 Abortion Issues (Back to top)
2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2009. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of Planned Parenthood 100 percent in 2008. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 100 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 0 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2007. 2006 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life 0 percent in 2006. 2006 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota 100 percent in 2006. 2005 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life 17 percent in 2005. 2005 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota 100 percent in 2005. 2004 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota 100 percent in 2004. 2003 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life 0 percent in 2003. 2003 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota 100 percent in 2003. Agriculture Issues (Back to top)
2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 89 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, Representative Ellison received a rating of 87. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 76 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 0 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the United Fresh Produce Association 100 percent in 2007. Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues (Back to top)
2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 100 percent in 2009. 2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 77 percent in 2009. 2008 In 2008 Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance gave Representative Ellison a grade of 0. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 Big Cat Rescue gave Representative Ellison a grade of 66. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 100 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 83 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 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 83 percent in both sessions of Congress in 2007-2008. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 83 percent in the first session of Congress in 2007. Arts and Humanities (Back to top)
2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 98 percent in 2008. Budget, Spending and Taxes (Back to top)
2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 4 percent in 2009. 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 Representative Ellison is represented by 0. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 2 percent in 2008. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste - Lifetime 3 percent during their legislative career up until 2008. 2008 In 2008 National Taxpayers Union gave Representative Ellison a rating of F. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 0 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 0 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 5 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007 National Taxpayers Union gave Representative Ellison a grade of F. 2006 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Taxpayers League of Minnesota 36 percent in 2006. 2005-2006 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Citizens for Tax Justice 0 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Taxpayers League of Minnesota 0 percent in 2005. 2004 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Taxpayers League of Minnesota 17 percent in 2004. 2003 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Taxpayers League of Minnesota 25 percent in 2003. Business and Consumers (Back to top)
2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 20 percent in 2008. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 56 percent in 2008. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Lifetime 53 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, Representative Ellison received a rating of 33 percent. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 75 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the International Warehouse Logistics Association 20 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 20 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 National Federation of Independent Business gave Representative Ellison a rating of 67 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, Representative Ellison received a rating of 60. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Retail Federation's position, Representative Ellison received a rating of 40 percent. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 69 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 70 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 70 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 0 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 0 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 0 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 50 percent in 2007. 2006 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce 75 percent in 2006. 2005-2006 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Minnesota National Federation of Independent Business 13 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce 13 percent in 2005. 2004 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce 36 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Minnesota National Federation of Independent Business 22 percent in 2003-2004. Campaign Finance and Election Issues (Back to top)
2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007. Civil Liberties and Civil Rights (Back to top)
2009 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the American Library Association attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2009, the American Library Association gave Representative Ellison a rating of 25 percent. 2009 In 2009 the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Net Congressional Score - May 14, 2010 gave Representative Ellison a rating of 64. 2009 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Progressive Action Score - May 14, 2010's position, Representative Ellison received a rating of 69 percent. 2009 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Regressive Action Score - May 14, 2010's position, Representative Ellison received a rating of 5 percent. 2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 2009. 2008 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the American Library Association attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2008, the American Library Association gave Representative Ellison a rating of 33 percent. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 100 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, Representative Ellison received a rating of 100. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Oath of Office Index's position, Representative Ellison received a rating of 100 percent. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Progressive Action Score's position, Representative Ellison received a rating of 86 percent. 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, Representative Ellison received a rating of 100. 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, Representative Ellison received a rating of 98 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, Representative Ellison received a rating of 45 percent. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Representative Ellison a rating of +1. 2007 In 2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Representative Ellison a grade of 100. 2007 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the American Library Association attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2007, the American Library Association gave Representative Ellison a rating of 30 percent. 2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Representative Ellison received a rating of 100. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 93 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007 National Council of La Raza gave Representative Ellison a grade of 100. 2004 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the OutFront Minnesota 100 percent in 2004. These scores are cumulative for each representative's time in their current office. OutFront Minnesota considered votes from 1993-2004. 1993-2006 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the OutFront Minnesota 100 percent in 1993-2006. These scores are cumulative for each representative's time in their current office. OutFront Minnesota considered votes from 1993-2004. 1993-2005 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the OutFront Minnesota 100 percent in 1993-2005. These scores are cumulative for each representative's time in their current office. OutFront Minnesota considered votes from 1993-2005. Congressional and Legislative Affairs (Back to top)
2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Grassroots Netroots Alliance 61 percent in 2007-2008. Conservative (Back to top)
