  Bill passed (371-48) on March 8, 2017 The $577.9 billion fiscal year 2017 defense spending bill proposed $516.1 billion in base budget funding and $61.8 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism funding. 114th Congress 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. For more information pertaining to Schrader's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections. Economic and fiscal Trade Act of 2015 See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015 Trade adjustment assistance 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. Schrader was one of 40 Democrats to vote in favor of TAA. Trade promotion authority On 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. Schrader was one of 28 Democrats to support the measure. Trade promotion authority second vote 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 his or her original position on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Schrader was one of 28 Democrats to vote in favor of the amendment. Trade adjustment assistance second vote 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. Schrader was one of 175 Democrats to vote in favor of HR 1295. Defense spending authorization 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." Schrader voted with 142 other Democrats and eight Republicans against the bill. 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. 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. Schrader voted with 48 other Democrats and nine Republicans against the bill. 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. 2016 Budget proposal 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, including Schrader, voted against the resolution. 2015 budget 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. Schrader voted with 186 Democrats and 79 Republicans in favor of the bill. It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015. President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015. Foreign Affairs Iran nuclear deal See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015 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. Schrader voted with 176 Democrats to approve the bill. Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action 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. Schrader voted with 161 Democrats for the bill. Suspension of Iran sanctions relief 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." Schrader voted with 185 Democrats against the bill. Presidential non-compliance of section 2 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. Schrader voted with 185 Democrats against the resolution. Export-Import Bank 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. Schrader voted with 185 Democrats and 127 Republicans in favor of the bill. Domestic USA FREEDOM Act of 2015 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." Schrader voted with 141 Democrats and 196 Republicans to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015. Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act 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. Schrader voted with 179 Democrats against the bill. Cyber security 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. Schrader voted with 134 Democrats and 220 Republicans to approve the bill. On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116. The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Schrader voted with 104 Democrats and 202 Republicans in favor of the bill. Immigration On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137. The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Schrader voted with 46 Democrats and 242 Republicans in favor of the bill. 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. For more information pertaining to Schrader's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections. National security DHS Appropriations Schrader voted against 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. Keystone Pipeline Amendment Schrader 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. CISPA (2013) Schrader voted in favor of 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. The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party. NDAA Schrader voted in support 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. Economy Government shutdown See also: United States budget debate, 2013 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. 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. Schrader voted against the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate. 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. 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. Schrader voted for HR 2775. Immigration Morton Memos Prohibition Schrader voted against 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. Healthcare Healthcare Reform Rules Schrader voted against 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. Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act Schrader voted against 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. Social issues Amash amendment Schrader 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. Previous congressional sessions Fiscal cliff Schrader 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 16 Democrats who voted against the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.

Issues

Government shutdown

See also: United States budget debate, 2013

Schrader donated his salary to charity while the government was shut down.

"I firmly believe that if members of Congress fail to perform their most basic duty in passing a budget, then they do not deserve to be paid. It is in that vein that I will be donating the congressional salary I collect during the shutdown to a local Oregon charity to be named later," Schrader said in a statement.

American response in Syria

See also: United States involvement in Syria

More than 100 House lawmakers signed a letter urging President Barack Obama to call Congress back into session if he planned to use military force in Syria.

Rep. Scott Rigell wrote in the letter in August 2013, “Engaging our military in Syria when no direct threat to the United States exists and without prior congressional authorization would violate the separation of powers that is clearly delineated in the Constitution.”

The members of Congress believed that Obama should have asked Congress for permission before engaging in Libya. The letter asked, “If the use of 221 Tomahawk cruise missles, [sic] 704 Joint Direct Attack Munitions, and 42 Predator Hellfire missiles expended in Libya does not constitute ‘hostilities,’ what does?”

The letter stated, “If you deem that military action in Syria is necessary, Congress can reconvene at your request. We stand ready to come back into session, consider the facts before us, and share the burden of decisions made regarding U.S. involvement in the quickly escalating Syrian conflict."

A total of 98 Republicans signed the letter. Schrader was one of 18 Democratic members to sign the letter.

