 Abortion Issues (Back to top)
2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2008. 2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of Planned Parenthood 100 percent in 2008. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 100 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 14 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 90 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 100 percent in 2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 93 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 0 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Democrats for Life of America 0 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 0 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2003. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 0 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 100 percent in 2001. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2000. 1999-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 100 percent in 1999-2002. 1999-2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 0 percent in 1999-2000. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 0 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 100 percent in 1999. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 1998. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 7 percent in 1997-1998. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 1997. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 9 percent in 1997. 1996-2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 100 percent in 1996-2003. 1996 On the votes that the NARAL Pro-Choice America considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time. 1996 On the votes that the National Right to Life Committee considered to be the most important in 1996, Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time. 1995-2004 On the votes that the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association considered to be the most important in 1995-2004, Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time. 1995-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 100 percent in 1995-1998. 1993-1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 97 percent in 1993-1996. Agriculture Issues (Back to top)
2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 75 percent in 2008. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Farmers Union's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of 91. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 82 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 50 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 66 percent in 2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 23 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 25 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 100 percent in 2005. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 100 percent in 2003-2004. 2002 Based on a 2002 survey given to all congressional candidates Vote Hemp chose to rate Senator Kerry as Fence Sitter. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Minnesota Farm Bureau 25 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Minnesota Farm Bureau 50 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 90 percent in 2001-2002. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 83 percent in 2000. 1999-2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 91 percent in 1999-2000. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 60 percent in 1999. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 100 percent in 1998. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 100 percent in 1997. 1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 53 percent in 1996. 1995-1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 26 percent in 1995-1996. 1995 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 70 percent in 1995. 1994 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Agriculture 100 percent in 1994. 1994 On the votes that the National Farmers Union considered to be the most important in 1994 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 89 percent of the time. 1993-1994 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 33 percent in 1993-1994. 1993 On the votes that the National Farmers Union considered to be the most important in 1993 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 89 percent of the time. 1991-1992 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Farmers Organization 60 percent in 1991-1992. Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues (Back to top)
2008 In 2008 Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance gave Senator Kerry a grade of 0. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 100 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry 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 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 100+ percent in both sessions of Congress in 2007-2008. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 100+ percent in the first session of Congress in 2007. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 100 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Humane Association 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 100 percent in 2004. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Humane Association 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 100 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance 0 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Humane Association 89 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 89 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 89 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 89 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 89 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 89 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 89 percent in 2001-2002. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 100 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 100 percent in 2000. 1999 On the votes that the The Humane Society of the United States considered to be the most important in 1999 , Senator Kerry 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, Senator Kerry 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 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time. 1993-1994 On the votes that the The Humane Society of the United States considered to be the most important in 1993-1994 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 70 percent of the time. Arts and Humanities (Back to top)
2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 100 percent in 2000. Budget, Spending and Taxes (Back to top)
2008 Americans for Fair Taxation considered how each congressional representative stood on the FairTax, illustrated with +3 as a sponsorship, +2 as a co-sponsorship, +1 as support, 0 as does not support, and -1 as against. In 2008, the actions of Senator Kerry is represented by -1. 2008 In 2008 National Tax Limitation Committee gave Senator Kerry a grade of F in its special report. 2008 In 2008 National Taxpayers Union gave Senator Kerry a rating of F. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 5 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 5 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 9 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007 National Taxpayers Union gave Senator Kerry a grade of F. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 15 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 25 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 15 percent in 2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Citizens for Tax Justice 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 0 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 5 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 0 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 7 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 40 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 0 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 0 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 10 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 0 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 0 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 0 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 0 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 14 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 10 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 18 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 45 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2001-2002, the Concord Coalition gave Senator Kerry a rating of 65 percent. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 3 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 0 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 5 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 7 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 27 percent in 2001. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 15 percent in 2000. 2000 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2000, the Concord Coalition gave Senator Kerry a rating of 33 percent. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 59 percent in 2000. 1999-2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 3 percent in 1999-2000. 1999 Senator Kerry 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 Senator Kerry a rating of 45 percent. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 11 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 41 percent in 1999. 1998 Senator Kerry 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 Senator Kerry a rating of 40 percent. 1998 According to the National Taxpayers Union, in 1998 Senator Kerry, on ALL votes dealing with spending, voted to reduce or not increase spending 13 percent of the time. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 48 percent in 1998. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 3 percent in 1997-1998. 1997 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1997, the Concord Coalition gave Senator Kerry a rating of 37 percent. 1997 According to the National Taxpayers Union, in 1997 Senator Kerry, on ALL votes dealing with spending, voted to reduce or not increase spending 16 percent of the time. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 53 percent in 1997. 1996 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1996, the Concord Coalition gave Senator Kerry a rating of 38 percent. 1995-1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 17 percent in 1995-1996. 1995 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1995, the Concord Coalition gave Senator Kerry a rating of 36 percent. 1995 According to the National Taxpayers Union, in 1995 Senator Kerry , on ALL votes dealing with spending, voted to reduce or not increase spending 21 percent of the time. 1994 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Budget 14 percent in 1994. 1994 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Deregulation 14 percent in 1994. 1994 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Spending 19 percent in 1994. 1994 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Taxes 0 percent in 1994. 1994 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Totals 20 percent in 1994. Business and Consumers (Back to top)
