Tom Udall
U.S. SENATOR TOM UDALL
D-NEW MEXICO
RACE SUMMARY: JAC proudly supports Udall for his continued work to strengthen the U.S. - Israel relationship and for fighting to protect women’s reproductive choices. VOTING RECORD: Project Vote Smart, Govtrack US |
BIOGRAPHY | POLITICAL CAREER |
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Party: Democrat
Born: 5/18/1948 Education:
Occupation: Attorney |
Career:
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Elected: 2008 |
ISRAEL
- Co-sponsored U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act which states that Israel is a major strategic partner of the United States and directs the U.S. to engage in cooperative activities with Israel in the areas such as water, energy, agriculture and homeland security
- Supported U.S. funding for Israel’s Iron Dome defense program
- Supported a resolution expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders
CHOICE
- Earned a 100 percent pro-choice rating from NARAL
- Supports Roe v. Wade
- Supported Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive insurance coverage policy
- Voted against the birth control refusal law, which would have allowed religious and moral convictions to be imposed on women’s health programs
- Supported increased funding for women’s health services, which includes Title X family planning programs
In His Own Words
- “We must also continue our work with all stakeholders in the Israeli/Palestinian peace process while supporting Israel's ability to defend itself.” 1
Sources: (1) www.tomudall.senate.gov
Interesting Facts
Udall comes from a long line of politically active family members. His first cousin, Mark Udall, was a Senator in Colorado.
Udall is an avid mountain climber and fly-fisherman.