Rep. Sampson Demonstrates Independent Streak, Achieves 100% Voting Record Once Again

HARTFORD – According to data released from the House Clerk’s office, State Representative Rob Sampson (R-80) has once again earned a one hundred percent voting record for all roll call votes taken on the floor of the State House of Representatives during the 2013 Regular Session, and in doing so, also demonstrated and independent voting record, standing apart from his party on several key issues.  The House Clerk’s Office released the data on members’ votes this week. 

“The people of the 80th District have always been my number one priority, and I am proud to have cast 100 percent of votes taken in the House this year, and more importantly, to have served as an independent voice on issues of great consequence to our district, putting partisan politics aside,” said Rep. Sampson who broke ranks with fellow Republicans 14% of the time. 

Sampson noted that while the media often focuses on partisanship in Hartford, his fellow Republicans voted with the majority party 80% of the time.   

As for perfect attendance, it is very difficult to achieve, and less than one third of his legislative colleagues were able to attain it this year.

“This year we had some of the most seminal issues that spring from the core of our principles as a republic debated and voted on in the House,” said Sampson.  “Whether it was essential Second Amendment rights, or the principles of limited government, I never look the prism of party- only through the crystal clear offerings of our constitutional principles and our guaranteed liberties.”

The next regular session of the legislature will convene in February of 2014.