Rep. Joe Barton
Republican • 6th District, Texas • 14th Term • Sworn In 1985
- 4 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 296 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 141 of 440)
- 152 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 377 of 440) 8 Made Into Law (Ranks 417 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. John Mica
- Rep. Dan Boren
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Walter Jones
- Rep. James McGovern
- Votes with party 92%
- Abstains: 6%
Person's Views
- Today: 20
- Past Seven Days: 173
- All-Time: 30,087
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
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H.R.3696 - College Football Playoff Act of 2011Introduced Dec 16, 2011 19 Views
To prohibit, as an unfair and deceptive act or practice, the promotion, marketing, and advertising of any post-season NCAA Division I football...
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H.R.2417 - Better Use of Light Bulbs ActHouse Defeats Jul 12, 2011 52 Views
To repeal certain amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to lighting energy efficiency, and for other purposes.
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H.R.2366 - Internet Gambling Prohibition, Poker Consumer Protection, and Strengthening UIGEA Act of 2011Introduced Aug 25, 2011 169 Views
To establish a program for State licensing of Internet poker, and for other purposes.
Most Recent Co-Sponsored Bills
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H.R.5651 - Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2012House Passed May 30, 2012 671 Views
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices, t...
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H.Con.Res.122Introduced May 07, 2012 31 Views
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, and for other purposes.
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H.R.4471 - Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012Introduced May 17, 2012 59 Views
To require analyses of the cumulative impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency that impact gasoline, diesel...
Recent Voting History
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H.R.5325 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 12 to H R 5325June 01, 2012
Nay
(with party)
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H.R.5325 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 10 to H R 5325June 01, 2012
Nay
(with party)
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H.R.5325 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 7 to H R 5325June 01, 2012
Nay
(with party)
Recent News Coverage
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06/02/12
Most Anti-Environment House of Representatives in History Tries to Do More Damage
Last week's House activity reveals how far-ranging the attacks are. On Monday, Representative Joe Barton (R-TX) brought his BULB Act to a vote. The bill would repeal the national energy efficiency standards for light bulbs enacted in 2007 by President Bush
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Huffington Post
06/01/12
Microsoft to make 'do not track' default in IE10
U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, issued a statement praising Microsoft's move. "This is a step in the right direction and an acknowledgement by the company that users want control of their personal information," he said. "Every consumer deserves the right to
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Seattle Post Intelligencer
05/31/12
Texas Dems nominate US Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson
"I'm very appreciative of their support and confidence," she told Dallas television station WFAA. Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Barton was another longtime incumbent who coasted to his party's nomination. Along the Texas coast, Republican U.S. Rep.
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Most Anti-Environment House of Representatives in History Tries to Do More Damage
Last week's House activity reveals how far-ranging the attacks are. On Monday, Representative Joe Barton (R-TX) brought his BULB Act to a vote. The bill would repeal the national energy efficiency standards for light bulbs enacted in 2007 by President Bush
Microsoft to make 'do not track' default in IE10
U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, issued a statement praising Microsoft's move. "This is a step in the right direction and an acknowledgement by the company that users want control of their personal information," he said. "Every consumer deserves the right to
Texas Dems nominate US Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson
"I'm very appreciative of their support and confidence," she told Dallas television station WFAA. Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Barton was another longtime incumbent who coasted to his party's nomination. Along the Texas coast, Republican U.S. Rep.
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06/02/12
Texas Hold Em... and Congressmen Fight for Federal Rights
Burgess has a history of fighting the 2007 law, along with fellow Texas Congressman Joe Barton, R-Ennis. In 2010, both lawmakers, with Rep. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, introduced a bill to repeal the section in the law ...
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06/01/12
El Paso congressional nominee advocates legalized marijuana to ...
FILE – In this June 17, 2010 file photo, Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas,questions BP CEO Tony Hayward during the House Oversight and Investigations subcommittee hearing on the role of BP in the Deepwater Horizon Explosion ...
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Ganja News
06/01/12
El Paso congressional nominee advocates legalized marijuana to ...
FILE – In this June 17, 2010 file photo, Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas,questions BP CEO Tony Hayward during the House Oversight and Investigations subcommittee hearing on the role of BP in the Deepwater Horizon Explosion ...
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Texas Hold Em... and Congressmen Fight for Federal Rights
Burgess has a history of fighting the 2007 law, along with fellow Texas Congressman Joe Barton, R-Ennis. In 2010, both lawmakers, with Rep. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, introduced a bill to repeal the section in the law ...
El Paso congressional nominee advocates legalized marijuana to ...
FILE – In this June 17, 2010 file photo, Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas,questions BP CEO Tony Hayward during the House Oversight and Investigations subcommittee hearing on the role of BP in the Deepwater Horizon Explosion ...
El Paso congressional nominee advocates legalized marijuana to ...
FILE – In this June 17, 2010 file photo, Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas,questions BP CEO Tony Hayward during the House Oversight and Investigations subcommittee hearing on the role of BP in the Deepwater Horizon Explosion ...
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Featured Members of Congress
On June 21, 2010 Joe Barton was featured on the homepage of OpenCongress:
Rep. Joe Barton [R, TX-6], the Ranking Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, is facing heat over his remarks to BP CEO Tony Hayward that the $20 billion escrow fund requested by President Obama is a "a "$20 billion shakedown." Barton also offered Hayward an apology. GOP leaders are threatening to remove Barton from his leadership position depending on what they hear from their constituents on his apology when they go back home to their districts.
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U.S. Congress - Rep. Joe Barton, Texas (R)

