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John Lewis
John Lewis.jpg
U.S. House, Georgia, District 5
Incumbent
Tenure
January 3, 1987-Present
Term ends
January 3, 2017
Years in position
39
PartyDemocratic
PredecessorWyche Fowler, Jr. (D)
Leadership
3rd Chairman, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
1963-1966
Report an officeholder change
Compensation
Base salary$174,000/year
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 4, 2014
Cost per vote$4.38 in 2014[1]
First electedNovember 4, 1986
Election dateNovember 8, 2016
Campaign $$6,313,350
Term limitsN/A
Prior offices
Atlanta City Council
1982-1986
Education
High schoolPike County Training High School
Bachelor'sAmerican Baptist Theological Seminary, Fisk University
Personal
Date of birthFebruary 21, 1940
Place of birthTroy, Alabama
ProfessionCivil Rights Leader, Political Consultant
Net worth(2012) $72,004.50
ReligionBaptist
Websites
Office website
Campaign website


John Robert Lewis (b. February 21, 1940, in Troy, AL) is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Lewis was elected by voters from Georgia's 5th Congressional District. Lewis was first elected to the U.S. House in 1986.[2]

Lewis ran for re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. He won an uncontested general election.[3] He also ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 20, 2014.[4]

Lewis served as the Senior Chief Deputy Whip of the Democratic caucus for the 113th Congress.[5]

As of a 2014 analysis of multiple outside rankings, Lewis is one of the most reliable Democratic votes, meaning he can be considered a safe vote for the Democratic Party in Congress.

Career

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

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2015-2016

Lewis serves on the following committees:[7]

2013-2014

Lewis served on the following committees:[8][9]

2011-2012

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.[11][12] For more information pertaining to Lewis's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[13]

Economic and fiscal

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

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. Lewis was one of 144 Democrats to vote against the bill.[14][15]
Trade promotion authority
Nay3.png 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. Lewis was one of 157 Democrats to vote against the measure.[16][17]
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 his or her original position on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Lewis was one of 158 Democrats to vote against the amendment.[18][19]
Trade adjustment assistance second vote
Yea3.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. Lewis was one of 175 Democrats to vote in favor of HR 1295.[20][21]

Defense spending authorization

Nay3.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." Lewis voted with 142 other Democrats and eight Republicans against the bill.[22] 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.[23]

2016 Budget proposal

Neutral/Abstain 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 will be used to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, voted against the resolution. Lewis and four other Democrats did not vote on the resolution.[24][25][26]

Foreign Affairs

Iran nuclear deal
See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015

Yea3.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. Lewis voted with 176 Democrats to approve the bill.[27][28]


Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
Yea3.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. Lewis voted with 161 Democrats for the bill.[29][30]


Suspension of Iran sanctions relief
Nay3.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." Lewis voted with 185 Democrats against the bill.[31][32]


Presidential non-compliance of section 2
Nay3.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. Lewis voted with 185 Democrats against the resolution.[33][34]

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." Lewis voted with 40 Democrats and 47 Republicans against the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[35][36]

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Nay3.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. Lewis voted with 179 Democrats against the bill.[37][38]

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.[39] For more information pertaining to Lewis's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[40]

National security

DHS Appropriations

Nay3.png Lewis 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.[41]

Keystone Pipeline Amendment

Yea3.png Lewis 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.[41]

CISPA (2013)

Nay3.png Lewis 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.[42] The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[41]

NDAA

Yea3.png Lewis 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.[41]

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, known as the Farm Bill.[43] The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill provides for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other 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.[44][45] However, cuts to the food stamp program cut an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[45] Lewis voted with 102 other Democratic 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.[46][47] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.[47] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[48] It included a 1 percent increase in the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel, a $1 billion increase in Head Start funding for early childhood education, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and the protection of the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Lewis joined with the majority of the Democratic party and voted in favor of the bill.[46][47]

Government shutdown

See also: United States budget debate, 2013

Nay3.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.[49] 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.[50] Lewis voted against the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[51]

Yea3.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.[52] 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. Lewis voted for HR 2775.[53]

Federal Pay Adjustment Elimination

Nay3.png Lewis voted against HR 273 - Eliminates the 2013 Statutory Pay Adjustment for Federal Employees. The bill passed the House on February 15, 2013, with a vote of 261 - 154. The bill called for a stop to a 0.5 percent pay increase for all federal workers from taking effect, saving the federal government $11 billion over 10 years.[41]

Immigration

Morton Memos Prohibition

Nay3.png Lewis 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 illegal aliens residing in the United States. The vote largely followed party lines.[41]

Healthcare

Healthcare Reform Rules

Nay3.png Lewis 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.[41]

Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act

Nay3.png Lewis 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.[41]

Social issues

Amash amendment

Yea3.png Lewis 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.[41]

Previous congressional sessions

Fiscal Cliff

Neutral/Abstain Lewis did not cast a vote regarding 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. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[54]

Issues

On The Issues Vote Match

John Lewis's Vote Match results from On The Issues.
See also: On The Issues Vote Match

On The Issues conducts a VoteMatch analysis of elected officials based on 20 issue areas. Rather than relying on incumbents to complete the quiz themselves, the VoteMatch analysis is conducted using voting records, statements to the media, debate transcripts or citations from books authored by or about the candidate.[55]

On The Issues organization logo

The table below contains the results of analysis compiled by staff at On The Issues.

