Tax Day Feat. @FakeNewsNelson
Three months ago, Bill Nelson decided stick with old pals Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi and vote against putting money back in the pockets of hard-working Floridians. This is all despite the fact that Nelson voted for President Obama’s extra $40 per paycheck for Americans and Pelosi then called “a victory for all Americans.” However, hypocritical Bill Nelson has struck again… and has previously been supportive of GOP tax cuts. Why so wishy washy?
Since December, over 500 companies have announced higher wages, bonuses and expanded benefits for their employees thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. That equals about 3 million Americans already feeling the positive impact. Just remember when you send your taxes in today, Bill Nelson wanted your taxes to be higher instead of putting more money back into the pockets of hardworking Floridians all because he cares more about his political party than he does about Florida families.
Bill Nelson’s has publicly supported measures within the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act under the previous administration. Why didn’t you vote for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act if you’re in agreement that they’re great for Floridians? Didn’t want to make your boss Schumer mad?
If writing on Bill Nelson’s history of flipping tax votes when it was politically convenient, please consider the following quote from me:
“Tax Day 2018 marks the last time Americans will file their taxes under an outdated, broken system. Thanks to President Trump and our GOP-led Congress, historic tax reform has continued to put money back in the pockets of middle-class Americans through bonuses, wage increases, and additional benefits. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is working for Americans, and Floridians won’t forget Senator Nelson’s vote against more money in their pockets all to please his party boss, Chuck Schumer.” – Taryn Fenske, RNC Spokesperson
Here’s a brief history of his flip flop. I would be remiss not to mention he voted against the Bush tax cuts, but then agreed to expand the EXACT SAME CUTS under Obama…
In December 2017, Nelson Voted Against The Senate’s Tax Reform Legislation
In December 2017, Nelson Voted Against The Final Tax Reform Bill, Which Cut Individual And Corporate Tax Rates
In December 2017, Nelson Voted Against The Final Tax Reform Bill, Which Cut Individual And Corporate Tax Rates, Repealed ObamaCare’s Individual Mandate, And Opened Up ANWR For Drilling. (H.R. 1, Roll Call Vote #323: Passed 51-48, 12/20/17, Nelson Voted Nay)
Nelson Voted Against The Senate’s Tax Reform Bill
In December 2017, Nelson Voted Against The Senate’s Tax Reform Bill, Which Would Cut Individual And Corporate Tax Rates, Repeal The ObamaCare Individual Mandate, And Open ANWR For Drilling. “Passage of the bill, as amended, that would revise the federal income tax system by lowering individual and corporate tax rates, repealing various deductions through 2025, specifically by eliminating the deduction for state and local income taxes through 2025, increasing the deduction for pass-through entities and raising the child tax credit through 2025. It would also open parts of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling.” (H.R. 1, Roll Call Vote #303: Passed 51-49, 12/2/17, Nelson Voted Nay; CQ Summary, Accessed 12/4/17)
Nelson Voted To Change The Corporate Tax Rate To 25 Percent
In December 2017, Nelson Voted For An Amendment To The Tax Reform Bill That Would Increase The Corporate Tax Rate To 25 Percent. “Kaine, D-Va., motion to waive all applicable sections of the Congressional Budget Act and any applicable budget resolutions with respect to the Toomey, R-Pa, point of order that the Cornyn, R-Texas, for Kaine, D-Va., amendment no. 1846 to the McConnell, R-Ky., for Hatch, R-Utah, substitute amendment no. 1618 violates section 4105 of the fiscal 2018 budget resolution. The amendment would permanently adjust certain individual tax rates and would increase the corporate tax rate to 25 percent.” (S.Amdt. 1846 to S.Amdt. 1618 to H.R. 1, Roll Call Vote #299: Motion Rejected 34-65, 12/2/17, Nelson Voted Yea; CQ Summary, Accessed 12/4/17)
Nelson Opposed The Republican Tax Reform Package In The Senate Finance Committee
On November 16, 2017, Nelson Voted Against Passage Of The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act In The Senate Finance Committee
