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	'''David Bruce Vitter''' is the Junior [[U. S. Senate\| Senator]] from [[:Category:Members of the U.S. Congress from Louisiana\|Louisiana]]. He was formerly a [[Republican Party U.S.A.\| Republican]] member of the [[United States House of Representatives]], first elected in 1999, representing the First Congressional District of Louisiana.		'''David Bruce Vitter''' is the Junior [[U. S. Senate\| Senator]] from [[:Category:Members of the U.S. Congress from Louisiana\|Louisiana]]. He was formerly a [[Republican Party U.S.A.\| Republican]] member of the [[United States House of Representatives]], first elected in 1999, representing the First Congressional District of Louisiana.

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	==Record and controversies==		==Record and controversies==

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	==Contact==		==Contact==
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−	~~516 Hart Senate Office Building<br>~~
−	~~Washington, DC 20510<br>~~
−	~~Phone: 202-224-4623<br>~~
−	~~Fax: 202-228-5061<br>~~
−	~~[http://vitter.senate.gov/contact.cfm Web Email]<br>~~
−	~~[http://vitter.senate.gov/ Website]<br>~~

−	~~'''District Office - Alexandria:'''<br>~~	+	{{Contact info}}
−	~~2230 South MacArthur Drive Suite 4<br>~~	+
−	~~Alexandria, LA 71301<br>~~	+
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−	~~800 Lafayette Street Suite 1200<br>~~	+
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−	~~'''District Office - Lake Charles:'''<br>~~	+
−	~~3221 Ryan Street Suite E<br>~~	+
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−	~~'''District Office - Metairie:'''<br>~~	+
−	~~2800 Veterans Boulevard Suite 201<br>~~	+
−	~~Metairie, LA 70002<br>~~	+
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−	~~'''District Office - Monroe:'''<br>~~	+
−	~~1217 North 19th Street<br>~~	+
−	~~Monroe, LA 71201<br>~~	+
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−	~~'''District Office - Shreveport:'''<br>~~	+
−	~~920 Pierremont Road Suite 113<br>~~	+
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	==Articles and resources==		==Articles and resources==

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	As of January 2005, he occupies the Senate seat vacated by outgoing Senator [[w:John Breaux\|John Breaux]]. While he is widely believed to be the first Republican Senator elected in Louisiana, that title goes to [[w:John S. Harris\|John S. Harris]] who took his office as a senator in 1868. However, Vitter is the first to be elected by the general populace of Louisiana, while Harris was chosen by the state legislature before the [[w:Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution\|Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution]] made that procedure obsolete.		As of January 2005, he occupies the Senate seat vacated by outgoing Senator [[w:John Breaux\|John Breaux]]. While he is widely believed to be the first Republican Senator elected in Louisiana, that title goes to [[w:John S. Harris\|John S. Harris]] who took his office as a senator in 1868. However, Vitter is the first to be elected by the general populace of Louisiana, while Harris was chosen by the state legislature before the [[w:Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution\|Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution]] made that procedure obsolete.
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[[Image:davidvitter.jpg|thumb|David Vitter currently serves as the Jr. Senator for Louisiana]]
'''David Bruce Vitter''' is the Junior [[U. S. Senate| Senator]] from [[:Category:Members of the U.S. Congress from Louisiana|Louisiana]]. He was formerly a [[Republican Party U.S.A.| Republican]] member of the [[United States House of Representatives]], first elected in 1999, representing the First Congressional District of Louisiana. ([http://nationalatlas.gov/printable/images/preview/congdist/pagecgd109_la2.gif map])

==Record and controversies==
{{Congresspedia voting record}}

===Iraq War===
Vitter voted for the [[Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002]] that started the Iraq War.<ref>[http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2002/roll455.xml Roll call vote], Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.</ref>

{{Iraq War House record}}

===Environmental record===
''For more information on environmental legislation, see the [[Portal:Energy and Environment Policy (U.S.)|Energy and Environment Policy Portal]]''

