Americans for the Arts: Congressional Report Card, 2012

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On November 6th, 2012 elections will be held for all 435 seats in the U.S. House ofRepresentatives, one-third of the Senate and the President of the United States. Onceagain, the country is in the midst of a historic campaign season that has seen thedynamics of electoral politics shaped not only by a dramatic series of global eventsand economic pressures, but also what seem to be nearly irreconcilable domesticpolicy divisions between Congress and the White House.

As the nation heads toward the ballot box this fall, the pace of the economic recoverythe looming expiration of tax cuts, and impending mandated spending reductionswill be on the minds of every voter. How our elected ofcials respond to thesechallenges in an era marked by new alignments in priorities will certainly have animpact on the federal role for arts and culture.

Despite evidence that the arts generate economic activity, fuel innovation, and enrichcommunities, Congress funds the arts through the National Endowment for the Artsat a mere 47 cents per capita. This funding represents just 0.028 percent of nonmilitary discretionary funding (see chart 1). As our leaders look to make the hardchoices regarding the best use of limited federal resources, pro-arts voters have anopportunity to support candidates that understand the value of investment in thecreative community.

Americans for the Arts Act Fund PAC has prepared the 2012 Congressional ArtsReport Card as a one-stop guide that allows us and all stakeholders with an interestin the arts to make informed decisions at the ballot box. It contains metrics andanalysis based on ofcial congressional voting records, sponsorship of key artslegislation, and participation in the cultural caucuses.

CONGRESSIONAL ARTSREPORT CARD 2012

YOUR GUIDE TO VOTING FOR THE ARTS IN 2012

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NEA Appropriations History

Legislative Recap

2nd Walberg Amendment

Funding Timeline

Congressional Arts Caucus

House Grading System

House Grades

Senate Legislative Recap

Senate Cultural Caucus

Members of Senate CulturalCaucus

Senate Grading System

Senate Grades

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CONGRESSIONAL LEGISLATIVE RECAP:

A TALE OF TWO AMENDMENTS

$146.0 million

$167.5 million

$97.6 million

$176.0 million

$2.9 Million

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CONGRESSIONAL LEGISLATIVE RECAP:

A TALE OF TWO AMENDMENTSThe 112th Session of Congress inherited signicant funding decisions due to the previous Congresss inability to cometo consensus. So funding for the arts faced numerous challenges as power was transferred from the Democrats to theRepublicans in the House of Representatives.

Two oor amendments sponsored by Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI) sought to cut funding for the NationalEndowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The rst amendment occurredduring a February 2011 debate on a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund FY 2011 programs and contained a $20 milliondollar cut to the NEA budget that was already reduced by the base funding legislation. Although this amendment passedthe House by a narrow margin, this version of the CR ultimately failed in the Senate, opening up negotiations for anotherstop gap piece of legislation. Congress eventually passed another CR in April 2011, which funded the NEA at $155 million

for FY 2011 down from the high of $167.5 million.

The 2nd Walberg amendmenT

Rep. Walbergs second attempt to reduce funding for the NEA/NEH was a $10 million cut to the agencies after they hadalready been drastically decreased by $20 million in the House Interior bills initial FY 2012 funding proposal. The defeatof the second Walberg Amendment was made possible in part by the action of grassroots advocates who vigorouslyengaged their members of Congress during the deliberations of the FY 2012 Interior Appropriations bill. Advocatessent nearly 20,000 messages through the Americans for the Arts Action Fund E-Advocacy Center in opposition to theproposed NEA cuts, resulting in the defeat of the Walberg Amendment 181-240-1. Most impressively, 55 RepublicanHouse Members joined all their voting Democratic colleagues in opposition to the amendment, a change of more than 30votes from the rst Walberg amendment vote in February.

The bill that contained the amendment was ultimately pulled from the House oor and left unnished. In December 2011Congress nally completed FY 2012 appropriations by passing an omnibus resolution which funded the NEA at $146.3million, identical to the Presidents proposed budget. The omnibus was necessary because the regular appropriationsprocess was stalled due to partisan disagreement.

February 2011House appropriations subcommittee proposes $145 million forNEA in FY 2011 legislation.

February 17, 2011 Rep. Walberg proposes an additional $20 million cut for theNEA/NEH.

April 12, 2011Congress passes long-term CR agreement that funds NEA/NEH at$155 million for FY 2011.

July 7, 2011 House appropriations subcommittee proposes $135 million for NEAin FY 2012 legislation

July 28, 2011Rep. Walberg oor amendment to cut an addition $10.6 million fails.

December 17, 2011Congress passes an omnibus appropriations package thatfunded the NEA/NEH at $146.3 million for FY 2012.

February 13, 2012President Obama proposed an increase for the NEA/NEH to

$154.2 million for FY 2013.

TIMELINE

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CONGRESSIONAL ARTS CAUCUSThe bipartisan nature of the HouseCongressional Arts Caucus (CAC) is

indicated not only by the leadershipof the caucus, but in its membership.The CAC was crucial in staving offdamaging budget reductions to theNEA during the consideration of theInterior Appropriations FY 2012 bill,when Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) offeredhis oor amendment that would havereduced funding for the NEA/NEH byan additional $10.6 million. Members ofthe Congressional Arts Caucus opposingthe amendment included Subcommittee

Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID);Ranking Member Jim Moran (D-VA);Congressional Arts Caucus Co-ChairRep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY); and sixother members of Congress, includingReps. Bobby Scott (D-VA) and DavidCicilline (D-RI). Due in part to theurging from Representative Simpson andCongressional Arts Caucus Co-ChairTodd Platts (R-PA) on the House oor,32 Republicans who had previouslysupported Walbergs amendment in February voted it down.

The CAC remains the most important congressional organizing resource in advancing pro-arts policies in Congressand is also one of the largest caucuses in the House. As the ofcial congressional cosponsor of Arts Advocacy day, theCAC members and their staffs are consistently relied upon to not only support arts and cultural on the House ooror in the relevant committees, but also to disseminate information on the latest research and best practices of thenonprot creative sector. Through providing unique forums for special staff briengs, using social media such as theCAC Facebook page, and an upcoming ofcial website, the CAC continues to be an invaluable bipartisan partner for the

nonprot arts and an important ally for preserving the federal role for culture.