On November 16, 2017, Nelson Voted Against Passage Of The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act In The Senate Finance Committee. (Tax Cuts And Jobs Act, Final Passage, Passed 14-12, 11/16/17, Nelson Voted Nay)
Following His Vote Against The Republican Tax Reform Package, Nelson Claimed The Plan Would Not Be Fair For Small Business Owners And Hardworking Families
On November 20, 2017, Nelson Tweeted, “Sen. Ron Wyden And I Were In Miami And Tampa Today To Talk With Local Business Leaders About The GOP’s Tax Plan. We Need A Tax Code That’s Fair And Works For Everyone, Including Small Business Owners And Hardworking Families. This GOP Plan Does The Opposite.” (Sen. Bill Nelson, Twitter, 11/20/17)
Nelson Has Previously Supported A Number Of The Measures In The GOP Tax Reform Package
In 2010, Nelson Supported Increasing The Child Tax Credit
VIDEO: In 2010, Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) Supported Increasing The Child Tax Credit And Raising The Standard Deduction. SEN. BILL NELSON (D-FL): “And it is my intention that as we vote in just a few hours that I am going to vote for this package. Now, it does provide relief that is critical for middle-class families. For example, for a family making $63,000 a year, that means if we didn’t pass this bill and the tax, existing tax law expired, then that income level of family earning $63,000, their taxes would go up by $2,000. What this bill does is prevents that. These middle-class tax cuts are extended in this legislation for a period of two years, and that includes the 10% income tax bracket, the $1,000 child tax credit, an increase in the standard deduction for married couples, an expansion of the 50% tax bracket for married couples.” (Sen. Bill Nelson, Remarks On The Senate Floor , Washington, D.C., 12/15/10) (Min. 15:32-16:45)
Nelson Has Criticized The AMT For Hurting The Middle Class
VIDEO: In 2007, Sen. Nelson Noted That The Alternative Minimum Tax “Comes Down And It Swoops In A Great Deal Of The Middle Class Which It Was Never Intended To.” SEN BILL NELSON (D-FL): “For example, there’s a tax that is called alternate minimum tax. It was designed years ago so that people with higher incomes that had huge deductions couldn’t offset all of their income, they’d have to pay some tax. So it was designed to go to that higher-income group so that they would still pay their fair share. What’s happened, if that alternate minimum tax is not allowed to be applied in the future, what happens is — and I can’t tell you the technicalities — but the fact is that it comes down and it swoops in a great deal of the middle class which it was never intended to, middle-income people with the result that much higher taxes would be paid in the very income levels that the alternate minimum tax was never designed to hit.” (Sen. Bill Nelson, Remarks On The Senate Floor , Washington, D.C., 2/13/07) (Min. 2:22:31-2:23:41)
Nelson Has Said Our Corporate Tax Rate Is Too High, And Could Be Lowered
NELSON: “Our Corporate Tax Is Too High And Too Complex, And It Stifles Competition.” “Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson is set to speak tonight in Washington to the Florida Council of 100. They’ll hear about corporate tax reform from the senator, according to his prepared remarks. Nelson, who sits on the Senate Budget Committee, will tell them that in many areas, ‘the tax code borders on incoherence.’ ‘Our corporate tax is too high and too complex, and it stifles competition,” his remarks say. “In fact, the United States has the highest statutory corporate income tax rate in the developed world. It’s imperative to have a healthy, vibrant, private sector that creates new, well-paid jobs for American workers.’” (Erika Bolstad, “Bill Nelson Pitches Income Tax Reform,” The Miami Herald, 5/16/12)
NELSON: “I Believe That We Can Actually Cut The Corporate Income Tax Rate And Improve Tax Fairness At The Same Time.” “‘At best, these can be burdensome and inefficient. At worst, they can stifle economic growth. Although we have the highest corporate tax rate, we rank around 18th out of 25 among developed countries in corporate tax revenue as a percentage of gross domestic product. I believe that we can actually cut the corporate income tax rate and improve tax fairness at the same time. That’s because, right now, some firms pay an effective rate well above 30 percent, whereas other corporations pay nothing at all.’” (Erika Bolstad, “Bill Nelson Pitches Income Tax Reform,” The Miami Herald, 5/16/12)
