Marco Rubio
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Contents
- 1 Biography
- 2 Career
- 3 Committee assignments
- 3.1 U.S. Senate
- 3.1.1 2017-2018
- 3.1.2 2015-2016
- 3.1.3 2013-2014
- 3.1.4 2011-2012
- 4 Key votes
- 4.1 Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2020
- 4.2 Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018
- 4.3 Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress
- 4.4 114th Congress
- 4.4.1 Economic and fiscal
- 4.4.1.1 Trade Act of 2015
- 4.4.1.2 2016 Budget proposal
- 4.4.1.3 Defense spending authorization
- 4.4.1.4 2015 budget
- 4.4.2 Foreign Affairs
- 4.4.2.1 Iran nuclear deal
- 4.4.3 Domestic
- 4.4.3.1 USA FREEDOM Act of 2015
- 4.4.3.2 Loretta Lynch AG nomination
- 4.4.3.3 Cyber security
- 4.4.4 Immigration
- 4.5 113th Congress
- 4.6 National security
- 4.6.1 Committee vote on Syria
- 4.6.2 John Brennan CIA nomination
- 4.7 Economy
- 4.7.1 Farm bill
- 4.7.2 2014 Budget
- 4.7.3 Government shutdown
- 4.7.4 No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013
- 4.8 Immigration
- 4.9 Social issues
- 4.9.1 Violence Against Women (2013)
- 4.10 Previous congressional sessions
- 5 Issues
- 5.1 National security
- 5.1.1 Letter to Iran
- 5.1.2 Drones filibuster
- 5.2 Immigration
- 5.3 Other
- 5.3.1 Chief of staff
- 5.3.2 Obama and Castro handshake
- 5.4 Healthcare
- 5.4.1 Obamacare ad buy
- 5.4.2 Petition to defund Obamacare
- 5.5 Social issues
- 5.6 Economy
- 5.6.1 Janet Yellen nomination
- 5.7 Endorsements
- 5.7.1 Ken Cuccinelli
- 5.7.1.1 Fundraising luncheon
- 5.7.2 Tom Cotton
- 5.7.3 Mitch McConnell
- 5.8 Presidential preference
- 6 Elections
- 6.1 2016
- 6.1.1 Senate
- 6.1.2 Campaign themes
- 6.1.3 Presidency
- 6.2 2010
- 7 Campaign donors
- 7.1 Comprehensive donor history
- 7.2 2016
- 7.3 2013
- 7.3.1 Lobbyist contributions
- 7.4 2010
- 8 Personal Gain Index
- 8.1 PGI: Change in net worth
- 8.2 PGI: Donation Concentration Metric
- 9 Analysis
- 9.1 Ideology and leadership
- 9.2 Like-minded colleagues
- 9.3 Lifetime voting record
- 9.4 Congressional staff salaries
- 9.5 National Journal vote ratings
- 9.5.1 2013
- 9.5.2 2012
- 9.5.3 2011
- 9.6 Voting with party
- 10 Personal
- 11 Recent news
- 12 See also
- 13 External links
- 14 Footnotes
Marco Antonio Rubio (b. May 28, 1971, in Miami, FL) is a Republican member of the U.S. Senate from the state of Florida.
Rubio was first elected to the Senate in 2010 to replace retiring incumbent Mel Martinez (R). In the general election, Rubio defeated Kendrick B. Meek (D) and Gov. Charlie Crist (I). Crist had been running in the Republican primary against Rubio but dropped out to run as an independent after polling showed Rubio in the lead.[1]
In April 2015, Rubio announced that he was running for president of the United States in 2016 and said he would not seek re-election to his Senate seat in 2016.[2] Rubio dropped out of the presidential election in March 2016 after coming in second to Donald Trump in the Florida Republican primary. In June, Rubio announced that he would seek re-election to his Senate seat. He won re-election with 52 percent of the vote.
He previously was a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2008, serving as majority leader from 2003 to 2006 and House speaker from 2006 to 2008. Before serving in the state House, Rubio was a member of the West Miami City Commission.[3] Rubio's parents immigrated to the United States from Cuba in 1956.[4]
On May 18, 2020, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) announced Rubio as the interim chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. Rubio replaced Senator Richard Burr (R) who stepped down from the position on May 15, 2020, due to a pending federal investigation.[5]
Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Rubio is an average Republican member of Congress, meaning he will vote with the Republican Party on the majority of bills.
