Rep. John Lewis
Democrat • 5th District, Georgia • 14th Term • Sworn In 1987
- 11 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 104 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 26 of 440)
- 142 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 119 of 440) 1 Made Into Law (Ranks 184 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Robert Andrews
- Rep. Christopher Gibson
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Jim Matheson
- Rep. Jeff Duncan
- Votes with party 96%
- Abstains: 9%
Person's Views
- Today: 23
- Past Seven Days: 96
- All-Time: 30,746
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
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H.R.2111 - Look-back Elimination Act of 2013Introduced May 22, 2013 1 Views
To eliminate the requirement that, to be eligible for foster care maintenance payments, a child would have been eligible for aid under the for...
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H.R.2108 - Foster Youth Higher Education Opportunities ActIntroduced May 22, 2013 5 Views
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid.
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H.R.2109 - Back to Basics Job Creation Act of 2013Introduced May 22, 2013 5 Views
To amend title XX of the Social Security Act to provide grants to support job creation initiatives, and for other purposes.
Most Recent Co-Sponsored Bills
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H.Res.268Introduced Jun 17, 2013 19 Views
Observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
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H.R.2384Introduced Jun 14, 2013 19 Views
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require that supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits be calculated with reference to...
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H.R.2359Introduced Jun 13, 2013 42 Views
To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure funding for grants to promote responsible fatherhood and strengthen low-income families...
Recent Voting History
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On Approving the JournalJune 19, 2013
Nay
(against party)
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H.Res.271 Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1947) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 271 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1947) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal years 2018, and for other purposesJune 19, 2013
Nay
(with party)
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H.Res.271 Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1947) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 271 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1947) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal years 2018, and for other purposesJune 19, 2013
Nay
(with party)
Videos of John Lewis
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On February 15, 2008 John Lewis was featured on the homepage of OpenCongress:
On Thursday, Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), one of Hillary Clinton's most prominent black supporters, <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/15/us/politics/15clinton.html?_r=1&sq=john%20lewis&st=nyt&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&scp=2&adxnnlx=1203113440-kOaFSQwm+8QKOm9tzonisg">said </a> that he will be casting his vote as a superdelegate for Barack Obama. “In recent days, there is a sense of movement and a sense of spirit,” he said in the interview in which he disclosed his voting preference. “Something is happening in America, and people are prepared and ready to make that great leap.”
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U.S. Congress - Rep. John Lewis, Georgia (D)

