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Michael F. Doyle
Michael Doyle.jpg
U.S. House, Pennsylvania, District 14
Incumbent
Tenure
1995-Present
Term ends
January 3, 2017
Years in position
30
PartyDemocratic
PredecessorWilliam J. Coyne (D)
s
Report an officeholder change
Compensation
Base salary$174,000/year
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 4, 2014
Cost per vote$5.81 in 2014[1]
First electedNovember 2002
Election dateNovember 8, 2016
Campaign $$6,117,742
Term limitsN/A
Prior offices
U.S. House, Pennsylvania, District 18
1995-2002
Council Member, Swissvale Borough Council
1977-1981
Education
Bachelor'sPennsylvania State University, 1975
Personal
Date of birthAugust 5, 1953
Place of birthPittsburgh, Pa.
Net worth(2012) $475,000.50
ReligionRoman Catholic
Websites
Office website
Campaign website


Michael F. Doyle (b. August 5, 1953, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the state of Pennsylvania. Doyle was first elected to represent Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District in 2002 and most recently won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. Doyle also served as a member of the U.S. House from Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District from 1995-2002.

As of a 2014 analysis of multiple outside rankings, Doyle is an average Democratic member of Congress, meaning he will vote with the Democratic Party on the majority of bills.

Biography

Doyle was born August 5, 1953, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He earned a B.S. in community development from Penn State University in 1975.[2] Before becoming a congressman, Doyle served as chief of staff to state Senator Frank Pecora.

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Doyle's academic, professional and political career:[3]

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2015-2016

Doyle serves on the following committees:[4]

2013-2014

Doyle served on the following committees:[5]

2011-2012

Doyle served on the following committees:

  • Energy and Commerce
    • Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
    • Subcommittee on Energy and Power

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.[6][7] For more information pertaining to Doyle's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[8]

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. Doyle was one of 144 Democrats to vote against the bill.[9][10]
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. Doyle was one of 157 Democrats to vote against the measure.[11][12]
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.). Doyle was one of 158 Democrats to vote against the amendment.[13][14]
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. Doyle was one of 175 Democrats to vote in favor of HR 1295.[15][16]

Defense spending authorization

Neutral/Abstain On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735 - 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." Doyle and three other Democrats did not vote.[17] 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.[18]

Yea3.png On November 5, 2015, the House passed S 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison.[19][20] Doyle voted with 134 other Democrats and 235 Republicans to approve the bill.[21] 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.[22]

2016 Budget proposal

Nay3.png On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, including Doyle, voted against the resolution.[23][24][25]

2015 budget

Yea3.png On October 28, 2015, the House passed HR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.[26] Doyle voted with 186 Democrats and 79 Republicans in favor of the bill.[27] It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015.[28] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.

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. Doyle voted with 176 Democrats to approve the bill.[29][30]


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. Doyle voted with 161 Democrats for the bill.[31][32]


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." Doyle voted with 185 Democrats against the bill.[33][34]


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. Doyle voted with 185 Democrats against the resolution.[35][36]

Export-Import Bank

Yea3.png On October 27, 2015, the House passed HR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods.[37] Doyle voted with 185 Democrats and 127 Republicans in favor of the bill.[38]

Domestic

USA FREEDOM Act of 2015

Yea3.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." Doyle voted with 141 Democrats and 196 Republicans to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[39][40]

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. Doyle voted with 179 Democrats against the bill.[41][42]

Cyber security

Nay3.png On April 23, 2015, the House passed HR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies.[43] Doyle voted with 43 Democrats and 19 Republicans against the bill.[44]

Nay3.png On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[45] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Doyle voted with 78 Democrats and 37 Republicans against the bill.[46]

Immigration

Nay3.png On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[47] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Doyle voted with 134 Democrats and two Republicans against the bill.[48]

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.[49] For more information pertaining to Doyle's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[50]

National security

DHS Appropriations

Nay3.png Doyle 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.[51]

Keystone Pipeline Amendment

Yea3.png Doyle 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.[51]

CISPA (2013)

Nay3.png Doyle 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.[52] The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[51]

NDAA

Yea3.png Doyle 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.[51]

Economy

Farm bill

Neutral/Abstain 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.[53] 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.[54][55] However, cuts to the food stamp program cut an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[55]Doyle did not vote on 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.[56][57] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.[57] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[58] 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. Doyle joined with the majority of the Democratic party and voted in favor of the bill.[56][57]

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.[59] 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.[60] Doyle voted against the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[61]

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.[62] 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. Doyle voted for HR 2775.[63]

Immigration

Morton Memos Prohibition

Nay3.png Doyle 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.[51]

Healthcare

Healthcare Reform Rules

Neutral/Abstain Doyle did not vote on 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.[51]

Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act

Neutral/Abstain Doyle did not vote on 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.[51]

Social issues

Amash amendment

Yea3.png Doyle 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.[51]

Previous congressional sessions

Fiscal cliff

Yea3.png Doyle 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.[64]

Voting record

Issues

On The Issues Vote Match

Mike Doyle'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.[65]

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[66]
Economic Issues Social Issues
Issue Stance Issue Stance
Legally require hiring women & minorities Strongly Favors Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right Opposes
Expand Obamacare Strongly Favors Comfortable with same-sex marriage Strongly Favors
Vouchers for school choice Strongly Opposes Keep God in the public sphere Favors
Absolute right to gun ownership Strongly Opposes No "rights" to clean air and water Strongly Opposes
Higher taxes on the wealthy Favors Stricter punishment reduces crime Favors
Support & expand free trade Strongly Opposes Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens Strongly Favors
More enforcement of the right to vote Favors Maintain U.S. sovereignty from UN Opposes
Prioritize green energy Strongly Favors Expand the military Favors
Stimulus better than market-led recovery Strongly Favors Stay out of Iran Favors
Privatize Social Security Strongly Opposes Never legalize marijuana Opposes
Note: Information last updated: May 20, 2015.[65] If you notice the rating has changed, email us.

Campaign themes

2014

Doyle's campaign website listed the following issues:[67]

  • Jobs and the Economy
Excerpt: "My highest priority throughout my service in Congress has been promoting economic growth and the creation of good jobs in southwestern Pennsylvania."
  • Health Care
Excerpt: "I believe that the richest, most powerful country on Earth ought to be able to figure out how to guarantee all of its citizen’s affordable, high quality health care. Americans are justifiably proud of the remarkable medical advances our country has made, but we should be ashamed that tens of millions of Americans are currently uninsured and that many Americans can’t afford to get the care they need."
  • Energy Policy and Global Warming
Excerpt: "I believe that Americans deserve affordable, reliable energy supplies -and that most Americans share my desire to free our nation from its current dependence on oil from unstable parts of the world. Consequently, I have been working for years to put in place a comprehensive national energy policy that would make the United States energy-independent."
  • Education
Excerpt: "The most important thing we can do to ensure that all Americans have a decent standard of living is provide them with a good education. And if we fail to provide a good education to everyone in this country, it’s safe to say that our country will be in great danger of losing its place as the richest, most vibrant country in the world."
  • Veterans
Excerpt: "Our veterans who have served the nation so bravely in Iraq and Afghanistan deserve our help in returning to civilian life once their military service ends."
  • Social Security, Medicare, and Retirement
Excerpt: "Older Americans deserve freedom from fear of poverty and from unmanageable medical expenses. The American people have earned the right to a decent income and affordable high quality health care through their many years of contributions to the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds."

Elections

2014

See also: Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District elections, 2014

Doyle won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. He won the Democratic nomination in the primary on May 20, 2014.[68] He defeated Janis Brooks. He did not face a challenger in the general election.

General election
U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 14 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMichael F. Doyle Incumbent 100% 148,351
Total Votes 148,351
Source: Pennsylvania Secretary of State
Democratic primary
U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 14 Democratic Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngMichael F. Doyle Incumbent 84.1% 56,796
Janis Brooks 15.9% 10,744
Total Votes 67,540
Source: Results via Associated Press

2012

See also: Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District elections, 2012

Doyle ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvania's 14th District. He defeated Janis Brooks in the Democratic primary on April 24, 2012, and faced Hans Lessmann (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[69]

U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 14 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMichael F. Doyle Incumbent 76.9% 251,932
     Republican Hans Lessmann 23.1% 75,702
Total Votes 327,634
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"
U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 14 Democratic Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngMichael F. Doyle Incumbent 80.1% 50,323
Janis Brooks 19.9% 12,484
Total Votes 62,807

Full history


Campaign donors

Fundraising events

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


Comprehensive donor list

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Michael Doyle (Pennsylvania Congress) campaign contribution history
Year Office Result Contributions
2014 U.S. House (Pennsylvania, District 14) Won $858,650
2012 U.S. House (Pennsylvania, District 14) Won $870,614
2010 U.S. House (Pennsylvania, District 14) Won $726,537
2008 U.S. House (Pennsylvania, District 14) Won $915,671
2006 U.S. House (Pennsylvania, District 14) Won $923,775
2004 U.S. House (Pennsylvania, District 14) Won $670,111
2002 U.S. House (Pennsylvania, District 14) Won $674,812
2000 U.S. House (Pennsylvania, District 18) Won $477,572
Grand total raised $6,117,742
Source: [[79] Follow the Money]


2016

Source: This graphic was generated using data from the FEC.

