• SESSIONS, PETE MR.
Experience: House: District 32, 1997-Present
Home State: Texas
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $1,914,444Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Peter 'Pete' A. Sessions
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Karen; 2 Children: Alex, Bill; 3 Stepchildren: Conor, Liam, Nicholas
    Birth Date: 03/22/1955
    Birth Place: Waco, TX
    Home City: Dallas, TX
    Religion: Methodist

Education

    BS, Southwestern University, 1978

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1996-present
    Chair, National Republican Congressional Committee
    Candidate, United States House of Representatives, 1991, 1994

Current Legislative Committees

    Rules, Chair

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Chair, Results Caucus
    Former Chair, Rules Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process
    Member, Tea Party Caucus

Professional Experience

    District Manager for Marketing, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, retired
    Vice President, Public Policy, National Center for Policy Analysis, 1994-1995

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Team Leader, Adopt-A-Shoreline
    Member, Board of Trustees, Southwestern University
    Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
    Member, Circle Ten Council, Boy Scouts of America
    Former Scout Master, Eagle Scouts, Boy Scouts of America
    Secretary, East Dallas Rotary Club
    Treasurer, East Dallas Rotary Club
    Member, National Committee, National Eagle Scout Association
    Adviser to the President, Special Olympics Texas
    Member, United Methodist Church
    Member, Board, East Dallas Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), 1989-2000
    Chair, Northeast Dallas Chamber of Commerce, 1994

Additional Information

Awards:

    National Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America
    Hero of the Taxpayer, Americans for Tax Reform, 2003
    Friend of the Shareholder Award, American Shareholders Association, 2003
    Spirit of Enterprise Award, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 2003, 2004
    Guardian of Senior's Rights Award, 60 Plus Association, 2003
    True Blue Award, Family Research Council, 2003
    Small Business Advocate Award, Small Business Survival Committee, 2004
Total: 1
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Support
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier

Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Oppose
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

Strongly Support
11. Support & expand free trade

Strongly Support
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Support
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Oppose
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Support
Total: 333
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
06/19/2014 H.Res.629 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4413) to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, to better protect futures customers, to provide end users with market certainty, to make basic reforms to ensure transparency and accountability at the Commission, to help farmers, ranchers, and end users manage risks to help keep consumer costs low, and for other purposes. 06/19/2014 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
05/08/2014 H.Res.575 Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 567) providing for the Establishment of the Select Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi. 05/08/2014 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
05/08/2014 H.Res.567 Providing for the Establishment of the Select Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi. 05/08/2014 Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent to modify H. Res. 567 in the form he had placed at the desk. Without objection, the modification was agreed to.  (All Actions)
02/11/2014 H.Res.475 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3193) to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to strengthen the review authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council of regulations issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from February 13, 2014, through February 24, 2014; and for other purposes. 02/11/2014 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
02/04/2014 H.Res.470 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3590) to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes. 02/04/2014 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
01/07/2014 H.Res.452 Providing for the hour of meeting of the House. 01/07/2014 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
01/07/2014 H.Res.451 To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled. 01/07/2014 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
01/07/2014 H.Res.450 Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the House of Representatives. 01/07/2014 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
01/07/2014 H.Res.449 Electing the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives. 01/07/2014 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
10/29/2013 H.Res.391 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 992) to amend provisions in section 716 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act relating to Federal assistance for swaps entities, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2374) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide protections for retail customers, and for other purposes. 10/29/2013 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
10/08/2013 H.R.3273 Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth Working Group Act of 2013 10/08/2013 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 373, H.R. 3273 is laid on the table.  (All Actions)
10/08/2013 H.Res.373 Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) making appropriations for the salaries and related expenses of certain Federal employees during a lapse in funding authority for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3273) to establish a bicameral working group on deficit reduction and economic growth, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 90) making continuing appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. 10/08/2013 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
10/01/2013 H.Res.368 Relating to consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. 10/01/2013 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
09/30/2013 H.Res.367 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. 09/30/2013 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 204 (Roll no. 502).  (All Actions)
09/28/2013 H.Res.366 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3210) making continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown. 09/28/2013 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
09/28/2013 H.Res.361 Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2642) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes. 09/28/2013 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
09/19/2013 H.Res.351 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 687) to facilitate the efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1526) to restore employment and educational opportunities in, and improve the economic stability of, counties containing National Forest System land, while also reducing Forest Service management costs, by ensuring that such counties have a dependable source of revenue from National Forest System land, to provide a temporary extension of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3102) to amend the Food and Nutrition Act 2008; and for other purposes. 09/19/2013 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
08/29/2013 H.R.2344 TBI Treatment Act 08/29/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
07/11/2013 H.Res.295 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2642) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes. 07/11/2013 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
06/19/2013 H.Res.271 Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1947) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes. 06/19/2013 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 177 (Roll no. 254).  (All Actions)
Total: 3563
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/12/2017 H.R.2372 VETERAN Act
06/08/2017 H.R.2823 Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act
05/22/2017 H.R.2589 To waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease.
05/22/2017 H.R.1973 Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017
05/22/2017 H.R.1761 Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017
05/22/2017 H.R.953 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.R.1677 Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.Res.188 Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and calling for justice for the victims.
05/18/2017 H.R.1222 Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.Res.128 Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia.
05/17/2017 H.R.1616 Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017 Passed Yea
05/17/2017 H.J.Res.66 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by States for non-governmental employees. Passed Yea
05/16/2017 H.R.2465 Steve Gleason Enduring Voices Act of 2017
05/16/2017 H.R.2432 Volunteer Organization Protection Act of 2017
05/16/2017 H.R.2431 Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act
05/10/2017 H.J.Res.36 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation". Passed Yea
05/03/2017 H.R.2327 PAWS Act of 2017
05/03/2017 H.R.1180 Working Families Flexibility Act of 2017 Passed Aye
05/02/2017 H.Con.Res.52 Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those who have been awarded or are eligible for the Korean Defense Service Medal who are missing in action, are unaccounted for, or died in-theater.
04/28/2017 H.R.1694 Fannie and Freddie Open Records Act of 2017 Passed Yea
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