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THE GRADING SYSTEM:

THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Members grades are primarily based on the two major 2011 votes that were directly relatedto funding for the NEA. This is reected in the assignment of 40 points each for those pivotalvotes around the previously discussed Walberg amendments.

In general, members with perfect or near-perfect records got an A+ or A. Those who voted thepro-arts position on the two major votes received an A or better. B+ or B grades largely reecta rejection of one of the major arts funding reduction votes with bonus points added to thosemembers that changed their vote to the pro-arts position after previously voting for fundingcuts.

At the lowest end of the grading spectrum, those who voted consistently against the arts and who took few, if any, otherpositive actions received grades of D or F. A few members received bonus points for outstanding leadership, as explainedin the footnotes. We also modied the grade scale for members who came into ofce part-way through a term, vacantseats and for the Speaker of the House, who traditionally does not vote.

Finally, we acknowledge that a few members with poor or fair voting records were supportive behind the scenes. Wealso recognize that some members missed important votes for reasons that may have been beyond their control or believethat their committee assignments restrict them from signing letters of support or co-sponsoring legislation before thatcommittee. We have tried to accommodate such conicts by assigning leadership points for pro-arts support that issomewhat less visible than voting records and legislative initiatives that are part of the public record. For those delegateswho are not able to vote on legislation, we do not assign grades but instead publish measures of arts support for referencepurposes only.

This Congressional Arts Report Card is as accurate as we can make it, but like any grading system, it cannot reect allaspects of each members performance. We encourage readers to be in touch with their own members ofces if they haveunanswered questions about their members records.

Members of Congress demonstrate arts support in various capacities not captured by voting records or caucusmembership. Below shows a number of Representatives whose leadership and support was deserving of recognition:


Rep. Wally Herger (R-CA) is one of the lead cosponsors of the IRA Charitable Rollover Act of 2011. The rollover is a vital incentive for privatesupport for the nonprot arts sector.Reps. Rush Holt (D-NJ) and Susan Davis (D-CA) introduced an amendment in the Education and Workforce Committee that would havepreserved arts education activities during consideration of a bill that struck Arts in Education programs at the U.S. Department of Education.Reps. Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Leonard Lance (R-NJ) authored the FY 2012 and FY 2013 Dear Colleague letter supporting funding for the Ofceof Museum Services at the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS).Reps. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Daniel Lungren (R-CA) provided leadership on improving the visa process for visiting artists. Rep.Blackburn also met with musicians Ben Folds and Clay Walker on Arts Advocacy Day to discuss arts funding.

House Members received grades based on:Two major votes on arts funding (40 points each)Membership in the Congressional Arts Caucus (10 points)Signatures on Dear Colleague letters to the Appropriations Committee, asking for an increase in funding forthe NEA (3 points each)Introduction or co-sponsorship of pro arts-related legislation (2 points each)Additionally, bonus points for pro-arts activities/positions not directly related to voting records and legislative

support or outstanding pro-arts leadership and reversing position on the Walberg vote (10 points)

GRADE SCALE

A+ 90+

A 80-89

B+ 60-79

B 50-59

C+ 41-49

C 40

D+ 10-39

D 3-9

F 0-2


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THE VOTES AND POINT VALUES


How to Read the U.S. House of Representatives Arts Voting RecordAmendment offered by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) as part of the FY 2011 long-term Continuing Resolution toreduce funding for the National Endowment for the Arts by $20.6 million.1

Date:Result:Citation:Pro-Arts:Value:

2/17/11

112th Congress, 1st Session, Roll Call Vote 68Passed by a vote of 217 to 209

No40 pointsAmendment offered to the FY 2012 Interior Appropriations bill by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) to reducefunding for the National Endowment for the Arts by $10.6 million.

Date:Result:Citation:Pro-Arts:Value:

7/28/11

112th Congress, 1st Session, Roll Call Vote 670

Defeated by a vote of 181 to 240 and 1

No40 points

Membership in the Congressional Arts Caucus as of August 15, 2012. The list if maintained by the ofces of

Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Louise Slaughter (D-NY) and Todd Platts (R-PA).Date:Result:Pro-Arts:Value:

As of 8/15/12187 Ofcial MembersYes10 pointsCosponsorship of H.R. 1190 in the 112th Congress, offered by Reps. John Lewis (D-GA) and Todd Platts(R-PA), allowing artists and creators to claim a tax deduction for the fair market value of gifts of their ownwork to nonprot arts organizations for mission-related use.

Date:Result:Pro-Arts:Value:

As of 8/15/1234 CosponsorsYes2 points

Co-signed a Dear Colleague letter on April 15, 2011, asking House appropriators to support a funding level of$167.5 million for the NEA in FY 2012. The letter was initiated by Congressional Arts Caucus Co-Chair Rep.Slaughter (D-NY).

Date:Result:Pro-Arts:

Value:

4/15/11

61 SignatoriesYes3 points

Co-signed a Dear Colleague letter on March 11, 2012 asking House appropriators to support a funding levelof $155 million for the NEA in FY 2013. The letter was initiated by Congressional Arts Caucus Co-Chair Rep.Slaughter (D-NY).


3/19/1284 SignatoriesYes

3 points

Leadership points reect support not measured by direct legislative votes, but by actions such as pro-arts oor statementsand submissions to the Congressional Record; introducing pro-arts legislation; participation in Arts Advocacy events; andsupporting other positive cultural policies that are not as highly visible as those that are part of the public record.

LeadershipPoints Value:10 points

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Cosponsorship of H.R. 2502 in the 112 th Congress, offered by Reps. Wally Herger (R-PA) and Earl Blumenauer

(D-OR) legislation would make permanent and expand the IRA charitable rollover, lifting the $100,000charitable gift limit and allowing for certain giving, like to a charitable remainder trust, to begin as early as age59 .


