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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

HR 1 - Appropriations, Tax Law Amendments, and Unemployment Benefit Amendments ("Stimulus Bill")
Legislation (Nay)

Feb. 13, 2009 - Allows an income tax credit of up to $400 for individuals with an adjusted gross income of less than $70,000 or $800 for joint ...

HR 1 - Appropriations, Tax Law Amendments, and Unemployment Benefit Amendments ("Stimulus Bill")
Legislation (Nay)

Feb. 10, 2009 - Allows an income tax credit of up to $500 for individuals with an adjusted gross income of less than $70,000 or $1,000 for joint ...

HR 7081 - United States - India Nuclear Agreement
Legislation (Yea)

Oct. 1, 2008 - Provides for the transfer of nuclear technology and materials to India for non-military use (Sec 101). Opens civilian nuclear facilities for inspection ...

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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
2009-2010 Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Action Fund Positions 0%
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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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