Francis Rooney
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Francis Rooney (Republican Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida's 19th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2017. He left office on January 3, 2021.
Rooney (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 19th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 18, 2020.
On October 19, 2019, Rooney announced that he would not seek re-election in 2020.[1]
Prior to serving in the House, Rooney was appointed by former president George W. Bush (R) to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See.[2]
During his time in the House, Rooney has been a member of the Education and Labor Committee and the Foreign Affairs Committee.
Biography[edit]
Francis Rooney earned his bachelor's degree from Georgetown University in 1975 and his juris doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center 1978. He has honorary degrees from the University of Notre Dame (2006) and the University of Dallas (2010). Rooney's career experience includes founding Rooney Holdings, Inc.[2]
Career[edit]
Below is an abbreviated outline of Rooney's academic, professional, and political career:[3]
- 2017-2021: U.S. Representative from Florida's 19th Congressional District
- 2005-2008: United States Ambassador to the Holy See
- Business owner
- 1978: Graduated from Georgetown University with a J.D.
- 1975: Graduated from Georgetown University with an A.B.
Committee assignments[edit]
U.S. House[edit]
2019-2020
Rooney was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
2017-2018[edit]
At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Rooney was assigned to the following committees:[4]
Key votes[edit]
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Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2020[edit]
Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018[edit]
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- 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 Yea 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 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.[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 Yea 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 Yea on: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1625)
- Bill Passed (256-167) on March 22, 2018
- Proposed providing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.[18]
Voted Yea on: The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892)
- Bill Passed (240-186) on February 9, 2018
- Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018.[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 Yea 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]
Did not vote 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 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.[30]
Voted Yea on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 601)
- Bill Passed (419-3) on September 6, 2017
- Proposed providing $7.85 billion for disaster relief requirements, including response and recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey.[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]
Voted Yea 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 Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 2810)
- Bill Passed (344-81) on July 14, 2017
- Proposed authorizing fiscal year 2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It did not provide budget authority.[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]
Elections[edit]
2020[edit]
Francis Rooney did not file to run for re-election.
2018[edit]
General election for U.S. House Florida District 19
Incumbent Francis Rooney defeated David Holden in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 19 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Francis Rooney (R) |
62.3
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211,465 |
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David Holden (D) |
37.7
|
128,106 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.0
|
36 | ||
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Total votes: 339,607 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
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Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 19
David Holden defeated Todd James Truax in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 19 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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David Holden |
67.9
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24,405 |
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Todd James Truax |
32.1
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11,517 | |
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Total votes: 35,922 | |||
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Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 19
Incumbent Francis Rooney advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 19 on August 28, 2018.
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Francis Rooney |
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2016[edit]
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Curt Clawson (R) did not seek re-election in 2016. Francis Rooney (R) defeated Robert Neeld (D) and write-in candidates David Byron and Timothy John Rossano in the general election on November 8, 2016. Rooney defeated Chauncey Goss and Dan Bongino in the Republican primary on August 30, 2016.[43][44]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Francis Rooney |
65.9% | 239,225 | |
| Democratic | Robert Neeld | 34.1% | 123,812 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0% | 129 | |
| Total Votes | 363,166 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Francis Rooney |
52.7% | 46,821 | ||
| Chauncey Goss | 29.9% | 26,537 | ||
| Dan Bongino | 17.4% | 15,439 | ||
| Total Votes | 88,797 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections |
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Campaign themes[edit]
2020[edit]
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2016[edit]
The following issues were listed on Rooney's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.
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Campaign donors[edit]
Comprehensive donor history[edit]
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| Francis Rooney campaign contribution history | |||
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| Year | Office | Result | Contributions |
| 2016 | U.S. House, Florida District 19 | ✔ | $5,142,734 |
| Grand total raised | $5,142,734 | ||
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Source: Follow the Money |
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2016[edit]
Rooney won election to the U.S. House in 2016. During that election cycle, Rooney's campaign committee raised a total of $5,142,734 and spent $4,832,378.[46] This is more than the average $1.46 million spent by U.S. House winners in 2016.[47]
Cost per vote[edit]
Rooney spent $20.2 per general election vote received in 2016.
| Total Raised | $5,142,734 |
| Total Spent | $4,832,378 |
| Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $14,390 |
| Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $14,122 |
| Top contributors to Francis Rooney's campaign committee | |
| Rooney Holdings | $15,000 |
| State of Florida | $10,800 |
| XL Group | $10,800 |
| Vestar Capital Partners | $8,600 |
| Collier Enterprises | $8,100 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Retired | $166,130 |
| Real Estate | $32,050 |
| Securities & Investment | $24,850 |
| General Contractors | $15,300 |
| Misc Finance | $15,050 |
| Source: Open Secrets | |
See also[edit]
2020 Elections
External links[edit]
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ The Wall Street Journal, "Republican Rep. Francis Rooney of Florida to Retire After Two Terms," October 19, 2019
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 House.gov, "Congressman Francis Rooney," accessed February 2, 2019
- ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "ROONEY, Francis, (1953 - )," accessed January 12, 2017
- ↑ U.S. House Clerk, ""Official Alphabetical List of the House of Representatives of the United States One Hundred Fifteenth Congress,"" accessed February 2, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 434," accessed December 13, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 284," June 21, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 282," June 21, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 434," accessed March 12, 2019
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 549," October 3, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 344," June 29, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 342," June 29, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 256," May 4, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 405," September 26, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 399," September 13, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 313," June 28, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 257," June 8, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 216," May 22, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 127," March 22, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 69," February 9, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 60," February 6, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 44," January 22, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 33," January 18, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 708," December 21, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 692," December 19, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 670," December 7, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 637," November 16, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 589," October 26, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 557," October 5, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 528," September 14, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 480," September 8, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 441," September 6, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 299," June 8, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 249," May 3, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 230," May 24, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 49," January 30, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 631," November 14, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 435," July 27, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 413," July 25, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 437," July 28, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 407," July 24, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 378," July 14, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 136," March 8, 2017
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidate Listing for 2016 General Election," accessed June 25, 2016
- ↑ Politico, " Florida House Races Results," August 30, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Open Secrets, "Florida District 19 Race," accessed May 9, 2017
- ↑ Open Secrets, "Winning vs. Spending," accessed March 22, 2016
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Curt Clawson (R) |
U.S. House, Florida, District 19 2017–2021 |
Succeeded by Byron Donalds (R) |
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