2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 7 percent in 2008. 2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008. 2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 63 percent in 2008. 2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Lifetime 38 percent during their legislative career up until 2008. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Forest and Paper Association's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of 50 percent. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 66 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 23 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 National Federation of Independent Business gave Senator Kerry a rating of 50 in its 110th (2007-2008) Pre-Election Congressional Report. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Restaurant Association's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of 57. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Retail Federation's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of 40 percent. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 50 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 80 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 60 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 13 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 0 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 50 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 50 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 10 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 52 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 55 percent in 2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 33 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 50 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Warehouse Logistics Association 25 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 12 percent in 2005-2006.
The following ratings indicate the degree that each elected official supported the interests of the organization in that year. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 33 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 0 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 25 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 0 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 25 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 20 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 92 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 11 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Sleep Products Association 0 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 16 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 0 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 9 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 33 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 27 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 0 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 0 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 50 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 0 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 0 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 0 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 0 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 0 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 0 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 0 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 0 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 18 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 0 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 0 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 0 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association of Government Contractors 0 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 0 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 0 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 27 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 0 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 41 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 55 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 12 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 0 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 5 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 7 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 38 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 25 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 0 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 85 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 7 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 17 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 50 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 0 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 38 percent in 2001. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 0 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 7 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 100 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 0 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 53 percent in 2000. 1999-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 70 percent in 1999-2006. 1999-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 60 percent in 1999-2004. 1999-2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 16 percent in 1999-2000. 1999-2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 83 percent in 1999-2000. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 0 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 0 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 75 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 53 percent in 1999. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 14 percent in 1998. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 80 percent in 1998. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 25 percent in 1998. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 50 percent in 1998. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 4 percent in 1997-1998. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 29 percent in 1997-1998. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 92 percent in 1997-1998. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 20 percent in 1997. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 10 percent in 1997. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 86 percent in 1997. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 40 percent in 1997. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 88 percent in 1997. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 50 percent in 1997. 1996 On the votes that the Business-Industry Political Action Committee considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 5 percent of the time. 1996 On the votes that the Consumer Federation of America considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 86 percent of the time. 1996 On the votes that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 31 percent of the time. 1995-1996 On the votes that the Associated Builders & Contractors considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time. 1995-1996 On the votes that the National Federation of Independent Business considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 34 percent of the time. 1995-1996 On the votes that the Public Citizen's Congress Watch considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator Kerry 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 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time. Campaign Finance and Election Issues (Back to top)
2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007. Civil Liberties and Civil Rights (Back to top)
2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 92 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of 67. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Leadership Conference on Civil Rights's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of 100. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of 97 percent. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of 88 percent. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Senator Kerry a rating of +2. 2007 In 2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Senator Kerry a grade of 83. 2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of 100. 2007 In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Senator Kerry a rating of 33. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Association of Community Organization for Reform Now (ACORN) 100 percent in 2006.
2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 100 percent in 2006.
2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 83 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 2005-2006.
