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Rep. Brian Higgins

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Term Start Term End Role    State  Party 
2007 2008 Representative NY Democrat
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Recent Voting History

The votes below were taken by roll call, a voting procedure that records a vote from every Senator or Representative on the bill under consideration. This Member of Congress may have voted on other bills by the process known as "voice vote", but these votes are not recorded.
BillVoted
On Motion to Adjourn: ADJOURN Aye
August 01, 2008
H.Res.1316 Honoring the service of the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on the Landing Ship Tank (LST) amphibious landing craft during World War II, the Korean war, the Vietnam war, Operation Desert Storm, and global operations through 2002 and recognizing the essential role played by LST amphibious craft during these conflicts.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 1316 Honoring the service of the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on the LST amphibious landing craft during WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam war, Operation Desert Storm, and global operations through 2002
Aye
August 01, 2008
H.Res.1008 Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H RES 1008 Condemning the persecution of Baha is in Iran
Aye
August 01, 2008

Voting Trends Analysis

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  • S.1639 Wartime Treatment Study Act [1]
  • S.2205 DREAM Act of 2007 [1]
  • H.R.5140 Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 [1]
  • H.R.3963 Support for Injured Servicemembers Act [1]
  • S.774 DREAM Act of 2007 [1]

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Brian Higgins in the News feed

August 23, 2008 Kavanaugh, Hoyt miles away from early amity

He reeled off a list of state and local leaders, from Rep. Brian Higgins to Gov. David A. Paterson, whom he says he can pick up the phone and talk to. ...

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Source: Buffalo News,  United States


August 23, 2008 Higgins Questions Drilling As Gas Price Curb

By Susan Chiappone Rep. Brian Higgins said Friday he doesn't oppose drilling for more oil but questioned the utility of that as a near-term solution to high ...

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Source: RedOrbit, TX


August 22, 2008 Congressional visit

So for one local business owner and community activist it was a nice surprise to be honored by NYS Congressman Brian Higgins for his community involvement. ...

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Source: Evening Observer, NY


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Brian Higgins in the Blogs feed

August 26, 2008 NY-27: Dan Humiston Challenges Brian Higgins

Dan Humiston, who is running against incumbent Brian Higgins in the 27th district, called on Higgins today to “promise the people of Western New York that he won’t take another vacation until Congress passes a comprehensive American ...

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Source: The Buffalo Bean


August 26, 2008 Seneca Street: how a 4-week delay has turned into 8 weeks of nothing

But because of this Mayor’s dedication to this project, and because of the work of Congressman Brian Higgins, Assemblyman Mark Schroeder, and Councilmember Mickey Kearns working together this Mayor saw there was a viable project in the ...

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Source: South Buffalo Blogger


August 26, 2008 Sounds Like a Plan

Within a larger framework, the following excerpt from a statement by Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Executive Director Michael Clarke may have been the most salient point made to Congressman Brian Higgins at an August 29 ...

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Source: Buffalo Rising Online


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Campaign Contributions

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Top Funding Industry: Labor
Top Contributor: Cellino & Barnes ($6,800)
IndustryDonation% of total
Labor $60,500 31.8 %
Lawyers & Lobbyists $32,100 16.9 %
Finance/Insur/RealEst $24,550 12.9 %
Misc Business $18,550 9.8 %
Agribusiness $12,500 6.6 %
Other $9,750 5.1 %
Health $7,800 4.1 %
Transportation $7,750 4.1 %
Energy/Nat Resource $4,750 2.5 %
Ideology/Single-Issue $3,000 1.6 %
Communic/Electronics $3,000 1.6 %
Construction $3,000 1.6 %
Defense $2,750 1.4 %
Total:$190,000

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