Abortion Issues

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

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

2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 66 percent in 2007-2008.

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

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

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

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 75 percent in 2005-2006.

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

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

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 82 percent in 2003-2004.

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

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 33 percent in 2001-2002.

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

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

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

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

1999-2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 66 percent in 1999-2000.

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

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 60 percent in 1999.

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

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 10 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 80 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 5 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 75 percent in 1997.

1996-2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 1996-2003.

1996  On the votes that the NARAL Pro-Choice America considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the National Right to Life Committee considered to be the most important in 1996, Senator McCain voted their preferred position 86 percent of the time.

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

1995-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 1995-1998.

1993-1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 1993-1996.

Agriculture Issues

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2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 10 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 McCain received a rating of 0.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 9 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 62 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 87 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 35 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 0 percent in 2005-2006.

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

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 80 percent in 2005.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 44 percent in 2003-2004.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Minnesota Farm Bureau 33 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Minnesota Farm Bureau 38 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 25 percent in 2001-2002.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 50 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 11 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 50 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 50 percent in 1998.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 71 percent in 1997.

1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 21 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 72 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 30 percent in 1995.

1994  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Agriculture 100 percent in 1994.

1994  On the votes that the National Farmers Union considered to be the most important in 1994 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 56 percent of the time.

1993-1994  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 89 percent in 1993-1994.

1993  On the votes that the National Farmers Union considered to be the most important in 1993 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 56 percent of the time.

1991-1992  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Farmers Organization 20 percent in 1991-1992.

Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues

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2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 17 percent in 2007-2008. Members of Congress who led as prime sponsors of pro-animal legislation received "extra-credit" equivalent to one vote or one co sponsorship, 17% for a Senator or 8% for a Representative of the House.

2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 17 percent in both sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 25 percent in the first session of Congress in 2007.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 40 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 40 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 20 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Humane Association 20 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 20 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 20 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 20 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 20 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 20 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 20 percent in 2004.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Humane Association 20 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 20 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 20 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 20 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 20 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 20 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 20 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Humane Association 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 20 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 McCain voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1995-1996  On the votes that the The Humane Society Legislative Fund considered to be the most important in 1995-1996, Senator McCain voted their preferred position 75 percent of the time.

1995  On the votes that the The Humane Society of the United States considered to be the most important in 1995 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 75 percent of the time.

1993-1994  On the votes that the The Humane Society of the United States considered to be the most important in 1993-1994 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 15 percent of the time.

Arts and Humanities

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2000  Senator McCain 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 McCain is represented by 0.

2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 70 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 80 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 80 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 83 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 88 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Citizens for Tax Justice 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 85 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 90 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 75 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 78 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 88 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 90 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 90 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 77 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 70 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 57 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 80 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 55 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 85 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 72 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 60 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 64 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 45 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 McCain a rating of 95 percent.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 67 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 50 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 55 percent in 2001.

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

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 60 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 65 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 McCain a rating of 59 percent.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 47 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 94 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 75 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 McCain a rating of 97 percent.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 87 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 61 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 75 percent in 1998.

1998  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1998, the Concord Coalition gave Senator McCain a rating of 73 percent.

1998  According to the National Taxpayers Union, in 1998 Senator McCain, on ALL votes dealing with spending, voted to reduce or not increase spending 73 percent of the time.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 48 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 96 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1997, the Concord Coalition gave Senator McCain a rating of 77 percent.

1997  According to the National Taxpayers Union, in 1997 Senator McCain, on ALL votes dealing with spending, voted to reduce or not increase spending 82 percent of the time.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 50 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1996, the Concord Coalition gave Senator McCain a rating of 48 percent.

1995-1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 96 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1995, the Concord Coalition gave Senator McCain a rating of 48 percent.

1995  According to the National Taxpayers Union, in 1995 Senator McCain , on ALL votes dealing with spending, voted to reduce or not increase spending 88 percent of the time.

1994  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Budget 100 percent in 1994.

1994  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Deregulation 100 percent in 1994.

1994  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Spending 85 percent in 1994.

1994  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Taxes 100 percent in 1994.

1994  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Totals 90 percent in 1994.

Business and Consumers

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2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Lifetime 82 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 McCain received a rating of 100 percent.

2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 75 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 100 percent in 2007-2008.

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

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Retail Federation's position, Senator McCain received a rating of 40 percent.

