Fred Thompson

Fred Thompson

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Fred Thompson Congressional Service

Fred Thompson is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Tennessee. FRED served as a Senator for the state of Tennessee and served a total of 5 terms in congress.Fred Thompson participated in over 19 voting sessions, sponsored over 167 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 353 individual bills.

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Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative
Fred Thompson generally advocated for reduced government regulation and lower taxes, promoting free-market principles to stimulate economic growth. He supported tax cuts and emphasizing reducing the federal deficit.

Agriculture

Conservative
Fred Thompson's stance on agriculture reflected support for reducing government intervention and promoting market-based solutions, though specific details on agricultural policies were less emphasized in his platform.

Immigration

Conservative
Fred Thompson supported stricter immigration controls, including securing the borders and enhancing enforcement measures. He prioritized addressing illegal immigration through legislative and enforcement actions.

Education

Conservative
Fred Thompson advocated for education reform, emphasizing parental choice, including support for school vouchers and charter schools. He believed in local control over education rather than federal oversight.

Energy

Conservative
Fred Thompson supported expanding domestic energy production, including oil, coal, and natural gas, to reduce dependency on foreign energy. He favored deregulation to facilitate energy development.

Climate change

Conservative
Fred Thompson was skeptical of some climate change initiatives and emphasized the need for careful analysis of proposed regulations that could negatively impact the economy. He supported balanced environmental policies.

Healthcare

Conservative
Fred Thompson was critical of expansive federal involvement in healthcare. He supported market-based solutions, such as Health Savings Accounts, to increase individual choice and reduce costs.

Housing

Conservative
Fred Thompson did not focus extensively on housing policy, but his general approach was likely to favor market-based solutions over significant federal involvement, aligning with conservative principles.

Transportation

Conservative
Fred Thompson's position on transportation emphasized infrastructure improvements without increasing taxes, frequently advocating for privatization and efficiency in government spending.

Veterans affairs

Conservative
Fred Thompson supported strong veterans' benefits and improving the efficiency of the Veterans Affairs system to ensure better care for veterans, highlighting the importance of fulfilling commitments to service members.

Voting rights

Conservative
Fred Thompson favored measures to safeguard the integrity of elections, including requirements for proper identification, to prevent voter fraud while ensuring fair electoral processes.
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Fred Thompson's Latest Votes

Congress 107 Vote 8 - To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal medical assistance percentage for the medicaid program for fiscal year 2002.
Motion Rejected (54-41, 3/5 majority required)January 29, 2002
Congress 107 Vote 64 - To establish a residual ballot performance benchmark.
Amendment Rejected (48-52)April 11, 2002
Congress 107 Vote 36 - To amend the short title to read ?Martin Luther King, Jr. Equal Protection of Voting Rights Act of 2001".
Amendment Agreed to (97-0)February 26, 2002
Congress 107 Vote 34 - To clarify the ability of election officials to remove registrants from official list of voters on grounds of change of residence.
Amendment Rejected (40-55)February 14, 2002
Congress 107 Vote 190 - To provide temporary State fiscal relief.
Motion Agreed to (75-24, 3/5 majority required)July 25, 2002

Latest Bills

Save Our Sequoias Act
Bill HR 2709April 16, 2025
Advancing GETs Act of 2025
Bill HR 2703April 16, 2025
No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act
Bill HR 2692April 16, 2025
CBO Scoring Accountability Act
Bill HR 2666April 16, 2025
Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2025
Bill HR 2675April 16, 2025
Trade Review Act of 2025
Bill HR 2665April 16, 2025
Flexible Savings Arrangements for a Healthy Robust America Act
Bill HR 2667April 16, 2025
Ellie’s Law
Bill HR 2678April 16, 2025
FIRM Act
Bill HR 2702April 16, 2025
Cool Roof Rebate Act of 2025
Bill HR 2679April 16, 2025
A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for executive agencies to conduct annual recovery audits and recovery activities, and for other purposes.
Bill S 3030October 3, 2024
Reports Consolidation Act of 2000
Bill S 2712October 3, 2024
Government Information Security Act
Bill S 1993October 3, 2024
Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act Amendments of 1999
Bill S 1877October 3, 2024
A bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) to provide that certain designated Federal entities shall be establishments under such Act, and for other purposes.
Bill S 1707October 3, 2024
A resolution designating the week beginning May 13, 2001, as "National Biotechnology Week".
Bill SRES 75January 16, 2023
A resolution expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Bill SRES 292January 16, 2023
A resolution expressing solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism.
Bill SRES 247January 16, 2023
A resolution designating March 25, 2002, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy".
Bill SRES 214January 16, 2023
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Mike Mansfield, formerly a Senator from the State of Montana.
Bill SRES 169July 12, 2018