RYAN WATCH
No surprise, Paul is as conservative as ever, even more extreme than before.
He voted against seniors, students and the environment....
Here are all the facts....
RYANWATCH MAY 2010
Total Votes: 94
Party Line Votes: 16-
Missed Party Line: 20 (May 27,28)
Missed Votes: 47 (Week of May 24-
While Ryan did not have any extreme votes in May, he did vote consistently with the Republican majority. During the last week of May, he missed 47 votes.
Votes several times against the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act
(HR 5325, May 19, RC 277; HR 5116, May 13, RC 270. May 12, RC 259)
May 20: Ryan votes against having the Committee on Education and Labor investigating
underground coal mining safety (RC 288, H Res 1363; Rep 0-
May 18: Votes against the Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Improvement Act of 2009
(HR 2288, Rc 273)
May 13: Votes against recognizing the accomplishments of Americorps, the volunteer program
(H Res 1138, RC 271)
May 13: Votes agains the Boccieri Amendment, which doubles Federal Loan Guarantees for Innovative Technologies in Manufacturing from $50 million to $100 million (HR 5116, RC 267)
May 12: Votes against amendment by George Miller (D-
May 12: Votes against Markey amendment (D-
May 12: Voted in favor of Hall (R-
May 6: Voted against the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act, and cast several votes to make it weaker
(RC 252, 253 and 255; HR 5019; RC 249, May 6)
May 6: Voted against the Telework Improvements Act, which would make it easier for federal employees to work from home using compueters (HR 1722, RC 251)
May 5: Voted against National Train Day, along with most other Republicans (50-
The Train Day Bill:
(1) recognizes the important contributions that trains and Amtrak make to the national transportation system;
(2) supports the goals and ideals of National Train Day as designated by Amtrak; and
(3) urges the people of the United States to recognize such a day as an opportunity to celebrate passenger rail and learn more about trains
Ryan Missed Votes: MAY 28 (18), May 27 (13), May 26 (4); May 25 (8); May 24 (3);
Total: 47
RYANWATCH APRIL 2010
Total Votes: 47
Party Line Votes: 16 (15-
More Extreme: 1 (RC 225)
Ryan Continues his Extreme Ways
April 27: Voted Against passing HR 5017, the Rural Housing Preservation and Stabilzation
Act. Republicans voted FOR the bill 108-
Voting with the Republicans
April 29: Voted Against Passing the Puerto Rico Democracy Act and voted to Recommit
(HR 2499, RC 241, 242)
April 29: Voted against Consideration of Puerto Rico Democracy Act three times (RC 231. 232, 233)
April 15: Voted against amending the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and voted to recommit (RC 209 and 208, HR 4715)
April 15: Voted against Shea-
(HR 4715, RC 207)
April 14: Voted in favor of efforts John Boehner (OH) to dig up the matter of Eric
Massa (D-
Ryanwatch March 2010
Total Votes: 120
Party Line: 45 (Ryan 41-
Good Votes: 3
More Extreme: 1
Did Note Vote: 3 (RC 110, 111, 143)
WINNER OF THE MONTH
Ryan Votes against the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247)
Roll Call 82: Passed 262-
** VOTED AGAINST BILL PREVENTING PHYSICAL ABUSE OF STUDENTS IN SCHOOLS
(1) prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint and seclusion in schools;
(2) ensure the safety of all students and personnel in schools and promote a positive school culture and climate;
(3) protect students from-
(A) physical or mental abuse;
(B) aversive behavioral interventions that compromise health and safety; and
(C) any physical restraint or seclusion imposed solely for purposes of discipline or convenience;
Ryan Continues his Extreme Ways
March 2: Ryan is one of only 48 Republicans to vote against the Natural Hazards Risk
Reduction Act of 2009 (HR 3820). The bill passed 335-
* Ryan Votes against the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act HR 3590, RC 162, 163; Passage 165, March 21)
NUMEROUS VOTES AGAINST JOB CREATION BILLS
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Three Good Votes on Two Issues
RC 137, March 19: Ryan votes for the Upper Mississippi River Basin Protection Act
(HR 3671) [Republicans 49-
RC 109, March 12/RC 92, March 9: Ryan votes for the Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act (HR 3650)
[Republicans 39-
Not much happened in Jan and Feb.