As of 7/6/12

19 Cosponsors

Yes2 points

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THE REPORT CARD

Indicates arts-friendly position Indicates opposition or no actiontaken on arts-friendly position

* Indicates missed vote or voted present Bolded Names reect non-full termMembers and Delegates

District Representative (Party) Notes as of 8/15/12 Score Grade

ALABAMA

4 Aderholt, Robert ( R) 0 F

6 Bachus, Spencer (R) 0 F

1 Bonner, Jo (R)1

50 B

5 Brooks, Mo (R)1

50 B 2 Roby, Martha (R) 0 F

3 Rogers, Mike (R) 0 F

7 Sewell, Terri (D) 80 A

ALASKA

1 Young, Don (R) 40 C

AMERICAN SAMOA

1 Faleomavaega, Eni (D)2

No grade assigned

ARIZONA

6 Flake, Jeff (R) Running for U.S. Senate 0 F

2 Franks, Trent (R) 0 F

8 Barber, Ron (D) Took office 6/19/12 INC

1 Gosar, Paul (R) 0 F

7 Grijalva, Raul (D) 98 A+

4 Pastor, Ed (D) 90 A+

3 Quayle, Ben (R) 0 F

5 Schweikert, Dav id (R) 0 F

ARKANSAS

1 Crawford, Rick (R)1

50 B

2 Griffin, Tim (R)1

60 B+

4 Ross, Mike (D) Retiring at the end of this Congress 90 A+

3 Womack, Steve (R)1

50 B

CALIFORNIA

43 Baca, Joe (D) 80 A

33 Bass, Karen (D) 80 A

31 Becerra, Xavier (D) 83 A

28 Berman, Howard (D) 93 A+

50 Bilbray, Brian (R) 0 F

45 Bono Mack, Mary (R) 0 F

44 Calvert, Ken (R) 0 F

48 Campbell, John (R) 0 F

23 Capps, Lois (D) 96 A+

18 Vacant Rep. Dennis Cardoza resigned 8/16/12

32 Chu, Judy (D) 82 A

20 Costa, Jim (D)1

50 B

53 Davis, Susan (D) 96 A+

19 Denham, Jeff (R) 0 F

26 Dreier, David (R)1

Retiring at the end of this Congress 50 B

14 Eshoo, Anna (D) 90 A+

17 Farr, Sam (D) 96 A+

51 Filner, Bob (D) Running for San Diego Mayor 100 A+

24 Gallegly, Elton (R) Retiring at the end of this Congress 0 F

10 Garamendi, John (D) 80 A

36 Hahn, Janice (D) Took office on 7/19/11 70 B+

2 Herger, Wally (R)1

Retiring at the end of this Congress 10 D+

15 Honda, Mike (D) 90 A+

52 Hunter, Duncan (R) 10 D+

49 Issa, Darrell (R) 0 F

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1 Ten bonus points added for reversing vote on Walberg Amendment2 For those US Territory delegates who are not able to vote on legislation, we do not assign grades, but instead publish measures of arts support for reference purposes only3 Ten bonus points added to reect actions such as pro-arts oor statements and submissions to the Congressional Record; introducing pro-arts legislation; participation in Arts Advocacy Daevents; or supporting cultural policies that are not part of the public record

District Representative (Party) Notes as of 8/15/12 Score Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7CALIFORNIA (cont.)

9 Lee, Barbara (D) 93 A+

41 Lewis, Jerry (R)1


16 Lofgren, Zoe (D) 96 A+

3 Lungren, Daniel (R)3

10 D+

5 Matsui, Doris (D) 96 A+

22 McCarthy, Kevin (R) 0 F

4 McClintock, Tom (R) 10 D+

25 McKeon, Howard (R) 0 F

11 McNerney, Jerry (D) 80 A

42 Miller, Gary (R) 0 F

7 Miller, George (D) 80 A

38 Napolitano, Grace (D) 90 A+

21 Nunes, Devin (R) 0 F

8 Pelosi, Nancy (D)3

90 A+

37 Richardson, Laura (D) 98 A+

46 Rohrabacher, Dana (R) 0 F

34 Roybal-Allard, Lucille (D) 90 A+

40 Royce, Edward (R) 0 F

39 Sanchez, Linda (D) 93 A+

47 Sanchez, Loretta (D) 90 A+

29 Schiff, Adam (D) 90 A+

27 Sherman, Brad (D) 90 A+

12 Speier, Jackie (D)3

93 A+

13 Stark, Pete (D) 96 A+

1 Thompson, Mike (D) 92 A+

35 Waters, Maxine (D) 80 A

30 Waxman, Henry (D) 96 A+

6 Woolsey, Lynn (D)3

Retiring at the end of this Congress 108 A+

COLORADO

6 Coffman, Mike (R) 10 D+

1 DeGette, Diana (D) 96 A+

4 Gardner, Cory (R) 0 F

5 Lamborn, Doug (R) 0 F

7 Perlmutter, Ed (D) 80 A

2 Polis, Jared (D) 93 A+

3 Tipton, Scott (R)1

50 B

CONNECTICUT

2 Courtney, Joseph (D) 96 A+

3 DeLauro, Rosa (D)3

106 A+

4 Himes, Jim (D) 90 A+

1 Larson, John (D) 90 A+

5 Murphy, Chris topher (D) Running for U.S. Senate 96 A+

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

1 Norton, Eleanor Holmes (D)2

No grade assigned

DELAWARE

1 Carney, John (D) 80 A

FLORIDA

24 Adams, Sandy (R) Lost primary election 8/14/12 0 F

9 Bilirakis, Gus (R) 0 F

3 Brown, Corrine (D) 90 A+

13 Buchanan, Vern (R) 90 A+


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* Indicates missed vote or voted present

District Representative (Party) Notes as of 8/15/12 Score Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7FLORIDA (cont.)

