U.S. Congress - Rep. Spencer Bachus, Alabama (R) 
Rep. Spencer Bachus
Republican • 6th District, Alabama • 10th Term • Sworn In 1993
- 7 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 373 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 141 of 440)
- 192 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 274 of 440) 6 Made Into Law (Ranks 339 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Steve Womack
- Rep. Dan Boren
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Walter Jones
- Rep. Barbara Lee
- Votes with party 95%
- Abstains: 2%
Person's Views
- Today: 32
- Past Seven Days: 185
- All-Time: 25,784
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
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H.R.3549 - Congressional Blind Trust Act of 2011Introduced Dec 02, 2011 27 Views
To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require Members of Congress to place their stocks, bonds, commodities futures, and other form...
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H.R.2919 - Community Shelter Protection Act of 2011Introduced Oct 13, 2011 13 Views
To eliminate the reimbursement requirement for certain tornado shelters constructed with Federal assistance, and for other purposes.
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H.R.2321 - Southeastern Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2011Introduced Jun 23, 2011 19 Views
To provide temporary tax relief for areas damaged by 2011 Southeastern severe storms, tornados, and flooding, and for other purposes.
Most Recent Co-Sponsored Bills
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H.R.3871 - Proprietary Information Protection Act of 2012Introduced Feb 01, 2012 28 Views
To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to preserve privilege for information submitted to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Pro...
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H.R.3842Introduced Jan 31, 2012 97 Views
To prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specified State laws that support the enforcement of Federal immigration laws.
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H.R.3844 - Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990Introduced Jan 31, 2012 96 Views
To provide for greater transparency and honesty in the Federal budget process.
Recent Voting History
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H.R.3521 Expedited Legislative Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act of 2011
On Passage: H R 3521 To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions, and for other purposesFebruary 08, 2012
Nay
(against party)
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H.R.3521 Expedited Legislative Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act of 2011
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 2 to H R 3521February 08, 2012
Aye
(against party)
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H.Res.540 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3521) to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 540 Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3521, the Expedited Legislative Line-Item Veto and Rescissions ActFebruary 08, 2012 Aye
(with party)
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02/08/12
House Republicans Prepare Vote On Watered Down Congressional Insider Trading Ban
Since a 60 Minutes report showed that Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-AL) profited from information he obtained in private economic briefings in 2008, Congress has moved quickly to pass a bill to ban insider trading by its members. The Senate passed its ...
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Think Progress
02/08/12
Bachus announces fire grant for Isabella Fire and Rescue
Congressman Spencer Bachus announced Feb. 1 that the Isabella Fire and Rescue Company in Maplesville has been awarded a $213,750 federal fire grant for the purchase of a new fire truck. “Firefighters are on the front lines every day ...
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Clanton Advertiser
02/08/12
House Republicans introduce their version of bill to ban insider trading by federal officials
"60 Minutes" also raised questions about stock purchases by House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, and Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Ala., the current chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. Both denied any wrongdoing. The House is expected to ...
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Minneapolis Star Tribune
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House Republicans Prepare Vote On Watered Down Congressional Insider Trading Ban
Since a 60 Minutes report showed that Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-AL) profited from information he obtained in private economic briefings in 2008, Congress has moved quickly to pass a bill to ban insider trading by its members. The Senate passed its ...
Bachus announces fire grant for Isabella Fire and Rescue
Congressman Spencer Bachus announced Feb. 1 that the Isabella Fire and Rescue Company in Maplesville has been awarded a $213,750 federal fire grant for the purchase of a new fire truck. “Firefighters are on the front lines every day ...
House Republicans introduce their version of bill to ban insider trading by federal officials
"60 Minutes" also raised questions about stock purchases by House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, and Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Ala., the current chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. Both denied any wrongdoing. The House is expected to ...
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02/08/12
Meet the 112th | Herrera Beutler seeks hearing on FDIC's loan sales
Their two-page letter is addressed to Rep. Spencer Bachus, R.-Alabama, chair of the Financial Services Committee, and Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Texas, chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
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The Columbian
02/08/12
Republicans in Drag: Representative Spencer Bachus, Alabama
Representative Spencer Bachus, Alabama · Senator Roger Wicker, Mississippi · Representative John Campbell, California · Representative Rob Wittman, Virginia · Representative Mark Almodei and Senator Dean Helle.
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Al Tecacca
02/08/12
NBC Politics - House GOP introduces its insider trading bill
The "60 Minutes" program also raised questions about stock purchases by House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, and Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Ala., the current chairman of the House Financial Services Committee.
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The Associated Press
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Meet the 112th | Herrera Beutler seeks hearing on FDIC's loan sales
Their two-page letter is addressed to Rep. Spencer Bachus, R.-Alabama, chair of the Financial Services Committee, and Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Texas, chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Republicans in Drag: Representative Spencer Bachus, Alabama
Representative Spencer Bachus, Alabama · Senator Roger Wicker, Mississippi · Representative John Campbell, California · Representative Rob Wittman, Virginia · Representative Mark Almodei and Senator Dean Helle.
NBC Politics - House GOP introduces its insider trading bill
The "60 Minutes" program also raised questions about stock purchases by House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, and Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Ala., the current chairman of the House Financial Services Committee.
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