Rush D. Holt, Jr.
Rush Dew Holt, Jr. (b. October 15, 1948, in Weston, WV) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey. Holt was elected by voters from New Jersey's 12th Congressional District. He was first elected to the House in 1998 and served eight consecutive terms.
On February 18, 2014, Holt announced that he would not seek re-election in 2014.[1]
Holt ran for U.S. Senate in the special election for the seat left vacant by the death of Frank Lautenberg (D).[2] He was defeated by Cory Booker in the Democratic primary on August 13, 2013.[3]
Holt previously worked as an arms control expert at the U.S. State Department where he monitored the nuclear programs of countries such as Iraq, Iran, North Korea and the former Soviet Union. He conducted extensive research on alternative energy and has his own patent for a solar energy device.[4]
Biography
Holt was born in Weston, WV. He earned a B.A. from Carleton College in 1970 and went on to earn both his M.S. and Ph.D. from New York University.[5]
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Holt's academic, professional, and political career:[5][4]
- 1966: Graduated from the Landon School, Bethesda, MD
- 1970: Earned B.A. from Carleton College, Northfield, MN
- 1974: Earned M.S. from New York University, New York, NY
- 1981: Earned Ph.D. from New York University, New York, NY
- 1982-1983: Congressional Science Fellow with the U.S. House, Office of Rep. Bob Edgar (D-PA)
- 1980-1988: Professor at Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA
- 1987-1989: Acting chief of the Nuclear and Scientific Division, Office of Strategic Forces, U.S. Department of State
- 1989-1998: Assistant Director of the Princeton Plasma Physics Labratory
- 1999-2015: U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 12th Congressional District
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2013-2014
Holt served on the following committees:[6]
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training
- Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Ranking Member
- Natural Resources Committee
- Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Ranking Member
- Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation
2011-2012
Holt served on the following committees:[7]
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education
- Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions
- Natural Resources Committee
- Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources (Ranking Member)
- Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
Key votes
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.[8] For more information pertaining to Holt's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[9]
National security
NDAA
Holt voted in opposition 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.[10]
DHS Appropriations
Holt voted in opposition 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.[10]
Keystone Pipeline Amendment
Holt voted in favor of 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.[10]
CISPA (2013)
Holt voted in opposition 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.[11] The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[10]
Economy
Farm Bill
- See also: United States Farm Bill 2013
Holt voted against the Farm Bill on July 11, 2013. The bill passed in a 216-208 vote.[12] The bill passed included farm policy, but did not include food stamps.[13]
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.[14] 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.[15] Holt voted against the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[14]
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.[16] 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. Holt voted for HR 2775.[17]
Immigration
Morton Memos Prohibition
Holt 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.[18] The vote largely followed party lines.[19]
Healthcare
Repealing Obamacare
Holt has voted against all attempts to repeal or delay the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.[20]
Social issues
Abortion
Holt voted against HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196. The purpose of the bill was to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization.[21]
Previous congressional sessions
Fiscal Cliff
Holt voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 172 Democrats who voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[22]
Specific votes
Rep. Holt voted for TARP.[23] According to a Gallup poll from September 13, 2010, 61 percent of Americans disapproved of TARP, while 37 percent approved.[24]
Holt also supported the auto bailout.[25] As of September 13, 2010, 56 percent of Americans disapproved of the auto bailout, while 43 percent supported it.[26]
In addition, Rep. Holt voted for the stimulus bill.[27] A total of 57 percent of U.S. voters believed that the stimulus had hurt the economy (36 percent) or had no impact (21 percent). Only 38 percent believed the stimulus helped the economy.[28]
Holt also voted in favor of the "Cash for Clunkers" bill.[29] According to a June 2009 Rasmussen Reports poll, 54 percent of likely U.S. voters opposed Cash for Clunkers, while 35 percent supported it.[30]
Holt supported the "Cap and Trade" bill.[31] Just after the bill’s passage, 42 percent of likely U.S. voters said that cap and trade would hurt the economy, while 19 percent believed that it would help. Another 15 percent said that the bill would have no impact.[32]
Finally, Holt voted in favor of the health care reform bill.[33] About 57 percent of likely voters at least somewhat favored repeal of the health care reform bill, including 46 percent who strongly favored repeal. Only 35 percent of likely voters opposed repeal. A total of 51 percent of likely voters believed the health care reform bill would be bad for the country, while 36 percent believed it would be beneficial.[34]
