Abortion Issues

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2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of Planned Parenthood 100 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Right to Life Committee's position, Vice President Biden received a rating of 0.

2007  In 2007 NARAL Pro-Choice America gave Vice President Biden a grade of 75.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 93 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2005.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Democrats for Life of America 33 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 17 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 36 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 75 percent in 2001.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 90 percent in 2000.

1999-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 67 percent in 1999-2002.

1999-2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 22 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 46 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 25 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 71 percent in 1999.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 65 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 40 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 34 percent in 1997.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 42 percent in 1997.

1996-2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 83 percent in 1996-2003.

1996  On the votes that the NARAL Pro-Choice America considered to be the most important in 1996 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 43 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the National Right to Life Committee considered to be the most important in 1996, Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 43 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, Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 82 percent of the time.

1995-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 50 percent in 1995-1998.

1993-1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 66 percent in 1993-1996.

Agriculture Issues

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2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Farmers Union's position, Vice President Biden received a rating of 100.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 38 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 21 percent in 2007.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 62 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 35 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 25 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 100 percent in 2005.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 89 percent in 2003-2004.

2002  Based on a 2002 survey given to all congressional candidates Vote Hemp chose to rate Vice President Biden as Fence Sitter.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Minnesota Farm Bureau 12 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Minnesota Farm Bureau 33 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 90 percent in 2001-2002.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 80 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 58 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 40 percent in 1999.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 100 percent in 1998.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 100 percent in 1997.

1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 47 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 47 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 60 percent in 1995.

1994  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Agriculture 50 percent in 1994.

1994  On the votes that the National Farmers Union considered to be the most important in 1994 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 89 percent of the time.

1993-1994  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 22 percent in 1993-1994.

1993  On the votes that the National Farmers Union considered to be the most important in 1993 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 89 percent of the time.

1991-1992  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Farmers Organization 50 percent in 1991-1992.

Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues

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2008  In 2008 Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance gave Vice President Biden a grade of 0.

2007-2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 117 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  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 100+ percent in both sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 75 percent in the first session of Congress in 2007.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 80 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 60 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 60 percent in 2005.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Humane Association 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 100 percent in 2004.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Humane Association 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 100 percent in 2003.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance 0 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Humane Association 80 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 80 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 80 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 80 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 80 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 80 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 80 percent in 2001-2002.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 50 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 60 percent in 2000.

1999  On the votes that the The Humane Society of the United States considered to be the most important in 1999 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 100 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, Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 100 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 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 50 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 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

Arts and Humanities

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2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 100 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 Vice President Biden is represented by 0.

2008  In 2008 National Tax Limitation Committee gave Vice President Biden a grade of F in its special report.

2007-2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 3 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  In 2007 Americans for Tax Reform gave Vice President Biden a grade of 0.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to FreedomWorks's position, Vice President Biden received a rating of 0.

2007  In 2007 National Taxpayers Union gave Vice President Biden a grade of F.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 10 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 17 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 11 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Citizens for Tax Justice 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 3 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 10 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 10 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 40 percent in 2005.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 30 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 25 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 15 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 60 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 6 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 5 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 15 percent in 2003.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 10 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 15 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 27 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 Vice President Biden a rating of 58 percent.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 5 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 7 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 33 percent in 2001.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 25 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 Vice President Biden a rating of 33 percent.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 76 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 14 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 5 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 Vice President Biden a rating of 32 percent.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 9 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 41 percent in 1999.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 0 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 Vice President Biden a rating of 34 percent.

1998  According to the National Taxpayers Union, in 1998 Vice President Biden, on ALL votes dealing with spending, voted to reduce or not increase spending 15 percent of the time.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 36 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 14 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 Vice President Biden a rating of 56 percent.

1997  According to the National Taxpayers Union, in 1997 Vice President Biden, on ALL votes dealing with spending, voted to reduce or not increase spending 34 percent of the time.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 44 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 Vice President Biden a rating of 47 percent.

1995-1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 29 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 Vice President Biden a rating of 40 percent.