Biography[edit]
Born to a family of Cuban immigrants, Rubio was raised in Miami, FL, and Las Vegas, NV. He attended South Miami Senior High School and graduated in 1989. He then attended Tarkio College for one year on a football scholarship from 1989 to 1990, before enrolling at Santa Fe Community College (later renamed Santa Fe College). He earned a B.S. degree from the University of Florida in 1993 and his J.D. degree cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 1996.[3]
Career[edit]
Below is an abbreviated outline of Rubio's academic, professional, and political career:[6]
- 2011-Present: U.S. Senator from Florida
- 2000-2008: Florida House of Representatives
- 2006-2008: Speaker
- 2003-2006: Majority Leader
- 1998-2000: West Miami City Commission
- 1996: Graduated from the University of Miami with a J.D.
- 1993: Graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S.
Committee assignments[edit]
U.S. Senate[edit]
2021-2022
Rubio was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
- Committee on Foreign Relations
- Subcommittee On Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, And Global Women's Issues, Ranking member
- Subcommittee On Africa And Global Health Policy
- Subcommittee On State Department And USAID Management, International Operations, And Bilateral International Development
- Committee on Aging (Special)
- Committee on Intelligence (Select), Vice Chair
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
- Legislative Branch
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
- State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
- Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
2019-2020
Rubio was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
- Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Chairman
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Committee on Aging (Special)
- Committee on Intelligence (Select), Interim chairman
- Committee on Foreign Relations
2017-2018[edit]
At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Rubio was assigned to the following committees:[7]
- Committee on Intelligence (Select)
- Committee on Aging (Special)
- Committee on Appropriations
- Committee on Foreign Relations
- Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
2015-2016[edit]
Rubio served on the following committees:[8]
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security
- Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet
- Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, Chairman
- Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy
- Subcommittee on East Asia, The Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
- Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism
- Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights and Global Women's Issues, Chairman
- Select Committee on Intelligence
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
2013-2014[edit]
Rubio served on the following committees:[9]
- United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
- Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security
- Subcommittee on Science and Space
- Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard
- Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet
- Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security
- Foreign Relations Committee
- The Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Global Narcotics Affairs
- The Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs
- The Subcommittee on International Operations and Organizations, Human Rights, Democracy and Global Women's Issues
- The Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs Ranking Member
- United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
2011-2012[edit]
Rubio served on the following committees:
- United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
- Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet
- Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard
- Subcommittee on Science and Space
- Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security
- United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Narcotics Affairs (Ranking Member)
- Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs
- Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs
- Subcommittee on International Development and Foreign Assistance, Economic Affairs, and International Environmental Protection
- United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
- United States Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Key votes[edit]
- See also: Key votes
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Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2020[edit]
Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018[edit]
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Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress[edit]
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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.[50][51] The Senate confirmed 18,117 out of 21,815 executive nominations received (83 percent). For more information pertaining to Rubio's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[52]
Economic and fiscal[edit]
Trade Act of 2015[edit]
- See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015
On May 22, 2015, the Senate passed HR 1314, which was used as a legislative vehicle for trade legislation with the titles "Trade Act of 2015" and the "Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015," by a vote of 62-37. 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. Rubio voted with 47 other Republican senators to approve the bill.[53][54]
Trade promotion authority
On June 24, 2015, by a vote of 60-38, the Senate approved trade promotion authority (TPA) as part of HR 2146 - Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act. Rubio was one of two Republicans who did not vote on the bill. After, Senate Republican leadership honored a pledge to support trade adjustment assistance (TAA) by passing the measure as part of HR 1295 - Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 by voice vote. The House passed HR 1295 the following day, on June 25, 2015, and both TPA and TAA were signed into law on June 29, 2015.[55][56][57]
2016 Budget proposal[edit]
On May 5, 2015, the Senate voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 51-48. The non-binding resolution will be used to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. The vote marked the first time since 2009 that Congress approved a joint budget resolution. All 44 Democrats voted against the resolution. Rubio voted with 50 other Republican senators to approve the bill.[58][59][60]
