Jon Tester on Ethics
Support for Ethics Reform
In January of 2007, Senator Tester released a press statement noting his support for the ethics reform legislation which was passed through Congress.
Opposition to Earmark Moratorium
In March of 2008, Senator Tester released a press statement noting his opposition to an earmark moratorium and his belief that earmarks are valid.
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act
In October of 2009, Senator Tester released a press statement noting his support for the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act.
Support for the DISCLOSE Act
In April of 2010, Senator Tester released a press statement noting his belief that the DISCLOSE act is needed.
In July of 2010, Senator Tester released a press statement noting his recent vote to pass the DISCLOSE Act.
In September of 2010, Senator Tester released a press statement noting his support for the DISCLOSE Act and the recent failure to achieve the 60 votes needed to pass the act through the Senate.
Close the Revolving Door Act
In May of 2010, Senator Tester released a press statement noting his belief that former members of Congress should not be allowed to lobby.
Public Online Information Act
In May of 2010, Senator Tester released a press statement noting his support for posting all government information online and legislation that he had introduced to accomplish this task.
Earmark Transparency Act
In May of 2010, Senator Tester released a press statement noting legislation he was introducing to create more transparency in the earmark process.
Online Posting of Ethics Review
In August of 2010, Senator Tester released a press statement noting a recent ethics review of his office and several ethics policies he had in place at his office.
Corrupt Practices Act
In October of 2010, Senator Tester released a press statement noting legislation he was introducing called the Corrput Practices Act.
Earmark Ban
In April of 2010, Senator Tester released a press statement noting his desire to see all earmarks banned.
In December of 2010, Senator Tester released a press statement noting his support for a ban on earmarks as a method of giving more control of the budget to the President.
Place all Earmarks Online
In December of 2010, Senator Tester released a press statement noting his support for placing all earmark requests online to allow constituents to see the legislation.
Ethics Rules
In January of 2011, Senator Tester released a press statement noting ethics rules changes that he would like to see changed.
Ban on Secret Holds
In January of 2011, Senator Tester issued a press statement noting his support for a recent vote to place a ban on secret holds.
Campaign Disclosure Parity Act
In July of 2008, Senator Tester released a press statement noting his introduction of the Campaign Disclosure Parity Act.
In January of 2011, Senator Tester released a press statement noting his introduction of the Campaign Disclosure Parity Act.
2012 Campaign Website Statements
Voting Record
The STOCK Act - Executive Branch
In February of 2012, the Senate voted on an amendment to the STOCK Act to to ensure that the reporting requirements set forth in the STOCK Act apply to the executive branch and independent agencies. The measure passed 81-18. Jon Tester voted in favor of the measure.
Jon Tester voted in favor of the measure.
The STOCK Act - Non-Public Info
In February of 2012 the Senate voted on an amendment to the STOCK act that would require all Congress to certify that they were not trading on non-public information. The measure failed 37-61 with most Republicans supporting it and most Democrats opposing it. Jon Tester voted against the legislation.
Jon Tester voted against the legislation.
The STOCK Act
In February of 2012, the Senate passed legislation which expressed their view that insider trading laws do indeed apply to Congress. The legislation passed 96-3. Jon Tester voted in favor of the STOCK Act.
Jon Tester voted in favor of the STOCK Act.
On year Moratorium on Earmarks
In March of 2008, the senate voted on an earmark put forth by Senator Jim DeMint of South Carolina. The amendment would have enacted a one year moratorium on earmarks for the 2009 fiscal year. The measure failed to pass in a 29-71 vote. Jon Tester voted against the one year earmark moratorium.
Jon Tester voted against the one year earmark moratorium.
Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007
In January of 2007, the Senate voted to pass the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 by a 96-2 margin. The legislation enacted ethics rules for Congress and lobbying. Jon Tester voted in favor of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007.
Jon Tester voted in favor of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007.
Sponsored and Cosponsored Legislation
Session-112; Bill Number-S 219; Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act - Prime Sponsor
Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require all election-related designations, statements, and reports required to be filed under the Act to be filed directly with the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
A resolution to establish as a standing order of the Senate that a Senator publicly disclose a notice of intent to objecting to any measure or matter
Session-111; Bill Number-S 3295; DISCLOSE Act - Cosponsor
A set of rules relating to the amount of money that can be donated and the disclosure requirements surrounding that money.
Session-111; Bill Number-S 3335; Earmark Transparency Act - Cosponsor
Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require the Secretary of the Senate, the Senate Sergeant of Arms, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives to begin the development of a single free public searchable website that specifies certain identifying information relating to each request by Members of Congress for congressionally directed spending items or limited tax or tariff benefits (congressional earmarks).