Niki Tsongas
Niki Tsongas (b. April 26, 1946, in Chico, CA) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives representing Massachusetts' 3rd Congressional District.
Tsongas was first elected to the House in a 2007 special election replacing Rep. Marty Meehan, who resigned to become the Chancellor of University of Massachusetts Lowell. Tsongas previously served Massachusetts' 5th Congressional District, but due to 2010 redistricting, she later represented District 3.[1]
On August 9, 2017, Tsongas announced that she would not seek re-election in 2018.[2]
Prior to her congressional career, Tsongas worked in the Department of Welfare. She also opened the first all-female law firm of Lowell, Massachusetts.[1]
Biography
Tsongas worked as a social worker for the Department of Welfare before opening the first all-female law practice in Lowell, Massachusetts. From 1997 to 2009, she was Dean of External Affairs at Middlesex Community College. She has served as a member of Congress since 2007.[3]
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Tsongas' academic, professional, and political career:[4]
- 2013-2019: U.S. Representative from Massachusetts' 3rd Congressional District
- 2007-2013: U.S. Representative from Massachusetts' 5th Congressional District
- 1997-2007: Dean of External Affairs for Middlesex Community College
- 1988: Graduated from Boston University with a J.D.
- 1968: Graduated from Smith College with a B.A.
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2017-2018
At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Tsongas was assigned to the following committees:[5]
2015-2016
Tsongas served on the following committees:[6]
2013-2014
Tsongas served on the following committees:[7][8]
- Armed Services Committee
- Subcommittee on Military Personnel
- Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations (Ranking member)
- Natural Resources Committee
- Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
- Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation
2011-2012
Tsongas served on the following committees:
- Armed Services Committee[9]
- Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee
- Military Personnel Subcommittee
- Natural Resources Committee[10]
- Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee
- National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Subcommittee
Key votes
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Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018
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Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress
Key votes (click "show" to expand or "hide" to contract) |
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114th CongressThe first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[49][50] For more information pertaining to Tsongas's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[51] Economic and fiscalTrade Act of 2015Trade adjustment assistance Defense spending authorization
2016 Budget proposal
2015 budget
Foreign AffairsIran nuclear deal
Export-Import Bank
DomesticUSA FREEDOM Act of 2015
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Cyber security
Immigration
113th CongressThe second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[92] For more information pertaining to Tsongas's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[93] National securityNDAA
DHS Appropriations
EconomyFarm bill
2014 Budget
Government shutdown
Tsongas said she "will not accept a paycheck for the duration of the government shutdown."[106] Farm bill
ImmigrationDHS Appropriations
HealthcareRepealing Obamacare
Social issuesAbortion
Previous congressional sessionsTsongas voted for TARP.[111] According to a Gallup poll from September 13, 2010, 61 percent of Americans disapproved of TARP, while 37 percent approved.[112] Tsongas also supported the auto bailout.[113] As of September 13, 2010, 56 percent of Americans disapproved of the auto bailout, while 43 percent supported it.[114] In addition, Rep. Tsongas voted for the stimulus bill.[115] A total of 57 percent of U.S. voters believed that the stimulus had hurt the economy (36 percent) or had no impact (21 percent). Only 38 percent believed the stimulus helped the economy.[116] Tsongas also voted in favor of the "Cash for Clunkers" bill.[117] According to a June 2009 Rasmussen Reports poll, 54 percent of likely U.S. voters opposed Cash for Clunkers, while 35 percent supported it.[118] Tsongas supported the "Cap and Trade" bill.[119] Just after the bill’s passage, 42 percent of likely U.S. voters said that cap and trade would hurt the economy, while 19 percent believed it would help. Only 15 percent said that the bill would have no impact.[120] Finally, Tsongas voted in favor of the health care reform bill.[121] Roughly 57 percent of likely voters at least somewhat favored repeal of the health care reform bill, including 46 percent who strongly favored repeal. About 35 percent of likely voters opposed repeal. A total of 51 percent of likely voters believed the health care reform bill will be bad for the country, while 36 percent believed it will be beneficial.[122] Fiscal Cliff
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Issues
Presidential preference
2016 presidential endorsement
✓ Tsongas endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic primary in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.[124]
- See also: Endorsements for Hillary Clinton
National security
American response in Syria
- See also: United States involvement in Syria
On August 29, 2013, 53 House Democrats signed a letter written by California Rep. Barbara Lee that called for a congressional resolution on strikes and cautioned that the situation in Syria "should not draw us into an unwise war—especially without adhering to our constitutional requirements."[125][126] The letter also called on the Obama administration to work with the U.N. Security Council “to build international consensus” condemning the alleged use of chemical weapons. Tsongas was one of the 53 Democrats in the House to sign the letter.[125][126]
Economy
King Amendment
Tsongas signed a letter sent to Collin Peterson in August 2013, asking him to keep Steve King's amendment out of the final Farm Bill.[127] The "Protect Interstate Commerce Act" amendment prevents states from applying their own laws on agricultural products to agricultural products from another state.[128] King introduced the amendment in response to a law in California, requiring a larger size cage for egg-producing chickens. King represents Iowa, which is a large egg producer.
