Lincoln Chafee

Lincoln Chafee

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Lincoln Chafee Congressional Service

Lincoln Chafee is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Rhode Island. LINCOLN served as a Senator for the state of Rhode Island and served a total of 4 terms in congress.Lincoln Chafee participated in over 32 voting sessions, sponsored over 66 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 883 individual bills.

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Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Centrist
Lincoln Chafee has supported moderate economic policies, including fiscal responsibility and investment in infrastructure. As a former senator and governor, he has often advocated for balanced budgets and prudent spending.

Agriculture

Centrist
Chafee's policies on agriculture have emphasized sustainability and support for local farmers. He has supported measures that encourage environmentally friendly farming practices.

Immigration

Liberal
Chafee has generally favored comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. He supports policies that balance border security with humane treatment of immigrants.

Education

Liberal
Lincoln Chafee has supported increased funding for public education and reforms aimed at improving educational quality. He favors practical measures to enhance teacher support and student outcomes.

Energy

Liberal
Chafee has advocated for a transition to renewable energy sources, emphasizing the importance of reducing dependence on fossil fuels. He supports investment in renewable energy technologies.

Climate change

Liberal
Lincoln Chafee has consistently acknowledged the significance of climate change and supported aggressive measures to combat it, including adherence to international agreements and emission reductions.

Healthcare

Liberal
Chafee has supported the expansion of healthcare coverage and improvements to the Affordable Care Act. He has stressed the need for accessible healthcare for all citizens.

Housing

Liberal
Chafee has shown support for affordable housing initiatives and policies that address homelessness. He believes in increasing the availability of affordable housing through various government programs.

Transportation

Centrist
Chafee has backed investment in public transportation infrastructure, arguing for modernization and expansion of transit systems to improve efficiency and environmental impact.

Veterans affairs

Centrist
Lincoln Chafee has advocated for comprehensive support for veterans, including healthcare, education benefits, and job assistance. He supports policies ensuring veterans receive the benefits they have earned.

Voting rights

Liberal
Chafee has been a proponent of measures to ensure voting accessibility and integrity. He supports policies that protect voting rights and expand voter participation.
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Lincoln Chafee'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

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.
Bill HJRES 92April 16, 2025
A bill to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to establish the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and to modify the boundary of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument.
Bill S 1497April 16, 2025
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act
Bill HR 2661April 16, 2025
10th Amendment Restoration Act of 2025
Bill HR 2677April 16, 2025
Expanding Access to School Meals Act of 2025
Bill HR 2680April 16, 2025
Community First Act
Bill HR 2669April 16, 2025
Save Our Sequoias Act
Bill HR 2709April 16, 2025
Advancing GETs Act of 2025
Bill HR 2703April 16, 2025
No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act
Bill HR 2692April 16, 2025
CBO Scoring Accountability Act
Bill HR 2666April 16, 2025
Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act of 2001
Bill S 830January 16, 2023
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the release of twenty-four United States military personnel currently being detained by the People's Republic of China.
Bill SRES 66January 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
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Mike Mansfield, formerly a Senator from the State of Montana.
Bill SRES 169July 12, 2018
A resolution designating the week of October 21, 2001, through October 27, 2001, and the week of October 20, 2002, through October 26, 2002, as "National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week".
Bill SRES 166January 16, 2023