Robert Wexler
Robert Wexler (b. January 2, 1961) Democratic Congressman from Florida, is a lawyer elected to the 105th Congress (January 3, 1997) and five succeeding House of Representatives Congresses.
Votes
Votes with the Democratic Party 97.9% of the time. Voted against FISA upgrades. Voted for US troop withdrawal from Iraq. Voted against the 'Surge'. Voted no on extending President Bush's tax cuts. Voted yes on embryonic stem cell research. Voted no on federal courts jurisdiction for Terri Schiavo. Voted no on free trade zones for Central America nations. [1]
Energy
Robert Wexler is not interested in reducing energy costs by additional domestic drilling. Wexler wants the oil companies to drill on the lands already leased. Vote 455: HR6 Wexler said no for incentives to spur oil and gas companies to reduce the nation's dependence on foreign oil.
Criticism
The only Florida Congressman not to live in his district. Wexler's represents District 19 in Delray Beach but lives with his family at his residence in Maryland. Wexler pays no property taxes in Florida and uses his in-laws seniors-only community home to meet residency requirements. [2]
External Links
http://wexler.house.gov/ [Official Website]
References
- ↑ Votes Database Washington Post
- ↑ Wexler is Florida's only Congress member with no home in district Sun-Sentinel, July 28, 2008
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