2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 80 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 80 percent in 2006.

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

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 15 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 71 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 62 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the International Warehouse Logistics Association 75 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 63 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 McCain supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 50 percent in 2005-2006.

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

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 85 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 15 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 57 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the International Sleep Products Association 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 70 percent in 2005.

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

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 65 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 72 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 20 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 80 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 67 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 60 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 56 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 14 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 43 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 41 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 83 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 71 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 75 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 41 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 50 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 43 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 56 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association of Government Contractors 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 75 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 75 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 64 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 61 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 10 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 79 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 44 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 64 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 63 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 54 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 38 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 38 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 33 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 33 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 20 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 42 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 50 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 86 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 63 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 40 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 41 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 75 percent in 2000.

1999-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 33 percent in 1999-2006.

1999-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 20 percent in 1999-2004.

1999-2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 90 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 33 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 80 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 85 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 25 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 75 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 86 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 60 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 85 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 76 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 84 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 100 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 27 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 100 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 81 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 29 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 100 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 25 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 100 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Business-Industry Political Action Committee considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 95 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the Consumer Federation of America considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 43 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

1995-1996  On the votes that the Associated Builders & Contractors considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

1995-1996  On the votes that the National Federation of Independent Business considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

1995-1996  On the votes that the Public Citizen's Congress Watch considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 38 percent of the time.

1995  On the votes that the Associated Builders & Contractors considered to be the most important in 1995 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

Campaign Finance and Election Issues

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2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 17 percent in 2007.

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

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2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 17 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 McCain received a rating of 33.

2007-2008  Senator McCain 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 McCain received a rating of 11.

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 McCain received a rating of 45 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Senator McCain a rating of +1.

2007  In 2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Senator McCain a grade of 50.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Senator McCain received a rating of 75.

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

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 15 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 17 percent in 2007.

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

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 15 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 33 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 33 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 7 percent in 2005-2006.

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

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 5 percent in 2005.

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

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

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 22 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 25 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 14 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 67 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 15 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 40 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 6 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 11 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 33 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 14 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 14 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 38 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 24 percent in 2001-2002.

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

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 20 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 45 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 23 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 13 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 7 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 17 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 19 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 0 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 25 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 7 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 0 percent in 1999.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 17 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 50 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 30 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 40 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 27 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 0 percent in 1997.

1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 18 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 33 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 10 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 22 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 50 percent in 1995.

1995  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 70 percent in 1995.

1995  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 90 percent in 1995.

1991-1992  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force 0 percent in 1991-1992.

Congressional and Legislative Affairs

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

Conservative

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Fall 2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 90 percent in Fall 2004.

2008  In 2008 American Conservative Union gave Senator McCain a rating of 63 percent.

2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 50 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 54 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 McCain received a rating of 100.

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 McCain received a rating of 78.

2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 80 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 66 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 36 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 80 percent in 2007.

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

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 43 percent in the Spring 2007 session.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 46 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the GOPUSA 16 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 59 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 100 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Traditional Values Coalition gave Senator McCain a grade of 33.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 65 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 38 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 38 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 56.7 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 64 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 58 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 46 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 76 percent in 2006.

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

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 79 percent in 2005-2006.

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

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 80 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 52 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 54 percent in 2005.

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

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 82 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Economic Liberties on economic issues 80 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Personal Liberties on personal liberties 84 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 72 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Christian Action Network 79 percent during their legislative career up until 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 83 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 48 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 49 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 55 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 77 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 84 percent in 2003-2004.

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

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 75 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 89 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Center for Reclaiming America 33 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 83 percent in 2003.

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

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 73 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 62 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 49 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 54 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 59 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 McCain received a rating of 74.

2003  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator McCain received a rating of 74.

2003  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator McCain received a rating of 74.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 78 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 65 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 70 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 60 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 40 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2002, Senator McCain voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 57 percent of the Senators.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 61 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2002, Senator McCain voted more conservative on social policy issues than 58 percent of the Senators.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 42 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 35 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 40 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 McCain received a rating of 73.

2002  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator McCain received a rating of 73.

2002  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator McCain received a rating of 73.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 73 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 62 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 68 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 60 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 65 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 55 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 72 percent in 2001.