Elections
2018
Niki Tsongas did not file to run for re-election.
2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Niki Tsongas (D) defeated Ann Wofford (R) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Neither candidate faced a primary opponent in September.[129][130]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Democratic | ![]() |
68.7% | 236,713 | |
Republican | Ann Wofford | 31.2% | 107,519 | |
N/A | Write-in | 0.1% | 360 | |
Total Votes | 344,592 | |||
Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth |
2014
Tsongas won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 9, 2014, and defeated Roseann Ehrhard Wofford (R) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[131]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Democratic | ![]() |
60.3% | 139,140 | |
Republican | Ann Wofford | 35.4% | 81,638 | |
Write-in | Other | 0.1% | 204 | |
Blank | None | 4.3% | 9,843 | |
Total Votes | 230,825 | |||
Source: Massachusetts Secretary of State Official Results |
2012
Due to redistricting, Tsongas sought re-election in the 3rd Congressional District of Massachusetts. She faced no opposition in the Democratic primary on September 6, 2012.[132]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Democratic | ![]() |
63.3% | 212,119 | |
Republican | Jon Golnik | 32.6% | 109,372 | |
N/A | All Others | 0.1% | 262 | |
N/A | Blank Votes | 4% | 13,358 | |
Total Votes | 335,111 | |||
Source: Massachusetts Secretary of State "Return of Votes" |
Full history
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2010 On November 2, 2010, Niki Tsongas won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Jon Golnik (R), Dale E. Brown (Liberty) and Robert M. Clark (Citizen Legislator) in the general election.[133] 2008 On November 4, 2008, Niki Tsongas won re-election to the United States House. She ran unopposed in the general election.[134] 2007 In 2007, Tsongas won a special election against Jim Ogonowski (R) and Independent candidates Patrick Murphy and Kurt Hayes.[135] |
Campaign themes
2012
On her campaign website, Tsongas listed eight issues. They were:[136]
- Jobs and Economy
On her website, Tsongas said, "Because this recession has affected people who never expected to need help, and I believe government can be the catalyst to jumpstarting our economy."
- Support Troops and Veterans
On her website, Tsongas said, "Because these are the people I grew up with and as a member of the Armed Services Committee, it is my responsibility to support and protect the men and women serving on our behalf, and our veterans whose lives have been changed forever by the experience of war."
- Deficit Reduction
On her website, Tsongas said, "As a member of the Budget Committee, I know we cannot continue to mortgage the future of our children and grandchildren by charging government expenses on the national credit card. Crafting a budget for the nation must be done responsibly and with an understanding of the long term consequences of our choices."
- Education
On her website, Tsongas said, "I believe there are few issues as vital to our economic future as developing a trained and educated workforce."
- Dignified Retirement
On her website, Tsongas said, "Because if you’ve worked hard your whole life like my parents did, you deserve to be able to rely on your savings, pension and the solid foundation of Social Security."
- Energy
On her website, Tsongas said, "Because addressing climate change and reducing our dependence on foreign oil is not just about solving the global warming problem facing the next generation – it has the immediate effect of creating high paying job opportunities if we invest in alternative technologies now."
- Hold institutions accountable
On her website, Tsongas said, "For our long-term success, we need to guarantee that financial firms have the tools they need to help grow the economy but also have the safeguards necessary to prevent another crisis."
