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Senator Thomas Allen 'Tom' Coburn (OK)

Current Office: U.S. Senate
Seniority: Junior Seat
Office Seeking: U.S. Senate (Won, Primary)
First Elected: 11/02/2004
Last Elected: 11/02/2004
Next Election: 2010
Party: Republican



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Abortion Issues

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2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2009.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2005.

1999-2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 100 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 100 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 100 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the NARAL Pro-Choice America considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the National Right to Life Committee considered to be the most important in 1996, Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 89 percent of the time.

1995-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 1995-1998.

1993-1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 1993-1996.

Agriculture Issues

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2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 20 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Farmers Union's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of 22.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 24 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 12 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 33 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 76 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 16 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 60 percent in 2005.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 70 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 33 percent in 1998.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 57 percent in 1997.

1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 47 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 87 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 20 percent in 1995.

Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues

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2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 0 percent in 2009.

2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 0 percent in 2009.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 0 percent in 2007-2008. Members of Congress who led as prime sponsors of pro-animal legislation received "extra-credit" equivalent to one vote or one co sponsorship, 17% for a Senator or 8% for a Representative of the House.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 0 percent in both sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 0 percent in the first session of Congress in 2007.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 0 percent in 2005.

1999  On the votes that the The Humane Society of the United States considered to be the most important in 1999 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 17 percent of the time.

1997  On the votes that the The Humane Society of the United States considered to be the most important in 1997 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1995-1996  On the votes that the The Humane Society Legislative Fund considered to be the most important in 1995-1996, Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

1995  On the votes that the The Humane Society of the United States considered to be the most important in 1995 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 25 percent of the time.

Budget, Spending and Taxes

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2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 97 percent in 2009.

2008  Americans for Fair Taxation considered how each congressional representative stood on the FairTax, illustrated with +3 as a sponsorship, +2 as a co-sponsorship, +1 as support, 0 as does not support, and -1 as against. In 2008, the actions of Senator Coburn is represented by 2.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 95 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste - Lifetime 94 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2008  In 2008 National Taxpayers Union gave Senator Coburn a rating of A.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 95 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 85 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 92 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 National Taxpayers Union gave Senator Coburn a grade of A.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 85 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 92 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 86 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Citizens for Tax Justice 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 95 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 90 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 94 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 83 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 40 percent in 2005.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 85 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 Coburn a rating of 99 percent.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 77 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 68 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 85 percent in 1998.

1998  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1998, the Concord Coalition gave Senator Coburn a rating of 63 percent.

1998  According to the National Taxpayers Union, in 1998 Senator Coburn, on ALL votes dealing with spending, voted to reduce or not increase spending 78 percent of the time.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 47 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 97 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1997, the Concord Coalition gave Senator Coburn a rating of 40 percent.

1997  According to the National Taxpayers Union, in 1997 Senator Coburn, on ALL votes dealing with spending, voted to reduce or not increase spending 69 percent of the time.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 44 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1996, the Concord Coalition gave Senator Coburn a rating of 32 percent.

1995-1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 95 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1995, the Concord Coalition gave Senator Coburn a rating of 59 percent.

1995  According to the National Taxpayers Union, in 1995 Senator Coburn , on ALL votes dealing with spending, voted to reduce or not increase spending 88 percent of the time.

Business and Consumers

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2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 88 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 75 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Lifetime 73 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the International Warehouse Logistics Association 100 percent in 2007-2009.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Forest and Paper Association's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of 100 percent.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 40 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 National Federation of Independent Business gave Senator Coburn a rating of 91 in its 110th (2007-2008) Pre-Election Congressional Report.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Restaurant Association's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of 71.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Retail Federation's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of 100 percent.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 50 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 20 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 66 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 90 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 75 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 50 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 80 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Association of Government Contractors 0 percent in 2006.

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

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 64 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 85 percent in 2005-2006.

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

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the International Warehouse Logistics Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 100 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 Coburn supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 88 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 92 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 85 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 80 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 8 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2005.

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

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 97 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 91 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 89 percent in 2005.

2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 81 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 73 percent in 2000.

1999-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 50 percent in 1999-2006.