On The Issues Vote Quiz[56]
Economic Issues Social Issues
Issue Stance Issue Stance
Legally require hiring women & minorities Strongly Favors Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right Strongly Favors
Expand Obamacare Strongly Favors Comfortable with same-sex marriage Strongly Favors
Vouchers for school choice Strongly Opposes Keep God in the public sphere Opposes
Absolute right to gun ownership Strongly Opposes No "rights" to clean air and water Strongly Opposes
Higher taxes on the wealthy Strongly Favors Stricter punishment reduces crime Strongly Opposes
Support & expand free trade Opposes Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens Strongly Favors
More enforcement of the right to vote Strongly Favors Maintain U.S. sovereignty from UN Strongly Opposes
Prioritize green energy Strongly Favors Expand the military Strongly Opposes
Stimulus better than market-led recovery Strongly Favors Stay out of Iran Favors
Privatize Social Security Strongly Opposes Never legalize marijuana Strongly Opposes
Note: Information last updated: May 20, 2015.[55] If you notice the rating has changed, email us.

National security

American response in Syria

See also: United States involvement in Syria

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."[57][58] 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. Lewis was one of the 53 Democrats in the House to sign the letter.[57][58]

On September 2, 2013, Lewis said, "Once Congressional debate begins and the Congress has had a full briefing, we will make a statement. We do not want to do so without that preparation."[59]

Controversy

Arrest during immigration protest

See also: Gang of Eight

On October 8, 2013, eight Democratic members of Congress were arrested while attending a protest calling for comprehensive immigration reform in front of the U.S. Capitol.[60]

The eight included Lewis, Luis Gutierrez, Charlie Rangel, Raul Grijalva, Joseph Crowley, Jan Schakowsky, Keith Ellison and Al Green.[60] The politicians, along with activists who attended an immigration rally on the National Mall, staged a sit-in near the west side of the Capitol.[60] Authorities arrested the lawmakers for crowding and disrupting the streets around the Capitol. Almost 200 people were arrested by police during the protest.[60]

Lewis had been arrested 45 times previously, according to his twitter account. Lewis has been known to participate in sit-ins and protests throughout his many years in Congress.[60]

March on Washington speech

Lewis said Martin Luther King Jr. asked him to tone down the speech he delivered during the March on Washington more than 50 years ago.[61]

“Some people thought my speech as a little too strong, some would say maybe a little too militant. I said in the beginning, in my prepared text, I thought the Kennedy-proposed legislation was too little and that it was too late. And in another part of the speech, I said, ‘You tell us to wait. You tell us to be patient. We cannot wait. We cannot be patient. We want our freedom and we want it now,’” Lewis said.[61]

Elections

2014

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

Lewis ran for re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 20, 2014.[4] He ran unopposed in the general election on November 4, 2014.

U.S. House, Georgia District 5 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Lewis Incumbent 100% 170,326
Total Votes 170,326
Source: Georgia Secretary of State

2012

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

Lewis ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 5th District. Lewis sought re-election on the Democratic ticket. The signature filing deadline was May 25, 2012, with the primary taking place on July 31, 2012. Michael Johnson was defeated by Lewis in the Democratic primary[62]. Lewis defeated Howard Stopeck (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.

U.S. House, Georgia District 5 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Lewis Incumbent 84.4% 234,330
     Republican Howard Stopeck 15.6% 43,335
Total Votes 277,665
Source: Georgia Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"
U.S. House, Georgia District 5 Democratic Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Lewis Incumbent 80.8% 69,985
Michael Johnson 19.2% 16,666
Total Votes 86,651

Full history


Campaign donors

Fundraising events

The below chart from Find The Best tracks the fundraising events Lewis attends.