2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 100 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Council of La Raza 100 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 100 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 100 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 100 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 100 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 33 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 100 percent in 2003. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 60 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 75 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 100 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 81 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 50 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 82 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 2001. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 71 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 100 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 93 percent in 2000. 1999-2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 1999-2000. 1999-2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 94 percent in 1999-2000. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 67 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 93 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 100 percent in 1999. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 83 percent in 1997-1998. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 1997-1998. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 95 percent in 1997-1998. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 1997-1998. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 100 percent in 1997-1998. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 67 percent in 1997. 1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 47 percent in 1996. 1995-1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 1995-1996. 1995-1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 90 percent in 1995-1996. 1995-1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 70 percent in 1995-1996. 1995 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 10 percent in 1995. 1995 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 35 percent in 1995. 1995 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 60 percent in 1995. 1991-1992 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force 91 percent in 1991-1992. Congressional and Legislative Affairs (Back to top)
2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Grassroots Netroots Alliance 80 percent in 2007-2008. Conservative (Back to top)
2008 In 2008 American Conservative Union gave Senator Kerry a rating of 4 percent. 2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 12 percent in 2008. 2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 4 percent in 2008. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Americans for Prosperity's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of 6. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Campaign for Working Families's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of 0. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 0 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 11 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 13 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 4 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 18 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 0 percent in the Spring 2007 session. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 11 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the GOPUSA 7 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 20.5 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 23 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 8 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 24 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 7 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007 Traditional Values Coalition gave Senator Kerry a grade of 33. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 12 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 0 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 17 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 11 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 14.3 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 0 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 26 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 8 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 4 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Traditional Values Coalition 20 percent in 2006 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 0 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 0 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 8 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 25 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 8 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 25 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 0 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 23 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Economic Liberties on economic issues 0 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Personal Liberties on personal liberties 45 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 0 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Christian Action Network 2 percent during their legislative career up until 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 0 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 0 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 0 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 8 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 14 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 13 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 7 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Center for Reclaiming America 33 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 0 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 0 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 0 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 4 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 0 percent in 2003. 2003 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of 0. 2003 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of 0. 2003 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of 0. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 20 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 11 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 18 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 13 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 87 percent in 2002. 2002 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2002, Senator Kerry voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 0 percent of the Senators. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 26 percent in 2002. 2002 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2002, Senator Kerry voted more conservative on social policy issues than 0 percent of the Senators. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 95 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 73 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 82 percent in 2002. 2002 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of 28. 2002 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of 28. 2002 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of 28. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 7 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 33 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 4 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 0 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 5 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 0 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 14 percent in 2001. 2001 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2001, Senator Kerry voted more conservative on social policy issues than 8 percent of the Senators. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 93 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 74 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 81 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 10 percent in 2001. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 12 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 0 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 12 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 100 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 11 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry 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 Senator Kerry voted more conservative on social policy issues than 21 percent of the [HOUSE]. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 84 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 70 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 66 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 20 percent in 2000. 1999-2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 15 percent in 1999-2000. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 0 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 12 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry 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 Senator Kerry voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 13 percent of the [HOUSE]. 1999 Senator Kerry 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 Senator Kerry voted more conservative on social policy issues than 12 percent of the [HOUSE]. 1999 Senator Kerry 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 Senator Kerry voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 78 percent of the [HOUSE]. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 81 percent in 1999. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 4 percent in 1998. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 10 percent in 1998. 1998 According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator Kerry voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 12 percent of the [HOUSE]. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 10 percent in 1998. 1998 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator Kerry voted more conservative on social policy issues than 0 percent of the [HOUSE]. