J. Bennett Johnston

J. Bennett Johnston

3/27/2025, 12:52 PM

J. Bennett Johnston Congressional Service

J. Bennett Johnston is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Louisiana. JOHN served as a Senator for the state of Louisiana and served a total of 13 terms in congress.J. Bennett Johnston participated in over 5 voting sessions, sponsored over 756 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2310 individual bills.

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Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative
John Johnston supports tax cuts for businesses and deregulation to stimulate economic growth. He advocates for reducing government spending and lowering the national debt.

Agriculture

Conservative
John Johnston prioritizes policies that support large-scale farming and agribusiness. He advocates for reduced regulations on agricultural operations and increased access to international markets.

Immigration

Extremely conservative
John Johnston supports strict immigration policies, including enhanced border security and limited pathways to citizenship. He opposes sanctuary cities and advocates for merit-based immigration.

Education

Conservative
John Johnston favors school choice initiatives, including vouchers and charter schools. He supports reducing federal involvement in education, emphasizing local and state control.

Energy

Conservative
John Johnston advocates for expanding fossil fuel production, including oil and natural gas, to achieve energy independence. He supports reducing regulations on the energy sector.

Climate change

Extremely conservative
John Johnston is skeptical of climate change regulations, emphasizing economic impacts over environmental concerns. He supports voluntary industry measures over federal mandates.

Healthcare

Conservative
John Johnston supports repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act with market-based solutions. He advocates for increased competition among insurers and health savings accounts.

Housing

Conservative
John Johnston supports eliminating federal regulations that he views as obstructing housing development. He advocates for local solutions to address housing shortages.

Transportation

Conservative
John Johnston supports increased investment in infrastructure through public-private partnerships. He advocates for reducing federal oversight in transportation planning.

Veterans affairs

Centrist
John Johnston advocates for reforms to improve the efficiency and accountability of the Department of Veterans Affairs. He supports increased funding for veterans' services and healthcare.

Voting rights

Extremely conservative
John Johnston supports measures such as voter ID laws to enhance election security. He is cautious about expanding voting methods, emphasizing the integrity of the election process.
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J. Bennett Johnston's Latest Votes

Congress 103 Vote 283 - To certify continued progress on Russian troop withdrawal from Latvia and Estonia.
Amendment Agreed to (97-1)September 23, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 279 - To reduce the amount appropriated for fiscal year 1994 for community development grants of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Amendment Rejected (48-51)September 22, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 277 - To reduce funding for the National Service Initiative to authorized levels.
Motion to Table Failed (45-55)September 22, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 273 - To reduce the appropriation for Selective Service System salaries and expenses.
Motion to Table Agreed to (58-41)September 21, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 272 - To reduce the appropriation for the implementation of the space station program by $1,446,000,000 for the purposes of reducing the deficit in the Federal budget.
Motion to Table Agreed to (59-40)September 21, 1993

Latest Bills

Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025
Bill HR 2724April 17, 2025
VA Home Loan GRACE Act of 2025
Bill HR 2723April 17, 2025
Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025
Bill HR 2725April 17, 2025
GREATER Act
Bill HR 2728April 17, 2025
Pecos Watershed Protection Act
Bill HR 2727April 17, 2025
Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act
Bill HR 2734April 17, 2025
Department of Homeland Security Climate Change Research Act
Bill HR 2674April 17, 2025
Florida Coastal Protection Act
Bill HR 2673April 17, 2025
Military Moms Act
Bill HR 2730April 17, 2025
Invest to Protect Act of 2025
Bill HR 2711April 17, 2025