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Members of Congress / John Doolittle

Biographical Information

DOOLITTLE, John Taylor, a Representative from California; born in Glendale, Los Angeles County, Calif., October 30, 1950; graduated from Cupertino High School, Cupertino, Calif., 1968; B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz, Calif., 1972; J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Stockton, Calif., 1978; lawyer, private practice; member of the California state senate, 1981-1990; chair, California senate Republican caucus, 1987-1990; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Second and to the eight succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1991-present). (Source.)

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Roles in Congress

· 110th Congress: Representative, California (Dist. 4), Republican. Jan. 4, 2007, to Jan. 3, 2009.
· 109th Congress: Representative, California (Dist. 4), Republican. Jan. 3, 2005, to Jan. 3, 2007.
· 108th Congress: Representative, California (Dist. 4), Republican. Jan. 3, 2003, to Jan. 3, 2005.
· 107th Congress: Representative, California (Dist. 4), Republican. Jan. 3, 2001, to Jan. 3, 2003.
· 106th Congress: Representative, California (Dist. 4), Republican. Jan. 3, 1999, to Jan. 3, 2001.
· 105th Congress: Representative, California (Dist. 4), Republican. Jan. 3, 1997, to Jan. 3, 1999.
· 104th Congress: Representative, California (Dist. 4), Republican. Jan. 3, 1995, to Jan. 3, 1997.
· 103rd Congress: Representative, California (Dist. 4), Republican. Jan. 3, 1993, to Jan. 3, 1995.
· 102nd Congress: Representative, California (Dist. 14), Republican. Jan. 3, 1991, to Jan. 3, 1993.

Key Votes

See how John Doolittle voted on key votes -- the most important bills, nominations and resolutions that have come before Congress, as determined by washingtonpost.com.

Missed Votes

John Doolittle has missed 109 votes (6.4%) during the current Congress. See a list of his missed votes since 1991 or see a full list of vote missers.

Voting with Party

John Doolittle has voted with a majority of his Republican colleagues 90.5% of the time during the current Congress. This percentage does not include votes in which Doolittle 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.

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District Information

California, District 4 demographic profile (2000 Census)

Financial Disclosure

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Latest Votes

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DateVotePositionGOP opinionDEM opinion
7/23/08 Vote 516: H RES 1363: Providing for Consideration of the Senate Amendment to the House Amendments to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3221, to Provide Needed Housing Reform and for Other Purposes No No Yes
7/23/08 Vote 515: On Motion to Adjourn No No No
7/22/08 Vote 514: H RES 1202: Supporting the Goals and Ideals of a National Guard Youth Challenge Day Not Voting Yes Yes
7/22/08 Vote 513: H RES 1311: Expressing Support for the Designation of National Gear Up Day Not Voting Yes Yes
7/22/08 Vote 512: H R 6493: Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 Not Voting Yes Yes
7/17/08 Vote 511: H R 6515: Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008 Not Voting No Yes
7/17/08 Vote 510: H RES 1350: Providing for Consideration of Motions to Suspend the Rules Not Voting No Yes
7/17/08 Vote 509: H RES 1350: Providing for Consideration of Motions to Suspend the Rules Not Voting No Yes
7/16/08 Vote 508: H CON RES 295: Expressing the Deepest Appreciation of Congress to the Families of Members of the United States Armed Forces Yes Yes Yes
7/16/08 Vote 507: H R 415: To Amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to Designate Segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts As a Component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System No No Yes
7/16/08 Vote 506: H R 415: To Amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to Designate Segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts As a Component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System Yes Yes No
7/16/08 Vote 505: H R 415 Yes Yes Yes
7/16/08 Vote 504: H R 415 Yes Yes Yes
7/16/08 Vote 503: H R 415 Yes Yes No
7/16/08 Vote 502: H R 5959: Intelligence Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2009 Yes Yes No
7/16/08 Vote 501: H R 5959 Yes Yes Yes
7/16/08 Vote 500: H R 5959 Yes Yes No
7/16/08 Vote 499: H R 5959 Yes Yes Yes
7/16/08 Vote 498: H RES 1339: Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 415) to Amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to Designate Segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts As a Component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System No No Yes
7/16/08 Vote 497: H RES 1339: Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 415) to Amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to Designate Segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts As a Component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System No No Yes

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