Tom McClintock

Republican Party

U.S. House California District 4

Tenure

2009 - 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) $-30,498

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

University of California, Los Angeles, 1988

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Tom McClintock (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California's 4th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 6, 2009. His current term ends on January 3, 2023.

McClintock (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California's 4th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.

In his 2018 re-election bid, McClintock defeated Jessica Morse (D) by a vote of 54.1 percent to 45.9 percent.

McClintock began his political career in the California State Assembly, serving from 1982 to 1992 and again from 1996 to 2000. He then served in the California State Senate from 2000 until his election to the U.S. House in 2008.

To read about McClintock's campaign themes— including the economy, immigration, budget, and natural resources— click here. To read about his key votes, click here.

Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, McClintock is a more moderate right of center Republican Party vote. As a result, he may break with the Republican Party line more than his fellow members.

## Contents

* 1 Career
* 2 Committee assignments
* 2.1 U.S. House
* 2.1.1 2017-2018
* 2.1.2 2015-2016
* 2.1.3 2013-2014
* 2.1.4 2011-2012
* 3 Key votes
* 3.1 Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2020
* 3.2 Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress
* 3.3 Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018
* 3.4 114th Congress
* 3.4.1 Economic and fiscal
* 3.4.1.1 Trade Act of 2015
* 3.4.1.2 Defense spending authorization
* 3.4.1.3 2016 Budget proposal
* 3.4.1.4 2015 budget
* 3.4.2 Foreign Affairs
* 3.4.2.1 Iran nuclear deal
* 3.4.2.2 Export-Import Bank
* 3.4.3 Domestic
* 3.4.3.1 USA FREEDOM Act of 2015
* 3.4.3.2 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
* 3.4.3.3 Cyber security
* 3.4.4 Immigration
* 3.5 113th Congress
* 3.6 National security
* 3.6.1 NDAA
* 3.6.2 DHS Appropriations
* 3.6.3 CISPA (2013)
* 3.7 Economy
* 3.7.1 Farm bill
* 3.7.2 2014 Budget
* 3.7.3 Government shutdown
* 3.7.4 2013 Farm Bill
* 3.7.5 Federal Pay Adjustment Act
* 3.8 Immigration
* 3.8.1 Morton Memos Prohibition
* 3.9 Healthcare
* 3.9.1 Healthcare Reform Rules
* 3.10 Social issues
* 3.10.1 Abortion
* 3.11 Government affairs
* 3.11.1 HR 676
* 3.12 Previous congressional sessions
* 3.12.1 Fiscal Cliff
* 4 Issues
* 4.1 Presidential preference
* 4.2 2016 presidential endorsement
* 4.3 Conservative Fight Club
* 5 Elections
* 5.1 2020
* 5.2 2018
* 5.3 2016
* 5.3.1 Campaign themes
* 5.4 2014
* 5.5 2012
* 5.6 Full history
* 6 Campaign themes
* 6.1 2020
* 6.2 2014
* 7 Campaign donors
* 7.1 Comprehensive donor history
* 7.2 2018
* 7.3 2016
* 7.3.1 Cost per vote
* 7.4 2014
* 7.4.1 Cost per vote
* 7.5 2012
* 7.5.1 Cost per vote
* 7.6 2010
* 8 Personal Gain Index
* 8.1 PGI: Change in net worth
* 8.2 PGI: Donation Concentration Metric
* 9 Analysis
* 9.1 Ideology and leadership
* 9.2 Like-minded colleagues
* 9.3 Lifetime voting record
* 9.4 Congressional staff salaries
* 9.4.1 Staff bonuses
* 9.5 National Journal vote ratings
* 9.5.1 2013
* 9.5.2 2012
* 9.5.3 2011
* 9.6 Voting with party
* 9.6.1 2014
* 9.6.2 2013
* 10 Personal
* 11 See also
* 12 External links
* 13 Footnotes

## Career[edit]

Below is an abbreviated outline of McClintock's academic, professional, and political career:[1]

* 2009-Present: U.S. Representative from California's 4th Congressional District
* 2003: Unsuccessful candidate for Governor of California
* 2000-2008: California State Senate
* 1992: Unsuccessful candidate for U.S. House
* 1982-1992, 1996-2000: California State Assembly
* 1988: Graduated from University of California, Los Angeles with B.A.

## Committee assignments[edit]

### U.S. House[edit]

#### 2021-2022

McClintock was assigned to the following committees:[Source]

* Committee on Judiciary
* Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties
* Immigration and Citizenship, Ranking Member
* Committee on Natural Resources
* Water, Oceans, and Wildlife
* National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands
* House Committee on Budget

#### 2019-2020

McClintock was assigned to the following committees:[Source]

* Committee on Natural Resources
* Committee on Judiciary

#### 2017-2018[edit]

At the beginning of the 115th Congress, McClintock was assigned to the following committees:[2]

* Committee on Budget
* Committee on Natural Resources

#### 2015-2016[edit]

McClintock served on the following committees:[3]

* Budget Committee
* Natural Resources Committee
* Subcommittee on Water, Power, and Oceans
* Subcommittee on Federal Lands, Chairman

#### 2013-2014[edit]

McClintock served on the following committees:[4]

* Committee on Budget
* Natural Resources Committee
* Subcommittee on Water and Power, Chairman
* Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation

#### 2011-2012[edit]

* Budget Committee
* Natural Resources Committee
* Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs
* Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
* Subcommittee on Water and Power, Chair

## 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 Nay 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.[5]

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.[6]

Voted Yea 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.[7]

Voted Nay 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.[8]

Voted Yea 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.[9]

Voted Yea 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.[10]

Voted Yea 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.[11]

Voted Yea 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.[12]

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

Voted Nay 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.[13]

Voted Nay 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.[14]

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.[15]

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.[16]

Voted Yea 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[17]

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.[18]

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.[19]

Voted Yea 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.[20]

Voted Yea 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.[21]

Voted Yea 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.[22]

Voted Yea 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.[23]