As A Result Of The GOP Tax Reform Package, Florida Companies Are Passing Bonuses And Savings On To Customers And Employees
In February 2018, Gulf Power Announced It Would Use Its Tax Savings To Reduce Energy Costs For Its 460,000 Customers
In February 2018, Gulf Power Announced Plans To Pass Along Approximately $103 Million In Tax Savings To Its 460,000 Customers. “Gulf Power has filed a request with the Florida Public Service Commission seeking approval to pass along approximately $103 million in tax savings to its 460,000 customers. If approved, the average Gulf Power customer using 1,112 kilowatt hours per month would see a $14 drop on their monthly electricity bill for 2018 — the largest decrease in company history. More than $30 million in savings for customers will continue into 2019 and beyond if approved by the FPSC. The tax savings are the result of federal tax reductions under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was signed into law on Dec. 22, and became effective Jan. 1. The decrease in the Corporate Tax Rate from 35 percent to 21 percent reduces the amount of federal income tax Gulf Power will have to pay and allows the energy provider to pass that savings along to customers.” (“Gulf Power Seeks Bill Reduction For Customers Following Tax Cuts,” Pensacola News Journal, 2/14/18)
In January 2018, Florida Power And Light Announced It Would Use Its Tax Savings To Pay For Hurricane Irma-Related Costs, Saving Customers An Average Of $250
Florida Power And Light Said They Would Pass Savings On To Customers, Saving The Average Customer $250. “Florida Power Light Co. said Tuesday it will use its federal tax savings under the new tax law to wipe out $1.3 billion in Hurricane Irma-related costs. As a result, FPL’s typical monthly residential bill would drop to $99.37 from the current $102.72, according to the utility. Without Irma storm surcharges of $4 to $5.50 monthly until 2020, FPL said its 4.9 million customers would save an average of $250.” (Marcia Heroux Pounds, “Florida Power Light Will Not Seek Surcharge For Hurricane Irma Recovery Costs,” Sun Sentinel, 1/16/18)
Walt Disney Announced That It Would Be Giving Over 125,000 Eligible Employees A Cash Bonus Of $1,000
In January 2018, Disney Announced That It Would Be Giving 125,000 Eligible Employees A Cash Bonus Of $1,000. “Walt Disney (DIS) is joining the American companies passing on some of their tax savings to employees. It will give more than 125,000 eligible employees a one-time $1,000 cash bonus and invest $50 million in an education funding program. The media company said Tuesday the bonuses will go to all full and part-time non-executive employees, either hourly or salaried, who have been with the company since Jan. 1, 2018, and are based in the U.S.” (“Disney To Pay $1,000 Bonuses And Fund Education,” CBS News, 1/23/18)
Disney Also Announced That Nearly 88,000 Hourly Employees Would Be Eligible For An Education Program That Will Cover Tuition Costs. “Nearly 88,000 hourly employees will be eligible for the education program, which will cover tuition costs. Along with the initial $50 million investment, the Burbank, California, company will provide up to $25 million annually for the program.” (“Disney To Pay $1,000 Bonuses And Fund Education,” CBS News, 1/23/18)
Orlando-Based Restaurant Chair, Darden Restaurants, Announced That They Will Be Invest $20 Million Into Its Workforce
Darden Announced That They Will Be Investing $20 Million Into Its Workforce. “Darden Restaurants Inc. appears to be ready to see enough of a benefit from the new $1.5 billion tax law to invest big money into its employees. The Orlando-based restaurant firm on Jan. 8 announced it will put about $20 million into its workforce during its fiscal year 2018. That’s as a result of its outlook on diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for its fiscal year to increase from $4.70 to $4.78, Darden said in a news release.” (Anjali Fluker, “New Tax Law Drives Darden To Invest $20M In ‘Workforce Initiatives,’” Orlando Business Journal, 1/8/18)
Walmart, Which Employees 108,467 Associated In Florida, Announced They Would Be Raising Its Starting Minimum Wage To $11
Walmart Announced It Would Be Raising Its Starting Minimum Wage To $11. “Walmart’s workers will soon reap the benefits of the recent tax law changes, as the world’s largest private employer raises its starting wage, creates new benefits and distributes bonuses to eligible workers. The big-box retailer announced Thursday it will increase its starting wage rate for hourly employees in the U.S. to $11, and expand maternity and parental leave benefits. Currently, Walmart’s starting wage is $9 until workers complete a training program. Then, they receive $10.” (Lauren Thomas, “Walmart To Raise Its Starting Wage To $11, Give Some Employees Bonuses Following Tax Bill Passage,” CNBC, 1/12/18)
