Alan Lowenthal

Democratic Party

U.S. House California District 47

Tenure

2013 - Present

Term ends

2023

Years in position

Prior offices

California State Assembly

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California State Senate

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Compensation

Base salary

$174,000

Net worth

(2012) $1,657,028

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Hobart College

Graduate

The Ohio State University

Ph.D

The Ohio State University

Personal

Religion

Jewish

Profession

Professor

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Alan Lowenthal (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California's 47th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2013. His current term ends on January 3, 2023.

Lowenthal (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California's 47th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.

He was first elected to the seat in 2012.

From 2012 to 2018, Lowenthal has captured an average of 60 percent of the vote in each general election.

Lowenthal served in the California State Assembly from 1998-2004 and was a member of the Long Beach City Council from 1992-1998. Lowenthal is also a former member of the California State Senate, representing District 27 from 2004 to 2012.[1]

To read about Lowenthal's campaign themes—including jobs, education, Medicare and Social Security, and the environment— click here. To read about his key votes, click here.

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

## Contents

* 1 Biography
* 2 Career
* 3 Committee assignments
* 3.1 U.S. House
* 3.1.1 2017-2018
* 3.1.2 2015-2016
* 3.1.3 2013-2014
* 3.2 State senate
* 3.2.1 2011-2012
* 3.2.2 2009-2010
* 4 Key votes
* 4.1 Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2020
* 4.2 Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress
* 4.3 Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018
* 4.4 114th Congress
* 4.4.1 Economic and fiscal
* 4.4.1.1 Trade Act of 2015
* 4.4.1.2 Defense spending authorization
* 4.4.1.3 2016 Budget proposal
* 4.4.1.4 2015 budget
* 4.4.2 Foreign Affairs
* 4.4.2.1 Iran nuclear deal
* 4.4.2.2 Export-Import Bank
* 4.4.3 Domestic
* 4.4.3.1 USA FREEDOM Act of 2015
* 4.4.3.2 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
* 4.4.3.3 Cyber security
* 4.4.4 Immigration
* 4.5 113th Congress
* 4.6 National security
* 4.6.1 NDAA
* 4.6.2 DHS Appropriations
* 4.6.3 CISPA (2013)
* 4.7 Economy
* 4.7.1 Farm bill
* 4.7.2 2014 Budget
* 4.7.3 Government shutdown
* 4.7.4 Federal Pay Adjustment Act
* 4.8 Immigration
* 4.8.1 Morton Memos Prohibition
* 4.9 Healthcare
* 4.9.1 Healthcare Reform Rules
* 4.10 Social issues
* 4.10.1 Abortion
* 5 Issues
* 5.1 American response in Syria
* 5.2 Legislative scorecard
* 6 Elections
* 6.1 2020
* 6.2 2018
* 6.3 2016
* 6.4 2014
* 6.5 2012
* 6.6 2008
* 7 Campaign themes
* 7.1 2020
* 7.2 2016
* 7.3 2012
* 8 Presidential preference
* 8.1 2020
* 8.2 2016
* 9 Campaign donors
* 9.1 Comprehensive donor history
* 9.2 2018
* 9.3 2016
* 9.3.1 Cost per vote
* 9.4 2014
* 9.4.1 Cost per vote
* 9.5 2012
* 9.5.1 Cost per vote
* 9.6 2010 (Off-cycle)
* 9.7 2008
* 10 Personal Gain Index
* 10.1 PGI: Change in net worth
* 10.2 PGI: Donation Concentration Metric
* 11 Analysis
* 11.1 Ideology and leadership
* 11.2 Lifetime voting record
* 11.3 Like-minded colleagues
* 11.4 National Journal vote ratings
* 11.4.1 2013
* 11.5 Voting with party
* 11.5.1 2014
* 11.5.2 2013
* 12 See also
* 13 External links
* 14 Footnotes

## Biography[edit]

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Lowenthal has a B.A. from Hobart College and a Ph.D. from Ohio State University. He was a professor at California State University-Long Beach in community psychology from 1969 until he retired.