Comprehensive donor history

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John Lewis campaign contribution history
Year Office Result Contributions
2014 U.S. House (Georgia, District 5) Won $723,262
2012 U.S. House (Georgia, District 5) Won $1,238,299
2010 U.S. House (Georgia, District 5) Won $1,013,992
2008 U.S. House (Georgia, District 5) Won $1,267,597
2006 U.S. House (Georgia, District 5) Won $628,202
2004 U.S. House (Georgia, District 5) Won $421,030
2002 U.S. House (Georgia, District 5) Won $338,831
2000 U.S. House (Georgia, District 5) Won $682,137
Grand total raised $6,313,350
Source: [[67] Follow the Money]



2014

Lewis won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. During that election cycle, Lewis' campaign committee raised a total of $723,262 and spent $745,565.[68] This is less than the average $1.45 million spent by House winners in 2014.[69]

Cost per vote

Lewis spent $4.38 per general election vote received in 2014.

U.S. House, Georgia District 5, 2014 - John Lewis (Georgia) Campaign Contributions
Total Raised $723,262
Total Spent $745,565
Total Raised by Election Runner-up $0
Total Spent by Election Runner-up $0
Top contributors to John Lewis (Georgia)'s campaign committee
JStreetPAC$16,400
Home Depot$13,000
United Parcel Service$12,750
AFLAC Inc$10,000
American Federation of Teachers$10,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Insurance$59,000
Industrial Unions$40,000
Health Professionals$34,750
Public Sector Unions$31,500
Lawyers/Law Firms$29,550
Source: Open Secrets


Below are Lewis' FEC reports.[70]

2012

Lewis won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Lewis' campaign committee raised a total of $1,238,299 and spent $1,300,095.[78] This is less than the average $1.5 million spent by House winners in 2012.[79]

Cost per vote

Lewis spent $5.55 per vote received in 2012.


2010

Lewis won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010. During that re-election cycle, Lewis' campaign committee raised a total of $1,013,992 and spent $1,115,868.[80]


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, Lewis's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $9,009 to $135,000. That averages to $72,004.50, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic representatives in 2012 of $5,700,168.36. Lewis ranked as the 386th most wealthy representative in 2012.[81] Between 2004 and 2012, Lewis' calculated net worth[82] decreased 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.[83]

John Lewis Yearly Net Worth
YearAverage Net Worth
2004$94,114
2012$72,004.50
Growth from 2004 to 2012:−23%
Average annual growth:−3%[84]
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[85]

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

From 1989-2014, 31.86 percent of Lewis' career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[86]

Donation Concentration Metric graphic.png
John Lewis (Georgia) Campaign Contributions
Total Raised $7,987,717
Total Spent $8,013,366
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Health Professionals$664,026
Lawyers/Law Firms$595,282
Insurance$449,700
Public Sector Unions$427,168
Industrial Unions$408,850
% total in top industry8.31%
% total in top two industries15.77%
% total in top five industries31.86%

Analysis

Ideology and leadership

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

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Lewis was a "far-left Democratic leader," as of July 29, 2014. This was the same rating Lewis received in June 2013.[87]

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.[88]

Lewis most often votes with:

Lewis least often votes with:


Lifetime voting record

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

According to the website GovTrack, Lewis missed 1,196 of 17,292 roll call votes from January 1987 to July 2014. This amounts to 6.9 percent, which is worse than the median of 2.5 percent among current congressional representatives as of July 2014.[89]

Congressional staff salaries

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Lewis paid his congressional staff a total of $1,109,123 in 2011. He ranks 47th on the list of the highest paid Democratic representative staff salaries and ranks 57th overall of the highest paid representative staff salaries in 2011. Overall, Georgia ranks 24th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[90]

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

Lewis ranked 65th in the liberal rankings in 2013.[91]

2012

Lewis ranked 1st in the liberal rankings in 2012.[92]

2011

Lewis ranked 21st in the liberal rankings in 2011.[93]

Voting with party

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

2014

Lewis voted with the Democratic Party 95.7 percent of the time, which ranked 10th among the 204 House Democratic members as of July 2014.[94]

2013

Lewis voted with the Democratic Party 95.8 percent of the time, which ranked 40th among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.[95]

Recent news

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See also

External links

 

