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Solomon P. Ortiz

Solomon P. Ortiz

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Solomon P. Ortiz Congressional Service

Solomon P. Ortiz is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Texas. SOLOMON served as a House Representative for the state of Texas and served a total of 14 terms in congress.

Solomon P. Ortiz participated in over 67 voting sessions, sponsored over 117 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 3251 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Solomon Ortiz supported policies aimed at economic development and job creation, including infrastructure investment and trade policies that benefit American businesses.

Agriculture

Centrist

Ortiz advocated for support to local farmers and policies that ensured fair pricing and market access for agricultural products.

Immigration

Liberal

Ortiz generally supported comprehensive immigration reform that included a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

Education

Liberal

Ortiz prioritized federal support for public education and initiatives aimed at improving educational access and quality.

Energy

Centrist

Ortiz emphasized the importance of energy independence and supported a mix of traditional and renewable energy sources.

Climate change

Liberal

Ortiz recognized the importance of addressing climate change and supported federal investments in clean energy solutions.

Healthcare

Liberal

Ortiz supported expanding access to healthcare and backed legislation that aimed to improve affordability and coverage.

Housing

Liberal

Ortiz backed measures to ensure affordable housing and supported federal assistance programs for low-income families.

Transportation

Liberal

Ortiz supported investment in transportation infrastructure to enhance economic growth and improve public transit systems.

Veterans affairs

Liberal

Ortiz advocated for increased funding for veterans' services, including healthcare and education benefits.

Voting rights

Liberal

Ortiz supported measures to make voting more accessible and opposed policies that restricted voting rights.

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Solomon P. Ortiz's Latest Votes

Congress 111 Vote 966 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
FailedDecember 11, 2009
Congress 111 Vote 965 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
FailedDecember 11, 2009
Congress 110 Vote 581 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
Agreed toSeptember 10, 2008
Congress 110 Vote 426 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
Agreed toJune 19, 2008
Congress 110 Vote 359 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
Agreed toMay 22, 2008

Latest Bills

Strength in Diversity Act of 2026
Bill S 4535June 4, 2026
Scientific Integrity Act
Bill S 4545June 4, 2026
A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system and to encourage Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
Bill SRES 737June 4, 2026
Safe Cloud Storage Act
Bill S 3023June 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
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Bill HCONRES 86June 4, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Bill HCONRES 103June 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
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit any person who has citizenship or nationality of, or otherwise owes allegiance to, a country other than the United States from serving as a Representative or Senator in Congress, a Judge of the Supreme Court or any inferior court, an Ambassador, public Minister or Consul, or any other officer of the United States which requires the advice and consent of the Senate, or the President or Vice President unless the person formally and permanently relinquishes such citizenship, nationality, or allegiance.
Bill HJRES 194June 4, 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's initiative to transition the United States-Israel relationship toward mutual defense cooperation and joint economic investment, recognizing the contributions of Israel to joint military operations against Iran, and condemning the global rise of antisemitism.
Bill HRES 1339June 4, 2026
To designate a United States courthouse in Brownsville, Texas, as the "Garza-Vela United States Courthouse".
Bill HR 686October 3, 2024
To reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994.
Bill HR 2496October 3, 2024
Housing Bond and Credit Modernization and Fairness Act of 2001
Bill HR 951January 17, 2023
Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act of 2002
Bill HR 4066January 16, 2023
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the tax exempt status of death gratuity payments to members of the uniformed services.
Bill HR 3973January 16, 2023
National Aviation Capacity Expansion Act of 2002
Bill HR 3479January 16, 2023
Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2001
Bill HR 303January 16, 2023