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Members of Congress / Wally Herger

Biographical Information

HERGER, Walter William (Wally), a Representative from California; born in Yuba City, Calif., May 20, 1945; graduated from East Nicolaus High School, Nicolaus, Calif.; attended California State University, Sacramento, Calif.; cattle rancher; businessman; member, East Nicolaus High School Board of Trustees, Nicolaus, Calif., 1977-1980; member of the California state assembly, 1980-1986; elected as a Republican to the One Hundredth and to the ten succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1987-present). (Source.)

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Roles in Congress

· 110th Congress: Representative, California (Dist. 2), Republican. Jan. 4, 2007, to Jan. 3, 2009.
· 109th Congress: Representative, California (Dist. 2), Republican. Jan. 3, 2005, to Jan. 3, 2007.
· 108th Congress: Representative, California (Dist. 2), Republican. Jan. 3, 2003, to Jan. 3, 2005.
· 107th Congress: Representative, California (Dist. 2), Republican. Jan. 3, 2001, to Jan. 3, 2003.
· 106th Congress: Representative, California (Dist. 2), Republican. Jan. 3, 1999, to Jan. 3, 2001.
· 105th Congress: Representative, California (Dist. 2), Republican. Jan. 3, 1997, to Jan. 3, 1999.
· 104th Congress: Representative, California (Dist. 2), Republican. Jan. 3, 1995, to Jan. 3, 1997.
· 103rd Congress: Representative, California (Dist. 2), Republican. Jan. 3, 1993, to Jan. 3, 1995.
· 102nd Congress: Representative, California (Dist. 2), Republican. Jan. 3, 1991, to Jan. 3, 1993.

Key Votes

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

Missed Votes

Wally Herger has missed 82 votes (4.8%) during the current Congress. See a list of his missed votes since 1991 or see a full list of vote missers.

Voting with Party

Wally Herger has voted with a majority of his Republican colleagues 93.2% of the time during the current Congress. This percentage does not include votes in which Herger 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 2 demographic profile (2000 Census)

Financial Disclosure

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Latest Votes

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DateVotePositionGOP opinionDEM opinion
7/23/08 Vote 521: H R 6545: National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008 No No Yes
7/23/08 Vote 520: H R 6545: National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008 Yes Yes Yes
7/23/08 Vote 519: H R 3221: Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 No No Yes
7/23/08 Vote 518: H R 6532: To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Restore the Highway Trust Fund Balance Yes Yes Yes
7/23/08 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
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 Yes Yes Yes
7/22/08 Vote 513: H RES 1311: Expressing Support for the Designation of National Gear Up Day Yes Yes Yes
7/22/08 Vote 512: H R 6493: Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 Yes 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

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