Tom Emmer Republican Party Candidate, U.S. House Minnesota District 6 U.S. House Minnesota District 6 Tenure 2015 - Present Term ends 2023 Years in position Prior offices Minnesota House of Representatives District 19B * * * Compensation Base salary $174,000 Elections and appointments Last elected November 3, 2020 Next election November 8, 2022 Education Bachelor's University of Alaska Law William Mitchell College of Law Personal Profession Attorney Contact Official website Official Facebook Official Twitter Official Instagram Official YouTube Campaign website Campaign Facebook Campaign Twitter Campaign YouTube Personal Facebook Personal LinkedIn Tom Emmer (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Minnesota's 6th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2015. His current term ends on January 3, 2023. Emmer (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Minnesota's 6th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 8, 2022. The Republican primary for this office on August 9, 2022, was canceled. In 2018, Emmer was elected as chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee.[1] Prior to his election to the U.S. House, Emmer served in the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 19B from 2005 to 2011. He served as deputy minority leader. ## Contents * 1 Biography * 2 Career * 3 Committee assignments * 3.1 U.S. House * 3.1.1 2017-2018 * 3.1.2 2015-2016 * 3.2 Minnesota House * 4 Key votes * 4.1 Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021 * 4.2 Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress * 4.3 Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2020 * 4.4 Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018 * 4.5 114th Congress * 4.5.1 Economic and fiscal * 4.5.1.1 Trade Act of 2015 * 4.5.1.2 Defense spending authorization * 4.5.1.3 2016 Budget proposal * 4.5.1.4 2015 budget * 4.5.2 Foreign Affairs * 4.5.2.1 Iran nuclear deal * 4.5.2.2 Export-Import Bank * 4.5.3 Domestic * 4.5.3.1 USA FREEDOM Act of 2015 * 4.5.3.2 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act * 4.5.3.3 Cyber security * 4.5.4 Immigration * 4.6 Minimum wage and tips * 5 Elections * 5.1 2022 * 5.2 2020 * 5.3 2018 * 5.4 2016 * 5.5 2014 * 5.5.1 Endorsements * 5.6 2010 * 5.7 2008 * 6 Campaign themes * 6.1 2022 * 6.2 2020 * 6.3 2016 * 6.4 2014 * 7 Campaign donors * 7.1 Comprehensive donor history * 7.2 2016 * 7.2.1 Cost per vote * 7.3 2014 * 7.3.1 Cost per vote * 7.4 2008 * 8 Analysis * 8.1 Lifetime voting record * 9 See also * 10 External links * 11 Footnotes ## Biography[edit] Email editor@ballotpedia.org to notify us of updates to this biography. Emmer earned a Juris Doctorate in 1988 and spent several years practicing as a trial attorney before founding his own law firm. He served on the Delano City Council from 2003 to 2004 and the Independence City Council from 1995 to 2002. Emmer is a member of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota State Bar Association, North Dakota State Bar Association and Wisconsin State Bar Association.[2] He has been married to Jacqueline Emmer since 1986; they have seven children. ## Career[edit] Below is an abbreviated outline of Emmer's academic, professional, and political career:[3] * 2015-Present: U.S. Representative from Minnesota's 6th Congressional District * 2007-2008: Deputy Minority Leader, Minnesota House of Representatives * 2004-2010: Minnesota House of Representatives * 2003-2004: Member of the Delano City Council, Minnesota * 1995-2002: Member of the Independence City Council, Minnesota * 1988: Graduated from William Mitchell College of Law with a J.D. * 1984: Graduated from University of Alaska at Fairbanks with a B.A. ## Committee assignments[edit] ### U.S. House[edit] #### 2021-2022 Emmer was assigned to the following committees:[Source] * Committee on Financial Services * Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship and Capital Markets * Subcommittee on National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy #### 2019-2020 Emmer was assigned to the following committees:[Source] * Committee on Financial Services #### 2017-2018[edit] At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Emmer was assigned to the following committees:[4] * Committee on Financial Services #### 2015-2016[edit] Emmer served on the following committees:[5] * Financial Services Committee * Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit * Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade ### Minnesota House[edit] Prior to leaving the state house, he served on the following committees: * State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections (Lead GOP) * Finance * Healthcare and Human Services Finance Division * Healthcare and Human Services Policy and Oversight * Licensing Division ## Key votes[edit] See also: Key votes Ballotpedia monitors legislation that receives a vote and highlights the ones that we consider to be key to understanding where elected officials stand on the issues. To read more about how we identify key votes, click here. ### Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021[edit] The 117th United States Congress began on January 3, 2021, at which point Democrats held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-213) and the U.S. Senate had a 50-50 makeup. Democrats assumed control of the Senate on January 20, 2021, when President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D), who acts as a tie-breaking vote in the chamber, assumed office. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia. Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021 Vote | Bill and description | Status Nay | | American Rescue Plan Act of 2021| | | The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 11, 2021, to provide economic relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key features of the bill included funding for a national vaccination program and response, funding to safely reopen schools, distribution of $1,400 per person in relief payments, and extended unemployment benefits. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.[6] Click here to read more. Passed (220-210) Nay | | For the People Act of 2021| | | The For the People Act of 2021 (H.R. 1) was a federal election law and government ethics bill approved by the House of Representatives. The Congressional Research Service said the bill would "expand voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration) and voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting). It [would also limit] removing voters from voter rolls. ... Further, the bill [would address] campaign finance, including by expanding the prohibition on campaign spending by foreign nationals, requiring additional disclosure of campaign-related fundraising and spending, requiring additional disclaimers regarding certain political advertising, and establishing an alternative campaign funding system for certain federal offices." The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.[7] Click here to read more. Passed (220-210) Yea | | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022| | | The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (S. 1605) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 27, 2021, authorizing Department of Defense acitivities and programs for fiscal year 2022. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.[8] Passed (363-70) Nay | | American Dream and Promise Act of 2021| | | The American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 (H.R. 6) was an immigration bill approved by the House of Representatives that proposed a path to permanent residence status for unauthorized immigrants eligible for Temporary Protected Status or Deferred Enforced Departure, among other immigration-related proposals. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.[9] Passed (228-197) Nay | | Equality Act| | | The Equality Act (H.R. 5) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that proposed prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system, among other related proposals. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.[10] Passed (224-206) Nay | | Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act| | | The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) was a federal infrastructure bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on November 15, 2021. Among other provisions, the bill provided funding for new infrastructure projects and reauthorizations, Amtrak maintenance and development, bridge repair, replacement, and rehabilitation, clean drinking water, high-speed internet, and clean energy transmission and power infrastructure upgrades. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.[11] Click here to read more. Passed (228-206) Yea | | SAFE Banking Act of 2021| | | The SAFE Banking Act of 2021 (H.R. 1996) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives that proposed prohibiting federal regulators from penalizing banks for providing services to legitimate cannabis-related businesses and defining proceeds from such transactions as not being proceeds from unlawful activity, among other related proposals. Since the House moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill in an expedited process, it required a two-thirds majority vote in the House.[12] Passed (321-101) Nay | | Build Back Better Act| | | The Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives that proposed a budget framework for spending in areas such as climate change and renewable energy, childcare and universal pre-K, healthcare and Medicare hearing expansion, public housing and affordability issues, and home care. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.[13] Click here to read more. Passed (220-213) Nay | | Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021| | | The Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (H.R. 3755) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives. The bill proposed prohibiting governmental restrictions on the provision of and access to abortion services and prohibiting governments from issuing some other abortion-related restrictions. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.[14] Passed (218-211) Yea | | COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act| | | The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act (S. 937) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on May 20, 2021, that included provisions to designate an officer or employee of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to facilitate expedited review of hate crimes, required the DOJ to issue guidance to law enforcement agencies aimed to establish online hate crime reporting processes and to raise awareness about hate crimes during the COVID-19 pandemic, and established state grants to create hate crime reporting hotlines, among other related provisions. Since the House moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill in an expedited process, it required a two-thirds majority vote in the House.[15] Passed (364-62) Nay | | Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.| | | This was a resolution before the 117th Congress setting forth an article of impeachment saying that Donald Trump (R) incited an insurrection against the government of the United States on January 6, 2021. The House of Representatives approved the article of impeachment, and the Senate adjudged that Trump was not guilty of the charges. The article of impeachment required a simple majority vote in the House.[16] Click here to read more. Passed (232-197) Nay | | A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031.| | | This concurrent resolution (S.Con.Res. 14) was a budget resolution passed by the 117th Congress outlining the fiscal year 2022 federal government budget, setting forth budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023-2031, and providing reconciliation instructions for legislation that increased the deficit. It contained a proposed framework for the Build Back Better Act. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.[17] Click here to read more. Passed (220-212) ### Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress[edit] Key votes (click "show" to expand or "hide" to contract) ### Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2020[edit] ### Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018[edit] For detailed information about each vote, click here. * Votes on domestic policy (click to expand) Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Conference report) (HR 2) Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018 Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance through fiscal year 2023.[18] Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2 (second vote)) Bill Passed (213-211) on June 21, 2018 Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance. It also proposed modifying the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously known as the food stamp program.[19] Voted Yea on: Securing America’s Future Act of 2018 (HR 4760) Bill Failed (193-231) on June 21, 2018 Proposed funding a border wall, limiting legal immigration, a mandatory worker verification program, allowing DACA recipients to apply for legal status, and preventing separation of families at the border.[20] Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2) Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018 Reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies some Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs.[21] Voted Yea on: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (HR 36) Bill Passed (237-189) on October 3, 2017 Proposed amending the federal criminal code to make it a crime for any person to perform or attempt to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus was 20 weeks or more. The bill provided exceptions for an abortion: (1) that was necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy was the result of rape or incest.[22] Voted Yea on: Kate's Law (HR 3004) Bill Passed (257-167) on June 29, 2017 Proposed increasing criminal penalties for individuals in the country illegally who were convicted of certain crimes, deported, and then re-entered the U.S. illegally.[23] Voted Yea on: No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (HR 3003) Bill Passed (228-195) on June 29, 2017 Proposed withholding federal funds from states and localities that chose not to follow federal immigration laws.