Raymond Eugene "Gene" Green (b. October 17, 1947, in Houston, TX) is a former Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Texas' 29th Congressional District from 1993 to 2019.
Green announced on November 13, 2017, that he would not seek re-election in 2018.[1]
Green began his political career in the Texas House of Representatives, where he served from 1973 to 1985. He served in the Texas State Senate from 1985 until his election to the U.S. House in 1992.
Green received his bachelor's degree from the University of Houston. He then attended the University of Houston's Bates College of Law and went on to practice law.[2]
Below is an abbreviated outline of Green's academic, professional, and political career:[3]
At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Green was assigned to the following committees:[4]
Green served on the following committees:[5]
Green served on the following committees:[6]
Green was a member of the following House committees:[7]
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114th Congress[edit]The first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[46][47] For more information pertaining to Green's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[48] Economic and fiscal[edit]Trade Act of 2015[edit]Trade adjustment assistance 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." Green voted with 142 other Democrats and eight Republicans against the bill.[57] 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.[58] 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.[59][60] Green voted with 134 other Democrats and 235 Republicans to approve the bill.[61] 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.[62] 2016 Budget proposal[edit]On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, including Green, voted against the resolution.[63][64][65] 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.[66] Green voted with 186 Democrats and 79 Republicans in favor of the bill.[67] It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015.[68] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015. Foreign Affairs[edit]Iran nuclear deal[edit]
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. Green voted with 176 Democrats to approve the bill.[69][70]
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.[77] Green voted with 185 Democrats and 127 Republicans in favor of the bill.[78] 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." Green voted with 141 Democrats and 196 Republicans to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[79][80] 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. Green voted with 179 Democrats against the bill.[81][82] 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.[83] Green voted with 134 Democrats and 220 Republicans to approve the bill.[84] On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[85] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Green voted with 104 Democrats and 202 Republicans in favor of the bill.[86] Immigration[edit]On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[87] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Green voted with 46 Democrats and 242 Republicans in favor of the bill.[88] 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.[89] For more information pertaining to Green's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[90] National security[edit]NDAA[edit]Green did not vote on HR 1960—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, by a vote of 315-108.[91] DHS Appropriations[edit]Green voted against HR 2217—the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, by a vote of 245-182.[92] CISPA (2013)[edit]Green voted for HR 624—the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, by a vote of 288-127. The bill proposed allowing federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities.[93] Economy[edit]Farm bill[edit]On January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, known as the Farm Bill.[94] The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill provides for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop.[95][96] However, cuts to the food stamp program cut an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[96] Green voted with 102 other Democratic representatives against the bill. 2014 Budget[edit]On January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.[97][98] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.[98] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[99] It included a 1 percent increase in the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel, a $1 billion increase in Head Start funding for early childhood education, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and the protection of the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Green joined with the majority of the Democratic party and voted in favor of the bill.[97][98] Government shutdown[edit]
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.[100] 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.[101] Green voted against the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[102] 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.[103] 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. Green voted for HR 2775.[104] Federal Pay Adjustment Act[edit]Green 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.[105] Immigration[edit]Morton Memos Prohibition[edit]Green voted against House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status.[106] The vote largely followed party lines.[107] Healthcare[edit]Healthcare Reform Rules[edit]Green voted against House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires that all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.[108] Social issues[edit]Abortion[edit]Green voted against HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196 that largely followed party lines. The purpose of the bill was to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization.[109] Previous congressional sessions[edit]Fiscal Cliff[edit]Green voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 172 Democrats who voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[110] |
✓ Green endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic primary in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.[111]
More than 100 House lawmakers signed a letter urging President Barack Obama to call Congress back into session if he planned to use military force in Syria.[112]
Rep. Scott Rigell wrote in the letter in August 2013, “Engaging our military in Syria when no direct threat to the United States exists and without prior congressional authorization would violate the separation of powers that is clearly delineated in the Constitution.”[112][113]
The members of Congress believed that Obama should have asked Congress for permission before engaging in Libya. The letter asked, “If the use of 221 Tomahawk cruise missles, [sic] 704 Joint Direct Attack Munitions, and 42 Predator Hellfire missiles expended in Libya does not constitute ‘hostilities,’ what does?”[113]
The letter stated, “If you deem that military action in Syria is necessary, Congress can reconvene at your request. We stand ready to come back into session, consider the facts before us, and share the burden of decisions made regarding U.S. involvement in the quickly escalating Syrian conflict."[113]
A total of 98 Republicans signed the letter. Green was one of 18 Democratic members to sign the letter.[113]
Gene Green did not file to run for re-election.
