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2011 - Present

Term ends

2023

Years in position

Alabama House of Representatives

Mo Brooks (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Alabama's 5th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 5, 2011. His current term ends on January 3, 2023.

Brooks (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Alabama. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 24, 2022.

Brooks is a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus.

In 2017, Brooks unsuccessfully ran in the special election for the United States Senate in Alabama.^[1]

Brooks previously served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 1982 to 1992, where he was elected Republican House Caucus chairman three times. He also served on the Madison County Commission from 1996 to 2011.^[2]

Brooks was an at-large delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention from Alabama. He was one of 13 delegates from Alabama bound by state party rules to support Ted Cruz at the convention.^[3] Cruz suspended his campaign on May 3, 2016. At the time, he had approximately 546 bound delegates. For more on what happened to his delegates, see this page.

On March 22, 2021, Brooks announced he would run for U.S. Senate in 2022 rather than seek re-election to his U.S. House seat.^[4]

1 Career
2 Committee assignments
- 2.1 U.S. House
3 Key votes
4 Issues
5 Elections
6 Campaign themes
- 6.1 2022
- 6.2 2020
7 Noteworthy events
- 7.1 Electoral vote certification on January 6-7, 2021
8 Presidential preference
- 8.1 2020
- 8.2 2016
9 Campaign donors
10 Personal Gain Index
- 10.1 PGI: Change in net worth
- 10.2 PGI: Donation Concentration Metric
11 Analysis
12 Personal
13 See also
14 External links
15 Footnotes

Career[edit]

Below is an abbreviated outline of Brooks' academic, professional, and political career:^[5]

2011-Present: U.S. Representative from Alabama's 5th Congressional District
1996-2010: Commissioner, Madison County
1995-2002: Special assistant attorney general, state of Alabama
1991-1993: District attorney, Office of the District Attorney, Madison County
1982-1992: Alabama House of Representatives
1980-1982: Clerk, Circuit Court Judge John Snodgrass
1978-1980: Practiced law in Tuscaloosa County
1978: Graduated from University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa with J.D.
1975: Graduated from Duke University with B.A.

Committee assignments[edit]

U.S. House[edit]

2021-2022

Brooks was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

2019-2020

Brooks was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

2017-2018[edit]

At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Brooks was assigned to the following committees:^[6]

2015-2016[edit]

Brooks served on the following committees:^[7]

2013-2014[edit]

Brooks served on the following committees:^[8]

Armed Services Committee
- Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
Foreign Affairs Committee
- Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific
- Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade
Science, Space, and Technology Committee
- Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Vice-Chair
- Subcommittee on Research and Science Education

2011-2012[edit]

Armed Services Committee
- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Armed Services)
- Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
Homeland Security Committee
- Subcommittee on Transportation Security
Science, Space, and Technology Committee
- Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight
- Subcommittee on Research and Science Education, Chair
- Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics

Key votes[edit]

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

Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress[edit]