[24] Voted Yea on: American Health Care Act of 2017 (HR 1628) Bill passed (217-213) on May 4, 2017 Proposed modifying the budgetary and fiscal provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare.[25] * Votes on economic affairs and regulations (click to expand) Voted Nay on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 6157) Bill Passed (361-61) on September 26, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.[26] Voted Yea on: Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 5895) Bill Passed (377-20) on September 13, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs.[27] Voted Yea on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 6157) Bill Passed (359-49) on June 28, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.[28] Voted Yea on: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 5895) Bill Passed (235-179) on June 8, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs.[29] Voted Yea on: Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S 2155) Bill Passed (258-159) on May 22, 2018 Proposed exempting some banks from the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act[30] Voted Nay on: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1625) Bill Passed (256-167) on March 22, 2018 Proposed providing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.[31] Voted Nay on: The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892) Bill Passed (240-186) on February 9, 2018 Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018.[32] Voted Yea on: Further Extension Of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1892) Bill Passed (245-182) on February 6, 2018 Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018.[33] Voted Yea on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195) Bill Passed (266-150) on January 22, 2018 Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 8, 2018.[34] Voted Yea on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195) Bill Passed (230-197) on January 18, 2018 Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 16, 2018.[35] Voted Yea on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1370) Bill Passed (231-188) on December 21, 2017 Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through January 19, 2018.[36] Voted Yea on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1) Bill Passed (227-203) on December 19, 2017 Proposed providing for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.[37] Voted Yea on: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes (HJ Res 123) Bill Passed (235-193) on December 7, 2017 Proposed funding the government until December 22, 2017.[38] Voted Yea on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1) Bill Passed (227-205) on November 16, 2017 Proposed amending the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses.[39] Voted Yea on: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71) Bill Passed (216-212) on October 26, 2017 Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027. (This bill proposed adopting the Senate's budget resolution.)[40] Voted Yea on: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71) Bill Passed (219-206) on October 5, 2017 Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027.[41] Voted Yea on: Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3354) Bill Passed (211-198) on September 14, 2017 Proposed providing FY2018 appropriations for the federal government. It combined 12 appropriations bills.[42] Voted Nay on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (Included amendments to suspend the debt ceiling and fund the government) (HR 601) Bill Passed (316-90) on September 8, 2017 Proposed suspending the debt ceiling and funding the government until December 8, 2017, and providing funding for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma relief efforts.[43] Voted Yea on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 601) Bill Passed (419-3) on September 6, 2017 Proposed providing $7.85 billion for disaster relief requirements, including response and recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey.[44] Voted Yea on: Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (HR 10) Bill passed (233-186) on June 8, 2017 Proposed amending the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, among other acts.[45] Voted Nay on: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (HR 244) Bill passed (309-118) on May 3, 2017 Proposed a $1.2 trillion budget to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2017.[46] * Votes on foreign policy and national security issues (click to expand) Voted Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (HR 5515) Bill Passed (351-66) on May 24, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities[47] Voted Yea on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 695) Bill Passed (250-166) on January 30, 2018 Proposed providing appropriations for military functions administered by the Department of Defense and for other purposes, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018.[48] Voted Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018—Conference report (HR 2810) Bill Passed (356-70) on November 14, 2017 Proposed authorizing FY2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths.[49] Voted Yea on: Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3219) Bill Passed (235-192) on July 27, 2017 Proposed making appropriations for defense, military construction, Veterans Affairs, the Legislative Branch, energy and water development, and for other purposes for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2018.[50] Voted Yea on: Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (HR 3364) Bill Passed (419-3) on July 25, 2017 Proposed providing congressional review and measures to counter aggression by the governments of Iran, the Russian Federation, and North Korea, and for other purposes.[51] Voted Yea on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180, second vote) Bill Passed (380-35) on July 28, 2017 Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.[52] Voted Yea on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180) Bill Failed (241-163) on July 24, 2017 Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.[53] Voted Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 2810) Bill Passed (344-81) on July 14, 2017 Proposed authorizing fiscal year 2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It did not provide budget authority.[54] Voted Yea on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 1301) Bill passed (371-48) on March 8, 2017 The $577.9 billion fiscal year 2017 defense spending bill proposed $516.1 billion in base budget funding and $61.8 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism funding.[55] ### 114th Congress[edit] The 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.