Representative Chris CANNON (R)
3rd Congressional District, Utah
Republican, Years of Service: 7
| ACU Ratings for Representative CANNON: |
| Year 2003 |
88 |
| Year 2002 |
95 |
| Lifetime |
96 |
2003 Congressional Vote Breakdown:
- Budget Reform. H. Res. 5 (Roll Call 3)
2003-01-07
This resolution would have stopped the government from using "dynamic scoring" of the budget. Static scoring assumes taxpayer behavior will not change if taxes are cut. Dynamic scoring assumes tax cuts produced economic growth, which produced increases in tax revenue. ACU supports dynamic scoring and opposed the resolution. It was defeated 200-225 on 7 January 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: defeated
The vote was: 200-225
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Ban on Human Cloning. HR 534 (Roll Call 37)
2003-02-27
This "compromise" amendment would have allowed cloning of human embryos to initiate a pregnancy. ACU opposed the amendment. It was rejected174-231 on 27 February 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: defeated
The vote was: 174-231
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Medical Malpractice Reform. HR 5 (Roll Call 64)
2003-03-13
This bill imposed reasonable limits on attorneys' fees and punitive damages in medical malpractice cases. ACU supported the bill. It passed 229-196 on 13 March 2003.
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 229-196
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Gun Manufacturer Liability. HR 1036 (Roll Call 122)
2003-04-09
This amendment would have allowed negligence lawsuits against gun manufacturers, sellers and trade associations when criminals used firearms illegally. ACU opposed the amendment. It was defeated 144-280 on 9 April 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: defeated
The vote was: 144-280
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Arctic Energy Development. HR 6 (Roll Call 135)
2003-04-10
This amendment to the energy bill would have prohibited opening up needed domestic energy supplies on a tiny area in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. ACU opposed the amendment. It was defeated 197-228 on 10 April 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: defeated
The vote was: 197-228
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Forest Management. HR 1904 (Roll Call 200)
2003-05-20
This legislation allows the Forest Service to more aggressively thin forests to lower risks of wildfires, diseases and insect infestations. ACU supported the bill. It passed 256-170 on 20 May 2003.
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 256-170
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Military Abortions. HR 1588 (Roll Call 215)
2003-05-22
The House defeated this measure to allow abortions to be performed in U.S. military hospitals at taxpayers expense. ACU opposed the amendment. It was defeated 201-227 on 22 May 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: defeated
The vote was: 201-227
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Class Action Lawsuit Reform. HR 1115 (Roll Call 272)
2003-06-12
This bill would move many national class-action lawsuits out of local state courts into federal courts and stop the "court shopping" that costs consumers millions and enriches trial lawyers. ACU supported the bill. It passed 253-170 on 12 June 2003.
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 253-170
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- "Death Tax" Repeal. HR 8 (Roll Call 288)
2003-06-18
This measure would make permanent the temporary repeal of the death tax on family inheritances and businesses passed in 2001. ACU supported the bill. It passed 264-163 on 18 June 2003.
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 264-163
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Small Business Health Plans. HR 660 (Roll Call 290)
2003-06-19
The House agreed to take up a bill allowing small companies to band together and buy low-cost insurance for employees. ACU supported this effort, which passed 224-199 on 19 June 2003. (Note: Once this procedural move was adopted, many members switched their votes to pass the actual bill. ACU has rated the procedural vote as showing members' true position.)
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 224-199
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Savings Accounts. HR 2596 (Roll Call 328)
2003-06-26
This bill would allow individuals to deduct from their taxable income the cost of medical savings accounts designed to cover routine medical costs. ACU supported the measure. It passed 237-191 on 26 June 2003.
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 237-191
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- International Abortions. HR 1950 (Roll Call 362
2003-07-15
This bill would maintain the long-standing ban on using taxpayer funds for international population organizations that promote abortion. ACU supported this amendment. It was adopted 216-211 on 15 July 2003.
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 216-211
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- United Nations Funding. HR 1950 (Roll Call 365)
2003-07-15
This amendment would have capped U.S. contributions to the U.N. at no more than any other permanent member of the Security Council. ACU supported this amendment. It was defeated 187-237 on 15 July 2003.
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: defeated
The vote was: 187-237
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Arts Funding. HR 2691 (Roll Call 376)
2003-07-17
This bill increased taxpayer funding of the National Endowment for the Arts. ACU opposed taxpayer subsidies for artistic endeavors and the government control of the arts. The bill passed 225-200 on 17 July 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 225-200
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Pledge of Allegiance. HR 2799 (Roll Call 406)
2003-07-22
In the wake of the 9th Circuit Court ruling that reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools is unconstitutional, the House adopted a resolution supporting the saying of the Pledge in schools. ACU supported the measure. It passed 307-119 on 22 July 2003.
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 307-119
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Media Ownership. HR 2799 (Roll Call 407)
2003-07-22
This amendment would have established strict limits on radio and television licenses and increased the power of the federal government over broadcast media. ACU opposed the amendment. It was defeated 174-254 on 22 July 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: defeated
The vote was: 174-254
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Free Trade. HR 2738 (Roll Call 436)
2003-07-24
This measure would remove trade barriers between the United States and Chile, reducing prices and expanding choices for American consumers. ACU supported the agreement. It passed 270-156 on 24 July 2003.