Key votes (click "show" to expand or "hide" to contract)
Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018[edit] For detailed information about each vote, click here. Votes on domestic policy (click to expand) Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Conference report) (HR 2) Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018 Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance through fiscal year 2023.^[9] 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.^[10] 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.^[11] Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2) Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018 Reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies some Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs.^[12] 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.^[13] 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.^[14] 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.^[15] 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.^[16] Votes on economic affairs and regulations (click to expand) Voted Yea on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 6157) Bill Passed (361-61) on September 26, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.^[17] 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.^[18] 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.^[19] 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.^[20] 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^[21] 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.^[22] 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.^[23] 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.^[24] 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.^[25] 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.^[26] Did not vote 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.^[27] 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.^[28] Voted Nay on: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes (HJ Res 123) Bill Passed (235-193) on December 7, 2017 Proposed funding the government until December 22, 2017.^[29] 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.^[30] 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.)^[31] 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.^[32] Voted Nay on: Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3354) Bill Passed (211-198) on September 14, 2017 Proposed providing FY2018 appropriations for the federal government. It combined 12 appropriations bills.^[33] 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.^[34] 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.^[35] 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.^[36] 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.^[37] 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^[38] 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.^[39] 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.^[40] 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.^[41] 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.^[42] 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.^[43] Did not vote 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.^[44] 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.^[45] 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.^[46] 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.^[47]^[48] For more information pertaining to Brooks's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.^[49] Economic and fiscal[edit] Trade Act of 2015[edit] See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015 Trade act procedural motion On June 11, 2015, 34 House Republicans voted against a procedural motion to open up debate on a Senate amendment to the Trade Act of 2015, the primary bill associated with the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The White House and GOP leadership supported the motion, as well as the TPP, while most House Democrats opposed it. The rule passed 217 to 202, but Speaker John Boehner (R) openly expressed his disapproval of the House Republicans who voted against it, telling reporters shortly afterwards, "I made it clear to members today I am not happy about it."^[50] Several of these Republicans lost leadership positions in the weeks following the vote, causing some to see a connection between the demotions and the vote against the procedural motion.^[51] Brooks was one of 34 Republicans to vote against the procedural motion.^[52] 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. Brooks was one of 158 Republicans to vote against TAA.^[53]^[54] Trade promotion authority On June 12, 2015, the House passed the trade promotion authority (TPA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives the president fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent to Congress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill including trade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Brooks was one of 54 Republicans to vote against the measure.^[55]^[56] Trade promotion authority second vote After the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) and trade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass the House together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment to HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining their original positions on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Brooks was one of 50 Republicans to vote against the amendment.^[57]^[58] Trade adjustment assistance second vote The House passed HR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. The Senate packaged trade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along with trade promotion authority (TPA), which Congress passed as part of HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Brooks was one of 132 Republicans to vote against HR 1295.^[59]^[60] Defense spending authorization[edit] On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Brooks voted with 227 other Republicans and 41 Democrats to approve the bill.^[61] The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.^[62] On November 5, 2015, the House passed S 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison.^[63]^[64] Brooks voted with 234 other Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill.^[65] On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.^[66] 2016 Budget proposal[edit] On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, voted against the resolution. Brooks voted with 225 other Republicans to approve the bill.^[67]^[68]^[69] 2015 budget[edit] On October 28, 2015, the House passed HR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.^[70] Brooks voted with 166 Republicans against the bill.^[71] It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015.^[72] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015. Foreign Affairs[edit] Iran nuclear deal[edit] See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015 On May 14, 2015, the House approved HR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Brooks voted with 222 other Republican representatives to approve the bill.^[73]^[74] Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action On September 11, 2015, the House rejected HR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approving the nuclear agreement with Iran. Brooks voted with 243 Republicans and 25 Democrats against the bill.^[75]^[76] Suspension of Iran sanctions relief On September 11, 2015, the House approved HR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." Brooks voted with 244 Republicans and two Democrats for the bill.^[77]^[78] Presidential non-compliance of section 2 On September 10, 2015, the House passed H Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. House Republicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Brooks voted with 244 Republicans for the resolution.^[79]^[80] Export-Import Bank[edit] On October 27, 2015, the House passed HR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods.^[81] Brooks voted with 126 Republicans and 186 Democrats in favor of the bill.^[82] Domestic[edit] USA FREEDOM Act of 2015[edit] On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revised HR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Brooks voted with 46 Republicans and 41 Democrats against the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.^[83]^[84] Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act[edit] On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Brooks voted with 237 Republicans in favor of the bill.^[85]^[86] Cyber security[edit] On April 23, 2015, the House passed HR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies.^[87] Brooks voted with 219 Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill.^[88] On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.^[89] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Brooks voted with 201 Republicans and 105 Democrats in favor of the bill.^[90] Immigration[edit] On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.^[91] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Brooks voted with 241 Republicans and 47 Democrats in favor of the bill.^[92] 113th Congress[edit] The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.^[93] For more information pertaining to Brooks's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.^[94] National security[edit] NDAA[edit] Brooks voted for HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.^[95] DHS Appropriations[edit] Brooks 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.^[96] CISPA (2013)[edit] Brooks voted for HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities. The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.^[97] Economy[edit] Farm bill[edit] On January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, also known as the Farm Bill.^[98] 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.^[99]^[100] It also cut the food stamp program an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.^[100] Brooks voted with 161 other Republican representatives in favor of the bill. 2014 Budget[edit] On January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.^[101]^[102] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.^[102] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.^[103] It included a 1 percent increase in the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel, a $1 billion increase in Head Start funding for early childhood education, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency and protected the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Brooks joined with the 63 other Republicans and 3 Democrats who voted against the bill.^[101]^[102] Government shutdown[edit] See also: United States budget debate, 2013 On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.^[104] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.^[105] Brooks voted to approve the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.^[106] The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.^[107] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Brooks voted against HR 2775.^[108] Federal Pay Adjustment Act[edit] Brooks voted against HR 273 - Eliminates the 2013 Statutory Pay Adjustment for Federal Employees. The bill passed the House on February 15, 2013, with a vote of 261 - 154. The bill called for stopping a 0.5 percent pay increase for all federal workers from taking effect. The raises were projected to cost $11 billion over 10 years.^[109] Immigration[edit] Morton Memos Prohibition[edit] Brooks 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] Brooks 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] Brooks 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] Brooks 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] Brooks 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]