Elections

2020

See also: Oregon's 5th Congressional District election, 2020

Oregon's 5th Congressional District election, 2020 (May 19 Democratic primary)

Oregon's 5th Congressional District election, 2020 (May 19 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Oregon District 5

Incumbent Kurt Schrader defeated Amy Ryan Courser and Matthew Rix in the general election for U.S. House Oregon District 5 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kurt Schrader (D)	51.9	234,683
		Amy Ryan Courser (R)	45.2	204,372
		Matthew Rix (L)	2.8	12,640
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	771

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 5

Incumbent Kurt Schrader defeated Mark Gamba and Blair Reynolds in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 5 on May 19, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kurt Schrader	68.8	73,060
		Mark Gamba	22.9	24,327
		Blair Reynolds	7.5	7,910
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8	841

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 5

Amy Ryan Courser defeated G. Shane Dinkel, Joey Nations, and Angela Roman in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 5 on May 19, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Amy Ryan Courser	53.3	41,417
		G. Shane Dinkel	20.1	15,626
		Joey Nations	17.4	13,534
		Angela Roman	7.9	6,155
		Other/Write-in votes	1.3	1,003

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 77,735
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Oregon District 5

Matthew Rix advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Oregon District 5 on July 6, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Matthew Rix (L)

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2018

See also: Oregon's 5th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Oregon District 5

Incumbent Kurt Schrader defeated Mark Callahan, Dan Souza, and Marvin Sandnes in the general election for U.S. House Oregon District 5 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kurt Schrader (D)	55.0	197,187
		Mark Callahan (R)	41.8	149,887
		Dan Souza (L)	1.7	6,054
		Marvin Sandnes (Pacific Green Party)	1.3	4,802
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	539

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 358,469 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 5

Incumbent Kurt Schrader defeated Peter Wright in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 5 on May 15, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kurt Schrader	86.8	59,196
		Peter Wright	13.2	9,002

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 68,198
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 5

Mark Callahan defeated Joey Nations and Robert Reynolds in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 5 on May 15, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Callahan	62.4	33,933
		Joey Nations	20.8	11,300
		Robert Reynolds	16.8	9,120

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 54,353
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2016

See also: Oregon's 5th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Kurt Schrader (D) defeated Colm Willis (R) and Marvin Sandnes (Pacific Green) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Schrader defeated Dave McTeague in the Democratic primary, while Willis defeated Seth Allan, Earl Rainey, and Ben West to win the Republican nomination. The primary elections took place on May 17, 2016.

U.S. House, Oregon District 5 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Kurt Schrader Incumbent	53.5%	199,505
	Republican	Colm Willis	43%	160,443
	Pacific Green	Marvin Sandnes	3.4%	12,542
	N/A	Misc.	0.2%	618
Total Votes				373,108
Source: Oregon Secretary of State

U.S. House, Oregon District 5 Democratic Primary, 2016
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Kurt Schrader Incumbent	72%	72,634
Dave McTeague	28%	28,184
Total Votes		100,818
Source: Oregon Secretary of State

U.S. House, Oregon District 5 Republican Primary, 2016
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Colm Willis	58.1%	40,568
Ben West	21%	14,696
Seth Allan	15.4%	10,779
Earl Rainey	5.4%	3,783
Total Votes		69,826
Source: Oregon Secretary of State

2014

See also: Oregon's 5th Congressional District elections, 2014

Schrader won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. He defeated Anita Brown in the Democratic primary election on May 20, 2014. Schrader defeated Republican Tootie Smith, Constitution Party candidate Raymond Baldwin, Libertarian Daniel Souza and Independent candidate Marvin Sannes in the general election.

U.S. House, Oregon District 5 General Election, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Kurt Schrader Incumbent	53.7%	150,944
	Republican	Tootie Smith	39.3%	110,332
	Constitution	Raymond Baldwin	2.2%	6,208
	Libertarian	Daniel Souza	1.8%	5,198
	Independent	Marvin Sannes	2.7%	7,674
	Write-in	Write-in candidates	0.3%	732
Total Votes				281,088
Source: Oregon Secretary of State

U.S. House, Oregon District 5 Democratic Primary, 2014
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Kurt Schrader Incumbent	83.8%	41,078
Anita Brown	16.2%	7,913
Total Votes		48,991
Source: Results via Associated Press

2012

See also: Oregon's 5th Congressional District elections, 2012

Schrader won the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Oregon's 5th District. Schrader defeated Fred Thompson (R), Raymond Baldwin (L) and Christina Jean Lugo (Pacific Green Party) in the general election on November 6, 2012.

