Wendell H. Ford

Wendell H. Ford

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Wendell H. Ford Congressional Service

Wendell H. Ford is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Kentucky. WENDELL served as a Senator for the state of Kentucky and served a total of 13 terms in congress.Wendell H. Ford participated in over 5 voting sessions, sponsored over 773 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2259 individual bills.

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Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Centrist
Wendell Ford supported economic policies focused on balancing growth with fiscal responsibility. He advocated for measures that would benefit Kentucky's economic interests, particularly emphasizing the importance of federal support for local industries.

Agriculture

Conservative
Ford had a strong focus on supporting Kentucky's agriculture sector. He backed federal assistance and subsidies for farmers and worked to protect agricultural interests in trade policies.

Immigration

Centrist
Ford's stance on immigration was cautious, focusing on maintaining secure borders while considering the economic impact of immigration policies on local industries.

Education

Liberal
Wendell Ford supported federal investment in education, particularly focusing on improving public schooling and increasing access to higher education through financial aid.

Energy

Centrist
Ford advocated for a balanced approach to energy policy that included both the development of traditional energy sources like coal and the exploration of alternative energies.

Climate change

Conservative
Wendell Ford's policy on climate change prioritized the economic impacts on local industries, including coal, and cautiously approached environmental regulations.

Healthcare

Liberal
Ford supported reforms to improve access to healthcare, focusing on expanding Medicare and ensuring affordability for the elderly and low-income families.

Housing

Liberal
Ford focused on housing policies that aimed to support affordable housing projects and provided assistance for low-income families to secure home ownership.

Transportation

Centrist
He prioritized infrastructure development, advocating for federal funding to improve transportation networks, which he saw as critical to economic development.

Veterans affairs

Liberal
Ford supported comprehensive benefits for veterans, including healthcare and education, advocating for improved services and support for returning veterans.

Voting rights

Liberal
Ford favored policies that aimed to protect and expand voting rights, supporting legislation that sought to increase voter access and participation.
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Wendell H. Ford'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

MAIN Event Ticketing Act
Bill HR 2713April 18, 2025
Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025
Bill HR 2590April 18, 2025
Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025
Bill S 1264April 18, 2025
EASE Act
Bill S 1248April 18, 2025
EASE Act of 2025
Bill HR 2533April 18, 2025
ABC Act
Bill HR 2491April 18, 2025
ABC Act
Bill S 1227April 18, 2025
Lower Drug Costs for Families Act
Bill S 1186April 18, 2025
Lower Drug Costs for Families Act
Bill HR 2554April 18, 2025
Election Results Accountability Act
Bill HR 2694April 18, 2025
Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1998
Bill S 1427October 3, 2024
Violence Against Women Act of 1993
Bill S 11February 2, 2024