Members of Congress / Ben Chandler
Biographical InformationCHANDLER, A. B. (Ben), (grandson of Albert Benjamin “Happy” Chandler), a Representative from Kentucky; born in Versailles, Woodford County, Ky., September 12, 1959; graduated from Woodford County High School; B.A., University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky.; J.D., University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky.; lawyer, private practice; elected Kentucky state auditor, 1991-1995; elected attorney general for the State of Kentucky, 1995-2003; unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Kentucky in 2003; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Eighth Congress in a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Ernie Fletcher and reelected to two succeeding Congresses (February 17, 2004-present). (Source.) More coverage of Ben Chandler on washingtonpost.com Roles in Congress
· 110th Congress: Representative, Kentucky (Dist. 6), Democratic.
Jan. 4, 2007, to Jan. 3, 2009. Key VotesSee how Ben Chandler voted on key votes -- the most important bills, nominations and resolutions that have come before Congress, as determined by washingtonpost.com. Missed VotesBen Chandler has missed 30 votes (2.0%) during the current Congress. See a list of his missed votes since 1991 or see a full list of vote missers. Voting with PartyBen Chandler has voted with a majority of his Democratic colleagues 94.9% of the time during the current Congress. This percentage does not include votes in which Chandler did not vote. See a list of his votes against his party since 1991, a list of all Representatives in the 110th Congress with a similar score, or a full list of party voters. |
District InformationKentucky, District 6 demographic profile (2000 Census) Financial DisclosureView Ben Chandler's official financial disclosure statements, which describe the sources, types and amounts of income earned in a given year. (See more disclosure reports.) |
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| Date | Vote | Position | GOP opinion | DEM opinion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vote 308: H R 4008: Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Vote 307: H R 6022: Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Vote 306: H RES 1181: Expressing Condolences and Sympathy to the People of Burma for the Grave Loss of Life and Vast Destruction Caused by Cyclone Nargis | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Vote 305: H R 2419: Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act | No | Yes | No | |
| Vote 304: H R 2419: Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Vote 303: H R 3221: Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Vote 302: H R 3221: Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Vote 301: H R 3221: Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Vote 300: H R 4279: Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Vote 299: H R 5818: Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008 | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Vote 298: H R 5818: Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008 | No | Yes | No | |
| Vote 297: H R 5818 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Vote 296: Sustaining the Ruling of the Chair | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Vote 295: H R 5818 | Not Voting | Yes | No | |
| Vote 294: H R 5818 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Vote 293: H R 5818 | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Vote 292: H R 5818: Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008 | No | Yes | No | |
| Vote 291: On Motion to Adjourn | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Vote 290: H RES 1174: Providing for Consideration of the Bill, H.R. 5818, to Authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Make Loans to States to Acquire Foreclosed Housing and to Make Grants to States for Related Costs | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Vote 289: H RES 1174: Providing for Consideration of the Bill, H.R. 5818, to Authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Make Loans to States to Acquire Foreclosed Housing and to Make Grants to States for Related Costs | Yes | No | Yes |
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