Voted Yea 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.[24]

Voted Yea 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.[25]

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.[26]

Voted Yea 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.)[27]

Voted Yea 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.[28]

Voted Yea 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.[29]

Voted Nay 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.[30]

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.[31]

Voted Yea 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.[32]

Voted Nay 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.[33]

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

Voted Yea 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[34]

Did not vote 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.[35]

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.[36]

Voted Yea 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.[37]

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.[38]

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.[39]

Voted Yea 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.[40]

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.[41]

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.[42]

### 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.[43][44] For more information pertaining to McClintock's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[45]

#### 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. McClintock was one of 158 Republicans to vote against TAA.[46][47]
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. McClintock was one of 191 Republicans to support the measure.[48][49]
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 their original positions on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). McClintock was one of 190 Republicans to vote in favor of the amendment.[50][51]
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. McClintock was one of 132 Republicans to vote against HR 1295.[52][53]

##### 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." McClintock voted with 227 other Republicans and 41 Democrats to approve the bill.[54] 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.[55]

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.[56][57] McClintock voted with 234 other Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill.[58] 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.[59]

##### 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, voted against the resolution. McClintock voted with 225 other Republicans to approve the bill.[60][61][62]

##### 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.[63] McClintock voted with 166 Republicans against the bill.[64] It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015.[65] 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. McClintock voted with 18 other Republican representatives against the bill.[66][67]

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. McClintock voted with 243 Republicans and 25 Democrats against the bill.[68][69]

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." McClintock voted with 244 Republicans and two Democrats for the bill.[70][71]

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. McClintock voted with 244 Republicans for the resolution.[72][73]

##### 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.[74] McClintock voted with 116 Republicans and one Democrat against the bill.[75]

#### 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." McClintock voted with 46 Republicans and 41 Democrats against the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[76][77]

##### 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. McClintock voted with 237 Republicans in favor of the bill.[78][79]

##### 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.[80] McClintock voted with 219 Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill.[81]

On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[82] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. McClintock voted with 36 Republicans and 79 Democrats against the bill.[83]

On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[84] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. McClintock voted with 36 Republicans and 79 Democrats against the bill.[85]

#### Immigration[edit]

On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[86] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. McClintock voted with 241 Republicans and 47 Democrats in favor of the bill.[87]

### 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.[88] For more information pertaining to McClintock's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[89]

### National security[edit]

#### NDAA[edit]

McClintock 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.[90]

#### DHS Appropriations[edit]

McClintock voted for 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.[91]

#### CISPA (2013)[edit]

McClintock 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.[92]

### 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, also known as the Farm Bill.[93] The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill reformed and continued various programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop.[94][95] It also cut the food stamp program an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[95] McClintock voted with 62 other Republican 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.[96][97] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.[97] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[98] 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 protected the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. McClintock joined with the 63 other Republicans and 3 Democrats who voted against the bill.[96][97]

#### 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.[99] 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.[100] McClintock voted for the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[101]

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.[102] 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. McClintock voted against HR 2775.[103]

#### 2013 Farm Bill[edit]

In July 2013 the Republican controlled House narrowly passed a scaled-back version of the farm bill after stripping out the popular food-stamp program.[104][105] The bill passed on a 216-208 vote, with no Democrats voting in favor.[106] All but 12 Republicans supported the measure.[107] The group consisted mostly of conservative lawmakers more concerned about spending than farm subsidies.[107][108] McClintock was one of the 12 who voted against the measure.[107]

The farm bill historically has included both billions in farm subsidies and billions in food stamps. Including both of the two massive programs has in the past helped win support from rural-state lawmakers and those representing big cities.[106] After the bill failed in the House in June 2013 amid opposition from rank-and-file Republicans, House leaders removed the food stamp portion in a bid to attract conservative support.[106]

#### Federal Pay Adjustment Act[edit]

McClintock voted for 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]

McClintock voted for 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]

McClintock voted for 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]

McClintock voted for 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]

### Government affairs[edit]

#### HR 676[edit]

See also: Boehner's lawsuit against the Obama administration

On July 30, 2014, the U.S. House approved a resolution 225 to 201 to sue President Barack Obama for exceeding his constitutional authority. Five Republicans—Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Paul Broun of Georgia, Scott Garrett of New Jersey, Walter Jones of North Carolina and Steve Stockman of Texas—voted with Democrats against the lawsuit.[114] McClintock joined the other 224 Republicans in favor of the lawsuit. All Democrats voted against the resolution.[115][116]

### Previous congressional sessions[edit]

#### Fiscal Cliff[edit]

McClintock voted against the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was 1 of 151 Republicans that voted against the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[117]

## Issues[edit]

### Presidential preference[edit]

### 2016 presidential endorsement[edit]

✓ McClintock endorsed Ted Cruz for the Republican primary in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.[118]

See also: Endorsements for Ted Cruz
2016 Presidential Endorsements by U.S. Representatives