## Career[edit]

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

* 2013-Present: U.S. Representative from California's 47th Congressional District
* 2004-2012: California State Senate
* 1998-2004: California State Assembly
* 1992-1998: Member, Long Beach City Council
* 1967: Graduated from Ohio State University with Ph.D.
* 1965: Graduated from Ohio State University with M.A.
* 1962: Graduated from Hobart College with B.A.

## Committee assignments[edit]

### U.S. House[edit]

#### 2021-2022

Lowenthal was assigned to the following committees:[Source]

* Committee on Natural Resources
* Energy and Mineral Resources, Chair
* Water, Oceans, and Wildlife
* Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States
* Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
* Highways and Transit
* Water Resources and Environment
* Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation

#### 2019-2020

Lowenthal was assigned to the following committees:[Source]

* Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
* Committee on Natural Resources

#### 2017-2018[edit]

At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Lowenthal was assigned to the following committees:[3]

* Committee on Natural Resources
* Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

#### 2015-2016[edit]

Lowenthal served on the following committees:[4]

* Foreign Affairs Committee
* Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific
* Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere
* Natural Resources Committee
* Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, Ranking Member
* Subcommittee on Water, Power, and Oceans
* Subcommittee on Federal Lands

#### 2013-2014[edit]

Lowenthal served on the following committees:[5][6]

* Foreign Affairs Committee
* Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia and Emerging Threats
* Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade
* Natural Resources Committee
* Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs
* Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources

### State senate[edit]

#### 2011-2012[edit]

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lowenthal served on these committees:

* Budget and Fiscal Review

* Subcommittee on Resources, Environmental Protection, Energy and Transportation

* Education, Chair

* Subcommittee on Sustainable School Facilities, Chair

* Environmental Quality Committee, California State Senate
* Fisheries and Aquaculture Committee, California Legislature
* Insurance Committee, California Senate
* Legislative Ethics Committee, California Senate, Vice Chair
* Transportation and Housing Committee, California Senate

#### 2009-2010[edit]

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lowenthal served on these committees:

* Transportation and Housing (Chair)[7]
* Banking, Finance and Insurance[8]
* Budget and Fiscal Review[9]
* Environmental Quality[10]
* Energy, Utilities and Communications[11]

## 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.[12]

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.[13]

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.[14]

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.[15]

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.[16]

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.[17]

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.[18]

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.[19]

* 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.[20]

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.[21]

Voted Nay 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.[22]

Voted Nay 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.[23]

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[24]

Voted Nay 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.[25]

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

Bill Passed (240-186) on February 9, 2018
Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018.[26]

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.[27]

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.[28]

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.[29]

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.[30]

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.[31]

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.[32]

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.[33]

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.)[34]

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.[35]

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.[36]

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.[37]

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.[38]

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.[39]

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.[40]

* 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[41]

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.[42]

Voted Nay 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.[43]

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.[44]

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.[45]

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.[46]

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.[47]

Voted Nay 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.[48]

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.[49]

### 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] For more information pertaining to Lowenthal'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

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. Lowenthal was one of 144 Democrats to vote against the bill.[53][54]
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. Lowenthal was one of 157 Democrats to vote against the measure.[55][56]
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.). Lowenthal was one of 158 Democrats to vote against the amendment.[57][58]
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. Lowenthal was one of 175 Democrats to vote in favor of HR 1295.[59][60]

##### 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." Lowenthal voted with 142 other Democrats and eight Republicans against the bill.[61] 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.[62]

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.[63][64] Lowenthal voted with 48 other Democrats and nine Republicans against the bill.[65] 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.[66]

##### 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 Lowenthal, voted against the resolution.[67][68][69]

##### 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.[70] Lowenthal voted with 186 Democrats and 79 Republicans in favor of the bill.[71] It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015.[72] 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. Lowenthal voted with 176 Democrats to approve the bill.[73][74]

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. Lowenthal voted with 161 Democrats for the bill.[75][76]

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." Lowenthal voted with 185 Democrats against the bill.[77][78]

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. Lowenthal voted with 185 Democrats against the resolution.[79][80]

##### 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.[81] Lowenthal voted with 185 Democrats and 127 Republicans in favor of the bill.[82]

#### 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." Lowenthal voted with 40 Democrats and 47 Republicans against the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[83][84]

