Bob Schaffer on Abortion

• Oppose taxpayer financed abortions; support waiting periods. (Nov 1996)
• Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
• Voted YES on federal crime to harm fetus while committing other crimes. (Apr 2001)
• Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
• Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)

Bob Schaffer on Budget & Economy

• $700 billion bailout is necessary but essentially a tax. (Sep 2008)
• $700B bailout is dead hand of government making things worse. (Sep 2008)
• Congress’ 2007 laws made private sector pay for bailout. (Sep 2008)
• Balance the budget; oppose automatic pay raises in Congress. (Aug 2008)
• Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000)

Bob Schaffer on Civil Rights

• No quotas; no federal affirmative action. (Nov 1996)
• Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
• Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
• Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
• Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)

Bob Schaffer on Corporations

• Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)

Bob Schaffer on Crime

• Limit appeals on death row; sentence drug dealers to death. (Nov 1996)
• Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
• Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)

Bob Schaffer on Drugs

• Mandatory jail sentences for selling illegal drugs. (Nov 1996)
• Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
• Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
• Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)

Bob Schaffer on Education

• More competition needed in higher-ed loan-making. (Oct 2008)
• Helped open Colorado’s first charter school. (Mar 2008)
• Voted NO on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
• Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
• Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
• Supports requiring schools to allow prayer. (Jan 2001)
• Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)

Bob Schaffer on Energy & Oil

• Federal government rakes in funds from high energy prices. (Sep 2008)
• Encourage renewable energy development and alternative fuels. (Aug 2008)
• Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
• Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
• Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)

Bob Schaffer on Environment

• Establish a grassland reserve program to conserve grassland. (May 2001)

Bob Schaffer on Families & Children

• Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
• Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)

Bob Schaffer on Foreign Policy

• Voted NO on keeping Cuba travel ban until political prisoners released. (Jul 2001)
• Voted YES on withholding $244M in UN Back Payments until US seat restored. (May 2001)
• Voted YES on $156M to IMF for 3rd-world debt reduction. (Jul 2000)
• Voted YES on Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. (May 2000)
• Voted NO on $15.2 billion for foreign operations. (Nov 1999)
• Member of the Congressional Human Rights Caucus. (Jan 2001)
• Ban foreign aid to oil-producers who restrict production. (May 2001)

Bob Schaffer on Free Trade

• Reducing repatriation tax pumps capital into economy. (Sep 2008)
• Voted YES on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
• Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)

Bob Schaffer on Government Reform

• Pledged term-limit of 3 terms, & stepped down after 3 terms. (Mar 2008)
• Increase federal limits on individual contributions. (Nov 1996)
• Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
• Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
• Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)

Bob Schaffer on Gun Control

• Fought to uphold the Second Amendment. (Aug 2008)
• Adhere to second amendment. (Nov 1996)
• Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
• No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
• Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)

Bob Schaffer on Health Care

• Encourage tax-free medical savings accounts. (Nov 1996)
• Voted YES on allowing suing HMOs, but under federal rules & limited award. (Aug 2001)
• Voted NO on subsidizing private insurance for Medicare Rx drug coverage. (Jun 2000)
• Voted YES on banning physician-assisted suicide. (Oct 1999)
• Voted YES on establishing tax-exempt Medical Savings Accounts. (Oct 1999)
• Expand medical savings accounts for employers & individuals. (Feb 1999)

Bob Schaffer on Homeland Security

• More enforcement at borders and anti-terrorism. (Nov 1996)
• Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
• Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)

Bob Schaffer on Immigration

• Opposes sanctuary cities; help local police enforce law. (Oct 2008)
• Voted NO on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
• Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
• More visas for families of lawful immigrants. (May 1999)

Bob Schaffer on Jobs

• Voted YES on $167B over 10 years for farm price supports. (Oct 2001)
• Voted YES on zero-funding OSHA's Ergonomics Rules instead of $4.5B. (Mar 2001)
• Member of the Congressional Rural Caucus. (Jan 2001)

Bob Schaffer on Principles & Values

• Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)

Bob Schaffer on Social Security

• Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
• Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
• Voted NO on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
• Create personal retirement accounts within Social Security. (Jul 2000)

Bob Schaffer on Tax Reform

• Cutting taxes increased revenue & unleashed economic growth. (Sep 2008)
• Voted YES on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
• Voted YES on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
• Voted YES on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
• Voted YES on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
• Phaseout the death tax. (Mar 2001)

Bob Schaffer on War & Peace

• Surge is working; but it might take years. (Sep 2008)
• Voted YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)

Bob Schaffer on Welfare & Poverty

• Voted YES on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001)
• Voted NO on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)