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

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

For detailed information about each vote, click here.

Votes on domestic policy (click to expand)

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

Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018

Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance through fiscal year 2023.^[9]

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.^[10]

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.^[11]

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

Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018

Reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies some Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs.^[12]

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.^[13]

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.^[14]

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.^[15]

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.^[16]

Votes on economic affairs and regulations (click to expand)

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

Bill Passed (361-61) on September 26, 2018

Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.^[17]

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.^[18]

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.^[19]

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.^[20]

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^[21]

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.^[22]

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.^[23]

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.^[24]

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.^[25]

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.^[26]

Did not vote 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.^[27]

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.^[28]

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

Bill Passed (235-193) on December 7, 2017

Proposed funding the government until December 22, 2017.^[29]

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.^[30]

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.)^[31]

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.^[32]

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

Bill Passed (211-198) on September 14, 2017

Proposed providing FY2018 appropriations for the federal government. It combined 12 appropriations bills.^[33]

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.^[34]

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.^[35]

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.^[36]

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.^[37]

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^[38]

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.^[39]

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.^[40]

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.^[41]

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.^[42]

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.^[43]

Did not vote 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.^[44]

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.^[45]

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.^[46]

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.^[47]^[48] For more information pertaining to Brooks's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.^[49]

Economic and fiscal[edit]

Trade Act of 2015[edit]

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

Trade act procedural motion
On June 11, 2015, 34 House Republicans voted against a procedural motion to open up debate on a Senate amendment to the Trade Act of 2015, the primary bill associated with the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The White House and GOP leadership supported the motion, as well as the TPP, while most House Democrats opposed it. The rule passed 217 to 202, but Speaker John Boehner (R) openly expressed his disapproval of the House Republicans who voted against it, telling reporters shortly afterwards, "I made it clear to members today I am not happy about it."^[50] Several of these Republicans lost leadership positions in the weeks following the vote, causing some to see a connection between the demotions and the vote against the procedural motion.^[51] Brooks was one of 34 Republicans to vote against the procedural motion.^[52]
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. Brooks was one of 158 Republicans to vote against TAA.^[53]^[54]
Trade promotion authority
On June 12, 2015, the House passed the trade promotion authority (TPA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives the president fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent to Congress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill including trade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Brooks was one of 54 Republicans to vote against the measure.^[55]^[56]
Trade promotion authority second vote
After the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) and trade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass the House together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment to HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining their original positions on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Brooks was one of 50 Republicans to vote against the amendment.^[57]^[58]
Trade adjustment assistance second vote
The House passed HR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. The Senate packaged trade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along with trade promotion authority (TPA), which Congress passed as part of HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Brooks was one of 132 Republicans to vote against HR 1295.^[59]^[60]

Defense spending authorization[edit]

On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Brooks voted with 227 other Republicans and 41 Democrats to approve the bill.^[61] The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.^[62]

On November 5, 2015, the House passed S 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison.^[63]^[64] Brooks voted with 234 other Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill.^[65] On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.^[66]

2016 Budget proposal[edit]

On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, voted against the resolution. Brooks voted with 225 other Republicans to approve the bill.^[67]^[68]^[69]

2015 budget[edit]

On October 28, 2015, the House passed HR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.^[70] Brooks voted with 166 Republicans against the bill.^[71] It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015.^[72] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.

