Rep. Melvin Watt
Democrat • 12th District, North Carolina • 10th Term • Sworn In 1993
- 56 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 99 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 50 of 440)
- 86 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 348 of 440) 1 Made Into Law (Ranks 339 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. David Price
- Rep. Walter Jones
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Dan Boren
- Rep. Tom Graves
- Votes with party 94%
- Abstains: 3%
Person's Views
- Today: 16
- Past Seven Days: 91
- All-Time: 17,338
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
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H.R.3941Introduced Feb 07, 2012 40 Views
To suspend temporarily the duty on Acid Red 278.
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H.R.3949Introduced Feb 07, 2012 40 Views
To suspend temporarily the duty on mixtures of (3-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 5-[(2-cyano-4-nitrophenyl)diazenyl]-2-[[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy) ethyl]amin...
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H.R.3970Introduced Feb 07, 2012 40 Views
To suspend temporarily the duty on mixtures of Reactive Red 198 and Reactive Red 239.
Most Recent Co-Sponsored Bills
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H.R.3868Introduced Feb 01, 2012 22 Views
To grant the congressional gold medal to John H. Johnson in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the United States.
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H.Res.521Introduced Feb 03, 2012 34 Views
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should work with the Government of Haiti to address gender-based v...
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H.R.3741 - Rilya Wilson ActIntroduced Jan 06, 2012 28 Views
To require State child welfare agencies to promptly report information on missing or abducted children to law enforcement authorities, and for...
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
(with 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
Nay
(with party)
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02/08/12
Rep. Watt still weighing whether to run again
U.S. Rep. Mel Watt said he's leaning toward running for reelection, but has yet to make a final decision. The Charlotte Democrat said he expects to decide this weekend. "If I’m not going to do it, I would want to give people who may be interested time to
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The News & Observer
02/08/12
Watt weighing whether to run again
...goes here U.S. Rep. Mel Watt said he's leaning toward running for re-election, but has yet to make a final decision. The Charlotte Democrat said he expects to decide this weekend. "If I'm not going to do it, I would want to give people who may be intere
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Charlotte Observer
02/08/12
Rep. Watt still weighing whether to run again
...Rep. Mel Watt said he's leaning toward running for reelection, but has yet to make a final decision. The Charlotte Democrat said he expects to decide this weekend. "If I’m not going to do it, I would want to give people who may be interested time to o
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Rep. Watt still weighing whether to run again
U.S. Rep. Mel Watt said he's leaning toward running for reelection, but has yet to make a final decision. The Charlotte Democrat said he expects to decide this weekend. "If I’m not going to do it, I would want to give people who may be interested time to
Watt weighing whether to run again
...goes here U.S. Rep. Mel Watt said he's leaning toward running for re-election, but has yet to make a final decision. The Charlotte Democrat said he expects to decide this weekend. "If I'm not going to do it, I would want to give people who may be intere
Rep. Watt still weighing whether to run again
...Rep. Mel Watt said he's leaning toward running for reelection, but has yet to make a final decision. The Charlotte Democrat said he expects to decide this weekend. "If I’m not going to do it, I would want to give people who may be interested time to o
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02/08/12
Meet the 112th | High Point Council signs off on register request
Rep. Mel Watt, D-12th, said Monday that he is reviewing the bill to determine his position on the legislation. Watt and Coble primarily serve High Point in the U.S. House of Representatives. pjohnson@hpe.com — 888-3528 ...
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High Point Enterprise
02/07/12
A thank you to the retiring Rep. Myrick (R-NC9) – PLUS: Rep. Watt ...
In related news, Rep. Mel Watt (D-NC12) may be considering retirement as well this year, according to COXTV's Scott MacFarlane: More N. Carolina drama looming? Rep Mel Watt says he's not decided whether he'll run for re-election.
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02/03/12
NC's Heath Shuler Won't Seek Re-Election to ... - The Church Report
U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler of North Carolina announced Thursday he won't seek re-election in what's become another blow to conservative Democrats on Capitol Hill and the party's state congressional delegation. ... NC-07 Mike McIntyre (D) Southeas
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Meet the 112th | High Point Council signs off on register request
Rep. Mel Watt, D-12th, said Monday that he is reviewing the bill to determine his position on the legislation. Watt and Coble primarily serve High Point in the U.S. House of Representatives. pjohnson@hpe.com — 888-3528 ...
A thank you to the retiring Rep. Myrick (R-NC9) – PLUS: Rep. Watt ...
In related news, Rep. Mel Watt (D-NC12) may be considering retirement as well this year, according to COXTV's Scott MacFarlane: More N. Carolina drama looming? Rep Mel Watt says he's not decided whether he'll run for re-election.
NC's Heath Shuler Won't Seek Re-Election to ... - The Church Report
U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler of North Carolina announced Thursday he won't seek re-election in what's become another blow to conservative Democrats on Capitol Hill and the party's state congressional delegation. ... NC-07 Mike McIntyre (D) Southeas
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