Defense spending authorization[edit]
On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed S 1356 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 by a vote of 91-3. 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.[61][62] Rubio and five Republicans did not vote.[63] On November 5, 2015, the House passed the bill by a vote of 370-58, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.[64]
On June 18, 2015, the Senate passed HR 1735 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 by a vote of 71-25. 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." Rubio voted with 48 Republicans, 21 Democrats and one Independent to approve the bill.[65] The House passed the bill on May 15, 2015.[66] President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.[67]
2015 budget[edit]
On October 30, 2015, the Senate passed HR 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 by a vote of 64-35. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.[68] Rubio voted with 34 Republicans against the bill.[69] It passed the House on October 28, 2015.[70] 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 7, 2015, the Senate voted to approve HR 1191 - 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 98-1. 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. Rubio voted with 52 other Republican senators to approve the bill. Senator Tom Cotton (Ark.) was the only Republican who voted against the bill.[71][72]
Hire More Heroes Act of 2015
On September 10, 2015, the Senate voted to filibuster the measure to disapprove of the Iran nuclear deal by a vote of 58-42.[73] Sixty votes were needed to proceed to HJ Res 61 - the Hire More Heroes Act of 2015, the legislative vehicle the Senate was expected to use to disapprove of the Iran nuclear deal. Rubio voted with 53 other Republicans and four Democrats to proceed to the measure of disapproval.[74]
Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 follow up votes
On September 15, 2015, the Senate voted for a second time to filibuster the measure to disapprove of the Iran nuclear deal by a vote of 56-42.[75] Sixty votes were needed to proceed to HJ Res 61 - the Hire More Heroes Act of 2015, the legislative vehicle the Senate was expected to use to disapprove of the Iran nuclear deal. Rubio voted with 51 Republicans and four Democrats to proceed to the measure of disapproval.[76] The legislation was voted on for a third time on September 17, and it failed for a third time by a vote of 56-42.[77]
Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 fourth vote
On September 17, 2015, the Senate voted to filibuster a vote on S.Amdt.2656 to S.Amdt.2640 by a vote of 53-45. 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."[78] Rubio did not vote.[79]
Domestic[edit]
USA FREEDOM Act of 2015[edit]
On June 2, 2015, the Senate 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 67-32. The legislation revised HR 3199 - the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 by terminating 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." Rubio voted with 29 Republicans, one Democrat and one independent against the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[80][81]
Loretta Lynch AG nomination[edit]
On April 23, 2015, the Senate voted to confirm Loretta Lynch as United States Attorney General by a vote of 56-43. All 44 Democratic senators voted to confirm Lynch. Rubio voted with 42 other Republican senators against Lynch's confirmation.[82]
Cyber security[edit]
On October 27, 2015, the Senate passed S 754 - the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 by a vote of 74-21.[83] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Rubio and four other Republicans did not vote.[84]
Immigration[edit]
On October 20, 2015, the Senate voted against proceeding to a vote on S 2146 - the Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act by a vote of 54-45. The bill proposed withholding federal funding from "sanctuary jurisdictions" that violate the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 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."[85] Rubio voted with 51 Republicans and two Democrats in favor of proceeding to the bill.[86]
113th Congress[edit]
The 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.[87] The Senate confirmed 13,949 out of 18,323 executive nominations received (76.1 percent). For more information pertaining to Rubio's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[88]
National security[edit]
Committee vote on Syria[edit]
- See also: United States involvement in Syria
On September 4, 2013, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee narrowly approved an authorization for President Obama to use limited force against Syria. It was approved by a 10-7 vote.[89][90]
The vote came after a three-hour briefing with top Obama administration officials, including Secretary of State John Kerry and James Clapper, the director of national intelligence.[89]
Of the nine Democratic members and eight Republican members that make up the committee, seven Democrats and three Republicans voted in favor, while five Republicans and two Democrats opposed the authorization.[89] A single "present" vote was cast by Ed Markey (D). Rubio was one of the five Republicans who opposed the authorization.[91]
John Brennan CIA nomination[edit]
Rubio voted for the confirmation of John Brennan as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. The nomination was confirmed by the Senate on March 7, 2013, with a vote of 63 - 34. Most Democrats supported the nomination, while Republicans were somewhat divided with roughly one-third supporting the nomination.[92]
Economy[edit]
Farm bill[edit]
On February 4, 2014, the Democratic controlled Senate approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, also known as the Farm Bill.[93] It passed the Senate with a vote of 68-32. 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 will kick in when prices drop; however, cuts to the food stamp program cut an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[94] Rubio voted with 22 other Republican senators against the bill.
2014 Budget[edit]
On January 16, 2014, the Democratic-controlled Senate approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.[95][96] The Senate voted 72-26 for the 1,582 page bill, with 17 Republicans and 55 Democrats voting in favor of the bill.[96] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[97] 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 left the Affordable Care Act without any drastic cuts.
