Joyce Beatty

Democratic Party

U.S. House Ohio District 3

Tenure

2013 - Present

Term ends

2023

Years in position

Prior offices

Ohio House of Representatives

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Compensation

Base salary

$174,000

Net worth

(2012) $2,641,516.50

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Central State University

Graduate

Wright State University

Personal

Religion

Christian: Baptist

Contact

Official website

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Joyce Beatty (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Ohio's 3rd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2013. Her current term ends on January 3, 2023.

Beatty (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 3rd Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Beatty was elected vice chair of the Congressional Black Caucus in 2018.[1]

Beatty is a former Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 27. She was appointed to the seat in 1999 and served until term-limited in 2008.

Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Beatty is an average Democratic member of Congress, meaning she will vote with the Democratic Party on the majority of bills.

## Contents

* 1 Career
* 2 Noteworthy Events
* 2.1 Arrested, July 2021
* 3 Committee assignments
* 3.1 U.S. House
* 3.1.1 2017-2018
* 3.1.2 2015-2016
* 3.1.3 2013-2014
* 4 Elections
* 4.1 2020
* 4.1.1 Candidate profile
* 4.2 2018
* 4.3 2016
* 4.4 2014
* 4.5 2012
* 5 Campaign themes
* 5.1 2020
* 5.1.1 Campaign website
* 5.2 2014
* 5.3 2012
* 6 Key votes
* 6.1 Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2020
* 6.2 Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress
* 6.3 Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018
* 6.4 114th Congress
* 6.4.1 Economic and fiscal
* 6.4.1.1 Trade Act of 2015
* 6.4.1.2 Defense spending authorization
* 6.4.1.3 2016 Budget proposal
* 6.4.1.4 2015 budget
* 6.4.2 Foreign Affairs
* 6.4.2.1 Iran nuclear deal
* 6.4.2.2 Export-Import Bank
* 6.4.3 Domestic
* 6.4.3.1 USA FREEDOM Act of 2015
* 6.4.3.2 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
* 6.4.3.3 Cyber security
* 6.4.4 Immigration
* 6.5 113th Congress
* 6.6 National security
* 6.6.1 NDAA
* 6.6.2 DHS Appropriations
* 6.6.3 CISPA (2013)
* 6.7 Economy
* 6.7.1 Government shutdown
* 6.7.2 Federal Pay Adjustment Elimination
* 6.8 Immigration
* 6.8.1 Morton Memos Prohibition
* 6.9 Healthcare
* 6.9.1 Healthcare Reform Rules
* 6.10 Social issues
* 6.10.1 Abortion
* 7 Presidential preference
* 7.1 2020
* 7.2 2016
* 8 Campaign donors
* 8.1 Comprehensive donor history
* 8.2 2018
* 8.3 2016
* 8.3.1 Cost per vote
* 8.4 2014
* 8.4.1 Cost per vote
* 8.5 2012
* 8.5.1 Cost per vote
* 9 Personal Gain Index
* 9.1 PGI: Change in net worth
* 9.2 PGI: Donation Concentration Metric
* 10 Analysis
* 10.1 Ideology and leadership
* 10.2 Like-minded colleagues
* 10.3 Lifetime voting record
* 10.4 National Journal vote ratings
* 10.4.1 2013
* 10.5 Voting with party
* 10.5.1 2014
* 10.5.2 2013
* 11 Personal
* 12 See also
* 13 External links
* 14 Footnotes

## Career[edit]

Below is an abbreviated outline of Beatty's academic, professional, and political career:[2]

* 2013-Present: U.S. Representative from Ohio's 3rd Congressional District
* 2008-2012: Senior vice president of outreach and engagement, Ohio State University
* 1992-Present: President, Joyce Beatty & Associates
* 1999-2008: Ohio State Representative
* 1983-1992: Director, Montgomery County Department of Community Human Services
* 1983: Director, adult and elderly services, Montgomery County Mental Health Board
* 1979-1992: Professor, Capital University
* 1975-1983: Professor, Sinclair Community College
* 1973-1975: Earned an M.S. from Wright State University
* 1971-1975: Caseworker, City of Dayton
* 1968-1972: Earned a B.A. from Central State University

## Noteworthy Events[edit]

### Arrested, July 2021[edit]

Joyce Beatty (D) was arrested on July 15, 2021, along with several other lawmakers, at a protest over voting legislation at the U.S. Capitol. According to Capitol Police, the protestors violated a Washington law that prohibits crowding or blocking streets and certain areas of public buildings.[3]

## Committee assignments[edit]

### U.S. House[edit]

#### 2021-2022

Beatty was assigned to the following committees:[Source]

* Committee on Financial Services
* Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance
* Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion, Chair
* Joint Economic Committee

