Scorecard: FreedomWorks 2007 Senate Scorecard

Org. position: Nay

Description:

"This legislation is a massive $300 billion taxpayer subsidy to private agribusinesses. “Nay” votes are scored."

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.freedomworks.org/keyvotes/2007_senate.php)

Scorecard: American Conservative Union 2007 Senate Scorecard

Org. position: Nay

Description:

"Although the Senate had earlier voted for new energy regulations, the House then revised them, and the Senate refused to shut off debate and move to a final vote on the revised bill mandating increased automobile mileage, the production of 36 billion gallons of “biofuels” by 2022, and new energy efficiency standards on appliances, lights, and other consumer goods while increasing taxes on domestic oil and gas companies. ACU opposes expansion of federal authority into the economy and so opposed this bill. ACU opposed this massive expansion of welfare programs."

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.acuratings.org/)

Scorecard: Americans for Democratic Action 2007 Senate Scorecard

Org. position: Aye

Description:

"It would direct the Energy Department to set new energy efficiency standards. The additional amendment would strike a provision requiring utilities to produce 15 percent of their electricity from alternative sources by 2020. It also would increase to $21.8 billion a package of tax incentives that would be offset in part by eliminating or reducing $13 billion in subsidies for major oil and gas companies."

(Original scorecard available at http://www.adaction.org/pages/publications/voting-records.php

Scorecard: National Journal 2007 Senate Scorecard

Org. position: Nay

Description:

"Limit debate on the energy bill to increase fuel-efficiency standard to 35 miles per gallon by 2020 and shift energy-tax incentives. December 13. (59-40; 60 votes required to invoke cloture)"

(Original scorecard available at http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/senate_votes.htm