U.S. Congressman LOUIE GOHMERT: Proudly Serving the First District of Texas

The Club for Growth, America’s leading advocate for economic freedom and limited government, announced today that Congressman Gohmert has received the Defender of Economic Freedom Award for his voting record in Congress during calendar year 2014. Congressman Gohmert received a score of 97 in 2014 and has a lifetime score of 90.  

This year, only 34 Members of Congress will receive the Award. Starting in 2011, The Club for Growth required Representatives and Senators to not only score 90 or better on votes cast in a year, but to also have a lifetime score or “LifeScore” of at least 90.

“Congratulations to Congressman Gohmert for his consistent defense of economic freedom and pro-growth policies in Washington,” said Club for Growth President David McIntosh. “We need more people like Congressman Gohmert standing up for pro-growth economic principles in Washington. People deserve to know if their Congressman’s voting record in Washington matches their rhetoric back home in their district. It’s clear from his record that when Congressman Gohmert went to Washington promising to fight for the First District of Texas taxpayers, he meant it.”

“It is quite an honor to be named a ‘Defender of Economic Freedom’ by Club for Growth,’ said Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01).  “It has been and always will be my commitment to the people of east Texas to vote for bills that will help the economy and not hinder it. It is my belief that only when big bloated government is limited can the American taxpayers experience freedom and truly prosper.”

To learn more about the Club for Growth, please visit www.ClubforGrowth.org. To view Congressman Gohmert’s scorecard for 2014 – please click here.

 

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