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 270-156
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Federalization of Local Elections. HR 2989 (Roll Call 471)
2003-09-04
This amendment would have increased the power of the federal government over the conduct of local elections. ACU strongly opposed the trend toward federal control of elections. The amendment failed 186-228 on 4 September 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: defeated
The vote was: 186-228
This Representative voted: Absent
- Cuba Travel Ban. HR 2989 (Roll Call 483)
2003-09-09
This measure would have lifted the ban on travel to Communist Cuba by U.S. citizens. ACU opposed the amendment. It passed 227-188 on 9 September 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 227-188
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Private Sector Competition in Government Services. HR 2989 (Roll Call 486)
2003-09-09
This amendment would have blocked federal agencies from outsourcing functions that could be performed better by private sector contractors. ACU opposed this measure. It was rejected 205-211 on 9 September 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: defeated
The vote was: 205-211
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- School Choice. HR 2765 (Roll Call 490)
2003-09-09
This bill authorized a low-income school voucher program in the District of Columbia. ACU supported the program. It was adopted 209-208 on 9 September 2003.
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 209-208
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- "Partial-Birth" Abortion Ban. S. 3 (Roll Call 530)
2003-10-02
This bill would ban "partial-birth" abortion, a procedure in which the baby is almost completely delivered, then killed. ACU supported the bill. It passed 281-142 on 2 October 2003.
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 281-142
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Intelligence Activities. HR 2417 (Roll Call 649)
2003-11-20
This measure authorized spending for intelligence-related activities. ACU opposed the bill due to civil liberties concerns involving the USA PATRIOT Act. The bill passed 264-163 on 20 November 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 264-163
This Representative voted: In Opposition of ACU
- Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit. HR 1 (Roll Call 669)
2003-11-21
The Medicare prescription drug benefit bill marked the greatest expansion of a federal program in almost 40 years. The $400 billion bill will add trillions to the unfunded liability of Medicare and cause millions of seniors to lose their current drug coverage. The bill contained a "health savings account" provision favored by ACU (see #10), but on balance it could not be justified on conservative principles. ACU opposed it so strongly that the vote is double-weighted in this rating. It was adopted 220-215 on 21 November 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 220-215
This Representative voted: In Opposition of ACU
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Representative Thomas TANCREDO (R)
6th Congressional District, Colorado
Republican, Years of Service: 5
| ACU Ratings for Representative TANCREDO: |
| Year 2003 |
92 |
| Year 2002 |
100 |
| Lifetime |
97 |
2003 Congressional Vote Breakdown:
- Budget Reform. H. Res. 5 (Roll Call 3)
2003-01-07
This resolution would have stopped the government from using "dynamic scoring" of the budget. Static scoring assumes taxpayer behavior will not change if taxes are cut. Dynamic scoring assumes tax cuts produced economic growth, which produced increases in tax revenue. ACU supports dynamic scoring and opposed the resolution. It was defeated 200-225 on 7 January 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: defeated
The vote was: 200-225
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Ban on Human Cloning. HR 534 (Roll Call 37)
2003-02-27
This "compromise" amendment would have allowed cloning of human embryos to initiate a pregnancy. ACU opposed the amendment. It was rejected174-231 on 27 February 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: defeated
The vote was: 174-231
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Medical Malpractice Reform. HR 5 (Roll Call 64)
2003-03-13
This bill imposed reasonable limits on attorneys' fees and punitive damages in medical malpractice cases. ACU supported the bill. It passed 229-196 on 13 March 2003.
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 229-196
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Gun Manufacturer Liability. HR 1036 (Roll Call 122)
2003-04-09
This amendment would have allowed negligence lawsuits against gun manufacturers, sellers and trade associations when criminals used firearms illegally. ACU opposed the amendment. It was defeated 144-280 on 9 April 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: defeated
The vote was: 144-280
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Arctic Energy Development. HR 6 (Roll Call 135)
2003-04-10
This amendment to the energy bill would have prohibited opening up needed domestic energy supplies on a tiny area in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. ACU opposed the amendment. It was defeated 197-228 on 10 April 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: defeated
The vote was: 197-228
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Forest Management. HR 1904 (Roll Call 200)
2003-05-20
This legislation allows the Forest Service to more aggressively thin forests to lower risks of wildfires, diseases and insect infestations. ACU supported the bill. It passed 256-170 on 20 May 2003.
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 256-170
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Military Abortions. HR 1588 (Roll Call 215)
2003-05-22
The House defeated this measure to allow abortions to be performed in U.S. military hospitals at taxpayers expense. ACU opposed the amendment. It was defeated 201-227 on 22 May 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: defeated
The vote was: 201-227
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Class Action Lawsuit Reform. HR 1115 (Roll Call 272)
2003-06-12
This bill would move many national class-action lawsuits out of local state courts into federal courts and stop the "court shopping" that costs consumers millions and enriches trial lawyers. ACU supported the bill. It passed 253-170 on 12 June 2003.
