Sam Farr

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Sam Farr
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Democratic Party

Prior offices
Monterey County Board of Supervisors
California State Assembly
U.S. House California District 20

Compensation

Net worth

(2012) $2,469,516

Education

Bachelor's

Willamette University, 1963

Personal
Religion
Christian: Episcopalian

Sam Farr (b. July 4, 1941, in San Francisco, CA) is a former Democratic member of the U.S. House representing California's 20th Congressional District. Farr served in the House from 1993 to 2017.

Farr announced his retirement on November 12, 2015.[1]

Prior to his career in the U.S. House, Farr served in the California State Assembly from 1980 to 1993.

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Farr's academic, professional, and political career:[2]

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2015-2016

Farr served on the following committees:[3]

2013-2014

Farr served on the following committees:[4]

  • Appropriations Committee
    • Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Ranking member)
    • Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies

2011-2012

  • Appropriations Committee
    • Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, Ranking Member
    • Subcommittee on Homeland Security
    • Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies

Key votes

114th Congress

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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.[5][6] For more information pertaining to Farr's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[7]

Economic and fiscal

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

Trade adjustment assistance
Yea3.png 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. Farr was one of 40 Democrats to vote in favor of TAA.[8][9]
Trade promotion authority
Yea3.png 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. Farr was one of 28 Democrats to support the measure.[10][11]
Trade promotion authority second vote
Yea3.png 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 his or her original position on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Farr was one of 28 Democrats to vote in favor of the amendment.[12][13]
Trade adjustment assistance second vote
Yea3.png 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. Farr was one of 175 Democrats to vote in favor of HR 1295.[14][15]

Defense spending authorization

Nay3.png 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." Farr voted with 142 other Democrats and eight Republicans against the bill.[16] 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.[17]

Nay3.png 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.[18][19] Farr voted with 48 other Democrats and nine Republicans against the bill.[20] 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.[21]

2016 Budget proposal

Nay3.png On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, including Farr, voted against the resolution.[22][23][24]

2015 budget

Yea3.png 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.[25] Farr voted with 186 Democrats and 79 Republicans in favor of the bill.[26] It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015.[27] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.

Foreign Affairs

Iran nuclear deal
See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015

Yea3.png 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. Farr voted with 176 Democrats to approve the bill.[28][29]


Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
Yea3.png 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. Farr voted with 161 Democrats for the bill.[30][31]


Suspension of Iran sanctions relief
Nay3.png 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." Farr voted with 185 Democrats against the bill.[32][33]


Presidential non-compliance of section 2
Nay3.png 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. Farr voted with 185 Democrats against the resolution.[34][35]

Export-Import Bank

Yea3.png 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.[36] Farr voted with 185 Democrats and 127 Republicans in favor of the bill.[37]

Domestic

USA FREEDOM Act of 2015

Nay3.png 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." Farr voted with 40 Democrats and 47 Republicans against the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[38][39]

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Nay3.png 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. Farr voted with 179 Democrats against the bill.[40][41]

Cyber security

Yea3.png 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.[42] Farr voted with 134 Democrats and 220 Republicans to approve the bill.[43]

Yea3.png On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[44] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Farr voted with 104 Democrats and 202 Republicans in favor of the bill.[45]

Immigration

Nay3.png On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[46] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Farr voted with 134 Democrats and two Republicans against the bill.[47]

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.[48] For more information pertaining to Farr's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[49]

National security

National Defense Authorization Act

Nay3.png Farr voted against 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.[50]

DHS Appropriations

Nay3.png Farr voted against 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.[51]

CISPA (2013)

Nay3.png Farr voted against 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.[52]

Economy

Farm bill

Yea3.png 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.[53] 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.[54][55] However, cuts to the food stamp program cut an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[55] Farr voted with 88 other Democratic representatives in favor of the bill.

2014 Budget

Yea3.png 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.[56][57] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.[57] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[58] It included a 1 percent increase in the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel, a $1 billion increase in Head Start funding for early childhood education, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and the protection of the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Farr joined with the majority of the Democratic party and voted in favor of the bill.[56][57]

Government shutdown

See also: United States budget debate, 2013

Nay3.png 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.[59] 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.[60] Farr voted against the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[61]

Yea3.png 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.[62] 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. Farr voted for HR 2775.[63]

Federal Pay Adjustment Act

Neutral/Abstain Farr did not vote on 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.[64]

Immigration

Morton Memos Prohibition

Nay3.png Farr voted against House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status.[65] The vote largely followed party lines.[66]

Healthcare

Healthcare Reform Rules

Nay3.png Farr voted against House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires that all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.[67]

Social issues

Abortion

Nay3.png Farr voted against HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196 that largely followed party lines. The purpose of the bill was to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization.[68]

Previous congressional sessions

Fiscal Cliff

Yea3.png Farr voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 172 Democrats who voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[69]


Issues

American response in Syria

See also: United States involvement in Syria

More than 100 House lawmakers signed a letter urging President Barack Obama to call Congress back into session if he planned to use military force in Syria.[70]

