On the 10th anniversary of the Citizens United decision, DCCC Spokesperson Courtney Rice issued the following statement on the influence big money has had on Congresswoman Ann Wagner and Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District.
“The Citizens United decision let more big money into politics – a decision Congresswoman Ann Wagner has reason to celebrate. Wagner, who made a career of fundraising for Republicans (and was rewarded for it with an ambassadorship to Luxembourg), has taken more than $5.3 million from special interests over the course of her career. With millions in her coffers, it’s no surprise she’s in the pockets of drug companies voting against lowering prescription drug costs, the gun lobby against common-sense gun safety measures, and handed big corporations and billionaires a trillion dollar tax cut at the expense of hardworking families.”
See below for a non-comprehensive list of votes Wagner has taken that align with the money she’s received from big donors and corporate interests:
Health Care
- Wagner Voted For The American Health Care Act – The Republican Health Care Repeal Bill. [HR 1628, Vote #256, 5/4/17; CQ, 5/4/17]
- Wagner Voted For Repealing The Affordable Care Act. [HR 596, Vote #58, 2/3/15; CQ Floor Votes, 2/3/15]
Drug Costs
Corruption
Guns
- Wagner Voted Against The Enhanced Background Check Act, Which Would Have Increased The Amount Of Time A Gun Dealer Must Wait To Hear From The FBI For A Background Check. [HR 1112, Vote #103, 2/28/19; CQ, 2/28/19]
- Wagner Voted Against Expanding Background Checks For Firearm Purchases To Include Purchases Made Through Private, Unlicensed Sellers. [HR 8, Vote #99, 2/27/19; CQ, 2/27/19]
Tax Reform