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Norm Coleman
Norm Coleman Congressional Service
Norm Coleman is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Minnesota. Norm served as a Senator for the state of Minnesota and served a total of 3 terms in congress.
Norm Coleman participated in over 19 voting sessions, sponsored over 338 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1222 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeNorm Coleman generally supported pro-business policies, tax cuts, and free-market principles, advocating for reducing government regulation to stimulate economic growth.
Agriculture
ConservativeColeman backed policies that provided subsidies and support to farmers, emphasizing the importance of agriculture to Minnesota's economy and supporting biofuel development.
Immigration
CentristHe supported comprehensive immigration reform that included stronger border security, guest worker programs, and a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants under certain conditions.
Education
ConservativeColeman generally favored policies that promoted school choice and accountability, and supported reforms aimed at improving education quality while maintaining local control.
Energy
ConservativeHe advocated for a diverse energy portfolio, including increased domestic oil production, clean coal technology, and investment in renewable energy sources.
Climate change
CentristNorm Coleman acknowledged climate change and supported market-based solutions to reduce emissions, though he prioritized economic considerations in environmental policy.
Healthcare
ConservativeColeman favored healthcare reforms that focused on increasing access through private market solutions and opposed government-run healthcare systems.
Housing
ConservativeHe supported policies that encouraged homeownership and provided assistance for affordable housing through public-private partnerships.
Transportation
ConservativeColeman advocated for investment in infrastructure to improve transportation networks, emphasizing the role of federal-state partnerships.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeHe supported increasing funding for veterans' healthcare and benefits, aiming to address the needs of returning service members and their families.
Voting rights
ConservativeColeman supported measures to ensure the integrity of elections, advocating for voter ID laws and efforts to prevent voter fraud.