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Mike Honda
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Democratic Party

Prior offices
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
California State Assembly
U.S. House California District 17
Successor: Ro Khanna

Compensation

Net worth

(2012) $964,005

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 8, 2016

Education

Bachelor's

San Jose State University, 1968

Graduate

San Jose State University, 1974

Personal
Religion
Christian: Protestant

Mike Honda (b. June 27, 1941, in Walnut Grove, CA) is a former Democratic member of the U.S. House representing California's 17th Congressional District from 2001 to 2017.

Honda lost his re-election bid in 2016. He was defeated in a rematch with challenger Ro Khanna (D).[1]

Prior to his U.S. House career, Honda served in the California State Assembly from 1997 to 2000.

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Honda's academic, professional, and political career:[2]

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2015-2016

Honda served on the following committees:[3]

2013-2014

Honda served on the following committees:[4][5]

  • Appropriations Committee
    • Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science
    • Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education

2011-2012

  • Appropriations Committee
  • Budget Committee
    • Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
    • Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
    • Subcommittee on Legislative Branch

Key votes

114th Congress

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The first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[6][7] For more information pertaining to Honda's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[8]

Economic and fiscal

Trade Act of 2015
See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015

Trade adjustment assistance
Nay3.png On June 12, 2015, the House rejected the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 126-302. Trade adjustment assistance (TAA) is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services. The measure was packaged with trade promotion authority (TPA), also known as fast-track authority. TPA is a legislative procedure that allows Congress to define "U.S. negotiating objectives and spells out a detailed oversight and consultation process for during trade negotiations. Under TPA, Congress retains the authority to review and decide whether any proposed U.S. trade agreement will be implemented," according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Honda was one of 144 Democrats to vote against the bill.[9][10]
Trade promotion authority
Nay3.png On June 12, 2015, the House passed the trade promotion authority (TPA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015 —by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives the president fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent to Congress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill including trade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Honda was one of 157 Democrats to vote against the measure.[11][12]
Trade promotion authority second vote
Nay3.png After the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) and trade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass the House together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment to HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining his or her original position on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Honda was one of 158 Democrats to vote against the amendment.[13][14]
Trade adjustment assistance second vote
Yea3.png The House passed HR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. The Senate packaged trade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along with trade promotion authority (TPA), which Congress passed as part of HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Honda was one of 175 Democrats to vote in favor of HR 1295.[15][16]

Defense spending authorization

Nay3.png On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Honda voted with 142 other Democrats and eight Republicans against the bill.[17] The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.[18]

Nay3.png On November 5, 2015, the House passed S 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison.[19][20] Honda voted with 48 other Democrats and nine Republicans against the bill.[21] On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.[22]

2016 Budget proposal

Nay3.png On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, including Honda, voted against the resolution.[23][24][25]

2015 budget

Yea3.png On October 28, 2015, the House passed HR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.[26] Honda voted with 186 Democrats and 79 Republicans in favor of the bill.[27] It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015.[28] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.

Foreign Affairs

Iran nuclear deal
See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015

Yea3.png On May 14, 2015, the House approved HR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Honda voted with 176 Democrats to approve the bill.[29][30]


Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
Yea3.png On September 11, 2015, the House rejected HR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approving the nuclear agreement with Iran. Honda voted with 161 Democrats for the bill.[31][32]


Suspension of Iran sanctions relief
Nay3.png On September 11, 2015, the House approved HR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." Honda voted with 185 Democrats against the bill.[33][34]


Presidential non-compliance of section 2
Nay3.png On September 10, 2015, the House passed H Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. House Republicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Honda voted with 185 Democrats against the resolution.[35][36]

Export-Import Bank

Yea3.png On October 27, 2015, the House passed HR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods.[37] Honda voted with 185 Democrats and 127 Republicans in favor of the bill.[38]

Domestic

USA FREEDOM Act of 2015

Nay3.png On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revised HR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Honda voted with 40 Democrats and 47 Republicans against the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[39][40]

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Nay3.png On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Honda voted with 179 Democrats against the bill.[41][42]

Cyber security

Yea3.png On April 23, 2015, the House passed HR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies.[43] Honda voted with 134 Democrats and 220 Republicans to approve the bill.[44]

Nay3.png On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[45] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Honda voted with 78 Democrats and 37 Republicans against the bill.[46]

Immigration

Nay3.png On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[47] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Honda voted with 134 Democrats and two Republicans against the bill.[48]

113th Congress

The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[49] For more information pertaining to Honda's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[50]

National security

NDAA

Nay3.png Honda voted against HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.[51]

DHS Appropriations

Nay3.png Honda voted against HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 that was largely along party lines.[52]

CISPA (2013)

Nay3.png Honda voted against HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities. The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[53]

Economy

Farm bill

Nay3.png On January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, known as the Farm Bill.[54] The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill provides for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop.[55][56] However, cuts to the food stamp program cut an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[56] Honda voted with 102 other Democratic representatives against the bill.

