• PORTMAN, ROB
Experience: Senate: 2011-Present
Home State: Ohio
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $12,244,430Coverage End: Thursday, March 31, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Robert 'Rob' J. Portman
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Jane; 3 Children: Jed, Will, Sally
    Birth Date: 12/19/1955
    Birth Place: Cincinnati, OH
    Home City: Cincinnati, OH
    Religion: Methodist

Education

    JD, University of Michigan Law School, 1984
    BA, Dartmouth College, 1979

Political Experience

    Senator, United States Senate, 2011-present
    Former House Republican Assistant Whip
    Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 2, 1993-2005
    Won Special Election, United States House of Representatives, May 4, 1993

Current Legislative Committees

    Budget, Member
    Energy and Natural Resources, Member
    Finance, Member
    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Member
    Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Chair
    Subcommittee on Emergency Management, Intergovernmental Relations, and the District of Columbia, Member
    Subcommittee on Energy, Member
    Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth, Chair
    Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness, Member
    Subcommittee on National Parks, Member
    Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management, Member
    Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight, Member
    Subcommittee on the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Federal Programs and the Federal Workforce, Ranking Member
    Subcommittee on Water and Power, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Congressional Caucus on Unfunded Mandates
    Co-Chair, National Commission on Restructuring the IRS
    Member, National Republican Congressional Committee
    Member, Republican Policy Committee

Professional Experience

    Former Congressional Aide
    Owner, Golden Lamb Inn in Lebanon, Ohio, Present
    Attorney, Patton, Boggs, and Blow
    Attorney, Squire, Sanders, and Dempsey
    White House Aide
    Director, Office of Management and Budget, United States Cabinet, 2006
    Trade Representative, United States Cabinet, 2005-2006
    Attorney, Graydon, Head, and Ritchey, 1993
    Director, Office of Legislative Affairs, White House, 1989-1991
    Associate Counsel, President George H.W. Bush, 1989

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Advisory Board, The Ohio State Universitys John Glenn School of Public Affairs
    Chair, Ohios Future Political Action Committee (PAC)
    Founder, The Coalition for a Drug Free Greater Cincinnati
    Board Member, The Coalition for a Drug Free Greater Cincinnati
Total: 6
Portman tries to claim he never supported 'privatizing' Social Security

The American Federation of Teachers have released an ad reminding voters of Ohio Sen. Rob Portman's long history of working to privatize Social Security

05/26/2016
Kerry Eleveld | DAILY KOS
Sen. Rob Portman's campaign has $10 million for re-election bid
07/07/2015
By Jessica Wehrman | The Columbus Dispatch
Portman Amendment to Strengthen Stryker Brigade Passes Senate
06/18/2015
Rob Portman's Official Personal Website
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

Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier
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

Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Oppose
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Support
Total: 226
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
05/22/2017 S.1195 A bill to amend title 44, United States Code, to restrict the distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes. 05/22/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.  (All Actions)
05/18/2017 S.1173 A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions. 05/18/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
05/17/2017 S.951 Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 05/17/2017 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.  (All Actions)
05/10/2017 S.1089 A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to review and update a report on the energy and environmental benefits of the re-refining of used lubricating oil. 05/10/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
05/10/2017 S.385 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act 05/10/2017 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.  (All Actions)
05/09/2017 S.1074 Electronic Signature Standards Act of 2017 05/09/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
05/03/2017 S.1023 Tropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2017 05/03/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.  (All Actions)
05/01/2017 S.652 Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2017 05/01/2017 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 44.  (All Actions)
04/27/2017 S.Res.132 A resolution congratulating the Ashland University women's basketball team for winning the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association division II championship. 04/27/2017 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
04/25/2017 S.Res.129 A resolution designating April 2017 as "Second Chance Month". 04/25/2017 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
04/24/2017 S.918 End Government Shutdowns Act 04/24/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.  (All Actions)
04/06/2017 S.873 TSP Modernization Act of 2017 04/06/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.  (All Actions)
04/05/2017 S.841 National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act 04/05/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
04/05/2017 S.840 Go to High School, Go to College Act of 2017 04/05/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.  (All Actions)
04/04/2017 S.Res.94 A resolution designating March 2017 as "National Read Aloud Month". 04/04/2017 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
03/30/2017 S.226 A bill to exclude power supply circuits, drivers, and devices to be connected to, and power, light-emitting diodes or organic light-emitting diodes providing illumination or ceiling fans using direct current motors from energy conservation standards for external power supplies. 03/30/2017 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.  (All Actions)
03/23/2017 S.716 Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act 03/23/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.  (All Actions)
03/21/2017 S.686 Unfunded Mandates Accountability Act of 2017 03/21/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.  (All Actions)
03/15/2017 S.639 HOME Act 03/15/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.  (All Actions)
03/15/2017 S.638 Promoting More American Manufacturing Jobs Act 03/15/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
Total: 1514
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
10/17/2002 H.R.2315 Patients' Bill of Rights Act of 2001
10/16/2002 H.R.5653 To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reasonable correction period for certain security and commodity transactions under the prohibited transaction rules.
10/16/2002 H.J.Res.114 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002
10/15/2002 H.R.5439 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 111 West Washington Street in Bowling Green, Ohio, as the "Delbert L. Latta Post Office Building".
10/11/2002 H.R.4889 Patient Safety Improvement Act of 2002
10/08/2002 H.R.5335 To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 200 West 2nd Street in Dayton, Ohio, as the "Tony Hall Federal Building and United States Courthouse".
10/08/2002 H.R.2037 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
10/08/2002 H.Con.Res.116 Recommending the integration of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
10/02/2002 H.Res.559 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that each State should examine its existing statutes, practices, and procedures governing special elections so that, in the event of a catastrophe, vacancies in the House of Representatives may be filled in a timely fashion. Passed Not Voting
09/26/2002 H.R.4600 Help Efficient, Accessible, Low Cost, Timely Health Care (HEALTH) Act of 2002 Passed Not Voting
09/26/2002 H.R.2982 To authorize the establishment of a memorial to victims who died as a result of terrorist acts against the United States or its people, at home or abroad. Passed Not Voting
09/25/2002 H.Res.540 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should complete action on H.R. 3762, the Pension Security Act of 2002. Passed Not Voting
09/19/2002 H.R.1701 Consumer Rental Purchase Agreement Act Passed Not Voting
09/11/2002 H.Con.Res.464 Expressing the sense of the Congress on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001. Passed Not Voting
09/05/2002 H.Res.94 Honoring the contributions of Venus and Serena Williams. Passed Not Voting
08/06/2002 H.R.3009 Trade Act of 2002
08/05/2002 H.R.2175 Born-Alive Infants Protection Act of 2002
07/30/2002 H.R.3763 Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
07/26/2002 H.R.4965 Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2002 Passed Not Voting
07/25/2002 H.R.4946 Improving Access to Long-Term Care Act of 2002 Passed Not Voting
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