2001  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2001, Senator McCain voted more conservative on social policy issues than 59 percent of the Senators.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 45 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 7 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 33 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 57 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 81 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 80 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 67 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 52 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 64 percent in 2000.

2000  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 2000 Senator McCain voted more conservative on social policy issues than 67 percent of the [HOUSE].

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 47 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 34 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 32 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 58 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 91 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 77 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 60 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 60 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Defense/Foreign Policy calculations, in 1999 Senator McCain voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 54 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 81 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1999 Senator McCain voted more conservative on social policy issues than 66 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 18 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1999 Senator McCain voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 44 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 33 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 68 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 50 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator McCain voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 58 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 70 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator McCain voted more conservative on social policy issues than 69 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 29 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator McCain voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 29 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 29 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  On the votes that the Christian Coalition considered to be the most important in 1997-1998 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 73 percent of the time.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 100 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 80 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 100 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 55 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 20 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the American Conservative Union considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 95 percent of the time.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator McCain voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 54 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 84 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator McCain voted more conservative on social policy issues than 72 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 15 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign\Defense Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator McCain voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 43 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 0 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  On the votes that the Christian Coalition considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

1995-1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 75 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 74 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 20 percent in 1995.

1993  On the votes that the Liberty Lobby considered to be the most important in 1993 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

1991-1992  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Christian Voice 100 percent in 1991-1992.

Crime Issues

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2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 29 percent in 2005-2006.

1999-2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 29 percent in 1999-2000.

1995-1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 0 percent in 1995-1996.

Drug Issues

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2005-2006  Senator McCain 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 McCain supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 0 percent in 2007-2008.

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

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Senator McCain a grade of 0.

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 McCain a rating of 0 percent.

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

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

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

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

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

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

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Education Association 35 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 7 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 67 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Education Association 45 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Education Association 50 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 40 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the English First 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Education Association 30 percent in 2001.

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

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Education Association 25 percent in 1999.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Education Association 28 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Education Association 27 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the National Education Association considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1995-1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Student Association 0 percent in 1995-1996.

Employment and Affirmative Action

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

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

Energy Issues

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2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 17 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Campaign for America's Future 17 percent in 2005-2006 on energy legislation.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Coalition for Ethanol 0 percent in 2002.

Environmental Issues

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

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

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Land Rights Association's position, Senator McCain received a rating of 30.

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

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 56 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 29 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Republicans for Environmental Protection 36 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 16 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 40 percent in 2005-2006

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Partnership for America 40 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 45 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Republicans for Environmental Protection 63 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 McCain supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 57 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 50 percent in 2004.

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

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 75 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 56 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Parks Conservation Association 60 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 67 percent in 2003.

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

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 36 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 53 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Sierra Club 40 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the California Park & Recreation Society 33 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 70 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 36 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 86 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 62 percent in 2000.

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

1999-2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 6 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 22 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 11 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 13 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 88 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 71 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 29 percent in 1997.

1995-1996  On the votes that the League of Conservation Voters considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 11 percent of the time.

1994  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Environment 78 percent in 1994.

Family and Children Issues

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2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Family Association 50 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Family Research Council 44 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 50 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 McCain received a rating of 10.

2007  In 2007 Family Research Council gave Senator McCain a grade of 42.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 17 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 10 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Family Research Council 62 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Family Association 66 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 22 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Family Association 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Family Research Council 67 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 36 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Family Association 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Family Research Council 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Network for Youth 0 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Family Voices 75 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  On the votes that the Family Research Council considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Senator McCain voted their preferred position 67 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 McCain supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 18 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 10 percent in 2000.

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

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 26 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 44 percent in 1998.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 27 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Children's Defense Fund considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 13 percent of the time.

Foreign Aid and Policy Issues

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

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

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

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

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Nuclear Age Peace Foundation gave Senator McCain a grade of 0 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Senator McCain a rating of +1.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Senator McCain received a rating of -1.

2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA) -2 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  In 2007 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator McCain a grade of B-.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator McCain 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 McCain voted their preferred position 25 percent of the time.

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

2007  In 2007, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Senator McCain a grade of C based on voting records, bill sponsorship and other activities related to ending the genocide in Darfur.

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

2006  In 2006 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator McCain a grade of B+.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 33 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Peace Action 50 percent in 2006.