11 Castor, Kathy (D) 90 A+

4 Crenshaw, Ander (R) 0 F

19 Deutch, Theodore E. (D) 96 A+

21 Diaz-Balart, Mario (R) 40 C

23 Hastings, Alcee (D) 96 A+

14 Mack IV, Connie (R) Running for U.S Senate 0 F

7 Mica, John (R)1

50 B

1 Miller, Jeff (R) 0 F

5 Nugent, Richard (R) 0 F

15 Posey, Bill (R) 10 D+

25 Rivera, David (R)1 50 B

16 Rooney, Tom (R) 10 D+

18 Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana (R)1

60 B+

12 Ross, Dennis (R)1

52 B

2 Southerland, Steve (R) 0 F

6 Stearns, Cliff (R) Lost primary election 8/14/12 0 F

20 Wasserman Schultz, Debbie (D) 93 A+

8 Webster, Daniel (R) 0 F

22 West, Allen (R) 0 F

17 Wilson, Frederica (D) 46 C+

10 Young, C.W. "Bill" (R) 0 F

GEORGIA

12 Barrow, John (D) 80 A

2 Bishop, Sanford (D) 80 A

10 Broun, Paul (R)3

10 D+

11 Gingrey, Phil (R) 0 F

9 Graves, Tom (R) 0 F

4 Johnson, Hank (D) 95 A+

1 Kingston, Jack (R) 0 F

5 Lewis, John (D)3

108 A+

6 Price, Tom (R) 0 F

8 Scott, Austin (R) 0 F

13 Scott, David (D) 80 A

3 Westmoreland, Lynn (R) 0 F

7 Woodall, Rob (R) 0 F

GUAM

1 Bordallo, Madeleine (D)2

No grade assigned

HAWAII

1 Hanabusa, Colleen (D) 80 A

2 Hirono, Mazie (D) Running for U.S. Senate 96 A+

IDAHO

1 Labrador, Raul (R) 0 F

2 Simpson, Michael (R)3

100 A+

ILLINOIS

13 Biggert, Judy (R) 90 A+

12 Costello, Jerry (D) Retiring at the end of this Congress 90 A+

7 Davis, Danny (D) 96 A+

10 Dold, Robert (R) 90 A+

4 Gutierrez, Luis (D) 92 A+

14 Hultgren, Randy (R) 0 F

2 Jackson, Jesse (D) 95 A+

Bolded Names reect non-full termMembers and Delegates


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THE REPORT CARD

1 Ten bonus points added for reversing vote on Walberg Amendment2 For those US Territory delegates who are not able to vote on legislation, we do not assign grades, but instead publish measures of arts support for reference purposes only3 Ten bonus points added to reect actions such as pro-arts oor statements and submissions to the Congressional Record; introducing pro-arts legislation; participation in Arts Advocacy Daevents; or supporting cultural policies that are not part of the public record

District Representative (Party) Notes as of 8/15/12 Score Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7ILLINOIS (cont.)

15 Johnson, Timothy (R) Retiring at the end of this Congress 0 F

11 Kinzinger, Adam (R) 0 F

3 Lipinski, Daniel (D) 90 A+

16 Manzullo, Donald (R) Lost primary election 3/20/12 2 F

5 Quigley, Michael (D) 96 A+

6 Roskam, Peter (R) 0 F

1 Rush, Bobby (D) 93 A+

9 Schakowsky, Janice (D) 98 A+

17 Schilling, Bobby (R) 0 F

18 Schock, Aaron (R) 94 A+

19 Shimkus, John (R) 40 C

8 Walsh, Joe (R) 0 F

INDIANA

8 Bucshon, Larry (R) 0 F

5 Burton, Dan (R) Retiring at the end of this Congress 0 F

7 Carson, Andre (D) 53 B 2 Donnelly, Joe (D) Running for U.S. Senate 80 A

6 Pence, Mike (R) Running for other office 0 F

4 Rokita, Todd (R) 0 F

3 Stutzman, Marlin (R) 0 F

1 Visclosky, Peter ( D) 90 A+

9 Young, Todd (R) 0 F

IOWA

3 Boswell, Leonard ( D) 93 A+

1 Braley, Bruce (D) 80 A

5 King, Steven (R) 0 F

4 Latham, Tom (R) 2 F

2 Loebsack, David (D) 96 A+

KANSAS

1 Huelskamp, Tim (R) 0 F

2 Jenkins, Lynn (R) 10 D+

4 Pompeo, Mike (R) 0 F

3 Yoder, Kevin (R) 0 F

KENTUCKY

6 Chandler, Ben (D) 52 B

4 Vacant Rep. Geoff Davis resigned 7/31/12

2 Guthrie, Brett (R) 10 D+

5 Rogers, Harold (R)1

50 B

1 Whitfield, Ed (R)1

50 B

3 Yarmuth, John (D)3

108 A+

LOUISIANA

5 Alexander, Rodney (R) 10 D+

7 Boustany, Charles (R) 0 F

6 Cassidy, Bill (R) 10 D+

4 Fleming, John (R) 10 D+

3 Landry, Jeff (R) 0 F

2 Richmond, Cedric (D) 80 A

1 Scalise, Steve (R) 0 F


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District Representative (Party) Notes as of 8/15/12 Score Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7MAINE