2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 0 percent in 2009. 2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Conservative Union - Lifetime 0 percent during their legislative career up until 2009. 2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 0 percent in 2009. 2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 0 percent in 2009. 2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Heritage Alliance - Congressional 0 percent in 2009. 2009 According to the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score's calculations, Representative Ellison voted more conservative on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 14 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009. 2009 According to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, Representative Ellison voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 86 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009. 2009 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy calculations, Representative Ellison voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 0 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009. 2009 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy's calculations, Representative Ellison voted more conservative on foreign policy issues than 31 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009. 2009 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, Representative Ellison voted more conservative on social policy issues than 0 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009. 2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 0 percent in 2009. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 0 percent in 2008. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 22 percent in 2008. 2008 According to the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score's calculations, Representative Ellison voted more conservative on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 9.3 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008. 2008 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy calculations, Representative Ellison voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 0 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008. 2008 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy's calculations, Representative Ellison voted more conservative on foreign policy issues than 8 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008. 2008 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, Representative Ellison voted more conservative on social policy issues than 0 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 4 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, Representative Ellison received a rating of 0. 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, Representative Ellison received a rating of 0. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Christian Coalition of America 0 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 18 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 23 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 0 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 0 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 30 percent in the Spring 2007 session. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 5 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the GOPUSA 0 percent in 2007. 2007 According to the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score's calculations, Representative Ellison voted more conservative on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 6.8 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007. 2007 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, Representative Ellison voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 0 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007. 2007 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy's calculations, Representative Ellison voted more conservative on foreign policy issues than 0 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007. 2007 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, Representative Ellison voted more conservative on social policy issues than 8 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Economic Liberties on economic issues 12 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Personal Liberties on personal liberties 38 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 2 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007 Traditional Values Coalition gave Representative Ellison a grade of 0. 2006 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Traditional Values Coalition 40 percent in 2006 2005-2006 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Regressive Conservative Action Score's position, Representative Ellison received a rating of 0 percent. Drug Issues (Back to top)
2007-2008 On the votes used to calculate its ratings for members of the 2007-2008 House of Representatives, the Drug Policy Alliance Network gave Representative Ellison a rating of 75 percent. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors 100 percent in 2007-2008. Education (Back to top)
2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 89 percent in 2009. 2009 In 2009 the National Education Association gave Representative Ellison a grade of A. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 National Education Association gave Representative Ellison a grade of A. 2007 In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Representative Ellison a grade of 100. 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 Representative Ellison a rating of 100 percent. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 62 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 100 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007 National Education Association gave Representative Ellison a grade of A. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 100 percent in 2007. Employment and Affirmative Action (Back to top)
2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 75 percent in 2008. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the National Employment Lawyers Association 66 percent in 2007. Energy Issues (Back to top)
2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 0 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 0 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007. Environmental Issues (Back to top)
2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of Environment America 93 percent in 2009. 2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 93 percent in 2009. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Environment America 100 percent in 2008. 2007-2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of Environment America 93 percent from 2007-2009. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 100 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 100 percent in the First and Second Sessions of Congress in 2007-2008. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 100 percent in the First Session of the 110th House of Congress in 2007. 2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to League of Private Property Voters's position, Representative Ellison received a rating of 0. 2006 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Clean Water Action Alliance of Minnesota 100 percent in 2006. 2006 On the votes that the Conservation Minnesota considered to be the most important in 2006, Representative Ellison voted their preferred position 91 percent of the time. 2005-2006 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Minnesota Sierra Club-North Star's position, Representative Ellison received a rating of 100. 2005 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Conservation Minnesota 88 percent in 2005. 2004 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Conservation Minnesota 67 percent in 2004. 2003 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Conservation Minnesota 90 percent in 2003. Family and Children Issues (Back to top)
2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of The Children's Health Fund 66 percent in 2009. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Family Association 0 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Family Research Council 5 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the The Arc 57 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison 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, Representative Ellison received a rating of 100. 2007 In 2007 Family Research Council gave Representative Ellison a grade of 0. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007. 2005-2006 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Minnesota Family Council-Minnesota Family Institute's position, Representative Ellison received a rating of 20. 2005 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Children's Defense Fund Minnesota's position, Representative Ellison received a rating of 100. 2003-2005 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Minnesota Family Council-Minnesota Family Institute 22 percent in 2003-2005. 2003-2004 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund Minnesota 100 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund Minnesota 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Minnesota Family Council-Minnesota Family Institute 17 percent in 2003. Foreign Aid and Policy Issues (Back to top)