1995  According to the National Taxpayers Union, in 1995 Vice President Biden , on ALL votes dealing with spending, voted to reduce or not increase spending 30 percent of the time.

1994  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Budget 11 percent in 1994.

1994  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Deregulation 0 percent in 1994.

1994  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Spending 8 percent in 1994.

1994  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Taxes 0 percent in 1994.

1994  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Totals 11 percent in 1994.

Business and Consumers

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2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 71 percent in 2008.

2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Lifetime 36 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, Vice President Biden received a rating of 50 percent.

2007-2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 50 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 National Federation of Independent Business gave Vice President Biden a rating of 56 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, Vice President Biden received a rating of 33.

2007-2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 50 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 66 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 8 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 33 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 29 percent in 2007.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association of Government Contractors 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 63 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 45 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 28 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Warehouse Logistics Association 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 11 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  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 33 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 25 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 25 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 8 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 28 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 20 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 92 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 21 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Sleep Products Association 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 28 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 33 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 13 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 44 percent in 2005.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 47 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 21 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 62 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 25 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 10 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 4 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 18 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 42 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 14 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 25 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 33 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 76 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 4 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 9 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association of Government Contractors 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 25 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 64 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 32 percent in 2003.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 37 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 50 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 22 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 16 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 38 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 14 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 77 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 40 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 38 percent in 2001.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 15 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 80 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 8 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 60 percent in 2000.

1999-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 55 percent in 1999-2006.

1999-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 40 percent in 1999-2004.

1999-2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 8 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 67 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 0 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 11 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 58 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 47 percent in 1999.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 43 percent in 1998.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 90 percent in 1998.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 20 percent in 1998.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 56 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 8 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 57 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 58 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 60 percent in 1997.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 15 percent in 1997.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 71 percent in 1997.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 80 percent in 1997.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 62 percent in 1997.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 70 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Business-Industry Political Action Committee considered to be the most important in 1996 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 10 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the Consumer Federation of America considered to be the most important in 1996 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 71 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce considered to be the most important in 1996 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 46 percent of the time.

1995-1996  On the votes that the Associated Builders & Contractors considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 10 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 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 38 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 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 90 percent of the time.

1995  On the votes that the Associated Builders & Contractors considered to be the most important in 1995 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 14 percent of the time.

Campaign Finance and Election Issues

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2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007.

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

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2007-2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 91 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, Vice President Biden received a rating of 100.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Human Rights Campaign gave Vice President Biden a grade of 95.

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, Vice President Biden received a rating of 89.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Vice President Biden a rating of +2.

2007  In 2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Vice President Biden a grade of 75.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Vice President Biden received a rating of 89.

2007  In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Vice President Biden a rating of 50.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 85 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Association of Community Organization for Reform Now (ACORN) 88 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 89 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 92 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 78 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 82 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Council of La Raza 100 percent in 2005.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 67 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 86 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 63 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 93 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 50 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 94 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 60 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 33 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 93 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 88 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 97 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 50 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 91 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 2001.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 57 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 88 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 93 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 86 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 50 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 83 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 93 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 86 percent in 1999.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 67 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 83 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 75 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 70 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 73 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 33 percent in 1997.

1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 39 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 78 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 80 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 60 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 20 percent in 1995.

1995  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 30 percent in 1995.

1995  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 40 percent in 1995.

1991-1992  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force 64 percent in 1991-1992.

Conservative

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Fall 2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 20 percent in Fall 2004.

2008  In 2008 American Conservative Union gave Vice President Biden a rating of 0 percent.

2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 14 percent in 2008.

2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 0 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, Vice President Biden received a rating of 0.