Foreign Affairs[edit]

Iran nuclear deal[edit]

See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015

On May 14, 2015, the House approved HR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Brooks voted with 222 other Republican representatives to approve the bill.^[73]^[74]

Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
On September 11, 2015, the House rejected HR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approving the nuclear agreement with Iran. Brooks voted with 243 Republicans and 25 Democrats against the bill.^[75]^[76]

Suspension of Iran sanctions relief
On September 11, 2015, the House approved HR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." Brooks voted with 244 Republicans and two Democrats for the bill.^[77]^[78]

Presidential non-compliance of section 2
On September 10, 2015, the House passed H Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. House Republicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Brooks voted with 244 Republicans for the resolution.^[79]^[80]

Export-Import Bank[edit]

On October 27, 2015, the House passed HR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods.^[81] Brooks voted with 126 Republicans and 186 Democrats in favor of the bill.^[82]

Domestic[edit]

USA FREEDOM Act of 2015[edit]

On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revised HR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Brooks voted with 46 Republicans and 41 Democrats against the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.^[83]^[84]

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act[edit]

On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Brooks voted with 237 Republicans in favor of the bill.^[85]^[86]

Cyber security[edit]

On April 23, 2015, the House passed HR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies.^[87] Brooks voted with 219 Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill.^[88]

On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.^[89] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Brooks voted with 201 Republicans and 105 Democrats in favor of the bill.^[90]

Immigration[edit]

On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.^[91] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Brooks voted with 241 Republicans and 47 Democrats in favor of the bill.^[92]

113th Congress[edit]

The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.^[93] For more information pertaining to Brooks's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.^[94]

National security[edit]

NDAA[edit]

Brooks voted for HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.^[95]

DHS Appropriations[edit]

Brooks 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.^[96]

CISPA (2013)[edit]

Brooks voted for HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities. The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.^[97]

Economy[edit]

Farm bill[edit]

On January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, also known as the Farm Bill.^[98] 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.^[99]^[100] It also cut the food stamp program an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.^[100] Brooks voted with 161 other Republican representatives in favor of the bill.

2014 Budget[edit]

On January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.^[101]^[102] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.^[102] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.^[103] It included a 1 percent increase in the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel, a $1 billion increase in Head Start funding for early childhood education, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency and protected the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Brooks joined with the 63 other Republicans and 3 Democrats who voted against the bill.^[101]^[102]

Government shutdown[edit]

See also: United States budget debate, 2013

On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.^[104] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.^[105] Brooks voted to approve the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.^[106]

The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.^[107] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Brooks voted against HR 2775.^[108]

Federal Pay Adjustment Act[edit]

Brooks voted against HR 273 - Eliminates the 2013 Statutory Pay Adjustment for Federal Employees. The bill passed the House on February 15, 2013, with a vote of 261 - 154. The bill called for stopping a 0.5 percent pay increase for all federal workers from taking effect. The raises were projected to cost $11 billion over 10 years.^[109]

Immigration[edit]

Morton Memos Prohibition[edit]

Brooks 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]

Brooks 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]

Brooks 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] Brooks 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]

Brooks 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]

House Freedom Caucus[edit]

Brooks was listed as a member of the House Freedom Caucus according to reports by CNN and Roll Call released in March 2017. The House Freedom Caucus does not have an official membership list. Caucus membership was estimated to be roughly 29 members in March 2017.^[118]^[119]

Planned Parenthood defunding[edit]

Brooks, along with the other five Republican members of the U.S. House from Alabama, co-sponsored two bills aimed at defunding Planned Parenthood. The first bill, the "Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015," would put a freeze on the federal funding to Planned Parenthood for a year. During that time, Congress would investigate it. The second bill, "Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act," would "prohibit the Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) from providing federal family planning assistance to an entity unless the entity certifies that, during the period of assistance, the entity will not perform, and will not provide funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion."^[120]

SCOTUS Obamacare ruling[edit]

Following the Supreme Court's ruling on King v. Burwell, Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) sponsored the SCOTUScare Act of 2015, which would require Supreme Court Justices and their staffers to drop their employer-provided health insurance and force them to use the ObamaCare exchanges. Brooks co-sponsored the bill, stating, "In yet another judicial power grab, the Supreme Court recently declared itself both supreme jurists and America’s supreme Congress. Justice Antonin Scalia was spot on when he said in his dissenting opinion that, ‘Words no longer have meaning if an Exchange that is not established by a State is “established by the State.”’"^[121]