2 Michaud, Michael (D) 98 A+

1 Pingree, Chellie (D) 96 A+

MARYLAND

6 Bartlett, Roscoe ( R) 0 F

7 Cummings, Elijah ( D) 90 A+

4 Edwards, Donna (D) 90 A+

1 Harris, Andy (R) 0 F

5 Hoyer, Steny (D)3

90 A+

2 Ruppersberger, Dutch (D) 80 A

3 Sarbanes, John (D)3

90 A+

8 Van Ho llen, Christopher (D) 96 A+

MASSACHUSETTS

8 Capuano, Michael (D) 96 A+

4 Frank, Barney (D) Retiring at the end of this Congress 83 A

10 Keating , William (D) 80 A 9 Lynch, Stephen (D) 83 A

7 Markey, Edward (D) 93 A+

3 McGovern, James (D) 98 A+

2 Neal, Richard (D) 93 A+

1 Olver, John (D) Retiring at the end of this Congress 90 A+

6 Tierney, John (D) 83 A

5 Tsongas, Niki (D) 90 A+

MICHIGAN

3 Amash, Justin (R) 0 F

1 Benishek, Dan (R) 0 F

4 Camp, Dave (R) 0 F

13 Clarke, Hansen (D)3

Lost primary election 8/07/12 103 A+

14 Conyers, John (D) 96 A+

15 Dingell, John (D) 96 A+

2 Huizenga, Bill (R) 0 F

5 Kildee, Dale (D) Retiring at the end of this Congress 98 A+

12 Levin, Sander (D) 90 A+

11 Vacant Rep. Thaddeus McCotter resigned 7/06/12

10 Miller, Candice (R) 0 F

9 Peters, Gary (D) 92 A+

8 Rogers, Mike (R) 0 F

6 Upton, Fred (R) 0 F

7 Walberg, Tim (R) 2 F

MINNESOTA

6 Bachmann, Michelle (R) 0 F

8 Cravaack, Chip (R) 0 F

5 Ellison, Keith (D) 53 B

2 Kline, John (R) 0 F

4 McCollum, Betty (D)3

102 A+

3 Paulsen, Erik (R)1 60 B+

7 Peterson, Collin (D) 98 A+

1 Walz, Timothy (D) 90 A+

MISSISSIPPI

3 Harper, Gregg (R) 10 D+

1 Nunnelee, Alan (R) 0 F



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THE REPORT CARD

1 Ten bonus points added for reversing vote on Walberg Amendment2 For those US Territory delegates who are not able to vote on legislation, we do not assign grades, but instead publish measures of arts support for reference purposes only3 Ten bonus points added to reect actions such as pro-arts oor statements and submissions to the Congressional Record; introducing pro-arts legislation; participation in Arts Advocacy Da

events; or supporting cultural policies that are not part of the public record

District Representative (Party) Notes as of 8/15/12 Score Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7MISSISSPPI (cont.)

4 Palazzo, Steven (R) 0 F

2 Thompson, Bennie ( D) 80 A

MISSOURI

2 Akin, Todd (R) Running for U.S. Senate 0 F

3 Carnahan, Russ (D) Lost primary election 8/07/12 93 A+

1 Clay, W illiam Lacy (D) 90 A+

5 Cleaver, Emanuel (D) 80 A

8 Emerson, Jo Ann (R) 10 D+

6 Graves, Sam (R) 0 F

4 Hartzler, Vicky (R) 0 F

7 Long, Billy (R) 0 F

9 Luetkemeyer, Bla ine (R) 0 F

MONTANA

1 Rehberg, Dennis (R) Running for U.S. Senate 0 F

NEBRASKA1 Fortenberry, Jeff (R)

150 B

3 Smith, Adrian (R) 0 F

2 Terry, Lee (R) 10 D+

NEVADA

2 Amodei, Mark (R ) Took office on 9/15/11 INC

1 Berkley, Shelley (D) Running for U.S. Senate 96 A+

3 Heck, Joe (R) 0 F

NEW HAMPSHIRE

2 Bass, Charles (R)3

90 A+

1 Guinta, Frank (R)1

50 B

NEW JERSEY

1 Andrews, Robert (D) 90 A+ 11 Frelinghuysen, Rodney (R)

1

50 B

5 Garrett, Scott (R) 0 F

12 Holt, Rush (D)3

110 A+

7 Lance, Leonard (R)3

100 A+

2 LoBiondo, Frank (R) 10 D+

6 Pallone, Frank (D) 93 A+

8 Pascrell, Bill (D) 98 A+

10 Vacant Rep. Donald Payne passed away 3/6/12

9 Rothman, Steven (D) Lost primary election 6/5/12 95 A+

3 Runyan, Jon (R) 0 F

13 Sires, Albio (D) 80 A

4 Smith, Christopher (R) 0 F

NEW MEXICO

1 Heinrich, Martin (D) Running for U.S. Senate 90 A+

3 Lujn, Ben Ray (D) 90 A+

2 Pearce, Steve (R) 0 F

NEW YORK

5 Ackerman, Gary (D) Retiring at the end of this Congress 90 A+

1 Bishop, Tim (D) 93 A+

25 Buerk le, Ann Marie (R) 0 F

11 Clarke, Yvette (D) 93 A+


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District Representative (Party) Notes as of 8/15/12 Score Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7NEW YORK (cont.)

7 Crowley, Joseph (D) 80 A

17 Engel, Eliot (D) 96 A+

20 Gibson, Chris (R)3

90 A+

13 Grimm, Michael (R) 80 A

24 Hanna, Richard (R)3

92 A+

19 Hayworth, Nan (R)1

50 B

27 Higgins, Brian (D) 90 A+

22 Hinchey, Maurice (D) Retiring at the end of this Congress 52 B

26 Hochul, Kathy (D) Took office on 6/1/11 70 B+

2 Israel, Steve (D) 83 A

3 King, Peter (R) 0 F

18 Lowey, Nita (D) 90 A+

14 Maloney, Carolyn (D) 98 A+

4 McCarthy, Carolyn (D) 80 A

6 Meeks, Gregory (D) 80 A

8 Nadler, Jerrold (D)3

108 A+

23 Owens, Bill (D) 80 A

15 Rangel, Charles (D) 93 A+

29 Reed, Tom (R)1 50 B

16 Serrano, Jose (D) 90 A+

28 Slaughter, Louise (D)3

108 A+

21 Tonko, Paul (D)3

100 A+

10 Towns, Edolphus (D) 90 A+

9 Turner, Robert (R) Took office on 9/15/11; defeated for other office INC

12 Velazquez, Nyd ia (D) 80 A

NORTH CAROLINA

1 Butterfield, G.K. (D) 80 A

6 Coble, Howard (R) 0 F

2 Ellmers, Renee (R) 0 F

5 Foxx, Virginia (R) 2 F

3 Jones, Walter (R) 0 F

8 Kissell, Larry (D) 90 A+ 10 McHenry, Patrick (R) 0 F

7 McIntyre, Mike (D) 90 A+

13 Miller, Brad (D) Retiring at the end of this Congress 93 A+

9 Myrick, Sue (R) Retiring at the end of this Congress 0 F

4 Price, David (D) 95 A+

11 Shuler, Heath (D) Retiring at the end of this Congress 80 A

12 Watt, Melvin (D) 86 A

NORTH DAKOTA

1 Berg, Rick (R) Running for U.S. Senate 2 F

NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS

1 Sablan, Gregorio (I)2 No grade assigned

OHIO

7 Austria, Steve (R)1

Retiring at the end of this Congress 60 B+

8 Boehner, John (R) Speaker of the House traditionally does not vote INC

1 Chabot, Steve (R) 0 F

11 Fudge, Marcia (D) 90 A+

18 Gibbs, Bob (R) 2 F

6 Johnson, Bill (R) 0 F

4 Jordan, Jim (R) 0 F

9 Kaptur, Marcy (D) 90 A+



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District Representative (Party) Notes as of 8/15/12 Score Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7OHIO (cont.)

