Representative Michael 'Mike' F. Doyle, Jr.'s Political Positions

Biographical

Full Name: Michael 'Mike' F. Doyle, Jr.
Current Office: U.S. House - District 14, Democratic
First Elected: 1994
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Susan; 4 Children: Michael, David, Kevin, Alexandra
Birth Date: 08/05/1953
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, PA
Home City: Pittsburgh, PA
Religion: Roman Catholic
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Mike Doyle, Jr. has demonstrated Political Courage by telling citizens where he stands on the issues he/ she may face if elected.

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Pennsylvania Congressional Election 2012 Political Courage Test

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Abortion

Unknown PositionInferred Answer Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? View Citations
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "i) Prohibit public funding of abortions and public funding of organizations that advocate or perform abortions."
  • Michael Doyle. House Democrats Release Historic Catholic Statement of Principles. 28 February 2006. "We envision a world in which every child belongs to a loving family and agree with the Catholic Church about the value of human life and the undesirability of abortion-we do not celebrate its practice. Each of us is committed to reducing the number of unwanted pregnancies and creating an environment with policies that encourage pregnancies to be carried to term. We believe this includes promoting alternatives to abortion, such as adoption, and improving access to children's healthcare and child care, as well as policies that encourage paternal and maternal responsibility." (votesmart.org)
  • Michael Doyle. Doyle Votes to Preserve Women's Access to Health Care. 4 May 2011. "I oppose abortion, and I oppose federal funding for abortion." (votesmart.org)
  • Michael Doyle. Project Vote Smart. 2012 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected No Answer for: "Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?" Abortion other or expanded principles: "I do not support using federal dollars to pay for abortions, except in cases of rape, incest or danger to the Mother's life. I support using federal dollars for Title X, family planning services and I support federal funding for Planned Parenthood with the existing provision that federal funds may not be used to perform abortions."
  • Mike Doyle. HR 3. 112th Congress. Prohibiting Taxpayer Funding of Abortion. Mike Doyle voted Nay on 05/04/2011. (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. H Amdt 95. 112th Congress. Prohibiting Use of Federal Funds For Planned Parenthood. Mike Doyle voted Nay on 02/18/2011. (votesmart.org)
  • National Right to Life Committee. 04/18/2012. "Mike Doyle supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 16 percent in 2010." (votesmart.org)
  • NARAL Pro-Choice America. 04/18/2012. "Mike Doyle supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2010." (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. H Amdt 187. 105th Congress. Overseas Military Facilities Abortion Amendment. Mike Doyle voted Nay on 06/19/1997. (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. H Amdt 882. 106th Congress. Prison Abortion Funding Amendment. Mike Doyle voted Nay on 06/22/2000. (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. H Amdt 722. 106th Congress. Oversea Military Abortions Amendment. Mike Doyle voted Nay on 05/18/2000. (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. H Amdt 643. 106th Congress. Abortion Private Funding Restoration Amendment. Mike Doyle voted Nay on 05/20/1998. (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. H Amdt 509. 111th Congress. Prohibiting Federally Funded Abortion Services. Mike Doyle voted Yea on 11/07/2009. (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. HR 3682. 106th Congress. Child Custody Protection Act. Mike Doyle voted Yea on 07/15/1998. (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. HR 3660. 106th Congress. Ban on Partial-Birth/Late Term Abortion. Mike Doyle voted Yea on 04/05/2000. (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. S 403. 110th Congress. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. Mike Doyle voted Yea on 09/26/2006. (votesmart.org)
  • Family Research Council. 04/18/2012. "Mike Doyle supported the interests of the Family Research Council 12 percent in 2010." (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. H AMDT 209. 109th Congress. Overseas Military Facilities Abortion Amendment. Mike Doyle voted Nay on 05/25/2005. (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. H Amdt 156. 106th Congress. Overseas Military Abortion Amendment. Mike Doyle voted Nay on 06/09/1999. (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. H Amdt 436. 104th Congress. Overseas Military Abortion Amendment. Mike Doyle voted Nay on 06/15/1995. (votesmart.org)
  • National Organization for Women. 04/18/2012. "On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the National Organization for Women attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2008, the National Organization for Women gave Mike Doyle a rating of 100 percent." (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. H Amdt 1017. 106th Congress. Abortion Funding Amendment. Mike Doyle voted Nay on 07/20/2000. (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. HR 748. 109th Congress. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. Mike Doyle voted Yea on 04/27/2005. (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. HR 6099. 110th Congress. Abortion Pain Bill. Mike Doyle voted Yea on 12/06/2006. (votesmart.org)
  • Planned Parenthood. 04/18/2012. "Mike Doyle supported the interests of Planned Parenthood 57 percent in 2010." (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2006 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "f) Prohibit public funding of abortions and to organizations that advocate or perform abortions."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "g) Prohibit public funding of abortions and of organizations that advocate or perform abortions."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "f) Prohibit the dilation and extraction procedure, also known as "partial-birth" abortion."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2002 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "f) Eliminate public funding for abortions and public funding of organizations that advocate or perform abortions."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2010 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "Yes" for: "e) Should federal subsidies be prohibited from being used for abortion procedures?"
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2008 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "a) Abortions should always be illegal."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "a) Abortions should always be illegal."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2006 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "b) Abortions should always be legal."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "b) Abortions should always be legal."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2010 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "Pro-life" for: "a) Do you consider yourself pro-choice or pro-life?"
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "b) Abortions should be illegal when the fetus is viable, with or without life support."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 1994 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "Congress should eliminate abortion services from any federally funded health care plan."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2008 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "b) Abortions should always be legal."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 1994 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "Congress should eliminate federal funding for clinics and medical facilities that provide abortion services."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "c) Abortions should always be legally available."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "a) Abortions should always be illegal."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2006 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "a) Abortions should always be illegal."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2002 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "b) Abortions should always be legally available."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2008 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "g) Medicare, Medicaid, and federal subsidies should be prohibited from being used on abortion procedures."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2002 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "a) Abortions should always be illegal."
Other or expanded principles

