AMERICAN-MADE OIL AND GAS: A HISTORY OF SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION
(PERCENTAGES ARE FOR EVERY SUPPLY VOTE IN THE HOUSE)
Washington,
Jun 5 -
When it comes to taking meaningful steps to provide affordable energy to the american people, Congress has both the ability and responsibility to act. Unfortunately, a clear pattern has emerged over the years as one party consistently has fought to increase access to homegrown energy reserves, while the other has consistently voted to expand America’s dependence on foreign, unstable energy instead.
BY THE ISSUE
ANWR Exploration
House Republicans: 91% Supported
House Democrats: 86% Opposed
Coal-to-Liquid
House Republicans: 97% Supported
House Democrats: 78% Opposed
Oil Shale Exploration
House Republicans: 90% Supported
House Democrats: 86% Opposed
Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Exploration
House Republicans: 81% Supported
House Democrats: 83% Opposed
Refinery Increased Capacity
House Republicans: 97% Supported
House Democrats: 96% Opposed
SUMMARY
91% of House Republicans have historically voted to increase the production of American-made oil and gas
86% of House Democrats have historically voted against increasing the production of American-made oil and gas