===Transparency===

===Senate ethics committee clears Vitter of ties to Abramoff scandal===

The [[Louisiana Jena Band of Choctaws]] accused Vitter of being "in cahoots" with [[Jack Abramoff]] and his attempts to stymie the tribe's casino plans. The [[Senate Indian Affairs Committee]] found the allegations had no factual basis, with chairman [[John McCain]] (R-Ariz.) saying "The committee has seen absolutely no evidence whatsoever that Senator Vitter's opposition to (the proposed casino) had to do with anything other than his long-standing opposition to gambling." <ref>Bill Walsh, [http://web.archive.org/web/20050907221410/http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/washington/index.ssf?/base/news-1/112253289179960.xml "McCain defends Vitter as tribe cries foul," ''New Orleans Times Picayune'', July 28, 2005. Internet Archive capture from Sept. 7, 2005.</ref>
{{Main|Abramoff-Reed Indian Gambling Scandal}}

===Hurricane Katrina===
In the wake of 2005's [[w:Hurricane Katrina|Hurricane Katrina]], while New Orleans' flood levels were still rising in all areas, Vitter made an inaccurate statement that received notable media attention.

"In the metropolitan area in general, in the huge majority of areas, it's not rising at all. It's the same or it may be lowering slightly. In some parts of New Orleans, because of the 17th Street breach, it may be rising and that seemed to be the case in parts of downtown.

"I don't want to alarm everybody that, you know, New Orleans is filling up like a bowl. That's just not happening," said Vitter on August 30. [http://www.factcheck.org/article348.html]

In later days, Vitter gave the federal government's emergency response an "F grade" during an interview on Fox News's ''Hannity & Colmes'', but avoided criticising US President [[George W. Bush]]. [http://japantoday.com/e/?content=news&cat=8&id=348202]

===DC Madam scandal===

On July 9, 2007, Vitter released an apology after revealing that his telephone number appeared in the phone records of "[[Pamela Martin and Associates]]," a prostitution ring in the Washington, D.C. area organized by [[Deborah Jeane Palfrey]], who faces federal racketeering charges on the matter. The phone records were released on the Internet that day after a judge lifted a restraining order which had prevented their publication. In the Senator's statement, he said that "this was a very serious sin in my past for which I am, of course, completely responsible." Vitter was the first member of Congress to be caught up in the scandal. During his senatorial campaign in 2006, Vitter was accused of having an affair with a prostitute in New Orleans, an accusation which he denied. <ref>Shailagh Murray, [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/09/AR2007070902030.html?hpid=topnews "Senator's Number on 'Madam' Phone List,"] ''Washington Post'', July 10, 2007.</ref>

====Revelations of brothel patronage in Louisiana====

Following disclosure of Vitter's association with the "DC Madam scandal," a former New Orleans madam who operated a high-profile brothel there said that Vitter was a client at her establishment as well. [[Jeanette Maier]], the brothel operator, argued that Vitter was being unfairly smeared for his indiscretions, and in spite of his actions he was nonetheless a "good man." <ref> Kate Moran, [http://blog.nola.com/updates/2007/07/no_madam_ids_vitter_as_client.html "Former madam says Vitter was a client at Canal Street brothel,"] ''New Orleans Times Picayune'', July 10, 2007.</ref>

====Possible resignation and replacement====

Following revelations that Vitter had frequented brothels in both Washington, DC and New Orleans, Louisiana, top Louisiana Republicans discussed the possibility of asking Vitter to resign. The discussions suggested that if Vitter were asked to resign, the resignation would be part of a deal with Democratic Governor [[Kathleen Blanco]], wherein she would appoint a Republican replacement for Vitter, most likely former Governor [[David Treen]]. <ref> John Hill, [http://www.shreveporttimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070712/NEWS01/707120336/1060/NEWS01 "Republicans are pondering their next move over Vitter scandal,"] ''Shreverport Times'', July 12, 2007.</ref>