1999-2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 89 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 33 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 83 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 76 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 8 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 67 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 80 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 20 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 85 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 71 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 85 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 92 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 80 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 89 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 33 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 80 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 27 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 78 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Business-Industry Political Action Committee considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 90 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the Consumer Federation of America considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 23 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 80 percent of the time.

1995-1996  On the votes that the Associated Builders & Contractors considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 92 percent of the time.

1995-1996  On the votes that the National Federation of Independent Business considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

1995-1996  On the votes that Public Citizen's Congress Watch considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 26 percent of the time.

1995  On the votes that the Associated Builders & Contractors considered to be the most important in 1995 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 91 percent of the time.

Campaign Finance and Election Issues

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2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 0 percent in 2007.

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

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2009  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the American Library Association attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2009, the American Library Association gave Senator Coburn a rating of 0 percent.

2009  In 2009 the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Net Congressional Score - May 14, 2010 gave Senator Coburn a rating of -59.

2009  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Progressive Action Score - May 14, 2010's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of 8 percent.

2009  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Regressive Action Score - May 14, 2010's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of 67 percent.

2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 19 percent in 2009.

2008  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the American Library Association attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2008, the American Library Association gave Senator Coburn a rating of 0 percent.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 21 percent in 2007-2008.

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 Coburn received a rating of 0.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 20 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Oath of Office Index's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of 0 percent.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Progressive Action Score's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of 6 percent.

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 Coburn received a rating of 6.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of 10 percent.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of 35 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Senator Coburn a rating of -2.

2007  In 2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Senator Coburn a grade of 29.

2007  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the American Library Association attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2007, the American Library Association gave Senator Coburn a rating of 13 percent.

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

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 8 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Association of Community Organization for Reform Now (ACORN) 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 4 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 8 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 7 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 5 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Council of La Raza 0 percent in 2005.

2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 29 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Home School Legal Defense Association 60 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 0 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 31 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 9 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 36 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 18 percent in 1999.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 6 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Campaign for a Color Blind America 100 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Home School Legal Defense Association 100 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 0 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 16 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 0 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 4 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 0 percent in 1997.

1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 13 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 000 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 10 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 18 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 10 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 40 percent in 1995.

1995  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 60 percent in 1995.

1995  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 80 percent in 1995.

Congressional and Legislative Affairs

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2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Grassroots Netroots Alliance 20 percent in 2007-2008.

Conservative

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2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 100 percent in 2009.

2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Conservative Union - Lifetime 98 percent during their legislative career up until 2009.

2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 100 percent in 2009.

2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 95 percent in 2009.

2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Heritage Alliance - Congressional 100 percent in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score's calculations, Senator Coburn voted more conservative on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 93 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, Senator Coburn voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 7 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy calculations, Senator Coburn voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 97 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy's calculations, Senator Coburn voted more conservative on foreign policy issues than 84 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, Senator Coburn voted more conservative on social policy issues than 87 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 100 percent in 2009.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 96 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 87 percent in 2008.

2008  According to the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score's calculations, Senator Coburn voted more conservative on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 92 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2008  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy calculations, Senator Coburn voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 94 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2008  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy's calculations, Senator Coburn voted more conservative on foreign policy issues than 84 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2008  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, Senator Coburn voted more conservative on social policy issues than 79 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 95 percent in 2008.

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 Coburn received a rating of 100.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Campaign for Working Families's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of 100.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Christian Coalition of America 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 80 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Right Wing Index Score's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of 75 percent.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 90 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 100 percent in the Spring 2007 session.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the GOPUSA 28 percent in 2007.

2007  According to the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score's calculations, Senator Coburn voted more conservative on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 85 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2007  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy's calculations, Senator Coburn voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 86 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2007  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy's calculations, Senator Coburn voted more conservative on foreign policy issues than 87 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2007  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, Senator Coburn voted more conservative on social policy issues than 79 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Economic Liberties on economic issues 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Personal Liberties on personal liberties 64 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 100 percent in 2007.

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

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 60 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 78.8 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 65 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 76 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 82 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Traditional Values Coalition 80 percent in 2006

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 75 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 94 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 74 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 77 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 87 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Economic Liberties on economic issues 95 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Personal Liberties on personal liberties 79 percent in 2005.

