David Vitter

David Vitter

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

David Vitter Congressional Service

David Vitter is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Louisiana. David served as a Senator for the state of Louisiana and served a total of 9 terms in congress.David Vitter participated in over 155 voting sessions, sponsored over 1170 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2461 individual bills.

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Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative
David Vitter has consistently supported tax cuts and deregulation as means to stimulate economic growth. He advocates for reducing government spending and opposes measures that he perceives as increasing the national debt.

Agriculture

Conservative
Vitter has supported agriculture subsidies and policies that benefit farmers, particularly in his home state of Louisiana. He has also backed measures to promote agricultural exports and protect domestic agricultural interests.

Immigration

Extremely conservative
David Vitter has taken a strong stance against illegal immigration, advocating for stricter border security and enforcement of existing immigration laws. He has opposed pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

Education

Conservative
Vitter has favored school choice initiatives, including support for charter schools and voucher programs. He has also endorsed local control of education policies and reduced federal oversight.

Energy

Conservative
Vitter has been a strong proponent of expanding domestic energy production, including oil and gas drilling. He supports reducing regulations on the energy industry to increase energy independence.

Climate change

Extremely conservative
David Vitter has expressed skepticism about the extent of human impact on climate change and has opposed regulatory measures aimed at reducing carbon emissions that he believes negatively impact economic growth.

Healthcare

Conservative
Vitter has opposed the Affordable Care Act and has called for its repeal, expressing a preference for a market-based approach to healthcare reform. He supports consumer-driven healthcare options.

Housing

Conservative
Vitter has advocated for policies that increase private sector involvement in the housing market and reduce federal government's role. He supports reforms to streamline housing regulations.

Transportation

Conservative
Vitter has prioritized infrastructure development and maintenance, supporting measures to fund transportation projects. However, he has emphasized the need for fiscal responsibility in such spending.

Veterans affairs

Conservative
Vitter has been supportive of various initiatives benefiting veterans, including efforts to improve healthcare services and ensure timely delivery of benefits to veterans.

Voting rights

Conservative
David Vitter has generally supported measures that increase voting integrity, such as voter ID laws. He has expressed concerns about voter fraud and advocated for stricter voting regulations.
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David Vitter Latest Financials

David Vitter 2006 Campaign Financials

During the 2006 election cycle, David Vitter's raised over $50,437.01 in total contributions. The campaign spent over $50,818.46 during the 2006 election. David's campaign spent $2,182.00 in operating expenses. David Vitter reported $0.00 remaining in their fund after the election for future use.
Contributions$50,437.01
Contributions by Individuals$10,937.01
Contributions by Political Parties$39,500.00
Disbursements$50,818.46
Refunded Contributions$0.00
Remaining Cash on Hand$0.00

Super PAC Contributions to David Vitter's 2006 Election

Supporting and Opposing David Vitter's 2006 Election

AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION in opposition to$2,067.00
The AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Political Action Committee spent $2,067.00 in opposition to David Vitter's 2004 election run.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS in support of$7,247.00
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Political Action Committee spent $7,247.00 in support of David Vitter's 2002 election run.
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS SAVE AMERICA'S FREE ENTERPRISE TRUST in support of$470.00
The NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS SAVE AMERICA'S FREE ENTERPRISE TRUST Political Action Committee spent $470.00 in support of David Vitter's 2002 election run.
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS SAVE AMERICA'S FREE ENTERPRISE TRUST in support of$445.00
The NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS SAVE AMERICA'S FREE ENTERPRISE TRUST Political Action Committee spent $445.00 in support of David Vitter's 2000 election run.
CLUB FOR GROWTH INC PAC in support of$1,489.97
The CLUB FOR GROWTH INC PAC Political Action Committee spent $1,489.97 in support of David Vitter's 2004 election run.
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE in support of$282,296.00
The AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $282,296.00 in support of David Vitter's 2004 election run.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND INC in opposition to$2.00
The PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND INC Political Action Committee spent $2.00 in opposition to David Vitter's 2002 election run.
NICK GIAMBELLUCA CAMPAIGN FUND in opposition to$4,792.00
The NICK GIAMBELLUCA CAMPAIGN FUND Political Action Committee spent $4,792.00 in opposition to David Vitter's 2000 election run.
AMERICAN RIGHT TO LIFE in opposition to$4,500.00
The AMERICAN RIGHT TO LIFE Political Action Committee spent $4,500.00 in opposition to David Vitter's 2000 election run.
EAGLE FORUM PAC in opposition to$4,500.00
The EAGLE FORUM PAC Political Action Committee spent $4,500.00 in opposition to David Vitter's 2000 election run.
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COALITION FOR LIFE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (RNC/LIFE PAC) in opposition to$3,000.00
The REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COALITION FOR LIFE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (RNC/LIFE PAC) Political Action Committee spent $3,000.00 in opposition to David Vitter's 2000 election run.

