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Solomon Ortiz
Democrat • 14 Terms • Sworn In 1983
- 10 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 333 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 141 of 440)
- 320 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 220 of 440) 15 Made Into Law (Ranks 199 of 440)
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- Votes with party 98%
- Abstains: 4%
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Joe Krauss for Congress
No borders. Borders are a form of violence created to allow the wealthy to protect their wealth. Strangers are welcome. No wars, no nuclear weapons. Quick, tell me Solomon Ortiz' and Blake Farenthold's campaign slogans. ...
Dissenting Times: Obama-resolutions
Solomon Ortiz [D, TX-27] Rep. William Owens [D, NY-23] Rep. Frank Pallone [D, NJ-6] Rep. William Pascrell [D, NJ-8] Rep. Edward Pastor [D, AZ-4] Rep. Donald Payne [D, NJ-10] Rep. Nancy Pelosi [D, CA-8] Rep. Ed Perlmutter [D, CO-7] Rep. ...
Texas Watchdog examines voter fraud in South Texas; fraud is ...
“In Austin, anyone from San Antonio and above thinks that this is the Wild West, so why pay attention,” said state Rep. Aaron Peña, whose District 40 takes in a large swath of the region. “They look back over 300 years of history, and they see that
A Collection of Odd.: The Holiday Season - Thinking About The Children
Solomon Ortiz [D, TX-27] Abstain Rep. William Owens [D, NY-23] Nay Rep. Ronald Paul [R, TX-14] Nay Rep. Mike Pence [R, IN-6] Nay Rep. Thomas Petri [R, WI-6] Nay Rep. Joseph Pitts [R, PA-16] Nay Rep. Todd Platts [R, PA-19] Nay Rep. ...
Don't Believe the Reapportionment Hype
In 2010, Reps. Ciro Rodriguez and Solomon Ortiz, both Texas Democrats, lost to Republican challengers in districts in which more than 65 percent of the population is Hispanic. Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-Ga., whose district has a narrowly ...
Dissenting Times: Way to go Santa
Solomon Ortiz [D, TX-27] Rep. William Owens [D, NY-23] Rep. Frank Pallone [D, NJ-6] Rep. William Pascrell [D, NJ-8] Rep. Edward Pastor [D, AZ-4] Rep. Donald Payne [D, NJ-10] Rep. Nancy Pelosi [D, CA-8] Rep. Ed Perlmutter [D, CO-7] Rep. ...
Mr. Farenthold Goes to Washington (The unlikeliest freshman ...
16 When the 112th Congress is sworn in on January 5, there may be no better living, breathing reminder of just how big the 2010 Republican wave was than Rep. Blake Farenthold. Written off during the campaign as a longshot at best and a joke at worst, Fare
Franklin County Texas GOP: Republican Party of Texas Chairman's Update
Two of these contests yielded recounts – the Solomon Ortiz vs. Blake Farenthold race in CD 27, and the Dan Neil vs. Donna Howard race in HD 48. The RPT was involved in the Farenthold race as we sent a team of RPT staffers down to the district to ... Two
The Year In Upsets - Hotline On Call
In the House, perhaps no win was more surprising that Republican Rep.-elect Blake Farenthold's win over Rep. Solomon Ortiz (D) in Texas. Ortiz was barely on the radar screen of vulnerable Democrats and Farenthold, a radio talk show host ...
The House is in Session? 80 Representatives Skip Out Early | Red ...
(One member, Rep. Steve Kagen (D-Wis.), attempted to vote on the food safety bill but his vote was not recorded due to an error, according to a spokesperson; Kagen later recorded his intent with the Clerk of the House.) Seventy-five were missing for the v
One-sixth of House skips final lame-duck votes
(One member, Rep. Steve Kagen (D-Wis.), attempted to vote on the food safety bill but his vote was not recorded due to an error, according to a spokesperson; Kagen later recorded his intent with the Clerk of the House.) ... and Solomon Ortiz (Texas). The
Republican plan might backfire - Letters to the Editor - The ...
It was unclear whether other Texas Democrats who lagged in re-election bids, such as Ciro Rodriguez of San Antonio and Solomon Ortiz of Corpus Christi, would also falter. But Democratic U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Dallas stayed ...
So, Like Why Couldn't You Do This During The Healthcare Vote? One ...
(One member, Rep. Steve Kagen (D-Wis.), attempted to vote on the food safety bill but his vote was not recorded due to an error, according to a spokesperson; Kagen later recorded his intent with the Clerk of the House.) ... and Solomon Ortiz (Texas). The
Educational Equity, Politics & Policy in Texas: Texas Adds Four ...
In Texas, Latinos have tended to back Democrats, said U.S. Representative Gene Green, a Houston Democrat, and Blake Farenthold, a Brownsville Republican. While Hispanics make up about 37 percent of the population, Republicans hold ... Farenthold, who in N
Freshman Congressman-Elect Chip Cravaack
And Solomon Ortiz, in Texas' 27th District, around Corpus Christi, is the only congressman that that district has ever known. He was first elected in 1982. He conceded defeat to Blake Farenthold. So the Republican lead, net gain in the ...