Representative  |  Candidate  |  Date  |  Source
Scott Rigell |  Marco Rubio (primary)
Gary Johnson (general)  |  August 2016  |  The New York Times
Richard Hanna |  Hillary Clinton |  August 2016  |  Syracuse.com
Tom Campbell (California) |  John Kasich (primary)
Gary Johnson (general)  |  July 2016  |  The Washington Post
Ken Buck |  Ted Cruz (primary)
Donald Trump (general)  |  July 2016  |  Facebook
Nita Lowey |  Hillary Clinton |  October 2014  |  Armonk Daily Voice
Earl "Buddy" Carter |  Donald Trump |  July 2016  |  Savannah Morning News
Paul Gosar |  Ted Cruz (primary)
Donald Trump (general)  |  July 2016  |  Dr. Paul Gosar for Congress
Dan Benishek |  Donald Trump |  June 2016  |  The Detroit News
Rodney Frelinghuysen |  Ted Cruz (primary)
Donald Trump (general)  |  July 2016  |  Daily Record
Raul Grijalva |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2016  |  NBC News
Nancy Pelosi |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2016  |  The Hill
Paul Ryan |  Donald Trump |  June 2016  |  Politico
Jim Jordan (Ohio) |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  Washington Examiner
Jim Bridenstine |  Ted Cruz (primary)
Donald Trump (general) |  May 2016  |  Fox 23 News
Doug Collins |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  AJC.com
Charles Boustany Jr. |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  Republican Party of Louisiana
John Fleming (Louisiana) |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  Republican Party of Louisiana
Rick Crawford (Arkansas) |  Marco Rubio (primary)
Donald Trump (general)  |  May 2016  |  KASU
Ryan Zinke |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  Washington Examiner
Albio Sires |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2016  |  NJ.com
Greg Walden |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  The Hill
Darrell Issa |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  Los Angeles Times
Peter King |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  Newsday.com
David Trott |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  Detroit Free Press
Lee Zeldin |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  Newsday.com
Steven Palazzo |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  MS News Now
Candice Miller |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  The Hill
Kevin McCarthy |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  The Atlantic
Steve Scalise |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  The Atlantic
Cathy McMorris Rodgers |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  The Atlantic
Raul Labrador |  John Kasich (primary)
Donald Trump (general)  |  May 2016  |  The Atlantic
John Duncan, Jr. |  Donald Trump |  April 2016  |  Politico
Kevin Cramer |  Donald Trump |  April 2016  |  Bismarck Tribune
Renee Ellmers |  Donald Trump |  March 2016  |  CBS North Carolina
Tom Reed |  Donald Trump |  March 2016  |  Syracuse.com
Jeff Miller (Florida) |  Donald Trump |  April 2016  |  The Hill
Bill Shuster |  Donald Trump |  April 2016  |  The Hill
Scott DesJarlais |  Donald Trump |  February 2016  |  National Review
Tom Marino |  Donald Trump |  February 2016  |  Politico
Rick Nolan |  Bernie Sanders |  April 2016  |  Politico
Elijah Cummings |  Hillary Clinton |  April 2016  |  The Washington Post
Reid Ribble |  Ted Cruz |  April 2016  |  Breitbart News
Lou Barletta |  Donald Trump |  March 2016  |  The Morning Call
Ann Wagner |  Ted Cruz |  March 2015  |  Politico
Gwen Graham |  Hillary Clinton |  March 2016  |  Tallahassee Democrat
Alan Grayson |  Bernie Sanders |  March 2016  |  Politico
Ben Ray Lujan |  Hillary Clinton |  February 2016  |  CBS News
Tulsi Gabbard |  Bernie Sanders |  February 2016  |  Politico
Ander Crenshaw |  Marco Rubio |  February 2016  |  Jacksonville.com
Chris Collins |  Donald Trump |  February 2016  |  ABC News
Duncan Hunter |  Donald Trump |  February 2016  |  Politico
Justin Amash |  Ted Cruz |  February 2016  |  The Hill
Roger Williams (Texas) |  Ted Cruz |  February 2016  |  Dallas Morning News
Joe Wilson (South Carolina) |  Marco Rubio |  February 2016  |  The Post and Courier
Mark Sanford (South Carolina) |  Ted Cruz (primary)
Donald Trump (general)  |  August 2016  |  The Atlantic
James Clyburn |  Hillary Clinton |  February 2016  |  USA Today
Andrew Harris |  Ben Carson (primary)
Donald Trump (general)  |  May 2016  |  The Baltimore Sun
Steve Womack |  Marco Rubio |  February 2016  |  Arkansas Online
Lynn Westmoreland |  Marco Rubio |  February 2015  |  Atlanta Journal Constitution
Matt Salmon |  Marco Rubio |  February 2015  |  The Arizona Republic
David Price |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2016  |  WNCN
Mike Quigley |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2016  |  Quigley for Congress Facebook page
Frank Pallone |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2016  |  PolitickerNJ
Earl Blumenauer |  Hillary Clinton |  December 2015  |  Earl Blumenauer on Medium
Michael Capuano |  Hillary Clinton |  December 2015  |  Boston Globe
Maxine Waters |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  The Los Angeles Times
Jackie Speier |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  The Los Angeles Times
Pete Aguilar |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  The Los Angeles Times
Jerry McNerney |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  The Los Angeles Times
Anna Eshoo |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  The Los Angeles Times
John Yarmuth |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Courier-Journal
Denny Heck |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Seattle Times
Suzan DelBene |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Seattle Times
Ann Kirkpatrick |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  ABC15
Gwen Moore |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Gwen Moore for Congress
Corrine Brown |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Florida Politics
Bennie Thompson |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Jackson Free Press
Seth Moulton |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Boston Globe
Jared Huffman |  Hillary Clinton |  October 2015  |  Jared Huffman Facebook page
Paul Tonko |  Hillary Clinton |  October 2015  |  Politico
Eliot Engel |  Hillary Clinton |  October 2015  |  Politico
Joe Courtney |  Hillary Clinton |  October 2015  |  Joe Courtney for Congress
Bill Keating |  Hillary Clinton |  October 2015  |  Wareham VillageSoup.com
Yvette Clarke |  Hillary Clinton |  October 2015  |  New York Observer
Bobby Scott (Virginia) |  Hillary Clinton |  October 2015  |  Richmond Times-Dispatch
Annie Kuster |  Hillary Clinton |  September 2015  |  Concord Monitor
Dave Loebsack |  Hillary Clinton |  September 2015  |  The Des Moines Register
