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Todd Rokita
2021 - Present
2025
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Todd Rokita (Republican Party) is the Attorney General of Indiana. He assumed office on January 11, 2021. His current term ends on January 13, 2025.
Rokita (Republican Party) is running for re-election for Attorney General of Indiana. He declared candidacy for the Republican convention scheduled on June 15, 2024.[source]
Rokita was a 2018 Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate from Indiana. He lost the primary on May 8, 2018.
Biography
Todd Rokita graduated from Munster High School.[1] Rokita earned a B.A. from Wabash College and a law degree from Indiana University.[2] His career experience includes working as a practicing attorney, a business executive, and the lead attorney and vice president for external affairs of Apex Benefits.[1]
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Rokita's academic, professional, and political career:[3]
- 2021 - Present: Attorney General of Indiana
- 2011-2019: U.S. Representative from Indiana's 4th Congressional District
- 2002-2010: 59th Secretary of State of Indiana
- 2000-2002: Indiana Deputy Secretary of State
- 1995: Graduated from Indiana University with a J.D.
- 1992: Graduated from Wabash College with a B.A.
Elections
2024
See also: Indiana Attorney General election, 2024
General election
The general election will occur on November 5, 2024.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Attorney General of Indiana
Destiny Scott Wells and Beth White are running in the Democratic convention for Attorney General of Indiana on July 15, 2024.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andrew Straw (D)
Republican convention
Republican convention for Attorney General of Indiana
Incumbent Todd Rokita is running in the Republican convention for Attorney General of Indiana on June 15, 2024.
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Indiana Attorney General election, 2020
General election
General election for Attorney General of Indiana
Todd Rokita defeated Jonathan Weinzapfel in the general election for Attorney General of Indiana on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Todd Rokita (R) | 58.3 | 1,721,995 | |
Jonathan Weinzapfel (D) | 41.7 | 1,229,624 |
Total votes: 2,951,619 | ||||
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Attorney General of Indiana
Jonathan Weinzapfel defeated Karen Tallian in the Democratic convention for Attorney General of Indiana on June 13, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Jonathan Weinzapfel (D) | 51.2 | 1,057 | |
Karen Tallian (D) | 48.8 | 1,009 |
Total votes: 2,066 | ||||
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Attorney General of Indiana
Todd Rokita defeated incumbent Curtis Hill, Nate Harter, and John Westercamp in the Republican convention for Attorney General of Indiana on July 9, 2020.
Candidate | ||
Curtis Hill (R) | ||
Nate Harter (R) | ||
✔ | Todd Rokita (R) | |
John Westercamp (R) |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Adam Krupp (R)
2018
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Indiana
Mike Braun defeated incumbent Joe Donnelly and Lucy Brenton in the general election for U.S. Senate Indiana on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Mike Braun (R) | 50.7 | 1,158,000 | |
Joe Donnelly (D) | 44.8 | 1,023,553 | ||
Lucy Brenton (L) | 4.4 | 100,942 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 70 |
Total votes: 2,282,565 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John Piper (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Indiana
Incumbent Joe Donnelly advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Indiana on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Joe Donnelly | 100.0 | 284,621 |
Total votes: 284,621 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Martin Del Rio (D)
- Bill Bowser (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Indiana
Mike Braun defeated Todd Rokita and Luke Messer in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Indiana on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Mike Braun | 41.2 | 208,602 | |
Todd Rokita | 30.0 | 151,967 | ||
Luke Messer | 28.8 | 146,131 |
Total votes: 506,700 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andy Horning (R)
- Kiel Stone (R)
- Mark Hurt (R)
- Andrew Takami (R)
- Terry Henderson (R)
2016
Governor
- See also: Indiana gubernatorial election, 2016
Rokita filed a declaration of candidacy to fill a ballot vacancy for governor of Indiana with the secretary of state on July 15, 2016, the same day he withdrew from Indiana's 4th Congressional District election. Rokita was seeking to replace Governor Mike Pence as the GOP's 2016 candidate for governor; Pence withdrew from the race on July 15 in order to join presidential candidate Donald Trump's (R) ticket as the 2016 Republican candidate for vice president.