U.S. House, Oregon District 5 General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Kurt Schrader Incumbent	54%	177,229
	Republican	Fred Thompson	42.4%	139,223
	Green	Christina Jean Lugo	2.3%	7,516
	Constitution	Raymond Baldwin	1.1%	3,600
	Write-In	N/A	0.1%	402
Total Votes				327,970
Source: Oregon Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

Full history

To view the full congressional electoral history for Kurt Schrader, click [show] to expand the section.

2010 On November 2, 2010, Kurt Schrader won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Scott Bruun (R) and Chris Lugo (Pacific Green) in the general election. U.S. House, Oregon District 5 General Election, 2010 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Democratic Kurt Schrader incumbent 51.3% 145,319      Republican Scott Bruun 46% 130,313      Pacific Green Chris Lugo 2.7% 7,557 Total Votes 283,189 2008 On November 4, 2008, Kurt Schrader won election to the United States House. He defeated Mike Erickson (R), Sean Bates (I), Douglas Patterson (Constitution), Alex Polikoff (Pacific Green) and Steve Milligan (Libertarian) in the general election. U.S. House of Representatives, Oregon District 5 General Election, 2008 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Democratic Kurt Schrader 54.3% 181,577      Republican Mike Erickson 38.3% 128,297      Independent Sean Bates 2% 6,830      Constitution Douglas Patterson 2% 6,558      Pacific Green Alex Polikoff 1.6% 5,272      Libertarian Steve Milligan 1.4% 4,814      N/A Miscellaneous 0.4% 1,326 Total Votes 334,674

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Kurt Schrader did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2016

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

“	After financial abuses that nearly destroyed our economy, Kurt voted for the Dodd-Frank law, imposing tough regulations on Wall Street and large financial institutions to hold them accountable. Planned Parenthood has given Kurt a 100% rating for protecting a woman’s right to make the health care decisions that are right for her. Kurt is a firm defender of equal rights and opportunity for all, sponsoring every bill advocated by the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s most prominent LGBT advocacy organization. He has been a strong supporter of President Obama’s health care reform, which guarantees health care as a right for every American. And Kurt has taken a leadership role against constant partisan attacks against it. Kurt has consistently opposed reckless and wasteful U.S. military intervention in the Middle East. It’s time to invest in America, especially in education.	”
—Kurt Schrader's campaign website, http://kurtschrader.com/issues

2012

On his official campaign website, Schrader highlighted his fight to limit the influence of special interests in elections. He said that "it’s a matter of fairness. They don’t want a level playing field and they will spend millions to keep it that way." He provided the full text of an amendment proposal that aimed to give Congress and states the power to control the special interest money going to campaigns as a result of Supreme Court rulings like Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission and Buckley vs. Valeo.

Presidential preference

2020

See also: Presidential election in Oregon, 2020 and Democratic National Convention, 2020

Schrader endorsed Joe Biden (D) in the 2020 presidential election.

2016

See also: Presidential election in Oregon, 2016 and Democratic National Convention, 2016

Schrader endorsed Hillary Clinton (D) in the 2016 presidential election.

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor history

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Kurt Schrader campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2018	U.S. House Oregon District 5	✔	$2,057,856
2016	U.S. House, Oregon District 5	✔	$1,707,953
2014	U.S. House (Oregon, District 5)	✔	$1,637,572
2012	U.S. House (Oregon, District 5)	✔	$1,750,144
2010	U.S. House (Oregon, District 5)	✔	$1,872,837
2008	U.S. House (Oregon, District 5)	✔	$1,438,600
Grand total raised			$10,464,962
Source: Follow the Money

2018

U.S. House Oregon District 5 2018 election - Campaign Contributions
Top industry contributors to Kurt Schrader's campaign in 2018
Health	$317,400.00
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	$286,850.00
General Business	$235,433.92
Agriculture	$196,727.88
Energy & Natural Resources	$134,464.77
Total Raised in 2018	$2,057,855.72
Source: Follow the Money