Rep. Scott Rigell wrote in the letter in August 2013, “Engaging our military in Syria when no direct threat to the United States exists and without prior congressional authorization would violate the separation of powers that is clearly delineated in the Constitution.”[70][71]

The members of Congress believed that Obama should have asked Congress for permission before engaging in Libya. The letter asked, “If the use of 221 Tomahawk cruise missles, [sic] 704 Joint Direct Attack Munitions, and 42 Predator Hellfire missiles expended in Libya does not constitute ‘hostilities,’ what does?”[71]

The letter stated, “If you deem that military action in Syria is necessary, Congress can reconvene at your request. We stand ready to come back into session, consider the facts before us, and share the burden of decisions made regarding U.S. involvement in the quickly escalating Syrian conflict."[71]

A total of 98 Republicans signed the letter. Farr was one of 18 Democratic members to sign the letter.[71]

On August 29, 2013, 53 House Democrats signed a letter written by California Rep. Barbara Lee that called for a congressional resolution on strikes and cautioned that the situation in Syria "should not draw us into an unwise war—especially without adhering to our constitutional requirements."[71][72] The letter also called on the Obama administration to work with the U.N. Security Council “to build international consensus” condemning the alleged use of chemical weapons. Farr was one of the 53 Democrats in the House to sign the letter.[71][72]

Elections

2016

See also: California's 20th Congressional District election, 2016

Farr did not seek re-election in 2016.[1]

2014

See also: California's 20th Congressional District elections, 2014

Farr won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. He and Ronald Paul Kabat (I) advanced past the blanket primary on June 3, 2014, unopposed.[73] Farr went on to defeat Kabat in the general election on November 4, 2014.[74]

U.S. House, California District 20 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngSam Farr Incumbent 75.2% 106,034
     Independent Ronald Paul Kabat 24.8% 35,010
Total Votes 141,044
Source: California Secretary of State

2012

See also: California's 20th Congressional District elections, 2012

Farr won re-election in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing California's 20th District.[75] He was displaced from his former district by redistricting.[76] He and Jeff Taylor (R) advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012, defeating Art Dunn (D), Mike LeBarre (R), Eric Petersen (G), Dan Caudle (Ind) and Ronald Paul Kabat (Ind). Farr went on to defeat Taylor in the general election on November 6, 2012.[77][78]

U.S. House, California District 20 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngSam Farr Incumbent 74.1% 172,996
     Republican Jeff Taylor 25.9% 60,566
Total Votes 233,562
Source: California Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"
U.S. House, California District 20 Open Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngSam Farr (D) Incumbent 64.4% 68,895
Green check mark transparent.pngJeff Taylor (R) 22.3% 23,905
Mike Lebarre (R) 5.1% 5,487
Art Dunn (D) 3.8% 4,095
Eric Petersen (G) 2.1% 2,211
Ronald Paul Kabat (NPP) 1.6% 1,733
Dan Caudle (NPP) 0.7% 703
Total Votes 107,029

Full history


Campaign donors


Comprehensive donor history

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Sam Farr campaign contribution history
Year Office Result Contributions
2014 U.S. House (California, District 20) Won $782,583
2012 U.S. House (California, District 20) Won $735,679
2010 U.S. House (California, District 17) Won $704,177
2008 U.S. House (California, District 17) Won $743,122
2006 U.S. House (California, District 17) Won $773,188
2004 U.S. House (California, District 17) Won $596,520
2002 U.S. House (California, District 17) Won $546,287
2000 U.S. House (California, District 17) Won $587,265
Grand total raised $5,468,821
Source: [[88] Follow the Money]



2016

Source: This graphic was generated using data from the FEC.

2014

Farr won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. During that election cycle, Farr's campaign committee raised a total of $782,583 and spent $747,789.[89] This is less than the average $1.45 million spent by House winners in 2014.[90]

Cost per vote

Farr spent $7.05 per general election vote received in 2014.

U.S. House, California District 20, 2014 - Sam Farr Campaign Contributions
Total Raised $782,583
Total Spent $747,789
Total Raised by Election Runner-up $15,445
Total Spent by Election Runner-up $15,488
Top contributors to Sam Farr's campaign committee
Ocean Mist Farms$12,600
American Crystal Sugar$10,000
American Federation of Teachers$10,000
Carpenters & Joiners Union$10,000
National Assn of Realtors$10,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Crop Production & Basic Processing$107,390
Health Professionals$51,750
Retired$43,451
Lodging/Tourism$33,250
Agricultural Services/Products$30,944
Source: Open Secrets


Below are Farr's FEC reports.[91]

2012

Farr won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Farr's campaign committee raised a total of $735,679 and spent $727,205.[100] This is less than the average $1.5 million spent by House winners in 2012.[101]

Cost per vote

Farr spent $4.20 per vote received in 2012.