[56][57] For more information pertaining to Emmer's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[58] #### Economic and fiscal[edit] ##### Trade Act of 2015[edit] See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015 Trade adjustment assistance On June 12, 2015, the House rejected the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 126-302. Trade adjustment assistance (TAA) is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services. The measure was packaged with trade promotion authority (TPA), also known as fast-track authority. TPA is a legislative procedure that allows Congress to define "U.S. negotiating objectives and spells out a detailed oversight and consultation process for during trade negotiations. Under TPA, Congress retains the authority to review and decide whether any proposed U.S. trade agreement will be implemented," according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Emmer was one of 86 Republicans to vote in favor of TAA.[59][60] Trade promotion authority On June 12, 2015, the House passed the trade promotion authority (TPA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015 —by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives the president fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent to Congress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill including trade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Emmer was one of 191 Republicans to support the measure.[61][62] Trade promotion authority second vote After the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) and trade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass the House together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment to HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining their original positions on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Emmer was one of 190 Republicans to vote in favor of the amendment.[63][64] Trade adjustment assistance second vote The House passed HR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. The Senate packaged trade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along with trade promotion authority (TPA), which Congress passed as part of HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Emmer was one of 111 Republicans to vote in favor of HR 1295.[65][66] ##### Defense spending authorization[edit] On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Emmer voted with 227 other Republicans and 41 Democrats to approve the bill.[67] The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.[68] On November 5, 2015, the House passed S 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison.[69][70] Emmer voted with 234 other Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill.[71] On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.[72] ##### 2016 Budget proposal[edit] On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, voted against the resolution. Emmer voted with 225 other Republicans to approve the bill.[73][74][75] ##### 2015 budget[edit] On October 28, 2015, the House passed HR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.[76] Emmer voted with 166 Republicans against the bill.[77] It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015.[78] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015. #### Foreign Affairs[edit] ##### Iran nuclear deal[edit] See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015 On May 14, 2015, the House approved HR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Emmer voted with 222 other Republican representatives to approve the bill.[79][80] Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action On September 11, 2015, the House rejected HR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approving the nuclear agreement with Iran. Emmer voted with 243 Republicans and 25 Democrats against the bill.[81][82] Suspension of Iran sanctions relief On September 11, 2015, the House approved HR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." Emmer voted with 244 Republicans and two Democrats for the bill.[83][84] Presidential non-compliance of section 2 On September 10, 2015, the House passed H Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. House Republicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Emmer voted with 244 Republicans for the resolution.[85][86] ##### Export-Import Bank[edit] On October 27, 2015, the House passed HR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods.[87] Emmer voted with 116 Republicans and one Democrat against the bill.[88] #### Domestic[edit] ##### USA FREEDOM Act of 2015[edit] On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revised HR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Emmer voted with 46 Republicans and 41 Democrats against the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[89][90] ##### Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act[edit] On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Emmer voted with 237 Republicans in favor of the bill.[91][92] ##### Cyber security[edit] On April 23, 2015, the House passed HR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies.[93] Emmer voted with 219 Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill.[94] On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[95] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Emmer voted with 201 Republicans and 105 Democrats in favor of the bill.[96] #### Immigration[edit] On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[97] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Emmer voted with 241 Republicans and 47 Democrats in favor of the bill.[98] ### Minimum wage and tips[edit] Along with six other states, Minnesota requires employers to pay minimum wage to tipped employees, such as waiters. Emmer proposed a change to this law that would count tips toward the minimum wage requirement. However, Emmer received negative media attention when he allegedly stated, "With the tips that they get to take home, there are some people earning over $100,000 a year. More than the very people providing the jobs and investing not only their life savings but their families' future."[99] After the negative feedback, Emmer decided to meet with servers around the state to discuss the issue in more depth.[99] ## Elections[edit] ### 2022[edit] See also: Minnesota's 6th Congressional District election, 2022 General election ##### General election for U.S. House Minnesota District 6 Incumbent Tom Emmer and Jeanne Hendricks are running in the general election for U.S. House Minnesota District 6 on November 8, 2022. Candidate | | Tom Emmer (R) | Jeanne Hendricks (D) * * * Incumbents are bolded and underlined. | = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. Democratic primary election The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jeanne Hendricks advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 6. Republican primary election The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Tom Emmer advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 6. ### 2020[edit] See also: Minnesota's 6th Congressional District election, 2020 Minnesota's 6th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 11 Republican primary) Minnesota's 6th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 11 Democratic primary) General election ##### General election for U.S. House Minnesota District 6 Incumbent Tom Emmer defeated Tawnja Zahradka in the