#### 2019-2020

Beatty was assigned to the following committees:

* Joint Economic Committee
* Committee on Financial Services

#### 2017-2018[edit]

At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Beatty was assigned to the following committees:[4]

* Committee on Financial Services

#### 2015-2016[edit]

Beatty served on the following committees:[5]

* Financial Services Committee
* Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance
* Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations

#### 2013-2014[edit]

Beatty served on the following committees:[6]

* Committee on Financial Services
* Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance
* Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations

## Elections[edit]

### 2020[edit]

See also: Ohio's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020

Ohio's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (April 28 Republican primary)

Ohio's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (April 28 Democratic primary)

General election

##### General election for U.S. House Ohio District 3

Incumbent Joyce Beatty defeated Mark Richardson, Nicholas Moss, and Angela Davis in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 3 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Joyce Beatty (D)  |

70.8

| 227,420

| Mark Richardson (R) |

29.1

| 93,569

| Nicholas Moss (Independent) (Write-in) |

0.0

| 92

| Angela Davis (Independent) (Write-in)  |

0.0

| 11

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 321,092

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Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3

Incumbent Joyce Beatty defeated Morgan Harper in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3 on April 28, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Joyce Beatty |

68.1

| 44,995

| Morgan Harper |

31.9

| 21,057

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 66,052

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Republican primary election

#####  Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3

Mark Richardson defeated Cleophus Dulaney in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3 on April 28, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

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|

✔ |

| Mark Richardson |

86.4

| 11,451

| Cleophus Dulaney |

13.6

| 1,797

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There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 13,248

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#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* Andrew Littler (R)

#### Candidate profile[edit]

Joyce Beatty

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: Yes

Political Office: U.S. House of Representatives (Assumed office: 2013); Ohio House of Representatives (1999-2008)

Biography: Beatty received a B.A. from Central State University and an M.S. from Wright State University. She completed all but her dissertation toward a doctoral degree from the University of Cincinnati. As of the election, Beatty had been president of Joyce Beatty and Associates Incorporated Consulting/Training Company since 1992. In the state House, she served as Democratic House leader. From 2008 to 2012, Beatty was senior vice president of outreach and engagement at Ohio State University. Beatty was a member of the Financial Services Committee and the Congressional Black Caucus in the U.S. House as of the election.

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Key Messages

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Beatty said she had a proven track record of getting things done for District 3 and emphasized her membership on the House Financial Services Committee.

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Beatty said she had secured millions of dollars in federal funds for the district, including $225 million to revitalize Columbus’ Near East Side and $45 million "to ensure more Ohio students can succeed in- and outside the classroom." She said her legislative record included helping pass bills combatting human trafficking, making permanent a tax deduction for teachers' out-of-pocket expenses, helping those who have experienced a stroke access care, and increasing financial literacy among college students.

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Beatty identified economic inequality, affordable housing, education, and healthcare as policy priorities. Expanding the Affordable Care Act and expanding access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields were among the policies in her platform.

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Sources: Columbus Monthly, "Seven Questions with Rep. Joyce Beatty," January 30, 2020, The Latern, "Ohio State-Area Congressional Candidates Debate for Democratic Nomination," February 3, 2020, The Columbus Dispatch, "US Rep. Joyce Beatty touts experience in primary race," February 26, 2020; Joyce Beatty's 2020 campaign website, "About Joyce," accessed March 9, 2020, Vote Smart, "Joyce Beatty's Biography," accessed March 9, 2020

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Ohio District 3 in 2020

### 2018[edit]

See also: Ohio's 3rd Congressional District election, 2018

General election

##### General election for U.S. House Ohio District 3

Incumbent Joyce Beatty defeated Jim Burgess in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 3 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

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|

✔ |

| Joyce Beatty (D)  |

73.6

| 181,575

| Jim Burgess (R)  |

26.4

| 65,040
|  | Other/Write-in votes |

0.0

| 62

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 246,677
(100.00% precincts reporting)

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Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3

Incumbent Joyce Beatty advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Joyce Beatty |

100.0

| 46,338

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| Total votes: 46,338

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Republican primary election

#####  Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3

Jim Burgess defeated Abdulkadir Haji in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

|
|
|

✔ |

| Jim Burgess |

93.1

| 19,559

| Abdulkadir Haji |

6.9

| 1,450

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There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

| Total votes: 21,009

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### 2016[edit]

See also: Ohio's 3rd Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Joyce Beatty (D) defeated John Adams (R) in the general election. Both ran unopposed in their respective primaries.[7]

U.S. House, Ohio District 3 General Election, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Joyce Beatty Incumbent | 68.6% | 199,791
| Republican  |  John Adams  | 31.4% | 91,560
Total Votes | 291,351
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