Aaron Pena party switch a prelude to 2012 Congressional run ...
There's been some mystery around state Rep. Aaron Pena's party switch from Republican to Democrat. Why would he do it? He was just reelected to another two-year term in the Texas House as a Democrat in a heavily Hispanic, heavily Democratic distri
Top roles for Reps. Smith, Dicks - State & Federal Government ...
The post opened up when the top Democrat on the panel, Missouri Rep. Ike Skelton, lost his bid for re-election. Skelton's likely successor, Texas Rep. Solomon Ortiz, is trailing his Republican opponent by roughly 800 votes and has asked ...
Adam Smith elected top Democrat on House Armed Services Committee ...
The post opened up when the top Democrat on the panel, Missouri Rep. Ike Skelton, lost his bid for re-election. Skelton's likely successor, Texas Rep. Solomon Ortiz, is trailing his Republican opponent by roughly 800 votes and has asked ...
UPDATE: In "Shameful Act," Republicans Kill Bill to Prevent Child ...
Barton Gordon [D, TN-6], Rep. Deborah Halvorson [D, IL-11], Rep. Phil Hare [D, IL-17], Rep. Eddie Johnson [D, TX-30], Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy [D, OH-15], Rep. Carolyn McCarthy [D, NY-4], Rep. John Olver [D, MA-1], Rep. Solomon Ortiz [D ...
Smith top Democrat on Armed Services Committee - Northwest - The ...
The post opened up when the top Democrat on the panel, Missouri Rep. Ike Skelton, lost his bid for re-election. Skelton's likely successor, Texas Rep. Solomon Ortiz, is trailing his Republican opponent by roughly 800 votes and has asked ...
Millennium Arts Center Advisory Board | Millennium Arts Center
Rep. Robert Menendez. Congressman — New Jersey. Rep. Patsy Mink. Congresswoman — Hawaii. Rep. Constance Morella. Congresswoman — Maryland. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton. Delegate — Washington, DC. Rep. Solomon Ortiz. Congressman — Texas ...
Dissenting Times: That pesky speed bump aka THE CONSTITUTION
Solomon Ortiz [D, TX-27] Rep. William Owens [D, NY-23] Rep. Frank Pallone [D, NJ-6] Rep. William Pascrell [D, NJ-8] Rep. Edward Pastor [D, AZ-4] Rep. Donald Payne [D, NJ-10] Rep. Nancy Pelosi [D, CA-8] Rep. Ed Perlmutter [D, CO-7] Rep. ...
House votes again to repeal 'Don't Ask' | Gay News from Gay Agenda ...
News from Washington Blade - Gay News U.S. Rep. Barney Frank. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key) The U.S. House today approved by a 75-vote margin. ... Solomon Ortiz (D-Texas) and Dan Boren (D-Okla.). Republicans who voted in favor of passing the le
Ortiz Only Texas Democrat To Vote Against Repeal Of DADT : Capitol ...
Recently defeated Congressman Solomon Ortiz, Sr. (D-Corpus Christi) was the only Texas Democrat to vote against the repeal. One-time Presidential candidate and Libertarian-leaning Congressman Ron Paul (R-Surfside) was the only ...
House votes again to repeal 'Don't Ask' : Washington Blade – Gay News
Rep. Buck McKeon (R-Calif.), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, was also critical of Pelosi for bringing the repeal measure to the floor at this time and said the timing wasn't right Congress to act on “Don't Ask, ... Solomon
DownWithTyranny!: Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Passes In The House ...
... repeal were Judy Biggert (R-IL), Mary Bono Mack (R-CA), Ahn Cao (R-LA), Charlie Dent (R-PA), the Diaz-Balart brothers (R-FL), Charles Djou (R-HI), Dave Reichert (R-WA) and the representative of South Beach and Key West, Ileana Ros- Lehtinen (R-FL). ...
Solomon: Texans add another come-from-behind defeat | American ...
Add to of a come-from-behind Another Improbable GOP Victory: Rep. Solomon Ortiz (D) Concedes In Texas 27. With Rep. Solomon Ortiz (D) conceding defeat in Texas . 1989: Packers Come From Behind to Defeat Saints Ohio State would beat ...
State of the Day - Texas
Ortiz was hurt by the Republican year, but his real problem were persistent allegations of severe ethical wrongdoing. The stink also helped defeat his son, State Rep. Solomon Ortiz, Jr. Farenthold is not Hispanic and looks likely to ...
Congressman Blake Farenthold Interview with Right Pundits » Right ...
Last month, Blake Farenthold defeated Solomon Ortiz, a 14 term Democrat in their Congressional election in the 27th District in Texas. The district is in southeastern Texas and is known for its Gulf industries, including oil and fishing ...
Speak South Texas: Aaron Peña: Congressional Dreams & The Fall of ...
To make matters more complicated, his son Solomon Ortiz Jr. took office as a state representative in the same district as his father. Now, while they stand markedly apart on certain issues, this association seems dynastic and has not ...
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