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 83 percent in 1998. 1998 According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator Kerry voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 86 percent of the [HOUSE]. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 74 percent in 1998. 1997-1998 On the votes that the Christian Coalition considered to be the most important in 1997-1998 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 0 percent in 1997-1998. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 0 percent in 1997. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 0 percent in 1997. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 13 percent in 1997. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 0 percent in 1997. 1996 On the votes that the American Conservative Union considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 5 percent of the time. 1996 According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator Kerry voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 17 percent of the [HOUSE]. 1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 19 percent in 1996. 1996 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator Kerry voted more conservative on social policy issues than 0 percent of the [HOUSE]. 1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 74 percent in 1996. 1996 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign\Defense Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator Kerry voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 77 percent of the [HOUSE]. 1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 92 percent in 1996. 1995-1996 On the votes that the Christian Coalition considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 7 percent of the time. 1995-1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 50 percent in 1995-1996. 1995-1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 24 percent in 1995-1996. 1995 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 30 percent in 1995. 1993 On the votes that the Liberty Lobby considered to be the most important in 1993 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 10 percent of the time. 1991-1992 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Christian Voice 7 percent in 1991-1992. 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2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 70 percent in 2005-2006. 1999-2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 63 percent in 1999-2000. 1995-1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 80 percent in 1995-1996. Drug Issues (Back to top)
2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors 100 percent in 2005-2006. Education (Back to top)
2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 90 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 National Education Association gave Senator Kerry a grade of A. 2007 In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Senator Kerry a grade of 83. 2007 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2007, the Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development gave Senator Kerry a rating of 100 percent. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 100 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007 National Education Association gave Senator Kerry a grade of A. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 100 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interest of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 100 percent in 2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 100 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 0 percent in 2005. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 27 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 33 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 100 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 90 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the English First 0 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2001. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2000. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 1999. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 1997-1998. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 1997. 1996 On the votes that the National Education Association considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time. 1995-1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Student Association 82 percent in 1995-1996. Employment and Affirmative Action (Back to top)
2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 33 percent in 2008. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Employment Lawyers Association 100 percent in 2007. Energy Issues (Back to top)
2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 0 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 0 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Campaign for America's Future 100 percent in 2005-2006 on energy legislation. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Coalition for Ethanol 100 percent in 2002. Environmental Issues (Back to top)
2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Environment America 100 percent in 2008. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 100 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 96 percent in the First and Second Sessions of Congress in 2007-2008. 2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Land Rights Association's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of 40. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 93 percent in the First Session of the 110th House of Congress in 2007. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 11 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Wind Energy Association 100 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 71 percent in 2006.
2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 100 percent in 2005-2006 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Partnership for America 0 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 17 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 100 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 95 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 0 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 75 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 44 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Parks Conservation Association 60 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 0 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 53 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Sierra Club 100 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the California Park & Recreation Society 100 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 0 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 92 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Parks Conservation Association 100 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 0 percent in 2001. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 0 percent in 2000. 1999-2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 100 percent in 1999-2000. 1999-2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 94 percent in 1999-2000. 1999-2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Parks Conservation Association 100 percent in 1999-2000. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 0 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 100 percent in 1999. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 100 percent in 1998. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 0 percent in 1997-1998. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 0 percent in 1997. 1997 Senator Kerry 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 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time. 1994 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Environment 22 percent in 1994. Family and Children Issues (Back to top)
2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Family Association 0 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Family Research Council 11 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Arc 100 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 71 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Children's Defense Fund's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of 90. 2007 In 2007 Family Research Council gave Senator Kerry a grade of 14. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 100 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Family Research Council 0 percent in 2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Family Association 0 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 100 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Family Association 0 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Family Research Council 0 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 36 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Family Association 0 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Family Research Council 0 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Network for Youth 100 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Family Voices 78 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 On the votes that the Family Research Council considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Senator Kerry 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 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 91 percent in 2001. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 90 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Family Research Council 0 percent in 2000. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 100 percent in 1999. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 100 percent in 1998. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 100 percent in 1997. 1996 On the votes that the Children's Defense Fund considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 87 percent of the time. Foreign Aid and Policy Issues (Back to top)
