John Spratt on Welfare & Poverty

Democratic Representative (SC-5): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for John Spratt on other issues. Voted YES on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006) Voted NO on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003) Voted NO on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001) Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999) Increase the earned income tax credit. (Jan 1993)

Joe Wilson on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Representative (SC-2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Wilson on other issues. Voted NO on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)

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Jim DeMint on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (SC-4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim DeMint on other issues. Voted YES on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003) Voted YES on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001) Voted NO on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)

Bob Inglis on Welfare & Poverty

Republican Representative (SC-4, retook seat in 2004): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Inglis on other issues. Voted NO on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006) Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)

Floyd Spence on Welfare & Poverty

Republican (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Floyd Spence on other issues. Voted NO on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999) Increase the earned income tax credit. (Jan 1993) Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)

Jim Hodges on Welfare & Poverty

Former Democratic: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jim Hodges on other issues. Promote the next generation of welfare reform. (Aug 2001) Maintain federal Social Services Block Grant funding. (Sep 2001) Maintain flexibility & funding levels for TANF block grants. (Sep 2001) More federal funding for Low-income energy assistance. (Sep 2001) Supports TANF grants to states. (Aug 2001)

Mark Sanford on Welfare & Poverty

Republican SC Governor; previously Representative (SC-1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Sanford on other issues. Redirect welfare funding to faith-based organizations. (Nov 2002) Voted NO on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999) Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)

David Beasley on Welfare & Poverty

2004 former Republican challenger; former Governor: Click here for David Beasley on other issues. No stance on record.

Fritz Hollings on Welfare & Poverty

Former Democratic Sr Senator; retired 2004: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Fritz Hollings on other issues. Voted YES on welfare block grants. (Aug 1996) Voted YES on eliminating block grants for food stamps. (Jul 1996) Voted NO on allowing state welfare waivers. (Jul 1996) Voted YES on welfare overhaul. (Sep 1995)

Inez Tenenbaum on Welfare & Poverty

2004 former Democratic challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Inez Tenenbaum on other issues. Keep Minimum Wage to help working class families. (Oct 2004)

Alex Sanders on Welfare & Poverty

2002 Democratic Candidate (SC): Click here for Alex Sanders on other issues. No stance on record.

Strom Thurmond on Welfare & Poverty

Former Republican Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Strom Thurmond on other issues. Voted YES on welfare block grants. (Aug 1996) Voted NO on eliminating block grants for food stamps. (Jul 1996) Voted YES on allowing state welfare waivers. (Jul 1996) Voted YES on welfare overhaul. (Sep 1995)