### 2014[edit]

See also: Ohio's 3rd Congressional District elections, 2014

Beatty ran for re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. She ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination in the primary election on May 6, 2014. She defeated John Adams (R) in the general election. The general election took place on November 4, 2014.[8]

U.S. House, Ohio District 3 General Election, 2014

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Joyce Beatty Incumbent | 64.1% | 91,769
| Republican  |  John Adams  | 35.9% | 51,475
| Write-in  |  Ralph A. Applegate (write-in)  | 0% | 17
Total Votes | 143,261
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

### 2012[edit]

See also: United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, 2012

Beatty won election to the U.S. House, representing Ohio's 3rd District. She defeated Priscilla Tyson, Ted Celeste and Mary Jo Kilroy in the Democratic Primary on March 6, 2012. She went on to defeat Chris Long (R), Richard Ehrbar III (L) and Bob Fitrakis (G) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]

The Washington Post listed the House of Representatives elections in Ohio in 2012 as one of the 10 states that could have determined whether Democrats retook the House or Republicans held their majority in 2013.[12] Ohio tied with Pennsylvania for ninth on the list.[12]

U.S. House, Ohio District 3 General Election, 2012

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Joyce Beatty | 68.3% | 201,897
| Republican  |  Chris Long  | 26.3% | 77,901
| Libertarian  |  Richard Ehrbar III  | 3.2% | 9,462
| Green  |  Bob Fitrakis  | 2.2% | 6,387
Total Votes | 295,647
Source: Ohio Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"
U.S. House, Ohio District 3 Democratic Primary, 2012

Candidate | Vote % | Votes
Joyce Beatty | 38.3% | 15,848
Mary Jo Kilroy  | 34.7% | 14,369
Priscilla Tyson  | 15.1% | 6,244
Ted Celeste  | 11.8% | 4,895
Total Votes | 41,356

## Campaign themes[edit]

### 2020[edit]

#### Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Joyce Beatty did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

#### Campaign website[edit]

Beatty’s campaign website stated the following:

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Jobs and Economy

As a small business owner, Joyce understands that America is strongest when we have a strong economy and an even stronger workforce. Throughout her time in Congress, Joyce has supported legislation that ensures every Central Ohioan and all Americans can earn a livable wage, guarantees equal pay for equal work, increases investment in workforce training and education, rewards entrepreneurial spirit and ingenuity, and provides ladders of opportunity to the American Dream.

Education

Joyce knows firsthand the life-changing effects of education. A former college administrator, Joyce wants every young person to have access to a high-quality education that equips them with the much-needed skills to be successful in- and outside the classroom no matter their zip code. In Congress, Joyce is fighting hard to reduce the rising cost of college and higher education, increase investment in our nation’s public schools, address the student loan debt crisis, and expand access to the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Healthcare

Healthcare is a right, not just a privilege for the financially fortunate, and Joyce believes that all Americans should be able to obtain high-quality, affordable healthcare. She supports expanding and strengthening the Affordable Care Act and continuing to invest in groundbreaking medical research, therapies and technologies to improve the health and well-being of generations of Americans.

Seniors

As our parents, mentors, and guides, seniors hold a special place in all of our hearts. That is why Joyce is fighting to protect the benefits that Central Ohio seniors worked a lifetime to earn. As Vice-Chair of the Democratic Caucus’ Seniors Task Force, Joyce supports expanding Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, and believes we should uphold the promises made to America’s seniors by strengthening these programs and ensuring their long-term solvency.

Women's Equality

Despite centuries of progressive change in our perception and treatment of women, America has yet to achieve full gender equality. Women still do not earn equal pay for equal work, sexual harassment and assault continues to make headlines, and a woman’s right to choose and access to birth control is under constant assault. In Congress, Joyce is working tirelessly to address these and the many other social, economic, and political disparities that still exist for women. As she likes to say, “When women succeed, America succeeds!”

Civil Rights and Voting Rights

Every American should be able to live their life free from discrimination, no matter what they look like, where they live, who they love, or disability status. Similarly, all Americans should have equal access to the ballot box, and any attempt to infringe upon that right poses a serious threat to our democracy. As an influential member of the Congressional Black Caucus and Deputy Vice-Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, Joyce is committed to creating an America not defined by our perceived differences and to making it easier for Americans to vote, not harder.

Criminal Justice Reform

We live in a nation that incarcerates its own citizens at a rate higher than any other country in the world. That is why Joyce believes our country needs to embrace the ideals of rehabilitation, restorative justice, and to reject harsh and ineffective treatment of non-violent criminals.

