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Herman E. Talmadge
Herman E. Talmadge Congressional Service
Herman E. Talmadge is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Georgia. HERMAN served as a Senator for the state of Georgia and served a total of 12 terms in congress.
Herman E. Talmadge participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 193 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 316 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeHerman Talmadge supported economic policies that were generally aimed at enhancing agricultural and industrial development in Georgia. His approach often included advocating for state-level economic initiatives and infrastructure improvements.
Agriculture
ConservativeAs a former governor of Georgia, Herman Talmadge was a proponent of agricultural programs and policies that benefited Southern farmers, including subsidies and support for rural development.
Immigration
ConservativeHerman Talmadge's stance on immigration was characterized by a focus on maintaining strict immigration controls and enforcing existing laws, consistent with a broader conservative viewpoint of his time.
Education
ConservativeTalmadge supported education policies that aimed at improving state-level education systems, though his tenure was marked by resistance to federally mandated desegregation efforts.
Energy
ConservativeHerman Talmadge favored energy policies that supported traditional energy sources prevalent in the South, including oil and coal, reflecting the economic interests of his constituency.
Climate change
ConservativeDuring Talmadge's tenure, climate change was not a prominent political issue, and there is little record of his direct stance on environmental reform except for support of traditional energy industries.
Healthcare
ConservativeTalmadge's healthcare stance included limited federal involvement and supported state-managed healthcare solutions and incremental reforms rather than sweeping changes.
Housing
ConservativeHerman Talmadge typically favored policies that prioritized private housing markets and state-led initiatives over federal housing programs.
Transportation
ConservativeTalmadge supported transportation infrastructure development, particularly focusing on improving roads and highways to facilitate economic growth in Georgia.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeTalmadge advocated for the provision of benefits and support to veterans, consistent with the general bipartisan support for veterans thus reflecting the standard conservative support for military and veterans.
Voting rights
Extremely conservativeTalmadge was known for his opposition to federal civil rights and voting rights legislation during his tenure, favoring state control over electoral laws.