Issues
National security
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.[35]
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.”[35][36]
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?”[36]
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."[36]
A total of 98 Republicans signed the letter. Holt was one of 18 Democratic members to sign the letter.[36]
On August 29, 2013, 53 House Democrats signed a letter written by California Rep. Barbara Lee that called for a congressional resolution on strikes and said that the situation in Syria "should not draw us into an unwise war—especially without adhering to our constitutional requirements."[36][37] The letter also called on the Obama administration to work with the U.N. Security Council to build international consensus condemning the alleged use of chemical weapons. Holt was one of the 53 Democrats in the House to sign the letter.[36][37]
Economy
King Amendment
Holt signed a letter sent to Collin Peterson in August 2013, asking him to keep Steve King's amendment out of the final Farm Bill.[38] The "Protect Interstate Commerce Act" amendment prevents states from applying their own laws on agricultural products to agricultural products from another state.[39] King introduced the amendment in response to a law in California, requiring a larger size cage for egg-producing chickens. King represents Iowa, which is a large egg producer.
Elections
2014
On February 18, 2014, Holt announced that he would not seek re-election in 2014.[1]
2013
Holt released an introductory campaign video on June 19, 2013, setting himself apart from Cory Booker, the Democratic frontrunner in the special election. |
Holt ran for U.S. Senate in the special election for the seat left vacant by the death of Frank Lautenberg (D).[40] Mayor of Newark Cory Booker, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. and Speaker of the State Assembly Sheila Oliver also sought the Democratic party nomination.[41][42] Holt was defeated by Cory Booker in the Democratic primary on August 13, 2013.[3]
U.S. Senate, New Jersey Special Democratic Primary, 2013 | ||||
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Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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59.2% | 216,936 | ||
Frank Pallone | 19.8% | 72,584 | ||
Rush Holt | 16.8% | 61,463 | ||
Sheila Oliver | 4.3% | 15,656 | ||
Total Votes | 366,639 | |||
Source: Official Election Results from New Jersey Division of Elections[43] |
2012
Holt ran for re-election in 2012. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary and faced Republican Eric Beck in the November 6 general election.[44]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Democratic | ![]() |
69.2% | 189,926 | |
Republican | Eric Beck | 29.5% | 80,906 | |
Independent | Kenneth Cody | 0.5% | 1,305 | |
Independent | Jack Freudenheim | 0.8% | 2,261 | |
Total Votes | 274,398 | |||
Source: New Jersey Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" |
Full history
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2010 On November 2, 2010, Rush D. Holt, Jr. won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Scott Sipprelle (R) and Kenneth J. Cody (Truth Vision Hope) in the general election.[45] 2008 On November 4, 2008, Rush D. Holt, Jr. won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Alan R. Bateman (R) and David Corsi (Common Sense Ideas) in the general election.[46] 2006 On November 7, 2006, Rush D. Holt, Jr. won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Joseph S. Sinagra (R) in the general election.[47] 2004 On November 2, 2004, Rush D. Holt, Jr. won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Bill Spadea (R), Ken Chazotte (Independent/Libertarian) and Daryl M. Brooks (Independent/Green) in the general election.[48] 2002 On November 5, 2002, Rush D. Holt, Jr. won re-election to the United States House. He defeated DeForest "Buster" Soaries (R), Carl J. Mayer (Independent/Green), Thomas D. Abrams (Independent/Libertarian) and Karen Ann Zaletel (Independent/NJ Conservative) in the general election.[49] 2000 On November 7, 2000, Rush D. Holt, Jr. won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Dick Zimmer (R), Carl Mayer (I), John P. Desmond (I) and Worth Winslow (I) in the general election.[50] 1998 On November 3, 1998, Rush D. Holt, Jr. won election to the United States House. He defeated Michael Pappas (R), Joseph A. Siano (I), Madelyn R. Hoffman (I), Beverly Kidder (I) and Mary Jo Christian (I) in the general election.[51] |
Campaign finance summary
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Personal Gain Index
- See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)
- 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
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Holt's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $1,113,020 and $4,194,998. That averages to $2,654,009, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic representatives in 2012 of $5,700,168.36. Holt ranked as the 121st most wealthy representative in 2012.[52] Between 2004 and 2012, Holt's calculated net worth[53] increased by an average of 3 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[54]
Rush D. Holt, Jr. Yearly Net Worth | |
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Year | Average Net Worth |
2004 | $2,094,188 |
2012 | $2,654,009 |
Growth from 2004 to 2012: | 27% |
Average annual growth: | 3%[55] |
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[56] |
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
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). Holt received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Retired industry.
