Michigan: MidTerms2018: Debbie Stabenow must go

TEA Party members being rooted in the principles and precepts of the founding of the United States, stand by those values when selecting Candidates for Public office. Further, many Michigan TEA Party groups have joined together for this co-operative cause, sharing similar Conservative tenants. It is based upon those beliefs, principles, tenants, and values, that we cannot support Debbie Stabenow for re-election. Below is information about Senator Stabenow’s positions, records, votes, etc, that support that conclusion and/or otherwise demonstrate why TEAParty members believe Michigan and the United States deserve a better vision for future generations…

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On Business and the Economy:

• Rated 39% by the USCOC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  (sources/references: Conservapedia (USCOC), OnTheIssues (USCOC), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• S.AMDT.177 to S.CON.RES.18 – Vote YES on $11 Billion in Corporate tax increases to fund increased Pell Grants and Student loan forgiveness. (Mar 2005)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.44 to S.256 – Voted YES on raising the minimum wage to $7.25 (from $5.15, up 41%) rather than (21%) $6.25. (Mar 2005)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.1932 – Voted NO on $40B in reduced federal overall spending. (Dec 2005)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.2 – Voted YES on increasing minimum wage to $7.25. (Feb 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.491 on S.CON.RES.21 – Voted NO on paying down federal debt by rating programs’ effectiveness. (Mar 2007)
  Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.529 on S.CON.RES.21 (Biden Amendment) – Voted YES on $1.15 Billion Budget supplement/stimulus (Mar 2007)
  $1.15 Billion to Democrat controlled Municipalities (Bailouts as reconstituted (Bill Clinton era) “COPS” Program).
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.800 – Voted YES on restricting employer interference in union organizing. (Jun 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.3604/HR7110 – Voted YES on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.1 – Voted YES on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (more taxpayer funded stimulus) (Feb 2009)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.1409/S.560 – Form unions by card-check instead of secret ballot. (Mar 2009)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues (09-HR1409), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• x
• H.R.1106/S.896 – Voted YES on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (May 2009)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.3357 – Voted YES on $192B additional wasteful stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• T.A.R.P. (Toxic Assets Relief Program) – split votes (2011-2012)
  (source/reference: detailed explanation)
• U.S. Senate fails to pass Budget for 900+ days (Jan 2012)
  (sources/references: Washington Times, NoBudgetDebbie.com (addl.links), DailyCaller)
• S.2041 (Keystone XL pipeline) – Opposed Keystone XL pipeline fast track (Jan 2012)
  (source/reference: THOMAS Register)

 
On Taxes and Spending:

