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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

Reorganizing Government Act of 2025
Bill HR 1295February 14, 2026
ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026
Bill HR 7574February 14, 2026
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Bill HR 7567February 14, 2026
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.
Bill HRES 1066February 14, 2026
Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.
Bill HRES 1065February 14, 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude automobiles from being treated as collectibles for purposes of capital gains tax, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7582February 14, 2026
To allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families.
Bill HR 7531February 14, 2026
To address the needs of workers in industries likely to be impacted by rapidly evolving technologies.
Bill HR 7585February 14, 2026
To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 with respect to the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and the sustainability of such program, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7571February 14, 2026
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
Bill HRES 1063February 14, 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