Paul D. Wellstone

Paul D. Wellstone

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Paul D. Wellstone Congressional Service

Paul D. Wellstone is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Minnesota. PAUL served as a Senator for the state of Minnesota and served a total of 6 terms in congress.Paul D. Wellstone participated in over 24 voting sessions, sponsored over 608 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1903 individual bills.

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Economy

Extremely liberal
Paul Wellstone advocated for progressive economic policies, including increased regulation of businesses and support for labor rights. He opposed large tax cuts for the wealthy and prioritized social welfare programs.

Agriculture

Extremely liberal
He supported small family farms, advocating for agricultural policies that benefited farmers over large agribusinesses. Wellstone pushed for better farm subsidies and protections for sustainable farming practices.

Immigration

Liberal
Wellstone supported comprehensive immigration reform, including pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and protection of immigrant rights.

Education

Extremely liberal
He championed increased federal investment in public education and opposed policies that would divert funds to private schools. Wellstone supported more funding for special education and higher education.

Energy

Extremely liberal
Wellstone advocated for investment in renewable energy sources and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. He supported policies to advance energy conservation and efficiency.

Climate change

Extremely liberal
He recognized climate change as a critical issue and supported legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Wellstone endorsed environmental protection measures.

Healthcare

Extremely liberal
Wellstone was a strong advocate for universal healthcare and supported expanding access to health services. He favored comprehensive healthcare reform to ensure coverage for all Americans.

Housing

Extremely liberal
He supported increased federal funding for affordable housing and was involved in efforts to address homelessness. Wellstone worked to enhance housing opportunities for low-income families.

Transportation

Liberal
Wellstone favored public transportation investments and policies that supported infrastructure improvements and environmental sustainability in the transportation sector.

Veterans affairs

Liberal
He advocated for improved benefits and services for veterans, focusing on healthcare, mental health services, and support for returning service members.

Voting rights

Extremely liberal
Wellstone supported efforts to expand voting rights and access. He endorsed campaign finance reform and opposed measures that could restrict voter participation.
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Paul D. Wellstone's Latest Votes

Congress 107 Vote 8 - To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal medical assistance percentage for the medicaid program for fiscal year 2002.
Motion Rejected (54-41, 3/5 majority required)January 29, 2002
Congress 107 Vote 64 - To establish a residual ballot performance benchmark.
Amendment Rejected (48-52)April 11, 2002
Congress 107 Vote 36 - To amend the short title to read ?Martin Luther King, Jr. Equal Protection of Voting Rights Act of 2001".
Amendment Agreed to (97-0)February 26, 2002
Congress 107 Vote 34 - To clarify the ability of election officials to remove registrants from official list of voters on grounds of change of residence.
Amendment Rejected (40-55)February 14, 2002
Congress 107 Vote 190 - To provide temporary State fiscal relief.
Motion Agreed to (75-24, 3/5 majority required)July 25, 2002

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
Steel Revitalization Act of 2001
Bill S 957January 16, 2023
Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2001
Bill S 805January 16, 2023
Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002
Bill S 3009July 12, 2018
A resolution designating June 3, 2001, as "National Child's Day".
Bill SRES 90January 16, 2023
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need to preserve six day mail delivery.
Bill SRES 71January 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 designating October 18, 2002, as "National Mammography Day".
Bill SRES 326January 16, 2023
A resolution congratulating the National Farmers Union for 100 years of service to family farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.
Bill SRES 324January 16, 2023