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 253-170
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- "Death Tax" Repeal. HR 8 (Roll Call 288)
2003-06-18
This measure would make permanent the temporary repeal of the death tax on family inheritances and businesses passed in 2001. ACU supported the bill. It passed 264-163 on 18 June 2003.
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 264-163
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Small Business Health Plans. HR 660 (Roll Call 290)
2003-06-19
The House agreed to take up a bill allowing small companies to band together and buy low-cost insurance for employees. ACU supported this effort, which passed 224-199 on 19 June 2003. (Note: Once this procedural move was adopted, many members switched their votes to pass the actual bill. ACU has rated the procedural vote as showing members' true position.)
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 224-199
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Savings Accounts. HR 2596 (Roll Call 328)
2003-06-26
This bill would allow individuals to deduct from their taxable income the cost of medical savings accounts designed to cover routine medical costs. ACU supported the measure. It passed 237-191 on 26 June 2003.
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 237-191
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- International Abortions. HR 1950 (Roll Call 362
2003-07-15
This bill would maintain the long-standing ban on using taxpayer funds for international population organizations that promote abortion. ACU supported this amendment. It was adopted 216-211 on 15 July 2003.
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 216-211
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- United Nations Funding. HR 1950 (Roll Call 365)
2003-07-15
This amendment would have capped U.S. contributions to the U.N. at no more than any other permanent member of the Security Council. ACU supported this amendment. It was defeated 187-237 on 15 July 2003.
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: defeated
The vote was: 187-237
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Arts Funding. HR 2691 (Roll Call 376)
2003-07-17
This bill increased taxpayer funding of the National Endowment for the Arts. ACU opposed taxpayer subsidies for artistic endeavors and the government control of the arts. The bill passed 225-200 on 17 July 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 225-200
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Pledge of Allegiance. HR 2799 (Roll Call 406)
2003-07-22
In the wake of the 9th Circuit Court ruling that reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools is unconstitutional, the House adopted a resolution supporting the saying of the Pledge in schools. ACU supported the measure. It passed 307-119 on 22 July 2003.
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 307-119
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Media Ownership. HR 2799 (Roll Call 407)
2003-07-22
This amendment would have established strict limits on radio and television licenses and increased the power of the federal government over broadcast media. ACU opposed the amendment. It was defeated 174-254 on 22 July 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: defeated
The vote was: 174-254
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Free Trade. HR 2738 (Roll Call 436)
2003-07-24
This measure would remove trade barriers between the United States and Chile, reducing prices and expanding choices for American consumers. ACU supported the agreement. It passed 270-156 on 24 July 2003.
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 270-156
This Representative voted: In Opposition of ACU
- Federalization of Local Elections. HR 2989 (Roll Call 471)
2003-09-04
This amendment would have increased the power of the federal government over the conduct of local elections. ACU strongly opposed the trend toward federal control of elections. The amendment failed 186-228 on 4 September 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: defeated
The vote was: 186-228
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Cuba Travel Ban. HR 2989 (Roll Call 483)
2003-09-09
This measure would have lifted the ban on travel to Communist Cuba by U.S. citizens. ACU opposed the amendment. It passed 227-188 on 9 September 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 227-188
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Private Sector Competition in Government Services. HR 2989 (Roll Call 486)
2003-09-09
This amendment would have blocked federal agencies from outsourcing functions that could be performed better by private sector contractors. ACU opposed this measure. It was rejected 205-211 on 9 September 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: defeated
The vote was: 205-211
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- School Choice. HR 2765 (Roll Call 490)
2003-09-09
This bill authorized a low-income school voucher program in the District of Columbia. ACU supported the program. It was adopted 209-208 on 9 September 2003.
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 209-208
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- "Partial-Birth" Abortion Ban. S. 3 (Roll Call 530)
2003-10-02
This bill would ban "partial-birth" abortion, a procedure in which the baby is almost completely delivered, then killed. ACU supported the bill. It passed 281-142 on 2 October 2003.
ACU supported this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 281-142
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
- Intelligence Activities. HR 2417 (Roll Call 649)
2003-11-20
This measure authorized spending for intelligence-related activities. ACU opposed the bill due to civil liberties concerns involving the USA PATRIOT Act. The bill passed 264-163 on 20 November 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 264-163
This Representative voted: In Opposition of ACU
- Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit. HR 1 (Roll Call 669)
2003-11-21
The Medicare prescription drug benefit bill marked the greatest expansion of a federal program in almost 40 years. The $400 billion bill will add trillions to the unfunded liability of Medicare and cause millions of seniors to lose their current drug coverage. The bill contained a "health savings account" provision favored by ACU (see #10), but on balance it could not be justified on conservative principles. ACU opposed it so strongly that the vote is double-weighted in this rating. It was adopted 220-215 on 21 November 2003.
ACU opposed this bill.This bill was: passed
The vote was: 220-215
This Representative voted: In Support of ACU
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