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Rob Wittman

[Congressional biography]

Born: February 3, 1959 in Washington, DC

Education:

  • Virginia Tech University, B.S., 1981
  • University of North Carolina, M.P.H., 1990
  • Virginia Commonwealth University, Ph.D., 2002

Career:

  • Environmental specialist, Virginia Health Dept.
  • Field director, Virginia Health Dept. Division of Shellfish Sanitation

Elected Office:

  • Montross town council, 1986-1996
  • Mayor of Montross, 1992-1996
  • Westmoreland County supervisor, 1996-2005
  • VA House, 2006-2007



Key House Vote Data for Rob Wittman in 2007


Key vote data shown on this page comes from the American Conservative Union (ACU/CPAC) and Voteview.


Click on the RESULT of a specific vote to see how all members voted.

DateSubjectResultConserv.
Position
Wittman
Voted
2007-12-17 "Catch-All" Appropriations [HR2764] Agreed To
(253-154)
No Vote
The House passed a last-minute appropriations bill, known as the "Omnibus Appropriations Bill," incorporating appropriations for 18 separate federal departments in a $474 billion package. The measure included major spending increases over and above increases requested by the Bush Administration.

2007-12-18 Energy Policy [HR6] Agreed To
(314-100)
The House passed new energy regulations mandating increased automobile mileage (paid for by $2.1 billion in new taxes), the production of 36 billion gallons of "biofuels" by 2022, and new energy efficiency standards on appliances, lights, and other consumer goods, while rejecting measures designed to allow an increase in the supplies of domestic oil and gas.



  Represents a "Yes" vote.

  Represents a "No" vote.

  Indicates that this member voted against the conservative position on a particular vote.

"No vote" means that this member did not cast a vote (or voted 'Present' instead of Yes or No).