• H.R.3081 – Voted NO on $46 Billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.CON.RES.83 – Voted YES on reducing Bush Tax cuts by $448 Billion and divert $250 Billion of those funds to Dept. Of Education. (Apr 2001)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.1 – Voted YES on Bailouts to Democrat School districts to hire 100,000 new Teachers. (May 2001)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.2 – Voted NO on $350 Billion tax cuts over 11 years. (May 2003)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• Rated 16% by NTU, indicating a “Big Spender” on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  (sources/references: NTU, OnTheIssues (03n-NTU), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• S.AMDT.177 to S.CON.RES.18 – Vote YES on $11 Billion in Corporate tax increases to fund increased Pell Grants and Student loan forgiveness. (Mar 2005)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.2287 to H.R.3010 – Voted YES on $52M for “21st century community learning centers.” (Oct 2005)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.1932 – Voted NO on $40B in reduced federal overall spending. (Dec 2005)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• Rated 80% by the CTJ, indicating support of progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
  (sources/references: Wikipedia, OnTheIssues (06n-CTJ), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• S.AMDT.491 on S.CON.RES.21 – Voted NO on paying down federal debt by rating programs’ effectiveness. (Mar 2007)
  Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.529 on S.CON.RES.21 (Biden Amendment) – Voted YES on $1.15 Billion Budget supplement/stimulus (Mar 2007)
  $1.15 Billion to Democrat controlled Municipalities (Bailouts as reconstituted (Bill Clinton era) “COPS” Program).
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.471 on S.CON.RES.21 – Voted NO on repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax. (Mar 2007)
  Effectively raising taxes on 23 Million families and individuals.
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• x
• S.AMDT.507 on S.CON.RES.21 – Voted NO on raising estate tax exemption to $5 million. (Mar 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.3043 – Voted YES on $10.2 Billion addl. (above Budgeted) for fed. education including HHS projects. (What role has HHS in Education?) (Oct 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.2544/H.R.4934 – Extend unemployment compensation during recession. (Jan 2008)
  Federal Government dictacting to States unemployment compensation policy with partial Federal funding.
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues (08-S2544), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• S.AMDT.4191 to S.CON.RES.70 – Voted NO on raising the Death Tax exemption from 1 Million to $5 Million. (Feb 2008)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.4218 to S.CON.RES.70 – Voted YES on increasing tax rate for people earning over $1 million. (Mar 2008)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.6049 – Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
  (including: Production cr. for electricity from marine renewables, Carbon Mitigation Provisions, Carbon audit of the tax code, bonus depreciation for biomass ethanol, Credit for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles, Transportation benefit to bicycle commuters, and more)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• Voted YES on overriding presidential veto of Farm Bill. (Jun 2008)
  Veto Override on Food, Conservation, and Energy Act; Bill H.R.6124
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.3604/HR7110 – Voted YES on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.1 – Voted YES on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (more taxpayer funded stimulus) (Feb 2009)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.910 to S.CON.RES.13 – Voted NO on protecting taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.1106/S.896 – Voted YES on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (May 2009)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.3357 – Voted YES on $192B additional wasteful stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.724/S.591 (SEAM) – $5 billion in tax credits for alternative energy projects. (Mar 2011)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (11-S0591))
• H.C.R.34/S.C.R.21 – Voted NO on the Ryan Budget: spending cuts. (May 2011)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• Grade: F from the NTU, indicating a Progressive/High tax agenda (2001-2011)
  (sources/references: NTU (Stabenow), OnTheIssues (03n-NTU))
• T.A.R.P. (Toxic Assets Relief Program) – split votes (2011-2012)
  (source/reference: detailed explanation)
• U.S. Senate fails to pass Budget for 900+ days (Jan 2012)
  (sources/references: Washington Times, NoBudgetDebbie.com (addl.links), DailyCaller)

 
On Campaign Finance:

• Debbie Stabenow linked to Norman Hsu (Sep 2007)
  (source/reference: New York Times)
• x
• Debbie Stabenow and Jon Corzine (Dec 2011)
  (sources/references: YouTube, YouTube (Corzine/Stabenow extended remarks), New York Post, Politico, Foxnews)
• “Stabenow for Senate” campaign (2012)
  (source/reference: FindTheData (FEC ref.))

 
On the Military:

• x
• S.J.RES.9 – Voted YES on redeploying US troops from Iraq (“artificial timeline”) by March 2008. (Mar 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register, BeforeItsNews)
  yet before her 2006 election she: Voted NO (S.AMDT.4442 to S.2766, Jun 2006) on redeploying troops out of Iraq by July 2007
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
  related: S.CON.RES.2 – Opposed the Iraq troop surge (Jan 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (07-SCR2))
• H.R.2965 – Voted YES on Repeal of Don’t-Ask-Don’t-Tell (DADT), and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  (sources/references: About Politics, OpenCongress)
• S.1867 – National Defense Authorization Act (with contentious: “Indefinite Detention of U.S. Citizens” sub-paragraphs) for FY-2012 (Dec 2011)
  (sources/references: U.S. Senate, GovTrack, OathKeepers, WAITING for THE STORM)

 
On 2nd Amendment Issues:

• H.R.2122 – Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• Supports “A New Agenda for the New Decade” to “Make America the ‘Safest Big Country’ in the World” (gun control) (Aug 2000)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (DLC11))
• S.1805/H.R.1036 – Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.2637/S.1805 – Voted YES on “‘so-called’ Assault” weapons ban. (Mar 2004)
  (sources/references: ThePoliticalGuide, ThePoliticalGuide (S.Admt.2637))
• x
• S.397 – Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT. 2774 to H.R. 2764 – Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.798 to S.CON.RES.13 – Voted NO on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)

 
On Special Rights:

• H.R.6 – Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• Hyde Park Declaration – Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (00-DLC6))
• S.625 – Voted YES on adding the progressives sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.J.RES.1 – Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action (Special Rights, not Constitutional “EQUAL” Rights) stance. (Dec 2006)
  (sources/references: Conservapedia (NAACP), OnTheIssues (NAACP), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• x
• H.R.3017/S.1584 – ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• Defense Of Marriage Act (DOMA) – Voted NO, yet LGBT groups speak out against her ‘lack of courage’ to stand for its repeal. (2010)
  (sources/references: WikiAnswers, MichiganLiberal)
• H.J.R.69/S.J.R.21 – Constitutional “Equal Rights Amendment.” (Jun 2011)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (SJR21))