Cheri Bustos |  Hillary Clinton |  September 2015  |  The Des Moines Register
Zoe Lofgren |  Hillary Clinton |  September 2015  |  Zoe Lofgren Facebook page
Tim Walz |  Hillary Clinton |  August 2015  |  Pioneer Press
Bonnie Watson Coleman |  Hillary Clinton |  August 2015  |  PolitikerNJ
Bill Pascrell |  Hillary Clinton |  August 2015  |  PolitikerNJ
Donald Payne, Jr. |  Hillary Clinton |  August 2015  |  PolitickerNJ
John Garamendi |  Hillary Clinton |  August 2015  |  John Garamendi Facebook page
Jim Himes |  Hillary Clinton |  August 2015  |  Hartford Courant
Xavier Becerra |  Hillary Clinton |  August 2015  |  The Los Angeles Times
Scott Peters |  Hillary Clinton |  August 2015  |  Scott Peters Facebook page
Lois Capps |  Hillary Clinton |  July 2015  |  Lois Capps Facebook page
Marcia Fudge |  Hillary Clinton |  July 2015  |  Cleveland.com
André Carson |  Hillary Clinton |  July 2015  |  The Indianapolis Star
Suzanne Bonamici |  Hillary Clinton |  July 2015  |  Suzanne Bonamici Facebook page
Niki Tsongas |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  WBUR
Don Beyer |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2015  |  Don Beyer Twitter feed
Brenda Lawrence |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2015  |  The Detroit News
Matt Cartwright |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2015  |  Times News
William Lacy Clay |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2015  |  St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Elizabeth Esty |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2015  |  Fox61
John Larson |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2015  |  Fox61
Steve Cohen |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2015  |  The Commercial Appeal
Katherine Clark |  Hillary Clinton |  August 2015  |  MassLive.com
Jim McGovern (Massachusetts) |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  MassLive.com
Joseph Kennedy III |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  MassLive.com
Patrick Murphy (Florida) |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Adam Smith |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Derek Kilmer |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Gerald Connolly |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Ruben Hinojosa (Texas congressman) |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Mike Thompson (California) |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Kathy Castor |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Marc Veasey |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Julia Brownley |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Ed Perlmutter |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Henry Cuellar |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Jared Polis |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Filemon Vela (Texas U.S. representative) |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Eddie Bernice Johnson |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Jim Cooper (Tennessee) |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Kurt Schrader |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Joyce Beatty |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Brad Sherman |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Sean Maloney |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Kathleen Rice |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Jose Serrano |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Adam Schiff |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Dan Kildee |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Emanuel Cleaver |  Hillary Clinton |  April 2015  |  The Kansas City Star
Steve Israel |  Hillary Clinton |  April 2015  |  Steve Israel Facebook page
John Conyers, Jr. |  Hillary Clinton |  April 2015  |  The Daily Caller
Diana DeGette |  Hillary Clinton |  April 2015  |  Diana DeGette Facebook page
Rick Larsen |  Hillary Clinton |  April 2015  |  Rick Larsen House Website
Karen Bass |  Hillary Clinton |  April 2015  |  The Hill
Jim McDermott (Washington) |  Hillary Clinton |  July 2015  |  The Hill
Debbie Dingell |  Hillary Clinton |  July 2015  |  The Hill
Rosa DeLauro |  Hillary Clinton |  July 2015  |  The Hill
Jerrold Nadler |  Hillary Clinton |  July 2015  |  The Hill
Nydia Velazquez |  Hillary Clinton |  April 2015  |  The Hill
Mark Takano |  Hillary Clinton |  February 2015  |  MSNBC
Ted Lieu |  Hillary Clinton |  February 2015  |  MSNBC
Tammy Duckworth |  Hillary Clinton |  February 2015  |  MSNBC
Ami Bera |  Hillary Clinton |  February 2015  |  MSNBC
Charles Rangel |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2014  |  Politico
Betty McCollum |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2014  |  Minnesota Public Radio
Bill Foster |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2014  |  Chicago Tribune
Robin Kelly |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2014  |  Chicago Tribune
Ted Deutch |  Hillary Clinton |  February 2014  |  Sun Sentinel
Joseph Crowley |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The Hill
Loretta Sanchez |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2015  |  Los Angeles Times
Lucille Roybal-Allard |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2015  |  Los Angeles Times
Grace Napolitano |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2015  |  Los Angeles Times
Frederica Wilson |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Louise Slaughter |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Terri Sewell |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
David Scott (Georgia) |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Jan Schakowsky |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Cedric Richmond |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Chellie Pingree |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Grace Meng |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Gregory Meeks |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Doris Matsui |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Stephen Lynch |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
John Lewis (Georgia) |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Sandy Levin |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Jim Langevin |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Sheila Jackson Lee |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Mike Honda |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Brian Higgins |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Alcee Hastings |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Janice Hahn |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Gene Green |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Lois Frankel |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Danny K. Davis |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Joaquin Castro |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