2010

Farr won re-election to the U.S. House in 2010. During that election cycle, Farr's campaign committee raised a total of $704,177 and spent $718,569.[102]

His top five contributors between 2009-2010 were:


Personal Gain Index

Congressional Personal Gain Index graphic.png
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

See also: Changes in Net Worth of U.S. Senators and Representatives (Personal Gain Index) and Net worth of United States Senators and Representatives
Net Worth Metric graphic.png

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Farr's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $1,504,033 and $3,435,000. That averages to $2,469,516, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic representatives in 2012 of $5,700,168.36. Farr ranked as the 126th most wealthy representative in 2012.[103] Between 2004 and 2012, Farr's calculated net worth[104] decreased by an average of 1 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[105]

Sam Farr Yearly Net Worth
YearAverage Net Worth
2004$2,725,609
2012$2,469,516
Growth from 2004 to 2012:−9%
Average annual growth:−1%[106]
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[107]

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

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). Farr received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Crop Production & Basic Processing industry.

From 1991-2014, 25.67 percent of Farr's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[108]

Donation Concentration Metric graphic.png
Sam Farr Campaign Contributions
Total Raised $7,584,590
Total Spent $7,379,922
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Crop Production & Basic Processing$597,356
Public Sector Unions$356,100
Retired$353,641
Health Professionals$329,433
Industrial Unions$310,100
% total in top industry7.88%
% total in top two industries12.57%
% total in top five industries25.67%

Analysis

Ideology and leadership

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

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Farr was a "far-left Democratic" as of July 2014. In June 2013, Farr was rated as a "far-left Democratic leader."[109]

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.[110]

Farr most often voted with:

Farr least often voted with:

Lifetime voting record

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

According to the website GovTrack, Farr missed 388 of 14,911 roll call votes from June 1993 to September 2015. This amounted to 2.6 percent, which was higher than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[111]

Congressional staff salaries

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Farr paid his congressional staff a total of $1,064,172 in 2011. He ranked 113th on the list of the lowest paid Democratic representative staff salaries and ranked 100th overall of the highest paid representative staff salaries in 2011. Overall, California ranked 5th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[112]

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. Click the link above for the full ratings of all members of Congress.

2013

Farr tied for 1st in the liberal rankings in 2013.[113]

2012

Farr ranked 22nd in the liberal rankings in 2012.[114]

2011

Farr ranked 71st in the liberal rankings in 2011.[115]

Voting with party

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

2014

Farr voted with the Democratic Party 93.7 percent of the time, which ranked 83rd among the 204 House Democratic members as of July 2014.[116]

2013

Farr voted with the Democratic Party 96.0 percent of the time, which ranked 72nd among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.[117]

2016 Democratic National Convention

Personal

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Farr and his wife, Shary, have one child.

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See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Facebook, "Sam Farr," November 12, 2015
  2. ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "Sam Farr," accessed November 3, 2011
  3. ↑ U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk, "Committee Information," accessed February 18, 2015
  4. ↑ CQ.com - Roll Call, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress," accessed January 18, 2013
  5. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 113th Congress," accessed April 29, 2015
  6. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 114th Congress," accessed January 5, 2017
  7. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress," April 13, 2015
  8. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 361," June 12, 2015
  9. ↑ Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
  10. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 362," June 12, 2015
  11. ↑ Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
  12. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 374," June 18, 2015
  13. ↑ Politico, "Trade turnaround: House backs new power for Obama," June 18, 2015
  14. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 388," June 24, 2015
  15. ↑ The Hill, "Obama signs trade bills," June 29, 2015
  16. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 239," accessed May 27, 2015
  17. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R. 1735," accessed May 27, 2015
  18. ↑ The Hill, "Redone defense policy bill sails through House," accessed November 12, 2015
  19. ↑ Congress.gov, "S. 1356," accessed November 12, 2015
  20. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 618," accessed November 12, 2015
  21. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1356)," accessed November 12, 2015
  22. ↑ Congress.gov, "S.Con.Res.11," accessed May 5, 2015
  23. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 183," accessed May 5, 2015
  24. ↑ The Hill, "Republicans pass a budget, flexing power of majority," accessed May 5, 2015
  25. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015," accessed November 1, 2015
  26. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 579," accessed November 1, 2015
  27. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1314)," accessed November 1, 2015
  28. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1191 - Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015," accessed May 16, 2015
  29. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 226," accessed May 16, 2015
  30. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 3461," accessed September 11, 2015
  31. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 493," accessed September 11, 2015
  32. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 3460," accessed September 10, 2015
  33. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 494," accessed September 11, 2015
  34. ↑ Congress.gov, "H Res 411," accessed September 10, 2015
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  103. ↑ OpenSecrets, "Sam Farr (D-Calif), 2012," accessed February 18, 2014
  104. ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth from either 2004 (if the member entered office in 2004 or earlier) or the member's first year in office (as noted in the chart below).
  105. ↑ This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
  106. ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
  107. ↑ 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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  120. ↑ To find out which candidate a superdelegate supported, Ballotpedia sought out public statements from the superdelegate in other media outlets and on social media. If we were unable to find a public statement that clearly articulated which candidate the superdelegate supported at the national convention, we listed that superdelegate as "unknown." If you believe we made an error in identifying which candidate a superdelegate supported, please email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
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