Common Ground Scorecard for John Sarbanes
U.S. House
John Sarbanes (MD-3 - D)
John Sarbanes is a low-key, policy-minded lawmaker in the mold of his father Paul Sarbanes, who served in Congress for 36 years. His profile has grown in recent years as he’s focused on curbing corruption in politics and government. Like his dad, Sarbanes is a dependable Democratic vote, and he espouses a vigorous role for the federal government in providing a social safety net, modern transportation infrastructure, education, job training, and defense of minorities’ rights. He clerked for Judge J. Frederick Motz of the federal district court in Baltimore and practiced law at Venable LLP for 18 years, six of them as chairman of the firm’s health-care practice.
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Not up for Reelection: Retiring
Top Organizations and Groups
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- House Committee on Oversight and Reform
Common Ground Score is
20
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Bottom 25% for Official Performance.