2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 95 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Christian Coalition of America 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 100 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 81 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 90 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Defense/Foreign Policy calculations, in 1999 Senator Coburn voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 90 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 64 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1999 Senator Coburn voted more conservative on social policy issues than 76 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 35 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1999 Senator Coburn voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 10 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 23 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 100 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 80 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator Coburn voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 93 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 72 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator Coburn voted more conservative on social policy issues than 97 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 26 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator Coburn voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 0 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 0 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  On the votes that the Christian Coalition of America considered to be the most important in 1997-1998 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 75 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 95 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Christian Coalition of America 100 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 74 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 70 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the American Conservative Union considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 89 percent of the time.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator Coburn voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 54 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 61 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator Coburn voted more conservative on social policy issues than 77 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 39 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign\Defense Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator Coburn voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 45 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 23 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  On the votes that the Christian Coalition of America considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

1995-1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 100 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 69 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 70 percent in 1995.

Crime Issues

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2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 20 percent in 2005-2006.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 40 percent in 1997-1998.

1995-1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 0 percent in 1995-1996.

Drug Issues

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2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors 0 percent in 2005-2006.

Education

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2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 13 percent in 2009.

2009  In 2009 the National Education Association gave Senator Coburn a grade of F.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 National Education Association gave Senator Coburn a grade of F.

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Senator Coburn a grade of 0.

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 Coburn a rating of 0 percent.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 50 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 0 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 National Education Association gave Senator Coburn a grade of F.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interest of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Education Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 17 percent in 2005.

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

1999-2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Home School Legal Defense Association 60 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Parent Teacher Association 14 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Education Association 10 percent in 1999.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Home School Legal Defense Association 100 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Education Association 18 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Education Association 23 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the National Education Association considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 14 percent of the time.

1995-1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the U.S. Student Association 17 percent in 1995-1996.

Employment and Affirmative Action

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2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 0 percent in 2008.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Employment Lawyers Association 0 percent in 2007.

Energy Issues

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2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 0 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Campaign for America's Future 17 percent in 2005-2006 on energy legislation.

Environmental Issues

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2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of Environment America 0 percent in 2009.

2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 0 percent in 2009.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Environment America 0 percent in 2008.

2007-2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of Environment America 0 percent from 2007-2009.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 8 percent in the First and Second Sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Republicans for Environmental Protection gave Senator Coburn a rating of 17 percent.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 7 percent in the First Session of the 110th House of Congress in 2007.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to League of Private Property Voters's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of 70.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Republicans for Environmental Protection 7 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Wind Energy Association 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 29 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the League of Private Property Voters 89 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Republicans for Environmental Protection 29 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 0 percent in 2005-2006

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Partnership for America 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 5 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the League of Private Property Voters 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Republicans for Environmental Protection 7 percent in 2005. Points for significant non-voting actions were added to or subtracted from percentages calculated from voting records. Thus, the rating may be less than 0 or greater than 100.

2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the League of Private Property Voters 93 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 13 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 25 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the League of Private Property Voters 82 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 3 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the League of Private Property Voters 100 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 6 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the League of Private Property Voters 100 percent in 1997.

1995-1996  On the votes that the League of Conservation Voters considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 15 percent of the time.

Family and Children Issues

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2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Family Association 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Family Research Council 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Arc 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 50 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Children's Defense Fund's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of 20.

2007  In 2007 Family Research Council gave Senator Coburn a grade of 100.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 10 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Family Research Council 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Family Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 0 percent in 2005.

1999-2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Home School Legal Defense Association 60 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 40 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 25 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Home School Legal Defense Association 100 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 22 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Children's Defense Fund considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 7 percent of the time.

Foreign Aid and Policy Issues

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2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 100 percent in 2009.

2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of Peace Action West 40 percent in 2009.

2008  In 2008 Armenian National Committee of America gave Senator Coburn a grade of C.

2008  In 2008 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator Coburn a grade of F.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of Peace Action West 0 percent in 2008.

2008  On the votes that Voices for Creative Non-Violence - Iraq-Afghanistan Supplemental Spending considered to be the most important in 2008, Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

2007-2009  In 2007-2009 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator Coburn a grade of F.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the ACT! for America 100 percent in 2007-2008 when voting on Issues in the 110th Congressional Session.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Council for a Livable World gave Senator Coburn a rating of 0 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Nuclear Age Peace Foundation gave Senator Coburn a grade of 9 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Senator Coburn a rating of -2.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of -1.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA) -2 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  In 2007 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator Coburn a grade of F.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 4 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 0 percent in 2007.