2014 Budget

Yea3.png On January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.[57][58] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.[58] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[59] It included a 1 percent increase in the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel, a $1 billion increase in Head Start funding for early childhood education, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and the protection of the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Honda joined with the majority of the Democratic party and voted in favor of the bill.[57][58]

Government shutdown

See also: United States budget debate, 2013

Nay3.png On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.[60] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.[61] Honda voted against the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[62]

Yea3.png The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.[63] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Honda voted for HR 2775.[64]

Federal Pay Adjustment Act

Nay3.png Honda voted against HR 273 - Eliminates the 2013 Statutory Pay Adjustment for Federal Employees. The bill passed the House on February 15, 2013, with a vote of 261 - 154. The bill called for stopping a 0.5 percent pay increase for all federal workers from taking effect. The raises were projected to cost $11 billion over 10 years.[65]

Immigration

Morton Memos Prohibition

Nay3.png Honda voted against House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status.[66] The vote largely followed party lines.[67]

Healthcare

Healthcare Reform Rules

Nay3.png Honda voted against House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires that all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.[68]

Social issues

Abortion

Nay3.png Honda voted against HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196 that largely followed party lines. The purpose of the bill was to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization.[69]

Previous congressional sessions

Fiscal Cliff

Yea3.png Honda voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 172 Democrats who voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[70]


Issues

Presidential preference

2016 presidential endorsement

✓ Honda endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic primary in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.[71]

See also: Endorsements for Hillary Clinton

Ethics violation

The Office of Congressional Ethics released a report on September 3, 2015, claiming that Honda and his staff improperly used U.S. government funds on Honda's re-election campaign. The report detailed a number of instances where Honda's staff may have crossed the line between campaign work and official tasks. As a result of the report, investigation will continue with no deadline.[72]

American response in Syria

See also: United States involvement in Syria

On August 29, 2013, 53 House Democrats signed a letter written by California Rep. Barbara Lee that called for a congressional resolution on strikes and cautioned that the situation in Syria "should not draw us into an unwise war—especially without adhering to our constitutional requirements."[73][74] The letter also called on the Obama administration to work with the U.N. Security Council “to build international consensus” condemning the alleged use of chemical weapons. Honda was one of the 53 Democrats in the House to sign the letter.[73][74]

Elections

2016

See also: California's 17th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Mike Honda (D) was defeated by Ro Khanna (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Honda and Khanna defeated Pierluigi Oliverio (D), Ron Cohen (R), Peter Kuo (R), and Kennita Watson (L) in the top-two primary on June 7, 2016.[75][76]

U.S. House, California District 17 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngRo Khanna 61% 142,268
     Democratic Mike Honda Incumbent 39% 90,924
Total Votes 233,192
Source: California Secretary of State


U.S. House, California District 17 Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngRo Khanna 39.1% 52,059
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMike Honda Incumbent 37.4% 49,823
     Republican Peter Kuo 9.2% 12,224
     Republican Ron Cohen 7.8% 10,448
     Democratic Pierluigi Oliverio 4.2% 5,533
     Libertarian Kennita Watson 2.3% 3,125
Total Votes 133,212
Source: California Secretary of State

2014

See also: California's 17th Congressional District elections, 2014

Honda won re-election in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent California's 17th District. He and Ro Khanna (D) advanced past the blanket primary on June 3, 2014, defeating Vanila Singh (R) and Joel Vanlandingham (R). Honda narrowly defeated Khanna in the general election in a race that took three days to officially call.[77][78]

U.S. House, California District 17 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMike Honda Incumbent 51.8% 69,561
     Democratic Ro Khanna 48.2% 64,847
Total Votes 134,408
Source: California Secretary of State
U.S. House, California District 17 Primary, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMike Honda Incumbent 48.2% 43,607
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngRo Khanna 28% 25,384
     Republican Vanila Singh 17% 15,359
     Republican Joel Vanlandingham 6.8% 6,154
Total Votes 90,504
Source: California Secretary of State

Endorsements

Honda was endorsed by the Planned Parenthood Action Fund in his primary against Ro Khanna.[79] Honda also received an endorsement from the Sierra Club.[80]

Honda received the endorsement of the Democratic Party in a local vote on February 8, 2014.[81]

Honda also received the endorsement of the League of Conservation Voters.[82]