2014

Doyle won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. During that election cycle, Doyle's campaign committee raised a total of $858,650 and spent $861,701.[80] This is less than the average $1.45 million spent by House winners in 2014.[81]

Cost per vote

Doyle spent $5.81 per general election vote received in 2014.

U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 14, 2014 - Michael Doyle (Pennsylvania Congress) Campaign Contributions
Total Raised $858,650
Total Spent $861,701
Total Raised by Election Runner-up $0
Total Spent by Election Runner-up $0
Top contributors to Michael Doyle (Pennsylvania Congress)'s campaign committee
FirstEnergy Corp$15,000
Comcast Corp$11,000
American Assn for Justice$10,000
Carpenters & Joiners Union$10,000
Chesapeake Energy$10,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Electric Utilities$93,500
Industrial Unions$54,500
Building Trade Unions$54,000
Lawyers/Law Firms$51,850
TV/Movies/Music$47,500
Source: Open Secrets


Candidates for Congress were required to file reports with the Federal Election Commission during the 2014 elections season. Below are Michael Doyle's reports.[82]

2012

Doyle won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, his campaign committee raised a total of $870,614 and spent $757,648.[88] This is less than the average $1.5 million spent by House winners in 2012.[89]

Cost per vote

Doyle spent $3.01 per vote received in 2012.


2010

Doyle won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010. During that re-election cycle, Doyle's campaign committee raised a total of $726,537 and spent $953,031.[90]

His top five contributors between 2009-2010 were:

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, Doyle's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $215,003 to $734,998. That averages to $475,000.50, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic House members in 2012 of $5,700,168.36. Doyle ranked as the 270th most wealthy representative in 2012.[91] Between 2004 and 2012, Doyle‘s calculated net worth[92] increased by an average of 10 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2014, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[93]

Michael Doyle Yearly Net Worth
YearAverage Net Worth
2004$258,279
2012$475,000
Growth from 2004 to 2012:84%
Average annual growth:10%[94]
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[95]

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). Doyle received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Electric Utilities industry. Comparatively, the top industry employer in Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District was Educational services, and health care and social assistance, according to a 2012 U.S. Census survey.[96]

From 1993-2014, 27.96 percent of Doyle's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[97]

Donation Concentration Metric graphic.png
Michael Doyle (Pennsylvania Congress) Campaign Contributions
Total Raised $7,706,478
Total Spent $7,402,609
Top industry in the districtEducational services, and health care and social assistance
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Electric Utilities$491,927
Industrial Unions$491,450
Building Trade Unions$432,650
Lawyers/Law Firms$417,377
Public Sector Unions$321,550
% total in top industry6.38%
% total in top two industries12.76%
% total in top five industries27.96%

Analysis

Ideology and leadership

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

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Doyle was a "rank-and-file Democrat" as of July 2014.[98] This was the same rating Doyle received in June 2013.[99]

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.[100]

Doyle most often votes with:

Doyle least often votes with:


Lifetime voting record

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

According to the website GovTrack, Doyle missed 619 of 14,061 roll call votes from January 1995 to September 2015. This amounted to 4.4 percent, which was higher than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[101]

Congressional staff salaries

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Doyle paid his congressional staff a total of $992,315 in 2011. Overall, Pennsylvania ranked 34th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[102]

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

Doyle was one of three members of the House who ranked 66th in the liberal rankings in 2013.[103]

2012

Doyle ranked 59th in the liberal rankings in 2012.[104]

2011

Doyle ranked 63rd in the liberal rankings in 2011.[105]

Voting with party

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

2014

Michael Doyle voted with the Democratic Party 94 percent of the time, which ranked 71st among the 204 House Democratic members as of July 2014.[106]

2013

Michael Doyle voted with the Democratic Party 92.3 percent of the time, which ranked 140th among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.[107]

2011

Michael F. Doyle voted with the Democratic Party 93.5 percent of the time, which ranked 62nd among the 192 House Democratic members as of December 2011.[108]