Four Republicans filed to replace Gov. Pence as the Republican nominee for governor: Rokita, Congresswoman Susan Brooks, Lieutenant Governor of Indiana Eric Holcomb, and State Senator Jim Tomes. On July 26, 2016, the Republican Party nominated Holcomb for governor.[4]
4th Congressional District
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Todd Rokita (R) defeated John Dale (D) and Steven Mayoras (L) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Rokita withdrew from the race on July 15, 2016, in order to run for governor of Indiana following a ballot vacancy. Rokita was not chosen to fill that vacancy, prompting him to once again seek re-election to his House seat. Republican committee members decided on August 13 to reinstate Rokita on the ballot.[5] Rokita defeated Kevin Grant in the Republican primary.[6][7][8][9]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Republican | Todd Rokita Incumbent | 64.6% | 193,412 | |
Democratic | John Dale | 30.5% | 91,256 | |
Libertarian | Steven Mayoras | 4.9% | 14,766 | |
Total Votes | 299,434 | |||
Source: Indiana Division of Elections |
Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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Todd Rokita Incumbent | 69.3% | 86,051 | ||
Kevin Grant | 30.7% | 38,200 | ||
Total Votes | 124,251 | |||
Source: Indiana Secretary of State |
2014
Rokita ran for re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. He won the nomination in the Republican primary election on May 6, 2014.[10] Todd Rokita won the general election on November 4, 2014.
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Republican | Todd Rokita Incumbent | 66.9% | 94,998 | |
Democratic | John Dale | 33.1% | 47,056 | |
Total Votes | 142,054 | |||
Source: Indiana Secretary of State Official Results |
Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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Todd Rokita Incumbent | 71.2% | 43,179 | ||
Kevin Grant | 28.8% | 17,472 | ||
Total Votes | 60,651 | |||
Source: Indiana Division of Elections |
2012
Rokita ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Indiana's 4th District. Rokita was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Democrat Tara Nelson in the November 6 general election.[11]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Republican | Todd Rokita Incumbent | 62% | 168,688 | |
Democratic | Tara Nelson | 34.2% | 93,015 | |
Libertarian | Benjamin J. Gehlhausen | 3.9% | 10,565 | |
Total Votes | 272,268 | |||
Source: Indiana Secretary of State "House of Representatives Election Results" |
Full history
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2010On November 2, 2010, Todd Rokita won election to the United States House. He defeated David Sanders (D) and John Duncan (L) in the general election.[12] 2006
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Campaign themes
2024
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2020
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2018
The following issues were listed on Rokita's campaign website.
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Jobs and President Trump's Tax Cuts Thanks to conservative tax reform and President Trump’s leadership, we passed meaningful tax reform which will result in more money in the pockets of everyday Hoosiers, and economic growth for all Americans. In order for our economy to grow, we need to have an environment where Hoosier businesses can create jobs for Hoosier workers. Washington policies like taxes, regulations and ObamaCare are making America less competitive and incentivizing jobs to leave America. Indiana farmers and manufacturers can prosper if we change the incentives and have free, fair trade deals to allow Indiana workers to provide goods and products to the world. Creating jobs and economic opportunity, and the hope that comes with the dignity of work, is also part of addressing the opioid epidemic. Defense and National Security From ISIS to Iran to North Korea, and provocative actions from Russia and China, the world is a dangerous place. America needs to have a strong national defense that protects the American people. This is the most important responsibility of the federal government. Our soldiers need to be well-prepared to deter, and if necessary, destroy all enemies, whether they threaten us at home or abroad. We need a Navy and Air Force capable of projecting American power around the world to deter aggression. However, we should be as selective as possible before engaging on foreign ground knowing that when we do we will not be leaving for a very long time if history is any guide. At the same time, we need to make sure that American tax dollars are not being wasted, abused, or used fraudulently. Like other government agencies, the Department of Defense is not immune to these problems. Congress needs to perform aggressive oversight and auditing procedures to ensure funds are used efficiently to aid our men and women in uniform, not grow the bureaucracy. Finally, the United States must stand with our allies, especially Israel, against nations and organizations that threaten our commitment to freedom and human rights. Immigration and Border Security President Trump and Vice President Pence are right, we must tackle the illegal immigration issue in our country. We must put an end to illegal immigration, dangerous sanctuary cities, and reckless chain migration. We must also make English our official language of the United States. I will oppose amnesty and work with President Trump to stop dangerous sanctuary cities and deport criminal illegal immigrants. Securing the border will also help stop the flow of heroin and other illegal drugs that contribute to the opioid epidemic. And I have the toughest legislation to date targeting sanctuary cities and the politicians that are harboring illegal immigrant criminals. Education Our children deserve the absolute best education