2012

See also: California's 17th Congressional District elections, 2012

Honda won re-election in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing California's 17th District.[83] He was displaced from the 15th District by redistricting. He and Evelyn Li (R) advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012, defeating Charles Richardson (Ind). Honda went on to defeat Li in the general election on November 6, 2012.[84][85]

U.S. House, California District 17 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMike Honda Incumbent 73.5% 159,392
     Republican Evelyn Li 26.5% 57,336
Total Votes 216,728
Source: California Secretary of State
U.S. House, California District 17 Open Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngMike Honda (D) Incumbent 66.7% 60,252
Green check mark transparent.pngEvelyn Li (R) 27.6% 24,916
Charles Richardson (NPP) 5.7% 5,163
Total Votes 90,331

Full history


Campaign themes

2016

The following issues were listed on Honda's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

“
  • Civil Liberties and National Security: Mike Honda has consistently worked to roll back government overreach since the events of 9/11. He has advocated for restraint, both domestically and abroad, in order to protect both the privacy rights of American citizens, as well as the United States’ standing abroad.
  • Education: As a former public school teacher and principal, Mike has always been a life-long advocate for quality education for our children.
  • Student Loans: Mike believes that education is a critical investment in our nation’s future, and that students should not be burdened with a lifetime of debt for pursuing higher education.
  • Free Trade: Throughout his tenure in Congress, Representative Honda has evaluated each free trade agreement brought to Congress on its merits.In every case, he has considered whether the trade agreement ensures strong, clear, and enforceable labor, environmental, Intellectual Property and human rights standards. His voting record demonstrates that Mike has voted in favor of the agreements he felt met that threshold, and voted against those agreements that did not.
  • Jobs and Economy: Since his election to Congress in 2000, he has brought over $1.3 billion in funding back to his constituents for critical investments that help the community and create jobs.

[92]

”
—Mike Honda's campaign website, http://mikehonda.com/

2014

Honda's campaign website listed the following issues:[93]

  • Environment
Excerpt: "Protecting our open spaces and California’s sacred wilderness is more than sound public policy- it's an obligation. I also believe that environmental protection is more than preserving the wilderness far away from communities. In Congress, I have fought to protect our daily environment - our tap water, the air that surrounds us, the parks and trails in populated areas, and most importantly, I will continue fighting to ensure that new schools are constructed in safe, non-polluted locations."
  • Healthcare
Excerpt: "Healthcare is an inalienable human right that permeates every aspect of our lives, and affects our capacity to live, work and succeed. It is our responsibility to ensure that all Americans, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, creed, religion, and ability are given access to quality affordable care."
  • Education
Excerpt: "In the 21st Century, the competition for jobs and for a stake in the world marketplace will be won by the young people who are best educated. In Silicon Valley, perhaps more than in any other part of the country, we must commit ourselves to providing our students with the very best education we can give them."
  • Transportation
Excerpt: "Responsibilities come hand in hand with opportunity. High-tech, high-wage jobs mean nothing if our commutes are daily doses of gridlock. We must construct infrastructure that facilitates access to public transit, including better roads, intermodal transit stations, and expanded carpool rides."
  • High-Tech
Excerpt: "I've lived and worked in this district for nearly my entire life. I've watched its remarkable transformation from Blossom Valley to Silicon Valley. In that time, we have done nothing less than change the way the world does business. With this remarkable success comes great responsibility. We must continue to grow and expand our new economy, and we must continue to be leaders in the field of innovation."

Campaign finance summary

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Mike Honda campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2014U.S. House (California, District 17)Won $3,390,694 N/A**
2012U.S. House California District 17Won $900,844 N/A**
2010U.S. House California District 15Won $773,921 N/A**
2008U.S. House California District 15Won $983,449 N/A**
2006U.S. House California District 15Won $761,703 N/A**
2004U.S. House California District 15Won $524,602 N/A**
2002U.S. House California District 15Won $944,811 N/A**
2000U.S. House California District 15Won $2,532,127 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only availabale data.

Personal Gain Index

Congressional Personal Gain Index graphic.png
See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)

The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:

PGI: Change in net worth

See also: Changes in Net Worth of U.S. Senators and Representatives (Personal Gain Index) and Net worth of United States Senators and Representatives
Net Worth Metric graphic.png

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Honda's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $583,010 and $1,345,000. That averages to $964,005, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic representatives in 2012 of $5,700,168.36. Honda ranked as the 211th most wealthy representative in 2012.[94] Between 2004 and 2012, Honda's calculated net worth[95] increased by an average of 3 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[96]

Mike Honda Yearly Net Worth
YearAverage Net Worth
2004$793,682
2012$964,005
Growth from 2004 to 2012:21%
Average annual growth:3%[97]
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[98]

The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress.