I do not support using federal dollars to pay for abortions, except in cases of rape, incest or danger to the Mother's life.
I support using federal dollars for Title X, family planning services and I support federal funding for Planned Parenthood with the existing provision that federal funds may not be used to perform abortions.

Afghanistan

NoInferred Answer Do you support United States' combat operations in Afghanistan? View Citations
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2010 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "No" for: "a) Do you support United States military action in Afghanistan?"
  • Peace Action West. 04/18/2012. "Mike Doyle supported the interests of Peace Action West 88 percent in 2010." (votesmart.org)
  • Peace Action. 04/18/2012. "Mike Doyle supported the interests of the Peace Action 88 percent in 2010." (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. H Con Res 28. 112th Congress. Removing Troops from Afghanistan. Mike Doyle voted Yea on 03/17/2011. (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2010 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "No" for: "b) Do you support increasing military assistance for Afghanistan?"
Do you support a timetable for withdrawal from Afghanistan?
Other or expanded principles

The mission in Afghanistan has been accomplished. We have killed Bin Laden, most of the leadership of Al Qaeda, and have severly degraded there ability to operate. I support the immediate orderly withdrawal of our combat troops from Afghanistan.

Budget

Indicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing the federal budget.

In order to balance the budget,

YesCandidate Answerdo you support reducing defense spending?
YesCandidate Answerdo you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
Nodo you support reducing Medicaid spending?
Nodo you support reducing Medicare spending?
YesIs balancing the budget a legislative priority?
Other or expanded principles

I believe we can reduce military spending in a way that does not jeopardize our National Defense. I support returning to the Clinton tax brackets for those individuals who make over one million dollars. I will support reforms to Medicaid and Medicare that do not directly cut benefits to the poor and elderly, but rather make the programs run more efficiently. I support a balanced approach to deficit reduction than includes revenue increases and well as spending reductions.

Campaign Finance

YesDo you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
Other or expanded principles

I strongly oppose the Supreme Court decision on "Citizens United". I am a supporter of public financing of campaigns. I believe these "SuperPACS" that spend unlimited amounts of money and do not disclosed their donors are a threat to our democracy.

Capital Punishment

Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
Other or expanded principles

Economy

YesCandidate AnswerDo you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
YesCandidate AnswerDo you support providing tax incentives to businesses for the purpose of job creation?
YesDo you support spending on infrastructure projects for the purpose of job creation?
YesDo you support the temporary extension of unemployment benefits?
Do you support the 2010 temporary extension of tax relief?
Other or expanded principles