2008 In 2008 Armenian National Committee of America gave Senator Kerry a grade of A+. 2008 In 2008 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator Kerry a grade of A-. 2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 100 percent in 2008. 2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Peace Action West 80 percent in 2008. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the ACT! for America 0 percent in 2007-2008 when voting on Issues in the 110th Congressional Session. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 Council for a Livable World gave Senator Kerry a rating of 90 percent. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 Nuclear Age Peace Foundation gave Senator Kerry a grade of 100 percent. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Senator Kerry a rating of +2. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of +1. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA) +2 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 In 2007 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator Kerry a grade of A. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 100 percent in 2007. 2007 On the votes that the Latin America Working Group considered to be the most important in 2007, Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Peace Action West 100 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Senator Kerry 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, Senator Kerry received a rating of +1. 2006 In 2006 Armenian National Committee of America gave Senator Kerry a grade of A+. 2006 In 2006 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator Kerry a grade of B+. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 67 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Peace Action 63 percent in 2006. 2006 In 2006, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Senator Kerry a grade of A+ based on voting records, bill sponsorship and other activities related to ending the genocide in Darfur. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 75 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 83 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry 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, Senator Kerry received a rating of -1. 2005 In 2005 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator Kerry a rating of A+. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 75 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Peace Action 78 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the PeacePAC 88 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Armenian National Committee of America 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 25 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 33 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Peace Action 13 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 88 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of -3. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Peace Action 20 percent in 2003. 2003 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of -1. 2002-2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Citizens for Global Solutions 63 percent in 2002-2003. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Peace Action 40 percent in 2002. 2001-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 33 percent in 2001-2004. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Foreign Service Association 88 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 On the votes , introduction of legislation, sponsorship or co-sponsorship of legislation and public speaking on legislation, for legistation, that the American Muslims for Jerusalem considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Senator Kerry, rated -3. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 50 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 100 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Peace Action 43 percent in 2001. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 75 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 73 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Peace Action 44 percent in 2000. 1999-2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the PeacePAC 75 percent in 1999-2000. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 71 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 58 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Peace Action 53 percent in 1999. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 80 percent in 1998. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Peace Action 50 percent in 1998. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 90 percent in 1997-1998. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 100 percent in 1997. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 93 percent in 1997. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Peace Action 58 percent in 1997. 1996 On the votes that the Council for a Livable World considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Kerry 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 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 91 percent of the time. 1995-1996 On the votes that the Friends Committee on National Legislation considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time. 1995 On the votes that the Peace Action considered to be the most important in 1995 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 92 percent of the time. 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2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association of Counties's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of 100 percent. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 6 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 86 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 86 percent in 2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 17 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interest of the National Association of Counties 87 percent in 2005-2006.
2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 17 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 50 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 25 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 40 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 40 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Radical Middle 20 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 22 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 95 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 95 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 13 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 95 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association of Counties 78 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Radical Middle 45 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 5 percent in 2001. 2001 On the votes that Common Cause considered to be the most important in 2001, Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 94 percent in 2001. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 28 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association of Counties 66 percent in 2000. 1999-2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 87 percent in 1999-2000. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 14 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 92 percent in 1999. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 16 percent in 1998. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 92 percent in 1997-1998. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 10 percent in 1997. 1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 36 percent in 1996. 1995-1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 94 percent in 1995-1996. 1995 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 26 percent in 1995. Gun Issues (Back to top)
2008 In 2008 National Rifle Association gave Senator Kerry a grade of F, in its scorecard for candidates seeking office in 2008. 2007 In 2007 Gun Owners of America gave Senator Kerry a grade of F-. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 100 percent in 2006. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 0 percent in 2005. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 10 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 100 percent from 1988-2003 (Senate) or 1991-2003 (House). 2003 In 2003 Gun Owners of America gave Senator Kerry a grade of F. 2002 On the votes that the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence considered to be the most important as of 2002, Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time. These scores are cumulative for each representative's time in their current office. The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence considered votes from 1988-2002 in the House and 1991-2002 in the Senate when determining these scores. 2002 Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2002, the National Rifle Association assigned Senator Kerry 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 Senator Kerry a grade of F (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F-). 1999-2000 Senator Kerry 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 Senator Kerry a grade of F- (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F-). 1993-1994 Senator Kerry 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 , Senator Kerry 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 Senator Kerry a grade of 100 percent. 1987-1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 100 percent in 1987-1999. Health Issues (Back to top)