From 1995-2014, 29.42 percent of Holt's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[57]
Rush D. Holt, Jr. Campaign Contributions | |
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Total Raised | $16,356,860 |
Total Spent | $15,552,369 |
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
Retired | $2,057,754 |
Education | $1,007,039 |
Lawyers/Law Firms | $713,887 |
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products | $522,317 |
Securities & Investment | $511,549 |
% total in top industry | 12.58% |
% total in top two industries | 18.74% |
% total in top five industries | 29.42% |
Analysis
Ideology and leadership
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Holt was a far-left Democratic leader as of August 2014.[58] This was the same rating Holt 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.[59]
Holt most often voted with: |
Holt least often voted with: |
Lifetime voting record
According to the website GovTrack, Holt missed 256 of 10,902 roll call votes from January 1999 to August 2014. This amounts to 2.3 percent, which is better than the median of 2.5 percent among current congressional representatives as of August 2014.[58]
Congressional staff salaries
The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Holt paid his congressional staff a total of $992,631 in 2011. Overall, New Jersey ranked 42nd in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[60]
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
Holt ranked 31st in the liberal rankings in 2013.[61]
2012
Holt ranked 42nd in the liberal rankings in 2012.[62]
2011
Holt ranked 43rd in the liberal rankings in 2011.[63]
Voting with party
The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.
2014
Holt voted with the Democratic Party 94.1 percent of the time, which ranked 70th among the 204 House Democratic members as of August 2014.[64]
2013
Holt voted with the Democratic Party 94.9 percent of the time, which ranked 97th among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.[65]
Personal
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Holt is a five-time winner of the game show "Jeopardy." In February 2011, Holt beat Watson, IBM's computer system, in a simulated round of Jeopardy at an event to promote innovation. In addition to being one of only two physicists in the 113th Congress, Holt was also the only Quaker.[66] The Atlantic described him as, "a Jeopardy-champion Quaker physicist who loves Reddit, Arrested Development, and funny bumperstickers."[67]
Holt is married to Margaret Lancefield, a physician and Medical Director of the Princeton charity care clinic. They have three grown children, Michael, Dejan and Rachel, and seven grandchildren, Niala, Noah, Boaz, Varun, Rohan, Cecile and Joshua.[4]
Recent news
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See also
- United States House of Representatives
- New Jersey's 12th Congressional District elections, 2014
- New Jersey's 12th Congressional District
- List of U.S. Congress incumbents who did not run for re-election in 2014
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 New York Times, "Representative Rush Holt, of New Jersey, Will Not Seek Re-election," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ Roll Call, "Rush Holt Confirms Senate Bid #NJSEN," accessed June 7, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 WNYC, "Election 2013," accessed August 13, 2013
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Representative Rush Holt, Proudly Serving New Jersey's 12th District, "Biography," accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "HOLT, Rush, (1948 - )," accessed October 16, 2014
- ↑ CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress," accessed March 3, 2013
- ↑ Representative Rush Holt, Proudly Serving New Jersey's 12th District, "Committee Assignments," accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 112th Congress," accessed September 5, 2013
- ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 113th Congress," accessed March 4, 2014
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Project Vote Smart, "Representative Rush Holt's Voting Records on National Security," accessed September 30, 2013
- ↑ The Library of Congress, "Bill Summary & Status - 113th Congress (2013 - 2014) - H.R.624," accessed August 27, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Holt on agriculture," accessed September 30, 2013
- ↑ New York Times, "House Republicans Push Through Farm Bill, Without Food Stamps," accessed September 17, 2013
