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Rep. Leonard Boswell

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2007 2008 Representative IA Democrat
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Recent Voting History

The votes below were taken by roll call, a voting procedure that records a vote from every Senator or Representative on the bill under consideration. This Member of Congress may have voted on other bills by the process known as "voice vote", but these votes are not recorded.
BillVoted
H.R.7221 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2008
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 7221 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act
Aye
October 02, 2008
S.3641 A bill to authorize funding for the National Crime Victim Law Institute to provide support for victims of crime under Crime Victims Legal Assistance Programs as a part of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984.
Table Motion to Reconsider: S 3641 To authorize funding for the National Crime Victim Law Institute to provide support for victims of crime under Crime Victims Legal Assistance Programs as a part of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984.
Aye
October 02, 2008
S.3641 A bill to authorize funding for the National Crime Victim Law Institute to provide support for victims of crime under Crime Victims Legal Assistance Programs as a part of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: S 3641 To authorize funding for the National Crime Victim Law Institute to provide support for victims of crime under Crime Victims Legal Assistance Programs as a part of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984.
Aye
October 02, 2008

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Leonard Boswell in the News feed

October 05, 2008 Boswell speaks, passes buckets, auctions

...is the year we’re gonna get it done,” announced U.S. Rep. Leonard Boswell.  “Thank you for sending Bruce Braley and Dave Loebsack, the great members that they are.” Assuring the crowd that even if two more Democrats were added to Iowa’s congr

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Source: Iowa Independent


October 04, 2008 Iowa delegation explains votes

...was the only one to change his vote. On Monday, he rejected the bill; on Friday, he supported it. WHY THEY VOTED YES Rep. Leonard Boswell: "Today, the House of Representatives did the right thing and voted for the good of the country. The plan we voted

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Source: Des Moines Register


October 01, 2008 Voters venting to Reps following bailout vote

Meanwhile, Rep. Leonard Boswell (D-Iowa) and Rep. Ellison, both of whom supported the bill, have not been inundated with angry calls. ...

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Source: Minnesota Independent, MN


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Leonard Boswell in the Blogs feed

October 04, 2008 Boswell speaks, passes buckets, auctions

“This is the year we’re gonna get it done,” announced US Rep. Leonard Boswell. “Thank you for sending Bruce Braley and Dave Loebsack, the great members that they are.” Assuring the crowd that even if two more Democrats were added t

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Source: Iowa Independent


October 03, 2008 House bailout debate/vote thread

Dave Loebsack and Leonard Boswell voted for the bailout on Monday and will surely support this version too. I don't expect Tom Latham or Steve King to change their votes against the bailout. Braley to Support Financial Rescue Bill, ...

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Source: Bleeding Heartland - Front Page


October 03, 2008 Iowa Dems support bailout, GOP continues opposition

Braley, along with fellow Democratic lawmakers Leonard Boswell and Dave Loebsack, joined with 260 other members of Congress from both parties to pass the bill that failed on Monday. Republicans Tom Latham and Steve King continued their ...

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Campaign Contributions

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Top Funding Industry: Labor
Top Contributor: National Pork Producers Council ($11,000)
IndustryDonation% of total
Labor $199,000 16.7 %
Ideology/Single-Issue $192,800 16.2 %
Agribusiness $155,050 13.0 %
Finance/Insur/RealEst $128,750 10.8 %
Transportation $113,640 9.6 %
Lawyers & Lobbyists $89,700 7.5 %
Construction $76,100 6.4 %
Misc Business $67,664 5.7 %
Health $51,950 4.4 %
Other $49,850 4.2 %
Communic/Electronics $34,100 2.9 %
Energy/Nat Resource $21,100 1.8 %
Defense $9,500 0.8 %
Total:$1,189,204

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