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

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 25 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 30 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 25 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 McCain received a rating of -3.

2005  In 2005 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator McCain a rating of B.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 33 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Peace Action 33 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the PeacePAC 25 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Armenian National Committee of America 38 percent in 2004.

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

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

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Peace Action 13 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 25 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 McCain received a rating of -3.

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

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

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Peace Action 0 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 McCain received a rating of -1.

2002-2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Citizens for Global Solutions 10 percent in 2002-2003.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Peace Action 20 percent in 2002.

2001-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 0 percent in 2001-2004.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Foreign Service Association 79 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 McCain, rated -3.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 25 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 38 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Peace Action 14 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 13 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 18 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Peace Action 11 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the PeacePAC 13 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 33 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 73 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Peace Action 23 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 13 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Peace Action 8 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 10 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 17 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 21 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Peace Action 8 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Council for a Livable World considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 9 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the Peace Action considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 9 percent of the time.

1995-1996  On the votes that the Friends Committee on National Legislation considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 8 percent of the time.

1995  On the votes that the Peace Action considered to be the most important in 1995 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 17 percent of the time.

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 McCain received a rating of 100 percent.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 41 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 41 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 91 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interest of the National Association of Counties 31 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 91 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 50 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 88 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 45 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 45 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Radical Middle 35 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 80 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 48 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 48 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 80 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 35 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association of Counties 67 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Radical Middle 30 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 85 percent in 2001.

2001  On the votes that Common Cause considered to be the most important in 2001, Senator McCain voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 28 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 83 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association of Counties 50 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 20 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 94 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 31 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 95 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 31 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 89 percent in 1997.

1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 92 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 11 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 89 percent in 1995.

Gun Issues

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2007  In 2007 Gun Owners of America gave Senator McCain a grade of F-.

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

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 0 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 McCain a grade of C+ (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 14 percent from 1988-2003 (Senate) or 1991-2003 (House).

2003  In 2003 Gun Owners of America gave Senator McCain a grade of C-.

2002  On the votes that the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence considered to be the most important as of 2002, Senator McCain voted their preferred position 14 percent of the time. These scores are cumulative for each representative's time in their current office. The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence considered votes from 1988-2002 in the House and 1991-2002 in the Senate when determining these scores.

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

1999-2000  Senator McCain 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 McCain a grade of C- (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F-).

1993-1994  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Rifle Association 100 percent in 1993-1994.

1990-1993  On the votes that the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence considered to be the most important in 1990-1993 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

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 McCain a grade of 17 percent.

1987-1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 11 percent in 1987-1999.

Health Issues

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2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 33 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Saint Joseph Health System gave Senator McCain a grade of 0.

2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 50 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Alliance For Headache Disorders Advocacy 0 percent in 2007.

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

2007  Senator McCain 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 McCain a rating of 100.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 17 percent in 2007.

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

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

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 0 percent in 2005-2006.

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

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 20 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 McCain voted their preferred position 33 percent of the time.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 20 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 43 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Citizens for Health - Whole Person Health Rating 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 43 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 50 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 25 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Global AIDS Alliance 40 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 43 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 20 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 71 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Medical Association 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 17 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 40 percent in 2001.

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

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 17 percent in 2000.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Medical Association 0 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 33 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 33 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 40 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 33 percent in 1997.

1995-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Protect Patients Now! 100 percent in 1995-2004.

1995-1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 41 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Smokefree Action 33 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  On the votes that the American Public Health Association considered to be the most important in 1995 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 3 percent of the time.

Housing and Property Issues

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1995  On the votes that the American Land Rights Association considered to be the most important in the "first 100 days" of 1995 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

Immigration

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2007-2008  In 2007-2008 English First gave Senator McCain a grade of C+.

2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 44 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Senator McCain a rating of +1.

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

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

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 75 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the English First 25 percent in 2006.

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

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 18 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 15 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 18 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 10 percent in 2003-2006.

2003-2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 8 percent in 2003-2005.

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

1996-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Immigration Control 0 percent in 1996-1998.

1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Immigration Control 15 percent in 1996.

1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 25 percent in 1996.

1995-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 40 percent from 1995-2004.

1989-2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 16 percent in 1989-2003.

1989-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 25 percent from 1989-2002.

1989-2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 25 percent in 1989-2001.