 
On Homeland Security:

• S.1510 – Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.2358 to S.1932 – Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.517 – Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• x
• S.AMDT.5087 to S.3930 – Voted YES on granting Civilian Trial protections to (“Enemy combatants”) Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.1867 – National Defense Authorization Act (with contentious: “Indefinite Detention of U.S. Citizens” sub-paragraphs) for FY-2012 (Dec 2011)
  (sources/references: U.S. Senate, GovTrack, OathKeepers, WAITING for THE STORM)

 
On Energy:

• H.R.4690 – Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  (sources/references: Conservapedia (Kyoto protocol), OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• Supports tradable emissions (Carbon credits) permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (00-DLC10))
• x
• S.517 – Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards and instituting new (tougher) automobile efficiency standard. (Mar 2002)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.2358 to S.1932 – Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
  (sources/references: ANWAR, OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.517 – Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
  (sources/references: ANWAR, OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.CON.RES.23 – Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
  (sources/references: ANWAR, OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.14 – Voted YES on subsidies/targets for 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• Force manufacturers of air-conditioners to be 30% more “energy-efficient” driving up consumer prices. (Mar 2004)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (04-SEN2))
• S.AMDT.168 to S.CON.RES.18 – Voted YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.2358 to S.1932 – Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska’s ANWR. (Nov 2005)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• “Global Warming is real and I’m focused on solving it.” (Oct 2006)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (Debate vs. Bouchard))
• Rated 100% by (self-described “Progressive”) CAF, indicating a GREEN Energy (anti-Oil) agenda voting record. (Dec 2006)
  (sources/references: LeftTrackingLibrary (CAF), OnTheIssues (CAF), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• S.RES.30/H.CON.RES.104 – Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (07-SR30)
• S.AMDT.1094 to H.R.1495 – Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.1519 to H.R.6 – Voted YES on amending Sherman Anti-Trust Act. (Jun 2007)
  Would make it a violation for any foreign state to limit the production or distribution of oil and natural gas. While at home the Democrats work (by blocking) to limit the production and distribution of oil and natural gas in the United States
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• ANWR Wilderness Act (S.2316) – Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness. (Nov 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (07-S2316), THOMAS Register)
• S.CON.RES.70 – Voted YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India and China. (May 2008)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.6049 – Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
  (including: Production cr. for electricity from marine renewables, Carbon Mitigation Provisions, Carbon audit of the tax code, bonus depreciation for biomass ethanol, Credit for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles, Transportation benefit to bicycle commuters, and more)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.910 to S.CON.RES.13 – Voted NO on protecting taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.735 to S.CON.RES.13 – Voted YES on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• Stabenow (and other Democrats) praising another “investment” in Green Energy company that is (yet another) now in trouble. (Sep 2010)
  (source/reference: Michigan Capitol Confidential (story and video))
• H.R.724/S.591 (SEAM) – $5 billion in tax credits for alternative energy projects. (Mar 2011)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (11-S0591))
• AMDT.183 to S.49 – Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, GovTrack)
• S.2041 (Keystone XL pipeline) – Opposed Keystone XL pipeline fast track (Jan 2012)
  (source/reference: THOMAS Register)

 
On Government and Elections:

• H.R.4550 – Voted NO on Federal employee random drug testing (Sep 1998)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.417 – Voted YES on banning soft money and “Issue ads.” (Sep 1999)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
  x H.R.2356 – Voted YES on banning soft money and “Issue ads.” (Sep 1999)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• Supports “A New Agenda for the New Decade” to “Make America the ‘Safest Big Country’ in the World” (gun control) (Aug 2000)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (DLC11))
• For Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (00-CLC9))
• S.27 – Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions and corporations (Apr 2001)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.2350 to AMEND S.P.2350 – Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
  S.AMDT.2937 to S.565 – Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.517 – Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards and instituting new (tougher) automobile efficiency standard. (Mar 2002)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.CON.RES.53 – Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (05-SC53))
• Opposed (Social Security reform) Individual Social Security Accounts. (Oct 2006)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues (Debate), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• S.RES.30/H.CON.RES.104 – Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (07-SR30))
• S.AMDT.489 on S.CON.RES.21 – Voted NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.1257 – Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.160 – Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.2918/S.1294 – Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
  (sources/references: OnTheRecord (Stabenow), THOMAS Register)
• H.R.724/S.591 (SEAM) – $5 billion in tax credits for alternative energy projects. (Mar 2011)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (11-S0591))