Walmart Employs 108,467 Associates In Florida. (Walmart, Accessed 1/24/18)
NOTE: Walmart Is The Largest Employer In Florida. (Rachel Gillet, “The Largest Employers In Each US State,” Business Insider, 6/11/17)
Gainesville-Based The Flood Insurance Agency Is Giving Its Employees A $1,000 Bonus
Gainesville-Based The Flood Insurance Agency Will Be Giving $1,000 Bonuses To All 17 Full Time Employees As A Result Of The GOP Tax Reform Plan. “One of the first insurance companies to leverage the economic impact of the tax reform bill was The Flood Insurance Agency (TFIA), a mid-sized MGA with approximately $15 million of revenue, based in Gainesville, FL. On Tuesday, December 26, TFIA CEO Evan Hecht announced $1,000 bonuses for all 17 full time permanent employees, allowing them to share in the company’s corporate pass through federal income tax savings.” (Bethan Moorcraft, “MGA Offering Special Bonuses After Tax Reform Bill,” Insurance Business America, 1/9/18)
BUSH TAX CUTS
Nelson Opposed The Bush Tax Cuts
Nelson Opposed The Bush Tax Cuts
In May 2001, Nelson Voted Against The 2001 Bush Tax Cuts, Which Reduced Taxes By $1.35 Trillion. “Adoption of the conference report on the bill that would reduce taxes by $1.35 trillion through fiscal 2011 through income tax rate cuts, relief of the ‘marriage penalty,’ a phase out of the federal estate tax, doubling the child tax credit, and providing incentives for retirement savings. A new 10 percent tax rate would be created retroactive to Jan. 1, and taxpayers would get rebate checks this summer of $300 for singles and $600 for couples. The bill would double the $500-per-child tax credit by 2010 and make it refundable; raise the estate tax exemption to $1 million in 2002 and phase out the tax over 10 years; increase the standard deduction for married couples to double that of singles over five years, beginning in 2005; and increase annual contribution limits for Individual Retirement Accounts to $5,000.” (H.R. 1836, Roll Call Vote #170: Conference Report Agreed To 58-33, 5/26/01, Nelson Voted Nay; CQ Summary, Accessed 5/14/15)
- Nelson: “This Tax Cut Is So Big That It’s Going To Wreck Our Economy.” (Walter C. Jones, “Making Tax Cut Pitch Bush Takes Swing In Fight President Rallies Support For Congressional Battle To Pass $1.6 Trillion Plan,” Florida Times-Union, 3/2/01)
Nelson Called The Bush Tax Cuts “The Mother Of All Shell Games.” “The Republican tax cut soon to be signed by President Bush is ‘the mother of all shell games,’ U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson said Wednesday in his first visit to Lakeland since his election. The Florida Democrat said he voted for an alternate $ 1.2 trillion tax cut favored by Democrats, and contended the $ 1.35 trillion Republican bill is not what it seems. He warned that it could hurt efforts to cut the national debt. ‘I promised my constituents that I would vote for a tax cut that would continue to reduce the national debt and that would protect Social Security,’ Nelson said in an interview before a reception Wednesday night at Eaglebrooke Golf and Country Club.” (Bill Rufty, “Senator Nelson Critical Of Bush Tax Cuts,” The Ledger, 5/31/01)
According To A Spokesman, Nelson Thought The Tax Cut Was “Excessive.” “Florida’s two Democratic senators, Bill Nelson and Bob Graham, oppose the scope of Bush’s tax cuts but join Democratic leaders who say they could settle for less. Graham called Bush’s plan ‘very risky’ and complained it could obliterate much of the federal surplus expected during the next decade. ‘It has the potential of crowding out other national priorities,’ he said. Nelson opposes Bush’s plan ‘first and foremost for the size of it . . . It’s excessive,’ Dan McLaughlin, Nelson’s spokesman, said Monday.” (Mark Silva, “President Visits Florida,” The Miami Herald, 3/13/01)