November 2009
House Votes: 70
Roll Call Votes: 32
Ryan votes Party Line: 32-
Ryan Continues his extreme ways! On 2 votes, Ryan was more extreme than his Republican colleagues:
RC 899, 11/18 -
(Perlmutter amendment); Reps 99-
RC 848, 11/04 -
* Voted against the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962)
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* Voted for the Stupak amendment to the Health Care reform bill, denying women
across America their constitutionally protected reproductiver rights (RC 884, 11-
* Ryan voted against the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009 (HR 3961)
multiple times (RC 909, 908, 907)
* Voted against the Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 (HR 3639, RC
851, 850, 11-
* Ryan votes against Sutton (OH) amendment No 5 to Credit Card Act which Amendment
would impose a moratorium on increasing annual percentage rates, fees and finance
charges, as well as a moratorium on changing the terms for repayment of outstanding
balances on credit card accounts, for nine months after enactment of this Act.
ANOTHER VOTE IN FAVOR OF BIG BANKS/BIG CREDIT
* Voted against the Chemical Facility Anti-
times (RC 874, 875, 11-
protect the interests of the chemical industry:
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section of the bill.
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requires assessments and implementation of methods to reduce the consequences of a
terrorist attack.
* Ryan voted against endorsing or considering the Goldstone Report on Israel and
Palestine (RC 883, 11-
Voted against even considering the following bills:
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September 2009
Total Votes: 59
Party Line Votes: 24
With GOP: 23-
More Extreme: 5
RYAN'S MOST EXTREME VOTES
RC 737, Sep 24: Votes AGAINST Medicare Premium Fairness Act
Ryan is one of only 13 Republicans to vote against this
RC 707, Sep 16: Votes for Amendment by Rep. Massa (NY) supporting public-
partnerships in the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act (HR 3246)
Ryan is one of only 14 Republicans to support this
RC 706, Sep 16: Votes for Amendment by Rep. Donnelly (IN) including recreational
vehicles as eligible under the Medium and Heavy Duty Commercial and Transit Vehicles
research and development program (sec. 201).
Republicans voted 118-
RC 701, Sep 15: Votes AGAINST the United States Postal Service Financial Relief Act
Ryan is one of only 32 Republicans to vote against the Postal Service
Passed 338-
RC 731, Sep 23: Votes against passage of Surface Transportation Extension Act of
2009 (HR 3617); Republicans supported 86-
* Voted against the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009
(HR 3221, Sep 17)
= Supported several amendments to allow private lenders to remain in the student
loan business, gutting the purpose of HR 3221:
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commission to develop a new private sector model for student lending.
(RC 717, Sep 17)
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Foxx (NC) Amendment to strike the entire American Graduation Initiative (but
maintain the privacy provisions that apply to the whole Act) and put the savings
toward deficit reduction (RC 712, Sep 17)
* Voted against the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act (RC 708 and 709, Sep 16)
* Voted against expanding the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program (HR 2442; RC
743, Sep 30)
* Voted against the appropriations bill for the Legislative Branch (RC 739 and RC
738, Sep 25; RC 733 and 734, Sep 23)
* Voted against Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area Act several times
(RC 723, 727 and 728, Sep 23; RC 687, Sep 8)
* Voted against continued funding for the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails
Network Continuing Authorization Act (HR 695; RC 694 and 695, Sep 10)
Good Votes
RC 740, Sep 29: Votes to approve Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and
Underwater Preserve Boundary Modifications
RC 722, Sep 22: Votes to approve Extending Unemployment Benefits
[Not Party line vote]
July 2009
You know, just when you think Paul Ryan can’t get worse, he amazes you. In July,
he cast an amazing 24 votes in which he was more conservative than the Republican
caucus – now that is extreme! I am sending out a separate e-