2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 33 percent in 2009. 2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of NewPolicy.org 92 percent in 2009. 2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of Peace Action West 91 percent in 2009. 2008 In 2008 Armenian National Committee of America gave Representative Ellison a grade of B-. 2008 In 2008 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Ellison a grade of A+. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 100 percent in 2008. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of Peace Action West 100 percent in 2008. 2008 Based off when the senators or representatives came into office and how many of the possible actions during their terms they have taken to help end LRA violence and support lasting peace in Uganda, Resolve Uganda - Career gave Representative Ellison a grade of C. 2007-2009 In 2007-2009 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Ellison a grade of A+. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the ACT! for America 0 percent in 2007-2008 when voting on Issues in the 110th Congressional Session. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 Council for a Livable World gave Representative Ellison a rating of 100 percent. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 Nuclear Age Peace Foundation gave Representative Ellison a grade of 77 percent. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Representative Ellison a rating of +1. 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, Representative Ellison received a rating of -2. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA) +5 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 In 2007 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Ellison a grade of B. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 92 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 100 percent in 2007. 2007 On the votes that the Latin America Working Group considered to be the most important in 2007, Representative Ellison voted their preferred position 70 percent of the time. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of Peace Action West 100 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Representative Ellison a grade of A+ based on voting records, bill sponsorship and other activities related to ending the genocide in Darfur. 2007 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, Representative Ellison received a rating of 0. 2007 On the votes that Voices for Creative Non-Violence - Iraq-Afghanistan Supplemental Spending considered to be the most important in 2007, Representative Ellison voted their preferred position 83 percent of the time. Government Reform (Back to top)
2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 2 percent in 2008. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste - Lifetime 3 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 National Association of Counties's position, Representative Ellison received a rating of 83 percent. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 3 percent in 2007. Gun Issues (Back to top)
2010 In 2010 Gun Owners of America - April Ratings gave Representative Ellison a grade of F. 2009 In 2009 Gun Owners of America gave Representative Ellison a grade of F. 2008 In 2008 National Rifle Association gave Representative Ellison a grade of F, in its scorecard for candidates seeking office in 2008. 2007 In 2007 Gun Owners of America gave Representative Ellison a grade of F. 2004 Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all state legislative candidates in 2004, the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund assigned Representative Ellison a grade of F (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F). 1991-2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 100 percent between 1991-2009. 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 Representative Ellison a grade of 100 percent. Health Issues (Back to top)
2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Nurses Association 100 percent in 2009. 2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 2009. 2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 100 percent in 2009. 2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Association of University Centers on Disabilites 88 percent in 2009. 2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of The Children's Health Fund 66 percent in 2009. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 100 percent in 2008. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 2008. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Hospital Association 57 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 100 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 Saint Joseph Health System gave Representative Ellison a grade of 100. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 100 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Alliance For Headache Disorders Advocacy 0 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Academy of Family Physicians 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Association of University Centers on Disabilites 60 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance gave Representative Ellison a rating of 50. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007. 2007 On the votes that the The Children's Health Fund considered to be the most important in 2007, Representative Ellison voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time. Immigration (Back to top)
2007-2010 Representative Ellison supported the interests of National Latino Congreso/William C. Velásquez Institute - March Progress Report 100 percent in 2007-2010. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 English First gave Representative Ellison a grade of F. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 8 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Representative Ellison a rating of +1. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 U.S. English gave Representative Ellison a grade of F. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the English First 0 percent in 2007. 2005-2008 Based on lifetime voting records on immigration issues in 2005-2008, the Americans for Better Immigration assigned Representative Ellison a grade of F (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F). Labor (Back to top)
2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2009. 2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the AFL-CIO - Lifetime 97 percent during their legislative career up until 2009. 2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 100 percent in 2009. 2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of Federally Employed Women 90 percent in 2009. 2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2009. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2008. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the AFL-CIO - Lifetime 95 percent during their legislative career up until 2008. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2008. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees - Lifetime 100 percent during their legislative career up until 2008. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2008. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 75 percent in 2008. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2008. 2008 Representative Ellison 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 Representative Ellison a rating of 60. 2008 Representative Ellison 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, Representative Ellison received a rating of 70. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 0 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 100 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 91 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 70 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers gave Representative Ellison a grade of 80. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 0 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison 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 Representative Ellison a rating of 100. 2007 In 2007 Utility Workers Union of America gave Representative Ellison a grade of 100. 2006 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the AFSCME Council 5 100 percent in 2006. 2006 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Minnesota AFL-CIO 88 percent in 2006. 2005 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the AFSCME Council 5 100 percent in 2005. 2005 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Minnesota AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2005. 2004 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the AFSCME Council 5 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the AFSCME Joint Councils 6, 14, 65, & 96, AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Minnesota AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees 90 percent in 2004. 2003 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the AFSCME Council 5 80 percent in 2003. 2003 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the AFSCME Joint Councils 6, 14, 65, & 96, AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Minnesota AFL-CIO 87 percent in 2003. 1997-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 80 percent from 1997-2008. Liberal (Back to top)