##### 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. Lowenthal voted with 179 Democrats against the bill.[85][86]

##### 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.[87] Lowenthal voted with 43 Democrats and 19 Republicans against the bill.[88]

On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[89] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Lowenthal voted with 78 Democrats and 37 Republicans against the bill.[90]

#### Immigration[edit]

On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[91] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Lowenthal voted with 134 Democrats and two Republicans against the bill.[92]

### 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.[93] For more information pertaining to Lowenthal's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[94]

### National security[edit]

#### NDAA[edit]

Lowenthal voted against 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.[95]

#### DHS Appropriations[edit]

Lowenthal 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.[96]

#### CISPA (2013)[edit]

Lowenthal voted against 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.[97]

### Economy[edit]

#### Farm bill[edit]

On January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, known as the Farm Bill.[98] The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill provides for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop.[99][100] However, cuts to the food stamp program cut an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[100] Lowenthal voted with 102 other Democratic representatives against the bill.

#### 2014 Budget[edit]

On January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.[101][102] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.[102] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[103] It included a 1 percent increase in the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel, a $1 billion increase in Head Start funding for early childhood education, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and the protection of the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Lowenthal joined with the majority of the Democratic party and voted in favor of the bill.[101][102]

#### 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.[104] 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.[105] Lowenthal voted against the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[106]

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.[107] 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. Lowenthal voted for HR 2775.[108]

#### Federal Pay Adjustment Act[edit]

Lowenthal 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.[109]

### Immigration[edit]

#### Morton Memos Prohibition[edit]

Lowenthal 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.[110] The vote largely followed party lines.[111]

### Healthcare[edit]

#### Healthcare Reform Rules[edit]

Lowenthal 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.[112]

### Social issues[edit]

#### Abortion[edit]

Lowenthal 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.[113]

## Issues[edit]

### American response in Syria[edit]

See also: United States involvement in Syria

On August 29, 2013, 53 House Democrats signed a letter written by California Rep. Barbara Lee that called for a congressional resolution on strikes and cautioned that the situation in Syria "should not draw us into an unwise war—especially without adhering to our constitutional requirements."[114][115] The letter also called on the Obama administration to work with the U.N. Security Council “to build international consensus” condemning the alleged use of chemical weapons. Lowenthal was one of the 53 Democrats in the House to sign the letter.[114][115]

### Legislative scorecard[edit]

Capitol Weekly, California's major weekly periodical covering the state legislature, publishes an annual legislative scorecard to pin down the political or ideological leanings of every member of the legislature based on how they voted on an assortment of bills in the most recent legislative session. The 2009 scores were based on votes on 19 bills, but did not include how legislators voted on the Proposition 1A (2009). On the scorecard, "100" is a perfect liberal score and "0" is a perfect conservative score.[116][117]

On the 2009 legislative scorecard, Lowenthal ranked as a 100. He was one of eight state senators the publication identified as voting in what they defined as a "liberal" way in every vote they ranked.[118]

## Elections[edit]

### 2020[edit]

See also: California's 47th Congressional District election, 2020

General election

##### General election for U.S. House California District 47

Incumbent Alan Lowenthal defeated John Briscoe in the general election for U.S. House California District 47 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

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|

✔ |

| Alan Lowenthal (D)  |

63.3

| 197,028

| John Briscoe (R) |

36.7

| 114,371

* * *

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

| Total votes: 311,399

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Nonpartisan primary election

##### Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 47

The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House California District 47 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Alan Lowenthal (D)  |

45.4

| 72,759
✔ |

| John Briscoe (R) |

16.8

| 27,004

| Amy Phan West (R) |

14.5

| 23,175

| Peter Mathews (D)  |

11.0

| 17,616

| Jalen McLeod (D)  |

8.7

| 13,955

| Sou Moua (R)  |

3.7

| 5,866

* * *

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

| Total votes: 160,375

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#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* Shawn Roshan (D)
* Josef Vernon Hodgkins (D)

### 2018[edit]

See also: California's 47th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

##### General election for U.S. House California District 47

Incumbent Alan Lowenthal defeated John Briscoe in the general election for U.S. House California District 47 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Alan Lowenthal (D)  |