Addiction

Substance abuse has been an American crisis for decades, and while opioid abuse may be new to the media, it is all too common for millions of Americans, including countless Ohioan families. In fact, the State of Ohio has the unfortunate distinction of having the most opioid-related overdoses than any other state in the nation. Joyce is dedicated to helping individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders by breaking down barriers and increasing access to proven treatment options.

Defense and Veterans

Joyce is committed to keeping our country and all Americans safe at home and abroad, and is equally committed to all those who answered the call to serve in the Armed Forces. In Congress, she has continually supported increased funding for the military, our brave men and women in uniform, and our nation’s veterans.

LGBTQ Rights

Despite the tremendous progress we have made, there is clearly more that must be done to guarantee full equality for all people, especially LGBTQ+ Americans. No one should be the victim of discrimination, harassment, or bigotry because of who they love or how they identify. Joyce is dedicated to eliminating those barriers that prevent all Americans from enjoying full equality under the law and in our society.

Immigration

We our a nation of immigrants. We need an immigration system that values the dignity and humanity of all people. We need policies that are grounded in common sense. Joyce supports finding a pathway to full citizenship for undocumented immigrants and DREAMers and believes that the federal government has a responsibility to defend those seeking protection from oppression and violence.[13]

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—Joyce Beatty’s campaign website (2020)[14]

### 2014[edit]

Beatty listed the following issues on her campaign website:[15]

“  |

* Education: "Joyce Beatty will actively seek opportunities to bring public-private partnerships to central Ohio that work cooperatively with our community colleges and training centers to prepare students and participants for jobs that will be available immediately. These programs have been taking place in other parts of the country and with the amount of resources available in central Ohio and its strong workforce these partnerships should be a natural fit."
* Economy: "The government can help be a catalyst for innovation that may bring jobs in the future. By providing start-up loans to entrepreneurs and funding for equipment and technology the next operating system, life saving medical device, or internet applications could be developed right here in central Ohio."
* Medicare and Social Security: "Everyone, including Joyce Beatty, agrees that we must cut spending and tighten our belts; however, she would like to see a thorough review of discretionary spending before Congress makes cuts to Medicare. Medicare allows our older Americans to grow old without the fear that they will not have heath care. This is a system that should be looked as a triumph and be championed."

[13]

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—Joyce Beatty, Campaign website archive

### 2012[edit]

According to Beatty's website, her campaign themes included:

* Education: "Investing in our children’s education and ensuring an affordable college education is available are the most important investments we can make in our future."
* Social security: "I will stand up to anyone who attempts to cut funding to Medicare and Social Security..."
* The Economy: "...having a good paying job is the first step in having a good life and being able to provide for themselves and others."[16]

## Key votes[edit]

See also: Key votes

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### Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2020[edit]

### Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress[edit]

Key votes (click "show" to expand or "hide" to contract)

### Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018[edit]

For detailed information about each vote, click here.

* Votes on domestic policy (click to expand)

Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Conference report) (HR 2)

Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018
Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance through fiscal year 2023.[17]

Voted Nay on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2 (second vote))

Bill Passed (213-211) on June 21, 2018
Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance. It also proposed modifying the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously known as the food stamp program.[18]

Voted Nay on: Securing America’s Future Act of 2018 (HR 4760)

Bill Failed (193-231) on June 21, 2018
Proposed funding a border wall, limiting legal immigration, a mandatory worker verification program, allowing DACA recipients to apply for legal status, and preventing separation of families at the border.[19]

Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2)

Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018
Reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies some Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs.[20]

Voted Nay on: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (HR 36)

Bill Passed (237-189) on October 3, 2017
Proposed amending the federal criminal code to make it a crime for any person to perform or attempt to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus was 20 weeks or more. The bill provided exceptions for an abortion: (1) that was necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy was the result of rape or incest.[21]

Voted Nay on: Kate's Law (HR 3004)

Bill Passed (257-167) on June 29, 2017
Proposed increasing criminal penalties for individuals in the country illegally who were convicted of certain crimes, deported, and then re-entered the U.S. illegally.[22]

Voted Nay on: No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (HR 3003)

Bill Passed (228-195) on June 29, 2017
Proposed withholding federal funds from states and localities that chose not to follow federal immigration laws.[23]

Voted Nay on: American Health Care Act of 2017 (HR 1628)

Bill passed (217-213) on May 4, 2017
Proposed modifying the budgetary and fiscal provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare.[24]

* Votes on economic affairs and regulations (click to expand)

Voted Yea on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 6157)

Bill Passed (361-61) on September 26, 2018
Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.[25]

Voted Yea on: Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 5895)

Bill Passed (377-20) on September 13, 2018
Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs.[26]

Voted Yea on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 6157)

Bill Passed (359-49) on June 28, 2018
Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.[27]

Did not vote on: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 5895)