 
On Health Care:

• H.R.2990 – Voted NO on establishing tax-exempt Medical Savings Accounts. (Oct 1999)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.1052 – Voted YES on allowing patients to sue HMOs & collect punitive damages. (Jun 2001)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.1/H.R.1 – Voted YES on $40 billion per year for limited Medicare prescription drug benefit. (Jun 2003)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.2348 to S.1932 – Voted YES on increasing Medicaid rebate for producing generics. (Nov 2005)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• +
• S.22 – Voted NO on limiting medical liability lawsuits to $250,000. (May 2006)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• Health coverage needs to be a right, not a privilege. (Oct 2006)
  (source/reference: ThePoliticalGuide (video))
• S.3/H.R.4 – Voted YES on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Apr 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.3963 – Voted YES on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Nov 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.A.4034 to S.A.3899 to S.1200 – Voted NO on allowing tribal Indians to opt out of federal healthcare. (Feb 2008)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.4240 to S.CON.RES.70 – Voted NO on means-testing (like Part B) to determine Medicare Part D premium. (Mar 2008)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.6331 – Voted YES on overriding veto (to protect Seniors’ Private HC choices/options) on expansion of Medicare. (Jul 2008)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.2 – Voted YES on expanding the Children’s Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.486/H.R.1296 – Expand the National Health Service Corps. (Mar 2009)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (09-S486))
• H.R.1256/S.982 – Voted YES on regulating tobacco as a drug. (Jun 2009)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.3590 – Voted YES on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obama-care) (2010)
  (sources/references: ThePoliticalGuide, MI-GOP, THOMAS Register)
• H.C.R.34/S.C.R.21 – Voted NO on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (May 2011)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• Voted YES to table/block “Religious Conscience” Amendment to Obama-care (a/k/a: Contraception “false-choice”) (Mar 2012)
  (sources/references: Rhode Island Catholic Conference, BeforeItsNews)

 
On Immigration:

• x
• S.AMDT.3985 to S.2611 – Voted YES on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.3969 to S.2611 – Voted YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• Rated 25% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  (sources/references: USBC, Numbers USA, OnTheIssues (06n-USBC)OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• S.AMDT.1151 to S.1348 – Voted NO on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.4309 to S.CON.RES – Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared “sanctuary cities.” (Mar 2008)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.4222 to S.CON.RES.70 – Voted NO on terminating legal challenges to English-only job rules. (Mar 2008)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)

 
On Jobs:

• x
• Rated 85% by the AFL-CIO, indicating a pro-union voting record. (Dec 2003)
  (sources/references: Conservapedia (AFL-CIO), OnTheIssues (03n-AFLCIO), OnTheIssues)
• S.AMDT.44 to S.256 – Voted YES on raising the minimum wage to $7.25 (from $5.15, up 41%) rather than (21%) $6.25. (Mar 2005)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.2201/H.R.4755 – Allow an Air Traffic Controller’s Union. (Jan 2006)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues (06-S2201), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• H.R.2 – Voted YES on increasing minimum wage (41%) to $7.25. (Feb 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.800 – Voted YES on restricting employer interference in union organizing. (Jun 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.2544/H.R.4934 – Extend unemployment compensation during recession. (Jan 2008)
  Federal Government dictacting to States unemployment compensation policy in violation of States’ Rights.
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues (08-S2544), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• S.AMDT.4222 to S.CON.RES.70 – Voted NO on terminating legal challenges to English-only job rules. (Mar 2008)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• Voted YES on overriding presidential veto of Farm Bill. (Jun 2008)
  Veto Override on Food, Conservation, and Energy Act; Bill H.R.6124
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.6867 – Voted YES on extending unemployment benefits from 39 weeks to 59 weeks. (Nov 2008)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.1409/S.560 – Form unions by card-check instead of secret ballot. (Mar 2009)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues (09-HR1409), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• S.2041 (Keystone XL pipeline) – Opposed Keystone XL pipeline fast track (Jan 2012)
  (source/reference: THOMAS Register)

 
On the (SCOTUS) Supreme Court:

• x
• Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues (05-245), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues (Alito), OnTheIssues (05-245), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues (09-S262), OnTheIssues (Stabenow), Examiner, Yahoo, White House)

 
On Education:

