Members of Congress / Randy Forbes
Biographical InformationFORBES, J. Randy, a Representative from Virginia; born in Chesapeake, Chesapeake County, Va., February 17, 1952; B.A., Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Va., 1974; L.L.B., University of Virginia Law School, Charlottesville, Va., 1977; lawyer, private practice; chair, Republican Party of Virginia, 1996-2001; member of the Virginia state house of delegates, 1989-1997; member of the Virginia state senate, 1997-2001; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Seventh Congress by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative Norman Sisisky, reelected to the three succeeding Congresses (June 19, 2001-present). (Source.) More coverage of Randy Forbes on washingtonpost.com Roles in Congress
· 110th Congress: Representative, Virginia (Dist. 4), Republican.
Jan. 4, 2007, to Jan. 3, 2009. Key VotesSee how Randy Forbes voted on key votes -- the most important bills, nominations and resolutions that have come before Congress, as determined by washingtonpost.com. Missed VotesRandy Forbes has missed 87 votes (5.1%) during the current Congress. See a list of his missed votes since 1991 or see a full list of vote missers. Voting with PartyRandy Forbes has voted with a majority of his Republican colleagues 95.2% of the time during the current Congress. This percentage does not include votes in which Forbes 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 InformationVirginia, District 4 demographic profile (2000 Census) Financial DisclosureView Randy Forbes'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 523: H RES 1344: Providing for Consideration of H.R. 3999, to Improve the Safety of Federal-Aid Highway Bridges, to Strengthen Bridge Inspection Standards and Processes, to Increase Investment in the Reconstruction of Structurally Deficient Bridges on the National Highway System, and for Other Purposes | No | No | Yes | |
| Vote 522: H RES 1344: Providing for Consideration of H.R. 3999, to Improve the Safety of Federal-Aid Highway Bridges, to Strengthen Bridge Inspection Standards and Processes, to Increase Investment in the Reconstruction of Structurally Deficient Bridges on the National Highway System, and for Other Purposes | No | No | Yes | |
| Vote 521: H R 6545: National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008 | No | No | Yes | |
| Vote 520: H R 6545: National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Vote 519: H R 3221: Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 | No | No | Yes | |
| Vote 518: H R 6532: To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Restore the Highway Trust Fund Balance | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Vote 517: 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Vote 515: On Motion to Adjourn | No | No | No | |
| Vote 514: H RES 1202: Supporting the Goals and Ideals of a National Guard Youth Challenge Day | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Vote 513: H RES 1311: Expressing Support for the Designation of National Gear Up Day | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Vote 512: H R 6493: Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Vote 511: H R 6515: Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008 | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Vote 510: H RES 1350: Providing for Consideration of Motions to Suspend the Rules | No | No | Yes | |
| Vote 509: H RES 1350: Providing for Consideration of Motions to Suspend the Rules | No | No | Yes | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Vote 505: H R 415 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Vote 504: H R 415 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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