Who is running against david vitter

He lost to State Rep. John Bel Edwards D in the November 21 runoff. Bobby Jindal R was ineligible to run because of term limits. In his concession speech after losing his race for governor, Vitter announced that he would not run for re-election to the Senate in , saying, "I've reached my personal term limit. Vitter was a member of the U. House of Representatives from to and a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from to In July , Vitter was identified as a client of a prostitution service during the DC Madam scandal.

Vitter was born May 3, , in New Orleans, La. He received his A. Vitter went on to receive his J. Below is an abbreviated outline of Vitter's political career: [1]. Vitter served on the following Senate committees: [8]. Vitter served on the following Senate committees: [9] [10]. Vitter served on the following Senate committees: [11]. The first session of the th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2, introduced bills 0.

Comparatively, the th Congress had 1. In the second session, the th Congress enacted out of 3, introduced bills 4. Comparatively, the th Congress had 7. For more information pertaining to Vitter's voting record in the th Congress, please see the below sections. On May 22, , the Senate passed HR , which was used as a legislative vehicle for trade legislation with the titles "Trade Act of " and the "Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of ," by a vote of The bill proposed giving the president trade promotion authority TPA.

TPA, also known as fast track authority, allows the president to negotiate trade deals that cannot be amended by Congress. Congress casts a simple up or down vote on a trade agreement, and the legislation only requires a simple majority for approval. The bill also included a statement of trade priorities and provisions for trade adjustment assistance.

Vitter voted with 47 other Republican senators to approve the bill. Vitter was one of 47 Republicans to vote in favor of the bill. On May 5, , the Senate voted to approve SConRes11 , a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year , by a vote of The non-binding resolution will be used to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. The vote marked the first time since that Congress approved a joint budget resolution.

All 51 votes for the resolution were cast by Republicans. Vitter did not vote on the legislation. The bill "authorizes FY 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. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March On May 7, , the Senate voted to approve HR - A bill to provide for congressional review and oversight of agreements relating to Iran's nuclear program, and for other purposes, by a vote of 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. Vitter voted with 52 other Republican senators to approve the bill. Senator Tom Cotton Ark. Hire More Heroes Act of On September 10, , the Senate voted to filibuster the measure to disapprove of the Iran nuclear deal by a vote of Vitter voted with 53 other Republicans and four Democrats to proceed to the measure of disapproval.

Hire More Heroes Act of follow up votes On September 15, , the Senate voted for a second time to filibuster the measure to disapprove of the Iran nuclear deal by a vote of Vitter voted with 51 Republicans and four Democrats to proceed to the measure of disapproval.

The amendment proposed prohibiting "the President from waiving, suspending, reducing, providing relief from, or otherwise limiting the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran.

It became law on June 2, All 44 Democratic senators voted to confirm Lynch. Vitter voted with 42 other Republican senators against Lynch's confirmation. Vitter and four other Republicans did not vote. The bill proposed withholding federal funding from "sanctuary jurisdictions" that violate the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of and other federal immigration laws. In addition, the bill proposed increasing "penalties for individuals who illegally reenter the United States after being removed" and providing "liability protection for State and local law enforcement who cooperate with Federal law enforcement.

The second session of the th Congress enacted into law out of the introduced bills 7 percent. Comparatively, the th Congress had 4. The nomination was confirmed by the Senate on March 7, , with a vote of 63 - Most Democrats supported the nomination, while Republicans were somewhat divided with roughly one-third supporting the nomination. The nearly 1,page bill reformed and continued various programs of the Department of Agriculture through On January 16, , the Democratic -controlled Senate approved H.

Vitter voted with the 17 Republican and the 55 Democratic members in favor of the bill. During the shutdown in October , the Senate rejected, down party lines, every House-originated bill that stripped the budget of funding for the Affordable Care Act. A deal was reached late on October 16, , just hours before the debt ceiling deadline.

The bill to reopen the government, H. 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. Vitter voted with the Republican Party against the bill.

Vitter voted against H. The bill passed the Senate on January 31, , with a vote of 64 - The purpose of the bill was to temporarily suspend the debt ceiling and withhold the pay of members of Congress until a budget could be passed. The vote largely followed party lines with Democrats overwhelmingly supporting it and many Republicans in opposition to the bill. The amendment was rejected by the Senate on June 18, , with a vote of 39 - The purpose of the amendment was to require the completion of miles of fence described in the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of before registered provisional immigrant status may be granted.

It would also require miles of fence be completed before the status of registered provisional immigrants may be changed to permanent resident status. The vote followed party lines. Vitter voted for S. The bill was passed by the Senate on February 12, , with a vote of 78 - The purpose of the bill was to combat violence against women, from domestic violence to international trafficking in persons.

All 22 dissenting votes were cast by Republicans. According to a January Politico report, Vitter introduced 67 bills, the most of any senator , in Vitter voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in and while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. The bill was passed in the Senate by an 89 - 8 vote on January 1, Vitter was one of the 47 who signed the letter. No Democrats signed it. The letter caused backlash from both the Obama administration and members of Congress.

In November , Vitter announced that he was the spokesman for a national advertising campaign by Citizens United that alleged members of Congress were helped by the Obama administration to exempt them from the Affordable Care Act.

Vitter introduced SB on September 12, , to expand the required coverage by state health insurance exchange American Health Benefit Exchange from members of Congress and their staff to also include the President, Vice-President, executive branch political appointees and employees of congressional committees and leadership offices of Congress.

It also prohibits any government contribution or subsidy for this coverage. Ted Cruz joined on September 17, Office of Personnel Management ruling that allowed members of Congress and their staff to keep their insurance subsidies provided by the government. In August , Vitter signed a letter that threatened a government shutdown unless Congress voted to defund the Affordable Care Act. Mike Lee Utah , was signed by 11 fellow Republicans , including Vitter.

For these reasons, we will not support any continuing resolution or appropriations legislation that funds further implementation or enforcement of ObamaCare," said the letter to Reid.

After beginning the th Congress Sen. Vitter R-La. Barbara Boxer D-Calif. Senate candidate Rob Maness. Those close to Scott Angelle say the public service commissioner is potentially interested, as well.

There hasn't been a Democratic governor in the deep South since , when Blanco left office after losing reelection. Neighboring Arkansas had a Democratic governor until , when term-limited Gov. Mike Beebe retired and Democrats failed to hold the seat. Even Hillary Clinton chimed in with a congratulatory note to Edwards. Skip to content Site Navigation The Atlantic.

Popular Latest. Vitter also hasn't reached out to Martiny about scheduling a meeting with the caucus. One key difference between the Senate and the House is that a handful of state senators served with Vitter when he was in the Legislature. State Sen. Dan 'Blade' Morrish, R-Jennings, is one of those legislators who worked alongside Vitter as a House member in the s.

He said he isn't particularly thrilled with Vitter's rhetoric and television advertisements about "corrupt Baton Rouge," but he also isn't as angered by it as Martiny. Nevertheless, Morrish is declining to personally endorse Vitter, despite being a Republican and knowing him for years. I have friends. I have business associates who are on both sides of this political race and I am not going to get in the middle of it," he said.

Julia O'Donoghue is a state politics reporter based in Baton Rouge. She can be reached at jodonoghue nola. Edit Close. Toggle navigation. Lance Harris Rep. Top stories in New Orleans in your inbox Twice daily we'll send you the day's biggest headlines.

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