 Abortion Issues (Back to top)
2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2008. 2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of Planned Parenthood 15 percent in 2008. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 0 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 85 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 25 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 18 percent in 2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 37 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 75 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 20 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Democrats for Life of America 100 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 91 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 7 percent in 2003. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 100 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2001. 1996-2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 20 percent in 1996-2003. 1995-2004 On the votes that the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association considered to be the most important in 1995-2004, Senator Nelson voted their preferred position 11 percent of the time. Agriculture Issues (Back to top)
2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 85 percent in 2008. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Farmers Union's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 91. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 88 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 0 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 44 percent in 2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 70 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 50 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 100 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 80 percent in 2005. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 89 percent in 2003-2004. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Minnesota Farm Bureau 88 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Minnesota Farm Bureau 89 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 80 percent in 2001-2002. Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues (Back to top)
2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 64 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 17 percent in 2007-2008. Members of Congress who led as prime sponsors of pro-animal legislation received "extra-credit" equivalent to one vote or one co sponsorship, 17% for a Senator or 8% for a Representative of the House. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 17 percent in both sessions of Congress in 2007-2008. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 0 percent in the first session of Congress in 2007. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance 100 percent in 2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 40 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 40 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 60 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Humane Association 60 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 60 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 60 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 60 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 60 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 60 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 60 percent in 2004. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Humane Association 60 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 60 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 60 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 60 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 60 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 60 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 60 percent in 2003. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Humane Association 60 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 60 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 60 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 60 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 60 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 60 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 60 percent in 2001-2002. Budget, Spending and Taxes (Back to top)
2008 Americans for Fair Taxation considered how each congressional representative stood on the FairTax, illustrated with +3 as a sponsorship, +2 as a co-sponsorship, +1 as support, 0 as does not support, and -1 as against. In 2008, the actions of Senator Nelson is represented by -1. 2008 In 2008 National Taxpayers Union gave Senator Nelson a rating of F. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 28 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 5 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 9 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007 National Taxpayers Union gave Senator Nelson a grade of D. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 50 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 57 percent in 2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Citizens for Tax Justice 0 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 60 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 55 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 44 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 41 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 10 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 50 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 50 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 34 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 20 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 43 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 43 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 73 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 45 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 42 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 40 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 35 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 9 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2001-2002, the Concord Coalition gave Senator Nelson a rating of 36 percent. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 9 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 67 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 35 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 43 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 20 percent in 2001. Business and Consumers (Back to top)
2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 23 percent in 2008. 2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008. 2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 71 percent in 2008. 2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Lifetime 77 percent during their legislative career up until 2008. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Forest and Paper Association's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 75 percent. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 66 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 31 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 National Federation of Independent Business gave Senator Nelson a rating of 80 in its 110th (2007-2008) Pre-Election Congressional Report. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Restaurant Association's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 28. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Retail Federation's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 60 percent. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 50 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 80 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 90 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 60 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 50 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 64 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 63 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association of Government Contractors 100 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 83 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 83 percent in 2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 87 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the International Warehouse Logistics Association 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 84 percent in 2005-2006.
The following ratings indicate the degree that each elected official supported the interests of the organization in that year. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 67 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 50 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 75 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 75 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 80 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 31 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 73 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the International Sleep Products Association 100 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 77 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 67 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 61 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 94 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 75 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 73 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 81 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 77 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 56 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 100 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 63 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 73 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 58 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 67 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 71 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 88 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 100 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 33 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 24 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 67 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 63 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 67 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association of Government Contractors 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 50 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 88 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 9 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 86 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 90 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 63 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 78 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 66 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 64 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 63 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 79 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 63 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 50 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 31 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 53 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 50 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 80 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 42 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 71 percent in 2001. 1999-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 71 percent in 1999-2006. 1999-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 20 percent in 1999-2004. Campaign Finance and Election Issues (Back to top)
2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 67 percent in 2007. Civil Liberties and Civil Rights (Back to top)
2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 50 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 0. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 65 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Leadership Conference on Civil Rights's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 61. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 83 percent. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 53 percent. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Senator Nelson a rating of 0. 2007 In 2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Senator Nelson a grade of 71. 2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 0. 2007 In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Senator Nelson a rating of 0. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 62 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 67 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 80 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Association of Community Organization for Reform Now (ACORN) 38 percent in 2006.