====Vitter speaks out====

On July 16, 2007, following a week of silence on the matter, Vitter denied having any relationship with prostitutes in New Orleans, but again confirmed having made calls to the DC Madam prostitution ring. His wife, Wendy, spoke with him, stating that she had forgiven her husband several years ago, upon finding out about the escort service. She pleaded for her family's privacy regarding the issue. The senator, who has focused on family-values in his campaigns, said he had been "trying to live up to the important values we believe" since admitting to his mistakes, vowing to resume his work in the Senate. <ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/07/16/vitter/index.html " Scandal-linked senator breaks a week of silence,"] ''CNN'', July 17, 2007.</ref>

====Watchdog group calls for ethics inquiry====

On July 19, 2007, [[Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington]] (CREW) filed a complaint with the [[Senate ethics committee]] to investigate whether Vitter's actions were considered "improper conduct which may reflect upon the Senate," a violation of [[U.S. Senate Rules|Senate rules]]. CREW Executive director [[Melanie Sloan]] wrote in the complaint, "Whether or not Sen. Vitter is ultimately adjudicated to have broken any criminal laws, the Senate may still discipline him for improper conduct as it has done for others in the past." Senate ethics committee rules allow outside groups to file ethics complaints against members.<ref name="Schor_7-19">Elana Schor, [http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/watchdog-group-asks-senate-ethics-panel-to-start-vitter-inquiry-2007-07-19.html "Watchdog group asks Senate ethics panel to start Vitter inquiry,"] ''The Hill.'' July 19, 2007.</ref>

====New Orleans prostitute claims relations with Vitter; passes lie detector test====

Vitter denied extramarital relations with New Orleans prostitute [[Wendy Cortez]], but Cortez insisted that they did indeed have relations and passed a lie detector test. Cortez's claims were promoted by ''Hustler'' magazine publisher [[Larry Flynt]], who said more revelations would be forthcoming soon. <ref>Elana Schor. [http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/flynt-throws-fresh-jab-at-vitter-2007-09-12.html "Flynt throws fresh jab at Vitter,"] ''The Hill.'' September 12, 2007.</ref>

====Ethics committee dismisses complaint====

On May 8, 2008, the [[Senate Ethics Committee]] dismissed a complaint filed against Vitter for his alleged involvement in the D.C. prostitution ring.<ref name="Raju_5-08">Manu Raju, [http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/ethics-panel-dismisses-vitter-complaint-2008-05-08.html "Ethics panel dismisses Vitter complaint,"] ''The Hill.'' May 8, 2007.</ref> The complaint, filed by [[Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington]], argued that Vitter should be admonished for improper conduct.<ref name="Schor_7-19" /> In a letter issued by the committee, its members wrote that Vitter had not been criminally charged nor had his conduct involved his public office. The committee therefore rejected the complaint without prejudice. <ref name="Raju_5-08" />

==Bio==
===Background===
He was born May 3, 1961 in New Orleans, was educated at Harvard University, Oxford University (and was a Rhodes Scholar), and Tulane University, and was a lawyer and member of the [[w:Louisiana House of Representatives|Louisiana House of Representatives]] before entering the House.

===Congressional Career===
As of January 2005, he occupies the Senate seat vacated by outgoing Senator [[w:John Breaux|John Breaux]]. While he is widely believed to be the first Republican Senator elected in Louisiana, that title goes to [[w:John S. Harris|John S. Harris]] who took his office as a senator in 1868. However, Vitter is the first to be elected by the general populace of Louisiana, while Harris was chosen by the state legislature before the [[w:Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution|Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution]] made that procedure obsolete.