• x
• H.R.2746 – Voted NO on allowing vouchers for private and parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.4380 – Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.CON.RES.83 – Voted YES on reducing Bush Tax cuts by $448 Billion and divert $250 Billion of those funds to Dept. Of Education. (Apr 2001)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.1 – Voted YES on Bailouts to Democrat School districts to hire 100,000 new Teachers. (May 2001)
  This vote also dissallowed parents with children at under-performing schools to use public funding for private tutors.
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating a (Teachers Union) pro-public education voting record. (Dec 2003)
  (sources/references: Conservapedia (NEA), OnTheIssues (NEA), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• S.AMDT.177 to S.CON.RES.18 – Vote YES on $11 Billion in Corporate tax increases to fund increased Pell Grants and Student loan forgiveness. (Mar 2005)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.2287 to H.R.3010 – Voted YES on $52M for “21st century community learning centers.” (Oct 2005)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.2275 to H.R.3010 – Voted YES on $5B for grants to local educational agencies. (Oct 2005)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.3043 – Voted YES on $10.2 Billion additional (above Budgeted) for federal education. (Oct 2007)
  Additional spending included HHS projects. (What role has HHS in Education?)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)

 
On the Right To Life:

• x
• H.R.1218 – Voted NO on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.3660 – Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• Endorsed Recommended by EMILY’s List of pro-abort women. (Apr 2001)
  (sources/references: Conservapedia (EMILY’s list), OnTheIssues (01-EL1), OnTheIssues (Stabenow), EMILY’s list: Stabenow, OpenSecrets)
• S.3 – Voted NO on banning partial birth abortions except for maternal life. (Mar 2003)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• Rated 100% by NARAL indicating a Pro-Abort record. (Dec 2003)
  (sources/references: Conservapedia (NARAL), OnTheIssues (NARAL03), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• S.1019/H.R.1997 – Voted NO on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime. (Mar 2004)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• Expand embryonic stem cell research. (Jun 2004)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (04-SEN8))
• S.403 – Voted NO on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• Rated 0% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-abort stance. (Dec 2006)
  (sources/references: Conservapedia (NRLC), OnTheIssues (06n-NRLC), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• S.21/H.R.819 – Ensure access to and funding for contraception (inluding Morning After Abortion pill). (Feb 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (07-HR819))
  HHS Regulation “contraception coverage requirement” and 1st Amendment issues (Feb 2012)
  (source/reference: BeforeItsNews)
• S.5/H.R.3 – Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Apr 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.3330 to H.R.3043 – Voted NO on barring HHS grants to organizations that perform abortions. (Oct 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.4233 to S.CON.RES.70 – Voted NO on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP. (Mar 2008)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.4335 to S.CON.RES.70 – Voted NO on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion. (Mar 2008)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.607 to H.R.1105 – Voted NO on restricting UN funding for population control policies. (Mar 2009)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• #2 in money’s received from EMILY’s list (2011-2012)
  (sources/references: Conservapedia (EMILY’s list), OpenSecrets)
• Additional information on Pro-Abortion stance
  (source/references: CatBirdsSeat)

 
On the Environment:

• H.R.4690 – Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  (sources/references: Conservapedia (Kyoto protocol), OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• x
• Supports tradable emissions (Carbon credits) permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (00-DLC10))
• S.517 – Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards and instituting new (tougher) automobile efficiency standard. (Mar 2002)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.2358 to S.1932 – Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
  (sources/references: ANWAR, OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.517 – Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
  (sources/references: ANWAR, OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.CON.RES.23 – Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
  (sources/references: ANWAR, OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.14 – Voted YES on subsidies/targets for 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.168 to S.CON.RES.18 – Voted YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.2358 to S.1932 – Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska’s ANWR. (Nov 2005)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• “Global Warming is real and I’m focused on solving it.” (Oct 2006)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (Debate vs. Bouchard))
• S.RES.30/H.CON.RES.104 – Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (07-SR30)
• S.AMDT.1094 to H.R.1495 – Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• ANWR Wilderness Act (S.2316) – Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness. (Nov 2007)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (07-S2316), THOMAS Register)
• S.CON.RES.70 – Voted YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India and China. (May 2008)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.6049 – Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
  (including: Production cr. for electricity from marine renewables, Carbon Mitigation Provisions, Carbon audit of the tax code, bonus depreciation for biomass ethanol, Credit for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles, Transportation benefit to bicycle commuters, and more)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.910 to S.CON.RES.13 – Voted NO on protecting taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• S.AMDT.735 to S.CON.RES.13 – Voted YES on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, THOMAS Register)
• H.R.724/S.591 (SEAM) – $5 billion in tax credits for alternative energy projects. (Mar 2011)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, OnTheIssues (11-S0591))
• AMDT.183 to S.49 – Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues, GovTrack)
• S.2041 (Keystone XL pipeline) – Opposed Keystone XL pipeline fast track (Jan 2012)
  (source/reference: THOMAS Register)

