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Richard B. Nugent (b. May 26, 1951, in Evergreen Park, IL) is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Nugent represented Florida's 11th Congressional District from 2011 to 2017.[1]
Nugent is a signer of the Taxpayer Protection Pledge.[2]
Biography
Nugent graduated from St. Leo College, located in St. Leo, Pasco County, Florida with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He went on to earn a Master of Arts Degree from Troy State University. In 1991 Congressman Nugent graduated from the FBI National Academy.[3]
Nugent joined the Illinois Air National Guard following high school. Nugent was honorably discharged after six years. Afterward, he decided to serve as a police officer in the city of Romeoville, Illinois[3]. After serving as a police officer in Romeoville for 12 years and achieving the rank of Sergeant, Nugent and his family moved to Hernando County, Florida, in 1984, where he joined the Hernando County Sheriff's office as a deputy.[3]
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Nugent's academic, professional, and political career:[4]
- 2013-2017: U.S. Representative from Florida's 11th Congressional District
- 2011-2013: U.S. Representative from Florida's 5th Congressional District
- 2000-2010: Sheriff, Hernando County, Florida
- 1984-2000: Sheriff Deputy, Hernando County, Florida
- 1995: Graduated from Troy State University with an M.P.A.
- 1990: Graduated from Saint Leo College with a B.A.
- 1969-1975: Illinois Air National Guard
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2015-2016
Nugent served on the following committees:[5]
2013-2014
Nugent served on the following committees:[6][7]
- Committee on Armed Services
- Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
- Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities
- Committee on House Administration
- Committee on Rules
- Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House - Chairman
2011-2012
Nugent served on the following committees:
- Committee on Rules[8]
- Committee on House Administration[9]
- Subcommittee on Elections
- Subcommittee on Oversight
Key votes
114th Congress
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.[10][11] For more information pertaining to Nugent's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[12]
Economic and fiscal
Trade Act of 2015
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. Nugent was one of 158 Republicans to vote against TAA.[13][14]
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. Nugent was one of 54 Republicans to vote against the measure.[15][16]
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.). Nugent was one of 50 Republicans to vote against the amendment.[17][18]
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. Nugent was one of 132 Republicans to vote against HR 1295.[19][20]
Defense spending authorization
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." Nugent voted with 227 other Republicans and 41 Democrats to approve the bill.[21] 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.[22]
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.[23][24] Nugent voted with 234 other Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill.[25] 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.[26]
2016 Budget proposal
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. Nugent voted with 225 other Republicans to approve the bill.[27][28][29]
2015 budget
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.[30] Nugent voted with 166 Republicans against the bill.[31] It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015.[32] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.
Foreign Affairs
Iran nuclear deal
- 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. Nugent voted with 222 other Republican representatives to approve the bill.[33][34]
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. Nugent voted with 243 Republicans and 25 Democrats against the bill.[35][36]
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." Nugent voted with 244 Republicans and two Democrats for the bill.[37][38]
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. Nugent voted with 244 Republicans for the resolution.[39][40]
Export-Import Bank
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.[41] Nugent voted with 116 Republicans and one Democrat against the bill.[42]
Domestic
USA FREEDOM Act of 2015
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." Nugent voted with 46 Republicans and 41 Democrats against the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[43][44]
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
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. Nugent voted with 237 Republicans in favor of the bill.[45][46]
Cyber security
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.[47] Nugent voted with 219 Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill.[48]
On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[49] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Nugent voted with 201 Republicans and 105 Democrats in favor of the bill.[50]
Immigration
On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[51] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Nugent voted with 241 Republicans and 47 Democrats in favor of the bill.[52]
113th Congress
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.[53] For more information pertaining to Nugent's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[54]
National security
DHS Appropriations
Nugent voted in favor of HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 and was largely along party lines.[55]
Keystone Pipeline Amendment
Nugent voted against House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines.[55]
CISPA (2013)
Nugent did not cast a vote on 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.[56] The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[55]
NDAA
Nugent voted in favor of 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.[55]
Economy
Farm bill
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.[57] 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.[58][59] It also cut the food stamp program an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[59] Nugent voted with 161 other Republican representatives in favor of the bill.
