Al Green

Overview

Al Green has served in the U.S. House representing Texas, establishing a voting record that reflects progressive Democratic priorities. His legislative activity spans multiple policy areas, with particularly high engagement on healthcare issues, where he has cast 110 recorded votes. His voting patterns show strong support for defense-related measures (83% yea) and agricultural legislation (62% yea), while demonstrating more selective support in healthcare (47% yea) and banking/finance (50% yea). This suggests he takes nuanced positions within his progressive framework, particularly on complex policy matters. The sample votes from 2005 show Green frequently opposing procedural motions (voting NAY on 'Ordering the Previous Question' and certain resolutions) while supporting motions to recommit, which often represent minority party efforts to amend or influence legislation. This pattern is consistent with a member operating from the minority perspective during that congressional session.

Key Positions

• •Strong supporter of defense legislation based on voting record
• •Active engagement on healthcare policy with selective voting approach
• •Support for agricultural measures affecting rural and farming communities
• •Consistent use of procedural votes to advocate for policy alternatives
• •Progressive positioning within the Democratic caucus