this country can provide. With a strong educational system, we can prepare our children for the future while building a stronger America. I believe Washington bureaucrats have no business in our children’s classrooms and I have worked diligently and successfully to give the power of educating our children back to those who know best, our parents, teachers and local school districts. I oppose Common Core and any similar concept of a national school board setting curriculum. I support school choice to ensure a child’s educational opportunities are not determined by the zip code a child grows up in. I am also working on policy to help reduce the student loan burden for college. Protecting Seniors I will protect Social Security and Medicare, strengthening these programs to ensure we keep our promises to those near or in retirement, and ensure the programs exist for future generations. The trustees of these programs warn we are heading toward major problems if we don’t make reforms to protect them. Sticking our heads in the sand and refusing to acknowledge the problem will only make matters worse. I will act to protect retirement security for Hoosier seniors, and ensure they exist for future generations without adding to our enormous national debt. Opioid Crisis Each year the opioid crisis claims over 1,000 lives in Indiana. I will work with medical experts and law enforcement to help compassionately assist those struggling with addiction, and work to enact policies to prevent them from becoming addicted in the first place. In addition, we must recognize that there are very real economic and national security issues that contribute to the addiction crisis. Restoring economic opportunity and providing people with hope is part of addressing this human catastrophe that cannot be overlooked. Veterans Our veterans fought to preserve the Republic, and I am committed to ensuring the promises we made to them are kept. We do that by reforming the VA bureaucracy and Veterans programs to provide better services. VA bureaucrats need to be held accountable in order to provide better service for our veterans. Taxes and Spending I supported President Trump’s tax reform that put more money in the pockets of hardworking Hoosiers. Tax reform made it simpler and fairer for lower and middle income Americans while making America more competitive. I support a Balanced Budget Amendment to put an end to the reckless spending and mountains of debt jeopardizing the American Dream for future generations. Limiting the size of the government will ultimately help control the size of the national debt. To prevent government overreach, we must clearly define the role of government. When we rein in the Federal Government, we protect the rights and freedoms enshrined in the Constitution. Drain the Swamp With six of the ten wealthiest counties in America surrounding DC, it’s clear business in Washington is booming, and that business is big government and a rigged system that does not have the best interests of Hoosiers in mind. In the Senate, I will work with President Trump to help drain the swamp in Washington, DC. We need to change the incentives that empower special interests and have created a rigged system. If Congress can’t pass a budget, they shouldn’t get paid. I support term limits and a lobbying ban to prevent politicians from coming to Washington and never leaving. I have sponsored legislation to make it easier to fire federal employees who don’t do their jobs, and I support legislation to realign federal departments and agencies to different states to break up the DC power center. Affirming the Right to Life Every life is a precious gift from God that begins from the moment of conception. I believe this fact without exception. It is never okay to intentionally kill innocent human life. We need to promote a culture of life, ensure all women have the love and support they need to choose life, and protect women and their unborn children. Safeguard the Second Amendment The Constitution of the United States of America and its original ten amendments is one of the most unique and exceptional documents ever known to man. The cornerstone of this document is the 2nd Amendment. The Founding Fathers understood that Americans should be able to defend themselves, their families, and their homes from others and ultimately from their government. The 2nd Amendment gives Americans the right to bear arms, and this is a right we should fight to protect. When governments take away their citizens’ right to bear arms, it takes away their ability to protect against those who would harm them. We have a God-given right to our lives. Gun control does not make Americans safer, it makes them defenseless. Increased regulations will not stop criminals, but it will hinder law-abiding citizens from protecting themselves. As an NRA member, gun owner and hunter, I will fight to protect the Second Amendment and continue working to stop liberal gun grabs in the Senate. Conservative Judges Washington liberals have loaded up the courts with liberal activists who have contempt for our Constitution, and believe their job is to write the law rather than interpret it. In the Senate, I will support conservative judges who understand the plain meaning of the Constitution, respect the separation of powers and defend the rule of law. Health Care ObamaCare is driving up costs, reducing choices, and hurting families and small businesses. Many Hoosiers have lost their doctors, and in many communities in Indiana, there is only one health insurance provider available. I am working to repeal ObamaCare and create a free market system based on competition and choice to reduce costs, improve access and ensure all Hoosiers have access to insurance they can afford to buy and use.[15] |
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2016
4th Congressional District
The following issues were listed on Rokita's campaign website.