2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 44 percent in 2006.
2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 17 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 11 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 50 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 57 percent in 2005-2006.
2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 47 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 55 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Council of La Raza 100 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 100 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 33 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 25 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 56 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 83 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 61 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 0 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 47 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 63 percent in 2003. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 60 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 67 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 43 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 64 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 69 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 67 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 75 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 40 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 64 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 64 percent in 2001. Congressional and Legislative Affairs (Back to top)
2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Grassroots Netroots Alliance 40 percent in 2007-2008. Conservative (Back to top)
Fall 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 70 percent in Fall 2004. 2008 In 2008 American Conservative Union gave Senator Nelson a rating of 16 percent. 2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 50 percent in 2008. 2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 11 percent in 2008. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Americans for Prosperity's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 6. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Campaign for Working Families's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 44. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 80 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 51 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 21 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 32 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 16 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 40 percent in the Spring 2007 session. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 70 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the GOPUSA 10 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 53.3 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 52 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 51 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 55 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 7 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007 Traditional Values Coalition gave Senator Nelson a grade of 66. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 64 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 71.4 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 20 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 100 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 54.7 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 46 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 46 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 69 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 49 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Traditional Values Coalition 80 percent in 2006 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 76 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 89 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 60 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 25 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 49 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 52 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 48 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 58 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Economic Liberties on economic issues 40 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Personal Liberties on personal liberties 75 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 52 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Christian Action Network 80 percent during their legislative career up until 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 83 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 80 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 46 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 45 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 54 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 55 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 72 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 92 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 42 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 77 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Center for Reclaiming America 67 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 83 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 73 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 50 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 48 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 46 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 53 percent in 2003. 2003 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 50. 2003 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 50. 2003 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 50. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 55 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 35 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 33 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 52 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 48 percent in 2002. 2002 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2002, Senator Nelson voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 55 percent of the Senators. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 49 percent in 2002. 2002 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2002, Senator Nelson voted more conservative on social policy issues than 50 percent of the Senators. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 44 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 48 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 49 percent in 2002. 2002 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 56. 2002 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 56. 2002 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 56. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 47 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 62 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 56 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 60 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 55 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 49 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 54 percent in 2001. 2001 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2001, Senator Nelson voted more conservative on social policy issues than 48 percent of the Senators. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 47 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 36 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 51 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 52 percent in 2001. 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2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 20 percent in 2005-2006. Drug Issues (Back to top)
2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors 50 percent in 2005-2006. Education (Back to top)
2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 90 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 National Education Association gave Senator Nelson a grade of A. 2007 In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Senator Nelson a grade of 83. 2007 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2007, the Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development gave Senator Nelson a rating of 100 percent. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 100 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007 National Education Association gave Senator Nelson a grade of A. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 66 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interest of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 100 percent in 2006. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 67 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 0 percent in 2005. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Education Association 90 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 87 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 100 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Education Association 0 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 100 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 100 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the English First 0 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Education Association 90 percent in 2001. Employment and Affirmative Action (Back to top)
2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 0 percent in 2008. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Employment Lawyers Association 100 percent in 2007. Energy Issues (Back to top)
2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 10 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 67 percent in 2007. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Campaign for America's Future 33 percent in 2005-2006 on energy legislation. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Coalition for Ethanol 100 percent in 2002. Environmental Issues (Back to top)
2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Environment America 80 percent in 2008. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 64 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 77 percent in the First and Second Sessions of Congress in 2007-2008. 2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Land Rights Association's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 60. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 60 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 67 percent in the First Session of the 110th House of Congress in 2007. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 89 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Wind Energy Association 100 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 43 percent in 2006.