** THE STATS
Vote cast in House in July: 209
Votes Ryan Cast: 205 (Votes missed RC 602, 603, 604, 617)
Good Votes: 4 (RC 492, 641, 661, 674; 1.95 percent)
Party Line Votes: 113
Non-
Ryan MORE Extreme: 24
Ryan with Republicans: 96.58 percent
** TOP TEN WORST VOTES
1) Voted against the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program (Cash for Clunkers)
An amazing vote for a congressman with thousands of Auto workers in his district
July 31, RC 682 -
2) Voted against the Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 TWICE
July 30, RC 680 -
July 29, RC 657 -
3) Voted against the Statutory Pay-
July 22, RC 612 -
4) Voted against creating National Environmental Research Parks
July 21, RC 597 -
5) Voted against Restore Our American Mustangs Act; NO (577)
July 17, RC 577 -
6) Voted against the Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act: NO (651)
July 28, RC 651 -
7) Supported Emerson amendment to cut funding for Help America Vote Act by $50 million
July 16, RC 556 -
8) Supported Pence amendment to cut funding for Planned Parenthood
July 24, RC 643 -
9) Supported Latham amendment to cut Capital Assistance for High Speed rail corridors by $3 billion
July 23, RC 621 -
10) Supported Price amendment to eliminate funding for the President’s Council on Economic Advisors
July 16, RC 555 – Failed 146-
June 2009
Basic Stats:
Total Votes: 183 (June 2 -
Party Line Votes: 107
Ryan Votes with Republicans: 106 (99.1 %)
More Conservative than GOP: 5 (RC 338, 363, 425, 445, 450)
Non Party Line: 68
Missed votes: 2
Good Vote: 1 (RC 476, Forbes Substitute to Climate Bill)
More Conservative Votes
RC 450, June 24 -
Voted against approving appropriations for the Department of Homeland
Security FY 2010, One of only 37 Republicans
RC 445, June 24 -
voted for Flake (AZ) amendment to eliminate flood control funding for Harris
County, Texas (Houston) (Republicans 77-
RC 338, June 15 -
Voted AGAINST bill requiring schools which receive federal funds to have
written safety policies regarding off-
Majority of Republicans (92-
RC 363, June 18 -
Voted against Cuellar Amendment, Passed 343-
Republicans supported 88-
Extreme Party Line Votes
RC 469, June 26 -
Voted for Stearns (FL) amendment to cut funding for the Environmental
Protection Agency by 38 percent (Republicans 162-
RC 457, June 25 -
voted against Holt (NJ) amendment requiring that all military interrogations
be videotaped (Republicans 10-
RC 455, June 25 -
Voted for Franks (AZ) amendment which cut environmental cleanup funding to
continue funding of missile defense systems (Republicans 159-
RC 454, June 25 -
Voted against McGovern (MA) amendment requiring public disclosure of
students and instructors at the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security
Cooperation (formerly the Schools of the Americas) (Republicans 6-
RC 335, June 12-
Voted Against the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
Republicans 70-
RC 314, June 9 -
Voted AGAINST the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act
Republicans 59-
MAY 2009
Basic Info
May Votes: 63 (Roll Call 229 -
Party Line Votes: 26
Ryan Voted with Republicans: 26-
Two Worst Votes, May 2009
RC 276 (May 20)
Votes against the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights
Passed by 361-
Republicans 113-
RC 271 (May 19)
Ryan SKIPS the vote on passage of the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (S 896)
Ryan recorded as NOT VOTING
He was present and voting for RC 270 (at 2:32) and RC 272 (at 2:49)
PASSED 367-
THE REST OF RYAN’S WORST FOR MAY 2009
RC 291 (May 21)
Voted against the FAA Reauthorization Act (HR 915)
Passed 277-
RC 277 (May 20)
Voted to support the Inhofe Amendment gutting gun laws in Washington DC that was added to the
Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act of 2009 (HR 627, Section 512)
AGREED 279-
RC 259 (May 14)
Voted against the 21st Century Green High-
PASSED 275-
RC 242 (May 7)
Voted against the Mortgage Reform and Anti-
PASSED 300-
RC 238 (May 7)
Voted against an amendment by Barney Frank (D-
Amendment to Mortgage Reform and Anti-
PASSED 245-
Republicans, en masse, support giving federal funds to groups which hire people who violated federal election laws
A Fun One.....
RC 260 (May 14)
Ryan supports an amendment by Rep. Kline (R-
FAILED 149-
Research by John Heckenlively