64.9

| 143,354

| John Briscoe (R) |

35.1

| 77,682

* * *

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

| Total votes: 221,036
(100.00% precincts reporting)

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Nonpartisan primary election

##### Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 47

Incumbent Alan Lowenthal and John Briscoe defeated David Clifford in the primary for U.S. House California District 47 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Alan Lowenthal (D)  |

60.6

| 70,539
✔ |

| John Briscoe (R) |

21.6

| 25,122

| David Clifford (R)  |

17.8

| 20,687

* * *

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

| Total votes: 116,348

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### 2016[edit]

See also: California's 47th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Alan Lowenthal (D) defeated Andy Whallon (R) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Lowenthal and Whallon defeated Sanford Kahn (R) in the top-two primary on June 7, 2016.[119][120]

U.S. House, California District 47 General Election, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Alan Lowenthal Incumbent | 63.7% | 154,759
| Republican  |  Andy Whallon  | 36.3% | 88,109
Total Votes | 242,868
Source: California Secretary of State

U.S. House, California District 47 Primary, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  |  Alan Lowenthal Incumbent | 66.1% | 90,595
| Republican  | Andy Whallon | 21.9% | 30,054
| Republican  |  Sanford Kahn  | 11.9% | 16,364
Total Votes | 137,013
Source: California Secretary of State

### 2014[edit]

See also: California's 47th Congressional District elections, 2014

Lowenthal won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. He and Andy Whallon (R) advanced past the blanket primary on June 3, 2014, unopposed.[121] Lowenthal went on to defeat Whallon in the general election on November 4, 2014.[122]

U.S. House, California District 47 General Election, 2014

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Alan Lowenthal Incumbent | 56% | 69,091
| Republican  |  Andy Whallon  | 44% | 54,309
Total Votes | 123,400
Source: California Secretary of State

### 2012[edit]

See also: California's 47th Congressional District elections, 2012

Lowenthal won the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing California's 47th District.[1] He and Gary DeLong (R) advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012, defeating Peter Mathews (D), Jay Shah (D), Usha Shah (D), Steve Foley (R), Sanford Kahn (R) and Steve Kuykendall (R). Lowenthal went on to defeat DeLong in the general election on November 6, 2012.[123][124]

U.S. House, California District 47 General Election, 2012

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Alan Lowenthal | 56.6% | 130,093
| Republican  |  Gary DeLong  | 43.4% | 99,919
Total Votes | 230,012
Source: California Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"
U.S. House, California District 47 Open Primary, 2012

Candidate | Vote % | Votes
Alan Lowenthal (D) | 33.8% | 27,356
Gary DeLong (R) | 29.4% | 23,831
Steven Kuykendall (R)  | 10.8% | 8,769
Peter Mathews (D)  | 9.8% | 7,951
Steve Foley (R)  | 7.2% | 5,848
Sanford Kahn (R)  | 3.2% | 2,563
Usha Shah (D)  | 2.9% | 2,350
Jay Shah (D)  | 2.8% | 2,273
Total Votes | 80,941

### 2008[edit]

In 2008 Lowenthal was re-elected to the California State Senate, District 27. He finished with 171,668 votes, while his opponent Allen Wood finished with 83,628 votes.[125] Lowenthal raised $612,938 for his campaign fund.

California State Senate, District 27

Candidates  | Votes
Alan Lowenthal (D) |  171,668
Allen Wood (R)  |  83,268

## Campaign themes[edit]

### 2020[edit]

#### Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Alan Lowenthal did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

### 2016[edit]

The following issues were listed on Lowenthal's official website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

|  “  |

* Campaigns, voting, and elections: In the California State Legislature, I led the charge in creating an independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, which took redistricting out of the hands of politicians and back into the hands of the people. I wholeheartedly support federal legislation that would aim to do the same.

* Environmental protection and sustainability: As a member of the House Natural Resources Committee, I have the honor of serving on the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, and the Subcommittee on Water and Power. It is my role to help ensure that our country’s natural resources are managed in the most sustainable and responsible way possible, and to strike the proper balance between our public lands’ many uses.

