Roland Burris

Roland Burris

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Roland Burris Congressional Service

Roland Burris is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Illinois. Roland served as a Senator for the state of Illinois and served a total of 1 term in congress.Roland Burris participated in over 12 voting sessions, sponsored over 60 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 357 individual bills.

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Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal
Roland Burris generally supported policies aimed at economic stimulus and job creation, advocating for measures that assist in economic growth and recovery.

Agriculture

Liberal
Burris endorsed the support of agricultural development and subsidies for farmers, particularly focusing on measures that benefit small and medium-sized farms.

Immigration

Liberal
He supported comprehensive immigration reform, emphasizing pathways to citizenship and humane treatment of immigrants.

Education

Liberal
Burris advocated for increased funding for public education and supported policies aimed at improving access to higher education.

Energy

Liberal
He supported the expansion of renewable energy resources and advocated for measures to reduce dependency on fossil fuels.

Climate change

Liberal
Burris recognized climate change as a significant issue and supported legislation aimed at reducing carbon emissions and environmental protection.

Healthcare

Liberal
He backed healthcare reform efforts aimed at expanding access to affordable healthcare, including support for the Affordable Care Act.

Housing

Liberal
Burris favored policies that aimed to increase affordable housing options and address homelessness with targeted assistance programs.

Transportation

Liberal
He supported infrastructure investments to improve public transportation systems and expand transit options to reduce congestion.

Veterans affairs

Liberal
Burris advocated for increased funding for veterans' benefits and programs aimed at supporting veterans' healthcare and employment.

Voting rights

Liberal
He supported measures to protect and expand voting rights, emphasizing the need to make voting more accessible for all citizens.
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Congress 111 Vote 25 - A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Motion Agreed to (70-28)February 24, 2010
Congress 111 Vote 225 - In the nature of a substitute.
Motion Agreed to (61-38, 3/5 majority required)August 4, 2010
Congress 111 Vote 392 - In the nature of a substitute.
Point of Order Not Well Taken (39-60)December 23, 2009
Congress 111 Vote 391 - In the nature of a substitute.
Motion to Table Agreed to (57-42)December 23, 2009
Congress 111 Vote 388 - In the nature of a substitute.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-39, 3/5 majority required)December 22, 2009

Latest Bills

AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
Bill S 315April 12, 2025
Recovery of Stolen Checks Act
Bill HR 1155April 12, 2025
Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act
Bill S 99April 12, 2025
American Music Tourism Act of 2025
Bill S 195April 12, 2025
National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025
Bill HR 997April 12, 2025
OFAC Licensure for Investigators Act
Bill HR 1450April 12, 2025
Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act
Bill HR 1152April 12, 2025
Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act
Bill HR 998April 12, 2025
Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act
Bill HR 517April 12, 2025
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.
Bill HCONRES 9April 12, 2025