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. ↑ U.S. House, "Full Biography," accessed December 9, 2013
  3. ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "DOYLE, Michael F., (1953 - )," accessed February 9, 2015
  4. ↑ U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk, "Committee Information," accessed April 17, 2015
  5. ↑ CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress," accessed March 3, 2013
  6. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 113th Congress," accessed April 29, 2015
  7. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 114th Congress," accessed January 5, 2017
  8. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress," April 13, 2015
  9. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 361," June 12, 2015
  10. ↑ Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
  11. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 362," June 12, 2015
  12. ↑ Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
  13. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 374," June 18, 2015
  14. ↑ Politico, "Trade turnaround: House backs new power for Obama," June 18, 2015
  15. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 388," June 24, 2015
  16. ↑ The Hill, "Obama signs trade bills," June 29, 2015
  17. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 239," accessed May 27, 2015
  18. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R. 1735," accessed May 27, 2015
  19. ↑ The Hill, "Redone defense policy bill sails through House," accessed November 12, 2015
  20. ↑ Congress.gov, "S. 1356," accessed November 12, 2015
  21. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 618," accessed November 12, 2015
  22. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1356)," accessed November 12, 2015
  23. ↑ Congress.gov, "S.Con.Res.11," accessed May 5, 2015
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  25. ↑ The Hill, "Republicans pass a budget, flexing power of majority," accessed May 5, 2015
  26. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015," accessed November 1, 2015
  27. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 579," accessed November 1, 2015
  28. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1314)," accessed November 1, 2015
  29. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1191 - Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015," accessed May 16, 2015
  30. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 226," accessed May 16, 2015
  31. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 3461," accessed September 11, 2015
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  37. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 597," accessed November 2, 2015
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  39. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2048," accessed May 26, 2015
  40. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 224," accessed May 26, 2015
  41. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 36 - the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act," accessed May 16, 2015
  42. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "HR 36," accessed May 16, 2015
  43. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1731," accessed November 2, 2015
  44. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 173," accessed November 2, 2015
  45. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act," accessed November 1, 2015
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  47. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 4038 - the American SAFE Act of 2015," accessed November 20, 2015
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  49. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 112th Congress," accessed September 5, 2013
  50. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 113th Congress," accessed March 4, 2014
  51. ↑ 51.0 51.1 51.2 51.3 51.4 51.5 51.6 51.7 Project Vote Smart, "Michael Doyle Key Votes," accessed October 16, 2013
  52. ↑ The Library of Congress, "Bill Summary & Status - 113th Congress (2013 - 2014) - H.R.624," accessed August 27, 2013
  53. ↑ Clerk of U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote 31: H.R. 2642," accessed February 12, 2014
  54. ↑ Politico, "House clears farm bill," accessed February 12, 2014
  55. ↑ 55.0 55.1 NY Times, "Senate Passes Long-Stalled Farm Bill, With Clear Winners and Losers," accessed February 12, 2014
  56. ↑ 56.0 56.1 CNN.com, "House passes compromise $1.1 trillion budget for 2014," accessed January 20, 2014
  57. ↑ 57.0 57.1 57.2 U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote 21," accessed January 20, 2014
  58. ↑ Roll Call, "Omnibus Sails Through the Senate," January 16, 2014
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  60. ↑ Buzzfeed, "Government Shutdown: How We Got Here," accessed October 1, 2013
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  62. ↑ The Washington Post, "Reid, McConnell propose bipartisan Senate bill to end shutdown, extend borrowing," accessed October 16, 2013
  63. ↑ U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 550," accessed October 31, 2013
  64. ↑ U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff," accessed January 4, 2013
  65. ↑ 65.0 65.1 On The Issues, "Mike Doyle Vote Match," accessed May 20, 2015
  66. ↑ 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.
  67. ↑ Campaign website, "Issues," accessed March 18, 2014
  68. ↑ Associated Press, "Pennsylvania - Summary Vote Results," May 20, 2014
  69. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 General Primary Unofficial Returns," April 24, 2012
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  71. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
  72. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
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  74. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013
  75. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
  76. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1998," accessed March 28, 2013
  77. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 1996," accessed March 28, 2013
  78. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 8, 1994," accessed March 28, 2013
  79. ↑ Open Secrets, "Career Fundraising for Michael Doyle," accessed April 20, 2015
  80. ↑ Open Secrets, "Michael Doyle 2014 Election Cycle," accessed April 10, 2015
  81. ↑ Open Secrets, "Winning vs. Spending," accessed April 10, 2015
  82. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Michael Doyle 2014 Summary reports," accessed October 28, 2013
  83. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "April Quarterly," accessed July 22, 2013
  84. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "July Quarterly," accessed July 22, 2013
  85. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "October Quarterly," accessed October 28, 2013
  86. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Doyle Year-End," accessed February 5, 2014
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  88. ↑ Open Secrets, "Mike Doyle's 2012 Election Cycle," accessed March 4, 2013
  89. ↑ Open Secrets, "Election 2012: The Big Picture Shows Record Cost of Winning a Seat in Congress," accessed June 19, 2013
  90. ↑ Open Secrets, "Michael F. Doyle 2010 Election Cycle," accessed November 16, 2011
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  92. ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth from either 2004 (if the member entered office in 2004 or earlier) or the member's first year in office (as noted in the chart below).
  93. ↑ This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
  94. ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
  95. ↑ 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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  104. ↑ National Journal, "TABLE: House Liberal Scores by Issue Area," February 21, 2013
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