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John Linder

John Linder

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

John Linder Congressional Service

John Linder is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Georgia. JOHN served as a House Representative for the state of Georgia and served a total of 9 terms in congress.

John Linder participated in over 67 voting sessions, sponsored over 199 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1432 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

John Linder advocated for tax reform, including the FairTax proposal, which aimed to replace federal income taxes with a national sales tax.

Agriculture

Conservative

Linder supported subsidies and policies favorable to agriculture, emphasizing the importance of the industry to the national economy.

Immigration

Extremely conservative

Linder took a strong stance on securing borders and enforcing immigration laws, favoring policies that restricted illegal immigration.

Education

Conservative

He supported school choice initiatives, including vouchers and charter schools, to provide alternatives to traditional public education.

Energy

Conservative

Linder favored expanding domestic energy production, including oil drilling and fossil fuel development.

Climate change

Extremely conservative

He was skeptical of human-caused climate change and opposed regulatory measures that he believed would harm economic growth.

Healthcare

Conservative

Linder opposed expansive government involvement in healthcare, criticizing policies like the Affordable Care Act.

Housing

Conservative

He generally supported limited government intervention in the housing market, favoring free-market solutions.

Transportation

Conservative

Linder supported infrastructure investment but prioritized cost-effective and efficient spending.

Veterans affairs

Centrist

He advocated for enhancing veterans' benefits and services, focusing on improving healthcare and support systems for veterans.

Voting rights

Conservative

Linder supported measures to ensure election integrity, including voter ID laws, to prevent fraud.

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John Linder's Latest Votes

Congress 111 Vote 966 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
FailedDecember 11, 2009
Congress 111 Vote 965 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
FailedDecember 11, 2009
Congress 110 Vote 581 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
Agreed toSeptember 10, 2008
Congress 110 Vote 426 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
Agreed toJune 19, 2008
Congress 110 Vote 359 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
Agreed toMay 22, 2008

Latest Bills

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
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 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
Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026
Bill HR 8195April 18, 2026
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5063) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special rule for members of the uniformed services in determining the exclusion of gain from the sale of a principal residence and to restore the tax exempt status of death gratuity payments to members of the uniformed services.
Bill HRES 609January 15, 2023
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3448) to improve the ability of the United States to prevent, prepare for, and respond to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies.
Bill HRES 427January 16, 2023
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 133) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 674October 3, 2024
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 128) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 669October 3, 2024
Providing for consideration of certain joint resolutions making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 662October 3, 2024
Housing Bond and Credit Modernization and Fairness Act of 2001
Bill HR 951January 17, 2023
Death Tax Elimination Act of 2001
Bill HR 8January 17, 2023
Economic Security and Worker Assistance Act of 2002
Bill HR 622January 16, 2023
Marriage Penalty and Family Tax Relief Act of 2001
Bill HR 6January 17, 2023
Syria Accountability Act of 2002
Bill HR 4483January 16, 2023