David Perdue - Reproductive Freedom for All

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Congressional Record on Reproductive Freedom

Senate Republican

David Perdue

Georgia

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2020 Score

Voting Record

  • Positively impacts reproductive freedom
  • Negatively impacts reproductive freedom
Year Key Vote How They Voted
yea

Vote for/in favor of

nay

Vote against

Abstained, absent, ineligible, present, resigned or deceased

L

Leader switched vote to preserve right to file a motion to reconsider

S

The speaker exercised their discretion not to vote

Their Vote Impact
2020
Crouse Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Toby Crouse to the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.

yea
2020
Barrett Nomination: Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Amy Coney Barrett to the post of associate justice of the Supreme Court.

yea
2020
Barrett Nomination: Motion to End Debate

Motion to invoke cloture (end debate) on the nomination of anti-choice nominee Amy Coney Barrett to the post of associate justice of the Supreme Court. A simple majority is required to invoke cloture on nominations.

yea
2020
McGlynn Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Stephen P. McGlynn to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.

yea
2020
Dugan Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee David W. Dugan to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.

yea
2020
Wilson Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Cory T. Wilson to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

yea
2020
Walker Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Justin Reed Walker to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.

yea
2020
20-Week Abortion Ban: Motion to End Debate

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, S.3275. Motion to invoke cloture (end debate) on the motion to proceed to the Graham (R-SC) bill to ban abortion after 20 weeks nationwide. Three-fifths of the Senate (60 votes) is required to invoke cloture on legislation. February 25, 2020.

yea
2020
Interference in Abortion Practice: Motion to End Debate

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, S.311. Motion to invoke cloture (end debate) on the motion to proceed to the Sasse (R-NE) bill to interfere with the medical practice of abortion care under the threat of severe penalties. Three-fifths of the Senate (60 votes) is required to invoke cloture on legislation.

yea
2020
Brasher Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Andrew Brasher to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. February 11, 2020.

yea
2019
VanDyke Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Lawrence VanDyke to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

yea
2019
Pitlyk Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Sarah Pitlyk to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.

yea
2019
Menashi Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Steven Menashi the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

yea
2019
Rudofsky Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Lee Rudofsky to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas.

2019
Paid Leave for Federal Employees in the Military

Schatz (D-HI) Motion to Instruct conferees to retain the House-passed Federal Employee Paid Leave Act in the final bill.

nay
2019
Stickman Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee William Shaw Stickman to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

yea
2019
Brown Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Jeffrey Vincent Brown to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

yea
2019
Jordan Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Sean Jordan to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

yea
2019
Starr Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Brantley Starr to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

yea
2019
Liburdi Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Michael Liburdi to the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.

yea
2019
Berger Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Wendy Williams Berger to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

yea
2019
Buescher Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Brian Buescher to the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska.

yea
2019
Phipps Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Peter Phipps to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

yea
2019
Guidry Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Greg Guidry to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

yea
2019
Winsor Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Allen Winsor to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida.

yea
2019
Miller Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Eric Miller to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

yea
2019
Kacsmaryk Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Matthew Kacsmaryk to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

yea
2019
Wyrick Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Patrick Wyrick to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma.

yea
2019
Bell Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Kenneth Bell to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.

yea
2019
Nichols Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Carl Nichols to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

yea
2019
Clark Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Stephen Clark to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.

yea
2019
Nielson Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Howard Nielson to the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah.

yea
2019
Collins Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Daniel Collins to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

yea
2019
Vitter Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Wendy Vitter to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

yea
2019
Lee Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Kenneth Lee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

yea
2019
Truncale Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Michael Truncale to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

yea
2019
Park Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Neomi Rao to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

yea
2019
Brasher Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Andrew Brasher to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama.

yea
2019
Barker Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee J. Campbell Barker to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

yea
2019
Rao Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Neomi Rao to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

yea
2019
Murphy Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Eric Murphy to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

2019
Interference in Abortion Practice: Motion to End Debate

Motion to invoke cloture (end debate) on Sasse (R-NE) bill to to interfere with the medical practice of abortion care under the threat of severe penalties. Three-fifths of the Senate (60 votes) is required to invoke cloture on legislation.

yea
2019
Barr Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee William Barr to the post of Attorney General.

yea
2019
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act: Motion to End Debate

Motion to invoke cloture (end debate) on Wicker (R-MS) bill to effectively ban abortion coverage in the state health insurance exchanges, penalize small businesses that purchase private health plans that include abortion coverage, mandate that health plans make biased, one-sided "disclosures" of abortion coverage, and reiterate and expand bans on public insurance coverage of abortion.