2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of Americans for Democratic Action 95 percent in 2009. 2009 In 2009 the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Net Congressional Score - May 14, 2010 gave Representative Ellison a rating of 64. 2009 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Progressive Action Score - May 14, 2010's position, Representative Ellison received a rating of 69 percent. 2009 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Regressive Action Score - May 14, 2010's position, Representative Ellison received a rating of 5 percent. 2009 According to the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score's calculations, Representative Ellison voted more conservative on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 14 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009. 2009 According to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, Representative Ellison voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 86 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009. 2009 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy's calculations, Representative Ellison voted more liberal on economic policy issues than 91 percent members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009. 2009 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy calculations, Representative Ellison voted more liberal on foreign policy issues than 69 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009. 2009 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy's calculations, Representative Ellison voted more liberal on social policy issues than 89 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 100 percent in 2008. 2008 According to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, Representative Ellison voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 91 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008. 2008 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy's calculations, Representative Ellison voted more liberal on economic policy issues than 85 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008. 2008 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy's calculations, Representative Ellison voted more liberal on foreign policy issues than 85 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008. 2008 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy's calculations, Representative Ellison voted more liberal on social policy issues than 82 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Progressive Action Score's position, Representative Ellison received a rating of 86 percent. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 100 percent in 2007. 2007 According to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, Representative Ellison voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 93.2 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007. 2007 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy's calculations, Representative Ellison voted more liberal on economic policy issues than 82 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007. 2007 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy's calculations, Representative Ellison voted more liberal on foreign policy issues than 96 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007. 2007 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy's calculations, Representative Ellison voted more liberal on social policy issues than 89 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007. Military Issues (Back to top)
2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Military Officers Association of America 100 percent in 2009. National Security Issues (Back to top)
2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 33 percent in 2009. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 0 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 Center for Security Policy gave Representative Ellison a rating of 0 percent. Senior and Social Security Issues (Back to top)
2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2009. 2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 100 percent during their legislative career up until 2009. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2008. 2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 100 percent during their legislative career up until 2008. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Representative Ellison a grade of B+. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2007. Social Issues (Back to top)
2009 Based on legislative votes on the floor and in various committees, Representative Ellison supported Population Connection's interests 100 percent of the time. 2008 In 2008 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy gave Representative Ellison a grade of B. 2008 In 2008 NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby gave Representative Ellison a rating of 100 percent. 2007-2010 Representative Ellison supported the interests of National Latino Congreso/William C. Velásquez Institute - March Progress Report 100 percent in 2007-2010. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison 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 Representative Ellison a grade of A-. With grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F. 2007 In 2007 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy gave Representative Ellison a grade of A+. 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, Representative Ellison received a rating of 73. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 100 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007, Representative Ellison received a score of 100 percent, based on votes cast in support of Population Connection's positions. 2006 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota, Inc. 23 percent in 2006. 2005 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota, Inc. -4 percent in 2005. 2004 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota, Inc. 0 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition 100 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota, Inc. 29 percent in 2003. Technology and Communication (Back to top)
2008 In 2008 CNET News gave Representative Ellison a rating of 83 percent. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 86 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the AeA 75 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Computer & Communications Industry Association 93 percent in 2007. Trade Issues (Back to top)
2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 0 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 USA Engage gave Representative Ellison a grade of B. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Associated Equipment Distributors 85 percent in 2007. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007. Transportation Issues (Back to top)
2004 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Minnesota Trucking Association 0 percent in 2004. Veterans Issues (Back to top)
2007-2008 In 2007-2008 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Representative Ellison a grade of A. Welfare and Poverty (Back to top)
2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law 100 percent in 2009. 2008 In 2008 the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Representative Ellison a grade of 100 percent. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 0 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of RESULTS 80 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 In 2007 the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Representative Ellison a grade of A+ percent. Women's Issues (Back to top)
2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 89 percent in 2009. 2009 Representative Ellison supported the interests of Federally Employed Women 90 percent in 2009. 2007-2008 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 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, Representative Ellison received a rating of 70. 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 Representative Ellison a rating of 100 percent. 2007 In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Representative Ellison a grade of 100. 2007 Representative Ellison supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 70 percent in 2007.
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