Senator Russ Feingold:
A Record of Independence
Some have made the absurd suggestion that Senator Feingold's decision
to introduce a resolution censuring the President for breaking the law
is "politically motivated." In fact, the decision is the latest
in a long and consistent record of independence, integrity and calling
things the way he sees them, without regard to party or politics. Below
are some prominent examples of Feingold's clear independence:
Calling for Independent Counsel
February 23, 1997 - Feingold is one of the first and only Democrats
to call for an independent counsel to investigate President Clinton's
fund-raising activities.
Considering Impeachment Charges Against President Bill Clinton
February 4, 1999 – Senator Feingold is the only Democratic Senator
to vote to hear all of the evidence in the impeachment trial of President
Bill Clinton. After hearing the evidence, Feingold votes against both
counts of impeachment.
Voting for Ashcroft Nomination
January 16, 2001 - Senator Feingold is the only Democrat on the Senate
Judiciary Committee to vote for the confirmation of John Ashcroft to
be Attorney General. On February 1, 2001, when the full Senate votes,
Senator Feingold is one of eight Democrats to vote to confirm John Ashcroft.
Fighting for National Security
September 6, 2001 – Senator Feingold is one of 14 Senators, and
just two Democrats, to oppose the Export Administration Act of 2001.
Feingold notes that "the process provided for in this legislation
is far too relaxed and could be harmful to our national security."
Opposing Flawed USA Patriot Act
October 25, 2001 – Senator Feingold is the only member of the
U.S. Senate to vote against the USA PATRIOT Act. In the four years following
enactment of the law, eight states and 400 communities pass resolutions
opposing the bill's encroachment on civil liberties and RDF leads bipartisan
coalition fighting for changes to the law.
Voting for Roberts Nomination
September 22, 2005 - Senator Feingold is one of three Democrats on
the Senate Judiciary Committee to vote to confirm John Roberts as Chief
Justice of the United States. One week later, on September 29, 2005,
Senator Feingold is one of 22 Democrats to vote for the Roberts nomination.
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