In May 2003, Nelson Voted Against The 2003 Bush Tax Cuts, Which Reduced Taxes By $350 Billion. “Adoption of the conference report on the bill that would provide $350 billion in tax breaks over 11 years. It would provide $20 billion in state aid that consists of $10 billion for Medicaid and $10 billion to be used at states’ discretion. The agreement includes a new top tax rate of 15 percent on capital gains and dividends through 2007 (5 percent for lower-income taxpayers in 2007 and no tax in 2008). Income tax cuts enacted in 2001 and scheduled to take effect in 2006 would be accelerated. The child tax credit would increase to $1,000 through 2004. The standard deduction for married couples would be double that for a single filer through 2004. Tax breaks for businesses would include increasing the deduction that small businesses could take on investments to $100,000 through 2005.” (H.R. 2, Roll Call Vote #196: Adopted With Vice President Casting Yea Vote 50-50, 5/23/03, Nelson Voted Nay; CQ Summary, Accessed 5/14/15)
Nelson Voted For Compromise Extensions Of The Bush Tax Cuts
In 2013, Nelson Voted To Permanently Extend The Bush Tax Cuts For Joint Incomes Below $450,000
In January 2013, Nelson Voted For The Fiscal Cliff Package That Permanently Extended The Bush Tax Cuts For Joint Incomes Below $450,000. “Passage of the bill that would permanently extend the 2001 and 2003 tax rates for individual income below $400,000 and joint-filer income below $450,000. Rates for income above those thresholds would rise to 39.6 percent from 35 percent. It also would permanently extend the tax rates on dividends and capital gains for individual income below $400,000 and joint-filer income below $450,000. Rates for the dividends and capital gains taxes would rise to 20 percent for income above those thresholds. The measure would delay the automatic, across-the-board cuts known as the “sequester” for two months. Half of the sequester delay would be offset by discretionary cuts, split between defense and non-defense, and the other half offset by revenue raised through the voluntary transfer of traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs, which would tax retirement savings when transferred. It also would tax individual estates valued over $5 million and joint estates valued over $10 million at 40 percent. It would extend the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program at current rates, and it would permanently “patch” the alternative minimum tax to account for inflation. Unemployment insurance would be extended through 2013. The bill would block scheduled cuts to Medicare physician payment rates and extend for five years tax credits included in the 2009 stimulus law including the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit. It would permanently institute the Personal Exemption Phase-out tax, which would reduce the value of exemptions for individual income over $250,000. It would allow the 2 percent payroll tax holiday to expire.” (H.R. 8, Roll Call Vote #251: Passed 89-8, 1/1/13, Nelson Voted Yea)
In 2010, Nelson Voted To Extend The All Of The Bush Tax Cuts For Two Years
In December 2010, Nelson Voted For The Compromise Package That Extended All Of The Bush Tax Cuts For Two Years. “Reid, D-Nev., motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment with a further Reid and McConnell, R-Ky., substitute amendment no. 4753 that would extend the 2001- and 2003-enacted tax cuts for all taxpayers for two years, as well as revive the lapsed estate tax at a 35 percent rate on estates worth more than $5 million. It also would continue expended unemployment insurance benefits for 13 months.” (H.R. 4853, Roll Call Vote #276: Motion Agreed To 81-19, 12/15/10, Nelson Voted Yea; CQ Summary, Accessed 5/14/15)
However, Nelson Also Voted To Let The Bush Tax Cuts Expire For Middle Class Families
Nelson Voted Against The Extension Of All Of The Bush Tax Cuts
In July 2012, Nelson Voted Against Extending The Bush Tax Cuts For All Income Levels For One Year. “McConnell, R-Ky., substitute amendment no. 2573 that would extend the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts for all income levels for one year. It also would extend estate tax levels, with a 35 percent on estates worth more than $5 million. The substitute also would extend alternative minimum tax provisions through 2013.” (S.Amdt. 2573 to S. 3412, Roll Call Vote #183: Rejected 45-54, 7/25/12, Nelson Voted Nay; CQ Summary, Accessed 1/15/16)
Nelson Voted To Let The Bush Tax Cuts Expire For Individuals With Income Over $200,000 And Joint Filers With Income Over $250,000