general election for U.S. House Minnesota District 6 on November 3, 2020. Candidate Votes | | | ✔ | | Tom Emmer (R) | 65.7 | 270,901 | Tawnja Zahradka (D) | 34.2 | 140,853 | | Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 553 * * * Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 412,307 | | = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. Democratic primary election ##### Democratic primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 6 Tawnja Zahradka advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 6 on August 11, 2020. Candidate Votes | | | ✔ | | Tawnja Zahradka | 100.0 | 29,445 * * * There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 29,445 | | = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. #### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates * Ian Todd (D) * Nikolay Nikolayevich Bey (D) * Aaron Aanerud (D) Republican primary election ##### Republican primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 6 Incumbent Tom Emmer defeated Patrick Munro in the Republican primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 6 on August 11, 2020. Candidate Votes | | | ✔ | | Tom Emmer | 87.2 | 30,654 | Patrick Munro | 12.8 | 4,518 * * * Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 35,172 | | = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. ### 2018[edit] See also: Minnesota's 6th Congressional District election, 2018 General election ##### General election for U.S. House Minnesota District 6 Incumbent Tom Emmer defeated Ian Todd in the general election for U.S. House Minnesota District 6 on November 6, 2018. Candidate Votes | | | ✔ | | Tom Emmer (R) | 61.1 | 192,931 | Ian Todd (D) | 38.7 | 122,332 | | Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 463 * * * Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 315,726 (100.00% precincts reporting) | | = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. Democratic primary election ##### Democratic primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 6 Ian Todd advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 6 on August 14, 2018. Candidate Votes | | | ✔ | | Ian Todd | 100.0 | 33,853 * * * There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 33,853 | | = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. Republican primary election ##### Republican primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 6 Incumbent Tom Emmer defeated A.J. Kern and Patrick Munro in the Republican primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 6 on August 14, 2018. Candidate Votes | | | ✔ | | Tom Emmer | 76.6 | 34,250 | A.J. Kern | 17.7 | 7,897 | Patrick Munro | 5.8 | 2,575 * * * Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 44,722 | | = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. ### 2016[edit] See also: Minnesota's 6th Congressional District election, 2016 Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Tom Emmer (R) defeated David Snyder (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Emmer defeated A.J. Kern and Patrick Munro in the Republican primary, while Snyder defeated Judy Evelyn Adams and Bob Helland to win the Democratic nomination. The primary elections took place on August 9, 2016.[100][101] U.S. House, Minnesota District 6 General Election, 2016 Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | Republican | Tom Emmer Incumbent | 65.6% | 235,380 | Democratic | David Snyder | 34.3% | 123,008 | N/A | Write-in | 0.1% | 536 Total Votes | 358,924 Source: Minnesota Secretary of State U.S. House, Minnesota District 6 Democratic Primary, 2016 Candidate | Vote % | Votes David Snyder | 46% | 4,402 Judy Adams | 37.3% | 3,569 Bob Helland | 16.7% | 1,595 Total Votes | 9,566 Source: Minnesota Secretary of State U.S. House, Minnesota District 6 Republican Primary, 2016 Candidate | Vote % | Votes Tom Emmer Incumbent | 68.7% | 13,590 A.J. Kern | 26.4% | 5,219 Patrick Munro | 4.9% | 962 Total Votes | 19,771 Source: Minnesota Secretary of State ### 2014[edit] See also: Minnesota's 6th Congressional District elections, 2014 Emmer ran for election to the U.S. House representing the 6th Congressional District in Minnesota.[102] Emmer won the Republican nomination in the primary on August 12, 2014.[103] He defeated Joe Perske (D) and John Denney (Independence Party of America) in the general election on November 4, 2014. U.S. House, Minnesota District 6 General Election, 2014 Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | Republican | Tom Emmer | 56.3% | 133,328 | Democratic | Joe Perske | 38.4% | 90,926 | Independence | John Denney | 5.3% | 12,457 | N/A | Write-in | 0.1% | 135 Total Votes | 236,846 Source: Minnesota Secretary of State U.S. House, Minnesota District 6 Republican Primary, 2014 Candidate | Vote % | Votes Tom Emmer | 73.3% | 19,557 Rhonda Sivarajah | 26.7% | 7,125 Total Votes | 26,682 Source: Minnesota Secretary of State #### Endorsements[edit] Emmer was endorsed by the following groups and individuals: * The Republican Party, having received 76% of the 350 delegate votes.[104] * Michele Bachmann[105] ### 2010[edit] See also: Minnesota gubernatorial election, 2010 and Gubernatorial elections, 2010 Emmer ran for governor in 2010. He faced Mark Dayton (D), Farheen Hakeem (G), and Tom Horner (Independence) in the general election on November 2, 2010. Emmer was defeated by Democratic candidate Mark Dayton.[106] ### 2008[edit] On November 4, 2008, Tom Emmer won election to the District 19B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Christine Brazelton. [107] Tom Emmer raised $22,127 for his campaign.[108] Minnesota House of Representatives, District 19B (2008) Candidates | Votes | Percent Tom Emmer (R) | 17,455 | 60.81% Christine Brazelton (DFL) | 11,194 | 39.00% Write-In | 55 | 0.19% ## Campaign themes[edit] ### 2022[edit] #### Ballotpedia survey responses See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Tom Emmer has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey. Ballotpedia is seeking 100 percent participation so voters can learn more about all the candidates on their ballots. Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey? * 694 candidates completed the survey in 2021. This number represented 13.5% of all 5,138 candidates Ballotpedia covered in 2021. Out of the 694 candidates who completed Ballotpedia's candidate survey, 147 won their election. Candidates from 36 states completed the survey. Noteworthy respondents included Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. Read the 2021 report for more information about that year's respondents. * 4,745 candidates completed the survey in 2020. This number represented 16.4% of all 29,002 candidates Ballotpedia covered in 2020. Out of the 4,745 respondents, 743 won their election. Candidates from all 50 states completed the survey. Noteworthy respondents included U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, U.S. Representative Kat Cammack, and U.S. presidential candidate Jo Jorgensen. Read the 2020 report for more information about that year's respondents. You can ask Tom Emmer to fill out this survey by using the buttons below or emailing info@emmerforcongress.com. ### 2020[edit] Tom Emmer