U.S. Congress - Senator Richard Burr, North Carolina (R) 
Senator Richard Burr
Republican • North Carolina • 7th Term • Sworn In 1995
Current Term
2011 - 2017
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- 16 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 38 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 8 of 100)
- 63 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 64 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 73 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Jeff Flake
- Sen. Joe Manchin
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Susan Collins
- Sen. Bernard Sanders
- Votes with party 93%
- Abstains: 3%
Campaign Contributions
This is a list of the top 10 industries giving campaign contributions to Richard Burr in 2009-2010, the most recent fundraising cycle for which we have campaign contribution data.*
| Industry | Individual | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employer Listed/Category Unknown | $663,408 | $0 | $663,408 |
| Health Professionals | $165,600 | $118,663 | $284,263 |
| Retired | $247,735 | $0 | $247,735 |
| Leadership PACs | $0 | $247,030 | $247,030 |
| Pharmaceuticals/Health Products | $51,300 | $169,319 | $220,619 |
| No Employer Listed or Found | $218,932 | $0 | $218,932 |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $145,447 | $65,500 | $210,947 |
| Insurance | $65,000 | $129,000 | $194,000 |
| Lobbyists | $166,880 | $8,000 | $174,880 |
| Electric Utilities | $96,975 | $64,499 | $161,474 |
This is a list of the top 10 interest groups giving campaign contributions to Richard Burr in 2009-2010.*
| Interest Group | Individual | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employer listed but category unknown (Employer Listed/Category Unknown) |
$663,408 | $0 | $663,408 |
| Retired (Retired) |
$247,735 | $0 | $247,735 |
| No employer listed or discovered (No Employer Listed or Found) |
$218,932 | $0 | $218,932 |
| Republican leadership PAC (Leadership PACs) |
$0 | $215,000 | $215,000 |
| Attorneys & law firms (Lawyers/Law Firms) |
$144,197 | $63,500 | $207,697 |
| Lobbyists & Public Relations (Lobbyists) |
$166,880 | $8,000 | $174,880 |
| Other physician specialists (Health Professionals) |
$89,650 | $60,000 | $149,650 |
| Homemakers, students & other non-income earners (Homemakers/Non-income earners) |
$122,975 | $0 | $122,975 |
| Pharmaceutical manufacturing (Pharmaceuticals/Health Products) |
$25,100 | $89,000 | $114,100 |
| Gas & Electric Utilities (Electric Utilities) |
$83,075 | $21,499 | $104,574 |
| Security brokers & investment companies (Securities & Investment) |
$64,050 | $34,000 | $98,050 |
| Tobacco & Tobacco products (Tobacco) |
$68,625 | $28,050 | $96,675 |
| Insurance companies, brokers & agents (Insurance) |
$28,550 | $55,500 | $84,050 |
| Physicians (Health Professionals) |
$53,250 | $21,000 | $74,250 |
| Commercial banks & bank holding companies (Commercial Banks) |
$20,100 | $50,500 | $70,600 |
| Restaurants & drinking establishments (Food & Beverage) |
$19,106 | $43,500 | $62,606 |
| Republican/Conservative (Republican/Conservative) |
$53,800 | $7,500 | $61,300 |
| Hospitals (Hospitals/Nursing Homes) |
$18,800 | $39,900 | $58,700 |
| Defense aerospace contractors (Defense Aerospace) |
$1,300 | $57,000 | $58,300 |
| Real estate (Real Estate) |
$52,500 | $0 | $52,500 |
| Accident & health insurance (Insurance) |
$14,100 | $36,000 | $50,100 |
| Accountants (Accountants) |
$12,200 | $35,999 | $48,199 |
| Medical supplies manufacturing & sales (Pharmaceuticals/Health Products) |
$12,500 | $34,319 | $46,819 |
| Electric Power utilities (Electric Utilities) |
$13,400 | $32,500 | $45,900 |
| Republican Party Committees (Party Committees) |
$0 | $42,600 | $42,600 |
Fundraisers
Below are the three latest fundraising events for Richard Burr.
When: September 28, 2010
What: Breakfast
Where: The Caucus Room
Beneficiaries: Richard Burr
Contributions: $2,500 PAC Co-Host; $2,400 Individual Host; $1,000 Attendee
Make Checks Payable To: The Richard Burr Committee
What: Breakfast
Where: The Caucus Room
Beneficiaries: Richard Burr
Contributions: $2,500 PAC Co-Host; $2,400 Individual Host; $1,000 Attendee
Make Checks Payable To: The Richard Burr Committee
When: September 16, 2010
What: Golf Outing
Where: Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club
Beneficiaries: Richard Burr
Contributions: $2,500 PAC; $1,500 Individual
Make Checks Payable To: The Richard Burr Committee
What: Golf Outing
Where: Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club
Beneficiaries: Richard Burr
Contributions: $2,500 PAC; $1,500 Individual
Make Checks Payable To: The Richard Burr Committee
When: August 04, 2010
What: Krispy Kreme Breakfast
Where: National Republican Senatorial Committee
Beneficiaries: Richard Burr
Contributions: $1,000 PAC Host (2 tickets); $500 PAC; "Whatever you can afford" Individual
Make Checks Payable To: The Richard Burr Committee
What: Krispy Kreme Breakfast
Where: National Republican Senatorial Committee
Beneficiaries: Richard Burr
Contributions: $1,000 PAC Host (2 tickets); $500 PAC; "Whatever you can afford" Individual
Make Checks Payable To: The Richard Burr Committee
Campaign contribution data provided by OpenSecrets.org, the nonpartisan guide to money in politics. * Contribution data is constantly being updated and this page may not be entirely up to date. For the most current info visit Richard Burr's OpenSecrets profile.
Official website: http://www.burr.senate.gov
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Washington, DC 20510
217 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-3154
Fax: 202-228-2981
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