2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 100 percent in 2008. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 100 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 Saint Joseph Health System gave Senator Kerry a grade of 100. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 71 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Alliance For Headache Disorders Advocacy 50 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Academy of Family Physicians 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Association of University Centers on Disabilites 100 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance gave Senator Kerry a rating of 0. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 100 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 40 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 2006. 2006 On the votes that the Protect Patients Now! considered to be the most important in 2006, Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 50 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Nurses Association 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry 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, Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 60 percent of the time. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 80 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 0 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Citizens for Health - Whole Person Health Rating 25 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 0 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 100 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 0 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 0 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Global AIDS Alliance 20 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 86 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 100 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 85 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 100 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Medical Association 100 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 100 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 100 percent in 2001. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 2000. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Medical Association 100 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 83 percent in 1999. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 1998. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 80 percent in 1997-1998. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 1997. 1995-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Protect Patients Now! 0 percent in 1995-2004. 1995-1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 89 percent in 1995-1996. 1995-1996 Senator Kerry 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 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 97 percent of the time. Housing and Property Issues (Back to top)
1995 On the votes that the American Land Rights Association considered to be the most important in the "first 100 days" of 1995 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time. Immigration (Back to top)
2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 English First gave Senator Kerry a grade of F. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 20 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Senator Kerry a rating of +2. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 U.S. English gave Senator Kerry a grade of F. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the English First 0 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 100 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry 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 Senator Kerry a grade of F (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F). 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 21 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 29 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 0 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2004. 2003-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 18 percent in 2003-2006. 2003-2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 8 percent in 2003-2005. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 0 percent in 2002. 1996-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Immigration Control 25 percent in 1996-1998. 1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Immigration Control 15 percent in 1996. 1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 25 percent in 1996. 1995-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 73 percent from 1995-2004. 1989-2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 18 percent in 1989-2003. 1989-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 20 percent from 1989-2002. 1989-2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 20 percent in 1989-2001. Labor (Back to top)
2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2008. 2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the AFL-CIO - Lifetime 91 percent during their legislative career up until 2008. 2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2008. 2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees - Lifetime 94 percent during their legislative career up until 2008. 2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 33 percent in 2008. 2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2008. 2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008. 2008 In 2008 United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers rated politicians in selected states. They gave Senator Kerry a rating of 40. 2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Utility Workers Union of America 100 percent in 2008. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Federally Employed Women's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of 80. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 14 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 90 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 95 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 60 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers gave Senator Kerry a grade of 100. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 83 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 50 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 92 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007 United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers rated politicians in selected states. They gave Senator Kerry a rating of 67. 2007 In 2007 Utility Workers Union of America gave Senator Kerry a grade of 75. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 87 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 75 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 40 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 100 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 75 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 85 percent in 2006.
2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 75 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 100 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 100 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 0 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 100 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 100 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 17 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 50 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 33 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Workplace Fairness 0 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 44 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 64 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 38 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 86 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association for the Self-Employed 0 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 64 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 50 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 80 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 86 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 102 percent in 2003.Those who supported or provided other assistance in connection with a UAW organizing drive are given an extra 10% bonus. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 33 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Workplace Fairness 20 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 92 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 88 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 88 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 86 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 0 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 25 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association 100 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 91 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 85 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 43 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 90 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 75 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association for the Self-Employed 0 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Benefits Council 0 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 93 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 87 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 100 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 86 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 100 percent in 2001. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 75 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 82 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 85 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 0 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 50 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 92 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 43 percent in 2000. 1999-2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Association of Fire Fighters 100 percent in 1999-2000. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 81 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 86 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 92 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 33 percent in 1999. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 90 percent in 1998. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 1998. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 1998. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 1998. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 1998. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 100 percent in 1998. 1997-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 55 percent from 1997-2008. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 83 percent in 1997-1998. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 71 percent in 1997. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 67 percent in 1997. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 1997. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 71 percent in 1997. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 80 percent in 1997. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 67 percent in 1997. 