David Cicilline |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Hank Johnson |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Richard Neal |  Hillary Clinton |  September 2015  |  MassLive
Mark Meadows (North Carolina) |  Ted Cruz |  January 2016  |  Asheville Citizen-Times
Bill Johnson (Ohio) |  John Kasich |  October 2015  |  Kasich for America
Carolyn Maloney |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2013  |  CBSNewYork
Tim Ryan (Ohio) |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2013  |  Cleveland.com
Dina Titus |  Hillary Clinton |  August 2013  |  KRNV Reno, NV
Michael Bishop |  Jeb Bush |  November 2015  |  The Hill
Mike Coffman (Colorado) |  Marco Rubio |  December 2015  |  The Denver Post
Larry Bucshon |  Marco Rubio |  December 2015  |  Evansville Courier & Press
Bill Huizenga |  Marco Rubio |  December 2015  |  The Detroit News
Markwayne Mullin |  Marco Rubio |  November 2015  |  The Hill
Doug LaMalfa |  Marco Rubio |  November 2015  |  The Hill
Todd Rokita |  Marco Rubio |  October 2015  |  The Hill
John Moolenaar |  Marco Rubio |  September 2015  |  The Hill
Austin Scott |  Marco Rubio |  September 2015  |  The Hill
Thomas Rooney |  Marco Rubio |  September 2015  |  The Hill
Susan Brooks |  Chris Christie |  December 2015  |  Christie2016
Patrick Meehan |  Chris Christie |  July 2015  |  The Hill
Leonard Lance |  Chris Christie |  June 2015  |  NJ.com
Tom MacArthur |  Chris Christie |  June 2015  |  NJ.com
Frank LoBiondo |  Chris Christie |  June 2015  |  NJ.com
Trent Franks |  Mike Huckabee |  January 2016  |  Western Journalism
Charles Fleischmann |  Mike Huckabee |  September 2015  |  The Washington Post
Bruce Westerman |  Mike Huckabee |  September 2015  |  The Washington Post
French Hill |  Mike Huckabee |  September 2015  |  The Washington Post
Gregg Harper |  John Kasich |  September 2015  |  The Washington Times
Michael Turner (Ohio) |  John Kasich |  July 2015  |  USA Today
Steve Stivers |  John Kasich |  July 2015  |  USA Today
Tom McClintock |  Ted Cruz |  January 2016  |  The Sacramento Bee
Dana Rohrabacher |  Ted Cruz |  November 2015  |  Breitbart
Jeff Fortenberry |  Carly Fiorina |  October 2015  |  Journal Star
Alexander Mooney |  Ted Cruz |  January 2016  |  The Hill
Sam Johnson (Texas congressman) |  Ted Cruz |  January 2016  |  The Texas Tribune
Judy Chu |  Hillary Clinton |  April 2015  |  The Hill
G.K. Butterfield |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2016  |  The Grio
Jason Chaffetz |  Marco Rubio |  January 2016  |  Politico
Trey Gowdy |  Marco Rubio |  December 2015  |  The Hill
Rob Bishop |  Marco Rubio |  December 2015  |  The Salt Lake Tribune
Linda Sanchez |  Hillary Clinton |  December 2015  |  La Opinion
Barbara Comstock |  Marco Rubio |  December 2015  |  The Washington Post
Brad Ashford |  Hillary Clinton |  December 2015  |  Journal Star
Eric Swalwell |  Martin O'Malley |  July 2015  |  Roll Call
Luis Gutierrez |  Hillary Clinton |  December 2015  |  Chicago Sun-Times
Sam Graves |  Ted Cruz (primary)
Donald Trump (general)  |  July 2016  |  KSHB
Ed Whitfield |  Rand Paul |  April 2015  |  Politico
Patrick Tiberi |  John Kasich |  July 2015  |  Cincinnati.com
Randy Weber |  Ted Cruz |  September 2015  |  The Texas Tribune
Jody Hice |  Ted Cruz |  September 2015  |  The Hill
Mo Brooks |  Ted Cruz |  November 2015  |  AL.com
John Culberson |  Ted Cruz |  April 2015  |  The Hill
John Ratcliffe |  Ted Cruz |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Louie Gohmert |  Ted Cruz |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Michael Burgess |  Ted Cruz |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Brian Babin |  Ted Cruz |  July 2015  |  The Dallas Morning News
Thomas Massie |  Rand Paul |  May 2015  |  Blog4President.us
Cynthia Lummis |  Rand Paul |  July 2015  |  Breitbart
Walter Jones |  Rand Paul |  April 2015  |  Newsmax
Brett Guthrie |  Rand Paul |  November 2015  |  Roll Call
Curt Clawson |  Rand Paul |  February 2015  |  Breitbart
Andy Barr |  Rand Paul |  May 2015  |  Politico
Jaime Herrera Beutler |  Marco Rubio |  November 2015  |  The Oregonian
Chris Stewart (Utah) |  Marco Rubio |  September 2015  |  Salt Lake Tribune
Jason Smith (Missouri representative) |  Marco Rubio |  November 2015  |  Roll Call
Pete Sessions |  Jeb Bush |  November 2015  |  Jeb! 2016
Mimi Walters |  Jeb Bush |  November 2015  |  Roll Call
David Valadao |  Jeb Bush |  October 2015  |  The Fresno Bee
Mike Rogers (Alabama) |  Jeb Bush |  September 2015  |  AL.com
Patrick McHenry |  Jeb Bush |  August 2015  |  Citizen-Times
Adam Kinzinger |  Jeb Bush |  August 2015  |  The Hill
Kay Granger |  Jeb Bush |  November 2015  |  Jeb! 2016
Jeff Denham |  Jeb Bush |  August 2015  |  The Fresno Bee
Daniel Webster (Florida) |  Jeb Bush |  June 2015  |  The Hill
Dennis Ross |  Jeb Bush |  June 2015  |  The Hill
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen |  Jeb Bush |  June 2015  |  The Hill
John Mica |  Jeb Bush |  June 2015  |  The Hill
David Jolly |  Jeb Bush |  June 2015  |  The Hil
Mario Diaz-Balart |  Jeb Bush |  June 2015  |  The Hill
Carlos Curbelo |  Jeb Bush |  June 2015  |  The Hill
Vern Buchanan |  Jeb Bush |  June 2015  |  The Hill
Gus Bilirakis |  Jeb Bush |  June 2015  |  The Hill
Mark Amodei |  Jeb Bush |  August 2015  |  Las Vegas Sun
Mia Love |  Marco Rubio |  November 2015  |  NBC News
Luke Messer |  Jeb Bush |  November 2015  |  The Hill
Ruben Gallego |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Phoenix New Times
Chris Van Hollen |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Baltimore Sun
John Sarbanes |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Baltimore Sun
Dutch Ruppersberger |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Baltimore Sun
Donna Edwards |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Baltimore Sun
John Delaney |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Baltimore Sun
Steny Hoyer |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Baltimore Sun
Steve King (Iowa) |  Ted Cruz |  November 2015  |  Washington Post
Tony Cardenas |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Latin Post
Mike Pompeo |  Marco Rubio |  November 2015  |  Politico
Kristi Noem |  Marco Rubio |  November 2015  |  Politico
John Carney Jr. |  Hillary Clinton |  October 2015  |  Roll Call
Sean Duffy |  Marco Rubio |  October 2015  |  WSAW.com
Darin LaHood |  Marco Rubio |  October 2015  |  Quad-City Times
Hakeem Jeffries |  Hillary Clinton |  October 2015  |  Wall Street Journal
Keith Ellison (Minnesota) |  Bernie Sanders |  October 2015  |  Huffington Post
Lynn Jenkins |  Carly Fiorina |  September 2015  |  The Topeka Capital-Journal
Mick Mulvaney |  Rand Paul |  September 2015  |  The Washington Post