Labor

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2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the AFL-CIO - Lifetime 16 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

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

2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees - Lifetime 16 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

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

2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Utility Workers Union of America 50 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 McCain received a rating of 0.

2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 0 percent in 2007.

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

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 10 percent in 2007.

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

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

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 80 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 0 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Utility Workers Union of America gave Senator McCain a grade of 50.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 7 percent in 2006.

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

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

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

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

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 36 percent in 2006.

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

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 13 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 14 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 0 percent in 2005.

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

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 0 percent in 2005.

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

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 23 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 0 percent in 2005.

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

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 50 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 33 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 17 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 9 percent in 2004.

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

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 33 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 27 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 54 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 29 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association for the Self-Employed 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 15 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 27 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 14 percent in 2003.

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

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 18 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 25 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 42 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 McCain supported the interests of the Workplace Fairness 0 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 33 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 13 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 29 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 17 percent in 2002.

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

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 75 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association 50 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 44 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 22 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 25 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 44 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 58 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association for the Self-Employed 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 27 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Benefits Council 14 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 29 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 36 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 50 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 60 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 35 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 55 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 31 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 33 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 14 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 25 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 16 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 33 percent in 2000.

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

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

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 28 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 20 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the International Association of Fire Fighters 50 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 15 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 28 percent in 1999.

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

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 20 percent in 1999.

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

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 0 percent in 1999.

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

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 10 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 33 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 14 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 33 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 60 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 20 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 17 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 14 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 17 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 14 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 10 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 8 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the American Federation of Government Employees considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 5 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the Communications Workers of America considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 88 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the United Auto Workers considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 0 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  On the votes that the International Association of Fire Fighters considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1995  Senator McCain supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 8 percent in 1995.

1995  Senator McCain supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 12 percent in 1995.

1995  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 30 percent in 1995.

1995  On the votes that the United Food & Commercial Workers considered to be the most important in 1995 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1994  On the votes that the United Food & Commercial Workers considered to be the most important in 1994 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1993  On the votes that the United Food & Commercial Workers considered to be the most important in 1993 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 25 percent of the time.

1991  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 40 percent in 1991.

1989-1990  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Federation of Federal Employees 50 percent in 1989-1990.

1989  Senator McCain supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 0 percent in 1989.

Legal Issues

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2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Bar Association 67 percent in 2001-2002.

1999-2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Bar Association 33 percent in 1999-2000.

Liberal

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

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

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

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 40 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 15 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 43.3 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 35 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 40 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 53 percent in 2006.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 10 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 20 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 41 percent in 2005.

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

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 47 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 45 percent in 2005.

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

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 35 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 49 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 49 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 44 percent in 2004.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 35 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 10 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 38 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 50 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 39 percent in 2003.

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

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 20 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 60 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 40 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2002, Senator McCain voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 57 percent of the Senators.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 61 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2002, Senator McCain voted more conservative on social policy issues than 58 percent of the Senators.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 42 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 35 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 40 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 30 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the People for the American Way 23 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 40 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 33 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 55 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 72 percent in 2001.

2001  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2001, Senator McCain voted more conservative on social policy issues than 59 percent of the Senators.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 45 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 7 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 33 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 5 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 52 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 64 percent in 2000.

2000  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 2000 Senator McCain voted more conservative on social policy issues than 67 percent of the [HOUSE].

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 47 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 34 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 32 percent in 2000.

1999  Senator McCain 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 McCain voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 54 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 81 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1999 Senator McCain voted more conservative on social policy issues than 66 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 18 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1999 Senator McCain voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 44 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 33 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 20 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator McCain voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 58 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 70 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator McCain voted more conservative on social policy issues than 69 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 29 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator McCain voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 29 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 29 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 15 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 5 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Americans for Democratic Action considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator McCain voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 54 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 84 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator McCain voted more conservative on social policy issues than 72 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 15 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign\Defense Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator McCain voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 43 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 0 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  On the votes that the National Committee for an Effective Congress considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 5 percent of the time.

Military Issues

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

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 27 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 100 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 40 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 22 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 25 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Military Officers Association of America 33 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 50 percent in 2000.

National Security Issues

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2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 100 percent in 2007-2008.

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

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 59 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 89 percent in 2003-2004.

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

1998-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 85 percent in 1998-2002.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 46 percent in 1997.

