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| Term Start | Term End | Role | State | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2010 | Representative | TX | Republican |
| See All 13 Terms | ||||
Committee Membership
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
Sponsored Bill Statistics
Recent Voting History
| Bill | Voted |
|---|---|
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H.R.384 TARP Reform and Accountability Act On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 6 to H R 384 |
Aye (with party)
January 15, 2009 |
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H.R.384 TARP Reform and Accountability Act On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 5 to H R 384 |
Nay (against party)
January 15, 2009 |
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H.R.384 TARP Reform and Accountability Act On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 3 to H R 384 |
Aye (with party)
January 15, 2009 |
Voting Trends Analysis
- Most often votes with: Rep. Adrian Smith [R, NE-3]
- Least often votes with: Rep. Jesse Jackson [D, IL-2]
- Democrat most often votes with: Rep. John Barrow [D, GA-12]
- Republican least often votes with: Wayne Gilchrest
- Votes with party: 91%
- Abstains: 3%
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Joe Barton in the News
January 16, 2009 Gilbert: Eight-team playoff best for college football
...has credibility," Towns said. Towns is not alone. President-elect Barack Obama has called for a championship playoff. Texas Rep. Joe Barton has introduced legislation to force a college playoff. Congressman Neil Abeercrombie of Hawaii and other House me
Source: Daily News Journal
January 16, 2009 Coalition asks Congress to tackle greenhouse gases
...plan drew criticism from conservatives, who said it would lead to slower economic growth and higher energy costs. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, predicted that any move to clamp down on emissions during a recession would lead to further economic declines. An
Source: Houston Chronicle
January 16, 2009 Companies lay out wishes for US carbon law
...and set our nations on a responsible path for reducing climate change and achieving energy independence," Waxman said. But Rep. Joe Barton of Texas, the ranking Republican, said the US economy cannot bear extra costs and maintained that "the science is
Source: Times of India
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Joe Barton in the Blogs
January 16, 2009 Coalition asks Congress to tackle greenhouse gases | Business ...
Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, predicted that any move to clamp down on emissions during a recession would lead to further economic declines. And Houston Democratic Rep. Gene Green said he has concerns that the prices for emissions ...
Source: chron.com Business
January 16, 2009 World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
"Our job is to ... end this regulatory limbo and set our nations on a responsible path for reducing climate change and achieving energy independence," Waxman said. But Rep. Joe Barton of Texas, the ranking Republican, said the U.S. ...
Source: Sustainable Livelihoods News
January 16, 2009 Waxman Fires First Salvo on Climate at Oil Change
Representative Joe Barton of Texas, the ranking Republican on the committee, took the sceptic argument and argued that âthe science is not settledâ on climate change. âBe prepared for a battle,â Illinois Republican John Shimkus said. ..
Source: Oil Change
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Campaign Contributions
Top Contributor: Nucor Corp ($21,450)
| Industry | Donation | % of total |
|---|---|---|
| Energy/Nat Resource | $475,187 | 28.9 % |
| Health | $338,625 | 20.6 % |
| Misc Business | $194,828 | 11.9 % |
| Communic/Electronics | $131,700 | 8.0 % |
| Lawyers & Lobbyists | $116,490 | 7.1 % |
| Finance/Insur/RealEst | $111,825 | 6.8 % |
| Transportation | $84,750 | 5.2 % |
| Agribusiness | $67,700 | 4.1 % |
| Construction | $64,700 | 3.9 % |
| Other | $36,225 | 2.2 % |
| Defense | $12,950 | 0.8 % |
| Ideology/Single-Issue | $5,800 | 0.4 % |
| Labor | $1,000 | 0.1 % |
| Total: | $1,641,780 |