U.S. House Oregon District 5 2018 election - Campaign Contributions
Top individual contributors to Kurt Schrader's campaign in 2018
SUSSMAN, SELWYN DONALD (S D)	$5,400.00
FUITEN, JAMES DEAN	$5,400.00
PAULSON, ERIC W	$5,400.00
CROWN, PAULA HANNAWAY	$5,400.00
CROWN, JAMES SCHINE	$5,400.00
Total Raised in 2018	$2,057,855.72
Source: Follow the Money

2016

Schrader won re-election to the U.S. House in 2016. During that election cycle, Schrader's campaign committee raised a total of $1,707,953 and spent $1,343,152. This is less than the average $1.46 million spent by U.S. House winners in 2016.

Cost per vote

Schrader spent $6.73 per general election vote received in 2016.

U.S. House, Oregon District 5, 2016 - Kurt Schrader Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$1,707,953
Total Spent	$1,343,152
Total Raised by Election Runner-up	$278,732
Total Spent by Election Runner-up	$264,140
Top contributors to Kurt Schrader's campaign committee
Blue Cross/Blue Shield	$21,000
Nike Inc	$18,900
SureID	$10,700
Comcast Corp	$10,500
Abbott Laboratories	$10,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Health Professionals	$140,220
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products	$129,428
Forestry & Forest Products	$89,550
Insurance	$81,400
Health Services/HMOs	$66,050
Source: Open Secrets

2014

Schrader won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. During that election cycle, Schrader's campaign committee raised a total of $1,637,572 and spent $1,325,699. This is less than the average $1.45 million spent by House winners in 2014.

Cost per vote

Schrader spent $8.78 per general election vote received in 2014.

U.S. House, Oregon District 5, 2014 - Kurt Schrader Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$1,637,572
Total Spent	$1,325,699
Total Raised by Election Runner-up	$63,774
Total Spent by Election Runner-up	$61,232
Top contributors to Kurt Schrader's campaign committee
Blue Cross/Blue Shield	$21,000
Washington State University	$18,144
Weyerhaeuser Co	$16,750
UnitedHealth Group	$15,000
Pfizer Inc	$12,500
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Agricultural Services/Products	$106,900
Forestry & Forest Products	$88,300
Health Professionals	$86,300
Retired	$69,390
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products	$66,000

To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section.
Breakdown of the source of Schrader's campaign funds before the 2014 election.

Candidates for Congress were required to file up to seven main reports with the Federal Election Commission during the 2014 elections season. Below are Schrader’s reports.

Kurt Schrader (2014) Campaign Finance Reports
Report	Date Filed	Beginning Balance	Total Contributions for Reporting Period	Expenditures	Cash on Hand
April Quarterly	April 15, 2013	$590,364.06	$117,621.92	$(89,530.04)	$618,455.94
July Quarterly	July 15, 2013	$618,455.94	$227,918.99	$(96,468.43)	$749,906.50
October Quarterly	October 13, 2013	$749,906.50	$220,313.75	$(91,516.85)	$878,703.40
Year-End Quarterly	December 31, 2013	$880,693	$187,456	$(61,155)	$1,001,828
April Quarterly	April 14, 2014	$1,001,828.42	$208,672.75	$(56,560.44)	$1,153,940.73
Pre-Primary	May 8, 2014	$1,150,840.73	$43,637.75	$(28,729.49)	$1,165,748.99
July Quarterly	July 14, 2014	$1,165,748.99	$228,794.55	$(49,623.49)	$1,344,920.05
October Quarterly	October 14, 2014	$1,344,920.05	$253,795.09	$(696,613.02)	$902,102.12
Pre-General	October 22, 2014	$902,102.12	$59,913.32	$(87,456.00)	$874,559.44
			Running totals
			$1,548,124.12	$(1,257,652.76)

2012

Schrader won re-election to the United States House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Schrader's campaign committee raised a total of $1,750,037 and spent $1,163,244.

Cost per vote

Schrader spent $6.57 per vote received in 2012.

