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Howell Heflin

Howell Heflin

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Howell Heflin Congressional Service

Howell Heflin is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Alabama. HOWELL served as a Senator for the state of Alabama and served a total of 9 terms in congress.

Howell Heflin participated in over 5 voting sessions, sponsored over 466 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2608 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Centrist

Howell Heflin supported economic policies that emphasized fiscal responsibility and moderate government intervention, aiming to balance economic growth with social welfare.

Agriculture

Conservative

Heflin advocated for the protection and support of the farming industry, including subsidies and programs benefiting rural areas, reflecting his constituency's agricultural interests.

Immigration

Conservative

Heflin preferred stricter immigration controls and supported measures to enhance border security, emphasizing legal immigration.

Education

Centrist

He supported increased funding for public education and initiatives to improve educational quality, particularly in underserved communities.

Energy

Centrist

Heflin backed policies promoting both traditional energy industries and some alternative energies, reflecting a balanced approach to energy development.

Climate change

Centrist

His environmental stance was largely focused on balancing economic growth with environmental protection, supporting some regulatory measures.

Healthcare

Centrist

Heflin supported healthcare reforms that aimed to expand access while maintaining fiscal prudence, often focusing on rural health issues.

Housing

Liberal

He advocated for affordable housing policies and federal assistance programs to support low-income families and revitalize communities.

Transportation

Centrist

Heflin endorsed infrastructure improvements and federal investment in transportation to spur economic development in his state.

Veterans affairs

Centrist

He focused on enhancing veterans' benefits and healthcare services, advocating for programs supporting veterans' transition to civilian life.

Voting rights

Liberal

Heflin supported measures to protect voting rights, including legislation aimed at ensuring equal access to the voting booth.

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Howell Heflin's Latest Votes

Congress 103 Vote 283 - To certify continued progress on Russian troop withdrawal from Latvia and Estonia.
Amendment Agreed to (97-1)September 23, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 279 - To reduce the amount appropriated for fiscal year 1994 for community development grants of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Amendment Rejected (48-51)September 22, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 277 - To reduce funding for the National Service Initiative to authorized levels.
Motion to Table Failed (45-55)September 22, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 273 - To reduce the appropriation for Selective Service System salaries and expenses.
Motion to Table Agreed to (58-41)September 21, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 272 - To reduce the appropriation for the implementation of the space station program by $1,446,000,000 for the purposes of reducing the deficit in the Federal budget.
Motion to Table Agreed to (59-40)September 21, 1993

Latest Bills

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act
Bill HR 6968March 11, 2026
HONOR Act
Bill S 327March 11, 2026
Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7147March 11, 2026
A bill to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating any new processing site or detention center without providing a mechanism for public comments regarding such activity, entering into a signed, written agreement with appropriate State and local officials, and providing Congress with advance notice of such activity.
Bill S 3894March 11, 2026
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize representatives of veterans service organizations to participate in presentations to promote certain benefits available to veterans during preseparation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
Bill S 3938March 11, 2026
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4018March 11, 2026
A bill to allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering.
Bill S 3985March 11, 2026
A bill to restore competition in the meatpacking industry by reducing excessive concentration and market power and ultimately reduce prices for American consumers, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4007March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Guatemala's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 636March 11, 2026
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the standard deduction, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4042March 11, 2026
A Bill to authorize the conveyance to the Columbia Hospital for Women of certain parcels of land in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
Bill S 91January 20, 2023