Bill Passed (235-179) on June 8, 2018
Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs.[28]

Voted Nay on: Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S 2155)

Bill Passed (258-159) on May 22, 2018
Proposed exempting some banks from the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act[29]

Voted Yea on: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1625)

Bill Passed (256-167) on March 22, 2018
Proposed providing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.[30]

Voted Yea on: The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892)

Bill Passed (240-186) on February 9, 2018
Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018.[31]

Voted Nay on: Further Extension Of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1892)

Bill Passed (245-182) on February 6, 2018
Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018.[32]

Voted Nay on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)

Bill Passed (266-150) on January 22, 2018
Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 8, 2018.[33]

Voted Nay on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)

Bill Passed (230-197) on January 18, 2018
Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 16, 2018.[34]

Voted Nay on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1370)

Bill Passed (231-188) on December 21, 2017
Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through January 19, 2018.[35]

Voted Nay on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)

Bill Passed (227-203) on December 19, 2017
Proposed providing for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.[36]

Voted Nay on: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes (HJ Res 123)

Bill Passed (235-193) on December 7, 2017
Proposed funding the government until December 22, 2017.[37]

Voted Nay on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)

Bill Passed (227-205) on November 16, 2017
Proposed amending the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses.[38]

Voted Nay on: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)

Bill Passed (216-212) on October 26, 2017
Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027. (This bill proposed adopting the Senate's budget resolution.)[39]

Voted Nay on: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)

Bill Passed (219-206) on October 5, 2017
Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027.[40]

Voted Nay on: Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3354)

Bill Passed (211-198) on September 14, 2017
Proposed providing FY2018 appropriations for the federal government. It combined 12 appropriations bills.[41]

Voted Yea on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (Included amendments to suspend the debt ceiling and fund the government) (HR 601)

Bill Passed (316-90) on September 8, 2017
Proposed suspending the debt ceiling and funding the government until December 8, 2017, and providing funding for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma relief efforts.[42]

Voted Yea on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 601)

Bill Passed (419-3) on September 6, 2017
Proposed providing $7.85 billion for disaster relief requirements, including response and recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey.[43]

Voted Nay on: Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (HR 10)

Bill passed (233-186) on June 8, 2017
Proposed amending the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, among other acts.[44]

Voted Yea on: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (HR 244)

Bill passed (309-118) on May 3, 2017
Proposed a $1.2 trillion budget to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2017.[45]

* Votes on foreign policy and national security issues (click to expand)

Voted Nay on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (HR 5515)

Bill Passed (351-66) on May 24, 2018
Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities[46]

Voted Nay on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 695)

Bill Passed (250-166) on January 30, 2018
Proposed providing appropriations for military functions administered by the Department of Defense and for other purposes, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018.[47]

Voted Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018—Conference report (HR 2810)

Bill Passed (356-70) on November 14, 2017
Proposed authorizing FY2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths.[48]

Voted Nay on: Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3219)

Bill Passed (235-192) on July 27, 2017
Proposed making appropriations for defense, military construction, Veterans Affairs, the Legislative Branch, energy and water development, and for other purposes for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2018.[49]

Voted Yea on: Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (HR 3364)

Bill Passed (419-3) on July 25, 2017
Proposed providing congressional review and measures to counter aggression by the governments of Iran, the Russian Federation, and North Korea, and for other purposes.[50]

Voted Yea on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180, second vote)

Bill Passed (380-35) on July 28, 2017
Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.[51]

Voted Nay on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180)

Bill Failed (241-163) on July 24, 2017
Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.[52]

Voted Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 2810)

Bill Passed (344-81) on July 14, 2017
Proposed authorizing fiscal year 2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It did not provide budget authority.[53]

Voted Yea on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 1301)

Bill passed (371-48) on March 8, 2017
The $577.9 billion fiscal year 2017 defense spending bill proposed $516.1 billion in base budget funding and $61.8 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism funding.[54]

### 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.[55][56] For more information pertaining to Beatty's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[57]

#### Economic and fiscal[edit]

##### Trade Act of 2015[edit]

See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015

Trade adjustment assistance
On June 12, 2015, the House rejected the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 126-302. Trade adjustment assistance (TAA) is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services. The measure was packaged with trade promotion authority (TPA), also known as fast-track authority. TPA is a legislative procedure that allows Congress to define "U.S. negotiating objectives and spells out a detailed oversight and consultation process for during trade negotiations. Under TPA, Congress retains the authority to review and decide whether any proposed U.S. trade agreement will be implemented," according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Beatty was one of 144 Democrats to vote against the bill.[58][59]
Trade promotion authority
On June 12, 2015, the House passed the trade promotion authority (TPA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015 —by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives the president fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent to Congress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill including trade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Beatty was one of 157 Democrats to vote against the measure.[60][61]
Trade promotion authority second vote
After the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) and trade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass the House together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment to HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining his or her original position on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Beatty was one of 158 Democrats to vote against the amendment.[62][63]
Trade adjustment assistance second vote
The House passed HR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. The Senate packaged trade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along with trade promotion authority (TPA), which Congress passed as part of HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Beatty was one of 175 Democrats to vote in favor of HR 1295.[64][65]

