Mark Souder

Former representative for Indiana's 3rd district · Republican; served until May 21, 2010

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Seats held: Representative for IN-3, 2003–2010 · Representative for IN-4, 1995–2003.

Votes compared with what constituents said

Cooperative Election Study: voted with 2 of 15 surveyed votes where the district's estimated majority was clear.

Each survey is shown on its own, never combined. Votes marked related were on a bill close to what was asked, and aren't counted. How the estimates work.

Survey question	Vote	How they voted	What constituents said	Compared
Health care reform (Affordable Care Act) CES 2011	March 21, 2010 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Too close to call (51.7% support, likely 41.7–61.7%)	Too close to call
Affordable Care Act of 2010 CES 2012	March 21, 2010 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Too close to call (47.6% support, likely 39–56.2%)	Too close to call
Health care reform (House bill, November 2009) CES 2009	November 7, 2009 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Too close to call (51.7% support, likely 41.5–61.9%)	Too close to call
American Clean Energy and Security Act (cap and trade) CES 2009	June 26, 2009 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Too close to call (59% support, likely 48.8–69.1%)	Too close to call
American Clean Energy and Security Act (cap and trade) CES 2011	June 26, 2009 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Most support (63.5% support, likely 52–75%)	Against the majority
Expand federal hate-crimes law to cover sexual orientation and gender identity CES 2009	April 29, 2009 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Most support (62.9% support, likely 53.7–72.2%)	Against the majority
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (the 2009 stimulus) CES 2009	February 13, 2009 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Too close to call (51.7% support, likely 41.1–62.3%)	Too close to call
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (the 2009 stimulus) CES 2011	February 13, 2009 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Too close to call (54.5% support, likely 44.6–64.5%)	Too close to call
Expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) CES 2009	February 4, 2009 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Most support (79.5% support, likely 70.9–88.1%)	Against the majority
Expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) CES 2011	February 4, 2009 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Most support (74.1% support, likely 62.8–85.4%)	Against the majority
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (more time to sue over pay discrimination) CES 2009	January 27, 2009 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Most support (67% support, likely 57.9–76.2%)	Against the majority
The 2008 bank bailout (Troubled Asset Relief Program) CES 2011	October 3, 2008 · official record	Yea (for the proposal)	Most oppose (24.7% support, likely 13.8–35.5%)	Against the majority
The $700 billion bank bailout (Emergency Economic Stabilization Act) CES 2008	October 3, 2008 · official record	Yea (for the proposal)	Most oppose (31.6% support, likely 23.4–39.8%)	Against the majority
Federal help for homeowners facing foreclosure (Housing and Economic Recovery Act) CES 2008	July 23, 2008 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Most support (62.1% support, likely 52.7–71.6%)	Against the majority
Allow eavesdropping on overseas terrorist suspects without a court order (FISA Amendments Act) CES 2011	June 20, 2008 · official record	Yea (for the proposal)	Most support (66.7% support, likely 56.8–76.6%)	With the majority
Allow eavesdropping on overseas communications without a court order (FISA Amendments Act) CES 2008	June 20, 2008 · official record	Yea (for the proposal)	Most support (69.9% support, likely 60.7–79.1%)	With the majority
Extend NAFTA-style free trade to Peru (U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement) CES 2008	November 8, 2007 · official record	Yea (for the proposal)	Too close to call (48.4% support, likely 39.1–57.7%)	Related bill, not counted
Expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) CES 2008	September 25, 2007 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Most support (78.5% support, likely 70.7–86.4%)	Against the majority
Withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq within 180 days (Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act) CES 2008	July 12, 2007 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Most support (65% support, likely 55.2–74.8%)	Against the majority
Fund research using embryonic stem cells (Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act) CES 2011	June 7, 2007 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Most support (63.3% support, likely 53.4–73.2%)	Against the majority
Fund research using embryonic stem cells (Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act) CES 2008	June 7, 2007 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Most support (62.1% support, likely 53.3–70.8%)	Against the majority
Raise the federal minimum wage to $7.25 an hour (Fair Minimum Wage Act) CES 2008	January 10, 2007 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Most support (83.5% support, likely 76.4–90.6%)	Against the majority

Attendance

In the 111th Congress, Mark Souder missed 111 of 1,281 House votes (8.7%). On votes where most of their party voted one way, they voted with their party 92.5% of the time.

Most recent votes

Vote	Date	Their vote
H.R. 5128: To designate the Department of the Interior Building in Washington, District of Columbia, as the “Steawart Lee Undall Department of the Interior Building” On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed	May 20, 2010	Did not vote
H.Res. 1363: Granting the authority provided under clause 4(c)(3) of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives to the Committee on Education and Labor for purposes of its investigation into underground coal mining safety On Agreeing to the Resolution · Passed	May 20, 2010	Did not vote
H.Res. 1363: Granting the authority provided under clause 4(c)(3) of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives to the Committee on Education and Labor for purposes of its investigation into underground coal mining safety On Ordering the Previous Question · Passed	May 20, 2010	Did not vote
H.Res. 1361: Recognizing North Carolina Central University on its 100th anniversary On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Passed	May 20, 2010	Did not vote
H.Res. 1336: Congratulating the University of Texas men’s swimming and diving team for winning the NCAA Division I national championship On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · Passed	May 20, 2010	Did not vote
H.Res. 1256: Congratulating Phil Mickelson on winning the 2010 Masters golf tournament On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · Passed	May 20, 2010	Did not vote
H.R. 5327: To authorize assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed	May 20, 2010	Did not vote
H.Res. 1364: Honoring the historic and community significance of the Chatham County Courthouse and expressing condolences to Chatham County and the town of Pittsboro for the fire damage sustained by the courthouse on March 25, 2010 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · Passed	May 19, 2010	Did not vote
H.Res. 1292: Congratulating the Emporia State University Lady Hornets women’s basketball team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division II National Championship On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Passed	May 19, 2010	Did not vote
H.Res. 403: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Teacher Day to honor and celebrate teachers in the United States On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Passed	May 19, 2010	Did not vote
H.R. 5099: Michael C. Rothberg Post Office On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed	May 19, 2010	Did not vote
H.Res. 1362: Celebrating the life and achievements of Lena Mary Calhoun Horne and honoring her for her triumphs against racial discrimination and her steadfast commitment to the civil rights of all people On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · Passed	May 19, 2010	Did not vote
H.Res. 1325: Recognizing National Missing Children’s Day On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Passed	May 19, 2010	Did not vote
H.R. 5325: America COMPETES Reauthorization Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Failed	May 19, 2010	Did not vote
H.R. 1514: Juvenile Accountability Block Grants Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed	May 19, 2010	Did not vote

Every vote, with filters, on the interactive page.

Figures as of November 10, 2026, from the official vote records and published survey data listed on the Sources page. The interactive page always shows the latest. Found an error? Tell us.