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W. R. Poage
W. R. Poage Congressional Service
W. R. Poage is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Texas. WILLIAM served as a Senator for the state of Texas and served a total of 1 term in congress.
W. R. Poage participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 32 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 112 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeWilliam Poage generally supported conservative economic policies, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and limited government intervention.
Agriculture
ConservativeWilliam Poage was known for advocating policies that supported farmers and agricultural production, focusing on subsidies and protections for the farming industry.
Immigration
ConservativePoage favored strict immigration controls, supporting policies aimed at limiting immigration to protect American jobs.
Education
ConservativeWilliam Poage typically supported local control over education and was cautious about federal involvement, leaning towards traditional educational policies.
Energy
ConservativePoage supported the development of domestic energy resources, including fossil fuels, to ensure energy independence and security.
Climate change
ConservativeWilliam Poage showed limited engagement on policies addressing climate change, focusing instead on energy production and economic growth.
Healthcare
ConservativePoage preferred minimal government intervention in healthcare, supporting private sector solutions and opposing expansive government programs.
Housing
ConservativeWilliam Poage generally supported policies favoring home ownership and private sector solutions over extensive government housing programs.
Transportation
CentristPoage advocated for infrastructure development and maintenance, prioritizing projects that supported economic growth and regional development.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeHe was supportive of strong veterans' benefits and programs, advocating for policies that ensure care and support for military veterans.
Voting rights
ConservativePoage supported maintaining traditional voting rights frameworks and was generally cautious about major federal election reforms.