##### Defense spending authorization[edit]

On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Beatty voted with 142 other Democrats and eight Republicans against the bill.[66] 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.[67]

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.[68][69] Beatty voted with 134 other Democrats and 235 Republicans to approve the bill.[70] 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.[71]

##### 2016 Budget proposal[edit]

On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, including Beatty, voted against the resolution.[72][73][74]

##### 2015 budget[edit]

On October 28, 2015, the House passed HR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.[75] Beatty voted with 186 Democrats and 79 Republicans in favor of the bill.[76] It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015.[77] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.

#### Foreign Affairs[edit]

##### Iran nuclear deal[edit]

See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015

On May 14, 2015, the House approved HR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Beatty voted with 176 Democrats to approve the bill.[78][79]

Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
On September 11, 2015, the House rejected HR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approving the nuclear agreement with Iran. Beatty voted with 161 Democrats for the bill.[80][81]

Suspension of Iran sanctions relief
On September 11, 2015, the House approved HR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." Beatty voted with 185 Democrats against the bill.[82][83]

Presidential non-compliance of section 2
On September 10, 2015, the House passed H Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. House Republicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Beatty voted with 185 Democrats against the resolution.[84][85]

##### Export-Import Bank[edit]

On October 27, 2015, the House passed HR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods.[86] Beatty voted with 185 Democrats and 127 Republicans in favor of the bill.[87]

#### Domestic[edit]

##### USA FREEDOM Act of 2015[edit]

On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revised HR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Beatty voted with 141 Democrats and 196 Republicans to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[88][89]

##### Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act[edit]

On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Beatty voted with 179 Democrats against the bill.[90][91]

##### Cyber security[edit]

On April 23, 2015, the House passed HR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies.[92] Beatty voted with 134 Democrats and 220 Republicans to approve the bill.[93]

On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[94] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Beatty voted with 104 Democrats and 202 Republicans in favor of the bill.[95]

#### Immigration[edit]

On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[96] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Beatty voted with 134 Democrats and two Republicans against the bill.[97]

### 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.[98] For more information pertaining to Beatty's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[99]

### National security[edit]

#### NDAA[edit]

Beatty voted for 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.[100]

#### DHS Appropriations[edit]

Beatty voted against HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 that was largely along party lines.[101]

#### CISPA (2013)[edit]

Beatty voted for 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. The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[102]

### Economy[edit]

#### Government shutdown[edit]

See also: United States budget debate, 2013

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.[103] 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.[104] Beatty voted against the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[105]

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.[106] 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. Beatty voted for HR 2775.[107]

#### Federal Pay Adjustment Elimination[edit]

Beatty voted against HR 273 - Eliminates the 2013 Statutory Pay Adjustment for Federal Employees. The bill passed the House on February 15, 2013, with a vote of 261 - 154. The bill called for stopping a 0.5 percent pay increase for all federal workers from taking effect. The raises were projected to cost $11 billion over 10 years.[108]

### Immigration[edit]

#### Morton Memos Prohibition[edit]

Beatty voted against 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.[109] The vote largely followed party lines.[110]

### Healthcare[edit]

#### Healthcare Reform Rules[edit]

Beatty voted against 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 that all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.[111]

### Social issues[edit]

#### Abortion[edit]

Beatty voted against HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196 that largely followed party lines. The purpose of the bill was to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization.[112]

## Presidential preference[edit]

### 2020[edit]

See also: Presidential election in Ohio, 2020 and Democratic National Convention, 2020

Beatty endorsed Joe Biden (D) in the 2020 presidential election.[113]

### 2016[edit]

See also: Presidential election in Ohio, 2016 and Democratic National Convention, 2016

Beatty endorsed Hillary Clinton (D) in the 2016 presidential election.[114]

## Campaign donors[edit]

### Comprehensive donor history[edit]

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Joyce Beatty campaign contribution history

Year | Office | Result | Contributions
2018 | U.S. House Ohio District 3 |  ✔ | $1,085,116
2016 | U.S. House, Ohio District 3 |  ✔ | $1,123,645
2014 | U.S. House (Ohio, District 3) |  ✔ | $888,412
2012 | U.S. House Ohio District 3 |  ✔ | $812,493
Grand total raised | $3,909,666