Education

Unknown PositionInferred Answer Do you support requiring states to implement education reforms in order to be eligible for competitive federal grants? View Citations
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "a) Support national standards for and testing of public school students."
  • Michael Doyle. Issue Position: Education. 1 January 2011. "I believe that our schools must be held accountable for the quality of education they provide our children, and that the federal government has a corresponding obligation to provide local schools with the resources they need to meet any new demands that Congress imposes on them. I voted in support of the No Child Left Behind Act in 2001 -- but I am greatly concerned about the way the law has been implemented. I was extremely disappointed that President Bush and the Republican-controlled Congress did not provide the money needed to meet the goals of the bill. I believe that it is terribly unfair to expect schools to meet the NCLBA standards without providing them with the resources the bill promised them. Moreover, I believe that the Bush Administration also poorly administered the No Child Left Behind Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Michael Doyle. Issue Position: On Education. 1 January 2012. "The No Child Left Behind Act hasn't lived up to all its promises. Millions of children across the country aren't getting the education they need and deserve. I look forward to working with the President and my colleagues in Congress in the coming months and year on legislation to reform K-12 education in this country." (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. HR 2300. 106th Congress. Academic Achievement for All Act. Mike Doyle voted Nay on 10/21/1999. (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2010 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "Slightly Increase" for: "d) Education"
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "a) Support national standards and testing of public school students."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 1994 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "Establish "National Standards" for K-12 schools and encourage states to adopt them."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2010 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "Yes" for: "b) Do you support federal funding for universal pre-K programs?"
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 1994 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "Establish a nationwide competency test for teachers and encourage states to adopt it."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2006 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "a) Support national standards for and testing of public school students."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 1994 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "Eliminate the U.S. Department of Education."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2002 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "a) Support national standards and testing of public school students."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2008 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "j) Support federal education standards and testing requirements for K-12 students (No Child Left Behind)."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2008 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "a) Support the federal government funding universal pre-K programs."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2010 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "Yes" for: "c) Do you support federal funding for charter schools?"
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "j) Providing education is not a responsibility of the federal government."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2008 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "Greatly Increase" for: "Indicate what federal funding levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category, you can use a number more than once. d) Education"
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "Greatly Increase" for: "Using the key, indicate what federal funding levels you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category. d) Education"
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "l) Eliminate restrictions on federal education funding, giving educators or local school districts more flexibility to design and implement their programs."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "g) Promote education flexibility by giving federal funds, in the form of block grants, to the states to spend it as they see fit."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2006 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "Greatly Increase" for: "Using the key, indicate what federal funding levels you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category, you can use a number more than once. [?] d) Education"
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2002 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "i) Eliminate restrictions on federal education funding, giving educators or local school districts more flexibility to design and implement their programs."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2010 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "No" for: "d) Do you support federal funding for K-12 school vouchers?"
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2008 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "k) Eliminate all federal education standards and testing requirements for K-12 students (No Child Left Behind)."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2010 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "Slightly Increase" for: "Indicate what federal funding levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category- you can use a number more than once. d) Education"
Other or expanded principles

Energy

NoInferred Answer Do you support reducing restrictions on offshore energy production? View Citations
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2006 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "g) Support increased development of traditional energy resources (e.g. coal, natural gas, oil)."
  • Environment America. 04/18/2012. "Mike Doyle supported the interests of Environment America 100 percent in 2009." (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. H Amdt 773. 112th Congress. Ending Moratorium on Deepwater Drilling Rigs that Meet Certain Safety Standards. Mike Doyle voted Yea on 07/30/2010. (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. HR 3534. 112th Congress. Offshore Drilling Regulations and Other Energy Law Amendments. Mike Doyle voted Yea on 07/30/2010. (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. HR 1230. 112th Congress. Offshore Leasing Act. Mike Doyle voted Nay on 05/05/2011. (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2008 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "f) Support domestic oil exploration in areas that are currently restricted."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "f) Support increased development of traditional energy resources (e.g. coal, natural gas, oil)."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "h) Support opening a select portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil exploration."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2008 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "c) Support increased development of traditional energy resources (e.g. coal, natural gas, oil)." Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding the environment and energy. Other or expanded principles: "I am committed to an 80% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2050. There is no silver bullet, we must expand the use of alternative fuels as well as developing clean coal technologies, developing and deploying carbon sequestration equipment and expanding our nuclear portfolio in a safe way. We must greatly increase energy efficiency and conservation. We must accelerate the development and deployment of battery and fuel cell technology in our automobles. We must incorporate green building codes in all future construction."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2002 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "c) Support opening a select portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil exploration."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2006 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "i) Support opening a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil exploration."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2010 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "No" for: "e) Do you support domestic oil exploration in federally-protected areas?"
Other or expanded principles

Environment

YesDo you believe that human activity is contributing to climate change?
YesCandidate AnswerDo you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
Other or expanded principles