### Conservative Fight Club[edit]

According to the conservative website RedState, McClintock was one of 16 U.S. House members in the "Conservative Fight Club," a designation meant to describe the "gold standard for conservatives in the House," as outlined by RedState. They were the 16 Republicans who voted against the continuing appropriations resolution to avoid the impending government shutdown in March 2013. This type of resolution is used to fund government agencies when a formal federal budget has not been approved.[119]

## Elections[edit]

### 2020[edit]

See also: California's 4th Congressional District election, 2020

General election

##### General election for U.S. House California District 4

Incumbent Tom McClintock defeated Brynne Kennedy in the general election for U.S. House California District 4 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

|
|
|

✔ |

| Tom McClintock (R)  |

55.9

| 247,291

| Brynne Kennedy (D)  |

44.1

| 194,731

* * *

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| Total votes: 442,022

|
|

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Nonpartisan primary election

##### Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 4

The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House California District 4 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

|
|
|

✔ |

| Tom McClintock (R)  |

50.7

| 141,244
✔ |

| Brynne Kennedy (D)  |

39.8

| 110,771

| Julianne Benzel (R) |

4.4

| 12,138

| Robert Lawton (Independent)  |

1.7

| 4,848

| Jamie Byers (R) |

1.7

| 4,822

| Jacob Thomas (R) |

1.6

| 4,527

* * *

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

| Total votes: 278,350

|
|

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#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* Mario Christopher Wilson (R)
* Sean Frame (D)

### 2018[edit]

See also: California's 4th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

##### General election for U.S. House California District 4

Incumbent Tom McClintock defeated Jessica Morse in the general election for U.S. House California District 4 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

|
|
|

✔ |

| Tom McClintock (R)  |

54.1

| 184,401

| Jessica Morse (D)  |

45.9

| 156,253

* * *

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

| Total votes: 340,654

|
|

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Nonpartisan primary election

##### Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 4

The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House California District 4 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

|
|
|

✔ |

| Tom McClintock (R)  |

51.8

| 109,679
✔ |

| Jessica Morse (D)  |

20.3

| 42,942

| Regina Bateson (D)  |

12.4

| 26,303

| Mitchell White (R)  |

6.8

| 14,433

| Roza Calderon (D)  |

6.4

| 13,621

| Robert Lawton (D)  |

2.2

| 4,593

* * *

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

| Total votes: 211,571

|
|

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#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* Rochelle Wilcox (D)
* Richard Martin (D)
* Steven Castellano (R)

### 2016[edit]

See also: California's 4th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Tom McClintock (R) defeated Bob Derlet (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. McClintock and Derlet defeated Sean White (D) in the top-two primary on June 7, 2016.[120][121]

U.S. House, California District 4 General Election, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  | Tom McClintock Incumbent | 62.7% | 220,133
| Democratic  |  Bob Derlet  | 37.3% | 130,845
Total Votes | 350,978
Source: California Secretary of State

U.S. House, California District 4 Primary, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  |  Tom McClintock Incumbent | 61.5% | 135,626
| Democratic  | Bob Derlet | 27.5% | 60,574
| Democratic  |  Sean White  | 11.1% | 24,460
Total Votes | 220,660
Source: California Secretary of State

#### Campaign themes[edit]

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

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* Economic Growth: We know how to fix an economy because we have done so many times before. Whenever we have reduced the tax and regulatory burdens on the economy, it has thrived and expanded. And whenever we have increased those burdens, the economy has withered and declined.

* National Defense: Our modern military should have the latest technology and best equipment our nation can produce. It should have the trained manpower necessary to repel an attack from wherever it may come, launch retaliatory strikes and make hot pursuit in response to provocations.

* The Iran Nuclear Agreement: I believe history will look to the Iran nuclear agreement as a mistake as significant as the Munich Accords were to World War II. It gave Iran’s Islamic-Fascist dictators $150 billion in frozen assets with which to pursue their military and terrorist activities and to finance their nuclear arms program.

* Healthcare and Obamacare: It is, in short, an unmitigated disaster that I have opposed every step of the way. There is no substitute for its complete repeal.

* Water Policy: We will not solve our water shortages until we start building more dams, and we won’t build new dams until we overhaul the environmental regulations that are making their construction cost-prohibitive.

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—Tom McClintock's campaign website, http://www.tommcclintock.com

### 2014[edit]

See also: California's 4th Congressional District elections, 2014

McClintock won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. He and Art Moore (R) advanced past the blanket primary on June 3, 2014.[123] McClintock went on to defeat Moore in the general election on November 4, 2014.[124]

U.S. House, California District 4 General Election, 2014

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  | Tom McClintock Incumbent | 60% | 126,784
| Republican  |  Art Moore  | 40% | 84,350
Total Votes | 211,134
Source: California Secretary of State
U.S. House, California District 4 Primary, 2014

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  |  Tom McClintock Incumbent | 56.2% | 80,999
| Republican  | Art Moore | 22.8% | 32,855
| Independent  |  Jeffrey Gerlach  | 21% | 30,300
Total Votes | 144,154
Source: California Secretary of State

### 2012[edit]

See also: California's 4th Congressional District elections, 2012

McClintock won re-election in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing California's 4th District as a Republican.[125] He and Jack Uppal (D) advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012. McClintock then defeated Uppal in the general election on November 6, 2012.[126][127]

U.S. House, California District 4 General Election, 2012

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  | Tom McClintock Incumbent | 61.1% | 197,803
| Democratic  |  Jack Uppal  | 38.9% | 125,885
Total Votes | 323,688
Source: California Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

### Full history[edit]

To view the full congressional electoral history for Tom McClintock, click [show] to expand the section.