2007-2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 9 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 17 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 9 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 10 percent in the Spring 2007 session.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 7 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the GOPUSA 5 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 5.8 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 13 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 17 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Traditional Values Coalition gave Vice President Biden a grade of 33.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 4 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 33.3 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 10 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 11 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 22.5 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 34 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 26 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 1 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Traditional Values Coalition 20 percent in 2006

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 4 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 8 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 25 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 26 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 15 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 10 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 23 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Economic Liberties on economic issues 5 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Personal Liberties on personal liberties 40 percent in 2005.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Christian Action Network 12 percent during their legislative career up until 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 16 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 25 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 29 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 30 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 26 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 3 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 20 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 26 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Center for Reclaiming America 33 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 16 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 17 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 10 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 25 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 10 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 35 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 22 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, Vice President Biden received a rating of 31.

2003  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Vice President Biden received a rating of 31.

2003  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Vice President Biden received a rating of 31.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 10 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 5 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 25 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 25 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 75 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2002, Vice President Biden voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 5 percent of the Vice Presidents.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 30 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2002, Vice President Biden voted more conservative on social policy issues than 34 percent of the Vice Presidents.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 90 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 67 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 64 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, Vice President Biden received a rating of 32.

2002  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Vice President Biden received a rating of 32.

2002  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Vice President Biden received a rating of 32.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 7 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 25 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 12 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 10 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 15 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 3 percent in 2001.

2001  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2001, Vice President Biden voted more conservative on social policy issues than 8 percent of the Vice Presidents.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 82 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 87 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 81 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 17 percent in 2001.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 16 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 57 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 18 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 100 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 30 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 28 percent in 2000.

2000  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 2000 Vice President Biden voted more conservative on social policy issues than 0 percent of the [HOUSE].

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 69 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 70 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 79 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 23 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 31 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 4 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 17 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 0 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Defense/Foreign Policy calculations, in 1999 Vice President Biden voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 0 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 17 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1999 Vice President Biden voted more conservative on social policy issues than 38 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 80 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1999 Vice President Biden voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 87 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 60 percent in 1999.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 4 percent in 1998.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 15 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1998 Vice President Biden voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 21 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 35 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1998 Vice President Biden voted more conservative on social policy issues than 26 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 64 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1998 Vice President Biden voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 73 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 63 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  On the votes that the Christian Coalition considered to be the most important in 1997-1998 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 27 percent of the time.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 25 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 16 percent in 1997.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 57 percent in 1997.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 15 percent in 1997.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 10 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the American Conservative Union considered to be the most important in 1996 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 20 percent of the time.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1996 Vice President Biden voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 7 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 39 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1996 Vice President Biden voted more conservative on social policy issues than 38 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 57 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign\Defense Policy calculations, in 1996 Vice President Biden voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 89 percent of the [HOUSE].

1995-1996  On the votes that the Christian Coalition considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 15 percent of the time.

1995-1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 75 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 25 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Vice President Biden 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 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 20 percent of the time.

1991-1992  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Christian Voice 7 percent in 1991-1992.

Crime Issues

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2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 80 percent in 2005-2006.

1999-2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 71 percent in 1999-2000.

1995-1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 90 percent in 1995-1996.

Drug Issues

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2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors 100 percent in 2005-2006.

Education

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2007-2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 60 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 National Education Association gave Vice President Biden a grade of A.

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Vice President Biden a grade of 50.

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 Vice President Biden a rating of 100 percent.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 100 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 National Education Association gave Vice President Biden a grade of A.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interest of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 0 percent in 2005.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Education Association 90 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 87 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 67 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Education Association 91 percent in 2003.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 90 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the English First 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Education Association 90 percent in 2001.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Education Association 80 percent in 2000.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 1999.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Education Association 85 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Education Association 88 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the National Education Association considered to be the most important in 1996 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 94 percent of the time.

1995-1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Student Association 64 percent in 1995-1996.

Employment and Affirmative Action

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2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Employment Lawyers Association 100 percent in 2007.

Energy Issues

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2007-2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Campaign for America's Future 83 percent in 2005-2006 on energy legislation.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Coalition for Ethanol 33 percent in 2002.