Rubio voted with 25 other Republican members against the bill.[95][96]
Government shutdown[edit]
- See also: United States budget debate, 2013
During the shutdown in October 2013, 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, 2013, just hours before the debt ceiling deadline. The bill to reopen the government, H.R. 2775, 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.[98] The final vote on H.R. 2775 was 81-18, with all 18 votes against the bill from Republican members. Rubio voted with the Republican Party against the bill.[99]
No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013[edit]
Rubio voted against H.R.325 -- No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013. The bill passed the Senate on January 31, 2013, with a vote of 64 - 34. 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.[92]s
Immigration[edit]
Mexico-U.S. border[edit]
Rubio voted against Senate Amendment 1197 -- Requires the Completion of the Fence Along the United States-Mexico Border. The amendment was rejected by the Senate on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 39 - 54. The purpose of the amendment was to require the completion of 350 miles of fence described in the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 before registered provisional immigrant status may be granted. It would also require 700 miles of fence be completed before the status of registered provisional immigrants may be changed to permanent resident status. The vote followed party lines.[92]
Social issues[edit]
Violence Against Women (2013)[edit]
Rubio voted against S.47 -- Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013. The bill was passed by the Senate on February 12, 2013, with a vote of 78 - 22. 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.[92]
Previous congressional sessions[edit]
Fiscal Cliff[edit]
Rubio 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 one of five Republicans that voted against the bill. The bill was passed in the Senate by an 89 - 8 vote on January 1, 2013.[100]
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Issues[edit]
National security[edit]
Letter to Iran[edit]
On March 9, 2015, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) wrote a letter to Iran's leadership, warning them that signing a nuclear deal with the Obama administration without congressional approval was merely an "executive agreement." The letter also stated that "The next president could revoke such an executive agreement with the stroke of a pen and future Congresses could modify the terms of the agreement at any time." The letter was signed by 47 Republican members of the Senate. Rubio was one of the 47 who signed the letter. No Democrats signed it.[101]
The letter caused backlash from both the Obama administration and members of Congress.[102] Vice President Joe Biden said of the letter, "In thirty-six years in the United States Senate, I cannot recall another instance in which senators wrote directly to advise another country — much less a longtime foreign adversary — that the president does not have the constitutional authority to reach a meaningful understanding with them."[103]
Drones filibuster[edit]
- See also: Rand Paul filibuster of John Brennan's CIA Nomination in March 2013
On March 6, 2013, Senator Rand Paul (R) led a 13-hour filibuster of President Obama's CIA Director nominee, John Brennan. Paul started the filibuster in order to highlight his concerns about the administration's drone policies. In particular, Paul said he was concerned about whether a drone could be used to kill an American citizen within the United States border without any due process involved. Paul and other civil liberties activists were critical of President Obama for not offering a clear response to the question. A total of 14 senators joined Paul in the filibuster—13 Republicans and one Democrat.[104][105][106]
Rubio was one of the 13 Republican senators who joined Paul in his filibuster.[107][108]
Thirty Republican senators did not support the filibuster.[109][110][111]
The day after the filibuster, Attorney General Eric Holder sent a letter to Paul, responding to the filibuster. Holder wrote, "Does the president have the authority to use a weaponized drone to kill an American not engaged in combat on U.S. soil? The answer to that is no."[112]
Immigration[edit]
Secure border[edit]
“The only way we're going to ever make progress on this issue is to first deal with illegal immigration, secure the border, win people's confidence that in a reality this problem is under control,” Rubio said on August 10, 2014.[113]
Other[edit]
Chief of staff[edit]
Rubio announced on April 11, 2014, that his longtime chief of staff Cesar Conda was leaving his post to take a position with Rubio’s PAC, Reclaim America.[114]
Obama and Castro handshake[edit]
Rubio criticized President Obama on December 10, 2013, after the president shook hands with Cuban leader Raul Castro at the memorial service for Nelson Mandela.[115]
“If the president was going to shake his hand, he should have asked him about those basic freedoms Mandela was associated with that are denied in Cuba,” Rubio said.[115]
Healthcare[edit]
Obamacare ad buy[edit]
Rubio sent a letter on September 3, 2013, to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius that asked why the agency spent at least $8.7 million to promote the Affordable Care Act through television ads.[116][117]
“Until critical questions can be answered regarding the availability and type of health insurance to be provided by ObamaCare, it is unconscionable to spend taxpayer dollars to promote and advertise ObamaCare plans that have yet to be finalized. While the Administration should be abandoning this disastrous law, instead it is imprudently and blindly promoting poor policies that will harm Americans and American businesses, and misappropriating public funds in an effort to sell bad ideas to good people,” he wrote.