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2010

On November 2, 2010, Tom McClintock won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Clint Curtis (D) and Ben Emery (G) in the general election.[128]

| U.S. House, California District 4 General Election, 2010

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  | Tom McClintock incumbent | 61.3% | 186,397
| Democratic  |  Clint Curtis  | 31.4% | 95,653
| Green  |  Ben Emery  | 7.3% | 22,179
Total Votes | 304,229

2008

On November 4, 2008, Tom McClintock won election to the United States House. He defeated Charlie Brown (D) in the general election.[129]

U.S. House, California District 4 General Election, 2008

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  | Tom McClintock | 50.2% | 185,790
| Democratic  |  Charlie Brown  | 49.8% | 183,990
Total Votes | 369,780

## Campaign themes[edit]

### 2020[edit]

#### Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Tom McClintock did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

### 2014[edit]

McClintock's campaign website listed the following issues:[130]

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* Economy: "The good news about our economy is that it hasn’t been struck down by some mysterious act of God. Acts of Government plague our nation – and acts of Government are entirely within our power to change."

* Immigration: "America is a nation of immigrants. With the singular exception of full-blooded Native Americans, we are all either immigrants ourselves or we are the sons and daughters of immigrants. America’s motto is “E Pluribus Unum” – from many, one. From many nations we have created one great nation – the American nation."

* Budget: "The result is that today, our country is another year older and more than a trillion dollars deeper in debt. We have lost our Triple-A credit rating. We have watched our nation’s debt exceed our entire economy, putting us in the same league as the worst-run European governments."

* Natural Resources: "Up until a generation ago, federal resources policy could be summed up in a single word: abundance. In 1905, we instituted the National Forest Service under the guidance of Gifford Pinchot, who summed up the agency’s mission with this simple maxim: “The greatest good for the greatest number in the long run.”"

[122]

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—Tom McClintock's campaign website, http://www.tommcclintock.com/issues

## Campaign donors[edit]

### Comprehensive donor history[edit]

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Tom McClintock campaign contribution history

Year | Office | Result | Contributions
2018 | U.S. House California District 4 |  ✔ | $1,718,587
2016 | U.S. House, California District 4 |  ✔ | $1,034,739
2014 | U.S. House (California, District 4) |  ✔ | $1,593,814
Grand total raised | $4,347,140

Source: Follow the Money

### 2018[edit]

U.S. House California District 4 2018 election - Campaign Contributions

Top industry contributors to Tom McClintock's campaign in 2018
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | $91,075.00
Government Agencies/Education/Other | $68,355.00
General Business | $60,475.00
Construction | $44,800.00
Agriculture | $40,175.00
Total Raised in 2018 | $1,718,587.13
Source: Follow the Money

U.S. House California District 4 2018 election - Campaign Contributions

Top individual contributors to Tom McClintock's campaign in 2018
MURRAY, MR JOHN | $5,400.00
NASH, DWAYNE | $5,400.00
PARKS, DAVID | $5,400.00
TSAKOPOULOS, SOFIA | $5,400.00
BLOOM, RONALD H | $5,400.00
Total Raised in 2018 | $1,718,587.13
Source: Follow the Money

### 2016[edit]

McClintock won re-election to the U.S. House in 2016. During that election cycle, McClintock's campaign committee raised a total of $1,034,739 and spent $956,140.[131] This is less than the average $1.46 million spent by U.S. House winners in 2016.[132]

#### Cost per vote[edit]

McClintock spent $4.34 per general election vote received in 2016.

U.S. House, California District 4, 2016 - Tom McClintock Campaign Contributions

Total Raised | $1,034,739
Total Spent | $956,140
Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $104,948
Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $90,398
Top contributors to Tom McClintock's campaign committee
Koch Industries| $10,000
Majority Cmte PAC| $10,000
Credit Union National Assn| $8,000
Jelly Belly Candy| $7,800
Akt Investments| $7,700
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Retired| $163,709
Real Estate| $41,000
Republican/Conservative| $37,350
Securities & Investment| $24,220
Gun Rights| $19,450
Source: Open Secrets

### 2014[edit]

McClintock won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. During that election cycle, McClintock's campaign committee raised a total of $1,593,814 and spent $1,750,362.[133] This is more than the average $1.45 million spent by House winners in 2014.[134]

#### Cost per vote[edit]

McClintock spent $13.81 per general election vote received in 2014.

U.S. House, California District 4, 2014 - Tom McClintock Campaign Contributions

Total Raised | $1,593,814
Total Spent | $1,750,362
Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $231,830
Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $196,522
Top contributors to Tom McClintock's campaign committee
Occidental Petroleum| $10,600
Armour Properties| $10,400
Northwest Excavating| $10,400
Quest Media & Supplies| $10,400
Technical Maintenance Support Inc| $10,200
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Retired| $165,875
Republican/Conservative| $83,407
Real Estate| $61,874
Oil & Gas| $51,000
Crop Production & Basic Processing| $26,450

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

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

Below are McClintock's FEC reports.[135]

Tom McClintock (2014) Campaign Finance Reports

Report| Date Filed| Beginning Balance| Total Contributions
for Reporting Period| Expenditures| Cash on Hand
April Quarterly[136]| April 15, 2013| $373,608.70| $145,884.23| $(118,418.37)| $401,074.56
July Quarterly[137]| July 15, 2013| $401,074.56| $135,568.99| $(151,925.79)| $384,717.76
October Quarterly[138]| October 15, 2013| $384,717.76| $134,179.13| $(152,995.99)| $365,900.90
Year-End[139]| January 31, 2014| $365,900| $151,704| $(150,416)| $367,188
April Quarterly[140]| April 15, 2014| $367,588| $221,955| $(84,330)| $505,212
Pre-Primary[141]| May 22, 2014| $505,212| $178,898| $(224,792)| $459,417
July Quarterly[142]| July 15, 2014| $459,417| $63,978| $(97,827)| $425,568
October Quarterly[143]| October 15, 2014| $425,568| $391,832| $(173,031)| $644,369
| | | Running totals|
| | | $1,423,999.35| $(1,153,736.15)|

