Steve Scalise

Overview

Representative Steve Scalise has served Louisiana in the U.S. House of Representatives with a voting record that emphasizes conservative principles. His legislative activity shows strong support for defense-related measures, with 100% approval on defense votes, and significant engagement on healthcare policy, where he has cast 96 votes with a 60% approval rate. Scalise's voting patterns during the sample period (2008-2009) show frequent opposition to Democratic-led procedural motions and resolutions, which is consistent with his role as a minority party member during that time. He has demonstrated particular interest in healthcare and agricultural policy based on his voting volume in these areas. His banking and finance votes show an 83% approval rate, suggesting support for financial sector legislation that came before the House. On budget matters, his 38% approval rate indicates selective support, likely reflecting opposition to spending measures he viewed as inconsistent with fiscal conservative principles.

Key Positions

• •Strong supporter of defense and national security measures
• •Active engagement on healthcare policy reform
• •Fiscally conservative approach to budget legislation
• •Supportive of banking and financial services legislation
• •Consistent opposition to Democratic procedural motions during minority status