1996 On the votes that the American Federation of Government Employees considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time. 1996 On the votes that the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 86 percent of the time. 1996 On the votes that the Communications Workers of America considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Kerry 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 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 94 percent of the time. 1996 Senator Kerry 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 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time. 1995 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 1995. 1995 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 100 percent in 1995. 1995 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 90 percent in 1995. 1995 On the votes that the United Food & Commercial Workers considered to be the most important in 1995 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 95 percent of the time. 1994 On the votes that the United Food & Commercial Workers considered to be the most important in 1994 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 80 percent of the time. 1993 On the votes that the United Food & Commercial Workers considered to be the most important in 1993 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 75 percent of the time. 1991 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 80 percent in 1991. 1989-1990 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Federation of Federal Employees 63 percent in 1989-1990. 1989 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 100 percent in 1989. Legal Issues (Back to top)
2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Bar Association 100 percent in 2001-2002. 1999-2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Bar Association 100 percent in 1999-2000. Liberal (Back to top)
2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 95 percent in 2008. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 90 percent in 2007. 2007 In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Senator Kerry a rating of 33. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 79.5 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 72 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 85 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 75 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 95 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 85.7 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 87 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 72 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 89 percent in 2006. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 100 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 95 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 87 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 0 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 91 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 72 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 90 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 25 percent in 2004. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 85 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 97 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 93 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 85 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 13 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 87 percent in 2002. 2002 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2002, Senator Kerry voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 0 percent of the Senators. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 26 percent in 2002. 2002 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2002, Senator Kerry voted more conservative on social policy issues than 0 percent of the Senators. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 95 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 73 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 82 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 95 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the People for the American Way 85 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 95 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 96 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 0 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 14 percent in 2001. 2001 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2001, Senator Kerry voted more conservative on social policy issues than 8 percent of the Senators. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 93 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 74 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 81 percent in 2001. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 90 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 11 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry 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 Senator Kerry voted more conservative on social policy issues than 21 percent of the [HOUSE]. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 84 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 70 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 66 percent in 2000. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 95 percent in 1999. 1999 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Defense/Foreign Policy calculations, in 1999 Senator Kerry voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 13 percent of the [HOUSE]. 1999 Senator Kerry 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 Senator Kerry voted more conservative on social policy issues than 12 percent of the [HOUSE]. 1999 Senator Kerry 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 Senator Kerry voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 78 percent of the [HOUSE]. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 81 percent in 1999. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 95 percent in 1998. 1998 According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator Kerry voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 12 percent of the [HOUSE]. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 10 percent in 1998. 1998 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator Kerry voted more conservative on social policy issues than 0 percent of the [HOUSE]. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 83 percent in 1998. 1998 According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator Kerry voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 86 percent of the [HOUSE]. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 74 percent in 1998. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 95 percent in 1997-1998. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 95 percent in 1997. 1996 On the votes that the Americans for Democratic Action considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 95 percent of the time. 1996 According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator Kerry voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 17 percent of the [HOUSE]. 1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 19 percent in 1996. 1996 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator Kerry voted more conservative on social policy issues than 0 percent of the [HOUSE]. 1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 74 percent in 1996. 1996 According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign\Defense Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator Kerry voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 77 percent of the [HOUSE]. 1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 92 percent in 1996. 1995-1996 On the votes that the National Committee for an Effective Congress considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 95 percent of the time. Military Issues (Back to top)
2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 66 percent in 2005. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 38 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 0 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 100 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 81 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 100 percent in 2001. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Military Officers Association of America 66 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 50 percent in 2000. National Security Issues (Back to top)
2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 50 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 Center for Security Policy gave Senator Kerry a rating of 0 percent. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 25 percent in 2005-2006. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 29 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 0 percent in 2003-2004. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 75 percent in 2002. 1998-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 25 percent in 1998-2002. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 0 percent in 1997. 1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 14 percent in 1996. 1993-1994 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 10 percent in 1993-1994. Science and Medical Research (Back to top)
2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 0 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Parkinsons Action Network 100 percent in 2006. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 0 percent in 2005. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Society of Anesthesiologists 0 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 0 percent in 2003. Senior and Social Security Issues (Back to top)