War on whites[edit]

Brooks received criticism after he made the following statement during an interview on August 4, 2014, with conservative radio host Laura Ingraham. "This is a part of the war on whites that’s being launched by the Democratic Party. And the way in which they’re launching this war is by claiming that whites hate everybody else. It’s part of the strategy that Barack Obama implemented in 2008, continued in 2012, where he divides us all on race, on sex, greed, envy, class warfare, all those kinds of things. Well that’s not true."^[122]

Following this interview, Brooks spoke with AL.com and backed up his statements. "That's what they're doing. They're attacking, by the Democrats' opening soliciting votes of people based on skin color, they in turn are attacking whites based on skin color and that's wrong. Nobody should be attacked based on skin color." He continued, "I'm one of those who does not believe in racism and I believe everyone should be treated equally as American citizens. It's high time folks started calling out the Democrats for their racial appeals. Certainly if you were to flip the coin and a white person were to say vote for me because I'm white, it would be an uproar and deservedly so. So why do we allow blacks to say vote for me because I'm black or Hispanics vote for me because I'm Hispanic? Race is immaterial and everybody ought to be treated the same."^[123]

Conservative Fight Club[edit]

According to the conservative website RedState, Brooks 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.^[124]

Elections[edit]

2022[edit]

General election

The primary will occur on May 24, 2022. The general election will occur on November 8, 2022. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.

General election for U.S. Senate Alabama

Jarmal Jabbar Sanders is running in the general election for U.S. Senate Alabama on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate
		Jarmal Jabbar Sanders (Independent)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Alabama

Brandaun Dean is running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Alabama on May 24, 2022.

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		Brandaun Dean

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Alabama

The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Alabama on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate
		Lynda Blanchard
		Katie Britt
		Mo Brooks
		Mike Dunn
		Michael Durant
		Jake Schafer
		Jessica Taylor

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2020[edit]

Alabama's 5th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Alabama District 5

Incumbent Mo Brooks won election in the general election for U.S. House Alabama District 5 on November 3, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Mo Brooks (R)	95.8	253,094
	Other/Write-in votes	4.2	11,066

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 264,160
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 5

Incumbent Mo Brooks defeated Chris Lewis in the Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 5 on March 3, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Mo Brooks	74.9	84,013
	Chris Lewis	25.1	28,182

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 112,195
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2018[edit]

See also: Alabama's 5th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Alabama District 5

Incumbent Mo Brooks defeated Peter Joffrion in the general election for U.S. House Alabama District 5 on November 6, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Mo Brooks (R)	61.0	159,063
	Peter Joffrion (D)	38.9	101,388
	Other/Write-in votes	0.1	222

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 260,673 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 5

Peter Joffrion advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 5 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Peter Joffrion

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

Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 5

Incumbent Mo Brooks defeated Clayton Hinchman in the Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 5 on June 5, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Mo Brooks	61.3	54,928
	Clayton Hinchman	38.7	34,739

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 89,667
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

2017[edit]

See also: United States Senate special election in Alabama, 2017

Republican primary election results[edit]

U.S. Senate, Alabama Republican primary, August 15, 2017
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Roy Moore	38.9%	164,524
	Republican	Luther Strange	32.8%	138,971
	Republican	Mo Brooks	19.7%	83,287
	Republican	Trip Pittman	6.9%	29,124
	Republican	Randy Brinson	0.6%	2,621
	Republican	Bryan Peeples	0.4%	1,579
	Republican	Mary Maxwell	0.4%	1,543
	Republican	James Beretta	0.3%	1,078
	Republican	Dom Gentile	0.1%	303
	Republican	Joseph Breault	0.1%	252
Total Votes				423,282
Source: Alabama Secretary of State

Republican primary runoff election results[edit]

U.S. Senate, Alabama Republican primary runoff, September 26, 2017
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Roy Moore	54.6%	262,641
	Republican	Luther Strange	45.4%	218,505
Total Votes				481,146
Source: Alabama Secretary of State

General election results[edit]