Environmental Issues

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2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Environment America 100 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 65 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, Vice President Biden received a rating of 20.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 67 percent in the First Session of the 110th House of Congress in 2007.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 11 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 91 percent in 2005-2006

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Partnership for America 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 17 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 90 percent in 2005.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 14 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 50 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 92 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Parks Conservation Association 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 89 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 95 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Sierra Club 80 percent in 2003.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the California Park & Recreation Society 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 96 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Parks Conservation Association 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 0 percent in 2001.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 0 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 88 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Parks Conservation Association 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 0 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 78 percent in 1999.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 87 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 0 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 0 percent in 1997.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 100 percent in 1997.

1995-1996  On the votes that the League of Conservation Voters considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 96 percent of the time.

1994  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment 25 percent in 1994.

Family and Children Issues

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2007-2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Family Research Council 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Children's Defense Fund's position, Vice President Biden received a rating of 50.

2007  In 2007 Family Research Council gave Vice President Biden a grade of 0.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Family Research Council 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Family Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 89 percent in 2005.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Family Association 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Family Research Council 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Family Association 33 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Family Research Council 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Network for Youth 100 percent in 2003.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Family Voices 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  On the votes that the Family Research Council considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 11 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  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 91 percent in 2001.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 100 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Family Research Council 50 percent in 2000.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 100 percent in 1999.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 100 percent in 1998.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 91 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Children's Defense Fund considered to be the most important in 1996 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 73 percent of the time.

Foreign Aid and Policy Issues

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2008  In 2008 Armenian National Committee of America gave Vice President Biden a grade of A+.

2008  In 2008 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Vice President Biden a grade of A.

2007-2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the ACT! for America 0 percent in 2007-2008 when voting on Issues in the 110th Congressional Session.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Vice President Biden a rating of +2.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Vice President Biden received a rating of -2.

2007-2008  Vice President Biden 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 Vice President Biden a grade of A+.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 77 percent in 2007.

2007  On the votes that the Latin America Working Group considered to be the most important in 2007, Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 25 percent of the time.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Peace Action West 86 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Vice President Biden a grade of A+ based on voting records, bill sponsorship and other activities related to ending the genocide in Darfur.

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

2006  In 2006 Armenian National Committee of America gave Vice President Biden a grade of A.

2006  In 2006 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Vice President Biden a grade of A+.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 33 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Peace Action 44 percent in 2006.

2006  In 2006, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Vice President Biden a grade of A+ based on voting records, bill sponsorship and other activities related to ending the genocide in Darfur.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 75 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 92 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 75 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, Vice President Biden received a rating of -3.

2005  In 2005 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Vice President Biden a rating of A+.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Peace Action 89 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the PeacePAC 100 percent in 2005.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Armenian National Committee of America 85 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 50 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 25 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Peace Action 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 75 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, Vice President Biden received a rating of -1.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 89 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 67 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Peace Action 80 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, Vice President Biden received a rating of -1.

2002-2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Citizens for Global Solutions 80 percent in 2002-2003.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Peace Action 40 percent in 2002.

2001-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 67 percent in 2001-2004.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Foreign Service Association 94 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, Vice President Biden, rated -3.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 75 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 92 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Peace Action 43 percent in 2001.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 75 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 82 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Peace Action 44 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the PeacePAC 75 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 80 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 58 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Peace Action 38 percent in 1999.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 80 percent in 1998.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Peace Action 42 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 80 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 83 percent in 1997.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 79 percent in 1997.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Peace Action 42 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Council for a Livable World considered to be the most important in 1996 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 82 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the Peace Action considered to be the most important in 1996 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 64 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 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 85 percent of the time.

1995  On the votes that the Peace Action considered to be the most important in 1995 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 58 percent of the time.

Government Reform

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2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 82 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 82 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 17 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interest of the National Association of Counties 81 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 17 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 77 percent in 2005.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 21 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 85 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 85 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Radical Middle 10 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 33 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 90 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 90 percent in 2003.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 0 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 90 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association of Counties 89 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Radical Middle 30 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 15 percent in 2001.

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

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 89 percent in 2001.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 26 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association of Counties 66 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 73 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 15 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 77 percent in 1999.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 11 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 77 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 32 percent in 1997.