HHS spokeswoman Joanne Peters defended the administration’s decision to spend money on the issue. “Starting Oct. 1, millions of Americans will be able to access quality, affordable health coverage for the first time, and we will continue educating and informing the uninsured of this opportunity,” she wrote in an e-mail.[117]
Petition to defund Obamacare[edit]
- See also: Campaign for Liberty #Issues
Senators Rand Paul and Marco Rubio agreed on defunding President Barack Obama’s health care law in August 2013 and both of the senators gathered petitions to defund the law.[118]
Social issues[edit]
Education reform[edit]
On February 10, 2014, Rubio unveiled a series of education reform proposals. Three of those education reform proposals aimed to reduce the cost of college and graduate school.[119] One of the proposals called for private investment groups to pay for tuition in exchange for a percentage of future earnings. It would not replace federally subsidized student loans, but would instead provide an alternative to students who do not want to take on the cost of college as debt.[119]
Economy[edit]
Janet Yellen nomination[edit]
Rubio said on November 21, 2013, that he opposed Janet Yellen’s nomination to be the next head of the Federal Reserve, saying her expansive views on monetary policy risk creating asset bubbles.[120]
Endorsements[edit]
Ken Cuccinelli[edit]
Fundraising luncheon[edit]
- See also: Virginia gubernatorial election, 2013
On September 16, 2013, Rubio was featured as a special guest at a fundraising luncheon for Ken Cuccinelli’s gubernatorial bid in Virginia.[121]
The September 2013 fundraiser also offered a business roundtable and an opportunity for photos for the more generous donors, where contributions to attend the event range from $50 to $25,000.[121]
Tom Cotton[edit]
- See also: United States Senate elections in Arkansas, 2014
Rubio announced on September 17, 2013, his endorsement of Tom Cotton, in the Senate race in Arkansas.[122]
“Once elected, we can be confident that Tom will be another conservative friend in Washington who will ensure that our children and grandchildren inherit an exceptional America from this generation. He won’t stand down when it comes to repealing ObamaCare, fighting to lower our runaway debt, and turning back the tide of big government that has taken over Washington in recent years," Rubio said.[122]
Mitch McConnell[edit]
- See also: United States Senate elections in Kentucky, 2014
Rubio announced on October 20, 2013, his endorsement for McConnell over Matt Bevin, his tea party challenger.[123]
He said, "I do support Sen. McConnell's bid for re-election. I think he's trying to lead our conference. It's a diverse conference with a lot of different opinions. That's a tough job to begin with. And of course, he's got to represent his own state."[123]
Presidential preference[edit]
2012
- See also: Endorsements by state officials of presidential candidates in the 2012 election
Marco Rubio endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[124]
Elections[edit]
2016[edit]
Senate[edit]
- See also: United States Senate election in Florida, 2016
The race for Florida's U.S. Senate seat was one of nine competitive battleground races in 2016 that that helped Republicans maintain control of the Senate. Incumbent Sen. Marco Rubio (R) defeated U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy (D), Iraq war veteran Paul Stanton (L), and nine independent and write-in candidates in the general election, which took place on November 8, 2016. According to Politico, Rubio was “the first Republican senator from the Sunshine State ever to win reelection in a presidential election year.”[125][126]
The heated race was full of personal attacks. Rubio called Murphy "hyper-partisan," "a rubber stamp for, God forbid, a Clinton presidency," and accused him of fabricating his qualifications. A CBS Miami report questioned Murphy's claims of being a certified public accountant and small business owner. Murphy's campaign called the report "deeply false."[127][128][129][130]
Murphy attacked Rubio for missing votes and abandoning Florida voters while campaigning for president. During an interview, he said, "Sen. Rubio has the worst vote attendance record of any Florida senator in nearly 50 years," a statement PolitiFact rated as "mostly true." He also accused Rubio of being a political opportunist. Murphy's spokeswoman Galia Slayen said, "Marco Rubio is willing to abandon his responsibility to Floridians and hand over our country's national security to Donald Trump, as long as it advances his own political career."[131]