U.S. Senate, Alabama general election, December 12, 2017
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democrat	Doug Jones	50%	673,896
	Republican	Roy Moore	48.3%	651,972
	Independent	Write-in	1.7%	22,852
Total Votes				1,348,720
Source: Alabama Secretary of State

2016[edit]

See also: Alabama's 5th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Mo Brooks (R) defeated Will Boyd (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. They were both uncontested in the primary.^[125]^[126]^[127]

U.S. House, Alabama District 5 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Mo Brooks Incumbent	66.7%	205,647
	Democratic	Will Boyd	33.2%	102,234
	N/A	Write-in	0.1%	445
Total Votes				308,326
Source: Alabama Secretary of State

2014[edit]

See also: Alabama's 5th Congressional District elections, 2014

Brooks won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. He defeated Jerry Hill to secure the Republican nomination in the primary election on June 3, 2014.^[128] Brooks then defeated Mark Bray (I) in the general election on November 4, 2014.^[129]

U.S. House, Alabama District 5 General Election, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Mo Brooks Incumbent	74.4%	115,338
	Independent	Mark Bray	25.2%	39,005
	N/A	Write-in	0.4%	631
Total Votes				154,974
Source: Alabama Secretary of State

U.S. House, Alabama District 5 Republican Primary, 2014
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Mo Brooks Incumbent	80.3%	49,117
Jerry Hill	19.7%	12,038
Total Votes		61,155
Source: Alabama Secretary of State

2012[edit]

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

Brooks won re-election to the 5th Congressional District in 2012. He defeated Parker Griffith in the Republican primary on March 13, 2012. He then defeated Charlie L. Holley (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.^[130]

U.S. House, Alabama District 5 General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Charlie L. Holley	34.9%	101,772
	Republican	Mo Brooks Incumbent	64.9%	189,185
	N/A	Write-In	0.1%	336
Total Votes				291,293
Source: Alabama Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

U.S. House, Alabama District 5 Republican Primary, 2012
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Mo Brooks Incumbent	70.9%	65,155
Parker Griffith	29.1%	26,693
Total Votes		91,848

Full history[edit]

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

2010

On November 2, 2010, Mo Brooks won election to the United States House. He defeated Steve Raby (D) in the general election.^[131]

U.S. House, Alabama District 5 General Election, 2010
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Mo Brooks	57.9%	131,109
	Democratic	Steve Raby	42.1%	95,192
Total Votes				226,301

Campaign themes[edit]

2022[edit]

Ballotpedia survey responses

Mo Brooks has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey. Ballotpedia is seeking 100 percent participation so voters can learn more about all the candidates on their ballots.

Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey?

4,745 candidates completed the survey in 2020. This number represented 16.4% of all 29,002 candidates Ballotpedia covered in 2020. Out of the 4,745 respondents, 743 won their election. Candidates from all 50 states completed the survey. Noteworthy respondents included U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff and U.S. presidential candidate Jo Jorgensen. Read the 2020 report for more information about that year's respondents.

872 candidates completed the survey in 2019. This number represented 10.4% of all 8,386 candidates Ballotpedia covered in 2019. Out of the 872 respondents, 237 won their election. Candidates from 33 states completed the survey. Noteworthy respondents included Nashville Mayor John Cooper and Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann. Read the 2019 report for more information about that year's respondents.

2020[edit]

Ballotpedia survey responses

Mo Brooks did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Noteworthy events[edit]

Electoral vote certification on January 6-7, 2021[edit]

See also: Counting of electoral votes (January 6-7, 2021)

Congress convened a joint session on January 6-7, 2021, to count electoral votes by state and confirm the results of the 2020 presidential election. Brooks voted against certifying the electoral votes from Arizona and Pennsylvania. The House rejected both objections by a vote of 121-303 for Arizona and 138-282 for Pennsylvania.