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Gene Green (D) defeated Julio Garza (R), N. Ruben Perez (L), and James Partsch-Galvan (G) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Green defeated Dominique Garcia and Adrian Garcia in the Democratic primary on March 1, 2016, while Garza defeated Robert Schafranek to win the Republican nomination.[114][115]
U.S. House, Texas District 29 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | Gene Green Incumbent | 72.5% | 95,649 | |
Republican | Julio Garza | 24% | 31,646 | |
Libertarian | Ruben Perez | 2.5% | 3,234 | |
Green | James Partsch-Galvan | 1.1% | 1,453 | |
Total Votes | 131,982 | |||
Source: Texas Secretary of State |
U.S. House, Texas District 29 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
Julio Garza | 59.1% | 7,421 | ||
Robert Schafranek | 40.9% | 5,139 | ||
Total Votes | 12,560 | |||
Source: Texas Secretary of State |
U.S. House, Texas District 29 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
Gene Green Incumbent | 57.4% | 17,814 | ||
Adrian Garcia | 38.6% | 11,972 | ||
Dominique Garcia | 3.9% | 1,224 | ||
Total Votes | 31,010 | |||
Source: Texas Secretary of State |
Green won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. He won the Democratic nomination in the primary election on March 4, 2014, with no opposition. He defeated James Stanczak (L) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[116]
U.S. House, Texas District 29 General Election, 2014 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | Gene Green Incumbent | 89.5% | 41,321 | |
Libertarian | James Stanczak | 10.5% | 4,822 | |
Total Votes | 46,143 | |||
Source: Texas Secretary of State |
Green won re-election in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Texas' 29th District. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 29, 2012. He defeated James Stanczak (L) and Maria Selva (G) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[117][118]
U.S. House, Texas District 29 General Election, 2012 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | Gene Green Incumbent | 90% | 86,053 | |
Libertarian | James Stanczak | 5.2% | 4,996 | |
Green | Maria Selva | 4.8% | 4,562 | |
Total Votes | 95,611 | |||
Source: Texas Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" |
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2010 On November 2, 2010, Gene Green won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Roy Morales (R) and Brad Walters (L) in the general election.[119] 2008 On November 4, 2008, Gene Green won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Eric Story (R) and Joel Grace (L) in the general election.[120] 2006 On November 7, 2006, Gene Green won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Eric Story (R) and Clifford Lee Messina (L) in the general election.[121] 2004 On November 2, 2004, Gene Green won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Clifford Messina (L) in the general election.[122]
2002 On November 5, 2002, Gene Green won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Paul Hansen (L) in the general election.[123]
2000 On November 7, 2000, Gene Green won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Joe Vu (R) and Ray Dittmar (L) in the general election.[124] 1998 On November 3, 1998, Gene Green won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Lea Sherman (I) and James Chudleigh (L) in the general election.[125] 1996 On November 5, 1996, Gene Green won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Jack Rodriguez (R) and Jack Klinger (U.S. Taxpayers) in the general election.[126] 1994 On November 8, 1994, Gene Green won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Harold Eide (R) in the general election.[127]
1992 On November 3, 1992, Gene Green won election to the United States House. He defeated Clark Kent Ervin (R) in the general election.[128]
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Gene Green campaign contribution history | |||
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Year | Office | Result | Contributions |
2016 | U.S. House, Texas District 29 | ✔ | $1,796,377 |
2014 | U.S. House (Texas, District 29) | ✔ | $1,001,293 |
2012 | U.S. House Texas District 29 | ✔ | $1,012,294 |
2010 | U.S. House Texas District 29 | ✔ | $1,080,909 |
2008 | U.S. House Texas District 29 | ✔ | $1,077,277 |
2006 | U.S. House Texas District 29 | ✔ | $728,000 |
2004 | U.S. House Texas District 29 | ✔ | $662,698 |
2002 | U.S. House Texas District 29 | ✔ | $697,844 |
2000 | U.S. House Texas District 29 | ✔ | $649,362 |
Grand total raised | $8,706,054 | ||
Source: Follow the Money |
Green won re-election to the U.S. House in 2016. During that election cycle, Green's campaign committee raised a total of $1,796,377 and spent $1,877,541.[129] This is more than the average $1.46 million spent by U.S. House winners in 2016.[130]
Green spent $19.63 per general election vote received in 2016.