In his victory speech, Rubio said, “[I] hope that I and my colleagues as we return to work in Washington D.C. can set a better example how political discourse should exist in this country. And I know people feel betrayed and you have a right to. Every major institution in our society has failed us — the media, the government, big business, Wall Street, academia — they have all failed us. So people are so frustrated and angry. But we must channel that anger and frustration into something positive. Let it move us forward as energy to confront and solve our challenges and our problems.”[132]
| U.S. Senate, Florida General Election, 2016 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Vote % |
Votes |
| |
Republican |
Marco Rubio Incumbent |
52% |
4,835,191 |
| |
Democratic |
Patrick Murphy |
44.3% |
4,122,088 |
| |
Libertarian |
Paul Stanton |
2.1% |
196,956 |
| |
Independent |
Bruce Nathan |
0.6% |
52,451 |
| |
Independent |
Tony Khoury |
0.5% |
45,820 |
| |
Independent |
Steven Machat |
0.3% |
26,918 |
| |
Independent |
Basil Dalack |
0.2% |
22,236 |
| |
N/A |
Write-in |
0% |
160 |
| Total Votes |
9,301,820 |
| Source: Florida Division of Elections |
| U.S. Senate, Florida Republican Primary, 2016 |
| Candidate |
Vote % |
Votes |
Marco Rubio Incumbent |
72% |
1,029,830 |
| Carlos Beruff |
18.5% |
264,427 |
| Dwight Young |
6.4% |
91,082 |
| Ernie Rivera |
3.2% |
45,153 |
| Total Votes |
1,430,492 |
Source: Florida Division of Elections
|
| U.S. Senate, Florida Democratic Primary, 2016 |
| Candidate |
Vote % |
Votes |
Patrick Murphy |
58.9% |
665,985 |
| Alan Grayson |
17.7% |
199,929 |
| Pam Keith |
15.4% |
173,919 |
| Roque De La Fuente |
5.4% |
60,810 |
| Reginald Luster |
2.6% |
29,138 |
| Total Votes |
1,129,781 |
Source: Florida Division of Elections
|
| U.S. Senate, Florida Libertarian Primary, 2016 |
| Candidate |
Vote % |
Votes |
Paul Stanton |
73.5% |
2,946 |
| Augustus Invictus Sol |
26.5% |
1,063 |
| Total Votes |
4,009 |
Source: Florida Division of Elections
|
Campaign themes[edit]
The following issues were listed on Rubio's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.
| “
|
- Strong Families: Strong families are the core of American greatness: Without strong families, America’s strong values will not endure, and the American Dream will disappear. Being raised in a stable home by a mother and a father is an incredible privilege but, unfortunately, one that is increasingly rare.Too often in recent years, through both economic and social policy, Washington has tried to compete with families rather than support and defend them. It has left American families weaker than they once were, and the institutions that teach values and support families, such as churches and civil society groups, are ailing, too.
- Common Core: Common Core has been used by the Obama Administration to turn the Department of Education into a national school board. This effort to coerce states into adhering to national curriculum standards is the wrong way to help our children attain the best education, and it must be stopped.
- Jobs: Since joining the Senate, Marco has worked tirelessly to help Florida businesses compete in the 21st century economy. As a member of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee, Marco knows that Washington’s failure to cut taxes and reduce regulations is hurting the ability of Florida businesses – especially our 2.3 million small businesses – to create jobs and increase wages for all workers.
- Energy: America is blessed with abundant energy resources. Thanks to new technology and innovation, our country is poised to become the world’s energy superpower even as our emissions have been declining. If we harness our energy potential in the right way, and let innovation flourish, we will ensure that energy is affordable for consumers and families, help businesses grow and create jobs, protect our environment, strengthen our national security, and increase America’s influence around the world.
- Terrorism: The chaos in Iraq and Syria over the last several years has allowed the terrorist group ISIS, also known as the Islamic State or ISIL, to become a threat of global proportions, with the capacity to inspire and carry out attacks here in the United States.
