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Ernest F. Hollings

Ernest F. Hollings

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Ernest F. Hollings Congressional Service

Ernest F. Hollings is a retired United States Congressman for the state of South Carolina. ERNEST served as a Senator for the state of South Carolina and served a total of 20 terms in congress.

Ernest F. Hollings participated in over 34 voting sessions, sponsored over 1066 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 4458 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Centrist

Ernest Hollings supported balanced budgets and was known for advocating fiscal responsibility. He opposed large tax cuts without corresponding spending reductions.

Agriculture

Centrist

Hollings often supported agricultural subsidies and programs that benefited farmers, particularly those in his home state of South Carolina.

Immigration

Centrist

Hollings generally supported measures to control illegal immigration but was not prominent for advocating major changes in immigration policy.

Education

Liberal

He supported federal funding for education and programs aimed at improving schools and educational outcomes.

Energy

Centrist

Hollings was known for supporting energy policies that emphasized a mix of traditional energy sources and the transition to renewable energy.

Climate change

Centrist

While not a leading figure on climate change, Hollings supported environmental regulations and recognized the importance of addressing environmental issues.

Healthcare

Liberal

Hollings supported expanding access to healthcare and backed measures that aimed to increase coverage and control costs.

Housing

Liberal

He supported federal housing programs and initiatives to improve housing affordability and access.

Transportation

Centrist

Hollings advocated for federal investment in infrastructure, including highways and public transportation systems.

Veterans affairs

Centrist

He supported measures to improve services and benefits for veterans, emphasizing the importance of supporting those who served in the military.

Voting rights

Liberal

Hollings supported measures to protect and expand voting rights, emphasizing the importance of accessible and fair elections.

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Ernest F. Hollings's Latest Votes

Congress 108 Vote 45 - To improve the availability of contraceptives for women.
Motion Rejected (49-47, 3/5 majority required)March 11, 2003
Congress 108 Vote 417 - To enact the Firefighters Medical Monitoring Act.
Amendment Agreed to (94-3)January 8, 2010
Congress 108 Vote 362 - To strike funding for implementation of the Department of the Interior's reorganization plan for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Office of Special Trustee and to transfer the savings to the Indian Health Service.
Amendment Rejected (43-52)September 23, 2003
Congress 108 Vote 361 - To prohibit the use of funds for initiating any new competitive sourcing studies.
Amendment Rejected (44-51)January 7, 2010
Congress 108 Vote 359 - To strike section 333 relating to a special judicial appeals process for cases involving timber harvesting in the Tongass National Forest.
Motion Agreed to (52-44)January 8, 2010

Latest Bills

To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8322April 19, 2026
Space Exploration Research Act
Bill S 2351April 18, 2026
RED Tape Act
Bill HR 6398April 18, 2026
FENCES Act
Bill HR 6409April 18, 2026
A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.
Bill S 4344April 18, 2026
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Member of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses relating to sexual abuse shall not be eligible for retirement benefits based on that individual's Member service, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4343April 18, 2026
SAFER Transport Act
Bill HR 8267April 18, 2026
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Bill HR 4219April 18, 2026
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Bill HR 6251April 18, 2026
Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
Bill HR 7288April 18, 2026
A bill for the relief of James R. Thornwell.
Bill S 1615July 3, 2024
Online Personal Privacy Act
Bill S 2201January 16, 2023
Aviation and Transportation Security Act
Bill S 1447January 16, 2023
Children's Protection from Violent Programming Act
Bill S 876October 3, 2024
Oceans Act of 2000
Bill S 2327October 3, 2024
A resolution to designate the week begining june 3, 2001, as "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week".
Bill SRES 92January 16, 2023
A resolution designating June 3, 2001, as "National Child's Day".
Bill SRES 90January 16, 2023
A resolution designating the week beginning May 13, 2001, as "National Biotechnology Week".
Bill SRES 75January 16, 2023
Resolution designating the month of September 2002 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
Bill SRES 325January 16, 2023
A resolution designating the week of November 10 through November 16, 2002, as "National Veterans Awareness Week" to emphasize the need to develop educational programs regarding the contributions of veterans to the country.
Bill SRES 293January 16, 2023