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Members of Congress / Bobby Rush

Biographical Information

RUSH, Bobby L., a Representative from Illinois; born in Albany, Dougherty County, Ga., November 23, 1946; attended Marshall High School, Marshall, Ill.; B.A., Roosevelt University, Chicago, Ill., 1974; M.A., University of Illinois, Chicago, Ill., 1994; M.A., McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, Ill., 1998; United States Army, 1963-1968; insurance agent; alderman, Chicago, Ill., city council, 1983-1993; deputy chairman, Illinois Democratic Party, 1990; unsuccessful candidate for mayor of Chicago, Ill., 1999; minister; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Third and to the seven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1993-present). (Source.)

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Roles in Congress

· 110th Congress: Representative, Illinois (Dist. 1), Democratic. Jan. 4, 2007, to Jan. 3, 2009.
· 109th Congress: Representative, Illinois (Dist. 1), Democratic. Jan. 3, 2005, to Jan. 3, 2007.
· 108th Congress: Representative, Illinois (Dist. 1), Democratic. Jan. 3, 2003, to Jan. 3, 2005.
· 107th Congress: Representative, Illinois (Dist. 1), Democratic. Jan. 3, 2001, to Jan. 3, 2003.
· 106th Congress: Representative, Illinois (Dist. 1), Democratic. Jan. 3, 1999, to Jan. 3, 2001.
· 105th Congress: Representative, Illinois (Dist. 1), Democratic. Jan. 3, 1997, to Jan. 3, 1999.
· 104th Congress: Representative, Illinois (Dist. 1), Democratic. Jan. 3, 1995, to Jan. 3, 1997.
· 103rd Congress: Representative, Illinois (Dist. 1), Democratic. Jan. 3, 1993, to Jan. 3, 1995.

Key Votes

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

Missed Votes

Bobby Rush has missed 533 votes (31.2%) during the current Congress. See a list of his missed votes since 1991 or see a full list of vote missers.

Voting with Party

Bobby Rush has voted with a majority of his Democratic colleagues 97.8% of the time during the current Congress. This percentage does not include votes in which Rush 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

Illinois, District 1 demographic profile (2000 Census)

Financial Disclosure

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Latest Votes

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DateVotePositionGOP opinionDEM opinion
7/23/08 Vote 520: H R 6545: National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008 Not Voting Yes Yes
7/23/08 Vote 519: H R 3221: Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 Not Voting 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 Not Voting 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 Not Voting 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 Not Voting No Yes
7/23/08 Vote 515: On Motion to Adjourn Not Voting 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 Not Voting 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 Not Voting 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 Not Voting Yes No
7/16/08 Vote 505: H R 415 Not Voting Yes Yes
7/16/08 Vote 504: H R 415 Not Voting Yes Yes
7/16/08 Vote 503: H R 415 Not Voting Yes No
7/16/08 Vote 502: H R 5959: Intelligence Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2009 Not Voting Yes No
7/16/08 Vote 501: H R 5959 Not Voting Yes Yes

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