In September 2011, Nelson’s Spokesman Said Nelson Was Still Weighing Whether He’d Support Higher Taxes On Those Who Make More Than $200,000 A Year. “Florida Sen. Bill Nelson, who is up for reelection in 2012, has supported raising taxes on millionaires but was still weighing whether he’d support higher taxes on those who make more than $200,000 a year, said spokesman Dan McLaughlin.” (Scott Wong and Jake Sherman, “Moderate Democrats Duck, Cover On Tax Hikes,” Politico, 9/19/11)
In October 2011, Nelson’s Spokesman Said Nelson Could Not Support Tax Increases On People Making More Than $200,000 A Year. “Senate Democrats don’t have enough votes to pass President Obama’s jobs bill, and Florida Sen. Bill Nelson is among those wavering on the measure. ‘The president’s jobs plan has some things Senator Nelson favors, like extending and expanding the payroll tax cut. But it also has some things he’s even voted against before, like increasing income tax rates on people who make more than $200,000 a year,’ Nelson spokesman Dan McLaughlin said Monday. ‘So he wants to see what the final package looks like after it’s revised. There’d probably be a better chance of something passing if the plan were broken down into smaller parts,’ McLaughlin added.” (Kenric Ward, “Bill Nelson Waiting For Final Jobs Package; GOP Foes Blast Him Now,” Sunshine State News, 10/4/11)
In December 2012, Nelson Voted For Cloture On A Bill That Would Have Let The Bush Tax Cuts Expire For Individuals With Income Over $200,000 And Joint Filers With Income Over $250,000. “Motion to invoke cloture (thus limiting debate) on the Reid, D-Nev., motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment with a further Baucus, D-Mont., substitute amendment no. 4727 that would make permanent the 2001- and 2003-enacted tax cuts on income up to $200,000 for individuals and $250,000 for married couples filing joint returns. The extensions would include current lower tax rates for capital gains and dividends, elimination of the ‘marriage penalty’ and an expansion of the increased child tax credit. It also would extend unemployment insurance benefits for 13 months.” (H.R. 4853, Roll Call Vote #258: Motion Rejected 53-36, 12/4/10, Nelson Voted Yea; CQ Summary, Accessed 1/15/16)
In July 2012, Nelson Voted To Let The Bush Tax Cuts Expire For Individuals With Income Over $200,000 And Joint Filers With Income Over $250,000. “Passage of the bill that would extend the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts for one year on taxable income of up to $200,000 for single filers or up to $250,000 for joint filers. The bill would set the tax rate for adjusted gross income above $250,000 at 33 percent and for adjusted gross income above $400,000 at 35 percent. It also would expand the child tax credit and extend the college tuition tax credit and the earned-income tax credit. It would set tax rates for long-term capital gains and dividends at 20 percent. The bill also would allow a business property deduction of $250,000 and extend the alternative minimum tax provisions for 2012 income.” (S. 3412, Roll Call Vote #184: Passed 51-48, 7/25/12, Nelson Voted Yea; CQ Summary, Accessed 1/15/16)
Nelson Voted To Let The Bush Tax Cuts Expire On Incomes Over $1 Million
“Florida Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson Favors Letting The Tax Cuts Expire For The Wealthy.” (George Bennett, “Klein Sides With GOP On Tax Cuts,” Palm Beach Post, 9/17/10)
In December 2010, Nelson Voted For Cloture On A Bill That Would Have Let The Bush Tax Cuts Expire On Incomes Over $1 Million. “Motion to invoke cloture (thus limiting debate) on the Reid, D-Nev., motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment with a further Schumer, D-N.Y., substitute amendment no. 4728 that would generally make permanent the 2001- and 2003-enacted tax cuts on income up to $1 million. The extensions would include current lower tax rates for capital gains and dividends, elimination of the ‘marriage penalty’ and an expansion of the increased child tax credit. It also would extend unemployment insurance benefits for one year.” (S. Amdt. 4728 To S. Amdt. 4727 To H.R. 4853, Roll Call Vote #259: Cloture Motion Rejected 53-37, 12/4/10, Nelson Voted Yea; CQ Summary, Accessed 4/10/17)
In July 2012, Nelson’s Office Said His “Favored” Position Was To Permanently Extend The Tax Cuts For Those Making Less Than $1 Million. “Democratic Florida Sen. Bill Nelson’s ‘favored’ position is to permanently extend the Bush-era tax cuts for those making less than $1 million, according to his office.” (Seung Min Kim, Manu Raju and Scott Wong, “Embattled Dems Buck President Obama On Taxes,” Politico, 7/10/12)
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