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
- ↑ Buzzfeed, "Government Shutdown: How We Got Here," accessed October 1, 2013
- ↑ The Washington Post, "Reid, McConnell propose bipartisan Senate bill to end shutdown, extend borrowing," accessed October 16, 2013
- ↑ U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 550," accessed October 31, 2013
- ↑ The Library of Congress, "H.AMDT.136," accessed August 28, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Representative Rush Holt's Voting Records on Immigration," accessed September 30, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Representative Holt's Voting Records on Issue: Health and Healthcare," accessed September 30, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Holt on abortion," accessed September 30, 2013
- ↑ U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff," accessed January 4, 2013
- ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 681," accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ Gallup, "Among Recent Bills, Financial Reform a Lone Plus for Congress," accessed September 13, 2010
- ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Roll Call 690," accessed December 10, 2008
- ↑ Gallup, "Among Recent Bills, Financial Reform a Lone Plus for Congress," accessed September 13, 2010
- ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Roll Call 46," accessed January 28, 2009
- ↑ Rasmussen, "38% Say Stimulus Plan Helped Economy, 36% Say It Hurt," accessed August 24, 2010
- ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Roll Call 314," accessed June 9, 2009
- ↑ Rasmussen, "54% Oppose 'Cash for Clunkers' Plan To Spur Purchase of Greener Cars," accessed June 23, 2009
- ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Roll Call 477," accessed June 26, 2009
- ↑ Rasmussen, "42% Say Climate Change Bill Will Hurt The Economy," accessed June 30, 2009
- ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Roll Call 165," accessed March 21, 2010
- ↑ Rasmussen, "61% Favor Repeal of Healthcare Law," accessed September 20, 2010
- ↑ 35.0 35.1 Yahoo, "65 Lawmakers Ask Obama to Consult on Syria," accessed August 28, 2013
- ↑ 36.0 36.1 36.2 36.3 36.4 36.5 Politico, "33 lawmakers: Congress must approve Syria action," accessed August 28, 2013 Cite error: Invalid
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tag; name "letter" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ 37.0 37.1 Washington Post, "More than 50 House Democrats also want Syria strike resolution," accessed September 2, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Letter to Ranking Member Collin Peterson, House Committee on Agriculture - Reject Rep. King's Provision on Farm Bill," accessed September 23, 2013
- ↑ Time.com, "King Farm Bill Amendment Angers Animal Advocates," accessed September 18, 2013
- ↑ Roll Call, "Rush Holt Confirms Senate Bid #NJSEN," accessed June 7, 2013
- ↑ Roll Call, "Pallone Makes Preparations for Senate Campaign in N.J.," accessed January 2, 2012
- ↑ Politico, "Cory Booker’s unexpected sprint for Senate," accessed June 5, 2013
- ↑ New Jersey Division of Elections, "Unofficial Primary Special Election Results," accessed November 7, 2013
- ↑ NJ.gov, "U.S. Senate Primary Candidates," accessed April 2, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1998," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets, "Rush D. Holt, Jr. (D-NJ), 2012," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
- ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Rep. Rush Holt," accessed September 25, 2014
- ↑ 58.0 58.1 GovTrack, "Rush Holt," accessed August 4, 2014
- ↑ OpenCongress, "Rush Holt Jr.," archived March 5, 2016
- ↑ LegiStorm, "Rush Holt," accessed October 2, 2012
- ↑ National Journal, "2013 Congressional Vote Ratings," accessed August 4, 2014
- ↑ National Journal, "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," accessed March 6, 2013
- ↑ National Journal, "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," accessed February 23, 2012
- ↑ OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
- ↑ OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
- ↑ American Physical Society, "One of Only Two Physicists in Congress to Retire," accessed October 16, 2014
- ↑ The Atlantic, "Rep. Rush Holt Might Be the Most Interesting Man in Washington," accessed October 16, 2014
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Preceded by Mike Pappas |
U.S. House of Representatives - New Jersey District 12 1999-2015 |
Succeeded by Bonnie Watson Coleman |