Governor Rick Scott announced a second proposal in his “Make Washington Work” plan to require a supermajority vote of Congress to approve any tax or fee increase. While Governor Scott has consistently fought for tax cuts, Bill Nelson has a long history of preventing Floridians from keeping their hard earned money.
Here are a few highlights from his long career as a politician:
- Bill Nelson voted against the new GOP tax cuts that are already providing real tax relief for Florida families and businesses.
- Bill Nelson voted against the Bush tax cuts and for one of the largest tax increases in history.
- In total, Bill Nelson has voted over 300 times in favor of tax and fee hikes.
“Florida families deserve to keep their hard earned money and shouldn’t have their pocketbooks looted by career politicians like Bill Nelson,” said NRSC Spokesperson, Camille Gallo. “While Governor Rick Scott has been a tireless fighter against tax hikes, Bill Nelson has a long history of supporting higher taxes that Floridians won’t forget in November.”
Background:
Nelson voted against the 2001 and 2003 Bush tax cuts, which reduced taxes by $1.35 trillion and $350 billion. (Roll Call Vote #170, 5/26/01, Nelson Voted Nay; Roll Call Vote #196, 5/23/03, Nelson Voted Nay; The Ledger, 5/31/01; Florida Times-Union, 3/2/01)