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Notable endorsements
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Campaign finance summary
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Other roles
- Chair, New Millennium Young Voters Summit, National Association of Secretaries of State (2004)
- Member/Past Chair, Indiana State Bar Association's Aviation Law Committee
- Member, Knights of Columbus
- Member, National Rifle Association (NRA)
- Employers in Support of the Guard and Reserve
- Chair, Business Law Survey Commission
- Directors Circle Member, Indiana Council for Economic Education
- Vice-Chair, Securities Regulation Committee - National Association of Secretaries of State
- Chair, Voter Participation Committee - National Association of Secretaries of State
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2017-2018
At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Rokita was assigned to the following committees:[17]
- Committee on Budget
- Committee on Education and the Workforce
- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
2015-2016
Rokita served on the following committees:[18]
- Budget Committee, Vice Chairman
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
2013-2014
Rokita served on the following committees:[19][20]
- Committee on Budget
- Committee on Education and the Workforce
- Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education
- Subcommittee on Workforce Protections
- Committee on House Administration
2011-2012
- United States House of Representatives Committee on Budget[21]
- Committee on Education and the Workforce[21]
- Subcommittee on Workforce Protections
- Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions
- Committee on House Administration[21]
- Subcommittee on Elections
- Subcommittee on Oversight
Key votes
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Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018
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Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress
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114th CongressThe 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.[60][61] For more information pertaining to Rokita's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[62] Economic and fiscalTrade Act of 2015Trade adjustment assistance Defense spending authorizationOn 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." Rokita voted with 227 other Republicans and 41 Democrats to approve the bill.[71] 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.[72] 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.[73][74] Rokita voted with 234 other Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill.[75] 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.[76] 2016 Budget proposalOn 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. Rokita voted with 225 other Republicans to approve the bill.[77][78][79] 2015 budgetOn 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.[80] Rokita voted with 166 Republicans against the bill.[81] It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015.[82] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015. Foreign AffairsIran nuclear deal
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. Rokita voted with 222 other Republican representatives to approve the bill.[83][84]
Export-Import BankOn 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.[91] Rokita voted with 116 Republicans and one Democrat against the bill.[92] DomesticUSA FREEDOM Act of 2015On 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." Rokita voted with 195 Republicans and 142 Democrats to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[93][94] Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection ActOn 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. Rokita voted with 237 Republicans in favor of the bill.[95][96] Cyber securityOn 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.[97] Rokita voted with 219 Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill.[98] On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[99] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Rokita voted with 201 Republicans and 105 Democrats in favor of the bill.[100] ImmigrationOn November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[101] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Rokita voted with 241 Republicans and 47 Democrats in favor of the bill.[102] 113th CongressThe second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[103] For more information pertaining to Rokita's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[104] National securityDHS AppropriationsRokita voted in favor of HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 and was largely along party lines.[105] Keystone Pipeline AmendmentRokita voted against House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines.[105] CISPA (2013)Rokita voted in favor of HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities.[106] The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[105] NDAARokita voted in support of HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.[105] EconomyFarm billOn January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, also known as the Farm Bill.[107] The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill reformed and continued various programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop.[108][109] It also cut the food stamp program an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[109] Rokita voted with 161 other Republican representatives in favor of the bill. 2014 BudgetOn January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.[110][111] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582-page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.[111] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[112] It increased the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel by 1 percent, increased Head Start funding for early childhood education by $1 billion, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and protected the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Rokita voted with the majority of the Republican Party in favor of the bill.[110] Government shutdown
On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.[113] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.[114] Rokita voted to approve the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[115] The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.[116] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Rokita voted against HR 2775.[117] ImmigrationMorton Memos ProhibitionRokita voted in favor of House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status. The vote largely followed party lines.[105] HealthcareHealthcare Reform RulesRokita voted in favor of House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.[105] Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare ActRokita voted in favor of HR 2009 - Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act of 2013. The bill passed through the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 232-185. The bill would prevent the IRS and Treasury Secretary from enforcing the powers provided to them in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The vote largely followed party lines.[105] Social issuesAmash amendmentRokita did not vote on House Amendment 413 - Prohibits the National Security Agency from Collecting Records Under the Patriot Act. The amendment failed on July 4, 2013, by a vote of 205-217. The amendment would have prohibited the collection of records by the National Security Agency under the Patriot Act. Both parties were split on the vote.[105] Government affairsHR 676On July 30, 2014, the U.S. House approved a resolution 225 to 201 to sue President Barack Obama for exceeding his constitutional authority. Five Republicans—Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Paul Broun of Georgia, Scott Garrett of New Jersey, Walter Jones of North Carolina and Steve Stockman of Texas—voted with Democrats against the lawsuit.[118] Rokita joined the other 224 Republicans in favor of the lawsuit. All Democrats voted against the resolution.[119][120] Previous congressional sessionsFiscal CliffRokita voted against the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was 1 of 151 Republicans that voted against the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[121] |
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Footnotes
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- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2006 General Election Results," 2006
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2002 General Election Results," 2002
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- ↑ Todd Rokita for U.S. Senate, "Issues," accessed February 21, 2018
- ↑ U.S. House Clerk, "Official Alphabetical List of the House of Representatives of the United States One Hundred Fifteenth Congress," accessed February 2, 2017
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- ↑ The Hill, "Former Indiana GOP lawmaker, AG hopeful Todd Rokita tests positive for COVID-19," November 3, 2020
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