U.S. Congress - Rep. Bobby Rush, Illinois (D) 
Rep. Bobby Rush
Democrat • 1st District, Illinois • 10th Term • Sworn In 1993
- 13 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 66 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 141 of 440)
- 295 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 114 of 440) 7 Made Into Law (Ranks 199 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Frank Pallone
- Rep. Walter Jones
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Dan Boren
- Rep. Jeb Hensarling
- Votes with party 93%
- Abstains: 11%
Person's Views
- Today: 49
- Past Seven Days: 286
- All-Time: 66,799
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
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H.Con.Res.121Introduced Apr 27, 2012 26 Views
Expressing the sense of Congress that as one of the world's important wetland and coastal marine ecosystems, the Niger Delta should be protect...
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H.R.3995 - Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2012Introduced Feb 16, 2012 31 Views
To prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and for o...
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H.R.3868Introduced Feb 01, 2012 14 Views
To grant the congressional gold medal to John H. Johnson in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the United States.
Most Recent Co-Sponsored Bills
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H.R.5799 - Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2012Introduced May 29, 2012 651 Views
To modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for individuals with disabilities, protect the ability of individuals to exercise th...
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H.R.5711 - Access to Substance Abuse Treatment Act of 2012Introduced May 10, 2012 196 Views
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants for treatment of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine ...
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H.R.5691 - Overdraft Protection Act of 2012Introduced Jun 01, 2012 43 Views
To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices related to the marketing and provision of overdraft coverage pro...
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
Aye
(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 Aye
(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 Aye
(with party)
Recent News Coverage
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06/01/12
Chicago Alderman Warns 'People Are Going to Get Hurt' in Labor Dispute
Earlier this year, Congressman and former Black Panther Bobby Rush also threatened Metra over African Americans not getting their fair share of the first $86 million being spent on the project. There is more to come; stay tuned as this story unfolds.
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Big Hollywood
06/01/12
Walsh spreading ‘old and tired’ stereotype
Yet in too many cases, they still have to knock down barriers just to earn an honest buck. That’s why U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Chicago) is threatening to shut down a planned $133 million Metra project in the Englewood area if black contractors ...
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Chicago Sun-Times
05/31/12
Beale predicts violence if Metra doesn’t hire more minorities for rail project
Earlier this year, the Chicago Sun-Times reported that U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Chicago) was threatening to stop Metra “in its tracks” unless black contractors get a piece of the pie. Rush went public after getting a tip from a Metra source that none of
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Chicago Sun-Times
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Chicago Alderman Warns 'People Are Going to Get Hurt' in Labor Dispute
Earlier this year, Congressman and former Black Panther Bobby Rush also threatened Metra over African Americans not getting their fair share of the first $86 million being spent on the project. There is more to come; stay tuned as this story unfolds.
Walsh spreading ‘old and tired’ stereotype
Yet in too many cases, they still have to knock down barriers just to earn an honest buck. That’s why U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Chicago) is threatening to shut down a planned $133 million Metra project in the Englewood area if black contractors ...
Beale predicts violence if Metra doesn’t hire more minorities for rail project
Earlier this year, the Chicago Sun-Times reported that U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Chicago) was threatening to stop Metra “in its tracks” unless black contractors get a piece of the pie. Rush went public after getting a tip from a Metra source that none of
Recent Blog Coverage
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05/24/12
In Texas Primary, Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson Faces Energetic ...
Whether he succeeds or instead faces the same fate that befell Obama in his failed 2000 primary challenge to Rep. Bobby Rush (Ill.) may depend in large part on how ready voters in the Texas district are to pass the political ...
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05/09/12
Faith Leaders Join Rush in Metra Protest | Chicago Citizens ...
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush, D-1st, led hundreds of protestors last Thursday in a march on Metra headquarters in downtown Chicago. The congressman is "disappointed" with the number of contracts Metra has awarded Black contractors in the ...
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citizen
05/04/12
More black firms wanted on Chicago rail project
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush led a protest march outside Metra offices on west Jackson Thursday, demanding Metra rebid the Englewood Flyover project because of a lack of minority hiring. (from left) Rush and U.S. Rep. Danny ...
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In Texas Primary, Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson Faces Energetic ...
Whether he succeeds or instead faces the same fate that befell Obama in his failed 2000 primary challenge to Rep. Bobby Rush (Ill.) may depend in large part on how ready voters in the Texas district are to pass the political ...
Faith Leaders Join Rush in Metra Protest | Chicago Citizens ...
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush, D-1st, led hundreds of protestors last Thursday in a march on Metra headquarters in downtown Chicago. The congressman is "disappointed" with the number of contracts Metra has awarded Black contractors in the ...
More black firms wanted on Chicago rail project
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush led a protest march outside Metra offices on west Jackson Thursday, demanding Metra rebid the Englewood Flyover project because of a lack of minority hiring. (from left) Rush and U.S. Rep. Danny ...
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