2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2008. 2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 97 percent during their legislative career up until 2008. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Senator Kerry a grade of A. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 80 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Retire Safe 0 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging 56 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 100 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2001. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 100 percent in 2000. 1999-2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 1999-2000. 1999-2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 100 percent in 1999-2000. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 100 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 100 percent in 1999. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 100 percent in 1998. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the 60 Plus Association 0 percent in 1997-1998. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 83 percent in 1997-1998. 1997 Senator Kerry 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 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time. 1995-1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the 60 Plus Association 17 percent in 1995-1996. 1995-1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 1995-1996. 1995-1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 93 percent in 1995-1996. Social Issues (Back to top)
2008 In 2008 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy gave Senator Kerry a grade of B. 2008 In 2008 NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby gave Senator Kerry a rating of 100 percent. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of Population Action International 100 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Based on the votes, committee votes, co-sponsorships and other leadership actions that took place between 2007-2008 the Secular Coalition for America assigned Senator Kerry 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 Senator Kerry a grade of B. 2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of 65. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 100 percent in 2007. 2006 Senator Kerry 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, Senator Kerry received a rating of 100. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2006. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Secular Coalition for America 100 percent in 2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of Population Action International 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 100 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Mennonite Central Committee 89 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry 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, Senator Kerry received a rating of 100. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Population Institute 100 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 75 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of Population Action International 0 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Population Connection 43 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 80 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of Population Action International 0 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Population Institute 0 percent in 2003. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 33 percent in 2002. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 88 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Californians for Population Stabilization 100 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Youth Advocacy Coalition 100 percent in 2001. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2001. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 82 percent in 2000. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2000. 1999-2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 90 percent in 1999-2000. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 82 percent in 1999. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 1999. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 73 percent in 1998. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 1997-1998. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 1997. 1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 87 percent in 1996. 1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 80 percent in 1996. 1996 On the votes that the Population Connection considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time. 1991 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 80 percent in 1991. 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2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 100 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Computer & Communications Industry Association 71 percent in 2007. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 0 percent in 2003-2004. 2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 71 percent in 2002. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 83 percent in 2000. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 40 percent in 1999. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 82 percent in 1998. Trade Issues (Back to top)
2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 14 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 In 2007-2008 USA Engage gave Senator Kerry a grade of C. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Associated Equipment Distributors 100 percent in 2007. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2007. 2005-2006 In 2005-2006 USA Engage gave Senator Kerry a grade of C. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 100 percent in 2003-2004 for Trade Barrier Votes. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes 0 percent in 2003-2004 for Trade Subsidy Votes. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry 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 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes percent in 2001-2002 for Trade Subsidy Votes. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the USA Engage 60 percent in 2001-2002. 1999-2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes 87 percent in 1999-2000 for Trade Barrier Votes. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes percent in 1997-1998 for Trade Barrier Votes. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes 50 percent in 1997-1998 for Trade Subsidy Votes. 1994 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Competitive Enterprise Institute - Environment - Trade 100 percent in 1994. Transportation Issues (Back to top)
2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 100 percent in 2003-2004. Veterans Issues (Back to top)
2007-2008 In 2007-2008 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator Kerry a grade of A. 2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 75 percent in 2006. 2006 In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator Kerry a grade of B. 2006 Senator Kerry sponsored or co-sponsored 41 percent of the legislation favored by the The Retired Enlisted Association in 2006. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 92 percent in 2005. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 50 percent in 2004. 2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Retired Enlisted Association 0 percent in 2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 0 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The American Legion 0 percent in 2003. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 92 percent in 2001. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 1999. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry 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 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time. Welfare and Poverty (Back to top)
2008 In 2008 The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Senator Kerry a grade of 100 percent. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 0 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of RESULTS 81 percent in 2007-2008. 2007 In 2007 The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Senator Kerry a grade of A+ percent. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the RESULTS 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the The Partnership for the Homeless 0 percent in 2003-2004. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2001-2002. 2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2000. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 1999. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 1998. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 1997. 1996 On the votes that the Bread for the World considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Kerry voted their preferred position 71 percent of the time. Women's Issues (Back to top)
2007-2008 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 90 percent in 2007-2008. 2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Federally Employed Women's position, Senator Kerry received a rating of 80. 2007-2008 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the National Organization for Women attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2007-2008, the National Organization for Women gave Senator Kerry a rating of 94 percent. 2007 In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Senator Kerry a grade of 83. 2007 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 60 percent in 2007. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 100 percent in 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 100 percent in the 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 96 percent in 2005-2006. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2005. 2005 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 100 percent in 2005. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 38 percent in 2003-2004. 2003-2004 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 50 percent in 2003-2004. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2003. 2003 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 80 percent in 2003. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2001-2002. 2001-2002 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 100 percent in 2001-2002. 2001 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2001. 1999-2000 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 1999-2000. 1999 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 1999. 1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 85 percent in 1998. 1997-1998 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 1997-1998. 1997 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 1997. 1995-1996 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 1995-1996. 1989-1990 Senator Kerry supported the interests of the National Women's Political Caucus 100 percent in 1989-1990.
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