Guns

YesInferred Answer Do you support restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns? View Citations
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "e) Allow citizens to carry concealed guns."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2006 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "f) Require background checks on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "i) Raise the minimum age for ownership of handguns from 18 to 21."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2002 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "b) Maintain and strengthen the enforcement of existing federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2006 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "e) Allow citizens to carry concealed guns."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2006 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "d) Repeal federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 1994 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "Impose a national ban on the public sale of assault weapons."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2002 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "g) Require background checks on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "d) Repeal federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "h) Require a license for gun possession."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "e) Allow citizens to carry concealed guns."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "k) Require a license for gun possession."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "c) Ease federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2006 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "b) Maintain and strengthen the current level of enforcement of existing federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "d) Repeal federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2008 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "Maintain Status" for: "On (c) and (d), indicate what levels (#1-6) you support for the following categories. d) Restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "j) Require background checks of gun buyers at gun shows."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2010 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "No" for: "c) Do you support allowing individuals to carry concealed guns?"
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2002 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "a) Ban the sale or transfer of semi-automatic guns, except those used for hunting."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "f) Require manufacturers to provide child-safety locks on guns."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2010 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "Yes" for: "d) Do you support a ban on assault rifles?"
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "b) Maintain and strengthen the current level of enforcement of existing federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "g) Require background checks on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2010 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "Yes" for: "b) Do you believe that the Second Amendment guarantees the right of individual citizens to own guns?"
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2008 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "Greatly Increase" for: "On (c) and (d), indicate what levels (#1-6) you support for the following categories. c) Enforcement of existing restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2010 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "Yes" for: "a) Do you support restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns?"
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2002 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "i) Raise the minimum age for ownership of handguns from 18 to 21."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2002 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "h) Require a license for gun possession."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2002 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "d) Repeal federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2002 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "e) Allow citizens to carry concealed guns."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2006 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "c) Ease federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2006 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "a) Reauthorize the ban on the sale or transfer of semi-automatic guns, except those used for hunting."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2006 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "g) Require a license for gun possession."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "b) Maintain and strengthen the enforcement of existing federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2002 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "c) Ease federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 1994 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "Impose a national ban on the sale of handguns to minors."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "a) Ban the sale or transfer of semi-automatic guns, except those used for hunting."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "a) Renew the ban on the sale or transfer of semi-automatic guns, except those used for hunting."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2008 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "b) Ban the sale, ownership or possession of handguns except by law enforcement and other government officials."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "c) Ease federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2008 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "a) Allow individuals to carry concealed guns."
  • Mike Doyle. S 397. 109th Congress. Firearms Manufacturers Protection Bill. Mike Doyle voted Nay on 10/20/2005. (votesmart.org)
  • Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. Project Vote Smart: Interest Group Endorsements. 04/18/2012. Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence endorsed Mike Doyle in the 2010 general election. (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. HR 125. 104th Congress. Gun Ban Repeal Act of 1995. Mike Doyle voted Nay on 03/22/1996. (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. HR 6842. 110th Congress. Repealing Portions of the D.C. Firearm Ban. Mike Doyle voted Nay on 09/17/2008. (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. H AMDT 1156. 110th Congress. Trigger Lock Amendment. Mike Doyle voted Nay on 06/28/2006. (votesmart.org)
  • Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. Project Vote Smart: Interest Group Endorsements. 04/18/2012. Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence endorsed Mike Doyle in the 2008 general election. (votesmart.org)
  • Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. 04/18/2012. "Mike Doyle supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 90 percent from 1988-2003 (Senate) or 1991-2003 (House)." (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. HR 2122. 106th Congress. Mandatory Gun Show Background Check Act. Mike Doyle voted Nay on 06/18/1999. (votesmart.org)
  • Gun Owners of America. 04/18/2012. "In 2010 Gun Owners of America gave Mike Doyle a grade of 18." (votesmart.org)
  • Michael Doyle. Doyle Calls For Greater Restrictions On Sales Of Cop-Killer Equipment. 4 June 2009. "I believe that greater restrictions on the sale of military technology to the public are clearly called for, but that's only one part of what we need to do to reduce the epidemic of violence in our country. First and foremost, we clearly need tougher gun control laws. Reinstatement of the federal assault gun ban would limit the availability of weapons like the AK-47 that Richard Poplawski used to kill officers Kelly, Mayhle, and Sciullo - and more thorough background checks and better records could prevent unstable individuals like Mr. Poplawski from securing such powerful weapons." (votesmart.org)
Other or expanded principles

I believe an individual has the right to own guns for the purpose of hunting and protection subject to background checks to verify that he/she is law abiding and mentally stable.
I support the assault weapons ban and restrictions on military style weapons.

