Dirk Kempthorne

Dirk Kempthorne

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Dirk Kempthorne Congressional Service

Dirk Kempthorne is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Idaho. DIRK served as a Senator for the state of Idaho and served a total of 3 terms in congress.Dirk Kempthorne participated in over 5 voting sessions, sponsored over 112 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 565 individual bills.

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Economy

Conservative
Dirk Kempthorne has supported policies favoring tax cuts and deregulation, aimed at stimulating economic growth. He has historically prioritized business interests and fiscal conservatism.

Agriculture

Conservative
Kempthorne has advocated for agricultural policies that support farmers through subsidies and deregulation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a strong agricultural economy.

Immigration

Conservative
Kempthorne has favored strict immigration controls, supporting measures that enhance border security and enforce immigration laws more stringently.

Education

Conservative
Kempthorne has supported increased local control over education and has backed measures favoring school choice, including charter schools and vouchers.

Energy

Conservative
Kempthorne has been a proponent of expanding domestic energy production, including oil and gas exploration, while also supporting some investment in alternative energy sources.

Climate change

Conservative
Kempthorne has shown skepticism towards strict environmental regulations and has prioritized economic considerations in discussions about climate policies.

Healthcare

Conservative
Kempthorne has opposed large-scale government intervention in healthcare and has advocated for market-based solutions and increased competition to lower costs.

Housing

Conservative
Kempthorne has supported initiatives aimed at reducing regulation on housing development to increase supply and affordability.

Transportation

Conservative
Kempthorne has focused on improving infrastructure through public-private partnerships and increasing investment in highway and road projects.

Veterans affairs

Conservative
Kempthorne has advocated for improving veterans' access to healthcare and benefits, emphasizing efficient administrative processes and support programs.

Voting rights

Conservative
Kempthorne has supported measures aimed at ensuring the integrity of elections, which may include voter ID laws and other voting regulations.
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Dirk Kempthorne's Latest Votes

Congress 103 Vote 283 - To certify continued progress on Russian troop withdrawal from Latvia and Estonia.
Amendment Agreed to (97-1)September 23, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 279 - To reduce the amount appropriated for fiscal year 1994 for community development grants of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Amendment Rejected (48-51)September 22, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 277 - To reduce funding for the National Service Initiative to authorized levels.
Motion to Table Failed (45-55)September 22, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 273 - To reduce the appropriation for Selective Service System salaries and expenses.
Motion to Table Agreed to (58-41)September 21, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 272 - To reduce the appropriation for the implementation of the space station program by $1,446,000,000 for the purposes of reducing the deficit in the Federal budget.
Motion to Table Agreed to (59-40)September 21, 1993

Latest Bills

Stop Raising Prices on Food Act
Bill HR 2842April 26, 2025
Protecting Medical Research Funding Act
Bill HR 2855April 26, 2025
Youth Sports Facilities Act of 2025
Bill HR 2850April 26, 2025
Housing Supply Frameworks Act
Bill HR 2840April 26, 2025
Reconciliation in Place Names Act
Bill HR 2843April 26, 2025
Great Lakes and National Weather Service Funding Protection Act
Bill HR 2856April 26, 2025
Expanded Student Saver’s Tax Credit Act
Bill HR 2852April 26, 2025
Drain the Swamp Act
Bill HR 2857April 26, 2025
Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2025
Bill HR 2848April 26, 2025
Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act
Bill HR 2844April 26, 2025
A bill to make retroactive the entitlement of certain Medal of Honor recipients to the special pension provided for persons entered and recorded on the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard Medal of Honor Roll.
Bill S 730October 3, 2024