did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey. ### 2016[edit] The following issues were listed on Emmer's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here. “ | * Fourth Amendment: More and more lately, Americans find themselves facing an out-of-control government continually exceeding the bounds of the Constitution. Most recently, we have seen our Fourth Amendment rights under attack.Just this week, I am proud to have voted against H.R. 5606, which would have expanded the Patriot Act...This bill did not go through the proper legislative process that this institution calls for leading to a lack of debate, no consideration of amendments, and little time to even fully read the text we were voting on. This is not how to legislate. * Puerto Rico Bailout: While I understand the perspective of those who voted differently, I'm proud to have voted against the Puerto Rico bailout. I believe we need to get our own fiscal house in order at the Federal level before we could even think about something like this, and with $20 trillion dollars in debt hanging over the heads of us and our children, we simply can't afford it. * Party Unity: Congressman Tom Emmer urged Republicans to unite behind the endorsed candidates of the Sixth Congressional District. Many members face primary challenges from opponents who chose to ignore the critically important grassroots endorsement process.“I fully support the endorsed Republican candidates across our great district,” Emmer said. [109] | ” | | —Tom Emmer's campaign website, http://emmerforcongress.com/latest-news.cfm ### 2014[edit] Emmer's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[110] * Agriculture Excerpt: "In the 114th Congress, I am honored to serve on the Agriculture Committee. Congress plays a significant role in the modernization of American farming by actively engaging in the creation of sound agriculture and land stewardship policies. I will work to promote this vital industry and ensure that our farmers have the resources they need for effective and safe production of America’s food supply." * Budget and the Economy Excerpt: "For America to remain an economic superpower, it is critical that we slash back the regulations, reduce spending, return to sound monetary policy, and lessen the tax burden facing families. We can start by passing a balanced *Budget Committee It’s been more than a decade since Congress passed a proper balanced *Budget Committee This failure, coupled with a skyrocketing national debt, has our country on an unsustainable path." * Education and Opportunity Excerpt: "Education is the cornerstone of building and protecting a strong, competitive workforce. Congress must also work to protect students from the looming student debt crisis. As graduates flood the labor market, they must also have gainful employment waiting for them. Schools at every level should prepare students for success, our future depends on it." * Energy Excerpt: "For America to remain an economic superpower, it is critical that we slash back the regulations, reduce spending, return to sound monetary policy, and lessen the tax burden facing families. We can start by passing a balanced *Budget Committee It’s been more than a decade since Congress passed a proper balanced *Budget Committee This failure, coupled with a skyrocketing national debt, has our country on an unsustainable path." * Foreign Affairs Excerpt: "I have the honor of serving on the House Foreign Affairs Committee in the 114th Congress. America must act as a global force for good, but not the world’s policeman. We must work to isolate the governments of regimes that threaten global stability and security, while working with nations to improve the lives of their citizens and protect American interests abroad." * Health Care Excerpt: "Government-centered health care models like Obamacare are fundamentally unworkable and unfair, and fail to respect the dignity of human life. Congress needs to focus its energy on practical health care solutions that lower cost and increase personal choice." * Second Amendment Excerpt: "The Second Amendment is an essential civil right and a significant part of our heritage in Minnesota. Our founders understood that an individual’s right to keep and bear arms is a crucial individual liberty and protection against tyrannical government. Citizens must remain vigilant in order to protect their rights, and the ability to lawfully exercise these rights should remain free from government intrusion." ## Campaign donors[edit] ### Comprehensive donor history[edit] * * * Note: The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties. Depending on the election or state, this may represent only a portion of all the funds spent on their behalf. Satellite spending groups may or may not have expended funds related to the candidate or politician on whose page you are reading this disclaimer. Campaign finance data from elections may be incomplete. For elections to federal offices, complete data can be found at the FEC website. Click here for more on federal campaign finance law and here for more on state campaign finance law. * * * Tom Emmer campaign contribution history Year | Office | Result | Contributions 2016 | U.S. House, Minnesota District 6 | ✔ | $1,826,552 2014 | U.S. House (Minnesota, District 6) | ✔ | $2,049,149 Grand total raised | $3,875,701 Source: Follow the Money ### 2020 U.S. House Minnesota District 6 2020 election - Campaign Contributions Top individual contributors to Tom Emmer's campaign in 2020 Unitemized | $144,911.00 Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America | $15,000.00 DAVIS, MARK MR | $11,200.00 American Bankers Assn | $10,000.00 Carpenters & Joiners Union | $10,000.00 CHS Inc | $10,000.00 Delta Air Lines | $10,000.00 National Beer Wholesalers Assn | $10,000.00 Investment Co Institute | $10,000.00 Air Line Pilots Assn | $10,000.00 Total Raised in 2020 | $2,497,970.40 Total Spent | $2,579,116.70 Source: Follow the Money ### 2016[edit] Emmer won re-election to the U.S. House in 2016. During that election cycle, Emmer's campaign committee raised a total of $1,826,552 and spent $1,680,915.[111] This is more than the average $1.46 million spent by U.S. House winners in 2016.[112] #### Cost per vote[edit] Emmer spent $7.14 per general election vote received in 2016. U.S. House, Minnesota District 6, 2016 - Tom Emmer Campaign Contributions Total Raised | $1,826,552 Total Spent | $1,680,915 Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $0 Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $0 Top contributors to Tom Emmer's campaign committee King Capital| $18,900 Hubbard Broadcasting| $18,500 Land O'Lakes| $16,700 JPMorgan Chase & Co| $16,000 General Mills| $15,000 Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee Retired| $154,228 Securities & Investment| $109,350 Commercial Banks| $96,400 Insurance| $96,325 Republican/Conservative| $73,378 Source: Open Secrets ### 2014[edit] Emmer won election to the U.S. House in 2014. During that election cycle, Emmer's campaign committee raised a total of $2,049,149 and spent $2,030,950.[113] This is more than the average $1.45 million spent by House winners in 2014.