2007  On the votes that the Latin America Working Group considered to be the most important in 2007, Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of Peace Action West 9 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Senator Coburn a grade of B based on voting records, bill sponsorship and other activities related to ending the genocide in Darfur.

2007  On the votes that Voices for Creative Non-Violence - Iraq War Amendments considered to be the most important in 2007, Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

2006  In 2006 Armenian National Committee of America gave Senator Coburn a grade of C+.

2006  In 2006 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator Coburn a grade of F.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Peace Action 33 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of Peace Action West 33 percent in 2006.

2006  In 2006, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Senator Coburn a grade of B based on voting records, bill sponsorship and other activities related to ending the genocide in Darfur.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 8 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 8 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 8 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of -4.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Peace Action 22 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the PeacePAC 13 percent in 2005.

2001-2004  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 0 percent in 2001-2004.

2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 27 percent in 2000.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 50 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Peace Action 27 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 0 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Peace Action 0 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the PeacePAC 13 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 21 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Peace Action 33 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Peace Action considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the PeacePAC considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 30 percent of the time.

1995-1996  On the votes that the Friends Committee on National Legislation considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1995  On the votes that the Peace Action considered to be the most important in 1995 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 33 percent of the time.

Government Reform

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2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 95 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste - Lifetime 94 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association of Counties's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of 42 percent.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 91 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 9 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 9 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 96 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interest of the National Association of Counties 43 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 8 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 96 percent in 2005.

1999-2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 33 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 30 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 95 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 5 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 93 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 26 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 5 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 81 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of Public Citizen's Congress Watch 27 percent in 1997.

1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 74 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  On the votes that Public Citizen's Congress Watch considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 26 percent of the time.

1995-1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 21 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 91 percent in 1995.

Gun Issues

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2010  In 2010 Gun Owners of America - April Ratings gave Senator Coburn a grade of A+.

2009  In 2009 Gun Owners of America gave Senator Coburn a grade of A+.

2007  In 2007 Gun Owners of America gave Senator Coburn a grade of A.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 100 percent in 2006.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 100 percent in 2005.

1990-1996  On the votes that the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence considered to be the most important in 1990-1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1988-2008  Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all candidates from 1988-2008, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence assigned Senator Coburn a grade of 0 percent.

Health Issues

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2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Nurses Association percent in 2009.

2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 0 percent in 2009.

2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 0 percent in 2009.

2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Association of University Centers on Disabilites 0 percent in 2009.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 20 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Hospital Association 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Saint Joseph Health System gave Senator Coburn a grade of 33.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 50 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Alliance For Headache Disorders Advocacy 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Academy of Family Physicians 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 14 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Association of University Centers on Disabilites 0 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance gave Senator Coburn a rating of 100.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 10 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 40 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Hospital Association 17 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Nurses Association 20 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  On the votes that the Saint Joseph Health System considered to be the most important in 2005-2006, Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 30 percent in 2005.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 14 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 0 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 7 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 0 percent in 1997.

1995-1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 13 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Smokefree Action 42 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  On the votes that the American Public Health Association considered to be the most important in 1995 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 13 percent of the time.

Housing and Property Issues

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1995  On the votes that the League of Private Property Voters considered to be the most important in the "first 100 days" of 1995 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

Immigration

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2009-2010  Senator Coburn supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 57 percent in 2009-2010.

2007-2010  Senator Coburn supported the interests of National Latino Congreso - March Progress Report 7 percent in 2007-2010.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 60 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 English First gave Senator Coburn a grade of A.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 80 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Senator Coburn a rating of -2.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 U.S. English gave Senator Coburn a grade of A.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the English First 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the English First 75 percent in 2006.

2005-2008  Based on lifetime voting records on immigration issues in 2005-2008, the Americans for Better Immigration assigned Senator Coburn a grade of A (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 94 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 75 percent in 2005.

2003-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 60 percent in 2003-2006.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 100 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Americans for Immigration Control 100 percent in 1997.

1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Americans for Immigration Control 64 percent in 1996.

1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 25 percent in 1996.

