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Byron L. Dorgan
Byron L. Dorgan Congressional Service
Byron L. Dorgan is a retired United States Congressman for the state of North Dakota. BYRON served as a Senator for the state of North Dakota and served a total of 14 terms in congress.
Byron L. Dorgan participated in over 55 voting sessions, sponsored over 1092 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 4118 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
LiberalByron Dorgan supported economic policies that emphasize regulation of financial markets and protection of American jobs. He advocated for fair trade practices and was critical of trade agreements that he felt disadvantaged American workers.
Agriculture
LiberalByron Dorgan, representing North Dakota, prioritized policies supporting family farms and opposed corporate monopolies in the agricultural sector. He advocated for subsidies and support programs benefiting small farmers.
Immigration
CentristDorgan generally supported measures that focused on securing borders and enforcing existing immigration laws, while opposing guest worker programs that could adversely affect American workers.
Education
LiberalByron Dorgan advocated for increased funding for public education, particularly in rural areas, and supported legislation that aimed at making college education more affordable.
Energy
LiberalDorgan supported investing in renewable energy sources and advocated for research in clean energy technology. He also supported measures to reduce dependence on foreign oil.
Climate change
LiberalByron Dorgan acknowledged climate change as a significant issue and supported legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting clean energy solutions.
Healthcare
LiberalDorgan supported expanding access to healthcare and was an advocate for the Affordable Care Act. He believed in government involvement to ensure all citizens had access to affordable healthcare.
Housing
LiberalByron Dorgan supported initiatives to make housing more affordable and to address issues of housing finance reform, focusing on assistance for low-to-middle-income families.
Transportation
LiberalDorgan backed investments in infrastructure improvements and modernization, particularly in rural areas, to enhance transportation efficiency and safety.
Veterans affairs
LiberalDorgan consistently supported measures to improve veterans' healthcare and benefits, highlighting the need for better service delivery and resources for returning servicemembers.
Voting rights
LiberalByron Dorgan advocated for policies that ensured broad access to voting and opposed measures that could restrict voter participation, supporting the protection of voting rights.