[114] #### Cost per vote[edit] Emmer spent $15.23 per general election vote received in 2014. U.S. House, Minnesota District 6, 2014 - Tom Emmer Campaign Contributions Total Raised | $2,049,149 Total Spent | $2,030,950 Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $223,413 Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $221,219 Top contributors to Tom Emmer's campaign committee Hubbard Broadcasting| $14,000 Renter's Warehouse| $12,100 Ames Construction| $11,900 Starkey Laboratories| $11,400 Craw LLC| $10,500 Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee Retired| $192,141 Republican/Conservative| $139,998 Leadership PACs| $64,500 Real Estate| $45,439 Health Professionals| $39,350 To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section. | Breakdown of the source of Emmer's campaign funds before the 2014 election. As of July 15, 2013, Emmer had raised $225,000.[115] Candidates for Congress were required to file up to seven main reports with the Federal Election Commission during the 2014 elections season. Below are Emmer's reports.[116] Tom Emmer (2014) Campaign Finance Reports Report| Date Filed| Beginning Balance| Total Contributions for Reporting Period| Expenditures| Cash on Hand July Quarterly[117]| October 11, 2013| $0.00| $220,946.40| $(22,035.64)| $198,910.76 October Quarterly[118]| January 30, 2014| $198,910.76| $158,270.50| $(76,749.93)| $280,431.33 Year-End[119]| January 31, 2014| $280,431.33| $247,082.71| $(191,788.31)| $335,725.73 April Quarterly[120]| April 22, 2014| $335,725.73| $206,904.33| $(289,892.43)| $252,737.63 July Quarterly| July 15, 2014| $252,737.00| $278,955.00| $(273,743.00)| $259,929.00 | | | Running totals| | | | $1,112,158.94| $(854,209.31)| ### 2008[edit] Listed below are the two largest contributors to Tom Emmer's 2008 campaign. Donor | Amount | Public Fund | $7,702 Wright County Republican Party | $2,000 ## Analysis[edit] ### Lifetime voting record[edit] See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives According to the website GovTrack, Emmer missed 1 of 548 roll call votes from January 2015 to September 2015. This amounted to 0.2 percent, which was lower than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[121] ## See also[edit] 2022 Elections What's on the ballot? U.S. Congress U.S. Congress special elections State executives State legislatures State courts Ballot measures Municipal government School boards Election analysis hub Government Who represents me? U.S. Congress State executives State legislature State courts Ballot measures Municipal government School boards Newsletters The Heart of the Primaries The Daily Brew The Weekly Brew The Ballot Bulletin Checks and Balances Economy and Society Hall Pass Number of the Day Robe & Gavel Union Station ## External links[edit] * Search Google News for this topic Candidate U.S. House Minnesota District 6 * Website * Facebook * Twitter * YouTube Officeholder U.S. House Minnesota District 6 * Website * Facebook * Twitter * Instagram * YouTube Personal * Facebook * LinkedIn | | ## Footnotes[edit] 1. ↑ MPR News, "Emmer wins Republican leadership post," November 14, 2018 2. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Emmer," accessed February 13, 2012 3. ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "Tom Emmer," accessed January 26, 2015 4. ↑ U.S. House Clerk, "Official Alphabetical List of the House of Representatives of the United States One Hundred Fifteenth Congress," accessed February 2, 2017 5. ↑ U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk, "Committee Information," accessed February 18, 2015 6. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022 7. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1 - For the People Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022 8. ↑ Congress.gov, "S.1605 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," accessed April 15, 2022 9. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022 10. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.5 - Equality Act," accessed April 15, 2022 11. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act," accessed April 15, 2022 12. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1996 - SAFE Banking Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022 13. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act," accessed April 15, 2022 14. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3755 - Women's Health Protection Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022 15. ↑ Congress.gov, "S.937 - COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act," accessed April 15, 2022 16. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.Res.24 - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.," accessed April 15, 2022 17. ↑ Congress.gov, "S.Con.Res.14 - A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031.," accessed April 15, 2022 18. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 434," accessed December 13, 2018 19. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 284," June 21, 2018 20. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 282," June 21, 2018 21. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 434," accessed March 12, 2019 22. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 549," October 3, 2017 23. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 344," June 29, 2017 24. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 342," June 29, 2017 25. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 256," May 4, 2017 26. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 405," September 26, 2018 27. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 399," September 13, 2018 28. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 313," June 28, 2018 29. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 257," June 8, 2018 30. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 216," May 22, 2018 31. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 127," March 22, 2018 32. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 69," February 9, 2018 33. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 60," February 6, 2018 34. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 44," January 22, 2018 35. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 33," January 18, 2018 36. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 708," December 21, 2017 37. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 692," December 19, 2017 38. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 670," December 7, 2017 39. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 637," November 16, 2017 40. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 589," October 26, 2017 41. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 557," October 5, 2017 42. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 528," September 14, 2017 43. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 480," September 8, 2017 44. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 441," September 6, 2017 45. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 299," June 8, 2017 46. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 249," May 3, 2017 47. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 230," May 24, 2018 48. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 49," January 30, 2018 49. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 631," November 14, 2017 50. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 435," July 27, 2017 51. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 413," July 25, 2017 52. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 437," July 28, 2017 53. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 407," July 24, 2017 54. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 378," July 14, 2017 55. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 136," March 8, 2017 56. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 113th Congress," accessed April 29, 2015 57. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 114th Congress," accessed January 5, 2017 58. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress," April 13, 2015 59. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 361," June 12, 2015 60. ↑ Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015 61. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 362," June 12, 2015 62. ↑ Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015 63. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 374," June 18, 2015 64. ↑ Politico, "Trade turnaround: House backs new power for Obama," June 18, 2015 65. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 388," June 24, 2015 66. ↑ The Hill, "Obama signs trade bills," June 29, 2015 67. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 239," accessed May 27, 2015 68. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R. 1735," accessed May 27, 2015 69. ↑ The Hill, "Redone defense policy bill sails through House," accessed November 12, 2015 70. ↑ Congress.gov, "S. 1356," accessed November 12, 2015 71. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 618," accessed November 12, 2015 72. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1356)," accessed November 12, 2015 73. ↑ Congress.gov, "S.Con.Res.11," accessed May 5, 2015 74. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 183," accessed May 5, 2015 75. ↑ The Hill, "Republicans pass a budget, flexing power of majority," accessed May 5, 2015 76. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015," accessed November 1, 2015 77. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 579," accessed November 1, 2015 78. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1314)," accessed November 1, 2015 79. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1191 - Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015," accessed May 16, 2015 80. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 226," accessed May 16, 2015 81. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 3461," accessed September 11, 2015 82. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 493," accessed September 11, 2015 83. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 3460," accessed September 10, 2015 84. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 494," accessed September 11, 2015 85. ↑ Congress.gov, "H Res 411," accessed September 10, 2015 86. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 492," accessed September 10, 2015 87. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 597," accessed November 2, 2015 88. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 576," accessed November 2, 2015 89. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2048," accessed May 26, 2015 90. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 224," accessed May 26, 2015 91. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 36 - the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act," accessed May 16, 2015 92. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "HR 36," accessed May 16, 2015 93. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1731," accessed November 2, 2015 94. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 173," accessed November 2, 2015 95. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act," accessed November 1, 2015 96. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 170," accessed November 1, 2015 97. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 4038 - the American SAFE Act of 2015," accessed November 20, 2015 98. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 643," accessed November 20, 2015 99. ↑ 99.0 99.1 Talking Points Memo, "Emmer In Damage Control Mode: Meeting Waiters After Claiming They Made $100K In Tips," accessed April 15, 2014 100. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 1, 2016 101. ↑ Politico, "Minnesota House Primaries Results," August 9, 2016 102. ↑ Campaign website, "About" accessed June 10, 2013 103. ↑ Associated Press, "Minnesota - 2014 Primary Results," accessed August 12, 2014 104. ↑ Star Tribune, "Republicans endorse Emmer for Sixth District," accessed April 15, 2014 105. ↑ Star Tribune, "Bachmann backs Republican candidate Emmer to succeed her in Congress as primary awaits him," accessed April 16, 2014 (dead link) 106. ↑ Secretary of State Official general election results 107. ↑ 2008 General Election Results 108. ↑ Follow the Money's report on Emmer's 2008 campaign contributions 109. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source. 110. ↑ Tom Emmer for Congress, "Issues," accessed February 4, 2015 111. ↑ Open Secrets, "Career Fundraising for Tom Emmer," accessed May 11, 2017 112. ↑ Open Secrets, "Winning vs. Spending," accessed March 22, 2016 113. ↑ Open Secrets, "Tom Emmer 2014 Election Cycle," accessed April 8, 2015 114. ↑ Open Secrets, "Winning vs. Spending," accessed April 8, 2015 115. ↑ Star Tribune, "In targeted races, Kline, Emmer haul in the cash," accessed July 17, 2013 116. ↑ Federal Elections Commission, "Tom Emmer Summary Report," accessed April 23, 2014 117. ↑ Federal Elections Commission, "Tom Emmer July Quarterly," accessed April 23, 2014 118. ↑ Federal Elections Commission, "Tom Emmer October Quarterly," accessed April 23, 2014 119. ↑ Federal Elections Commission, "Tom Emmer Year-End," accessed April 23, 2014 120. ↑ Federal Elections Commission, "Tom Emmer April Quarterly," accessed April 23, 2014 121. ↑ GovTrack, "Tom Emmer," accessed October 19, 2015 Political offices Preceded by \- | U.S. House Minnesota District 6 2015-Present | Succeeded by Preceded by \- | Minnesota House of Representatives District 19B 2005-2011 | Succeeded by [show] Minnesota's current delegation to the United States Congress Senators Amy Klobuchar (D) Tina Smith (D) Representatives District 1 Brad Finstad (R) District 2 Angie Craig (D) District 3 Dean Phillips (D) District 4 Betty McCollum (D) District 5 Ilhan Omar (D) District 6 Tom Emmer (R) District 7 Michelle Fischbach (R) District 8 Pete Stauber (R) Democratic Party (6) Republican Party (4) v • e State of Minnesota St. Paul (capital) | Elections | What's on my ballot? | Elections in 2022 | How to vote | How to run for office | Ballot measures Government | Who represents me? | U.S. President | U.S. Congress | Federal courts | State executives | State legislature | State and local courts | Counties | Cities | School districts | Public policy