2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 0 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 50 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 37 percent in 2005-2006 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Partnership for America 80 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 83 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 50 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 30 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 43 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 0 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 0 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 75 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 32 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Parks Conservation Association 60 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 33 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 0 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 21 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Sierra Club 33 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the California Park & Recreation Society 33 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 70 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 28 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Parks Conservation Association 67 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 71 percent in 2001. Family and Children Issues (Back to top)
2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Family Association 66 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Family Research Council 88 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Arc 100 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 100 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Children's Defense Fund's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 90. 2007 In 2007 Family Research Council gave Senator Nelson a grade of 85. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 67 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 60 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Family Research Council 87 percent in 2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Family Association 66 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 67 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Family Association 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Family Research Council 67 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 91 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Family Association 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Family Research Council 86 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Network for Youth 0 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Family Voices 50 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 On the votes that the Family Research Council considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Senator Nelson voted their preferred position 44 percent of the time.(Due to the 49-51 split in the Senate, an insufficient number of votes were taken on issues of concern to warrant inclusion). 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 64 percent in 2001. Foreign Aid and Policy Issues (Back to top)
2008 In 2008 Armenian National Committee of America gave Senator Nelson a grade of C. 2008 In 2008 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator Nelson a grade of D+. 2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 50 percent in 2008. 2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Peace Action West 40 percent in 2008. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the ACT! for America 100 percent in 2007-2008 when voting on Issues in the 110th Congressional Session. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 Council for a Livable World gave Senator Nelson a rating of 40 percent. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 Nuclear Age Peace Foundation gave Senator Nelson a grade of 63 percent. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Senator Nelson a rating of 0. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of -1. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA) -2 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 In 2007 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator Nelson a grade of D. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 59 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 75 percent in 2007. 2007 On the votes that the Latin America Working Group considered to be the most important in 2007, Senator Nelson voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Peace Action West 9 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Senator Nelson a grade of C based on voting records, bill sponsorship and other activities related to ending the genocide in Darfur. 2006 In 2006 Armenian National Committee of America gave Senator Nelson a grade of C+. 2006 In 2006 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator Nelson a grade of C. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 0 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Peace Action 33 percent in 2006. 2006 In 2006, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Senator Nelson a grade of A based on voting records, bill sponsorship and other activities related to ending the genocide in Darfur. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 16 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 42 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 16 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of -4. 2005 In 2005 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator Nelson a rating of B-. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 50 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Peace Action 33 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the PeacePAC 25 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Armenian National Committee of America 38 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 0 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 0 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 0 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Peace Action 50 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 38 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of -3. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 33 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 67 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Peace Action 40 percent in 2003. 2003 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of -1. 2002-2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Citizens for Global Solutions 17 percent in 2002-2003. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Peace Action 0 percent in 2002. 2001-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 33 percent in 2001-2004. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Foreign Service Association 100 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 On the votes , introduction of legislation, sponsorship or co-sponsorship of legislation and public speaking on legislation, for legistation, that the American Muslims for Jerusalem considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Senator Nelson, rated -2. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 0 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 38 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Peace Action 14 percent in 2001. 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2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association of Counties's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 100 percent. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 3 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 18 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 18 percent in 2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 46 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interest of the National Association of Counties 68 percent in 2005-2006.
2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 46 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 45 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 20 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 30 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 30 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Radical Middle 25 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 28 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 43 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 43 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 25 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 30 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association of Counties 67 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Radical Middle 15 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 25 percent in 2001. 2001 On the votes that Common Cause considered to be the most important in 2001, Senator Nelson voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time. Gun Issues (Back to top)
2007 In 2007 Gun Owners of America gave Senator Nelson a grade of C. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 100 percent in 2006. 2006 Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2006, the National Rifle Association assigned Senator Nelson a grade of A+ (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F). 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 0 percent in 2005. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 10 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 0 percent from 1988-2003 (Senate) or 1991-2003 (House). 2003 In 2003 Gun Owners of America gave Senator Nelson a grade of F. 2002 On the votes that the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence considered to be the most important as of 2002, Senator Nelson voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time. These scores are cumulative for each representative's time in their current office. The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence considered votes from 1988-2002 in the House and 1991-2002 in the Senate when determining these scores. 2001-2002 Based on the results of a questionnaire the Gun Owners of America assigned Senator Nelson a grade of F (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F-). 1988-2008 Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all candidates from 1988-2008, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence assigned Senator Nelson a grade of 10 percent. Health Issues (Back to top)
