Mark Steven Kirk (R-IL) - Politics

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The District of Columbia should not have a seat in Congress. Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress

Voters should be required to show identification in order to vote. Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections

Regulations on campaign contributions do not violate the First Amendment. Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations.

The U.S. should not set a timetable to withdraw troops from Iraq. Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date

Based on the information available at the time of the invasion of Iraq, it was justified. Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq.

Social Security should include private retirement accounts. Kirk favors allowing workers to invest a portion of their payroll tax in private accounts which they manage themselves.

The Patriot Act is constitutional. Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent

Congress should eliminate the estate tax. Voted YES on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax").

A constitutional amendment should be enacted to give the President line-item veto power. Supports line-item veto

The U.S. should act to stop the genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Darfur Peace and Accountability Act (HR 3127), which calls the atrocities in Darfur genocide, would intensify sanctions on the Government of Sudan, and states the need for U.S. and international involvement in Darfur.

The phrase "war on terror" should be used. Congressman Kirk is greatly concerned that the rise of the heroin crop in Afghanistan is financing global terrorism, and feels fighting these drugs should be a key part of the Global War on Terror (GWOT).

The government has a responsibility to keep Social Security as is for those already invested in the program. Future retirees deserve the same confidence in a solvent Social Security system.

There should be more measures restricting the right to own and carry a firearm. I am fighting to extend the assault weapons ban, close gun show loopholes, require trigger locks, enforce the Brady Bill

The U.S. should not implement a guest-worker program. This bill does not include a guest worker program or provide amnesty and is an important first step in securing America's borders.

The U.S. should build a fence along the Mexican border. In addition, the House passed H.R. 6061 The Secure Fence Act, which provides for over 700 miles of two-layered reinforced fencing along the southwest border with prioritized placement at critical, highly populated areas.

Kosovo should be recognized as an independent state. Kirk co-sponsored resolution to recognize Kosovo

The federal government should subsidize Amtrak. Kirk voted against cutting the subsidy

John McCain should win the Republican nomination for President in 2008. Kirk endorses McCain

EVIDENCE: Should Senator Roland Burris resign? Yes

EVIDENCE: Should assault weapons be illegal? Yes

EVIDENCE: Should the Republican Party try to rebrand itself? Yes

EVIDENCE: Should the U.S. provide humanitarian and reconstruction aid to Gaza? No

EVIDENCE: Should private sellers at gun shows be required to do background checks? Yes

UNKNOWN: Has the invasion of Iraq been successful?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. negotiate with Iran directly?

UNKNOWN: Has the surge in military troops made progress in Iraq?

UNKNOWN: What should be the U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan?

UNKNOWN: Is Sarah Palin qualified to be the President of the United States?

UNKNOWN: What parental involvement should be required in the abortion decision of a minor?

UNKNOWN: When should the government permit late term abortions?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.N. impose sanctions on Iran?

UNKNOWN: Should Georgia become a member of NATO?

UNKNOWN: What are the appropriate next steps that the U.S. should take with Iran?

UNKNOWN: Should people residing illegally in the United States be offered a path to citizenship?

UNKNOWN: Is the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act constitutional?

UNKNOWN: Does Iran pose a significant threat to America's national security?

UNKNOWN: Should Iran be held accountable for Hezbollah's actions?

UNKNOWN: Will the Russia-Georgia conflict lead to another Cold War?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. declare Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. try to prevent nuclear proliferation in other nations?