Abortion Issues

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2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 6 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2000.

1999-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 0 percent in 1999-2002.

1999-2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 100 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 1999.

1995-2004  On the votes that the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association considered to be the most important in 1995-2004, Senator Vitter voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1995-2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 1995-2003.

Agriculture Issues

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2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 60 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 Vitter received a rating of 66.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 47 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 5 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 44 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 88 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 20 percent in 2005.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 33 percent in 2003-2004.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Minnesota Farm Bureau 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Minnesota Farm Bureau 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 30 percent in 2001-2002.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 100 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 55 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 86 percent in 1999.

Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues

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2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 67 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 Vitter supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 67 percent in both sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 75 percent in the first session of Congress in 2007.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 60 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 60 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 60 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Humane Association 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 33 percent in 2004.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Humane Association 33 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 33 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 33 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 33 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 33 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 33 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 33 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Humane Association 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 17 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 13 percent in 2000.

1999  On the votes that the The Humane Society of the United States considered to be the most important in 1999 , Senator Vitter voted their preferred position 17 percent of the time.

Arts and Humanities

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2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 0 percent in 2002.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 0 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 0 percent in 2000.

Budget, Spending and Taxes

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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 Vitter is represented by 1.

2008  In 2008 National Taxpayers Union gave Senator Vitter a rating of A.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 90 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 67 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 National Taxpayers Union gave Senator Vitter a grade of B+.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 95 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 92 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 77 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Citizens for Tax Justice 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 95 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 85 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 88 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 70 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 10 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 74 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 12 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 64 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 97 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 62 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 59 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 17 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 Vitter a rating of 25 percent.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 85 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 94 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 66 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 18 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 90 percent in 2000.

2000  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2000, the Concord Coalition gave Senator Vitter a rating of 33 percent.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 33 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 85 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 64 percent in 1999.

1999  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1999, the Concord Coalition gave Senator Vitter a rating of 14 percent.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 50 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 26 percent in 1999.

Business and Consumers

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2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 92 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 75 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 88 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Lifetime 90 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 Vitter received a rating of 75 percent.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 50 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 92 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 National Federation of Independent Business gave Senator Vitter a rating of 100 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 Vitter received a rating of 57.

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 Vitter received a rating of 60 percent.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 80 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 50 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 92 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 60 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 66 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 73 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association of Government Contractors 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 92 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 85 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 87 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Warehouse Logistics Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 95 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 Vitter supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 75 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 92 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 80 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 8 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 89 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Sleep Products Association 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 91 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 96 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 83 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Financial Executives International 50 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 95 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 85 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 92 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 73 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 90 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the United States Business and Industry Council 25 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association of Government Contractors 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 97 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 95 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 95 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 95 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 88 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 9 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 93 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 100 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 91 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 83 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 33 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 93 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 85 percent in 2000.

1999-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 95 percent in 1999-2006.

1999-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 60 percent in 1999-2004.

1999-2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 91 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 8 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 85 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 80 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 10 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 88 percent in 1999.

1997  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry 100 percent in 1997.

1996-1997  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Louisiana National Federation of Independent Business 100 percent in 1996-1997.

Campaign Finance and Election Issues

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2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 11 percent in 2007.

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

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2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 21 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 Vitter received a rating of 0.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 0 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 Vitter received a rating of 6.

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 Vitter received a rating of 14 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 Vitter received a rating of 35 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Senator Vitter a rating of -2.

2007  In 2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Senator Vitter a grade of 29.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Senator Vitter received a rating of 0.

2007  In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Senator Vitter a rating of 0.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 8 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 11 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 13 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Association of Community Organization for Reform Now (ACORN) 13 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 4 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 17 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 18 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 6 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 20 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Council of La Raza 0 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Council of La Raza 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 6 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 11 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 27 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Library Association 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 11 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 20 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 7 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 6 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 28 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 29 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 14 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 20 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 0 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 13 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 15 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 9 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 9 percent in 1999.

Congressional and Legislative Affairs

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2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Grassroots Netroots Alliance 0 percent in 2007-2008.

Conservative

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Summer 2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 38 percent in Summer 2003.

Spring 2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 38 percent in Spring 2004.

Fall 2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 43 percent in Fall 2004.

2008  In 2008 American Conservative Union gave Senator Vitter a rating of 84 percent.

2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 90 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 Vitter received a rating of 65.

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 Vitter received a rating of 100.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 93 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 58 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 96 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 80 percent in the Spring 2007 session.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 94 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the GOPUSA 30 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 84.5 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 79 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 84 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 87 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 73 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Traditional Values Coalition gave Senator Vitter a grade of 66.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 92 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 28.6 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 43 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 84.3 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 72 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 85 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 82 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 77 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Traditional Values Coalition 80 percent in 2006

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 96 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 75 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 61 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 64 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 75 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Economic Liberties on economic issues 85 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Personal Liberties on personal liberties 65 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 96 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Christian Action Network 74 percent during their legislative career up until 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 94 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 88 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Center for Reclaiming America 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 92 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 Vitter received a rating of 80.