Presidential preference[edit]

2020[edit]

See also: Presidential election in Alabama, 2020 and Republican National Convention, 2020

Brooks endorsed Donald Trump (R) in the 2020 presidential election.^[132]

2016[edit]

See also: Presidential election in Alabama, 2016 and Republican National Convention, 2016

Brooks endorsed Ted Cruz (R) in the 2016 presidential election.^[133]

Campaign donors[edit]

Comprehensive donor history[edit]

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Mo Brooks campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2018	U.S. House Alabama District 5	✔	$463,322
2016	U.S. House, Alabama District 5	✔	$473,550
2014	U.S. House (Alabama, District 5)	✔	$614,615
2012	U.S. House Alabama District 5	✔	$904,753
2010	U.S. House Alabama District 5	✔	$861,211
Grand total raised			$3,317,451
Source: Follow the Money

2018[edit]

U.S. House Alabama District 5 2018 election - Campaign Contributions
Top industry contributors to Mo Brooks's campaign in 2018
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	$38,650.00
Defense	$37,900.00
Transportation	$23,500.00
Health	$23,200.00
Construction	$21,850.00
Total Raised in 2018	$463,321.99
Source: Follow the Money

U.S. House Alabama District 5 2018 election - Campaign Contributions
Top individual contributors to Mo Brooks's campaign in 2018
DAVIDSON, DOROTHY S	$5,400.00
SNOW, NASON	$5,400.00
THORNTON, STEVEN L	$5,400.00
MCDANIEL, MARK	$5,400.00
GREEN, JONI R	$5,400.00
Total Raised in 2018	$463,321.99
Source: Follow the Money

2016[edit]

Brooks won re-election to the U.S. House in 2016. During that election cycle, Brooks' campaign committee raised a total of $473,550 and spent $99,194.^[134] This is less than the average $1.46 million spent by U.S. House winners in 2016.^[135]

Cost per vote[edit]

Brooks spent $.48 per general election vote received in 2016.

U.S. House, Alabama District 5, 2016 - Mo Brooks Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$473,550
Total Spent	$99,194
Total Raised by Election Runner-up	$61,121
Total Spent by Election Runner-up	$60,471
Top contributors to Mo Brooks's campaign committee
Dynetics Inc	$10,500
Alabama Farmers Federation	$10,000
Blue Cross/Blue Shield	$10,000
Defend America PAC	$10,000
Northrop Grumman	$10,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Defense Aerospace	$42,533
Misc Defense	$34,550
Health Professionals	$30,350
Defense Electronics	$28,000
Real Estate	$27,100
Source: Open Secrets

2014[edit]

Brooks won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. During that election cycle, Brooks' campaign committee raised a total of $614,615 and spent $299,837.^[136] This is less than the average $1.45 million spent by House winners in 2014.^[137]

Cost per vote[edit]

Brooks spent $2.60 per general election vote received in 2014.

U.S. House, Alabama District 5, 2014 - Mo Brooks Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$614,615
Total Spent	$299,837
Total Raised by Election Runner-up	$28,844
Total Spent by Election Runner-up	$26,437
Top contributors to Mo Brooks's campaign committee
Northrop Grumman	$11,500
Boeing Co	$11,000
Honeywell International	$11,000
Lockheed Martin	$11,000
Xtreme Concepts	$10,400
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Defense Aerospace	$56,500
Misc Defense	$51,500
Health Professionals	$39,000
Defense Electronics	$35,250
Lawyers/Law Firms	$32,760

To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section.
Breakdown of the source of Brooks' campaign funds before the 2014 election.

Below are Brooks' FEC reports.^[138]

Mo Brooks (2014) Campaign Finance Reports
Report	Date Filed	Beginning Balance	Total Contributions for Reporting Period	Expenditures	Cash on Hand
April Quarterly^[139]	April 15, 2013	$499,658.59	$22,200.00	$(23,868.80)	$497,989.79
July Quarterly^[140]	July 15, 2013	$497,989.79	$137,820.00	$(12,444.68)	$623,365.11
October Quarterly^[141]	October 15, 2013	$623,365.11	$28,125.00	$(18,960.03)	$632,530.08
Year-End^[142]	January 31, 2014	$632,530	$20,525	$(1,136,984)	$616,070
April Quarterly^[143]	April 15, 2014	$616,070	$182,669	$(12,232)	$786,507
Pre-Primary^[144]	May 22, 2014	$786,507	$64,213	$(29,487)	$821,232
July Quarterly^[145]	July 15, 2014	$821,232	$43,980	$(3,233)	$861,979
October Quarterly^[146]	October 15, 2014	$861,979	$33,205	$(58,444)	$836,739
			Running totals
			$532,737	$(1,295,653.51)

2012[edit]

Brooks won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Brooks' campaign committee raised a total of $904,753 and spent $455,514.^[147] This is less than the average $1.5 million spent by House winners in 2012.^[148]

Cost per vote[edit]

Brooks spent $2.41 per vote received in 2012.