2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 100 percent in 2008. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 33 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 Saint Joseph Health System gave Senator Nelson a grade of 100. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 100 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Alliance For Headache Disorders Advocacy 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Academy of Family Physicians 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Association of University Centers on Disabilites 100 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance gave Senator Nelson a rating of 0. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 67 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 60 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 60 percent in 2006. 2006 On the votes that the Protect Patients Now! considered to be the most important in 2006, Senator Nelson voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 0 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Nurses Association 80 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 40 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 On the votes that the Saint Joseph Health System considered to be the most important in 2005-2006, Senator Nelson voted their preferred position 40 percent of the time. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 50 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 0 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 57 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Citizens for Health - Whole Person Health Rating 50 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 50 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 100 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 50 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 50 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Global AIDS Alliance 60 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 29 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 80 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 100 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 50 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Medical Association 100 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 0 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 40 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 100 percent in 2001. 1995-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Protect Patients Now! 0 percent in 1995-2004. Immigration (Back to top)
2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 English First gave Senator Nelson a grade of D. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 63 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Senator Nelson a rating of 0. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 U.S. English gave Senator Nelson a grade of A. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the English First 33 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 0 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the English First 25 percent in 2006. 2005-2008 Based on lifetime voting records on immigration issues in 2005-2008, the Americans for Better Immigration assigned Senator Nelson a grade of B- (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F). 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 72 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 50 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 83 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2004. 2003-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 17 percent in 2003-2006. 2003-2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 8 percent in 2003-2005. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 0 percent in 2002. 1995-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 0 percent from 1995-2004. 1989-2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 25 percent in 1989-2003. 1989-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 70 percent from 1989-2002. 1989-2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 70 percent in 1989-2001. Labor (Back to top)
2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2008. 2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the AFL-CIO - Lifetime 74 percent during their legislative career up until 2008. 2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 89 percent in 2008. 2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees - Lifetime 66 percent during their legislative career up until 2008. 2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 0 percent in 2008. 2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 75 percent in 2008. 2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008. 2008 In 2008 United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers rated politicians in selected states. They gave Senator Nelson a rating of 40. 2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Utility Workers Union of America 100 percent in 2008. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Federally Employed Women's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 60. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 14 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 100 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 95 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 86 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 60 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers gave Senator Nelson a grade of 100. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 83 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 50 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 100 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007 United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers rated politicians in selected states. They gave Senator Nelson a rating of 17. 2007 In 2007 Utility Workers Union of America gave Senator Nelson a grade of 100. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 47 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 38 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 25 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 40 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 50 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 19 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 25 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 38 percent in 2006.
2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 75 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 64 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 58 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 63 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 60 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 67 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 100 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 46 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 60 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 43 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 0 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 82 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 82 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 83 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 64 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 33 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Workplace Fairness 0 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 56 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 73 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 31 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 57 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association for the Self-Employed 100 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 62 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 73 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 86 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 83 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 86 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 55 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 67 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 86 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 67 percent in 2003.Those who supported or provided other assistance in connection with a UAW organizing drive are given an extra 10% bonus. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 33 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Workplace Fairness 0 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 62 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 50 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 63 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 57 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 0 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 50 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association 50 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 70 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 40 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 42 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 0 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 50 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 83 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association for the Self-Employed 100 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 81 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Benefits Council 29 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 67 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 50 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 75 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 62 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 57 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 72 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 75 percent in 2001. 1999 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 62 percent in 1999. 1997-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 24 percent from 1997-2008. 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2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Bar Association 100 percent in 2001-2002. Liberal (Back to top)
2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 75 percent in 2008. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 75 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Senator Nelson a rating of 0. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 46.7 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 46 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 48 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 44 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 35 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 45.3 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 53 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 51 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 29 percent in 2006. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 55 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 45 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 50 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 48 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 50 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 46 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 51 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 65 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 53 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 54 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 45 percent in 2004. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 45 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 55 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 51 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 51 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 53 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 46 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 50 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 52 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 48 percent in 2002. 2002 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2002, Senator Nelson voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 55 percent of the Senators. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 49 percent in 2002. 2002 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2002, Senator Nelson voted more conservative on social policy issues than 50 percent of the Senators. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 44 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 48 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 49 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 55 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the People for the American Way 54 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 70 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 40 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 49 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 54 percent in 2001. 2001 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2001, Senator Nelson voted more conservative on social policy issues than 48 percent of the Senators. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 47 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 36 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 51 percent in 2001. 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2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 0 percent in 2005. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 47 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 100 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 100 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 39 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 100 percent in 2001. National Security Issues (Back to top)