1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 44 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 100 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 15 percent in 1995.

Gun Issues

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2008  In 2008 National Rifle Association gave Vice President Biden a grade of F, in its scorecard for candidates seeking office in 2008.

2007  In 2007 Gun Owners of America gave Vice President Biden a grade of F.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 100 percent in 2006.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 0 percent in 2005.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 10 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 95 percent from 1988-2003 (Senate) or 1991-2003 (House).

2003  In 2003 Gun Owners of America gave Vice President Biden a grade of F.

2002  On the votes that the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence considered to be the most important as of 2002, Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 95 percent of the time. These scores are cumulative for each representative's time in their current office. The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence considered votes from 1988-2002 in the House and 1991-2002 in the Senate when determining these scores.

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

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

1999-2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Based on the results of a questionnaire the Gun Owners of America assigned Vice President Biden a grade of F (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F-).

1993-1994  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Rifle Association 0 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 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 100 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 Vice President Biden a grade of 96 percent.

1987-1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 95 percent in 1987-1999.

Health Issues

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2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Saint Joseph Health System gave Vice President Biden a grade of 100.

2007-2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Alliance For Headache Disorders Advocacy 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Academy of Family Physicians 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Association of University Centers on Disabilites 100 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance gave Vice President Biden a rating of 0.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 40 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Nurses Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 80 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  On the votes that the Saint Joseph Health System considered to be the most important in 2005-2006, Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 90 percent in 2005.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 0 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 86 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Citizens for Health - Whole Person Health Rating 25 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 80 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 0 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Global AIDS Alliance 80 percent in 2003.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 50 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Medical Association 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 83 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 80 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 100 percent in 2001.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 2000.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Medical Association 100 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 83 percent in 1999.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 83 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 80 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 67 percent in 1997.

1995-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Protect Patients Now! 0 percent in 1995-2004.

1995-1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 83 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Smokefree Action 100 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  On the votes that the American Public Health Association considered to be the most important in 1995 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 86 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 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

Immigration

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2007-2008  In 2007-2008 English First gave Vice President Biden a grade of F.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Federation for American Immigration Reform's position, Vice President Biden received a rating of 31.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Vice President Biden a rating of +2.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 U.S. English gave Vice President Biden a grade of F.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the English First 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the English First 0 percent in 2006.

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

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 25 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 46 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 8 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2005.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 13 percent in 2003-2006.

2003-2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 31 percent in 2003-2005.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 0 percent in 2002.

1996-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Immigration Control 25 percent in 1996-1998.

1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Immigration Control 30 percent in 1996.

1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 25 percent in 1996.

1995-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 53 percent from 1995-2004.

1989-2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 17 percent in 1989-2003.

1989-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 22 percent in 1989-2002.

1989-2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 22 percent in 1989-2001.

Labor

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2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the AFL-CIO - Lifetime 86 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees - Lifetime 86 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Utility Workers Union of America 100 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Federally Employed Women's position, Vice President Biden received a rating of 60.

2007-2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 14 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 10 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers gave Vice President Biden a grade of 75.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 83 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 33 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 69 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Utility Workers Union of America gave Vice President Biden a grade of 66.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 93 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 87 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 80 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 93 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 87 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 92 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 75 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 92 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 92 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 93 percent in 2005.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 91 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Workplace Fairness 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 91 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 62 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 93 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association for the Self-Employed 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 91 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 83 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 86 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 91 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 92 percent in 2003.Those who supported or provided other assistance in connection with a UAW organizing drive are given an extra 10% bonus.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Workplace Fairness 40 percent in 2003.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 50 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 92 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 90 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 83 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association for the Self-Employed 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Benefits Council 0 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 93 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 87 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 93 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 100 percent in 2001.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 63 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 75 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 71 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 0 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 50 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 69 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Association of Fire Fighters 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 81 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 92 percent in 1999.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 90 percent in 1998.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 89 percent in 1998.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 1998.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 1998.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 1998.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 90 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 83 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 57 percent in 1997.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 58 percent in 1997.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 56 percent in 1997.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 71 percent in 1997.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 60 percent in 1997.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 58 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the American Federation of Government Employees considered to be the most important in 1996 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 90 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 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 71 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the Communications Workers of America considered to be the most important in 1996 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 25 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the United Auto Workers considered to be the most important in 1996 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 83 percent of the time.