Labor

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2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 11 percent in 2009.

2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the AFL-CIO - Lifetime 16 percent during their legislative career up until 2009.

2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 0 percent in 2009.

2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of Federally Employed Women 0 percent in 2009.

2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 0 percent in 2009.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the AFL-CIO - Lifetime 18 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees - Lifetime 0 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 88 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Utility Workers Union of America 33 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Federally Employed Women's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of 30.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 83 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 30 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 17 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 20 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers gave Senator Coburn a grade of 0.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 8 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 75 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 0 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Utility Workers Union of America gave Senator Coburn a grade of 0.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 27 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 25 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 60 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 6 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 25 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 15 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 38 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 14 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 8 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 20 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 33 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 20 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 7 percent in 2005.

2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Benefits Council 100 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 28 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 40 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 29 percent in 2000.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 20 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 33 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 40 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 43 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 8 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 21 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 25 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 50 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 80 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 40 percent in 1998.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 45 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 29 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 0 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 23 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 14 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 14 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 8 percent in 1997.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 8 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the American Federation of Government Employees considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 15 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 8 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the Communications Workers of America considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 67 percent of the time.

1996  On the votes that the United Auto Workers considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 15 percent of the time.

1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 0 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  On the votes that the International Association of Fire Fighters considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

1995  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 0 percent in 1995.

1995  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 0 percent in 1995.

1995  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 0 percent in 1995.

1995  On the votes that the United Food & Commercial Workers considered to be the most important in 1995 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.

Liberal

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2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of Americans for Democratic Action 5 percent in 2009.

2009  In 2009 the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Net Congressional Score - May 14, 2010 gave Senator Coburn a rating of -59.

2009  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Progressive Action Score - May 14, 2010's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of 8 percent.

2009  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Regressive Action Score - May 14, 2010's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of 67 percent.

2009  According to the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score's calculations, Senator Coburn voted more conservative on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 93 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, Senator Coburn voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 7 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy's calculations, Senator Coburn voted more liberal on economic policy issues than 0 percent members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy calculations, Senator Coburn voted more liberal on foreign policy issues than 0 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2009  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy's calculations, Senator Coburn voted more liberal on social policy issues than 10 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2009.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 0 percent in 2008.

2008  According to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, Senator Coburn voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 8 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2008  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy's calculations, Senator Coburn voted more liberal on economic policy issues than 5 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2008  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy's calculations, Senator Coburn voted more liberal on foreign policy issues than 0 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2008  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy's calculations, Senator Coburn voted more liberal on social policy issues than 0 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots - Progressive Action Score's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of 6 percent.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 5 percent in 2007.

2007  According to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, Senator Coburn voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 15 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2007  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy's calculations, Senator Coburn voted more liberal on economic policy issues than 13 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2007  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy's calculations, Senator Coburn voted more liberal on foreign policy issues than 9 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2007  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy's calculations, Senator Coburn voted more liberal on social policy issues than 20 percent of members within the same chamber of Congress in 2007.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 5 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 21.2 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 32 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 18 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 0 percent in 2006.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 5 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 10 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 9 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 77 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 0 percent in 2005.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 10 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Defense/Foreign Policy calculations, in 1999 Senator Coburn voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 90 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 64 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1999 Senator Coburn voted more conservative on social policy issues than 76 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 35 percent in 1999.

1999  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1999 Senator Coburn voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 10 percent of the [HOUSE].

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 23 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 5 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator Coburn voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 93 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 72 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator Coburn voted more conservative on social policy issues than 97 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 26 percent in 1998.

1998  According to the National Journal - Liberal on For & Def Policy calculations, in 1998 Senator Coburn voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 0 percent of the [HOUSE].

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 0 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 5 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 5 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Americans for Democratic Action considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 10 percent of the time.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conserv. on Def/For Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator Coburn voted more conservative on defense and foreign policy issues than 54 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 61 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator Coburn voted more conservative on social policy issues than 77 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 39 percent in 1996.

1996  According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign\Defense Policy calculations, in 1996 Senator Coburn voted more liberal on defense and foreign policy issues than 45 percent of the [HOUSE].

1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 23 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  On the votes that the National Committee for an Effective Congress considered to be the most important in 1995-1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 5 percent of the time.

