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J. Dennis Hastert

J. Dennis Hastert on Taxes

RepublicanIL

Taxes102 votes · 72.2/100 consistent
Raise revenueCut taxes

273 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Taxes. 102 of them counted toward the score above: 13 toward “Raise revenue” and 89 toward “Cut taxes”.

The other 171 did not count: 134 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 37 were ones they did not cast a yea or nay on. They are listed below anyway, marked as not scored, because a filtered list of votes is not a voting record.

DateWhat was voted onVotedCounted as
2007-11-09Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007H.R. 3996 · 110th Congress · On PassageDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2007-11-06Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax ActH.R. 3997 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaCut taxes
2007-10-30Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007H.R. 3678 · 110th Congress · Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Senate AmendmentYeaCut taxes
2007-10-18Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization ActH.R. 976 · 110th Congress · Passage, Objections of the President NotwithstandingNayCut taxes
2007-10-16Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007H.R. 3678 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaCut taxes
2007-10-10Tax Collection Responsibility ActH.R. 3056 · 110th Congress · On PassageDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2007-10-10Tax Collection Responsibility ActH.R. 3056 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsDid not voteDirection not readable
2007-10-04Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007.H.R. 3648 · 110th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
2007-10-04Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007.H.R. 3648 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2007-10-03Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization ActH.R. 976 · 110th Congress · On Postponing to a Date CertainNayDirection not readable
2007-09-25Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization ActH.R. 976 · 110th Congress · Agree to Senate Amendments with AmendmentsNayCut taxes
2007-09-25Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 976, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for small businesses, and for other purposesH.Res. 675 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
2007-09-25Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 976, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for small businesses, and for other purposesH.Res. 675 · 110th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionNayDirection not readable
2007-08-04Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007H.R. 2776 · 110th Congress · On PassageDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2007-08-04Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007H.R. 2776 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsDid not voteDirection not readable
2007-04-19Adjustment of Estimated Tax Payment Safe Harbor for Individual Taxpayers with Adjusted Gross Income Greater than $5 MillionH.R. 1906 · 110th Congress · On PassageNayCut taxes
2007-04-17Taxpayer Protection ActH.R. 1677 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2007-02-16Small Business Tax Relief ActH.R. 976 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2006-12-08Tax Relief and Health Care ActH.R. 6111 · 109th Congress · On Motion to Agree to Senate Amendment with AmendmentYeaCut taxes
2006-07-29Estate Tax and Extension of Tax Relief ActH.R. 5970 · 109th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
2006-07-29Estate Tax and Extension of Tax Relief ActH.R. 5970 · 109th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2006-07-28Providing for the consideration of H.R. 5970, Estate Tax and Extension of Tax Relief Act and H.R. 4, Pension Protection ActH.Res. 966 · 109th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2006-06-22Permanent Estate Tax Relief ActH.R. 5638 · 109th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
2006-06-22Permanent Estate Tax Relief ActH.R. 5638 · 109th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2006-06-22Permanent Estate Tax Relief ActH.R. 5638 · 109th Congress · Table Appeal of the Ruling of the ChairYeaDirection not readable
2006-05-10Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation ActH.R. 4297 · 109th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaCut taxes
2006-05-10Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation ActH.R. 4297 · 109th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2006-03-16Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation ActH.R. 4297 · 109th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesNayDirection not readable
2005-12-08Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation ActH.R. 4297 · 109th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
2005-04-13Death Tax Repeal Permanency ActH.R. 8 · 109th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
2004-10-07American Jobs Creation ActH.R. 4520 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaCut taxes
2004-09-29American Jobs Creation ActH.R. 4520 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesDid not voteDirection not readable
2004-09-23To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end certain abusive tax practices, to provide tax relief and simplification, and for other purposes.H.R. 1308 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaCut taxes
2004-09-23Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1308) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to accelerate the increase in the refundability of the child tax credit, and for other purposesH.Res. 794 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionDid not voteDirection not readable
2004-09-23Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1308) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to accelerate the increase in the refundability of the child tax credit, and for other purposesH.Res. 794 · 108th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionDid not voteDirection not readable
2004-09-23The Adoption Tax Relief Guarantee ActH.R. 1057 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2004-09-09To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end certain abusive tax practices, to provide tax relief and simplification, and for other purposes.H.R. 1308 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesDid not voteDirection not readable
2004-07-22To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end certain abusive tax practices, to provide tax relief and simplification, and for other purposes.H.R. 1308 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesDid not voteDirection not readable
2004-07-21Tax Simplification for America’s Job Creators Act of 2004H.R. 4840 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2004-07-20Stock Option Accounting Reform ActH.R. 3574 · 108th Congress · On PassageDid not voteDirection not readable
2004-07-20Stock Option Accounting Reform ActH.R. 3574 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2004-07-20Stock Option Accounting Reform ActH.R. 3574 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2004-07-20Stock Option Accounting Reform ActH.R. 3574 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2004-06-17American Jobs Creation ActH.R. 4520 · 108th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
2004-06-17American Jobs Creation ActH.R. 4520 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsDid not voteDirection not readable
2004-06-17Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4520) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove impediments in such Code and make our manufacturing, service, and high-technology businesses and workers more competitive and productive both at home and abroadH.Res. 681 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionDid not voteDirection not readable
2004-06-17Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4520) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove impediments in such Code and make our manufacturing, service, and high-technology businesses and workers more competitive and productive both at home and abroadH.Res. 681 · 108th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionDid not voteDirection not readable
2004-06-02Simple Tax for Seniors Act of 2004H.R. 4109 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedDid not voteDirection not readable