1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 79 percent in 1996.

1993-1994  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 100 percent in 1993-1994.

Science and Medical Research

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

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Parkinsons Action Network 100 percent in 2006.

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

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Parkinsons Action Network 0 percent in 2004.

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

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 33 percent in 2003.

Senior and Social Security Issues

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2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 29 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 20 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 20 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 25 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 67 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Retire Safe 56 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 40 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging 33 percent in 2003.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 40 percent in 2002.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 40 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 40 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 22 percent in 2000.

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

1999-2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 27 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 27 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 0 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 11 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the 60 Plus Association 80 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 33 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 30 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the National Council of Senior Citizens considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 20 percent of the time.

1995-1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the 60 Plus Association 94 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 20 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 29 percent in 1995-1996.

Social Issues

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2008  In 2008 NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby gave Senator McCain a rating of 100 percent.

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 McCain a grade of D. With grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F.

2007  In 2007 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy gave Senator McCain a grade of Inc..

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 McCain received a rating of 37.

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

2006  Senator McCain 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 McCain received a rating of 60.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Population Connection 13 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Secular Coalition for America 20 percent in 2006.

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

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 25 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Mennonite Central Committee 25 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 0 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 McCain received a rating of 0.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Population Connection 17 percent in 2005.

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

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 17 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 29 percent in 2004.

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

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Population Connection 14 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 67 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 100 percent in 2003.

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

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Population Connection 17 percent in 2003.

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

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 33 percent in 2002.

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

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

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Californians for Population Stabilization 0 percent in 2001.

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

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

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 36 percent in 2000.

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

1999-2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 17 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 17 percent in 1999.

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

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 27 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Population Connection 0 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Population Connection 0 percent in 1997.

1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 20 percent in 1996.

1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 0 percent in 1996.

1996  On the votes that the Population Connection considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1991  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 40 percent in 1991.

Technology and Communication

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2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Computer & Communications Industry Association 64 percent in 2007.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 86 percent in 2002.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 90 percent in 2000.

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

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 73 percent in 1998.

Trade Issues

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2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 80 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  In 2005-2006 USA Engage gave Senator McCain a grade of A.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 80 percent in 2003-2004 for Trade Barrier Votes.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes 100 percent in 2003-2004 for Trade Subsidy Votes.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the USA Engage 60 percent in 2003-2004.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 100 percent in 2001-2002 for Trade Barrier Votes.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes percent in 2001-2002 for Trade Subsidy Votes.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the USA Engage 60 percent in 2001-2002.

1999-2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 80 percent in 1999-2000 for Trade Barrier Votes.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes percent in 1997-1998 for Trade Barrier Votes.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes 67 percent in 1997-1998 for Trade Subsidy Votes.

1994  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Trade 100 percent in 1994.

Transportation Issues

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2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 40 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 13 percent in 2003-2004.

Veterans Issues

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2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator McCain a grade of D.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 20 percent in 2006.

2006  In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator McCain a grade of D.

2006  Senator McCain sponsored or co-sponsored 18 percent of the legislation favored by the The Retired Enlisted Association in 2006.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 25 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 50 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Retired Enlisted Association 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The American Legion 50 percent in 2003.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 46 percent in 2001.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 66 percent in 1999.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 0 percent in 1997-1998.

1989-1990  On the votes that the Vietnam Veterans of America considered to be the most important in 1989-1990 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

Welfare and Poverty

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2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of RESULTS 8 percent in 2007-2008.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the RESULTS 23 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Partnership for the Homeless 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Bread for the World 0 percent in 2000.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Bread for the World 75 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Bread for the World 33 percent in 1998.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Bread for the World 0 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Bread for the World considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator McCain voted their preferred position 14 percent of the time.

Women's Issues

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2007-2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 0 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 McCain received a rating of 0.

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 McCain a rating of 29 percent.

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Senator McCain a grade of 0.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 10 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 20 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 33 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 30 percent in the 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 13 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 17 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 0 percent in 2005.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 12 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 54 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 20 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 60 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 12 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 22 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 17 percent in 2001.

1999-2000  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 14 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 0 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 15 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 20 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 0 percent in 1997.

1995-1996  Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 0 percent in 1995-1996.

1989-1990  Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Women's Political Caucus 5 percent in 1989-1990.

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