David Vitter's Latest Votes

Congress 114 Vote 9 - To modify the funding provided for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy.
Amendment Agreed to (55-37)January 28, 2016
Congress 114 Vote 8 - To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a review and submit a report on energy production in the United States and the effects of crude oil exports.
Amendment Agreed to (62-29)January 28, 2016
Congress 114 Vote 75 - Zika response and preparedness.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (68-29, 3/5 majority required)May 17, 2016
Congress 114 Vote 53 - To provide for the establishment of free market enterprise zones in order to help facilitate the creation of new jobs, entrepreneurial opportunities, enhanced and renewed educational opprotunities, and increased community involvement in bankrupt or economically distressed areas.
Motion Rejected (33-64, 3/5 majority required)April 19, 2016
Congress 114 Vote 43 - To require the Federal Aviation Administration to establish minimum standards for space for passengers on passenger aircraft.
Amendment Rejected (42-54)April 7, 2016

David Vitter's Latest Votes

Congress 108 Vote 67 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
FailedMarch 18, 2004
Congress 108 Vote 66 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
FailedMarch 18, 2004
Congress 108 Vote 52 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
FailedMarch 10, 2004
Congress 108 Vote 315 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
FailedJune 24, 2004
Congress 108 Vote 298 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
Agreed toJune 23, 2004

Latest Bills

Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the conflicts of interest of Elon Musk and related information.
Bill HRES 186April 16, 2025
Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to the termination, removal, placement on administrative leave, moved to another department of Federal employees and Inspectors General of agencies.
Bill HRES 187April 16, 2025
Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Thirtieth Congressional District of Texas.
Bill HRES 311April 16, 2025
Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Florida.
Bill HRES 308April 16, 2025
Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
Bill S 216April 16, 2025
Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Florida.
Bill HRES 312April 16, 2025
Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Twenty-eighth Congressional District of Texas.
Bill HRES 309April 16, 2025
American Cargo for American Ships Act
Bill HR 2035April 16, 2025
To prohibit the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge.
Bill HR 839April 16, 2025
Secure Our Ports Act of 2025
Bill HR 252April 16, 2025
Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2015
Bill S 86January 11, 2023
Policyholder Protection Act of 2015
Bill S 798January 11, 2023
Kisatchie National Forest Land Conveyance Act
Bill S 61January 11, 2023
A bill to reject the final 5-year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for fiscal years 2012 through 2017 of the Administration and replace the plan with a 5-year plan that is more in line with the energy and economic needs of the United States.
Bill S 59January 11, 2023
Small Business Cyber Security Improvements Act of 2016
Bill S 3024January 11, 2023
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
Bill SJRES 24January 11, 2023
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Bill S 860January 11, 2023
Advancing Research for Neurological Diseases Act of 2016
Bill S 849January 11, 2023
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Bill S 697January 11, 2023
Pilot's Bill of Rights 2
Bill S 571January 11, 2023