U.S. Congress - Neil Abercrombie In The News 
Neil Abercrombie
Democrat • 11 Terms • Sworn In 1985
- 19 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 179 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 141 of 440)
- 304 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 246 of 440) 12 Made Into Law (Ranks 274 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. André Carson
- Rep. Frank LoBiondo
- Least often votes with:
- Walter Minnick
- Rep. Paul Broun
- Votes with party 98%
- Abstains: 13%
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Impact of special Hawaii election to be explored at legislative hearing
...procedural impacts of a special congressional election that is set for May 22. The all-mail election was called after U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie resigned last Sunday in order to focus on his campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor. The House
Brief Asides
...has a good track record on such predictions. For ambivalent house-hunters, his advice boils down to this: Buy now. Neil Abercrombie is off the hook. Vote counters had said that his resignation this week could cost supporters of health care reform a majo
New York Rep. Massa calls it quits
...Democrats and 19 Republicans have announced they will not seek another term. Two other Democrats, Robert Wexler of Florida and Neil Abercrombie of Hawaii, stepped down this year before their terms expired. To report corrections and clarifications, co
Hawaii's all-mail congressional election set for May 22
...The state Office of Elections has set May 22 to hold a special, all-mail election to fill the seat of former U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie. Nago says all registered voters in the 1st Congressional District will receive a ballot by early May. Completed ball
Democrats seem ready to trade House seats for healthcare reform
...Monday’s resignation of Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D) of Hawaii to run for governor, Democrats are down to a 76-seat majority to move a historic healthcare reform bill through the House. On paper, it’s a formidable edge, especially with House rules that
Abercrombie cites leadership 'crisis'
...that kind of politics, and I don't think the people are interested in that kind of politics," Abercrombie said. Former U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie says he is in the race for governor because Hawaii is experiencing "a crisis in leadership" with the best e
Already gone: Nathan Deal missed 50% of votes in 2010
...announcement comes a day after the resignation of an all-but-sure “yes” vote for Democrats: Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawaii. Abercrombie, like Deal, is running for governor, and wants to concentrate on his campaign full-time. The other two vacancies were
Georgia House Republican to step down next week
...Rep. Robert Wexler of Florida resigned at the beginning of the year to head up the Center for Middle East Peace, Rep. Neil Abercrombie of Hawaii stepped down this past weekend to concentrate full time on his bid for governor, and Rep. John Murtha of Pen
Abercrombie resigns post
...has an opening in the U.S. House of Representatives after now-former Rep. Neil Abercrombie resigned yesterday to run for governor. A special election to fill the vacancy will be held May 22. Three major candidates are vying for the seat: Republican City
Aloha Neil Abercrombie
...go.” In Hawaii culture it has come to symbolize the ultimate bravery and sacrifice for others and for one's ideals. Both Rep. Neil Abercrombie and President Obama (who went to high school together at Punahou in Honolulu) would know the story of Eddie.