[133]
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| —Marco Rubio's campaign website, https://marcorubio.com/issues/
|
Presidency[edit]
- See also: Marco Rubio presidential campaign, 2016 and Presidential election, 2016
Rubio was a Republican candidate for the office of President of the United States in 2016. On April 13, 2015, Rubio announced his presidential run on a conference call with donors. He referred to himself as "uniquely qualified" for the nomination. The call came hours before a scheduled campaign rally in Miami.[134]
On March 15, 2016, Rubio suspended his presidential campaign after coming in second to Donald Trump in the Florida Republican primary.[135] Rubio told his supporters in Miami, Florida, that "after tonight, it is clear that while we are on the right side, this year, we will not be on the winning side."[136]
Previously, in May 2014, when ABC reporter Jonathan Karl asked Rubio if he thought he was ready to be president, Rubio said, “I do … but I think that’s true for multiple other people that would want to run … I mean, I’ll be 43 this month, but the other thing that perhaps people don’t realize, I’ve served now in public office for the better part of 14 years. Most importantly, I think a president has to have a clear vision of where the country needs to go and clear ideas about how to get it there and I think we’re very blessed in our party to have a number of people that fit that criteria."[137] Sixteen senators have been elected to the presidency, including President Barack Obama.[138]
2010[edit]
On November 2, 2010, Rubio won election to the United States Senate. He defeated Kendrick B. Meek (D), Alexander Andrew Snitker (L), Bernie DeCastro (I), Charlie Crist (I), Sue Askeland (I), Rick Tyler (I), Lewis Jerome Armstrong (I), Bobbie Bean (I), Bruce Ray Riggs (I), Piotr Blass (I), Richard Lock (I), Belinda Gail Quarterman-Noah (I), Geroge Drake (I), Robert Monroe (I), Howard Knepper (I) and Carol Ann Joyce LaRose (I) in the general election.[139]
| U.S. Senate, Florida General Election, 2010 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Vote % |
Votes |
| |
Republican |
Marco Rubio |
48.9% |
2,645,743 |
| |
Democratic |
Kendrick B. Meek |
20.2% |
1,092,936 |
| |
Libertarian |
Alexander Andrew Snitker |
0.5% |
24,850 |
| |
Constitution Party of Florida |
Bernie DeCastra |
0.1% |
4,792 |
| |
Independent |
Charlie Crist |
29.7% |
1,607,549 |
| |
Independent |
Sue Askeland |
0.3% |
15,340 |
| |
Independent |
Rick Tyler |
0.1% |
7,397 |
| |
Independent |
Lewis Jerome Armstrong |
0.1% |
4,443 |
| |
Independent |
Bobbie Bean |
0.1% |
4,301 |
| |
Independent |
Bruce Ray Riggs |
0.1% |
3,647 |
| |
Independent |
Piotr Blass |
0% |
47 |
| |
Independent |
Richard Lock |
0% |
18 |
| |
Independent |
Belinda Gail Quarterman-Noah |
0% |
18 |
| |
Independent |
George Drake |
0% |
13 |
| |
Independent |
Robert Monroe |
0% |
6 |
| |
Independent |
Howard Knepper |
0% |
4 |
| |
Independent |
Carol Ann Joyce LaRosa |
0% |
2 |
| Total Votes |
5,411,106 |
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.
| Year |
Office |
Result |
Contributions |
| 2016 |
U.S. Senate, Florida |
✔ |
$21,951,478 |
| 2010 |
U.S. Senate (Florida) |
✔ |
$21,741,330 |
| Grand total raised |
$43,692,808 |
|
Source: Follow the Money
|
2016[edit]
Rubio won re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2016. During that election cycle, Rubio's campaign committee raised a total of $21,951,478 and spent $16,170,436.[140] This is more than the average $10.08 million spent by U.S. Senate winners in 2016.[141]
Cost per vote[edit]
Rubio spent $3.34 per general election vote received in 2016.
| U.S. Senate, Florida, 2016 - Marco Rubio Campaign Contributions |
| Total Raised |
$21,951,478 |
| Total Spent |
$16,170,436 |
| Total Raised by Election Runner-up |
$14,705,775 |
| Total Spent by Election Runner-up |
$13,599,590 |
| Top contributors to Marco Rubio's campaign committee |
| Club for Growth | $179,991 |
| Elliott Management | $137,700 |
| Goldman Sachs | $84,000 |
| Fanjul Corp | $73,660 |
| Blackstone Group | $65,500 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee |
| Retired | $3,639,265 |
| Securities & Investment | $1,397,897 |
| Republican/Conservative | $1,002,687 |
| Real Estate | $902,364 |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $633,030 |
| Source: Open Secrets |
2013[edit]
Lobbyist contributions[edit]
In an analysis by Open Secrets of the Top 10 Recipients of Contributions from Lobbyists in 2013, Rubio was 1 of 115 members of Congress who did not report any contributions from lobbyists in 2013 as of July 3, 2013.[142]
2010[edit]
Rubio won election to the U.S. Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Rubio's campaign committee raised a total of $21,741,330 and spent $21,638,315.[143]
| U.S. Senate, Florida, 2010 - Marco Rubio Campaign Contributions |
| Total Raised |
$21,741,330 |
| Total Spent |
$21,638,315 |
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent |
$13,680,424 |
| Total Spent by General Election Opponent |
$13,608,676 |
| Top contributors to Marco Rubio's campaign committee |
| Club for Growth | $353,891 |
| Elliott Management | $121,476 |
| Senate Conservatives Fund | $108,754 |
| Flo-Sun Inc | $44,200 |
| State Farm Insurance | $34,582 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee |
| Retired | $1,799,224 |
| Republican/Conservative | $978,627 |
| Securities & Investment | $703,088 |
| Real Estate | $528,002 |
| Health Professionals | $382,503 |
To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section. | |
|---|
Breakdown of the source of Rubio's campaign funds before the 2010 election.