1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 100 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  On the votes that the International Association of Fire Fighters considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 83 percent of the time.

1995  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 92 percent in 1995.

1995  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 88 percent in 1995.

1995  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 89 percent in 1995.

1995  On the votes that the United Food & Commercial Workers considered to be the most important in 1995 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 90 percent of the time.

1994  On the votes that the United Food & Commercial Workers considered to be the most important in 1994 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 90 percent of the time.

1993  On the votes that the United Food & Commercial Workers considered to be the most important in 1993 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 88 percent of the time.

1991  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 80 percent in 1991.

1989-1990  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Federation of Federal Employees 88 percent in 1989-1990.

1989  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 100 percent in 1989.

Legal Issues

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2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Bar Association 100 percent in 2001-2002.

1999-2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Bar Association 100 percent in 1999-2000.

Liberal

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2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 80 percent in 2008.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 75 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Vice President Biden a rating of 50.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 94.2 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 94 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 98 percent in 2007.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 86 percent in 2007.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 77.5 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 87 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 65 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 73 percent in 2006.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 90 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 80 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 10 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 73 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 76 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 83 percent in 2005.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 95 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 93 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 69 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 69 percent in 2004.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 75 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 95 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 75 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 82 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 60 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 77 percent in 2003.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 80 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 25 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 75 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2002, Vice President Biden voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 5 percent of the Vice Presidents.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 30 percent in 2002.

2002  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2002, Vice President Biden voted more conservative on social policy issues than 34 percent of the Vice Presidents.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 90 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 67 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 64 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 90 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the People for the American Way 85 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 90 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 15 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 3 percent in 2001.

2001  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2001, Vice President Biden voted more conservative on social policy issues than 8 percent of the Vice Presidents.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 82 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 87 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 81 percent in 2001.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 80 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 30 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 28 percent in 2000.

2000  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 2000 Vice President Biden voted more conservative on social policy issues than 0 percent of the [HOUSE].

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 69 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 70 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 79 percent in 2000.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Defense/Foreign Policy calculations, in 1999 Vice President Biden voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 0 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 17 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1999 Vice President Biden voted more conservative on social policy issues than 38 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 80 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1999 Vice President Biden voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 87 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 60 percent in 1999.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 85 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1998 Vice President Biden voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 21 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 35 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1998 Vice President Biden voted more conservative on social policy issues than 26 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 64 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1998 Vice President Biden voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 73 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 63 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 85 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 70 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Americans for Democratic Action considered to be the most important in 1996 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 80 percent of the time.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1996 Vice President Biden voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 7 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 39 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1996 Vice President Biden voted more conservative on social policy issues than 38 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 57 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign\Defense Policy calculations, in 1996 Vice President Biden voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 89 percent of the [HOUSE].

1995-1996  On the votes that the National Committee for an Effective Congress considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 85 percent of the time.

Military Issues

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2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 66 percent in 2005.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 83 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 100 percent in 2003.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 82 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 100 percent in 2001.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Military Officers Association of America 66 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 75 percent in 2000.

National Security Issues

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2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 21 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 28 percent in 2003-2004.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 50 percent in 2002.

1998-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 20 percent in 1998-2002.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 8 percent in 1997.

1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 14 percent in 1996.

1993-1994  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 10 percent in 1993-1994.

Science and Medical Research

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2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Parkinsons Action Network 100 percent in 2006.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 0 percent in 2005.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Parkinsons Action Network 100 percent in 2004.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Society of Anesthesiologists 33 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 67 percent in 2003.