- Defend rights of the people
On her website, Tsongas said, "I have advocated for the extension of equal rights, the repeal of discriminatory laws like Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, the elimination of hate-motivated violence, and the improved health and well being for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, or expression."[136]
Campaign finance summary
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Personal Gain Index
- See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)
- See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)
The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:
PGI: Change in net worth
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Tsongas' net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $1,225,045 and $7,874,998. That averages to $4,550,021.50, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic representatives in 2012 of $5,700,168.36. Tsongas ranked as the 76th most wealthy representative in 2012.[137] Between 2007 and 2012, Tsongas' calculated net worth[138] decreased by an average of 13 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[139]
Niki Tsongas Yearly Net Worth | |
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Year | Average Net Worth |
2007 | $12,239,508 |
2012 | $4,550,021 |
Growth from 2007 to 2012: | −63% |
Average annual growth: | −13%[140] |
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[141] |
The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress.
PGI: Donation Concentration Metric
Filings required by the Federal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated by OpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Tsongas received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Lawyers/Law Firms industry.
From 2007-2014, 23.9 percent of Tsongas' career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[142]
Niki Tsongas Campaign Contributions | |
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Total Raised | $7,788,726 |
Total Spent | $7,318,606 |
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
Lawyers/Law Firms | $621,874 |
Real Estate | $402,027 |
Women's Issues | $336,946 |
Retired | $300,825 |
Securities & Investment | $199,594 |
% total in top industry | 7.98% |
% total in top two industries | 13.15% |
% total in top five industries | 23.9% |
Analysis
Ideology and leadership
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Tsongas was a "moderate Democratic follower," as of August 4, 2014. Tsongas was rated as a "rank-and-file Democrat" in June 2013.[143]
Like-minded colleagues
The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[144]
Tsongas most often voted with: |
Tsongas least often voted with: |
Lifetime voting record
According to the website GovTrack, Tsongas missed 228 of 5,908 roll call votes from October 2007 to September 2015. This amounted to 3.9 percent, which was higher than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[145]
Congressional staff salaries
The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Tsongas paid her congressional staff a total of $1,079,583 in 2011. She ranked 65th on the list of the highest paid Democratic representative staff salaries and ranked 85th overall of the highest paid representative staff salaries in 2011. Overall, Massachusetts ranked 2nd in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[146]
National Journal vote ratings
- See also: National Journal vote ratings
Each year, National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted, as compared to other members, in the previous year. More information about the analysis process can be found on the vote ratings page.
2013
Tsongas ranked 95th in the liberal rankings in 2013.[147]
2012
Tsongas ranked 78th in the liberal rankings in 2012.[148]
2011
Tsongas ranked 106th in the liberal rankings in 2011.[149]
Voting with party
The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.
2014
Tsongas voted with the Democratic Party 94.7 percent of the time, which ranked 46th among the 204 House Democratic members as of August 2014.[150]
2013
Tsongas voted with the Democratic Party 95.6 percent of the time, which ranked 15th among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.[151]
2016 Democratic National Convention
Personal
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Tsongas was married to Paul Tsongas, who died in 1997. She has three daughters.
See also
- United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts, 2014
- United States congressional delegations from Massachusetts
- Massachusetts' 3rd Congressional District
- Massachusetts' 3rd Congressional District elections, 2014
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Campaign website, "Meet Niki," accessed September 23, 2013
- ↑ Boston Herald, "Buzz builds over potential candidates to fill Niki Tsongas' seat," August 9, 2017
- ↑ Washington Post, "Who Runs Gov," accessed December 1, 2011
- ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "TSONGAS, Nicola S. (Niki), (1946 - )," accessed February 10, 2015
- ↑ U.S. House Clerk, "Official Alphabetical List of the House of Representatives of the United States One Hundred Fifteenth Congress," accessed February 2, 2017
- ↑ U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk, "Committee Information," accessed February 18, 2015
- ↑ CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress," accessed March 3, 2013
- ↑ U.S. House of Representatives, "Committee assignments," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑ House Armed Services Committee, "Members" accessed 2012
- ↑ Natural Resources Committee, "Members," accessed 2012
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 434," accessed December 13, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 284," June 21, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 282," June 21, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 434," accessed March 12, 2019