2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 80 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 Center for Security Policy gave Senator Nelson a rating of 71 percent. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 76 percent in 2005-2006. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 100 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 71 percent in 2003-2004. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 75 percent in 2002. 1998-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 56 percent in 1998-2002. Science and Medical Research (Back to top)
2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 0 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Parkinsons Action Network 0 percent in 2006. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 0 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Parkinsons Action Network 100 percent in 2004. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Society of Anesthesiologists 67 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 0 percent in 2003. Senior and Social Security Issues (Back to top)
2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2008. 2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 63 percent during their legislative career up until 2008. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Senator Nelson a grade of B+. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 80 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 60 percent in 2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 50 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 88 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Retire Safe 56 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 40 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging 67 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 60 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 0 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 67 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 40 percent in 2001. Social Issues (Back to top)
2008 In 2008 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy gave Senator Nelson a grade of C. 2008 In 2008 NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby gave Senator Nelson a rating of 100 percent. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of Population Action International 100 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Based on the votes, committee votes, co-sponsorships and other leadership actions that took place between 2007-2008 the Secular Coalition for America assigned Senator Nelson a grade of F. With grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F. 2007 In 2007 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy gave Senator Nelson a grade of B. 2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 56. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 100 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 55 percent in 2006. 2006 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association of Social Workers's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 20. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Population Connection 25 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Secular Coalition for America 0 percent in 2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of Population Action International 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 38 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Mennonite Central Committee 33 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 33 percent in 2005. 2005 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association of Social Workers's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 0. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Population Connection 50 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Population Institute 100 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 71 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 43 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of Population Action International 33 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Population Connection 29 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 83 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 40 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of Population Action International 50 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Population Connection 33 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Population Institute 0 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 0 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Population Connection 20 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 62 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Californians for Population Stabilization 100 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Youth Advocacy Coalition 100 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Population Connection 25 percent in 2001. Technology and Communication (Back to top)
2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 100 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Computer & Communications Industry Association 71 percent in 2007. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 100 percent in 2003-2004. 2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 83 percent in 2002. Trade Issues (Back to top)
2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 14 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 USA Engage gave Senator Nelson a grade of C. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Associated Equipment Distributors 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007. 2005-2006 In 2005-2006 USA Engage gave Senator Nelson a grade of B+. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 60 percent in 2003-2004 for Trade Barrier Votes. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes 0 percent in 2003-2004 for Trade Subsidy Votes. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the USA Engage 60 percent in 2003-2004. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 75 percent in 2001-2002 for Trade Barrier Votes. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes percent in 2001-2002 for Trade Subsidy Votes. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the USA Engage 60 percent in 2001-2002. 1997-1998 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes percent in 1997-1998 for Trade Barrier Votes. Transportation Issues (Back to top)
2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 100 percent in 2003-2004. Veterans Issues (Back to top)
2007-2008 In 2007-2008 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator Nelson a grade of A. 2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 60 percent in 2006. 2006 In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator Nelson a grade of B-. 2006 Senator Nelson sponsored or co-sponsored 47 percent of the legislation favored by the The Retired Enlisted Association in 2006. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 92 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 50 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Retired Enlisted Association 0 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 50 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The American Legion 100 percent in 2003. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 84 percent in 2001. Welfare and Poverty (Back to top)
2008 In 2008 The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Senator Nelson a grade of 100 percent. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 10 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of RESULTS 71 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 In 2007 The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Senator Nelson a grade of A percent. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the RESULTS 68 percent in 2005-2006. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the The Partnership for the Homeless 100 percent in 2003-2004. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2001-2002. Women's Issues (Back to top)
2007-2008 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 90 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Federally Employed Women's position, Senator Nelson received a rating of 60. 2007-2008 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the National Organization for Women attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2007-2008, the National Organization for Women gave Senator Nelson a rating of 50 percent. 2007 In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Senator Nelson a grade of 83. 2007 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 60 percent in 2007. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 30 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 83 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 60 percent in the 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 30 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 33 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 50 percent in 2005. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 50 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 69 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 60 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 60 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 60 percent in 2003. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 62 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 56 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Nelson supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 67 percent in 2001.
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