Senior and Social Security Issues

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2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 96 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 80 percent in 2005.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 67 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Retire Safe 11 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 89 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging 89 percent in 2003.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2001.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 90 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 100 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 100 percent in 1999.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 100 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the 60 Plus Association 40 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 75 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 80 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the National Council of Senior Citizens considered to be the most important in 1996 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 80 percent of the time.

1995-1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the 60 Plus Association 29 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 80 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 79 percent in 1995-1996.

Social Issues

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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 Vice President Biden a grade of B. With grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F.

2007  In 2007 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy gave Vice President Biden a grade of A+.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby's position, Vice President Biden received a rating of 75.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 88 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, Vice President Biden received a rating of 100.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Secular Coalition for America 90 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of Population Action International 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 88 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Mennonite Central Committee 90 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 100 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, Vice President Biden received a rating of 100.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Population Institute 100 percent in 2005.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 86 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of Population Action International 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Population Connection 57 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 80 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of Population Action International 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Population Institute 100 percent in 2003.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 67 percent in 2002.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 88 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Californians for Population Stabilization 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Youth Advocacy Coalition 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2001.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 82 percent in 2000.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Population Connection 88 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 90 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 82 percent in 1999.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Population Connection 80 percent in 1999.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 73 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Population Connection 67 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Population Connection 50 percent in 1997.

1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 80 percent in 1996.

1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 60 percent in 1996.

1996  On the votes that the Population Connection considered to be the most important in 1996 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 78 percent of the time.

1991  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 90 percent in 1991.

Technology and Communication

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2007-2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Computer & Communications Industry Association 71 percent in 2007.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 45 percent in 2003-2004.

2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 83 percent in 2002.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 85 percent in 2000.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 33 percent in 1999.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 55 percent in 1998.

Trade Issues

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2007-2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 14 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  In 2005-2006 USA Engage gave Vice President Biden a grade of C.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 40 percent in 2003-2004 for Trade Barrier Votes.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes 0 percent in 2003-2004 for Trade Subsidy Votes.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the USA Engage 40 percent in 2003-2004.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 38 percent in 2001-2002 for Trade Barrier Votes.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden 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  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the USA Engage 40 percent in 2001-2002.

1999-2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 73 percent in 1999-2000 for Trade Barrier Votes.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden 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  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes 60 percent in 1997-1998 for Trade Subsidy Votes.

1994  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Trade 50 percent in 1994.

Transportation Issues

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2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 80 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 86 percent in 2003-2004.

Veterans Issues

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2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Vice President Biden a grade of B.

2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 75 percent in 2006.

2006  In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Vice President Biden a grade of B+.

2006  Vice President Biden sponsored or co-sponsored 24 percent of the legislation favored by the The Retired Enlisted Association in 2006.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 92 percent in 2005.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2004.

2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Retired Enlisted Association 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The American Legion 50 percent in 2003.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 84 percent in 2001.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 1999.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 50 percent in 1997-1998.

1989-1990  On the votes that the Vietnam Veterans of America considered to be the most important in 1989-1990 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

Welfare and Poverty

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2007-2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 RESULTS gave Vice President Biden a grade of 73.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the RESULTS 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the The Partnership for the Homeless 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2000.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 1999.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 1998.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Bread for the World 40 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Bread for the World considered to be the most important in 1996 , Vice President Biden voted their preferred position 43 percent of the time.

Women's Issues

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2007-2008  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 60 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, Vice President Biden received a rating of 60.

2007-2008  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the National Organization for Women attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2007-2008, the National Organization for Women gave Vice President Biden a rating of 100 percent.

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Vice President Biden a grade of 50.

2007  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 10 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 90 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 83 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 80 percent in the 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 91 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 83 percent in 2005.

2005  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 100 percent in 2005.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 62 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 70 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 80 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 89 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2001.

1999-2000  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 80 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 87 percent in 1999.

1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 75 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 83 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 80 percent in 1997.

1995-1996  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 1995-1996.

1989-1990  Vice President Biden supported the interests of the National Women's Political Caucus 81 percent in 1989-1990.

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