Three-fifths of the Senate (60 votes) is required to invoke cloture on legislation.

yea
2019
Readler Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Chad Readler to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

yea
2018
Kobes Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Jonathan Kobes to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

Vice President Mike Pence cast the tie-breaking vote to confirm Jonathan Kobes.

yea
2018
Norris Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Mark Norris to the U.S. Court District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.

yea
2018
Porter Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee David Porter to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

yea
2018
Dreiband Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Eric Dreiband to the post of assistant attorney general for civil rights.

yea
2018
Kavanaugh Nomination: Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Brett Kavanaugh to the post of associate justice of the Supreme Court.

yea
2018
Kavanaugh Nomination: Motion to End Debate

Motion to invoke cloture (end debate) on the nomination of anti-choice nominee Brett Kavanaugh to the post of associate justice of the Supreme Court. A simple majority is required to invoke cloture on nominations.

yea
2018
Attack on Planned Parenthood

FY’19 Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, and FY’19 Continuing Appropriations Act, H.R.6157. Paul (R-KY) amendment to disqualify Planned Parenthood from participating in federal health care programs.

yea
2018
Grant Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Britt Grant to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

yea
2018
Oldham Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Andrew Oldham to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

yea
2018
Brennan Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Michael Brennan to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

yea
2018
Pompeo Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Mike Pompeo to the post of secretary of State.

yea
2018
Duncan Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Stuart Kyle Duncan to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

yea
2018
20-Week Abortion Ban: Motion to End Debate

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, S.2311. Motion to invoke cloture (end debate) on the motion to proceed to the Graham (R-SC) bill to ban abortion after 20 weeks nationwide. Three-fifths of the Senate (60 votes) is required to invoke cloture on legislation.

yea
2018
Brownback Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Sam Brownback to the post of ambassador at large for international religious freedom. Confirmed 50-49.

Vice President Mike Pence cast the tie-breaking vote to confirm Sam Brownback.

yea
2018
Azar Confirmation

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Alex Azar to the post of secretary of Health and Human Services.

yea
2017
Attack on the ACA – Senate Conference Report

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, H.R.1. On agreeing to the conference report. Final passage. The conference report overhauls the tax system and eliminates the Affordable Care Act's requirement for individuals to purchase health insurance.

(Some anti-choice lawmakers cast what appear to be pro-choice votes; most observers recognize that those votes were cast for reasons unrelated to reproductive health.).

yea
2017
Willett Confirmation, Fifth Circuit Judge

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Don Willett to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

yea
2017
Grasz Confirmation, Eighth Circuit Judge

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Leonard Steven Grasz to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

yea
2017
Attack on the ACA – Senate Final Passage

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, H.R.1. Final passage. A bill to overhaul the tax system which eliminates the Affordable Care Act’s requirement for individuals to purchase health insurance.

yea
2017
Katsas Confirmation, D.C. Circuit Judge

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Greg Katsas to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

yea
2017
Barrett Confirmation, Seventh Circuit Judge

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

yea
2017
ACA Repeal: Paul Amendment

FY’18 budget resolution, H.Con.Res.71. Paul (R-KY) amendment to provide budget reconciliation instructions to repeal consumer protections, including protections for pre-existing conditions and required coverage of essential health benefits, provided by the Affordable Care Act.

(Some anti-abortion lawmakers cast what appear to be pro-reproductive freedom votes; most observers recognize that those votes were cast for reasons unrelated to reproductive health.)

nay
2017
ACA Repeal: Lee Amendment

FY’18 budget resolution, H.Con.Res.71. Lee (R-UT) amendment to provide budget reconciliation instructions to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

(Some anti-choice lawmakers cast what appear to be pro-choice votes; most observers recognize that those votes were cast for reasons unrelated to reproductive health.)

yea
2017
ACA Repeal and Attack on Planned Parenthood – McConnell Amendment

Health Care Freedom Act of 2017, H.R.1628. McConnell (R-KY) Amendment to FY’17 budget reconciliation legislation to defund Planned Parenthood and to eliminate the Affordable Care Act requirement to have health insurance.

(Some anti-choice lawmakers cast what appear to be pro-choice votes; most observers recognize that those votes were cast for reasons unrelated to reproductive health.)

yea
2017
Abortion-Coverage Ban

American Health Care Act of 2017, H.R.1628. Motion to waive the point of order that removes certain abortion-coverage restrictions in the budget reconciliation bill. This motion reinstates abortion restrictions on private insurance in the budget reconciliation bill.

yea
2017
ACA Repeal and Attack on Planned Parenthood – Obamacare Repeal Reconciliation Act of 2017

Obamacare Repeal Reconciliation Act of 2017, H.R.1628. Motion to waive certain Senate rules on the FY’17 budget reconciliation legislation. Waiving these rules would move forward a bill to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, restrict private insurance coverage of abortion care, and disqualify Planned Parenthood from participating in federal healthcare programs for one year.

