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Melquiades 'Mel' Rafael Martinez

Full Name: Melquiades 'Mel' Rafael Martinez
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Kitty; 3 Children: Andrew, John, Lauren
Birth Date: 10/23/1946
Birth Place: Sagua La Grande, Cuba
Home City: Orlando, FL
Religion: Catholic

Recent Key Votes

PN 506-111 - Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice
Nomination (Yea)

Aug. 6, 2009

HR 3435 - Supplemental Appropriations for the "Cash for Clunkers" Program
Legislation (Nay)

Aug. 6, 2009 - Provides that the funds appropriated in this bill shall remain available until September 30, 2010. Mandates that $2 billion be transferred from ...

S Amdt 1618 - Authorizing Concealed Firearms Across State Lines
Legislation (Yea)

July 22, 2009 - -Prohibits individuals from carrying concealed firearms into a state that does not legally allow its residents to conceal and carry firearms.

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Recent Public Statements

Travel Promotion Act Of 2009 - Continued

Sept. 9, 2009 - Mr. MARTINEZ. I feel appreciative for all of the kind comments on the floor today, especially the latest from the Republican leader. I want to ...

Farewell To The Senate

Sept. 9, 2009 - Mr. MARTINEZ. I thank the Senator from Illinois for his kindness and appreciate the opportunity to proceed with my final speech on the floor of ...

Senator Martinez Statement On Senate Appointment

Aug. 28, 2009 - U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) today issued a statement following Governor Charlie Crist's announcement of a successor for the unexpired portion of his Senate term. ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2009 The John Birch Society Positions (January 2009 - June 2009) 60%
2008-2011 Global Exchange Percent Loyalty to Finance, Insurance, Real Estate Lobby 100%
2005-2006 National Foreign Trade Council Positions 50%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $1,725,016.00
Total Spent $2,090,578.00
Cash On Hand $0.00
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 09/30/2011
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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