 
On Family:

• Hyde Park Declaration – Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
  Stabenow adopted the manifesto, “A New Agenda for the New Decade” to “Strengthen America’s Families.”
  Beneath the “covers,” so to speak, it is about “after-school programs” (Teacher Union pandering), “Make every workplace ‘family-friendly’” (more Regulations and burdens on business), and the like.
  (sources/references: OnTheIssues (Stabenow), OnTheIssues (00-DLC4))
• Rated 0% by the Christian Coalition (now F&FCo), indicating an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  (sources/references: Conservapedia (Christian Coalition), Faith & Freedom Coalition, OnTheIssues (CC), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• Rated 100% by the AU, indicating support of church-state separation. (Dec 2006)
  “Separation ‘FROM’ Church ‘TO’ State
  (sources/references: Conservapedia (AU), OnTheIssues (AU), OnTheIssues (Stabenow), BeforeItsNews)
• x
• Defense Of Marriage Act (DOMA) – Voted NO, yet LGBT groups speak out against her lack of courage to stand for its repeal. (2010)
  (sources/references: WikiAnswers, MichiganLiberal)

 
Association Ratings:

• Endorsed Recommended by EMILY’s list of pro-abort women. (Apr 2001)
  (sources/references: Conservapedia (EMILY’s list), OnTheIssues (01-EL1), OnTheIssues (Stabenow), EMILY’s list: Stabenow, OpenSecrets)
• Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating a (Teachers Union) pro-public education voting record. (Dec 2003)
  (sources/references: Conservapedia (NEA), OnTheIssues (NEA), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• x
• Rated 39% by the USCOC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  (sources/references: Conservapedia (USCOC), OnTheIssues (USCOC), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• Rated 85% by the AFL-CIO, indicating a pro-union voting record. (Dec 2003)
  (sources/references: Conservapedia (AFL-CIO), OnTheIssues (03n-AFLCIO), OnTheIssues)
• Rated 16% by NTU, indicating a “Big Spender” on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  (sources/references: NTU, OnTheIssues (03n-NTU), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• Rated 100% by NARAL indicating a pro-abort record. (Dec 2003)
  (sources/references: Conservapedia (NARAL), OnTheIssues (NARAL03), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• Rated 0% by the Christian Coalition (now F&FCo), indicating an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  (sources/references: Conservapedia (Christian Coalition), Faith & Freedom Coalition, OnTheIssues (CC), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• Rated 0% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-abort stance. (Dec 2006)
  (sources/references: Conservapedia (NRLC), OnTheIssues (06n-NRLC), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• Rated 25% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  (sources/references: USBC, Numbers USA, OnTheIssues (06n-USBC)OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• Rated 100% by the AU, indicating support of church-state separation. (Dec 2006)
  “Separation ‘FROM’ Church ‘TO’ State
  (sources/references: Conservapedia (AU), OnTheIssues (AU), OnTheIssues (Stabenow), BeforeItsNews)
• Rated 100% by (self-described “Progressive”) CAF, indicating a GREEN Energy (anti-Oil) agenda voting record. (Dec 2006)
  (sources/references: LeftTrackingLibrary (CAF), OnTheIssues (CAF), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action (Special Rights, not Constitutional “EQUAL” Rights) stance. (Dec 2006)
  (sources/references: Conservapedia (NAACP), OnTheIssues (NAACP), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• Rated 80% by the CTJ, indicating support of progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
  (sources/references: Wikipedia, OnTheIssues (06n-CTJ), OnTheIssues (Stabenow))
• Voted with Democratic Party 94.7% of 323 votes. (Sep 2007)
  (sources/references: Washington Post, “US Congress Votes Database,” OnTheIssues)
• Rated 18% Conservative rating by That’s My Congress, indicating a pro-Progressive agenda.
  (source/reference: That’s My Congress)
• Grade: F from the NTU, indicating a Progressive/High tax agenda (2001-2011)
  (sources/references: NTU (Stabenow), OnTheIssues (03n-NTU))
• #2 in money’s received from EMILY’s list (2011-2012)
  (sources/references: Conservapedia (EMILY’s list), OpenSecrets)