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James M. Jeffords
James M. Jeffords Congressional Service
James M. Jeffords is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Vermont. JAMES served as a Senator for the state of Vermont and served a total of 13 terms in congress.
James M. Jeffords participated in over 37 voting sessions, sponsored over 912 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 5658 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
CentristJames Jeffords supported moderate economic policies, often favoring policies that balanced fiscal responsibility with social spending.
Agriculture
CentristJeffords was known to support policies beneficial to Vermont agriculture, including subsidies and protections for small farmers.
Immigration
CentristJeffords generally supported immigration reforms that balanced security with pathways to citizenship.
Education
LiberalJames Jeffords was an advocate for public education, supporting increased federal funding and accountability reforms.
Energy
LiberalJeffords supported investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency, often opposing heavy reliance on fossil fuels.
Climate change
LiberalJeffords was proactive in addressing climate change, supporting measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Healthcare
LiberalJames Jeffords favored expanding access to healthcare, including support for reforms to improve coverage and affordability.
Housing
LiberalJeffords supported efforts to increase affordable housing, often backing policies to assist low-income families.
Transportation
CentristJeffords was supportive of infrastructure improvements, advocating for federal investment in transportation systems.
Veterans affairs
LiberalJames Jeffords supported expanding benefits and services for veterans, focusing on healthcare and educational opportunities.
Voting rights
LiberalJeffords supported measures to protect and expand voting rights, emphasizing the importance of accessibility and fairness.