Nathan Deal

Former representative for Georgia's 9th district · Republican; served until March 22, 2010

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Seats held: Representative for GA-9, 2007–2010 · Representative for GA-10, 2003–2007 · Representative for GA-9, 1995–2003 · Representative for GA-9, 1993–1995.

Votes compared with what constituents said

Cooperative Election Study: voted with 5 of 14 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 (42.5% support, likely 32.8–52.2%)	Too close to call
Affordable Care Act of 2010 CES 2012	March 21, 2010 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Too close to call (50.3% support, likely 41.1–59.5%)	Too close to call
Health care reform (Affordable Care Act) CES 2010	March 21, 2010 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Too close to call (44.3% support, likely 35.1–53.6%)	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 (45.9% support, likely 35.8–56%)	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 (55.8% support, likely 45.7–65.9%)	Too close to call
American Clean Energy and Security Act (cap and trade) CES 2011	June 26, 2009 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Too close to call (54.6% support, likely 42.8–66.4%)	Too close to call
American Clean Energy and Security Act (cap and trade) CES 2010	June 26, 2009 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Most support (58.5% support, likely 50.4–66.6%)	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)	Too close to call (58% support, likely 48.8–67.2%)	Too close to call
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (the 2009 stimulus) CES 2009	February 13, 2009 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Too close to call (44.1% support, likely 33.6–54.5%)	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 (50% support, likely 40.2–59.7%)	Too close to call
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (the 2009 stimulus) CES 2010	February 13, 2009 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Too close to call (47.1% support, likely 38.3–55.9%)	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 (72.2% support, likely 63.2–81.1%)	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 (79.3% support, likely 68.6–90%)	Against the majority
Expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) CES 2010	February 4, 2009 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Most support (73.9% support, likely 66.3–81.5%)	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 (64.4% support, likely 55.3–73.6%)	Against the majority
The 2008 bank bailout (Troubled Asset Relief Program) CES 2011	October 3, 2008 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Most oppose (29.1% support, likely 17.7–40.6%)	With the majority
The 2008 bank bailout (Troubled Asset Relief Program) CES 2010	October 3, 2008 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Most oppose (26% support, likely 15.2–36.8%)	With the majority
The $700 billion bank bailout (Emergency Economic Stabilization Act) CES 2008	October 3, 2008 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Most oppose (29.5% support, likely 21.9–37.1%)	With the majority
Federal help for homeowners facing foreclosure (Housing and Economic Recovery Act) CES 2008	July 23, 2008 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Too close to call (55.5% support, likely 46.8–64.3%)	Too close to call
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 (75.3% support, likely 65.9–84.6%)	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 (74.6% support, likely 67.2–82%)	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 (53% support, likely 44.6–61.4%)	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 (67.9% support, likely 60.1–75.7%)	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)	Too close to call (48.3% support, likely 39.1–57.4%)	Too close to call
Fund research using embryonic stem cells (Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act) CES 2011	June 7, 2007 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Most support (59.7% support, likely 50.1–69.4%)	Against the majority
Fund research using embryonic stem cells (Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act) CES 2010	June 7, 2007 · official record	Nay (against the proposal)	Most support (62.5% support, likely 54.6–70.4%)	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)	Too close to call (57.8% support, likely 49.4–66.1%)	Too close to call
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 (76.1% support, likely 68.9–83.2%)	Against the majority

Attendance

In the 111th Congress, Nathan Deal missed 294 of 1,159 House votes (25.4%). On votes where most of their party voted one way, they voted with their party 93% of the time.

Most recent votes

Vote	Date	Their vote
H.Res. 1099: Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Passed	March 21, 2010	Did not vote
H.R. 4872: Reconciliation Act of 2010 On Passage · Passed	March 21, 2010	Nay
H.R. 4872: Reconciliation Act of 2010 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · Failed	March 21, 2010	Yea
H.R. 3590: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act On Motion to Concur in Senate Amendments · Passed	March 21, 2010	Nay
H.Res. 925: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the meritorious service performed by aviators in the United States Armed Forces who were shot down over, or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded enemy capture or were captured buy subsequently escaped On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Passed	March 21, 2010	Yea
H.Res. 1203: Providing for consideration of the Senate Amendments to H.R. 3590 , Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and providing for the consideration of the bill H.R. 4872, Reconciliation Act of 2010. On Agreeing to the Resolution · Passed	March 21, 2010	Nay
H.Res. 1203: Providing for consideration of the Senate Amendments to H.R. 3590 , Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and providing for the consideration of the bill H.R. 4872, Reconciliation Act of 2010. On Ordering the Previous Question · Passed	March 21, 2010	Nay
H.Res. 900: Supporting the goals and ideals of a Cold War Veterans Recognition Day to honor the sacrifices and contributions made by members of the Armed Forces during the Cold War and encouraging the people of the U.S. to participate in local and national activities honoring the sacrifices and contributions of those individuals On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Passed	March 21, 2010	Yea
H.Res. 1203: Providing for consideration of the Senate Amendments to H.R. 3590 , Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and providing for the consideration of the bill H.R. 4872, Reconciliation Act of 2010. Will the House Now Consider the Resolution · Passed	March 21, 2010	Nay
H.Res. 1203: Providing for consideration of the Senate Amendments to H.R. 3590 , Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act , and providing for the consideration of the bill H.R. 4872 , Reconciliation Act of 2010 Will the House Now Consider the Resolution · Passed	March 21, 2010	Nay
H.Res. 1075: Commending the members of the Agri-business Development Teams of the National Guard for their efforts, together with personnel of the Department of Agriculture and the United Sates Agency for International Development, to modernize agriculture practices and increase food production in war-torn countries. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Passed	March 21, 2010	Yea
On Approving the Journal On Approving the Journal · Passed	March 21, 2010	Nay
H.Res. 1174: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women’s History Month On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · Passed	March 21, 2010	Yea
H.R. 4840: Clarence D. Lumpkin Post Office Designation On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed	March 21, 2010	Yea
H.Res. 1040: Honoring the life and accomplishments of Donald Harington for his contributions to literature in the United States On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · Passed	March 20, 2010	Did not vote

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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.