Source: Follow the Money

### 2018[edit]

U.S. House Ohio District 3 2018 election - Campaign Contributions

Top industry contributors to Joyce Beatty's campaign in 2018
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | $371,351.33
Labor | $113,000.00
General Business | $86,400.00
Health | $72,950.00
Energy & Natural Resources | $45,000.00
Total Raised in 2018 | $1,085,116.27
Source: Follow the Money

U.S. House Ohio District 3 2018 election - Campaign Contributions

Top individual contributors to Joyce Beatty's campaign in 2018
RASMUSSEN, CINDY | $5,400.00
WEXNER, ABIGAIL S | $5,400.00
RASMUSSEN, STEPHEN S (STEVE) | $5,400.00
ROSS, JENELL | $3,500.00
Total Raised in 2018 | $1,085,116.27
Source: Follow the Money

### 2016[edit]

Beatty won re-election to the U.S. House in 2016. During that election cycle, Beatty's campaign committee raised a total of $1,123,645 and spent $648,574.[115] This is less than the average $1.46 million spent by U.S. House winners in 2016.[116]

#### Cost per vote[edit]

Beatty spent $3.25 per general election vote received in 2016.

U.S. House, Ohio District 3, 2016 - Joyce Beatty Campaign Contributions

Total Raised | $1,123,645
Total Spent | $648,574
Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $0
Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $0
Top contributors to Joyce Beatty's campaign committee
Nationwide| $42,300
L Brands| $20,400
JPMorgan Chase & Co| $17,900
Service Employees International Union| $15,000
Sheet Metal Workers Union| $12,500
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Insurance| $178,350
Securities & Investment| $74,600
Commercial Banks| $72,600
Lawyers/Law Firms| $52,802
Real Estate| $46,800
Source: Open Secrets

### 2014[edit]

Beatty won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. During that election cycle, Beatty's campaign committee raised a total of $888,412 and spent $612,031.[117] This is less than the average $1.45 million spent by House winners in 2014.[118]

#### Cost per vote[edit]

Beatty spent $6.67 per general election vote received in 2014.

U.S. House, Ohio District 3, 2014 - Joyce Beatty Campaign Contributions

Total Raised | $888,412
Total Spent | $612,031
Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $3,250
Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $3,059
Top contributors to Joyce Beatty's campaign committee
Nationwide| $27,950
L Brands| $24,500
American Electric Power| $17,100
Huntington Bancshares| $13,500
Cardinal Health| $11,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Insurance| $108,950
Commercial Banks| $67,050
Electric Utilities| $54,600
Lawyers/Law Firms| $51,200
Retail Sales| $42,000

To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section.

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Breakdown of the source of Beatty's campaign funds before the 2014 election.

Candidates for Congress were required to file up to seven main reports with the Federal Election Commission during the 2014 elections season. Below are Beatty’s reports.[119]

Joyce Beatty (2014) Campaign Finance Reports

Report| Date Filed| Beginning Balance| Total Contributions
for Reporting Period| Expenditures| Cash on Hand
April Quarterly[120]| April 15, 2013| $82,346.34| $43,347.49| $(53,650.30)| $72,043.53
July Quarterly[121]| July 15, 2013| $72,043.53| $102,051.13| $(43,802.88)| $130,291.78
October Quarterly[122]| October 15, 2013| $130,291.78| $101,837.87| $(40,218.80)| $191,910.85
Year-End Quarterly[123]| December 31, 2014| $195,510.00| $108,985.00| $(36,608.00)| $262,887.00
April Quarterly[124]| April 15, 2014| $262,887.28| $93,368.00| $(47,293.85)| $308,961.43
Pre-Primary[125]| April 23, 2014| $308,961.43| $12,084.04| $(8,395.35)| $312,650.12
July Quarterly[126]| August 27, 2014| $312,650.12| $118,539.31| $(76,183.59)| $355,005.84
October Quarterly[127]| Ostober 15, 2014| $355,005.84| $175,825.16| $(212,578.53)| $318,252.47
Pre-General[128]| October 23, 2014| $318,252.47| $21,400.00| $(13,513.75)| $326,138.72
| | | Running totals|
| | | $777,438| $(532,245.05)|

### 2012[edit]

Beatty won election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Beatty's campaign committee raised a total of $812,493 and spent $729,107.[129]

#### Cost per vote[edit]

Beatty spent $3.62 per vote received in 2012.

| U.S. House, Ohio District 3, 2012 - Joyce Beatty Campaign Contributions

Total Raised | $812,493
Total Spent | $729,107
Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $25,451
Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $25,233
Top contributors to Joyce Beatty's campaign committee
Nationwide| $24,750
Ohio State University| $21,900
Limited Brands| $17,500
American Electric Power| $14,000
JPMorgan Chase & Co| $10,200
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Lawyers/Law Firms| $45,200
Commercial Banks| $39,400
Public Sector Unions| $36,000
Insurance| $35,750
Retail Sales| $33,250

To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section.