2003  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator Vitter received a rating of 80.

2003  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator Vitter received a rating of 80.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 55 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 93 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 0 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 Vitter received a rating of 85.

2002  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator Vitter received a rating of 85.

2002  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator Vitter received a rating of 85.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 97 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 93 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 75 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 85 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 75 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 88 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 53 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 33 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 85 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 88 percent in 2000.

2000  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 2000 Senator Vitter voted more conservative on social policy issues than 79 percent of the [HOUSE].

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 6 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 69 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 83 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 51 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 20 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Defense/Foreign Policy calculations, in 1999 Senator Vitter voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 80 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1999 Senator Vitter voted more conservative on social policy issues than 85 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1999 Senator Vitter voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 20 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 15 percent in 1999.

1996-1997  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Louisiana Christian Coalition 90 percent in 1996-1997.

Crime Issues

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2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 10 percent in 2005-2006.

1999-2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 20 percent in 1999-2000.

Drug Issues

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2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors 0 percent in 2005-2006.

Education

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2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 30 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 National Education Association gave Senator Vitter a grade of F.

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Senator Vitter a grade of 16.

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 Vitter a rating of 0 percent.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 0 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 National Education Association gave Senator Vitter a grade of F.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interest of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Education Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 17 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 0 percent in 2005.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Education Association 11 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 40 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Education Association 9 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 20 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Education Association 0 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 25 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the English First 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Education Association 16 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Education Association 0 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 0 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Education Association 14 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Louisiana Association of Educators 40 percent in 1998.

Employment and Affirmative Action

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2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 0 percent in 2008.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Employment Lawyers Association 0 percent in 2007.

Energy Issues

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2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 11 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Campaign for America's Future 0 percent in 2005-2006 on energy legislation.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Coalition for Ethanol 100 percent in 2001.

Environmental Issues

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2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Environment America 0 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 0 percent in the First and Second Sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Republicans for Environmental Protection gave Senator Vitter a rating of 14 percent.

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 Vitter received a rating of 80.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 0 percent in the First Session of the 110th House of Congress in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Republicans for Environmental Protection 7 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 89 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Wind Energy Association 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Republicans for Environmental Protection 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 0 percent in 2005-2006

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Partnership for America 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 83 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 10 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Republicans for Environmental Protection 7 percent in 2005. Points for significant non-voting actions were added to or subtracted from percentages calculated from voting records. Thus, the rating may be less than 0 or greater than 100.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Parks Conservation Association 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Sierra Club 0 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 75 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 70 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 60 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 0 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 4 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 89 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 0 percent in 1999.

Family and Children Issues

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2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Family Association 66 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Family Research Council 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Arc 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 42 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 Vitter received a rating of 20.

2007  In 2007 Family Research Council gave Senator Vitter a grade of 100.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 11 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Family Research Council 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Family Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 0 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Family Research Council 92 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Family Research Council 92 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the School Nutrition Association 33 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Family Voices 0 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  On the votes that the Family Research Council considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Senator Vitter voted their preferred position 100 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 Vitter supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 9 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Family Research Council 90 percent in 2001.(Due to the 49-51 split in the Senate, an insufficient number of votes were taken on issues of concern to warrant inclusion).

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 40 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Family Research Council 100 percent in 2000.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 50 percent in 1999.

Foreign Aid and Policy Issues

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2008  In 2008 Armenian National Committee of America gave Senator Vitter a grade of C.

2008  In 2008 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator Vitter a grade of F.

2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Peace Action West 0 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter 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 Vitter a rating of 0 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Nuclear Age Peace Foundation gave Senator Vitter a grade of 9 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Senator Vitter a rating of -2.

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 Vitter received a rating of -2.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA) -3 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  In 2007 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator Vitter a grade of D-.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 4 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 0 percent in 2007.

2007  On the votes that the Latin America Working Group considered to be the most important in 2007, Senator Vitter voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Peace Action West 0 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Senator Vitter a grade of D 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, Senator Vitter received a rating of -1.

2006  In 2006 Armenian National Committee of America gave Senator Vitter a grade of C.

2006  In 2006 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator Vitter a grade of D+.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Peace Action 22 percent in 2006.

2006  In 2006, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Senator Vitter a grade of F based on voting records, bill sponsorship and other activities related to ending the genocide in Darfur.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 8 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 0 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 Vitter received a rating of -4.