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 549," October 3, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 344," June 29, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 342," June 29, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 256," May 4, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 405," September 26, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 399," September 13, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 313," June 28, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 257," June 8, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 216," May 22, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 127," March 22, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 69," February 9, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 60," February 6, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 44," January 22, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 33," January 18, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 708," December 21, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 692," December 19, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 670," December 7, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 637," November 16, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 589," October 26, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 557," October 5, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 528," September 14, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 480," September 8, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 441," September 6, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 299," June 8, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 249," May 3, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 230," May 24, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 49," January 30, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 631," November 14, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 435," July 27, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 413," July 25, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 437," July 28, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 407," July 24, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 378," July 14, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 136," March 8, 2017
- ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 113th Congress," accessed April 29, 2015
- ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 114th Congress," accessed January 5, 2017
- ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress," April 13, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 361," June 12, 2015
- ↑ Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 362," June 12, 2015
- ↑ Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 374," June 18, 2015
- ↑ Politico, "Trade turnaround: House backs new power for Obama," June 18, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 388," June 24, 2015
- ↑ The Hill, "Obama signs trade bills," June 29, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 239," accessed May 27, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R. 1735," accessed May 27, 2015
- ↑ The Hill, "Redone defense policy bill sails through House," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S. 1356," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 618," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1356)," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.Con.Res.11," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 183," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ The Hill, "Republicans pass a budget, flexing power of majority," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 579," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1314)," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1191 - Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015," accessed May 16, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 226," accessed May 16, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 3461," accessed September 11, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 493," accessed September 11, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 3460," accessed September 10, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 494," accessed September 11, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H Res 411," accessed September 10, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 492," accessed September 10, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 597," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 576," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2048," accessed May 26, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 224," accessed May 26, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 36 - the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act," accessed May 16, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "HR 36," accessed May 16, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1731," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 173," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 170," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 4038 - the American SAFE Act of 2015," accessed November 20, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 643," accessed November 20, 2015
- ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 112th Congress," accessed September 5, 2013
- ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 113th Congress," accessed March 4, 2014
- ↑ 94.0 94.1 94.2 Project Vote Smart, "Representative Niki Tsongas' Voting Records on National Security," accessed September 23, 2013
- ↑ Clerk of U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote 31: H.R. 2642," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑ Politico, "House clears Farm Bill," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑ 97.0 97.1 New York Times, "Senate passes long-stalled Farm Bill, with clear winners and losers," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑ 98.0 98.1 CNN.com, "House passes compromise $1.1 trillion budget for 2014," accessed January 20, 2014
- ↑ 99.0 99.1 99.2 U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote 21," accessed January 20, 2014
- ↑ Roll Call, "Omnibus Sails Through the Senate," January 16, 2014
- ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
