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Laphonza R. Butler

Laphonza R. Butler

1/3/2025, 6:12 PM

Laphonza R. Butler Congressional Service

Laphonza R. Butler is a retired United States Congresswomen for the state of California. Laphonza served as a Senator for the state of California and served a total of 1 term in congress.

Laphonza R. Butler participated in over 409 voting sessions, sponsored over 33 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 333 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Laphonza Butler supports policies aimed at addressing income inequality, advocating for higher minimum wages and worker protections.

Agriculture

Liberal

She supports sustainable farming practices and policies that aid small and family-owned farms.

Immigration

Liberal

Butler advocates for comprehensive immigration reform, supporting pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

Education

Liberal

She emphasizes increased funding for public education and supports measures to make college more affordable.

Energy

Liberal

Butler supports the transition to renewable energy sources and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Climate change

Extremely liberal

She advocates for strong policies to combat climate change, including reducing carbon emissions and investing in green technology.

Healthcare

Liberal

Butler supports expanding healthcare access and supports measures such as a public option or Medicare expansion.

Housing

Liberal

She supports affordable housing initiatives and policies to reduce homelessness.

Transportation

Liberal

Butler advocates for investment in public transportation infrastructure and sustainable transit solutions.

Veterans affairs

Liberal

She supports increasing funding for veteran services and improving access to healthcare and job training for veterans.

Voting rights

Extremely liberal

Butler supports measures to protect and expand voting rights, opposing restrictive voting laws.

Contact Laphonza R. Butler

Phone Number

(202) 224-3841

State

DC

City

Washington

Address

112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Zip Code

20510

Comments

Laphonza R. Butler's Latest Votes

Congress 118 Vote 99 - Jose Javier Rodriguez, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor
Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-49)March 21, 2024
Congress 118 Vote 98 - Eumi K. Lee, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California
Nomination Confirmed (50-49)March 20, 2024
Congress 118 Vote 97 - Eumi K. Lee, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California
Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-49)March 20, 2024
Congress 118 Vote 96 - Edward Sunyol Kiel, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey
Nomination Confirmed (50-49)March 20, 2024
Congress 118 Vote 95 - Edward Sunyol Kiel, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey
Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-48)March 20, 2024

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
A resolution expressing support for the Senate to work alongside the Congressional Black Caucus to build the Black Wealth Agenda and outline the legislative priorities to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda.
Bill SRES 598March 26, 2024
A resolution supporting the observation of "National Girls & Women in Sports Day" on February 7, 2024, to raise awareness of and celebrate the achievements of girls and women in sports.
Bill SRES 542March 7, 2024
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Bill SRES 448December 15, 2023
A resolution congratulating the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the 2024 Major League Baseball World Series.
Bill SRES 916December 20, 2024
A resolution relating to the death of Timothy Peter Johnson, former Senator for the State of South Dakota.
Bill SRES 902December 4, 2024
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
Bill SRES 897December 13, 2024
A resolution honoring the life of James Ralph Sasser, former Senator for the State of Tennessee.
Bill SRES 888September 27, 2024
A resolution expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Bill SRES 857October 2, 2024