2005  In 2005 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator Vitter a rating of D+.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 25 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Peace Action 11 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the PeacePAC 13 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Armenian National Committee of America 8 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Peace Action 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Muslims for Jerusalem's position, Senator Vitter received a rating of -12.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 7 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 Vitter received a rating of -5.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 11 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Peace Action 11 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 Vitter received a rating of -2.

2002-2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Citizens for Global Solutions 12 percent in 2002-2003.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Peace Action 0 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Foreign Service Association 88 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 Vitter, rated -6.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 14 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Peace Action 0 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 9 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Peace Action 0 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the PeacePAC 14 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 29 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Peace Action 20 percent in 1999.

1995-2000  Based on the votes, committee votes, co-sponsorships and other leadership actions that took place between 1995-2000 the Armenian National Committee of America assigned Senator Vitter a grade of D. With grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F-.

Government Reform

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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 Vitter received a rating of 62 percent.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 74 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 9 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 9 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 58 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interest of the National Association of Counties 43 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 58 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 0 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 84 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Radical Middle 10 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 73 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 0 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 79 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 0 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association of Counties 86 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Radical Middle 10 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 77 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 6 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 75 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association of Counties 57 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all candidates in 1999-2000, the Common Cause assigned Senator Vitter a grade of 0 (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

1999-2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 6 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 66 percent in 1999.

Gun Issues

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2007  In 2007 Gun Owners of America gave Senator Vitter a grade of A+.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 100 percent in 2006.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 100 percent in 2005.

2004  Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2004, the National Rifle Association assigned Senator Vitter a grade of A (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 80 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 11 percent from 1988-2003 (Senate) or 1991-2003 (House).

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence 0 percent in 2003.

2003  In 2003 Gun Owners of America gave Senator Vitter a grade of A-.

2002  On the votes that the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence considered to be the most important as of 2002, Senator Vitter voted their preferred position 12 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.

2002  Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2002, the National Rifle Association assigned Senator Vitter a grade of A (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2001-2002  Based on the results of a questionnaire the Gun Owners of America assigned Senator Vitter a grade of A- (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F-).

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence 0 percent in 2001.

2000  Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2000, the National Rifle Association assigned Senator Vitter a grade of A (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

1999-2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence 0 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Based on the results of a questionnaire the Gun Owners of America assigned Senator Vitter a grade of A- (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 Vitter a grade of 0 percent.

1987-1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 20 percent in 1987-1999.

Health Issues

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2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 100 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Saint Joseph Health System gave Senator Vitter a grade of 60.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 42 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Alliance For Headache Disorders Advocacy 50 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Academy of Family Physicians 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Association of University Centers on Disabilites 0 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance gave Senator Vitter a rating of 100.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 11 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 10 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 40 percent in 2006.

2006  On the votes that the Protect Patients Now! considered to be the most important in 2006, Senator Vitter voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Nurses Association 20 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 60 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 Vitter voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 0 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 50 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Citizens for Health - Whole Person Health Rating 25 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 75 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 11 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Global AIDS Alliance 0 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 0 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 40 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 20 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Medical Association 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 100 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Medical Association 100 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 0 percent in 2000.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Medical Association 100 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 20 percent in 1999.

Immigration

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2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 English First gave Senator Vitter a grade of A.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 81 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Senator Vitter a rating of -2.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 U.S. English gave Senator Vitter a grade of A.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the English First 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the English First 75 percent in 2006.

2005-2008  Based on lifetime voting records on immigration issues in 2005-2008, the Americans for Better Immigration assigned Senator Vitter a grade of A (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 94 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 100 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 96 percent in 2003-2006.

2003-2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 69 percent in 2003-2005.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 90 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 100 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 0 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 67 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 50 percent in 2001.

1995-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 0 percent from 1995-2004.

1989-2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 76 percent in 1989-2003.

1989-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 56 percent from 1989-2002.

1989-2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 77 percent in 1989-2001.

Labor

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2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 20 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the AFL-CIO - Lifetime 24 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees - Lifetime 0 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 25 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 75 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Utility Workers Union of America 0 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 Vitter received a rating of 30.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 83 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 30 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 21 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 20 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers gave Senator Vitter a grade of 0.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 8 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 60 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 66 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 8 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Utility Workers Union of America gave Senator Vitter a grade of 25.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 20 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 12 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 20 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 50 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 6 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 12 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 8 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 21 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 17 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 40 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 67 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 8 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 40 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 14 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 7 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 7 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Workplace Fairness 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 21 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 17 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association for the Self-Employed 57 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 11 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 12 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 22 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 14 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 7 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 Vitter supported the interests of the Workplace Fairness 0 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 11 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Benefits Council 60 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 0 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 22 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 0 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 25 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association 67 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 0 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 0 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 0 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 25 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association for the Self-Employed 71 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 8 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Benefits Council 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 11 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 40 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 25 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 43 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 8 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 0 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Benefits Council 100 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 14 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 0 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Association of Fire Fighters 38 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 12 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 33 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 0 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 40 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 0 percent in 1999.