U.S. House, Oregon District 5, 2012 - Kurt Schrader Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$1,750,037
Total Spent	$1,163,244
Total Raised by Opponent	$33,207
Total Spent by Opponent	$33,207
Top contributors to Kurt Schrader's campaign committee
Blue Cross/Blue Shield	$25,800
National Air Traffic Controllers Assn	$14,500
American Veterinary Medical Assn	$12,500
AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America	$11,500
AstraZeneca PLC	$11,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Health Professionals	$98,600
Leadership PACs	$93,500
Agricultural Services/Products	$78,550
Retired	$61,919
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products	$61,500

To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section.
Breakdown of the source of Schrader's campaign funds before the 2012 election.

2010

Schrader won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010. During that re-election cycle, Schrader's campaign committee raised a total of $1,872,837 and spent $1,839,623.

His top five contributors between 2009-2010 were:

U.S. House, Oregon District 5, 2010 - Kurt Schrader Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$1,872,837
Total Spent	$1,839,623
Total Raised by General Election Opponent	$1,153,710
Total Spent by General Election Opponent	$1,153,710
Top contributors to Kurt Schrader's campaign committee
American Crystal Sugar	$15,000
Blue Cross/Blue Shield	$12,750
American Veterinary Medical Assn	$11,750
National Air Traffic Controllers Assn	$11,000
National Assn of Realtors	$11,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Leadership PACs	$146,750
Health Professionals	$125,800
Lawyers/Law Firms	$87,568
Candidate Committees	$78,067
Agricultural Services/Products	$75,650

Breakdown of the source of Schrader's campaign funds before the 2010 election.

Personal Gain Index

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:

• Changes in Net Worth
• The Donation Concentration Metric

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

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Schrader's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $2,470,117 to $6,531,000. That averages to $4,500,558.50, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic House members in 2012 of $5,700,168.36. Schrader ranked as the 78th most wealthy representative in 2012. Between 2004 and 2012, Schrader's calculated net worth decreased by an average of 8 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.

Kurt Schrader Yearly Net Worth
Year	Average Net Worth
2007	$7,598,911
2012	$4,500,558
Growth from 2007 to 2012:	-41%
Average annual growth:	-8%
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.

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). Schrader received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Health Professionals industry. Comparatively, the top industry employer in Oregon's 5th Congressional District was Educational services, and health care and social assistance, according to a 2012 U.S. Census survey.

From 2007-2014, 22.23 percent of Schrader's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.

Kurt Schrader Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$6,296,187
Total Spent	$4,836,110
Top industry in the district	Educational services, and health care and social assistance
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Health Professionals	$370,350
Leadership PACs	$326,949
Agricultural Services/Products	$259,000
Lawyers/Law Firms	$234,529
Forestry & Forest Products	$208,500
% total in top industry	5.88%
% total in top two industries	11.07%
% total in top five industries	22.23%

Analysis

Ideology and leadership

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

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Schrader was a centrist Democrat as of July 2014. This was the same rating Schrader received in June 2013.

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.

Schrader most often votes with:

• Suzanne Bonamici
• Chris Gibson

Schrader least often votes with:

• Jim Matheson
• Justin Amash

Lifetime voting record

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

According to the website GovTrack, Schrader missed 202 of 5,013 roll call votes from January 2009 to September 2015. This amounted to 4 percent, which was higher than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.

Congressional staff salaries

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Schrader paid his congressional staff a total of $987,567 in 2011. Overall, Oregon ranked 8th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.

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

Schrader ranked 167th in the liberal rankings in 2013.

2012

Schrader ranked 157th in the liberal rankings in 2012.

2011

Schrader ranked 159th in the liberal rankings in 2011.

Voting with party

2014

Kurt Schrader voted with the Democratic Party 85.6 percent of the time, which ranked 175th among the 204 House Democratic members as of July 2014.

2013

Kurt Schrader voted with the Democratic Party 87.9 percent of the time, which ranked 186th among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.

Personal

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Schrader and his ex-wife, former state Senator Martha Schrader, filed for divorce in 2011. They have four children.

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Preceded by Darlene Hooley	U.S. House of Representatives - Oregon, District 5 2009–Present	Succeeded by '
Preceded by '	Oregon State Senate 2003-2008	Succeeded by '
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