(Some anti-choice lawmakers cast what appear to be pro-choice votes; most observers recognize that those votes were cast for reasons unrelated to reproductive health.)

yea
2017
ACA Repeal and Attack on Planned Parenthood – Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017

Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017, H.R.1628. Motion to waive certain Senate rules on the FY’17 budget reconciliation legislation. Waiving these rules would move forward a bill to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, including restrictions on private insurance coverage of abortion care, and disqualify Planned Parenthood from participating in federal healthcare programs for one year.

(Some anti-choice lawmakers cast what appear to be pro-choice votes; most observers recognize that those votes were cast for reasons unrelated to reproductive health.)

yea
2017
Bush Confirmation, Sixth Circuit Judge

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee John Bush to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

yea
2017
Gottlieb Confirmation, FDA Commissioner

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Scott Gottlieb to the post of commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.

yea
2017
Gorsuch Nomination, Supreme Court: Confirmation

Vote to confirm antichoice nominee Neil Gorsuch to the post of associate justice of the Supreme Court.

yea
2017
Gorsuch Nomination, Supreme Court: Rules Change

Vote to sustain the decision of the Chair that Supreme Court nominees must pass a 60-vote threshold. Vote failed. This rules change lowered the threshold to a simple majority.

nay
2017
Gorsuch Nomination, Supreme Court: Motion to End Debate

Motion to invoke cloture (end debate) on the nomination of anti-choice Neil Gorsuch to the post of associate justice of the Supreme Court. Three-fifths of the Senate (60 votes) is required to invoke cloture.

yea
2017
Rescind Title X Protections – Senate Final Passage

A resolution to express congressional disapproval of the final rule relating to compliance with Title X requirements, H.J.Res.43. Final passage. This measure reverses the Obama administration rule prohibiting discrimination against healthcare providers in the Title X program. VP Mike Pence cast a tie-breaking, anti-choice vote for the bill and it passed 51-50.

yea
2017
Rescind Title X Protections: Motion to End Debate

A resolution to express congressional disapproval of the final rule relating to compliance with Title X requirements, H.J.Res.43. Motion to proceed to consideration of the resolution. This measure reverses the Obama administration rule prohibiting discrimination against healthcare providers in the Title X program. VP Mike Pence cast a tie-breaking, anti-choice vote for the bill and it passed 51-50.

yea
2017
Price Confirmation, HHS Secretary

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Tom Price to the post of secretary of Health and Human Services.

yea
2017
Sessions Confirmation, Attorney General

Vote to confirm anti-choice nominee Jeff Sessions to the post of attorney general.

yea
2017
Support Women’s Access to No-Copay Contraception

FY’17 senate budget resolution, S.Con.Res.3. Gillibrand (D-NY) and Hirono (D-HI) amendment to ensure that women retain their guaranteed no-cost contraceptive coverage.

nay
2016
Restriction on Contraception: Zika Response

Zika Response and Preparedness Act, H.R.2577. Motion to invoke cloture on the conference report to accompany H.R.2577, which restricts access to contraception by excluding family-planning providers from receiving Zika response funds. (Some anti-choice lawmakers cast what appear to be pro-choice votes; most observers recognize that those votes were cast for reasons unrelated to reproductive health.) Three-fifths of the total Senate (60 votes) is required to invoke cloture.

yea
2016
Restriction on Contraception: Zika Response

Zika Response and Preparedness Act, H.R.2577. Motion to invoke cloture on the conference report to accompany H.R.2577, which restricts access to contraception by excluding family-planning providers from receiving Zika response funds. (Some anti-choice lawmakers cast what appear to be pro-choice votes; most observers recognize that those votes were cast for reasons unrelated to reproductive health.) Three-fifths of the total Senate (60 votes) is required to invoke cloture.

yea
2016
Restriction on Contraception: Zika Response

Zika Response and Preparedness Act, H.R.2577. Motion to invoke cloture on the conference report to accompany H.R.2577, which restricts access to contraception by excluding family-planning providers from receiving Zika response funds. Three-fifths of the total Senate (60 votes) is required to invoke cloture.

(Some anti-choice lawmakers cast what appear to be pro-choice votes; most observers recognize that those votes were cast for reasons unrelated to reproductive health.) Leader Mitch McConnell switched his vote (from anti-choice to pro-choice) to preserve right to file a motion to reconsider.

yea