Paul Simon

Paul Simon

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Paul Simon Congressional Service

Paul Simon is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Illinois. PAUL served as a Senator for the state of Illinois and served a total of 7 terms in congress.Paul Simon participated in over 5 voting sessions, sponsored over 816 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 5586 individual bills.

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Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal
Paul Simon supported policies that aimed at reducing the federal deficit and advocated for fair trade practices. He was known for backing legislation that promoted economic equity and worker protections.

Agriculture

Liberal
Simon advocated for policies that supported family farms and opposed corporate consolidation in the agriculture sector. He often focused on ensuring farmers received fair prices for their products.

Immigration

Liberal
Simon supported comprehensive immigration reform, including pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, while also emphasizing the need for secure borders.

Education

Liberal
Simon was a strong advocate for public education funding and sought to make higher education more affordable through increased federal aid and grants.

Energy

Liberal
He supported investment in renewable energy sources and was critical of reliance on fossil fuels, advocating for policies that promoted energy independence and sustainability.

Climate change

Liberal
Simon recognized the importance of addressing climate change and supported environmental regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions and protecting natural resources.

Healthcare

Liberal
Simon was an advocate for expanding access to healthcare and supported policies that aimed at achieving universal coverage and reducing healthcare costs.

Housing

Liberal
He supported affordable housing initiatives and policies that aimed at preventing homelessness, emphasizing the importance of federal involvement in housing assistance programs.

Transportation

Liberal
Paul Simon supported investments in infrastructure and public transportation, advocating for modernization projects that improved efficiency and accessibility.

Veterans affairs

Liberal
Simon advocated for comprehensive support for veterans, including healthcare, education, and job placement services, emphasizing the need for increased funding for veterans' programs.

Voting rights

Liberal
Paul Simon was a strong proponent of expanding voting rights and access, advocating for measures that made it easier for individuals to register and vote.
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Paul Simon's Latest Votes

Congress 103 Vote 283 - To certify continued progress on Russian troop withdrawal from Latvia and Estonia.
Amendment Agreed to (97-1)September 23, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 279 - To reduce the amount appropriated for fiscal year 1994 for community development grants of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Amendment Rejected (48-51)September 22, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 277 - To reduce funding for the National Service Initiative to authorized levels.
Motion to Table Failed (45-55)September 22, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 273 - To reduce the appropriation for Selective Service System salaries and expenses.
Motion to Table Agreed to (58-41)September 21, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 272 - To reduce the appropriation for the implementation of the space station program by $1,446,000,000 for the purposes of reducing the deficit in the Federal budget.
Motion to Table Agreed to (59-40)September 21, 1993

Latest Bills

Uyghur Policy Act of 2025
Bill HR 2635April 21, 2025
To authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 1948April 21, 2025
Gulf of America Act of 2025
Bill HR 276April 21, 2025
No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act
Bill HR 2619April 21, 2025
No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act
Bill HR 260April 21, 2025
Say No to Indoctrination Act
Bill HR 2617April 21, 2025
PROTECT Kids Act
Bill HR 2616April 21, 2025
BOP SCAN Mail Act
Bill S 1295April 21, 2025
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
Bill HR 2255April 21, 2025
Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025
Bill HR 1608April 21, 2025
A bill to authorize the establishment on the grounds of the Edward Hines, Jr., Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital, Hines, Illinois, of a facility to provide temporary accommodations for family members of severely ill children being treated at a nearby university medical center.
Bill S 677January 19, 2023
A Bill to authorize the conveyance to the Columbia Hospital for Women of certain parcels of land in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
Bill S 91January 20, 2023
Limited Partnership Rollup Reform Act of 1993
Bill S 424February 2, 2024
Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 1994
Bill S 1284February 2, 2024
National Indian Research Institute Act
Bill S 1121February 2, 2024
Violence Against Women Act of 1993
Bill S 11February 2, 2024