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==Committees and Affiliations==
===Committees===
*[[Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation]]
**Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security
**Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security
**Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard
**Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs, Insurance, and Automotive Safety
*[[Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship]]
*[[Senate Special Committee on Aging]]
*[[Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works]]
**Subcommittee on Superfund and Environmental Health
**Subcommittee on Transportation Safety, Infrastructure Security and Water Quality
*[[Senate Committee on Foreign Relations]]
**Subcommittee on African Affairs
**Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs
**Subcommittee on International Operations and Organizations, Democracy and Human Rights

====Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)====
* [[Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation ]]
** Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs Product Safety and Insurance
** Subcommittee on Disaster Prevention and Prediction
** Subcommittee on Fisheries and the Coast Guard
** Subcommittee on Global Climate Change - Chair
** Subcommittee on National Ocean Policy Study
** Subcommittee on Trade Tourism and Economic Development
** Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine
* [[Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works ]]
** Subcommittee on Clean Air Climate Change and Nuclear Safety
** Subcommittee on Fisheries Wildlife and Water
* [[Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship]]

===Caucuses and Coalitions===
* Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus
* I-49 Congressional Caucus
* Republican Policy Committee

===Boards and other Affiliations===
* Member, Coastal Conservation Association
* Member, Ducks Unlimited
* Former Member, Louisiana Bar Association
* Member, National Rifle Association

==More Background Data==
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*[http://whereistand.com/DavidVitter/wizard See how you compare to David Vitter]

==Contact==
'''DC Office:''' 
516 Hart Senate Office Building 
Washington, DC 20510 
Phone: 202-224-4623 
Fax: 202-228-5061 
[http://vitter.senate.gov/contact.cfm Web Email] 
[http://vitter.senate.gov/ Website] 

'''District Office - Alexandria:''' 
2230 South MacArthur Drive Suite 4 
Alexandria, LA 71301 
Phone: 318-448-0169 
Fax: 318-448-0189 

'''District Office - Baton Rouge:''' 
858 Convention Street 
Baton Rouge, LA 70801 
Phone: 225-383-0331 
Fax: 252-383-0952 

'''District Office - Lafayette:''' 
800 Lafayette Street Suite 1200 
Baton Rouge, LA 70808 
Phone: 337-262-6898 
Fax: 337-262-6373 

'''District Office - Lake Charles:''' 
3221 Ryan Street Suite E 
Lake Charles, LA 70601 
Phone: 337-436-0453 
Fax: 337-436-3163 

'''District Office - Metairie:''' 
2800 Veterans Boulevard Suite 201 
Metairie, LA 70002 
Phone: 504-589-2753 
Fax: 504-589-2607 

'''District Office - Monroe:''' 
1217 North 19th Street 
Monroe, LA 71201 
Phone: 318-325-8120 
Fax: 318-325-9165 

'''District Office - Shreveport:''' 
920 Pierremont Road Suite 113 
Shreveport, LA 71106 
Phone: 318-861-0437 
Fax: 318-861-4865 

==Articles and resources==
===Resources===
*[http://vitter.senate.gov/ Official website]
*[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/elections/2004/candidates/294890/ Political Biography (Washington Post)]

===Local blogs and discussion sites===

===References===
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===Articles===
*Josh Catone, [http://rawstory.com/news/2007/Senator_Vitter_admits_number_on_DC_0709.html "Senator Vitter admits number on 'DC Madam' phone records,"] ''The Raw Story'', July 9, 2007. re [[Deborah Jeane Palfrey]]
*[http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/09/sen-vitter-on-dc-madam-list/ "Sen. Vitter on D.C. madam list,"] ''Think Progress'', July 9, 2007.
*[http://rawstory.com/news/2007/Vitter_snagged_by_2nd_madam_Flynt_0711.html "Second madam comes forward to 'defend' GOP senator, saying he paid call girls $300/hour,"] ''The Raw Story'', July 11, 2007.
*[http://www.citizensforethics.org/node/30138 "CREW releases 'Beyond DeLay: The 22 Most Corrupt Members of Congress (and two to watch)',"] [[Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington]], September 18, 2007.

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