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Philip M. Crane
Philip M. Crane Congressional Service
Philip M. Crane is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Illinois. PHILIP served as a House Representative for the state of Illinois and served a total of 11 terms in congress.
Philip M. Crane participated in over 22 voting sessions, sponsored over 797 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2761 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
Extremely conservativePhilip Crane was known for his support of supply-side economics, advocating for tax cuts as a means to stimulate economic growth. He favored reduced government intervention in the economy.
Agriculture
ConservativeCrane generally supported reducing federal subsidies in agriculture and promoted free-market policies that aimed to benefit agricultural producers through market competition.
Immigration
Extremely conservativePhilip Crane took a conservative stance on immigration, advocating for stricter immigration enforcement and opposed amnesty for undocumented immigrants.
Education
ConservativeHe favored reducing federal involvement in education, advocating for increased state and local control and the promotion of school choice.
Energy
Extremely conservativeCrane supported policies that favored fossil fuel development, including oil and coal, and opposed regulations that he believed hindered energy production.
Climate change
Extremely conservativeCrane was skeptical about climate change policies and opposed regulatory measures that aimed to limit carbon emissions, prioritizing economic concerns over environmental regulations.
Healthcare
Extremely conservativeHe was a staunch opponent of government-run healthcare systems and opposed efforts to expand federal healthcare programs, advocating for free-market solutions.
Housing
ConservativeCrane supported reducing federal involvement in the housing market and emphasized private sector solutions to housing issues.
Transportation
ConservativeHe advocated for privatization and reduced federal spending on transportation infrastructure, favoring local control and private investment.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeCrane supported measures to improve veterans' services but generally opposed significant increases in federal spending, favoring efficiency improvements.
Voting rights
ConservativeHe favored implementing measures that ensure voter integrity, such as voter ID laws, which align with a more conservative approach to voting regulations.