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Rep. Vern Buchanan

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Term Start Term End Role    State  Party 
2007 2008 Representative FL Republican

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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.Res.1202 Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Guard Youth Challenge Day.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 1202 Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Guard Youth Challenge Day
Aye
July 22, 2008
H.Res.1311 Expressing support for the designation of National GEAR UP Day.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 1311 Expressing support for the designation of National GEAR UP Day
Aye
July 22, 2008
H.R.6493 To amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance aviation safety.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 6493 Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008
Aye
July 22, 2008

Voting Trends Analysis

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July 20, 2008 Detert has support of Carlton for Senate

Detert said she hopes District 23 voters put more stock in endorsements from local leaders like Carlton and US Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key. ...

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Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL


July 17, 2008 Foreclosure mess snags a former lawmaker

Even US Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, one of the wealthiest members of Congress, has had to sell real estate at a loss. ...

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Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL


July 16, 2008 Creating Credibility: 8 Years Later, There’s Still No Consensus on ...

In a close race for US Representative of the 13th District between Democrat Christine Jennings and Republican Vern Buchanan - Buchanan won by 369 votes ...

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Source: River Cities Reader, IA


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July 21, 2008 Nathan Robinson: Close Encounters With My Congressman: Learning to ...

I've had the misfortune to encounter Buchanan twice over the course of my eighteen years on this planet. Both meetings were excruciatingly awkward, and both punctured any idealism or hope I ever had.

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July 21, 2008 Nathan Robinson: Close Encounters With My Congressman: Learning to ...

The individual I want to tell you about is our new guy, Representative Vernon Buchanan (R-FL). Vern Buchanan (R-FL) was elected in one of the most ridiculous elections in our state's history (and since it's Florida, believe me, ...

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July 18, 2008 A Monopoly Game-Like Reliance In Florida

Even US Rep. Vern Buchanan, one of the wealthiest members of Congress, has had to sell real estate at a loss. In November 2006, Buchanan sold a condominium at the Residences at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota for $300000 less than he paid ...

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Source: The Housing Bubble Blog


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Campaign Contributions

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Top Funding Industry: Finance/Insur/RealEst
Top Contributor: Benderson Development ($29,200)
IndustryDonation% of total
Finance/Insur/RealEst $312,915 30.3 %
Other $129,150 12.5 %
Construction $124,500 12.1 %
Transportation $119,670 11.6 %
Ideology/Single-Issue $101,850 9.9 %
Misc Business $87,850 8.5 %
Lawyers & Lobbyists $50,309 4.9 %
Health $43,650 4.2 %
Agribusiness $26,850 2.6 %
Energy/Nat Resource $16,700 1.6 %
Communic/Electronics $12,700 1.2 %
Labor $3,000 0.3 %
Defense $2,000 0.2 %
Total:$1,031,144

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