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Senator Evan Bayh (IN)

Current Office: U.S. Senate
Seniority: Junior Seat
First Elected: 11/03/1998
Last Elected: 11/02/2004
Next Election: 2010
Party: Democratic

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Abortion Issues

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2007 In 2007 NARAL Pro-Choice America gave Senator Bayh a grade of 100.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 75 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 85 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 87 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 25 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2005.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Democrats for Life of America 40 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 18 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 50 percent in 2003.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 80 percent in 2001.

2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 90 percent in 2000.

1999-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 83 percent in 1999-2002.

1999-2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 11 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 65 percent in 1999.

1999 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 13 percent in 1999.

1999 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 75 percent in 1999.

1996-2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 86 percent in 1996-2003.

1995-2004 On the votes that the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association considered to be the most important in 1995-2004, Senator Bayh voted their preferred position 91 percent of the time.

Agriculture Issues

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2007 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 71 percent in 2007.

2007 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 17 percent in 2007.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 66 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 35 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 50 percent in 2005.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 100 percent in 2005.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 89 percent in 2003-2004.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Minnesota Farm Bureau 38 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Minnesota Farm Bureau 61 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 70 percent in 2001-2002.

2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 83 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 92 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 80 percent in 1999.

Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues

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2007-2008 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 50 percent in both sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

2007 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 75 percent in the first session of Congress in 2007.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Fund for Animals 80 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 80 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 80 percent in 2005.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Humane Association 60 percent in 2004.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 60 percent in 2004.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 60 percent in 2004.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 60 percent in 2004.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Fund for Animals 60 percent in 2004.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 60 percent in 2004.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance 0 percent in 2004.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 60 percent in 2004.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Humane Association 60 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 60 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 60 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 60 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Fund for Animals 60 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 60 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 60 percent in 2003.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Humane Association 67 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 67 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 67 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 67 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Fund for Animals 67 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 67 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 67 percent in 2001-2002.

2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 50 percent in 2000.

2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 60 percent in 2000.

1999 On the votes that the The Humane Society of the United States considered to be the most important in 1999 , Senator Bayh voted their preferred position 25 percent of the time.

Arts and Humanities

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2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 100 percent in 2000.

Budget, Spending and Taxes

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2007-2008 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 30 percent in 2007-2008.

2007 In 2007 Americans for Tax Reform gave Senator Bayh a grade of 10.

2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to FreedomWorks's position, Senator Bayh received a rating of 8.

2007 In 2007 National Taxpayers Union gave Senator Bayh a grade of D.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 15 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 8 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 12 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Citizens for Tax Justice 80 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 5 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 10 percent in 2005.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 13 percent in 2005.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 12 percent in 2005.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 50 percent in 2005.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 40 percent in 2004.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 30 percent in 2004.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 25 percent in 2004.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 40 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 14 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 25 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 27 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 25 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 26 percent in 2003.

2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 25 percent in 2002.

2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 31 percent in 2002.

2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 45 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2001-2002, the Concord Coalition gave Senator Bayh a rating of 88 percent.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 21 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 17 percent in 2001.

2001 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 10 percent in 2001.

2001 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 20 percent in 2001.

2001 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 40 percent in 2001.

2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 15 percent in 2000.

2000 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2000, the Concord Coalition gave Senator Bayh a rating of 39 percent.

2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 59 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 3 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 0 percent in 1999.

1999 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1999, the Concord Coalition gave Senator Bayh a rating of 93 percent.

1999 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 19 percent in 1999.

1999 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 48 percent in 1999.

Business and Consumers

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2007-2008 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 50 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008 In 2007-2008 National Federation of Independent Business gave Senator Bayh a rating of 73 in its 110th (2007-2008) Pre-Election Congressional Report.

2007 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 33 percent in 2007.

2007 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 64 percent in 2007.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 9 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Association of Government Contractors 100 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 67 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 45 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 42 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 62 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the International Warehouse Logistics Association 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 21 percent in 2005-2006. The following ratings indicate the degree that each elected official supported the interests of the organization in that year.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 67 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 22 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 38 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 17 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 25 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 40 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 77 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 31 percent in 2005.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the International Sleep Products Association 100 percent in 2005.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 34 percent in 2005.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 33 percent in 2005.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 13 percent in 2005.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 56 percent in 2005.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 47 percent in 2004.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 33 percent in 2004.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 65 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 40 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 71 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 30 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 41 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 58 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 43 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 75 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 33 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 59 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 33 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 34 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 32 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Association of Government Contractors 0 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 0 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 75 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 64 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 43 percent in 2003.

2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 67 percent in 2002.

2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 65 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 33 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 29 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 25 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 38 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 65 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 33 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 17 percent in 2001.

2001 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 0 percent in 2001.

2001 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 33 percent in 2001.

2001 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 50 percent in 2001.

2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 0 percent in 2000.

2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 15 percent in 2000.

2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 70 percent in 2000.

2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 0 percent in 2000.

2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 60 percent in 2000.

1999-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 75 percent in 1999-2006.

1999-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 60 percent in 1999-2004.

1999-2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 16 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 67 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 0 percent in 1999.

1999 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 11 percent in 1999.

1999 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 67 percent in 1999.

1999 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 59 percent in 1999.

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

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2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Senator Bayh received a rating of 0.

2007-2008 In 2007-2008 Human Rights Campaign gave Senator Bayh a grade of 90.

2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Leadership Conference on Civil Rights's position, Senator Bayh received a rating of 78.

