HR1424 Bailout Bill (Passed 263 to 171 on 10/03/2008, Roll Call 681). Authorizes the Treasury Department to use $700 billion of taxpayer money to purchase troubled mortgage-related securities from banks and other financial-related institutions.

The Constitution does not authorize the federal government to assume regulation, much less micromanagement, of the energy industry.

Social Security numbers were not intended to be used and should not be used as the basis for a national ID database. An alternative measure (H.R. 5515) would have the screening for employment eligibility verification provided by state-administered private companies that already track employee verification for child-support enforcement.

Foreign aid is unconstitutional.

The federal government acting as an insurer, a micromanager of markets, and a wealth redistributor is unconstitutional and will undoubtedly affect market behavior, leading to more and worse market strife.

No federal or state government investigation (and there have been many over the years) has ever found broad market manipulation in the oil industry. Furthermore, there is no clear definition of "price gouging." Hence, this bill would likely have been counterproductive, as it would have created an incentive for retailers to close, rather than risk penalties for simply following the economic laws of supply and demand. Besides, the federal government has no business trying to dictate prices in the private sector, under any circumstances.

Warrantless searches are a violation of the Fourth Amendment, which protects Americans against unreasonable searches and seizures, and requires that any searches be conducted only upon issuance of a warrant under conditions of probable cause. Moreover, Article I, Section 9 of the Constitution forbids "ex post facto laws" -- laws having a retroactive effect.

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

Foreign aid is not authorized by the Constitution.

S Con Res 70 Budget Resolution (Passed 214 to 210 on 6/5/2008, Roll Call 382). Drafted by the Democrats, this $3.03 trillion budget sets nonbinding limits for the 12 annual appropriations bills. 

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

The federal government acting as an insurer, micro-manager of markets, and wealth redistributor is unconstitutional. Also, the morphing of H.R. 3221 from an energy bill into a foreclosure prevention bill was a procedural travesty.

The act would expand an unconstitutional federal power grab to control elections that was initiated through the disastrous Help America Vote Act of 2002 with its establishing of the EAC. That act fostered and financed a huge increase in the use of electronic voting equipment which can be hacked, lacks credible auditing, and vastly increases the potential for wholesale voter fraud. Politicians who caused that problem now seek its remedy through even more federal control and tax dollars. It is better (and constitutional!) for each state to manage and pay for its own elections.

Foreign Aid is unconstitutional.

The American welfare state this budget expands is unconstitutional. It should initially be frozen at least and then reduced.

Increasing taxes for the largest U.S. oil producers would drive gasoline prices higher and because Congress should not be subsidizing energy development, including renewable energy. The increased tax expense to corporations would simply be passed on to consumers. Targeting the top U.S. oil companies for making record profits is a disincentive to increasing exploration and production; undermines the exceedingly large capital base required to rebuild when Katrina-type hurricanes devastate the oil patch; and is unfair. Other companies and sectors with record profits would be untouched, not to mention foreign oil producers larger than Exxon.

HR5140 Economic Stimulus (Passed 385 to 35 on 1/29/2008, Roll Call 25).  Would provide about $150 billion in economic stimulus, including $101.1 billion in direct payments of rebate checks (typically $600) to most taxpayers in 2008

Federal healthcare programs are unconstitutional.

Social-welfare programs are unconstitutional.

The bill advances the federalizing of the educational system, and federal involvement in education is unconstitutional.

HR3688 Peru Free Trade Agreement (Passed 285 to 132 on 11/8/2007, Roll Call 1060). Transfers the power to regulate trade (and other powers as well) to regional arrangements.

This bill threatens legitimate dissent.

Warrantless surveillance of American citizens is a violation of the Fourth Amendment provision against "unreasonable searches and seizures." Although the bill includes a sunset provision causing it to expire after six months, President Bush has already called for making the bill permanent.

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

Federal healthcare funding is unconstitutional.

The NAFTA Superhighway threatens our national security and economy.

The federal government should not subsidize the housing of illegal aliens. (Of course, it should end housing subsidies to American citizens as well since such aid is unconstitutional.)

Amendment to HR2643 Global Climate Change (Rejected 153 to 274 on 6/26/2007, Roll Call 555).  Strikes from the bill nonbinding language calling for a mandatory program to combat global warming.

Foreign aid is unconstitutional.

This act would effectively create an unconstitutional national ID card.

The power to declare war belongs solely to Congress, not the president. Under Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, Congress alone has the power to declare war.

Providing federal aid to local law enforcement programs is not only unconstitutional, but it also further federalizes the police system.

Allowing Mexican truckers to travel freely on U.S. roads would not only threaten U.S. security, but would also displace numerous American truckers who would lose their jobs to Mexican drivers who are willing to work for a much lower wage.

HR2237 Iraq Troop Withdrawal (Rejected 171 to 255 on 5/10/2007, Roll Call 330). The bill would require the withdrawal of troops and contractors to begin within 90 days of the bill's enactment, and to be completed within 180 days from the beginning date of the withdrawal.

This legislation would further federalize the criminal code as well as punish not only the criminal and his actions, but the presumed thoughts behind them.

This bill perpetuates a federal funded education program, and federal aid to education is unconstitutional.

This contains an enormous amount of unconstitutional spending, raised the federal minimum wage, and authorized money for the Iraq War, which itself was never authorized by Congress under Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution.

Congress must not continue to support massive amounts of irresponsible and unconstitutional spending.

