Mark Dayton

A border fence would help prevent illegal immigration and further protect our borders.

Under this bill, a defendant's rights would be curtailed: he would be denied the right of habeas corpus; he could be detained indefinitely; and evidence obtained through coercion could be used against him--so long as the coercion falls outside the administration's definition of torture.

So-called free trade agreements damage the U.S. economy and threaten U.S. sovereignty by imposing international regulations.

The United States should reduce its dependency on foreign oil and utilize it own energy resources.

Congress can and should use its power to regulate interstate commerce to restrict abortion.

Research on embryonic stem cell lines derived from surplus embryos at in vitro fertilization clinics would violate the right to life for millions of unborn children.

Federal funding of local law enforcement will lead to more federal control of law enforcement.

Sen. David Vitter's (R-LA.) amendment to HR 5441 Firearm Seizure (Passed 84 to 16 on 7/13/2006, Roll Call 202). Would prohibit any Homeland Security funds from being used to seize lawfully owned firearms during a state of emergency.

Sen. John Kerry's (D-MA.) amendment to S 2766 Iraq Troop Withdrawal (Rejected 13 to 86 on 6/22/2006, Roll Call 181). Would require a complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq by July 2007.

It is unconstitutional for the government to prohibit citizens from working for less than a government-set price.

Gen. Michael V. Hayden has been in the forefront of governmental programs threatening the privacy of American citizens and should not be trusted to lead an organization such as the CIA.

S 2611 Guest-Workers/Amnesty (Passed 62 to 36 on 5/25/2006, Roll Call 157). Would effectively grant amnesty to the 12 million illegal immigrants who already reside in the United States and create a guest-worker program for up to 200,000 immigrants a year.

This amendment would make border security a higher priority than amnesty, but would make it more difficult for the administration to implement amnesty.

Even if the spending were constitutional, this funding should be attached to the regular appropriations process and not introduced after the fact as "emergency" spending, ignoring fiscal responsibility.

HJR 47 National Debt Limit (Adopted 52 to 48 on 3/16/2006, Roll Call 54). Would increase the national debt limit to $8.97 trillion. See U.S. Const., Art. 1, Sec. 8.

Federal social-welfare programs are unconstitutional.

HR 3199 Patriot Act Reauthorization (Adopted 89 to 10 on 3/2/2006, Roll Call 29). Would reauthorize the unconstitutional and so-called Patriot Act. See U.S. Const., amend. 4.

Our troops should be sent to war only when necessary to defend the United States and her citizens, and when Congress declares war.

Foreign aid programs are not authorized by the Constitution.

Federal aid to farmers and federal food aid to individuals are not authorized by the Constitution.

Sen. Barbara Boxer's (D-CA) amendment to S 600 Abortion (Adopted 52 to 46 on 4/5/2005, Roll Call 83). To repeal the rule prohibiting U.S. foreign aid from going to organizations that provide or promote abortions.

SCR 95 Fiscal 2005 Budget Resolution (Passed 51 to 45 on 3/12/2004, Roll Call 58). Would establish broad spending and revenue targets over the next five years, for a total budget of $2.4 trillion. See U.S. Const., Art. 1, Sec. 8.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein's (D-CA) amendment to S 1805 Assault Weapons Ban (Adopted 52 to 47 on 3/2/2004, Roll Call 24). Would provide for a 10-year reauthorization of the so-called assault weapons ban. See U.S. Const., amend. 2.

HR 1 Prescription Drug Benefit (Passed 54 to 44 on 11/25/2003, Roll Call 459). Would create a prescription drug benefit for Medicare recipients. See U.S. Const., Art. 1, Sec. 8.

Sen. Russ Feingold's (D-WI) amendment to S 1753 Data Mining (Tabled 61 to 32 on 11/4/2003, Roll Call 435). Would require each federal agency or department engaged in data mining to submit a public report to Congress. See U.S. Const., amend. 4.

Sen. Tom Harkin's (D-IA) amendment to S 3 Roe v. Wade Support (Adopted 52 to 46 on 3/12/2003, Roll Call 48). Declares that the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade secures an "important constitutional right" and "should not be overturned."

Moscow Treaty (Ratified 95 to 0 on 3/6/2003, Roll Call 43). Would require both the United States and Russia to reduce their respective nuclear stockpiles to between 1,700 and 2,200 warheads by 2012.

HJR 114 War Authorization Against Iraq (Passed 77 to 23 on 10/11/2002, Roll Call 237). Authorizes the use of U.S. military force against Iraq, including to enforce any related UN Security Council resolutions.

S 2578 Debt Limit (Passed 68 to 29 on 6/11/2002, Roll Call 148). Would increase the public debt limit by $450 billion for a new ceiling of $6.4 trillion. See U.S. Const., Art. 1, Sec. 8.

HR 1 Education (Passed 87 to 10 on 12/18/2001, Roll Call 371). Would, as the "No Child Left Behind Act," overhaul education proposals to increase school accountability and reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) for six years. See U.S. Const., amend. 10.

HR 3162 Anti-Terrorism Authority (Passed 98 to 1 on 10/25/2001, Roll Call 313). Would create the "USA Patriot Act," giving law enforcement and intelligence agencies vast new powers to combat terrorism. See U.S. Const., amend. 4.

Sen. Chuck Schumer's (D-NY) amendment to HR 2620 Gun Buyback Programs (Tabled 65 to 33 on 8/2/2001, Roll Call 267). To make available $15 million for "gun buyback initiatives." See U.S. Const., amend. 2.

SJR 4 Constitutional Amendment: Political Speech (Rejected 40 to 56 on 3/26/2001, Roll Call 47). Would adopt a constitutional amendment to give Congress "power to set reasonable limits" on federal campaign contributions and expenditures. See U.S. Const., amend. 1.