Rove urges GOP to find voter links
...night was City Councilman Charles Djou, who is running for the 1st Congressional District seat being vacated tomorrow by Rep. Neil Abercrombie. Rove said Djou "has a good shot" at winning. "The House race is going to be an important race. Djou can win,"
The president's high-stakes gamble on health care
...But two of those yes votes are gone: John Murtha of Pennsylvania died; Robert Wexler of Florida resigned. A third, Neil Abercrombie of Hawaii, is leaving at the end of the month to run for governor. The lone Republican voting for the measure, Joseph Cao
Special election for Abercrombie's seat set for May 22
...state Office of Elections has tentatively set May 22 for a special election to fill out the remainder of U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie's term in Congress. Abercrombie, D-Hawaii, is resigning on Sunday to return to the Islands and campaign full time in the
The Health Care Summit isn't a Negotiation. It's a Math Problem
...time. Rep. Murtha passed away, Robert Wexler resigned so he could head up a Middle East peace focused think tank and Neil Abercrombie leaves Friday to run for Governor in Hawaii. The only Republican to vote for the bill last time round, Rep. Joseph Cao,
May 22 Set As Tentative Special Election Date
...has set May 22 as the tentative date for a special election to fill the congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie. Abercrombie is expected to resign on Sunday to campaign full time in the Democratic primary for governor. Democrats f
Cantor says House doesn't have the votes to pass health bill
...to 205. Rep. Robert Wexler (D-Fla.) has stepped down from the House and Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) recently passed away. Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii) has said he will leave the House by the end of the month to focus full time on his gubernatorial cam
Race-based gov't: the aloha land grab
...of their Hawaiian bloodlines to those who can. This ugly bill, a project of Hawaii Democrats Sen. Daniel Akaka and Rep. Neil Abercrombie, is morally deformed and almost certainly unconstitutional -- but still seems likely to become law. The bill wrongly
Lingle, Bennett objections stand
...I am certain that the bill protects the interests of all the people in Hawai'i," Akaka said in a statement. Rep. Neil Abercrombie agreed, saying that the state and federal governments are "well protected" and in no danger of losing their own sovereignty
Native Hawaiian bill passed by U.S. House, awaits Senate vote
...of Queen Lili'uokalani, that we are closer to meeting today." Democrats wanted to ensure that the bill passed before Rep. Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawai'i, leaves Congress at the end of this week to run for governor. "It is the culmination of a legislative l
Abercrombie’s departure
... But unlike many other House members, Abercrombie did not take cheap partisan shots. Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii), who is running for governor, is serving his last week in the House. Abercrombie is a rare breed in the lower chamber. He is res
Democrats Cling to Reconciliation as Option to Pass Health Care Reform
...and since then, Democrat John Murtha of Pennsylvania has died, Democrat Robert Wexler of Florida retired, Democrat Neil Abercrombie of Hawaii retired this week and Republican Joseph Cao of Louisiana has said despite a yes vote last time he will not vote
America can only be Right: Do They have Enough Votes?
...do so again because of objections to the abortion language. In addition, Florida’s Robert Wexler unexpectedly resigned, Rep. Neil Abercrombie announced plans to retire at the end of this month to run for governor of Hawaii and Rep. John Murtha passed
The Big Bluff?
...last November. Since then, Rep. Robert Wexler of Florida has resigned, Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania has died, and Rep. Neil Abercrombie plans to resign next week to run for governor of Hawaii. In addition, Rep. Joseph Cao, the lone Republican to bac
The Big Bluff?
...last November. Since then, Rep. Robert Wexler of Florida has resigned, Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania has died, and Rep. Neil Abercrombie plans to resign next week to run for governor of Hawaii. In addition, Rep. Joseph Cao, the lone Republican to bac
Abercrombie Campaign Plans Grand Opening For Headquarters
...-- U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie is planning to hold a grand opening celebration and blessing of his gubernatorial headquarters on Saturday, Feb. 27. The grand opening will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Abercrombie for Governor Headquarters on t
Volatile environment endangers more governors
...General Terry Goddard. (Previous ranking: 13) 7. Hawaii (R): Democrats are heading for a nasty primary between Rep. Neil Abercrombie, who is expected to resign his House seat later this month, and Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann. Abercrombie's attack on H
Rep. Abercrombie Still Plans to Retire This Month, Attacks AmSpec
...Rep. Neil Abercrombie of Hawaii on Friday reiterated his intention to retire at the end of the month to run for governor, and oddly blasted me for writing a blog post suggesting it would complicate Democratic efforts to pass a health care bill. Here
Special election may be delayed; commission chooses Nago
...special congressional election to replace outgoing Rep. Neil Abercrombie may be delayed beyond May 1 because of the time it takes to buy voting machines, deal with legal challenges and mail ballots. The state Elections Commission yesterday appointed Sco
New chief elections officer selected for Hawaii; no special election date set yet
...of Nago's responsibilities will be to set the date for a special election to fill the remaining term of U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie, who is resigning to campaign in the Democratic primary for governor. "The proclamation for the date has to be set by the
Inouye planning for less-robust military presence
...to try to deliver federal money and projects to Hawai'i. The state's loss of seniority by the resignation of U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawai'i, who is running in Hawai'i's Democratic primary for governor, will place a larger burden on Inouye. "There
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