* Veterans and military service: America must not shortchange the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. I am deeply committed to ensuring that our nation’s veterans and their families are cared for in a way that honors their service to our nation. Just as the military pledges to leave no soldier behind on the battlefield, I do not intend to leave any veteran behind when they return home.

* Human rights and civil rights: Human rights violations that are committed around the world must not go unnoticed and unreported. I believe that the United States must be a leader in the promotion of global human rights, especially with our trade partners and international allies. Increased trade and relations with countries around the world should go hand in hand with the advancement of human rights. As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, I am proud to advocate for strong human rights protections in every avenue of America’s foreign relations.

[126]

|  ”

|
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—Alan Lowenthal's official website, http://lowenthal.house.gov

### 2012[edit]

Lowenthal's campaign website listed the following issues:[127]

|  “  |

* Jobs

Excerpt: "California is at the leading edge of green technology innovation and the creation of “green collar jobs.” Alan Lowenthal will aggressively pursue the funding and legislation necessary to support and expand these job-creating technologies and industries, and to keep them in California."

* Education

Excerpt: "Good education leads to good jobs. Alan Lowenthal was one of the first innovators to put this into practice; as a College Professor he created the groundbreaking Long Beach Compact Program, bringing together schools, local business, and government to plan and develop curriculum that prepares students for jobs waiting after graduation."

* Protecting Medicare and Social Security

Excerpt: "Medicare and Social Security aren’t political football – they are vital, successful programs which provide crucial support and independence to millions of seniors and disabled citizens. Alan Lowenthal will fight the ideological and partisan attacks on these crucial services."

* Prioritizing Public Safety and our Schools

Excerpt: "Alan took a stand in the legislature to eliminate local government slush funds and gave that money to our police, firefighters, and schools. He will make the tough decisions, and stand up to the politicians and the special interests funding them to make sure the safety of our neighborhoods and quality of our schools are the top priority."

* Clean Environment and Clean Technology

Excerpt: "Alan Lowenthal is regularly recognized by organizations like the Sierra Club and the California League of Conservation Voters as one of the most effective protectors of the environment and clean communities. Alan wrote the laws that cleaned up millions of tons of pollutants from the port, helping clean our air and lower asthma and other pollution-related diseases in our community."

[126]

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## Presidential preference[edit]

### 2020[edit]

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

Lowenthal did not formally endorse a candidate in the 2020 presidential election.

### 2016[edit]

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

Lowenthal did not formally endorse a candidate in the 2016 presidential election.

## 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.

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Alan Lowenthal campaign contribution history

Year | Office | Result | Contributions
2018 | U.S. House California District 47 |  ✔ | $696,052
2016 | U.S. House, California District 47 |  ✔ | $720,441
2014 | U.S. House (California, District 47) |  ✔ | $823,270
2012 | U.S. House California District 47 |  ✔ | $1,210,251
Grand total raised | $3,450,014

Source: Follow the Money

### 2018[edit]

U.S. House California District 47 2018 election - Campaign Contributions

Top industry contributors to Alan Lowenthal's campaign in 2018
Labor | $186,000.00
Energy & Natural Resources | $55,550.00
Health | $50,575.00
Government Agencies/Education/Other | $32,826.09
Transportation | $30,500.00
Total Raised in 2018 | $696,052.40
Source: Follow the Money

U.S. House California District 47 2018 election - Campaign Contributions

Top individual contributors to Alan Lowenthal's campaign in 2018
CORNFIELD, DAVID J | $8,100.00
CAMPION, SONYA LYNN | $5,400.00
CORNFIELD, LINDA ARCHER | $5,400.00
TOWNSEND, CHRISTOPHER | $5,400.00
ERICKSON, DAVID | $5,400.00
Total Raised in 2018 | $696,052.40
Source: Follow the Money

### 2016[edit]

Lowenthal won re-election to the U.S. House in 2016. During that election cycle, Lowenthal's campaign committee raised a total of $720,441 and spent $567,209.[128] This is less than the average $1.46 million spent by U.S. House winners in 2016.[129]

#### Cost per vote[edit]

Lowenthal spent $3.67 per general election vote received in 2016.