2007 In 2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Senator Bayh a grade of 86.

2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Senator Bayh received a rating of 60.

2007 In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Senator Bayh a rating of 0.

2007 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 85 percent in 2007.

2007 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 93 percent in 2007.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Association of Community Organization for Reform Now 88 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 96 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 67 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 89 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 94 percent in 2005.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 2005.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Council of La Raza 100 percent in 2005.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 25 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 56 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 75 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 89 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 83 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 97 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 0 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 83 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 96 percent in 2003.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 60 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 33 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 93 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 88 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 88 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 50 percent in 2001.

2001 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 91 percent in 2001.

2001 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 91 percent in 2001.

2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 33 percent in 2000.

2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 88 percent in 2000.

2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 40 percent in 1999.

1999 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 50 percent in 1999.

1999 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 1999.

1999 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 100 percent in 1999.

Conservative

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Fall 2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 70 percent in Fall 2004.

2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Americans for Prosperity's position, Senator Bayh received a rating of 18.

2007-2008 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 20 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 24 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 18 percent in 2007-2008.

2007 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 12 percent in 2007.

2007 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 16 percent in 2007.

2007 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 30 percent in the Spring 2007 session.

2007 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 29 percent in 2007.

2007 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the GOPUSA 13 percent in 2007.

2007 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 37.8 percent in 2007.

2007 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 42 percent in 2007.

2007 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 36 percent in 2007.

2007 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 30 percent in 2007.

2007 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 36 percent in 2007.

2007 In 2007 Traditional Values Coalition gave Senator Bayh a grade of 33.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 16 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 57.1 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 23 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 11 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 26.7 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 13 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 35 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 28 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 1 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Traditional Values Coalition 20 percent in 2006

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 11 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 20 percent in 2005.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 25 percent in 2005.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 33 percent in 2005.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 40 percent in 2005.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus on economic issues 10 percent in 2005.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 28 percent in 2005.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus on personal liberties 45 percent in 2005.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 20 percent in 2004.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Christian Action Network 25 percent during their legislative career up until 2004.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 33 percent in 2004.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 20 percent in 2004.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 39 percent in 2004.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 46 percent in 2004.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 26 percent in 2004.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 31 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 11 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 21 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 30 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 11 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Center for Reclaiming America 33 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 33 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 22 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 13 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 42 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 40 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 44 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 37 percent in 2003.

2003 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator Bayh received a rating of 35.

2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 30 percent in 2002.

2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 30 percent in 2002.

2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 25 percent in 2002.

2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 41 percent in 2002.

2002 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2002, Senator Bayh voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 41 percent of the Senators.

2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 38 percent in 2002.

2002 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Senator Bayh received a rating of 37.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 27 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 25 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 32 percent in 2001.

2001 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 0 percent in 2001.

2001 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 30 percent in 2001.

2001 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 37 percent in 2001.

2001 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 43 percent in 2001.

2001 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 26 percent in 2001.

2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 16 percent in 2000.

2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 29 percent in 2000.

2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 10 percent in 2000.

2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 0 percent in 2000.

2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 34 percent in 2000.

2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 15 percent in 2000.

2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 23 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 23 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 12 percent in 1999.

1999 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 15 percent in 1999.

1999 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 20 percent in 1999.

1999 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 37 percent in 1999.

Crime Issues

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2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 70 percent in 2005-2006.

1999-2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 63 percent in 1999-2000.

Drug Issues

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2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors 100 percent in 2005-2006.

Education

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2007-2008 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 90 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008 In 2007-2008 National Education Association gave Senator Bayh a grade of A.

2007 In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Senator Bayh a grade of 100.

2007 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2007, the Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development gave Senator Bayh a rating of 100 percent.

2007 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 100 percent in 2007.

2007 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 100 percent in 2007.

2007 In 2007 National Education Association gave Senator Bayh a grade of A.

2007 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 100 percent in 2007.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interest of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 100 percent in 2005.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 0 percent in 2005.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Education Association 90 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 87 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Education Association 91 percent in 2003.

2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Education Association 50 percent in 2002.

2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the English First 0 percent in 2001.

2001 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2001.

2000 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2000.

1999 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 1999.

Employment and Affirmative Action

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2007 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Employment Lawyers Association 100 percent in 2007.

Energy Issues

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2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Campaign for America's Future 100 percent in 2005-2006 on energy legislation.

2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Coalition for Ethanol 100 percent in 2002.

Environmental Issues

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2008 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Environment America 80 percent in 2008.

2007-2008 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters percent in the First and Second Sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Land Rights Association's position, Senator Bayh received a rating of 60.

2007 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 80 percent in 2007.

2007 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 73 percent in the First Session of the 110th House of Congress in 2007.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 11 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Wind Energy Association 100 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population 74 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 82 percent in 2005-2006

2005-2006 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Partnership for America 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 17 percent in 2005.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 100 percent in 2005.

2005 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 85 percent in 2005.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 14 percent in 2004.

2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population 100 percent on natural increase issues in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population 40 percent on immigration issues in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population 73 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population 79 percent on conservation/consumption/preservation issues in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 80 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Parks Conservation Association 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 11 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 89 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population 70 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 100 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 74 percent in 2003.

2003 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Sierra Club 60 percent in 2003.

2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the California Park & Recreation Society 67 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 30 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population 54 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 56 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Senator Bayh supported the interests of the National Parks Conservation Association 100