Liberty Caucus
This article is about the U.S. Congressional organization. For the political action organization, see Republican Liberty Caucus.
Liberty Caucus | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Chairman | Justin Amash |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Preceded by |
Liberty Caucus Tea Party Caucus |
| Ideology |
Libertarian conservatism[1][2] Conservatism[3] Right-wing populism |
| Political position | Right-wing[3] |
| National affiliation | Republican Party |
| Colors | Black, White and Yellow |
| Seats in the House |
36 / 435 |
The Liberty Caucus is a Congressional caucus consisting of 36 conservative Republican members of the United States House of Representatives. It hosts a bimonthly luncheon in Washington, D.C.[3] The group was founded by Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan and joined by Republican members who wanted to "focus on specific issues like economic freedom, individual liberty, and following the Constitution".[3] The caucus has also been characterized as "conservative with a libertarian emphasis" and associated with the Tea Party movement.[2]
Members
- Justin Amash of Michigan, Chair[3]
- Dave Brat of Virginia
- Jim Bridenstine of Oklahoma[4]
- Michael C. Burgess of Texas
- Curt Clawson of Florida
- Ron DeSantis of Florida[4]
- Jeff Duncan of South Carolina[4]
- Jimmy Duncan of Tennessee[4]
- Scott Garrett of New Jersey[4]
- Chris Gibson of New York[1]
- Louie Gohmert of Texas[4]
- Paul Gosar of Arizona[4]
- Trey Gowdy of South Carolina[4]
- Morgan Griffith of Virginia[5]
- Andrew P. Harris of Maryland[4]
- Tim Huelskamp of Kansas[1]
- Walter B. Jones, Jr. of North Carolina[4]
- Jim Jordan of Ohio[3]
- Raul Labrador of Idaho[3]
- Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming[4]
- Ted Poe of Texas[1]
- Bill Posey of Florida[1]
- Thomas Massie of Kentucky[3]
- Tom McClintock of California[4]
- Mark Meadows of North Carolina[3]
- Mick Mulvaney of South Carolina[3]
- Reid Ribble of Wisconsin[1]
- Dana Rohrabacher of California[1]
- Todd Rokita of Indiana[4]
- Matt Salmon of Arizona[4]
- Mark Sanford of South Carolina[4]
- David Schweikert of Arizona[4]
- Jason T. Smith of Missouri[1]
- Marlin Stutzman of Indiana[4]
- Ted Yoho of Florida[4]
History
Prior to the formal creation of the House Liberty Caucus, Rep. Ron Paul hosted a luncheon in Washington, D.C. every Thursday for a group of Republican members of the United States House of Representatives, that he called the "Liberty Caucus."[6] The group, in close association with the political action committee the Republican Liberty Caucus, "support[ed] individual rights, limited government and free enterprise."[7] Past attendees of this luncheon include:
- Michele Bachmann of Minnesota[8]
- Roscoe Bartlett of Maryland – Defeated in 2012 general election
- Chris Cannon of Utah – Lost renomination in 2008
- Jo Ann Davis of Virginia – Died in 2007
- Jimmy Duncan of Tennessee[9]
- Jeff Flake of Arizona – Ran successfully for the US Senate in 2012, currently US Senator from Arizona
- Trent Franks of Arizona
- Scott Garrett of New Jersey
- Virgil Goode of Virginia – Defeated in 2008 general election
- John Hostettler of Indiana – Defeated in 2006 general election
- Jack Kingston of Georgia
- Jeff Miller of Florida
- Marilyn Musgrave of Colorado – Defeated in 2008 general election
- Butch Otter of Idaho – Ran successfully for Idaho gubernatorial election, 2006, currently Governor of Idaho
- Ron Paul of Texas (former Chairman) – Ran unsuccessfully for the US Presidency in 2012
- Richard Pombo of California – Defeated in 2006 general election
- Bill Posey of Florida
- Denny Rehberg of Montana – Ran unsuccessfully for the US Senate in 2012
- John Shadegg of Arizona – Retired in 2010
- Tom Tancredo of Colorado – Retired in 2008
- Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania – Ran successfully for the US Senate in 2010, currently US Senator from Pennsylvania
- Joe Walsh of Illinois – Defeated in 2012 general election
- Zach Wamp of Tennessee – Ran unsuccessfully for the nomination for the Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2010
- Dave Weldon of Florida – Retired in 2008
After the 112th United States Congress began and Ron Paul switched his focus to his presidential campaign, his luncheon was replaced by a formal congressional member organization called the House Liberty Caucus and chaired by Justin Amash.[10][11] In June 2014, the caucus supported Raul Labrador's campaign for House Majority Leader.[12][13]
Past members of the current organization include:
- Steve Stockman of Texas – Ran unsuccessfully for the US Senate in 2014[1]
- Kerry Bentivolio of Michigan – Lost renomination in 2014[14]
- Paul Broun of Georgia – Ran unsuccessfully for the US Senate in 2014[4]
- Jason Chaffetz of Utah [15]
- Rob Woodall of Georgia[15]
- Tim Walberg of Michigan[15]
- Vicky Hartzler of Missouri[15]
- Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington[16][17]
- Tom Graves of Georgia[16][17]
See also
- Freedom Caucus
- Libertarian Republican
- Libertarian conservatism
- Republican Liberty Caucus
- Tea Party Caucus
- Tea Party movement
- Republican Study Committee
- Republican Main Street Partnership
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Help Build The House Liberty Caucus". LibertyConservatives.com. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
- 1 2 "Libertarian wing of GOP gains strength in Congress". WashingtonExaminer.com. January 24, 2014. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Conservatives Form Their Own Caucus Because the RSC Isn't 'Hard-Core' Enough". NationalJournal.com. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 "House Liberty Caucus". Facebook. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
- ↑ "Committee Detail – Data". Data.washingtonexaminer.com. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
- ↑ Caldwell, Christopher (July 22, 2007). "The Antiwar, Anti-Abortion, Anti-Drug-Enforcement-Administration, Anti-Medicare Candidacy of Dr. Ron Paul". New York Times Magazine. Retrieved July 21, 2007.
- ↑ "Statement of Principles & Positions | Republican Liberty Caucus". Rlc.org. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- ↑ Eric Ostermeier. "Has Ron Paul Converted Michele Bachmann To Libertarianism? – Smart Politics". Blog.lib.umn.edu. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- ↑ Mike Riggs (February 24, 2012). "Who Will Be The Next Ron Paul?". Reason.com. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- ↑ "112th Congress : Congressional Member Organizations (CMO)" (PDF). Cha.house.gov. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- ↑ "That's My Congress | In Challenge to Michele Bachmann and Tea Party brand, Justin Amash forms House Liberty Caucus". Thatsmycongress.com. March 22, 2011. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- ↑ Gordon, Greg. "Idaho's Raul Labrador raises profile in failed bid for House leader | Idaho Politics". Idahostatesman.com. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
- ↑ Costa, Robert. "For tea party, Republican whip race is best shot at House leadership role". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
- ↑ "Committees and Caucuses | Congressman Kerry Bentivolio". Bentivolio.house.gov. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 "Members | House Liberty Caucus". Web.archive.org. February 20, 2013. Archived from the original on February 20, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- 1 2 "Legislative Committee Detail Page". Ciclt.net. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- 1 2 "House Liberty Caucus | Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce". Capecoralvoice.com. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
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