10 Kucinich, Dennis (D) Lost Primary election on 3/6/12 98 A+

14 LaTourette, Steven (R) Retiring at the end of this Congress 80 A

5 Latta, Robert (R) 0 F 16 Renacci, Jim (R) 0 F

17 Ryan, Tim (D) 90 A+

2 Schmidt, Jean (R)1

Lost primary election on 3/6/12 50 B

15 Stivers, Steve (R) 90 A+

13 Sutton, Betty (D) 90 A+

12 Tiberi, Patrick (R) 82 A

3 Turner, Michael (R) 80 A

OKLAHOMA

2 Boren, Dan (D)1


4 Cole, Tom (R)1

50 B

5 Lankford, James (R) 0 F

3 Lucas, Frank (R) 0 F

1 Sullivan, John (R) Lost primary election on 6/26/12 0 F

OREGON

3 Blumenauer, Earl (D)3 100 A+

1 Bonamici, Suzanne (D)3

Took office on 2/7/12 86 A

4 DeFazio, Peter (D) 93 A+

5 Schrader, Kurt (D) 90 A+

2 Walden, Greg (R) 80 A

PENNSYLVANIA

4 Altmire, Jason (D) Lost primary election on 4/24/12 90 A+

11 Barletta, Lou (R)1

50 B

1 Brady, Robert (D) 96 A+

12 Critz, Mark S. (D) 96 A+

15 Dent, Charles ( R) 90 A+

14 Doyle, Michael (D) 90 A+

2 Fattah, Chaka (D) 80 A

8 Fitzpatrick, Michael (R)1

50 B

6 Gerlach, Jim (R) 90 A+

17 Holden, Tim (D) Lost primary election on 4/24/12 90 A+

3 Kelly, Mike (R) 0 F

10 Marino, Tom (R) 0 F

7 Meehan, Pat (R) 80 A

18 Murphy, Timothy (R)1

60 B+

16 Pitts, Joseph (R ) 0 F

19 Platts, Todd (R)3


13 Schwartz, Allyson (D) 80 A

9 Shuster, Bill (R) 0 F

5 Thompson, Glenn (R)1

60 B+

PUERTO RICO

1 Pierluisi, Pedro (D)2

No grade assigned

RHODE ISLAND

1 Cicilline, David (D)3

106 A+

2 Langevin, James (D)3

106 A+


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District Representative (Party) Notes as of 8/15/12 Score Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7SOUTH CAROLINA

6 Clyburn, James (D) 90 A+

3 Duncan, Jeff (R) 0 F

4 Gowdy, Trey (R) 0 F 5 Mulvaney, Mick (R) 0 F

1 Scott, Tim (R) 0 F

2 Wilson, Joe (R) 10 D+

SOUTH DAKOTA

1 Noem, Kristi (R) 0 F

TENNESSEE

6 Black, Diane (R) 0 F

7 Blackburn, Marsha (R)3

10 D+

9 Cohen, Steve (D) 95 A+

5 Cooper, Jim (D)3

100 A+

4 DesJarlais, Scott (R) 0 F

2 Duncan, John (R) 0 F

8 Fincher, Stephen (R) 0 F

3 Fleischmann, Chuck (R) 0 F

1 Roe, Phil (R) 10 D+

TEXAS

6 Barton, Joe (R) 0 F

8 Brady, Kevin (R) 0 F

26 Burgess, Michae l (R) 0 F

23 Canseco, F ranc isco (R) 0 F

31 Carter, John (R) 0 F

11 Conaway, Mike (R) 0 F

28 Cuellar, Henry (D) 80 A

7 Culberson, John (R) 0 F

25 Doggett, Lloyd (D) 92 A+

27 Farenthold, Blake (R) 0 F

17 Flores, Bill (R) 0 F

1 Gohmert, Louie (R) 0 F

20 Gonzalez, Charles (D) Retiring at the end of this Congress 93 A+

12 Granger, Kay (R) 10 D+

9 Green, Al (D) 93 A+

29 Green, Gene (D) 52 B

4 Hall, Ralph (R) 0 F

5 Hensarling, Jeb (R) 0 F

15 Hinojosa, Ruben (D)3

90 A+

18 Jackson-Lee, She ila (D) 90 A+

30 Johnson, Eddie Bernice (D) 50 B

3 Johnson, Sam (R) 2 F

24 Marchant, Kenny (R) 0 F

10 McCaul, Michael (R) 0 F

19 Neugebauer, Randy (R) 0 F

22 Olson, Pete (R)1

60 B+

14 Paul, Ron (R) Retiring at the end of this Congress 4 D

2 Poe, Ted (R) 0 F

16 Reyes, Silvestre (D) Lost primary election on 5/29/12 93 A+

32 Sessions, Pete (R) 0 F

21 Smith, Lamar (R) 0 F

13 Thornberry, Mac (R) 0 F



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District Representative (Party) Notes as of 8/15/12 Score Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7UTAH