U.S. House, California District 47, 2016 - Alan Lowenthal Campaign Contributions

Total Raised | $720,441
Total Spent | $567,209
Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $69,963
Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $68,024
Top contributors to Alan Lowenthal's campaign committee
JStreetPAC| $11,650
AES Corp| $10,000
American Academy of Family Physicians| $10,000
American Crystal Sugar| $10,000
Carpenters & Joiners Union| $10,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Transportation Unions| $66,500
Building Trade Unions| $50,200
Public Sector Unions| $47,500
Health Professionals| $34,550
Lawyers/Law Firms| $33,650
Source: Open Secrets

### 2014[edit]

Lowenthal won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. During that election cycle, Lowenthal's campaign committee raised a total of $823,270 and spent $506,596.[130] This is less than the average $1.45 million spent by House winners in 2014.[131]

#### Cost per vote[edit]

Lowenthal spent $7.33 per general election vote received in 2014.

U.S. House, California District 47, 2014 - Alan Lowenthal Campaign Contributions

Total Raised | $823,270
Total Spent | $506,596
Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $60,080
Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $59,582
Top contributors to Alan Lowenthal's campaign committee
Applied Business Concepts| $10,400
American Crystal Sugar| $10,000
American Society of Anesthesiologists| $10,000
Carpenters & Joiners Union| $10,000
Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers| $10,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Transportation Unions| $69,000
Building Trade Unions| $64,000
Public Sector Unions| $44,600
Industrial Unions| $39,000
Health Professionals| $37,685

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

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

Below are Lowenthal's FEC reports.[132]

Alan Lowenthal (2014) Campaign Finance Reports

Report| Date Filed| Beginning Balance| Total Contributions
for Reporting Period| Expenditures| Cash on Hand
April Quarterly[133]| April 15, 2013| $39,710.71| $153,936.67| $(29,385.13)| $164,262.25
July Quarterly[134]| July 15, 2013| $164,262.25| $112,321.76| $(55,678.54)| $220,905.47
October Quarterly[135]| October 15, 2013| $220,905.47| $98,624.55| $(45,615.52)| $273,914.50
Year-End[136]| January 31, 2014| $273,914| $85,845| $(43,611)| $316,148
April Quarterly[137]| April 15, 2014| $316,148| $89,119| $(71,545)| $333,723
Pre-Primary[138]| May 22, 2014| $333,723| $13,697| $(20,409)| $327,011
July Quarterly[139]| July 14, 2014| $327,011| $78,205| $(39,354)| $365,886
October Quarterly[140]| October 15, 2014| $365,886| $140,749| $(101,304)| $405,332
| | | Running totals|
| | | $772,497.98| $(406,902.19)|

### 2012[edit]

Lowenthal won election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Lowenthal's campaign committee raised a total of $1,210,251 and spent $1,171,131.[141] This is less than the average $1.5 million spent by House winners in 2012.[142]

#### Cost per vote[edit]

Lowenthal spent $9.00 per vote received in 2012.

| U.S. House, California District 47, 2012 - Alan Lowenthal Campaign Contributions

Total Raised | $1,210,251
Total Spent | $1,171,131
Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $1,439,651
Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $1,418,740
Top contributors to Alan Lowenthal's campaign committee
Girardi & Keese| $17,500
Amalgamated Transit Union| $10,000
American Assn for Justice| $10,000
American Federation of Teachers| $10,000
American Medical Assn| $10,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Public Sector Unions| $75,000
Retired| $67,850
Leadership PACs| $58,250
Candidate Committees| $55,750
Lawyers/Law Firms| $53,400

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

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Breakdown of the source of Lowenthal's campaign funds before the 2012 election.

### 2010 (Off-cycle)[edit]

Lowenthal raised no money in the 2010 election cycle.

