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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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Latest Bills

Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025
Bill S 610December 12, 2025
Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Amendments Act of 2025
Bill S 622December 12, 2025
Tribal Forest Protection Act Amendments Act of 2025
Bill S 719December 12, 2025
Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025
Bill S 723December 12, 2025
Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act
Bill HR 165December 12, 2025
Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
Bill HR 504December 12, 2025
PERMIT Act
Bill HR 3898December 12, 2025
Increasing Investor Opportunities Act
Bill HR 3383December 12, 2025
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2550) to nullify the Executive Order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 432December 12, 2025
CLEAR Act
Bill HR 4218December 12, 2025
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