2014 Budget
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.[60][61] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.[61] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[62] 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. Nugent joined with the 63 other Republicans and 3 Democrats who voted against the bill.[60][61]
Government shutdown
- 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.[63] 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.[64] Nugent voted to approve the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[65]
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.[66] 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. Nugent voted against HR 2775.[67]
Immigration
Morton Memos Prohibition
Nugent voted in favor of 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. The vote largely followed party lines.[55]
Healthcare
Healthcare Reform Rules
Nugent voted in favor of 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 all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.[55]
Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act
Nugent voted in favor of HR 2009 - Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act of 2013. The bill passed through the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 232-185. The bill would prevent the IRS and Treasury Secretary from enforcing the powers provided to them in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The vote largely followed party lines.[55]
Social issues
Amash amendment
Nugent voted in favor of House Amendment 413 - Prohibits the National Security Agency from Collecting Records Under the Patriot Act. The amendment failed on July 4, 2013, by a vote of 205-217. The amendment would have prohibited the collection of records by the National Security Agency under the Patriot Act. Both parties were split on the vote.[55]
Government affairs
HR 676
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.[68] Nugent joined the other 224 Republicans in favor of the lawsuit. All Democrats voted against the resolution.[69][70]
Previous congressional sessions
Fiscal Cliff
Nugent 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.[71]
Campaign themes
2012
Nugent's campaign website listed the following issues:[72]
- Stop Reckless Government Spending and Control Our National Debt
- Excerpt: " I am committed to fighting against the out of control spending in Washington. Since President Obama has taken over, the national debt has skyrocketed and now each taxpayer owes more than $136,000. I brought the Balanced Budget Amendment to the House floor to stop that and led the debate on behalf of Republicans. "
- Give Our Families & Small Businesses Tax Relief
- Excerpt: " I will not support any legislation that would raise taxes on hardworking Americans. Our tax code has become complicated, outdated, and riddled with loopholes. I will work to simplify the tax code so that all Americans can easily prepare their taxes, including small businesses. Small businesses are the job creators and I will do everything in my power to encourage entrepreneurship and bring jobs to the Fifth Congressional District. "
- Oppose the Government Takeover of Healthcare
- Excerpt: " I oppose President Obama and Speaker Pelosi’s takeover of healthcare and have voted to repeal it. Obamacare will add hundreds of billions of dollars to the federal deficit and will do nothing to reduce costs. I oppose the President’s cuts to Medicare and will fight to ensure you can keep the coverage you already have. We need common sense solutions that actually reduce the cost of healthcare for everyone. "
- Secure Our Borders
- Excerpt: " I received an “A” grade from Numbers USA for my legislative record on fighting illegal immigration. Washington has failed to secure our borders for years now. I will continue to use my law enforcement experience to push my colleagues toward practical solutions that will ensure that our borders are sealed and our immigration laws are strengthened and enforced. I will never support amnesty for those who enter our country illegally. "
- Protect Our Rights
- Excerpt: " I also received a 100% rating from the Christian Coalition. I support pro-life and pro-family legislation. I will work in defense of parental rights, religious liberty, and the definition of marriage as a union between one man and one woman. I have and will continue to support the rights of Americans to own firearms. "
Elections
2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Richard Nugent (R) did not seek re-election in 2016. District 10 incumbent Daniel Webster (R) defeated Dave Koller (D) and Bruce Ray Riggs (I) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Webster defeated Justin Grabelle in the Republican primary on August 30, 2016.[73][74]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Daniel Webster Incumbent |
65.4% | 258,016 | |
| Democratic | Dave Koller | 31.6% | 124,713 | |
| Independent | Bruce Ray Riggs | 3% | 11,990 | |
| Total Votes | 394,719 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Daniel Webster Incumbent |
59.8% | 52,876 | ||
| Justin Grabelle | 40.2% | 35,525 | ||
| Total Votes | 88,401 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections |
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2014
Nugent won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. He ran unopposed for the Republican nomination in the primary election. He then defeated David Koller (D) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[75]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Richard Nugent Incumbent |
66.7% | 181,508 | |
| Democratic | David Koller | 33.3% | 90,786 | |
| Total Votes | 272,294 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
2012
Due to redistricting, Nugent ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Florida's 11th District. Nugent won the nomination on the Republican ticket.[76] The signature filing deadline was May 7, 2012, with the primary taking place on August 14, 2012. Nugent ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012.[77] He was re-elected on November 6, 2012.[78]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Richard B. Nugent Incumbent |
64.5% | 218,360 | |
| Democratic | David Werder | 35.5% | 120,303 | |
| Total Votes | 338,663 | |||
| Source: Florida Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
Full history
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2010 On November 2, 2010, Richard Nugent won election to the United States House. He defeated James "Jim" Piccillo (D) in the general election.[79]
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Campaign finance summary
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Personal Gain Index
- See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)
- 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
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Nugent's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $563,012 and $1,745,999. That averages to $1,154,505.50, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican representatives in 2012 of $6,956,438.47. Nugent ranked as the 191st most wealthy representative in 2012.[80] Between 2009 and 2012, Nugent's calculated net worth[81] increased by an average of 31 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[82]
| Richard Nugent Yearly Net Worth | |
|---|---|
| Year | Average Net Worth |
| 2009 | $597,698 |
| 2012 | $1,154,505 |
| Growth from 2009 to 2012: | 93% |
| Average annual growth: | 31%[83] |
| Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[84] | |
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
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). Nugent received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Leadership PACs industry.
