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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.

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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Roland Burris 's Latest Votes

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

Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act
Bill HR 8464June 5, 2026
Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
Bill HR 8312June 4, 2026
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 8646June 4, 2026
No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026
Bill HR 8914June 4, 2026
No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
Bill HR 7892June 4, 2026
No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026
Bill HR 7726June 4, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7726) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under such Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7892) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require to the Secretary of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to review each FAFSA to determine whether the FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8872) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families, strengthen program integrity guardrails for State expenditure of funds, require measurement of improper payments, and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1333June 4, 2026
Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act
Bill HR 8872June 4, 2026
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Bill HRES 1336June 4, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill SJRES 185June 4, 2026