References

  1. ↑ Note: Cost per vote is the total amount raised by the candidate divided by the number of he or she received in the election.
  2. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named biography
  3. ↑ Politico, "House Elections Results," accessed November 11, 2014
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Associated Press, "Primary election results," accessed May 20, 2014
  5. ↑ Office of the Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, "Hoyer Announces Whip Team for the 113th Congress," accessed January 4, 2013
  6. ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "LEWIS, John R., (1940 - )," accessed February 9, 2015
  7. ↑ U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk, "Committee Information," accessed February 18, 2015
  8. ↑ CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress," accessed March 3, 2013
  9. ↑ U.S. House of Representatives, "Committee Assignments," accessed March 29, 2014
  10. ↑ The Online Office of Congressman John Lewis, "House Committees and Subcommittees," accessed October 27, 2011
  11. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 113th Congress," accessed April 29, 2015
  12. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 114th Congress," accessed January 5, 2017
  13. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress," April 13, 2015
  14. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 361," June 12, 2015
  15. ↑ Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
  16. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 362," June 12, 2015
  17. ↑ Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
  18. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 374," June 18, 2015
  19. ↑ Politico, "Trade turnaround: House backs new power for Obama," June 18, 2015
  20. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 388," June 24, 2015
  21. ↑ The Hill, "Obama signs trade bills," June 29, 2015
  22. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 239," accessed May 27, 2015
  23. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R. 1735," accessed May 27, 2015
  24. ↑ Congress.gov, "S.Con.Res.11," accessed May 5, 2015
  25. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 183," accessed May 5, 2015
  26. ↑ The Hill, "Republicans pass a budget, flexing power of majority," accessed May 5, 2015
  27. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1191 - Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015," accessed May 16, 2015
  28. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 226," accessed May 16, 2015
  29. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 3461," accessed September 11, 2015
  30. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 493," accessed September 11, 2015
  31. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 3460," accessed September 10, 2015
  32. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 494," accessed September 11, 2015
  33. ↑ Congress.gov, "H Res 411," accessed September 10, 2015
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  35. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2048," accessed May 26, 2015
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  37. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 36 - the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act," accessed May 16, 2015
  38. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "HR 36," accessed May 16, 2015
  39. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 112th Congress," accessed September 5, 2013
  40. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 113th Congress," accessed March 4, 2014
  41. ↑ 41.0 41.1 41.2 41.3 41.4 41.5 41.6 41.7 41.8 Project Vote Smart, "John Lewis Key Votes," accessed September 30, 2013
  42. ↑ The Library of Congress, "Bill Summary & Status - 113th Congress (2013 - 2014) - H.R.624," accessed August 27, 2013
  43. ↑ Clerk of U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote 31: H.R. 2642," accessed February 12, 2014
  44. ↑ Politico, "House clears Farm Bill," accessed February 12, 2014
  45. ↑ 45.0 45.1 New York Times, "Senate passes long-stalled Farm Bill, with clear winners and losers," accessed February 12, 2014
  46. ↑ 46.0 46.1 CNN.com, "House passes compromise $1.1 trillion budget for 2014," accessed January 20, 2014
  47. ↑ 47.0 47.1 47.2 U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote 21," accessed January 20, 2014
  48. ↑ Roll Call, "Omnibus Sails Through the Senate," January 16, 2014
  49. ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
  50. ↑ Buzzfeed, "Government Shutdown: How We Got Here," accessed October 1, 2013
  51. ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
  52. ↑ The Washington Post, "Reid, McConnell propose bipartisan Senate bill to end shutdown, extend borrowing," accessed October 16, 2013
  53. ↑ U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 550," accessed October 31, 2013
  54. ↑ U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff," accessed January 4, 2013
  55. ↑ 55.0 55.1 On The Issues, "John Lewis Vote Match," accessed May 20, 2015
  56. ↑ The questions in the quiz are broken down into two sections: social and economic. In social questions, liberals and Libertarians agree in choosing the less-government answers, while conservatives and populists agree in choosing the more restrictive answers. For the economic questions, conservatives and Libertarians agree in choosing the less-government answers, while liberals and populists agree in choosing the more restrictive answers.
  57. ↑ 57.0 57.1 Congresswoman Barbara Lee, "Rep. Barbara Lee and 53 other Democrats sign letter to Obama urging debate on Syria," accessed September 3, 2019
  58. ↑ 58.0 58.1 Washington Post, "More than 50 House Democrats also want Syria strike resolution," accessed September 2, 2013
  59. ↑ 11 Alive.com, "Georgia lawmakers explain their positions on Syria," accessed September 5, 2013
  60. ↑ 60.0 60.1 60.2 60.3 60.4 NBC News, "Democratic lawmakers arrested during immigration protest," accessed October 9, 2013
  61. ↑ 61.0 61.1 Politico, "Lewis: King asked to tone down March speech," accessed August 26, 2013
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  64. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
  65. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
  66. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1998," accessed March 28, 2013
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  69. ↑ Open Secrets, "Winning vs. Spending," accessed April 1, 2015
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  74. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Year End Report," accessed February 10, 2014
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  76. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "July Quarterly," accessed October 20, 2014
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  81. ↑ OpenSecrets, "John Lewis (D-GA), 2012," accessed February 18, 2014
  82. ↑ This figure represents the total 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).
  83. ↑ This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
  84. ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
  85. ↑ This figure was calculated using median asset data from the Census Bureau. Please see the Congressional Net Worth data for Ballotpedia spreadsheet for more information on this calculation.
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