### 2008[edit]

Senator Lowenthal speaks about SB 9 and 19

In 2008 Lowenthal raised $612,938 in campaign donations. His top four contributors are listed below.[143]

Donor  |  Amount

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Operating Engineers Local 12  |  $14,400
California Teachers Association |  $14,400
Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters  |  $14,400
SEIU California State Council  |  $14,400

## 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, Lowenthal's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $779,057 and $2,535,000. That averages to $1,657,028, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic representatives in 2012 of $5,700,168.36. Lowenthal ranked as the 166th most wealthy representative in 2012.[144] Between 2011 and 2012, Lowenthal's calculated net worth[145] increased by an average of 51 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[146]

Alan Lowenthal Yearly Net Worth

Year| Average Net Worth
2011| $1,095,228
2012| $1,657,028
Growth from 2011 to 2012:| 51%
Average annual growth:| 51%[147]
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[148]
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). Lowenthal received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Public Sector Unions industry.

From 2011-2014, 25.95 percent of Lowenthal's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[149]

Alan Lowenthal Campaign Contributions

Total Raised | $1,844,526
Total Spent | $1,476,730
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Public Sector Unions| $111,100
Building Trade Unions| $99,500
Transportation Unions| $97,000
Retired| $91,700
Lawyers/Law Firms| $79,275
% total in top industry| 6.02%
% total in top two industries| 11.42%
% total in top five industries| 25.95%

## Analysis[edit]

### Ideology and leadership[edit]

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

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Lowenthal was a moderate Democratic follower as of July 2014.[150]

### Lifetime voting record[edit]

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

According to the website GovTrack, Lowenthal missed 15 of 1,709 roll call votes from January 2013 to September 2015. This amounted to 0.9 percent, which was lower than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[151]

### 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.[152]

Lowenthal most often votes with:

* Suzanne Bonamici
* Chris Gibson

Lowenthal least often votes with:

* Jim Matheson
* Randy Weber

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### 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]

Lowenthal ranked 8th in the liberal rankings in 2013.[153]

### Voting with party[edit]

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

#### 2014[edit]

Lowenthal voted with the Democratic Party 95.1 percent of the time, which ranked 29th among the 204 House Democratic members as of July 2014.[154]

#### 2013[edit]

Lowenthal voted with the Democratic Party 96.2 percent of the time, which ranked 60th among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.[155]

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## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 CNN, "California Districts Race - 2012 Election Center," accessed December 1, 2012
2. ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "Alan Lowenthal," accessed June 17, 2011
3. ↑ U.S. House Clerk, "Official Alphabetical List of the House of Representatives of the United States One Hundred Fifteenth Congress," accessed February 2, 2017
4. ↑ U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk, "Committee Information," accessed February 18, 2015
5. ↑ CQ.com - Roll Call, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress," accessed January 18, 2013
6. ↑ Congressman Alan Lowenthal, California's 47th District, "Committees and Caucuses," accessed January 25, 2013
7. ↑ California Senate, "Members of the Senate Transportation and Housing committee," accessed March 1, 2009
8. ↑ California Senate, "Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Finance and Insurance," accessed March 1, 2009
9. ↑ California Senate, "California Budget and Fiscal Review committee membership," accessed March 1, 2009 (dead link)
10. ↑ California Senate, "Senate Environmental Quality committee membership list," accessed March 1, 2009 (dead link)
11. ↑ California Senate, "Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications committee membership," accessed March 1, 2009 (dead link)
12. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 434," accessed December 13, 2018
13. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 284," June 21, 2018
14. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 282," June 21, 2018
15. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 434," accessed March 12, 2019
16. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 549," October 3, 2017
17. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 344," June 29, 2017
18. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 342," June 29, 2017
19. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 256," May 4, 2017
20. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 405," September 26, 2018
21. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 399," September 13, 2018
22. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 313," June 28, 2018
23. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 257," June 8, 2018
24. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 216," May 22, 2018
25. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 127," March 22, 2018
26. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 69," February 9, 2018
27. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 60," February 6, 2018
28. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 44," January 22, 2018
29. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 33," January 18, 2018
30. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 708," December 21, 2017
31. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 692," December 19, 2017
32. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 670," December 7, 2017
33. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 637," November 16, 2017
34. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 589," October 26, 2017
35. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 557," October 5, 2017
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58. ↑ Politico, "Trade turnaround: House backs new power for Obama," June 18, 2015
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73. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1191 - Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015," accessed May 16, 2015
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91. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 4038 - the American SAFE Act of 2015," accessed November 20, 2015
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