Health Care

NoCandidate AnswerDo you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act?
Should individuals be required to purchase health insurance, as mandated in the 2010 Affordable Care Act?
Other or expanded principles

Immigration

NoInferred Answer Do you support requiring illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? View Citations
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2008 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "f) Illegal immigrants should have to return to their countries of origin before being considered for citizenship."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2008 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "g) Illegal immigrants should be given a pathway to citizenship." Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding immigration. Other or expanded principles: "I support increased funding to our border patrol agents to stop the influx of illegal aliens. I would support giving those immigrants who have been here for years, are employed and paying taxes, have children who are citizens and have never committed a felony a chance to become citizens by requiring some sort of public service."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2008 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "e) Support amnesty for illegal immigrants already working in the United States."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2006 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "e) Support amnesty for illegal immigrants already working in the United States."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "f) Grant U.S. citizenship to children born in the US only if their parents immigrated legally." Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding immigration. Other or expanded principles: "I would support an increase in H1B visas only if there was a documented shortage in the U.S. labor force"
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2010 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "No" for: "d) Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?"
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "e) Support amnesty for certain illegal immigrants who already reside in the United States."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2002 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "g) Allow legalization for certain illegal immigrants working in the U.S."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "e) Prohibit states from passing laws that deny human services (medical care, education) to illegal immigrants or their children."
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2010 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "Yes" for: "a) Do you support a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants?"
  • National Latino Congreso/William C. Velásquez Institute. 04/18/2012. "Mike Doyle supported the interests of National Latino Congreso/William C. Velásquez Institute 100 percent in 2010." (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. HR 5281. 112th Congress. DREAM Act. Mike Doyle voted Yea on 12/08/2010. (votesmart.org)
  • Mike Doyle. HR 4437. 109th Congress. Border Security Bill. Mike Doyle voted Nay on 12/16/2005. (votesmart.org)
  • Federation for American Immigration Reform. 04/18/2012. "Mike Doyle supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2010." (votesmart.org)
Do you support allowing illegal immigrants, who were brought to the United States as minors, to pursue citizenship without returning to their country of origin?
Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration law by state and local police?
Other or expanded principles

I support comprehensive immigration reform. I voted for the DREAM Act.

Marriage

YesCandidate AnswerDo you support same-sex marriage?
Other or expanded principles

I respect various religious organizations right to determine who can marry in accordance with their beliefs.
I support same-sex marriage as a civil ceremony and believe same-sex couples should be afforded the same lega rights at heterosexual couples.

National Security

Unknown PositionInferred Answer Do you support targeting suspected terrorists outside of official theaters of conflict? View Citations
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2010 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "Yes" for: "d) Should the United States continue to strike suspected terrorist targets in Pakistan?"
  • Mike Doyle. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Pennsylvania Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "No" for: "f) Do you support a policy of pre-emptive strikes against countries deemed to be a threat to national security?"
  • Michael Doyle. Doyle Responds to Death of Osama bin Laden. 2 May 2011. "This is a day we've waited for. It doesn't mean our efforts to stop terrorists and bring them to justice are over, but it is an important symbolic victory that will resonate around the world." (votesmart.org)
Should the U.S use military force in order to prevent Iran from possessing a nuclear weapon?
Other or expanded principles

Social Security

NoCandidate AnswerDo you support allowing individuals to divert a portion of their Social Security taxes into personal retirement accounts?
Other or expanded principles

Spending and Taxes

Spending

Indicate what federal spending levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.

Slightly Decreasea) Agriculture
Maintain Statusb) Arts
Slightly Decreasec) Defense
Slightly Increased) Education
Maintain Statuse) Environment
Maintain Statusf) Homeland Security
Maintain Statusg) International aid
Slightly Increaseh) Medical Research
Slightly Increasei) Scientific Research
Slightly Decreasej) Space exploration
Maintain Statusk) United Nations
Maintain Statusl) Welfare
m) Other or expanded categories

Taxes

Indicate what federal tax levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.

Maintain Statusa) Capital gains taxes
Slightly Increaseb) Corporate taxes
Slightly Increasec) Excise taxes (alcohol)
Slightly Increased) Excise taxes (cigarettes)
Maintain Statuse) Excise taxes (transportation fuel)
Maintain Statusf) Income taxes (low-income families)
Maintain Statusg) Income taxes (middle-income families)
Slightly Increaseh) Income taxes (high-income families)
Maintain Statusi) Inheritance taxes
Maintain Statusj) Payroll taxes
k) Other or expanded categories

Administrative Priorities

Please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.

My top prority has always been economic growth and job creation for our Country and especially the Pittsburgh region. I am a strong supporter of a balanced energy policy that utilizes an "all of the above" approach..