Military Issues

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2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Military Officers Association of America 0 percent in 2009.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 0 percent in 2005.

National Security Issues

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2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 100 percent in 2009.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 80 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Center for Security Policy gave Senator Coburn a rating of 100 percent.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 92 percent in 2005-2006.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 82 percent in 1997.

1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 79 percent in 1996.

Science and Medical Research

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2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Parkinsons Action Network 0 percent in 2006.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 0 percent in 2005.

Senior and Social Security Issues

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2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2009.

2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 8 percent during their legislative career up until 2009.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 8 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Senator Coburn a grade of F.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2005.

1999-2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 50 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 33 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 10 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 0 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the 60 Plus Association 80 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 40 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 40 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the National Council of Senior Citizens considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 20 percent of the time.

1995-1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the 60 Plus Association 100 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 20 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 27 percent in 1995-1996.

Social Issues

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2009  Based on legislative votes on the floor and in various committees, Senator Coburn supported Population Connection's interests 0 percent of the time.

2008  In 2008 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy gave Senator Coburn a grade of F.

2008  In 2008 NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby gave Senator Coburn a rating of 20 percent.

2007-2010  Senator Coburn supported the interests of National Latino Congreso - March Progress Report 7 percent in 2007-2010.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of Population Action International 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on the votes, committee votes, co-sponsorships and other leadership actions that took place between 2007-2008 the Secular Coalition for America assigned Senator Coburn a grade of F. With grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F.

2007  In 2007 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy gave Senator Coburn a grade of F.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of 4.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 0 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007, Senator Coburn received a score of 0 percent, based on votes cast in support of Population Connection's positions.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 22 percent in 2006.

2006  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association of Social Workers's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of 20.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Population Connection 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Secular Coalition for America 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of Population Action International 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Mennonite Central Committee 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association of Social Workers's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of 0.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Population Connection 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Population Institute 50 percent in 2005.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 20 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Population Connection 0 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 36 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Population Connection 0 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Population Connection 0 percent in 1997.

1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 20 percent in 1996.

1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 10 percent in 1996.

Technology and Communication

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2008  In 2008 CNET News gave Senator Coburn a rating of 33 percent.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 60 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Computer & Communications Industry Association 36 percent in 2007.

2006  In 2006 CNET News gave Senator Coburn a rating of 50 percent.

2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 71 percent in 2000.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 71 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 58 percent in 1998.

Trade Issues

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2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 88 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 83 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Associated Equipment Distributors 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 100 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  In 2005-2006 USA Engage gave Senator Coburn a grade of C.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the The Cato Institute - Trade Subsidy Votes 25 percent in 1997-1998 for Trade Subsidy Votes.

Transportation Issues

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2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 60 percent in 2005-2006.

Veterans Issues

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2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator Coburn a grade of D.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 40 percent in 2006.

2006  In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator Coburn a grade of F.

2006  Senator Coburn sponsored or co-sponsored 6 percent of the legislation favored by the The Retired Enlisted Association in 2006.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 42 percent in 2005.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 67 percent in 1997-1998.

Welfare and Poverty

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2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law 8 percent in 2009.

2008  In 2008 the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Senator Coburn a grade of 0 percent.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of RESULTS 11 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  In 2007 the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Senator Coburn a grade of F percent.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the RESULTS 10 percent in 2005-2006.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Bread for the World 0 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Bread for the World 33 percent in 1998.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Bread for the World 25 percent in 1997.

1996  On the votes that the Bread for the World considered to be the most important in 1996 , Senator Coburn voted their preferred position 17 percent of the time.

Women's Issues

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2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 13 percent in 2009.

2009  Senator Coburn supported the interests of Federally Employed Women 0 percent in 2009.

2007-2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Federally Employed Women's position, Senator Coburn received a rating of 30.

2007-2008  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the National Organization for Women attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2007-2008, the National Organization for Women gave Senator Coburn a rating of 0 percent.

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Senator Coburn a grade of 0.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 20 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 10 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 83 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 20 percent in the 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 9 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 17 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 0 percent in 2005.

1999-2000  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 0 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 0 percent in 1999.

1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 0 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 0 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 0 percent in 1997.

1995-1996  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 0 percent in 1995-1996.

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