From 2009-2014, 24.89 percent of Nugent's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[85]
| Richard Nugent Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $1,403,324 |
| Total Spent | $1,248,873 |
| Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Leadership PACs | $113,374 |
| Real Estate | $81,905 |
| Health Professionals | $61,575 |
| Electric Utilities | $47,500 |
| Health Services/HMOs | $45,000 |
| % total in top industry | 8.08% |
| % total in top two industries | 13.92% |
| % total in top five industries | 24.89% |
Analysis
Ideology and leadership
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Nugent was a "rank and file Republican," as of July 24, 2014. This was the same rating Nugent received in June 2013.[86]
Like-minded colleagues
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.[87]
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Lifetime voting record
According to the website GovTrack, Nugent missed 79 of 3,327 roll call votes from January 2011 to September 2015. This amounted to 2.4 percent, which was higher than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[88]
Congressional staff salaries
The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Nugent paid his congressional staff a total of $735,945 in 2011. He ranked 18th on the list of the lowest paid Republican representative staff salaries and ranked 20th overall of the lowest paid representative staff salaries in 2011. Overall, Florida ranked 36th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[89]
National Journal vote ratings
- 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.
2013
Nugent ranked 145th in the conservative rankings in 2013.[90]
2012
Nugent ranked 108th in the conservative rankings in 2012.[91]
2011
Nugent ranked 107th in the conservative rankings in 2011.[92]
Voting with party
The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.
2014
Nugent voted with the Republican Party 95.1 percent of the time, which ranked 75th among the 234 House Republican members as of July 2014.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many
2013
Richard Nugent voted with the Republican Party 98.7 percent of the time, which ranked 48th among the 233 House Republican members as of June 2013.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many
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- Florida
- United States congressional delegations from Florida
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- Florida's 11th Congressional District
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Footnotes
- ↑ Bay News 9, "Rich Nugent, congressman for west Central Florida, will retire," November 2, 2015
- ↑ Americans for Tax Reform, "113th Congress," accessed June 11, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Richard Nugent, Representing the 5th District of Florida, "Biography," accessed October 17, 2011
- ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "NUGENT, Richard, (1951 - )," accessed July 17, 2015
- ↑ U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk, "Committee Information," accessed February 19, 2015
- ↑ CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress," accessed March 3, 2013
- ↑ U.S. House of Representatives, "Committee Assignments," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Rules Committeehouse.gov/singlepages.aspx?NewsID=3&RSBD=4 House Committee on Rules, "Members of the Committee on Rules," accessed October 17, 2011
- ↑ Committee on House Administration, "Members," accessed October 17, 2011 (dead link)
- ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 113th Congress," accessed April 29, 2015
- ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 114th Congress," accessed January 5, 2017
- ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress," April 13, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 361," June 12, 2015
- ↑ Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 362," June 12, 2015
- ↑ Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 374," June 18, 2015
- ↑ Politico, "Trade turnaround: House backs new power for Obama," June 18, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 388," June 24, 2015
- ↑ The Hill, "Obama signs trade bills," June 29, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 239," accessed May 27, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R. 1735," accessed May 27, 2015
- ↑ The Hill, "Redone defense policy bill sails through House," accessed November 12, 2015
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- ↑ This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
- ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
- ↑ This figure was calculated using median asset data from the Census Bureau. Please see the Congressional Net Worth data for Ballotpedia spreadsheet for more information on this calculation.
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