U.S. House, Texas District 29, 2016 - Gene Green Campaign Contributions | |
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Total Raised | $1,796,377 |
Total Spent | $1,877,541 |
Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $0 |
Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $0 |
Top contributors to Gene Green's campaign committee | |
AT&T Inc | $12,500 |
Comcast Corp | $12,500 |
Blue Cross/Blue Shield | $12,000 |
Ocean Shipholdings | $11,900 |
WPP Group | $10,900 |
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
Health Professionals | $188,100 |
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products | $143,575 |
Lawyers/Law Firms | $109,502 |
Oil & Gas | $106,200 |
Chemical & Related Manufacturing | $70,000 |
Source: Open Secrets |
Green won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. During that election cycle, Green's campaign committee raised a total of $1,001,293 and spent $687,925.[131] This is less than the average $1.45 million spent by House winners in 2014.[132]
Green spent $16.65 per general election vote received in 2014.
U.S. House, Texas District 29, 2014 - Gene Green Campaign Contributions | |
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Total Raised | $1,001,293 |
Total Spent | $687,925 |
Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $0 |
Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $0 |
Top contributors to Gene Green's campaign committee | |
Ocean Shipholdings | $15,000 |
Union Pacific Corp | $10,999 |
Cox Enterprises | $10,500 |
American College of Surgeons | $10,000 |
American Society of Anesthesiologists | $10,000 |
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
Health Professionals | $133,100 |
Oil & Gas | $103,350 |
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products | $73,044 |
Chemical & Related Manufacturing | $55,800 |
TV/Movies/Music | $48,750 |
To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section. | |
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Below are Green's FEC reports.[133]
Gene Green (2014) Campaign Finance Reports | |||||||||
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Report | Date Filed | Beginning Balance | Total Contributions for Reporting Period | Expenditures | Cash on Hand | ||||
April Quarterly[134] | April 12, 2013 | $869,756.00 | $36,602.61 | $(43,290.80) | $863,067.81 | ||||
July Quarterly[135] | July 13, 2013 | $863,067.81 | $98,459.70 | $(38,942.55) | $922,584.96 | ||||
October Quarterly[136] | October 14, 2013 | $922,584.96 | $171,103.45 | $(49,654.46) | $1,044,033.95 | ||||
Year-End[137] | January 30, 2014 | $1,044,033 | $149,786 | $(118,176) | $1,075,643 | ||||
Pre-Primary[138] | February 18, 2014 | $1,075,643 | $16,977 | $(78,845) | $1,013,775 | ||||
April Quarterly[139] | April 12, 2014 | $1,013,775 | $112,453 | $(86,916) | $1,039,312 | ||||
July Quarterly[140] | July 12, 2014 | $1,039,312 | $85,243 | $(77,551) | $1,047,004 | ||||
October Quarterly[141] | October 13, 2014 | $1,047,004 | $230,544 | $(95,875) | $1,181,673 | ||||
Running totals | |||||||||
$901,168.76 | $(589,250.81) |
Green won election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Green's campaign committee raised a total of $1,012,295 and spent $721,459.[142] This is less than the average $1.5 million spent by House winners in 2012.[143]
Green spent $8.38 per vote received in 2012.