1 Bishop, Rob (R) 0 F

3 Chaffetz, Jason (R) 10 D+

2 Matheson, Jim (D) 50 B

VERMONT

1 Welch, Peter (D) 96 A+

VIRGIN ISLANDS

1 Christensen, Donna (D)2

No grade assigned

VIRGINIA

7 Cantor, Eric (R) 0 F

11 Connolly, Gerry (D) 93 A+

4 Forbes, Randy (R) 0 F

6 Goodlatte, Bob (R) 0 F

9 Griffith, Morgan (R) 0 F 5 Hurt, Robert (R) 0 F

8 Moran, Jim (D)3

106 A+

2 Rigell, Scott (R) 0 F

3 Scott, Bobby (D)3

100 A+

1 Wittman, Robert (R) 0 F

10 Wolf, Frank (R) 0 F

WASHINGTON

6 Dicks, Norm (D)3


4 Hastings, Doc (R) 0 F

3 Herrera Beutle r, Jaime (R) 0 F

1 Vacant Rep. Jay Inslee resigned 3/20/12

2 Larsen, Rick (D) 90 A+

7 McDermott, Jim (D) 98 A+

5 McMorris Rodgers , Cathy (R) 0 F

8 Reichert, David (R) 90 A+

9 Smith, Adam (D) 90 A+

WEST VIRGINIA

2 Capito, Shelley Moore (R)1

60 B+

1 McKinley, David (R) 90 A+

3 Rahall, Nick (D) 93 A+

WISCONSIN

2 Baldwin, Tammy (D) Running for U.S. Senate 90 A+

7 Duffy, Sean (R)1

50 B

3 Kind, Ron (D) 90 A+

4 Moore, Gwen (D) 80 A

6 Petri, Thomas (R) 10 D+

8 Ribble, Reid (R) 0 F

1 Ryan, Paul (R) 0 F

5 Sensenbrenner, Jim (R) 0 F

WYOMING

1 Lummis, Cynthia (R)1

60 B+


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SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECAPAside from the confusing appropriations process described previously, there was little progress made in Congress onpolicy issues pertaining to the arts. In fall 2011 the Senate education committee successfully completed consideration

of a bill to reauthorize the nations elementary and secondary education programs, but oor consideration to completethe Senate bill did not take place in 2012. This legislation includes provisions that could be strengthened to support artslearning.

The Senate did take action on a short two-year reauthorization of the nations surface transportation programs. Througha series of compromises between Senate Environment & Public Work Committee Chairman Barbara Boxer (D-CA),Ranking Member Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and House transportation leaders, eligibility for federal funds to support public artand transportation museums was terminated. In place for decades, the Transportation Enhancement and similar TransitEnhancement programs were signicantly altered and funding was cut by more than one-third despite the advocacy

efforts of the biking, preservation, environmental and cultural sectors.

THE GRADING SYSTEM:U.S. SENATEFor the 2011-12 Senate session, there were not enough votes to provide a grade. For reference purposes only, we haveincluded the 2010 Report Card grade for members of the 2012 Senate, when applicable, and have also included threemore recent pro-arts actions that took place during the current Congress as well as updated the Senate Cultural Caucusmembership list.

We have also identied below a number of Senators whose leadership and support was deserving of recognition.

Sens. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) both serve as ex-ofcio members of the NationalCouncil on the Arts, the advisory committee to the National Endowment on the Arts. Sen. Whitehouse received theAmericans for the Arts Congressional Arts Leadership award in 2011.Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) authored Dear Colleague letters in 2011 and 2012 in support of funding for the NationalEndowment for the Arts.Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) sponsored S.2212, the Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity ClaricationAct, which extends legal protections for exhibition art from overseas. Sen. Hatch also spoke very supportively of thevalue of the nonprot arts sector at a Senate Finance Committee hearing (10/17/11) on tax incentives for charitablegiving.Sen. Robert Casey (D-PA) successfully included an amendment to the Elementary & Secondary Education Actreauthorization bill under consideration by the Senate education committee that would support a well-roundedcurriculum including the arts.Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Labor, Health and Education Subcommittee and

Sen.Thad Cochran (R-MS) have shown specic support for the U.S. Department of Educations Arts in Educationprogram through the FY 2011 and FY 2012 appropriations bills. Chairman Harkin also supported funding for the FastResponse Survey System study in Arts Education that was released by the U.S. Department of Education in April2012.Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) authored a Dear Colleague in support of funding for the Ofce of Museum Services atthe Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS).Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee chairman Jack Reed (D-RI) and Ranking Member Lisa Murkowski(R-AK) provided a signicantly higher level of support in their mark for the National Endowment for the Arts byapproving $155 million in the FY 2012 committee bill.



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SENATE CULTURAL CAUCUS

The Senate Cultural Caucus is co-chaired by Sens. Mike Enzi (R-WY) and Barbara Mikulski (D-MD). TheCultural Caucus now has 37 members. Its role is to showcase the importance of the arts and the humanities.

MEMBERS OF THE SENATE CULTURAL CAUCUS112th Congress- 37 members of August 15, 2012 (alphabetical by state

abbreviations)

Co-chairs Party/stateMike Enzi R-WYBarbara Mikulski D-MD

Senators Party/StateMark Begich D-AKLisa Murkowski R-AKBarbara Boxer D-CADianne Feinstein D-CAJoe Lieberman I-CTJohnny Isakson R-GADaniel Akaka D-HIRichard Durbin D-ILMary Landrieu D-LA

Susan Collins R-MEDebbie Stabenow D-MIAmy Klobuchar D-MN

Al Franken D-MNThad Cochran R-MSRoger Wicker R-MSKay Hagan D-TNBen Nelson D-NEMike Johanns R-NEFrank Lautenberg D-NJRobert Menendez D-NJTom Udall D-NMHarry Reid D-NV

(unofcial Member)

Charles Schumer D-NYKirsten Gillibrand D-NYSherrod Brown D-OH

Jack Reed D-RISheldon Whitehouse D-RITim Johnson D-SDOrrin Hatch R-UTJim Webb D-VAMaria Cantwell D-WAPatty Murray D-WAHerb Kohl D-WIJay Rockefeller D-WVJoe Manchin D-WV

CAUCUSM

EMBERS

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

11 9 8

22 28 28

Dems

Ind

Reps

2008 2010 2012


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How to Read the U.S. Senate Arts Support Record

Amendment to economic recovery legislation offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) stating, None of theamounts appropriated or otherwise made available by this Art may be used for any casino or other gamblingestablishment, aquarium, zoo, golf course, swimming pool, stadium, community park, museum, theater, artcenter, and highway beautication project.

1

Date:Result:Citation:Pro-Arts:

2/6/09


Passed by a vote of 73 to 24

NoAmendment offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) to halt funding for the Transportation Enhancementprogram, which includes funding eligible for historic preservation and museums, within the FY 2010Transportation Appropriations Bill.

2Date:Result:Citation:Pro-Arts:

9/16/09

111th Congress, 1st Session, Roll Call Vote 277Failed by a vote of 39 to 59

NoAmendment offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) to prohibit funds within the 2010 TransportationAppropriations Bill from being used for any museum.3


9/16/09Failed by a vote of 41 to 57

No

Motion to table an amendment offered by Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) to prohibit TransportationEnhancement funds in the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012 from beingused on lower-priority projects, such as transportation museums, historic preservation and public artprojects.