PGI: Donation Concentration Metric

See also: The Donation Concentration Metric (U.S. Congress Personal Gain Index)

Filings required by the Federal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated by OpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Honda received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Lawyers/Law Firms industry.

From 1999-2014, 22.87 percent of Honda's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[99]

Donation Concentration Metric graphic.png
Mike Honda Campaign Contributions
Total Raised $9,535,655
Total Spent $8,349,324
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Lawyers/Law Firms$504,908
Retired$497,158
Computers/Internet$431,668
Building Trade Unions$377,200
Real Estate$370,033
% total in top industry5.29%
% total in top two industries10.51%
% total in top five industries22.87%

Analysis

Ideology and leadership

See also: GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Honda was a far-left Democrat as of July 2014. This was the same rating Honda received in June 2013.[100]

Like-minded colleagues

The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[101]

Honda most often voted with:

Honda least often voted with:

Lifetime voting record

See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives

According to the website GovTrack, Honda missed 476 of 10,272 roll call votes from January 2001 to September 2015. This amounted to 4.6 percent, which was higher than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[102]

Congressional staff salaries

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Honda paid his congressional staff a total of $1,198,912 in 2011. He ranked 179th on the list of the lowest paid Democratic representative staff salaries and ranked 14th overall of the highest paid representative staff salaries in 2011. Overall, California ranked 5th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[103]

National Journal vote ratings

See also: National Journal vote ratings

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Click the link above for the full ratings of all members of Congress.

2013

Honda tied for 1st in the liberal rankings in 2013.[104]

2012

Honda is 1 of 14 members of congress who ranked 1st in the liberal rankings in 2012.[105]

2011

Honda is 1 of 19 members of congress who ranked 1st in the liberal rankings in 2011.[106]

Voting with party

The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.

2014

Honda voted with the Democratic Party 93.5 percent of the time, which ranked 89th among the 204 House Democratic members as of July 2014.[107]

2013

Honda voted with the Democratic Party 96.1 percent of the time, which ranked 68th among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.[108]

2016 Democratic National Convention

Personal

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Honda is widowed and has two children.

Honda is the grandfather of a transgender child. On February 18, 2015, he tweeted, "As the proud grandpa of a transgender grandchild, I hope she can feel safe at school without fear of being bullied." The tweet received a lot of support through social media and was retweeted over 11,000 times and favorited over 18,000 times.[116]

Recent news

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See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ SF Gate, "Honda-Khanna rematch looms for South Bay Congress seat," May 29, 2015
  2. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Bioguide
  3. ↑ U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk, "Committee Information," accessed February 18, 2015
  4. ↑ CQ.com - Roll Call, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress," accessed January 18, 2013
  5. ↑ Congressman Mike Honda, "Press release: Rep Honda Named to Key Appropriations Subcommittees," January 2013
  6. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 113th Congress," accessed April 29, 2015
  7. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 114th Congress," accessed January 5, 2017
  8. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress," April 13, 2015
  9. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 361," June 12, 2015
  10. ↑ Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
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  68. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "H Amdt 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
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  72. ↑ San Jose Mercury News, "Ethics report: Rep. Mike Honda, staff appear to have violated federal law, House rules," September 3, 2015
  73. ↑ 73.0 73.1 Congresswoman Barbara Lee, "Rep. Barbara Lee and 53 other Democrats sign letter to Obama urging debate on Syria," accessed September 3, 2019
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  80. ↑ Campaign website, "Rep. Mike Honda Receives Sierra Club Endorsement," December 10, 2013
  81. ↑ Campaign website, "Rep. Mike Honda Receives 92% of Votes from CA-17 Democrats for State Party Endorsement of Re-Election Campaign," February 10, 2014
  82. ↑ League of Conservation Voters, "LCV Action Fund endorses Congressman Mike Honda for re-election," March 6, 2014
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  92. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  93. ↑ Campaign website, "Issues," accessed April 15, 2014
  94. ↑ OpenSecrets, "Mike Honda (D-Calif), 2012," accessed February 18, 2014
  95. ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth from either 2004 (if the member entered office in 2004 or earlier) or the member's first year in office (as noted in the chart below).
  96. ↑ This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
  97. ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
  98. ↑ This figure was calculated using median asset data from the Census Bureau. Please see the Congressional Net Worth data for Ballotpedia spreadsheet for more information on this calculation.
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  111. ↑ To find out which candidate a superdelegate supported, Ballotpedia sought out public statements from the superdelegate in other media outlets and on social media. If we were unable to find a public statement that clearly articulated which candidate the superdelegate supported at the national convention, we listed that superdelegate as "unknown." If you believe we made an error in identifying which candidate a superdelegate supported, please email us at [email protected].
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