U.S. House, Texas District 29, 2012 - Gene Green Campaign Contributions | |
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Total Raised | $1,012,295 |
Total Spent | $721,459 |
Total Raised by Election Runner-up | No reports on record for candidate |
Total Spent by Election Runner-up | No reports on record for candidate |
Top contributors to Gene Green's campaign committee | |
GenOn Energy | $13,500 |
Ocean Shipholdings | $11,200 |
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons | $10,000 |
AT&T Inc | $10,000 |
Bracewell & Giuliani | $10,000 |
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
Oil & Gas | $96,200 |
Health Professionals | $95,200 |
Chemical & Related Manufacturing | $61,100 |
Building Trade Unions | $61,000 |
Electric Utilities | $60,800 |
To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section. | |
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Green won re-election to the U.S. House in 2010. During that re-election cycle, Green's campaign committee raised a total of $1,080,909 and spent $1,102,026.[144]
U.S. House, Texas District 29, 2010 - Gene Green Campaign Contributions | |
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Total Raised | $1,080,909 |
Total Spent | $1,102,026 |
Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $294,385 |
Total Spent by General Election Opponent | $294,297 |
Top contributors to Gene Green's campaign committee | |
Ocean Shipholdings | $15,100 |
Bracewell & Giuliani | $10,500 |
National Assn of Broadcasters | $10,500 |
American Society of Anesthesiologists | $10,200 |
Abbott Laboratories | $10,000 |
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
Health Professionals | $142,915 |
Oil & Gas | $88,600 |
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products | $70,074 |
Lawyers/Law Firms | $65,100 |
Electric Utilities | $54,675 |
To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section. | |
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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:
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Green's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $295,006 and $750,000. That averages to $522,503, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic representatives in 2012 of $5,700,168.36. Green ranked as the 263rd most wealthy representative in 2012.[145] Between 2004 and 2012, Green's calculated net worth[146] decreased by an average of 1 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[147]
Gene Green Yearly Net Worth | |
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Year | Average Net Worth |
2004 | $545,122 |
2012 | $522,503 |
Growth from 2004 to 2012: | -4% |
Average annual growth: | -1%[148] |
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[149] |
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.
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). Green received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Health Professionals industry.
From 1991-2014, 37.21 percent of Green's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[150]
Gene Green Campaign Contributions | |
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Total Raised | $8,992,438 |
Total Spent | $7,902,491 |
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
Health Professionals | $909,705 |
Lawyers/Law Firms | $700,193 |
Industrial Unions | $650,250 |
Oil & Gas | $575,013 |
Transportation Unions | $511,075 |
% total in top industry | 10.12% |
% total in top two industries | 17.9% |
% total in top five industries | 37.21% |
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Green was a moderate Democratic leader as of July 2014. This was the same rating Green received in June 2013.[151]
The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[152]
Green most often votes with: |
Green least often votes with: |
According to the website GovTrack, Green missed 600 of 15,167 roll call votes from January 1993 to September 2015. This amounted to 4 percent, which was higher than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[153]
The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Green paid his congressional staff a total of $869,011 in 2011. Overall, Texas ranked 27th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[154]
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.
Green ranked 176th in the liberal rankings in 2013.[155]
Green ranked 164th in the liberal rankings among members of the U.S. House.[156]
Green was tied with one other member of the U.S. House of Representatives, ranking 170th in the liberal rankings among members of the U.S. House.[157]
The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.
Green voted with the Democratic Party 83.4 percent of the time, which ranked 181st among the 204 House Democratic members as of July 2014.[158]
Green voted with the Democratic Party 87.3 percent of the time, which ranked 190th among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.[159]
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Green and his wife, Helen, have two children.[168]
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