Jon Tester

OFFICE: US Senate - Montana

Respecting Workers’ Rights

Tester stood up for all workers’ freedom to organize, fought to protect the rights of federal workers to join a union and defended prevailing wage laws for federal contracts. (S.J.R. 36, Vote 68, 4/24/12; S. 223, Vote 17, 2/15/11; S. 223, Vote 11, 2/3/11)

Making Millionaires Pay Their Fair Share.

Tester supported a bill to enact the “Buffett Rule” and ensure that millionaires can’t use tax shelters or loopholes to avoid paying their fair share of taxes. (S. 2230, Vote 65, 4/16/12)

Investing in Education

Tester voted to invest in education by providing much-needed funding for teachers and school construction. (S. 1723, Vote 177, 10/20/11; H.R. 2847, Vote 23, 2/22/10)

Securing the Services We Count On

Tester will fight for programs the middle class counts on, like Medicare and Social Security, ensuring everyone is protected. (H.Con.Res. 112, Vote 98, 5/16/12; Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 3/21/12)

Protecting Medicare

Tester voted against the radical Romney-Ryan plan to end Medicare, which “would cause tens of millions of Americans to lose their health insurance or become underinsured.” (H.Con.Res. 112, Vote 98, 5/16/12; Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 3/21/12) 

Bringing Jobs Back Home

Tester opposed unfair trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea that could cost the United States hundreds of thousands of jobs. (H.R. 3078, Vote 163, 10/12/11; H.R. 3079, Vote 162, 10/12/11; H.R. 3080, Vote 161, 10/12/11; EPI, 2/25/10)

Defending Davis Bacon

Tester has voted consistently to protect Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, ensuring fair wages for workers on government projects. (S. 223, Vote 11, 2/3/11; H.R. 4213, Vote 33, 3/2/10)