- ↑ Buzzfeed, "Government Shutdown: How We Got Here," accessed October 1, 2013
- ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
- ↑ The Washington Post, "Reid, McConnell propose bipartisan Senate bill to end shutdown, extend borrowing," accessed October 16, 2013
- ↑ U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 550," accessed October 31, 2013
- ↑ Washington Post, "Which lawmakers will refuse their pay during the shutdown?" accessed October 2, 2013
- ↑ Vote Smart, "Tsongas on Farm Bill 2013," accessed September 23, 2013
- ↑ New York Times, "House Republicans Push Through Farm Bill, Without Food Stamps," accessed September 17, 2013
- ↑ http://votesmart.org/candidate/89417/niki-tsongas?categoryId=38&type=V,S,R,F,P#.UkCTeIakrMk Project Vote Smart, "Representative Niki Tsongas' Voting Records on Issue: Health and Healthcare," accessed September 23, 2013]
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Tsongas on abortion," accessed September 23, 2013
- ↑ U.S. House Clerk, "Roll Call 681," accessed October 3, 2008
- ↑ Gallup, "Among Recent Bills, Financial Reform a Lone Plus for Congress," accessed September 13, 2010
- ↑ US House Clerk, "Roll Call 690," accessed December 10, 2008
- ↑ Gallup, "Among Recent Bills, Financial Reform a Lone Plus for Congress," accessed September 13, 2010
- ↑ US House Clerk, "Roll Call 46," accessed January 28, 2009
- ↑ Rasmussen, "38% Say Stimulus Plan Helped Economy, 36% Say It Hurt," accessed August 24, 2010
- ↑ US House Clerk, "Roll Call 314," accessed June 9, 2009
- ↑ Rasmussen, "54% Oppose “Cash for Clunkers” Plan To Spur Purchase of Greener Cars," accessed June 23, 2009
- ↑ U.S. House Clerk, "Roll Call Vote on Cap and Trade Bill," accessed 2009
- ↑ Rasmussen, "42% Say Climate Change Bill Will Hurt The Economy," accessed June 30, 2009
- ↑ US House Clerk, "Roll Call 165," accessed March 21, 2010
- ↑ Rasmussen, "61% Favor Repeal of Healthcare Law," accessed September 20, 2010
- ↑ U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff," accessed January 4, 2013
- ↑ WBUR, "Top Mass. Delegates Throw Support Behind Hillary Clinton," November 15, 2015
- ↑ 125.0 125.1 Congresswoman Barbara Lee, "Rep. Barbara Lee and 53 other Democrats sign letter to Obama urging debate on Syria," accessed September 3, 2019
- ↑ 126.0 126.1 Washington Post, "More than 50 House Democrats also want Syria strike resolution," accessed September 2, 2013
- ↑ Vote Smart, "Letter to Ranking Member Collin Peterson, House Committee on Agriculture - Reject Rep. King's Provision on Farm Bill," accessed September 23, 2013
- ↑ Time.com, "King Farm Bill Amendment Angers Animal Advocates," accessed September 18, 2013
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of State, "DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR NOMINATION," accessed June 15, 2016
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of State, "REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES FOR NOMINATION," accessed June 15, 2016
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- ↑ Eagle Tribune, "Ex-Gov. Cellucci to chair Golnik 3rd District race," accessed January 22, 2012
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ Boston.com
- ↑ 136.0 136.1 Niki Tsongas for Congress, "Issues," accessed August 11, 2012
- ↑ OpenSecrets, "Tsongas (D-MA), 2012," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth from either 2004 (if the member entered office in 2004 or earlier) or the member's first year in office (as noted in the chart below).
- ↑ This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
- ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
- ↑ This figure was calculated using median asset data from the Census Bureau. Please see the Congressional Net Worth data for Ballotpedia spreadsheet for more information on this calculation.
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Rep. Niki Tsongas," accessed September 24, 2014
- ↑ GovTrack, "Tsongas," accessed August 4, 2014
- ↑ OpenCongress, "Niki Tsongas," archived February 25, 2016
- ↑ GovTrack, "Niki Tsongas," accessed October 19, 2015
- ↑ LegiStorm, "Nikki Tsongas," accessed 2012
- ↑ National Journal, "2013 Congressional Vote Ratings," accessed August 4, 2014
- ↑ National Journal, "TABLE: House Liberal Scores by Issue Area," accessed February 26, 2013
- ↑ National Journal, "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," accessed February 23, 2012
- ↑ OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
- ↑ OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
- ↑ Ballotpedia's list of superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention is based on our own research and lists provided by the Democratic National Committee to Vox.com in February 2016 and May 2016. If you think we made an error in identifying superdelegates, please send an email to [email protected].
- ↑ Five Thirty Eight, “The Endorsement Primary,” June 7, 2016
- ↑ To find out which candidate a superdelegate supported, Ballotpedia sought out public statements from the superdelegate in other media outlets and on social media. If we were unable to find a public statement that clearly articulated which candidate the superdelegate supported at the national convention, we listed that superdelegate as "unknown." If you believe we made an error in identifying which candidate a superdelegate supported, please email us at [email protected].
- ↑ Congressional Research Service, "The Presidential Nominating Process and the National Party Conventions, 2016: Frequently Asked Questions," December 30, 2015
- ↑ CNN, "Super Tuesday: Live updates," March 1, 2016
- ↑ The New York Times, "Massachusetts Primary Results," accessed March 2, 2016
- ↑ Politico, "Where the candidates are betting big on Super Tuesday," February 26, 2016
- ↑ CNN, "Massachusetts Exit Polls," accessed March 2, 2016
- ↑ 160.0 160.1 Democratic National Committee, "2016 Democratic National Convention Delegate/Alternate Allocation," updated February 19, 2016
- ↑ The Green Papers, "2016 Democratic Convention," accessed May 7, 2021
- ↑ Democratic National Committee's Office of Party Affairs and Delegate Selection, "Unpledged Delegates -- By State," May 27, 2016
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