Legal Issues

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2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Bar Association 0 percent in 2001-2002.

1999-2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Bar Association 25 percent in 1999-2000.

Liberal

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2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 5 percent in 2008.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 10 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Senator Vitter a rating of 0.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 15.5 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 20 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 14 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 9 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 15.7 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 25 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 8 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 0 percent in 2006.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 15 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 10 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 31 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 64 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 24 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 36 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 23 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 5 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 0 percent in 2004.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 10 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 0 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 0 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 0 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 3 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 85 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 85 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 88 percent in 2000.

2000  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 2000 Senator Vitter voted more conservative on social policy issues than 79 percent of the [HOUSE].

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 6 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 0 percent in 2000.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 5 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Defense/Foreign Policy calculations, in 1999 Senator Vitter voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 80 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1999 Senator Vitter voted more conservative on social policy issues than 85 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1999 Senator Vitter voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 20 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 15 percent in 1999.

Military Issues

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2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 0 percent in 2005.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 5 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 83 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 92 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 2 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 80 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 100 percent in 2000.

National Security Issues

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2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 88 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Center for Security Policy gave Senator Vitter a rating of 100 percent.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 88 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 92 percent in 2003-2004.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 75 percent in 2002.

1998-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 83 percent in 1998-2002.

Science and Medical Research

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2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Parkinsons Action Network 0 percent in 2006.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 0 percent in 2005.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Society of Anesthesiologists 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 75 percent in 2003.

Senior and Social Security Issues

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2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 30 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 15 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Senator Vitter a grade of D.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 22 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 13 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Retire Safe 93 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging 50 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 0 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 31 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 0 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 50 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 44 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 33 percent in 1999.

Social Issues

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2008  In 2008 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy gave Senator Vitter a grade of C.

2008  In 2008 NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby gave Senator Vitter a rating of 60 percent.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter 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 Vitter 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 Vitter a grade of F.

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 Vitter received a rating of 13.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 11 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 Vitter received a rating of 20.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Population Connection 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Secular Coalition for America 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of Population Action International 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 13 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Mennonite Central Committee 13 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter 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 Vitter received a rating of 0.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Population Connection 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Population Institute 50 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of Population Action International 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Population Connection 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 50 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 8 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of Population Action International 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Population Connection 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Population Institute 0 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Californians for Population Stabilization 67 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 0 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Population Connection 0 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 12 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Californians for Population Stabilization 50 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Youth Advocacy Coalition 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Population Connection 0 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 8 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Population Connection 0 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 11 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 30 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Population Connection 0 percent in 1999.

Technology and Communication

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2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 80 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Computer & Communications Industry Association 43 percent in 2007.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 90 percent in 2003-2004.

2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 100 percent in 2002.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 100 percent in 2000.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 100 percent in 1999.

Trade Issues

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2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 75 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 83 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 USA Engage gave Senator Vitter a grade of B.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Associated Equipment Distributors 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 60 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  In 2005-2006 USA Engage gave Senator Vitter a grade of C.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 64 percent in 2003-2004 for Trade Barrier Votes.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the USA Engage 60 percent in 2003-2004.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 73 percent in 2001-2002 for Trade Barrier Votes.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes percent in 2001-2002 for Trade Subsidy Votes.

1999-2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 75 percent in 1999-2000 for Trade Barrier Votes.

1999-2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes 20 percent in 1999-2000 for Trade Subsidy Votes.

1997-1998  Senator Vitter 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

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2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 80 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 100 percent in 2003-2004.

Veterans Issues

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2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator Vitter a grade of B.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 40 percent in 2006.

2006  In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator Vitter a grade of F.

2006  Senator Vitter sponsored or co-sponsored 35 percent of the legislation favored by the The Retired Enlisted Association in 2006.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 42 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Retired Enlisted Association 33 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 25 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Veterans 50 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The American Legion 40 percent in 2003.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 77 percent in 2001.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 0 percent in 1999.

Welfare and Poverty

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2008  In 2008 The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Senator Vitter a grade of 11 percent.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of RESULTS 16 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  In 2007 The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Senator Vitter a grade of F percent.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the RESULTS 5 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Bread for the World 75 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the The Partnership for the Homeless 33 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Bread for the World 33 percent in 2001-2002.

2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Bread for the World 0 percent in 2000.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Bread for the World 0 percent in 1999.

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2007-2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 30 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 Vitter received a rating of 30.

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 Vitter a rating of 6 percent.

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Senator Vitter a grade of 16.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 20 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 10 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 40 percent in the 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 9 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 17 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 0 percent in 2005.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 54 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 10 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 43 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 9 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 0 percent in 2001.

1999-2000  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 0 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 0 percent in 1999.

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