Bill Nelson

OFFICE: US Senate - Florida

Respecting Workers’ Rights

Nelson defended our right to form a union through fair elections, stopping a right-wing plan that could have let management delay votes for months or even years. (S.J.R. 36, Vote 68, 4/24/12)

Protecting the Middle Class

Nelson opposed slashing funds for critical federal programs to help the middle class weather the economic crisis, and kept extremists like Mack from undermining education and health care. (H.R. 1, Vote 36, 3/9/11)

Securing Retirement

Nelson voted against the Romney-Ryan plan to privatize Medicare and turn it into a voucher program, safeguarding guaranteed benefits for seniors today and in the future. (H.Con.Res. 34, Vote 77, 5/25/11)

Providing Relief for Working Families

Nelson worked to keep tax rates from rising for middle-class families, providing relief for 98% of American families while asking the richest 2% to pay their fair share. (S. 3412, Vote 184, 7/25/12)

Keeping Teachers in the Classroom

Nelson backed a bill to provide states and local governments $35 billion to keep teachers safe from layoffs during the recession. (S. 1723, Vote 177, 10/20/11)

Growing America’s Workforce

Nelson supported the American Jobs Act, legislation to create up to 2 million new jobs, preserve the unemployment benefits of 5 million workers and invest in infrastructure projects for our communities. (S. 1660, Vote 160, 10/11/11)