U.S. House, Alabama District 5, 2012 - Mo Brooks Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$904,753
Total Spent	$455,514
Total Raised by Election Runner-up	$55,891
Total Spent by Election Runner-up	$55,873
Top contributors to Mo Brooks's campaign committee
Dynetics Inc	$17,000
Freedom Project	$15,000
Lockheed Martin	$13,250
Northrop Grumman	$11,250
American Bankers Assn	$10,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Defense Aerospace	$81,170
Misc Defense	$72,550
Lawyers/Law Firms	$53,310
Leadership PACs	$50,898
Defense Electronics	$48,300

To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section.
Breakdown of the source of Brooks' campaign funds before the 2012 election.

2010[edit]

Brooks won election to the U.S. House in 2010. During that election cycle, Brooks' campaign committee raised a total of $861,211 and spent $810,790.^[149]

His top five contributors between 2009-2010 were:

U.S. House, Alabama District 5, 2010 - Mo Brooks Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$861,211
Total Spent	$810,790
Total Raised by General Election Opponent	$929,084
Total Spent by General Election Opponent	$777,837
Top contributors to Mo Brooks's campaign committee
McDaniel & Mcdaniel	$14,000
Dynetics Inc	$11,750
Leo & Brooks	$9,900
ABC Supply	$8,200
Phoenix Consulting Group	$7,200
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Retired	$85,200
Leadership PACs	$74,398
Health Professionals	$70,200
Lawyers/Law Firms	$46,450
Defense Aerospace	$23,250

To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section.
Breakdown of the source of Brooks' 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:

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, Brooks' net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $425,047 and $1,500,000. That averages to $962,523, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican representatives in 2012 of $7,614,097.96. Brooks ranked as the 212th most wealthy representative in 2012.^[150] Between 2009 and 2012, Brooks' calculated net worth^[151] increased by an average of 6 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.^[152]

Mo Brooks Yearly Net Worth
Year	Average Net Worth
2009	$817,644
2012	$962,523
Growth from 2009 to 2012:	18%
Average annual growth:	6%^[153]
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.^[154]

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). Brooks received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Health Professionals industry.

From 2009-2014, 31.74 percent of Brooks' career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.^[155]

Mo Brooks Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$2,265,497
Total Spent	$1,403,518
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Health Professionals	$158,700
Defense Aerospace	$155,420
Retired	$153,642
Misc Defense	$127,800
Lawyers/Law Firms	$123,460
% total in top industry	7.01%
% total in top two industries	13.87%
% total in top five industries	31.74%

Analysis[edit]

Ideology and leadership[edit]

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

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Brooks was a moderate Republican follower as of July 2014. This was the same rating Brooks received in June 2013.^[156]

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.^[157]

Brooks most often votes with:

Brooks least often votes with:

Lifetime voting record[edit]

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

According to the website GovTrack, Brooks missed 23 of 3,315 roll call votes from January 2011 to September 2015. This amounted to 0.7 percent, which was lower than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.^[158]

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. Brooks paid his congressional staff a total of $1,020,319 in 2011. He ranked 46th on the list of the lowest paid Republican representative staff salaries, and he ranked 51st overall of the lowest paid representative staff salaries in 2011. Overall, Alabama ranked 22nd in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.^[159]

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]

Brooks ranked 76th in the conservative rankings in 2013.^[160]

2012[edit]

Brooks ranked 74th in the conservative rankings in 2012.^[161]

2011[edit]

Brooks ranked 140th in the conservative rankings in 2011.^[162]

Voting with party[edit]

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

2014[edit]

Brooks voted with the Republican Party 92.4 percent of the time, which ranked 178th among the 234 House Republican members as of July 2014.^[163]

2013[edit]

Brooks voted with the Republican Party 94.5 percent of the time, which ranked 187th among the 233 House Republican members as of June 2013.^[164]

Personal[edit]

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Brooks and his wife, Martha, have four children.

External links[edit]

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