4

10/19/11Tabled by a vote of 59 to 39

112th Congress, 1st Session, Roll Call Vote 170Yes


Membership in the Senate Cultural Caucus as of August 15,2012. The list is maintained by theofce of Caucus Co-Chairs Sens. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Mike Enzi (R-WY).

As of 8/15/1235 Ofcial Members

Yes

Co-signed a Dear Colleague letter on May 3, 2011 asking Senate appropriators to fund the NEA at $167.5million. The letter was initiated by Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM).

65/3/11

16 SignatoriesYes

Co-signed a Dear Colleague letter on March 29, 2012 asking Senate appropriators to fund the NEA at $154million. The letter was initiated by Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM).7

3/29/12

24 Signatories

Yes


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Note: In 2010, Senators Mikulski and Enzi received bonus points for co-chairing the Senate Cultural Causus.





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THE REPORT CARD

Senator

Party-

State Notes as of 8/15/12

2010

Grade

Mark Begich D-AK B

Lisa A. Murkowski R-AK C Jeff Sessions R-AL F

Richard C. Shelby R-AL B

John Boozman R-AR Took office on 1/5/11

Mark Pryor D-AR B

Jon L. Kyl R-AZ Retiring after the 112th Congress F

John McCain R-AZ F

Barbara Boxer D-CA A+

Dianne Feinstein D-CA Running for re-election in 2012 B+

Michael Bennet D-CO B

Mark Udall D-CO C

Richard Blumenthal D-CT Took office on 1/5/11

Joseph I. Lieberman I-CT Retiring after the 112th Congress B+

Thomas R. Carper D-DE Running for re-election in 2012 B

Chris Coons D-DE Took office on 11/15/10

Marco Rubio R-FL Took office on 1/5/11

Bill Nelson D-FL Running for re-election in 2012 B

Saxby Chambliss R-GA D

Johnny Isakson R-GA D+

Daniel K. Akaka D-HI Retiring after the 112th Congress A+

Daniel K. Inouye D-HI A

Charles E. Grassley R-IA F

Tom Harkin D-IA A

Jim Risch R-ID F

Michael D. Crapo R-ID F

Richard J. Durbin D-IL A+

Mark S. Kirk R-IL Took office on 11/29/10

Dan Coats R-IN Took office on 1/5/11

Richard G. Lugar R-IN Defeated in primary F

Jerry Moran R-KS Took office on 1/5/11

Pat Roberts R-KS F

Rand Paul R-KY Took office on 1/5/11

Mitch McConnell R-KY F

Mary L. Landrieu D-LA A

David Vitter R-LA F

Scott Brown R-MA Took office on 2/4/10; Running for re-election in 2012

John F. Kerry D-MA A+

Benjamin L. Cardin D-MD Running for re-election in 2012 B+

Barbara A. Mikulski D-MD B+

Susan M. Collins R-ME C

Olympia J. Snowe R-ME Retiring after the 112th Congress C

Carl Levin D-MI A

Debbie Stabenow D-MI Running for re-election in 2012 B+

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Senator

Party-


2010

Grade


3 2 7Al Franken D-MN Took office on 7/7/09 A

Amy Klobuchar D-MN Running for re-election in 2012 D

Roy Blunt R-MO Took office on 1/5/11

Claire McCaskill D-MO Running for re-election in 2012 F

Thad Cochran R-MS B+

Roger Wicker R-MS Running for re-election in 2012 C

Max Baucus D-MT B

Jon Tester D-MT Running for re-election in 2012 B

Richard Burr R-NC F

Kay R. Hagan D-NC A

Kent Conrad D-ND Retiring after the 112th Congress C

John Hoeven R-ND Took office on 1/5/11

Mike Johanns R-NE D

Benjamin Nelson D-NE Retiring after the 112th Congress B+

Kelly Ayotte R-NH Took office on 1/5/11

Jeanne Shaheen D-NH A

Frank Lautenberg D-NJ A+

Robert Menendez D-NJ Running for re-election in 2012 A+

Jeff Bingaman D-NM Retiring after the 112th Congress B+

Tom Udall D-NM B+

Dean Heller R-NV Took office 5/9/11; Running for re-election in 2012

Harry Reid* D-NV A

Kirsten Gillibrand D-NY Running for re-election in 2012 A+

Charles E. Schumer D-NY B+

Sherrod Brown D-OH Running for re-election in 2012 B+

Rob Portman R-OH Took office on 1/5/11

Thomas A. Coburn R-OK F

James M. Inhofe R-OK F

Jeff Merkley D-OR B

Ron Wyden D-OR B

Robert P. Casey D-PA Running for re-election in 2012 B

Patrick J. Toomey R-PA Took office on 1/5/11

Jack Reed D-RI A+

Sheldon Whitehouse D-RI Running for re-election in 2012 A+

Jim DeMint R-SC F

Lindsey O. Graham R-SC F

Tim Johnson D-SD B+

John Thune R-SD F Lamar Alexander R-TN C

Bob Corker R-TN Running for re-election in 2012 F

John Cornyn R-TX F

Kay Bailey Hutchison R-TX Retiring after the 112th Congress F

Mike Lee R-UT Took office on 1/5/11

Orrin G. Hatch R-UT Running for re-election in 2012 D

* Unofficial Member of the Senate Cultural Caucus


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Senator

Party-


2010

Grade


3 2 7Mark Warner D-VA B

James H. Webb D-VA Retiring after the 112th Congress B+

Patrick J. Leahy D-VT A+

Bernard Sanders I-VT Running for re-election in 2012 A+

Maria Cantwell D-WA Running for re-election in 2012 B

Patty Murray D-WA B+

Ron Johnson R-WI Took office on 1/5/11

Herbert H. Kohl D-WI Retiring after the 112th Congress C

Joe Manchin D-WV Took office on 11/15/10; Running for re-election in 2012

Jay Rockefeller D-WV A+

John Barrasso R-WY Running for re-election in 2012 F

Michael B. Enzi R-WY D+

Documents

Americans for the Arts: Congressional Report Card, 2012