Darfur Grade Report For
John McCain
Senate Arizona, Republican
Darfur Legislation
Sponsorships
- Darfur Accountability Act Did Not Co-Sponsor
- Darfur Peace and Accountability Act Did Not Co-Sponsor
- Civilian Protection Did Not Co-Sponsor
- No-Fly Zone Co-Sponsored
- Sudan Divestment Authorization Act Did Not Co-Sponsor
- China Resolution Did Not Co-Sponsor
- Hybrid Force Resolution Did Not Co-Sponsor
Votes
- Darfur Peace and Accountability Act Voted For
- Civilian Protection Voted For
- No-Fly Zone Voted For
- Genocide Accountability Act Voted For
- China Resolution Voted For
- Hybrid Force Resolution Voted For
- Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act Voted For
- Protecting Funding for International Peacekeeping No Vote
- Helicopters for Darfur Resolution
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yahooPrior Grades
- 2007 Grade: C
- 2006 Grade: B
Extra Credit
Sen. McCain received extra credit for co-sponsoring S. Res. 531 in 2006.
Additional Information
Sen. McCain made a number of speeches and statements which have focused on or mentioned Darfur. They include:
- A 2005 commencement speech at Oklahoma University (PDF)
- A 2004 speech at Oxford University in England (PDF)
- A May 2004 floor statement (PDF)
- A July 2004 floor statement (PDF)
On September 10, 2006, he co-authored an op-ed with former Kansas senator Bob Dole in the Washington Post, "Rescue Darfur Now."
On June 23, 2004, he co-authored an op-ed with former Ohio senator Mike DeWine in The Washington Post, "It’s Happening Again."
On April 28, 2006, Sen. McCain addressed the German Marshall Fund Brussels Conference in Brussels, Belgium (PDF).
On Friday May 19, 2006, he delievered a speech (PDF) at New School/Liberty University.
On April 30, 2006 Sen. McCain prepared written remarks (PDF) for the Save Darfur Rally.
Notes
Contact John McCain
John McCain has received a cumulative grade of “C” for not actively supporting Darfur-related legislation and failing to consistently champion the cause. Co-sponsoring one or two resolutions or providing a few favorable votes is not enough. Elected officials must continually support efforts to end the genocide in Darfur.
Thank John McCain for supporting some Darfur legislation — but let the senator know that you expect Darfur to be a top legislative priority. Urge full support for all future legislation that works to end the genocide.
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