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Breakdown of the source of Beatty's campaign funds before the 2012 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, Beatty's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $1,605,033 to $3,678,000. That averages to $2,641,516.50, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic House members in 2012 of $5,700,168.36. Beatty ranked as the 122nd most wealthy representative in 2012.[130] Between 2011 and 2012, Beatty's calculated net worth[131] increased by an average of 3 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[132]

Joyce Beatty Yearly Net Worth

Year| Average Net Worth
2011| $2,560,427
2012| $2,641,516
Growth from 2011 to 2012:| 3%
Average annual growth:| 3%[133]
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[134]
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). Beatty received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Insurance industry.

From 2011-2014, 29.72 percent of Beatty's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[135]

Joyce Beatty Campaign Contributions

Total Raised | $1,396,306
Total Spent | $1,040,260
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Insurance| $117,600
Commercial Banks| $92,200
Lawyers/Law Firms| $78,150
Electric Utilities| $72,350
Retail Sales| $54,750
% total in top industry| 8.42%
% total in top two industries| 15.03%
% total in top five industries| 29.72%

## Analysis[edit]

### Ideology and leadership[edit]

See also: GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Beatty was a rank-and-file Democrat as of August 2014.[136] Beatty was rated as a "moderate Democratic follower" in June 2013.

### 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.[137]

Beatty most often votes with:

* Adam Schiff
* Chris Gibson

Beatty least often votes with:

* Jim Matheson
* Jeff Duncan

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### Lifetime voting record[edit]

See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives

According to the website GovTrack, Beatty missed 28 of 1,752 roll call votes from January 2013 to September 2015. This amounted to 1.6 percent, which was lower than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[136]

### 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. Click the link above for the full ratings of all members of Congress.

#### 2013[edit]

Beatty ranked 93rd in the liberal rankings in 2013.[138]

### Voting with party[edit]

The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.

#### 2014[edit]

Beatty voted with the Democratic Party 95.5 percent of the time, which ranked 17th among the 204 House Democratic members as of August 2014.[139]

#### 2013[edit]

Beatty voted with the Democratic Party 96.2 percent of the time, which ranked 27th among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.[140]

## Personal[edit]

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Joyce Beatty is married to her husband, Otto.[141]

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## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ The Hill, "House Dems worry about lack of women of color in leadership," November 29, 2018
2. ↑ National Journal, "Ohio, 3rd House District," November 6, 2012
3. ↑ ‘’The New York Times’’, “Chairwoman of Congressional Black Caucus is arrested while protesting on Capitol Hill,” accessed July 16, 2021
4. ↑ U.S. House Clerk, "Official Alphabetical List of the House of Representatives of the United States One Hundred Fifteenth Congress," accessed February 2, 2017
5. ↑ U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk, "Committee Information," accessed February 20, 2015
6. ↑ CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress," accessed January 22, 2013
7. ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Ohio 2016 March Primary Candidate List," accessed March 11, 2016
8. ↑ Associated Press, "Ohio Primary Election Results," accessed May 7, 2014
9. ↑ WOSU NPR, "Filing deadline brings surprises along with candidates," December 8, 2011 (dead link)
10. ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Unofficial Election Results," accessed March 6, 2012
11. ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, Ohio," accessed November 11, 2012
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Washington Post, "The 10 states that will determine control of the House in 2012," accessed April 25, 2012
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
14. ↑ Joyce Beatty’s 2020 campaign website, “Issues,” accessed March 9, 2020
15. ↑ Campaign website, "Home," accessed February 6, 2014
16. ↑ Beatty For Congress, "Issues," accessed August 30, 2012
17. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 434," accessed December 13, 2018
18. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 284," June 21, 2018
19. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 282," June 21, 2018
20. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 434," accessed March 12, 2019
21. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 549," October 3, 2017
22. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 344," June 29, 2017
23. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 342," June 29, 2017
24. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 256," May 4, 2017
25. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 405," September 26, 2018
26. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 399," September 13, 2018
27. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 313," June 28, 2018
28. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 257," June 8, 2018
29. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 216," May 22, 2018
30. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 127," March 22, 2018
31. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 69," February 9, 2018
32. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 60," February 6, 2018
33. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 44," January 22, 2018
34. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 33," January 18, 2018
35. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 708," December 21, 2017
36. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 692," December 19, 2017
37. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 670," December 7, 2017
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63. ↑ Politico, "Trade turnaround: House backs new power for Obama," June 18, 2015
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