2004-05-20Child Credit Preservation and Expansion ActH.R. 4359 · 108th Congress · On PassageDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2004-05-20Child Credit Preservation and Expansion Act of 2004H.R. 4359 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2004-05-13To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 10-percent individual income tax rate bracketH.R. 4275 · 108th Congress · On PassageDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2004-05-13To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 10-percent individual income tax rate bracket.H.R. 4275 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2004-05-12To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the disposition of unused health benefits in cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangementsH.R. 4279 · 108th Congress · On PassageDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2004-05-12To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the disposition of unused health benefits in cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangementsH.R. 4279 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsDid not voteDirection not readable
2004-05-12To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the disposition of unused health benefits in cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system, and to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees.H.R. 4279 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2004-05-12Providing for the consideration of H.R. 4275, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 10-percent individual income tax rate bracketH.Res. 637 · 108th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionDid not voteDirection not readable
2004-05-05Middle-Class Alternative Minimum Tax Relief ActH.R. 4227 · 108th Congress · On PassageDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2004-05-05Middle-Class Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2004H.R. 4227 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2004-04-28To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the increased standard deduction, and the 15-percent individual income tax rate bracket expansion, for married taxpayers filing joint returnsH.R. 4181 · 108th Congress · On PassageDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2004-04-28To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the increased standard deduction, and the 15-percent individual income tax rate bracket expansion, for married taxpayers filing joint returnsH.R. 4181 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsDid not voteDirection not readable
2004-04-28To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the marriage penalty relief provided under the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001.H.R. 4181 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2004-04-21Guardsmen and Reservists Financial Relief ActH.R. 1779 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2003-11-06Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity ActH.R. 1308 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-10-28Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity ActH.R. 1308 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-10-15Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity ActH.R. 1308 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-10-01Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity ActH.R. 1308 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-09-30Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity ActH.R. 1308 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-09-23Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity ActH.R. 1308 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-09-17Charitable Giving ActH.R. 7 · 108th Congress · On PassageDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2003-09-17Charitable Giving ActH.R. 7 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-09-17Charitable Giving Act of 2003 H.R. 7 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-09-10Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity ActH.R. 1308 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-09-10Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity ActH.R. 1308 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-09-05Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity ActH.R. 1308 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-07-25Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity ActH.R. 1308 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesNayDirection not readable
2003-07-25Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity ActH.R. 1308 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesNayDirection not readable
2003-07-25Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity ActH.R. 1308 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesNayDirection not readable
2003-07-21Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity ActH.R. 1308 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-07-18Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity ActH.R. 1308 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesNayDirection not readable
2003-07-17Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity ActH.R. 1308 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-07-16Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity ActH.R. 1308 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesNayDirection not readable
2003-06-26Health Savings and Affordability ActH.R. 2596 · 108th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
2003-06-19Taxpayer Protection and IRS Accountability ActH.R. 1528 · 108th Congress · On PassageDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-06-19Taxpayer Protection and IRS Accountability ActH.R. 1528 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-06-19Tax Administration Good Government ActH.R. 1528 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-06-18Death Tax Repeal Permanency ActH.R. 8 · 108th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
2003-06-18Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2003H.R. 8 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2003-06-18Providing for consideration of H.R. 8 to make the repeal of the estate tax permanent.H.Res. 281 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-06-18Providing for consideration of H.R. 8 to make the repeal of the estate tax permanent.H.Res. 281 · 108th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-06-12Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity ActH.R. 1308 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesNayDirection not readable
2003-06-12Relating to consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill H.R. 1308 to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end certain abusive tax practices, to provide tax relief and simplification, and for other purposes.H.Res. 270 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2003-06-12Relating to consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill H.R. 1308 to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end certain abusive tax practices, to provide tax relief and simplification, and for other purposes.H.Res. 270 · 108th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-05-23Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax ActH.R. 2 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaCut taxes
2003-05-09Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax ActH.R. 2 · 108th Congress · On PassageYeaCut taxes
2003-05-09Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax ActH.R. 2 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2003-05-09Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax ActH.R. 2 · 108th Congress · Table Appeal from the Ruling of the ChairYeaDirection not readable
2003-05-09Providing for the Consideration of H.R. 2, to Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Provide Additional Tax Incentives to Encourage Economic GrowthH.Res. 227 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-05-09Providing for the Consideration of H.R. 2, to Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Provide Additional Tax Incentives to Encourage Economic GrowthH.Res. 227 · 108th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-04-10Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 should be fundamentally reformed to be fairer, simpler, and less costly and to encourage economic growth, individual liberty and investment in American jobs.H.Con.Res. 141 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-03-20Armed Forces Tax Fairness ActH.R. 1307 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassDid not voteNot a yea/nay

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