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James M. Jeffords

James M. Jeffords

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

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

Centrist

James Jeffords supported moderate economic policies, often favoring policies that balanced fiscal responsibility with social spending.

Agriculture

Centrist

Jeffords was known to support policies beneficial to Vermont agriculture, including subsidies and protections for small farmers.

Immigration

Centrist

Jeffords generally supported immigration reforms that balanced security with pathways to citizenship.

Education

Liberal

James Jeffords was an advocate for public education, supporting increased federal funding and accountability reforms.

Energy

Liberal

Jeffords supported investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency, often opposing heavy reliance on fossil fuels.

Climate change

Liberal

Jeffords was proactive in addressing climate change, supporting measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Healthcare

Liberal

James Jeffords favored expanding access to healthcare, including support for reforms to improve coverage and affordability.

Housing

Liberal

Jeffords supported efforts to increase affordable housing, often backing policies to assist low-income families.

Transportation

Centrist

Jeffords was supportive of infrastructure improvements, advocating for federal investment in transportation systems.

Veterans affairs

Liberal

James Jeffords supported expanding benefits and services for veterans, focusing on healthcare and educational opportunities.

Voting rights

Liberal

Jeffords supported measures to protect and expand voting rights, emphasizing the importance of accessibility and fairness.

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James M. Jeffords's Latest Votes

Congress 109 Vote 77 - To establish the Senate Office of Public Integrity.
Amendment Rejected (30-67)March 28, 2006
Congress 109 Vote 302 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide the authority for negotiating fair prices for medicare prescription drugs.
Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)November 3, 2005
Congress 109 Vote 293 - To move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur.
Amendment Rejected (30-69)November 3, 2005
Congress 108 Vote 45 - To improve the availability of contraceptives for women.
Motion Rejected (49-47, 3/5 majority required)March 11, 2003
Congress 108 Vote 417 - To enact the Firefighters Medical Monitoring Act.
Amendment Agreed to (94-3)January 8, 2010

Latest Bills

To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8322April 19, 2026
Space Exploration Research Act
Bill S 2351April 18, 2026
RED Tape Act
Bill HR 6398April 18, 2026
FENCES Act
Bill HR 6409April 18, 2026
A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.
Bill S 4344April 18, 2026
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Member of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses relating to sexual abuse shall not be eligible for retirement benefits based on that individual's Member service, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4343April 18, 2026
SAFER Transport Act
Bill HR 8267April 18, 2026
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Bill HR 4219April 18, 2026
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Bill HR 6251April 18, 2026
Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
Bill HR 7288April 18, 2026
Vermont Wilderness Act of 1984
Bill HR 4198July 3, 2024
Health Plan Purchasing Alliance Act of 2002
Bill S 2035January 16, 2023
Highway Funding Restoration Act
Bill S 1917January 16, 2023
Medicare Physician Payment Fairness Act of 2001
Bill S 1707January 16, 2023
COBRA Plus Act of 2001
Bill S 1502January 16, 2023
A resolution to designate the week begining june 3, 2001, as "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week".
Bill SRES 92January 16, 2023
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need to preserve six day mail delivery.
Bill SRES 71January 16, 2023
A resolution congratulating the National Farmers Union for 100 years of service to family farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.
Bill SRES 324January 16, 2023
A resolution to amend rule XLII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit employment discrimination in the Senate based on sexual orientation.
Bill SRES 294January 16, 2023
A resolution expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Bill SRES 292January 16, 2023