### 2012[edit]

McClintock won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, McClintock's campaign committee raised a total of $1,191,742 and spent $1,125,498.[144] This is less than the average $1.5 million spent by House winners in 2012.[145]

#### Cost per vote[edit]

McClintock spent $5.69 per vote received in 2012.

| U.S. House, California District 4, 2012 - Tom McClintock Campaign Contributions

Total Raised | $1,191,742
Total Spent | $1,125,498
Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $52,406
Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $51,622
Top contributors to Tom McClintock's campaign committee
Technical Maintenance Support Inc| $15,000
Gerawan Farming| $10,000
Occidental Petroleum| $9,500
AT&T Inc| $8,000
Citizens United| $6,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Retired| $118,184
Republican/Conservative| $55,438
Oil & Gas| $35,300
Real Estate| $26,539
Crop Production & Basic Processing| $21,375

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

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

### 2010[edit]

McClintock won re-election to the U.S. House in 2010. During that election cycle, McClintock's campaign committee raised a total of $1,871,624 and spent $1,703,385.[146]

His top five contributors between 2009-2010 were:

U.S. House, California District 4, 2010 - Tom McClintock Campaign Contributions

Total Raised | $1,871,624
Total Spent | $1,703,385
Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $32,176
Total Spent by General Election Opponent | $24,672
Top contributors to Tom McClintock's campaign committee
Technical Maintenance Support Inc| $14,400
AT&T Inc| $12,500
Every Republican is Crucial PAC| $10,000
Honeywell International| $10,000
Belkin International| $9,600
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Retired| $141,587
Republican/Conservative| $68,012
Real Estate| $44,950
Casinos/Gambling| $34,600
Insurance| $25,300

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

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Breakdown of the source of McClintock's campaign funds before the 2010 election.

## Personal Gain Index[edit]

See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)

The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:

* Changes in Net Worth
* The Donation Concentration Metric

### PGI: Change in net worth[edit]

See also: Changes in Net Worth of U.S. Senators and Representatives (Personal Gain Index) and Net worth of United States Senators and Representatives

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, McClintock's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $-96,995 and $35,999. That averages to $-30,498, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican representatives in 2012 of $7,614,097.96. McClintock ranked as the 424th most wealthy representative in 2012.[147] Between 2007 and 2012, McClintock's calculated net worth[148] decreased by an average of 23 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[149]

Tom McClintock Yearly Net Worth

Year| Average Net Worth
2007| $220,404
2012| $-30,498
Growth from 2007 to 2012:| -114%
Average annual growth:| -23%[150]
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[151]
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). McClintock received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Retired industry.

From 1991-2014, 20.32 percent of McClintock's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[152]

Tom McClintock Campaign Contributions

Total Raised | $8,183,478
Total Spent | $7,823,639
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Retired| $605,609
Republican/Conservative| $440,198
Real Estate| $322,035
Oil & Gas| $152,200
Insurance| $142,522
% total in top industry| 7.4%
% total in top two industries| 12.78%
% total in top five industries| 20.32%

## Analysis[edit]

### Ideology and leadership[edit]

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

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, McClintock was a far-right Republican as of July 2014. This was the same rating McClintock received in June 2013.[153]

### 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.[154]

McClintock most often votes with:

* Jeff Duncan
* Jim Matheson

McClintock least often votes with:

* Chris Gibson
* Janice Schakowsky

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### Lifetime voting record[edit]

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

According to the website GovTrack, McClintock missed 30 of 4,970 roll call votes from January 2009 to September 2015. This amounted to 0.6 percent, which was lower than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[155]

### Congressional staff salaries[edit]

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. McClintock paid his congressional staff a total of $1,028,063 in 2011. He ranked 211th on the list of the lowest paid Republican representative staff salaries and ranked 133rd overall of the highest paid representative staff salaries in 2011. Overall, California ranked 5th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[156]

#### Staff bonuses[edit]

According to an analysis by CNN, McClintock was one of nearly 25 percent of House members who gave their staff bonuses in 2012. McClintock's staff was given an apparent $500.00 in bonus money.[157]

### 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]

McClintock ranked 104th in the conservative rankings in 2013.[158]

#### 2012[edit]

McClintock ranked 206th in the conservative rankings in 2012.[159]

#### 2011[edit]

McClintock ranked 192nd in the conservative rankings in 2011.[160]

### Voting with party[edit]

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

#### 2014[edit]

McClintock voted with the Republican Party 89.3 percent of the time, which ranked 214th among the 234 House Republican members as of July 2014.[161]

#### 2013[edit]

McClintock voted with the Republican Party 90.5 percent of the time, which ranked 220th among the 233 House Republican members as of June 2013.[162]

## Personal[edit]

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103. ↑ U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 550," accessed October 31, 2013
104. ↑ Washington Post, "Farm bill passes narrowly in House, without food stamp funding," accessed July 15, 2013
105. ↑ USA Today, "House passes farm bill; strips out food-stamp program," accessed July 15, 2013
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108. ↑ Politico, "Farm bill 2013: House narrowly passes pared-back version," accessed July 15, 2013
109. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "HR 273 - Eliminates the 2013 Statutory Pay Adjustment for Federal Employees - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
110. ↑ The Library of Congress, "H.AMDT.136," accessed September 16, 2013
111. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "H Amdt 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
112. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "H Amdt 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
113. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
114. ↑ U.S. House, "House Resolution 676," accessed July 30, 2014
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116. ↑ Washington Post, "House clears way for lawsuit against Obama," accessed July 30, 2014
117. ↑ U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff," accessed January 4, 2013
118. ↑ The Sacramento Bee, "Tom McClintock endorses Ted Cruz," January 14, 2016
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149. ↑ This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
150. ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
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