Dianne Feinstein
U.S. SENATOR DIANNE FEINSTEIN
D-CALIFORNIA
RACE SUMMARY: VOTING RECORD: Project Vote Smart [2], Govtrack US [3] |
BIOGRAPHY | POLITICAL CAREER |
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PARTY: Democrat BORN: 6/22/1933 EDUCATION: Stanford University (B.A.) OCCUPATION: Director, Bank of California FAMILY: Married, 1 Child RELIGION: Jewish |
Career:
Committees:
First elected: 1992 |
ISRAEL
- Says that resolving the Israeli-Palestinian crisis through a two-state solution is a "top priority"
- Cosponsored the Resolution for Israeli Self Defense, which expresses unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders
- Signed the Schumer-Graham letter to pressure friendly Arab states to end the Israeli boycott
CHOICE
- Supports Roe v. Wade
- Voted against the 20-week abortion ban
- Has joined numerous amicus briefs supporting a woman's right to choose
- Supports access to contraception without a copay
- Votes against attempts to defund Planned Parenthood
In Her Own Words
“Senator Feinstein strongly supports a woman’s right to make her own decisions about her health. This includes access to abortion care and contraception.” 1
""The toxic rhetoric directed at Planned Parenthood has dangerous consequences. It sends a signal that using violence to close clinics and intimidate health care professionals and women is "ok'. It is not." 2
SOURCES: 1) feinstein.senate.gov [4] 2) VoteSmart.org [5]
Interesting Facts
Feinstein was the first woman to become mayor of San Francisco, and the only woman to have chaired the Senate Rules Committee and the Select Intelligence Committee.