|
Personal Gain Index[edit]
- See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)
The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:
- Changes in Net Worth
- The Donation Concentration Metric
PGI: Change in net worth[edit]
- See also: Changes in Net Worth of U.S. Senators and Representatives (Personal Gain Index) and Net worth of United States Senators and Representatives
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Rubio's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $259,019 and $860,000. That averages to $559,509.50, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican senators in 2012 of $6,956,438.47. Rubio ranked as the 79th most wealthy senator in 2012.[144] Between 2009 and 2012, Rubio's starting negative calculated net worth[145] increased. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[146]
| Marco Rubio Yearly Net Worth |
|---|
| Year | Average Net Worth |
|---|
| 2009 | $-40,127 |
| 2012 | $559,509 |
| Growth from 2009 to 2012: | N/A |
| Average annual growth: | N/A |
| Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[147] |
The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress.
PGI: Donation Concentration Metric[edit]
- See also: The Donation Concentration Metric (U.S. Congress Personal Gain Index)
Filings required by the Federal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated by OpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Rubio received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Retired industry.
From 2009-2014, 21.09 percent of Rubio's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[148]
| Marco Rubio Campaign Contributions |
| Total Raised |
$29,607,365 |
| Total Spent |
$26,847,272 |
| Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee |
| Retired | $2,836,680 |
| Securities & Investment | $1,077,931 |
| Republican/Conservative | $1,034,524 |
| Real Estate | $774,775 |
| Misc Finance | $521,634 |
| % total in top industry | 9.58% |
| % total in top two industries | 13.22% |
| % total in top five industries | 21.09% |
Analysis[edit]
Ideology and leadership[edit]
- See also: GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Rubio was a "rank-and-file Republican," as of July 22, 2014. This was the same rating Rubio received in June 2013.[149]
Like-minded colleagues[edit]
The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[150]
|
Rubio most often votes with:
Tim Scott
Joe Manchin
|
Rubio least often votes with:
Susan Collins
Ben Cardin
|
Lifetime voting record[edit]
- See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives
According to the website GovTrack, Marco Rubio missed 156 of 1,412 roll call votes from January 2011 to September 2015. This amounts to 11 percent, which is worse than the median of 1.6 percent among current senators as of September 2015.[151]
Congressional staff salaries[edit]
- See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives
The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Rubio paid his congressional staff a total of $2,245,565 in 2011. He ranked 17th on the list of the lowest paid Republican senatorial staff salaries and ranked 23rd overall of the lowest paid senatorial staff salaries in 2011. Overall, Florida ranked second in average salary for senatorial staff. The average U.S. Senate congressional staff was paid $2,529,141.70 in fiscal year 2011.[152]
National Journal vote ratings[edit]
- See also: National Journal vote ratings
Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year.
2013[edit]
Rubio ranked 17th in the conservative rankings in 2013.[153]
2012[edit]
Rubio ranked 17th in the conservative rankings in 2012.[154]
2011[edit]
Rubio ranked 13th in the conservative rankings in 2011.[155]
Voting with party[edit]
The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.
2014[edit]
Rubio voted with the Republican Party 79.2 percent of the time, which ranked 42nd among the 45 Senate Republican members as of July 2014.[156]
2013[edit]
Rubio voted with the Republican Party 84.4 percent of the time, which ranked 38th among the 46 Senate Republican members as of June 2013.[157]
Personal[edit]
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Rubio and his wife, Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio, have been married since 1998. They are the parents of four children. They live in West Miami.[158]
2013 worst year[edit]
Rubio was named by The Hill as a member of Congress who had one of the worst years in 2013.[159]
Recent news[edit]
The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for the terms Marco Rubio Florida Senate. These results are automatically generated from Google. Ballotpedia does not curate or endorse these articles.
See also[edit]
- United States Senate election in Florida, 2016
- Endorsements by state officials of presidential candidates in the 2012 election
- Florida
- U.S. Senate delegation from Florida
- United States Senate
- United States Senate elections, 2014
- Presidential election, 2016
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- ↑ Breitbart, "AWOL: Meet The GOP Senators Who Refused to Stand With Rand," March 7, 2013
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- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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- ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth from either 2004 (if the member entered office in 2004 or earlier) or the member's first year in office (as noted in the chart below).
- ↑ This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
- ↑ This figure was calculated using median asset data from the Census Bureau. Please see the Congressional Net Worth data for Ballotpedia spreadsheet for more information on this calculation.
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