This violates the right to life for millions of unborn babies and unconstitutionally mandates federal funds for scientific research.

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

HR 5825 Electronic Surveillance (Passed 232 to 191 on 9/28/2006, Roll Call 502). Would allow electronic surveillance of communications with suspected terrorists without first obtaining approval from the secret FISA Court. See U.S. Const., amend. 4.

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.

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

HR 5013 Gun Seizure (Passed 322 to 99 on 7/25/2006, Roll Call 401). Would prohibit the confiscation of firearms in the wake of a natural disaster. See U.S. Const., amend. 2.

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

The Pledge of Allegiance should be protected from federal court activism.

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

This rescission bill, though not a full-fledged line-item veto, would still shift some legislative power from Congress to the president, disrupting the U.S. system of checks and balances.

The power to declare war belongs to Congress, not to the president, and such power should not be in the hands of one man.

Foreign aid is unconstitutional and unworkable. Though foreign aid is supposed to help the poor and suffering in other countries, it instead has served to prop up economically deficient socialist regimes and to transfer wealth from American taxpayers to third-world elites.

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

The NAIS would unconstitutionally allocate federal spending, place useless regulations on farmers, and threaten the privacy rights of American citizens.

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

This amendment would have significantly cut unconstitutional federally funded disaster relief.

Even if the spending were constitutional, the funding should be voted on as part of the regular appropriations process and not introduced after the fact as "emergency" spending, ignoring fiscal responsibility.

As a matter of national sovereignty, American personnel must manage, maintain, and monitor our own sea ports.

HR 4437 Border Security (Passed 239 to 182 on 12/16/2005, Roll Call 661). Would authorize 700 miles of security fence to be built on the U.S.-Mexican border and make unlawful entry into the United States a criminal offense.

The Patriot Act tramples on the constitutionally protected rights of U.S. citizens.

This bill would provide an increase in spending, and social-welfare programs are unconstitutional.

Foreign aid is unconstitutional.

This bill would protect free speech.

Rep. Ron Paul's (R-TX) amendment to HR 1461 U.S. Treasury Borrowing (Rejected 47 to 371 on 10/26/2005, Roll Call 544). To "eliminate the ability of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Bank Board to borrow from the Treasury." See U.S. Const., Art. 1, Sec. 8.

This bill would further federalize the educational system, and federal aid to education is unconstitutional.

This legislation would further federalize the criminal code as well as punish not only criminal acts but the thoughts behind them.

Federally financing disaster relief is unconstitutional.

This bill increases transportation spending and is fiscally irresponsible.

CAFTA would further damage the U.S. economy and threaten U.S. sovereignty.

The Patriot Act tramples on the constitutionally protected rights of U.S. citizens.

Foreign aid is unconstitutional.

This bill represents a significant increase in spending, and social-welfare programs are unconstitutional.

HJR 27 WTO Withdrawal (Rejected 86 to 338 on 6/9/2005, Roll Call 239). To withdraw the U.S. from the World Trade Organization (WTO).

HR 810 Embryonic Stem-Cell Research (Passed 238 to 194 on 5/24/2005, Roll Call 204). Would allow federal funds to be used for research on embryonic stem-cell lines, which can be created only by destroying human embryos (i.e., innocent human life).

HR 3313 Marriage Protection Act (Passed 233 to 194 on 7/22/2004, Roll Call 410). Would protect marriage from judicial activism by restricting the federal courts as opposed to amending the Constitution.

HR 2844 Continuity of Congress (Passed 306 to 97 on 4/22/2004, Roll Call 130). Would require special elections to be held within 45 days to fill vacant House seats in the extraordinary circumstance of more than 100 vacancies. See U.S. Const., Art. 1, Sec. 4.

HCR 393 Fiscal 2005 Budget Resolution (Passed 215 to 212 on 3/25/2004, Roll Call 92). 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.

HR 1 Prescription Drug Benefit (Passed 220 to 215 on 11/22/2003, Roll Call 669). Would create a prescription drug benefit for Medicare recipients. See U.S. Const., Art. 1, Sec. 8.

S 3 Partial-Birth Abortion Ban (Passed 281 to 142 on 10/2/2003, Roll Call 530). Would ban partial-birth abortions.

Rep. Ron Paul's (R-TX) amendment to HR 1950 Ban on UN Contributions (Rejected 74 to 350 on 7/15/2003, Roll Call 364). Would prohibit funding for any U.S. contribution to the United Nations or any UN-affiliated agency.

HJR 114 War Authorization Against Iraq (Passed 296 to 133 on 10/10/2002, Roll Call 455). Authorizes the use of U.S. military force against Iraq, including to enforce any related UN Security Council resolutions.

HR 4965 Partial-Birth Abortion Ban (Passed 274 to 151 on 7/24/2002, Roll Call 343). Would ban one type of abortion, known as partial-birth abortion.

S 2578 Debt Limit (Passed 215 to 214 on 6/27/2002, Roll Call 279). 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 1885 Illegal Aliens (Passed 275 to 137 on 3/12/2002, Roll Call 53). Would allow certain illegal immigrants to remain in this country while applying for legal residency.

HR 1 Education (Passed 381 to 41 on 12/13/2001, Roll Call 497). 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 357 to 66 on 10/24/2001, Roll Call 398). Would create the "USA Patriot Act," giving law enforcement and intelligence agencies vast new powers to combat terrorism. See U.S. Const., amend. 4.