Bayh uncorked two more major lies at last night’s Indiana Senate debate, running from the voting record he amassed during his political career. When pressed by Todd Young on his support for the Death Tax, Bayh defiantly claimed he does not support it:
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Wrong.
As a Senator, Bayh voted at least nine times against efforts to repeal the Death Tax.
Bayh also claimed that he does not support a national energy tax, also known as cap-and-trade.
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Wrong again.
Bayh voted multiple times in favor of a cap-and-trade system that would institute a national energy tax.
Evan Bayh’s shameless strategy to lie about his biography is definitely a bold move, but it’s as obvious as it is desperate.
BACKGROUND
EVAN BAYH VOTED AT LEAST NINE TIMES AGAINST REPEALING THE DEATH TAX
In December 2010, Bayh Voted Against Procedural Motion To A Bill That Would Provide For The Permanent Repeal Of The Estate Tax. “DeMint, R-S.C., motion to suspend Rule 22 to permit the consideration of a DeMint substitute amendment no. 4804 that would permanently extend 2001 and 2003 tax rates for all income levels. It also would provide for the permanent higher exemptions from the alternative minimum tax and permanent repeal of the estate tax.” (H.R. 4853, Roll Call Vote #274: Motion Rejected 37-63, 12/15/10, Bayh Voted Nay; CQ Summary, Accessed 7/21/16)
In March 2007, Bayh Voted Against An Amendment “That Would Adjust The Resolution To Allow For The Repeal Of The Estate Tax.” “DeMint, R-S.C., amendment no. 578 that would adjust the resolution to allow for the repeal of the estate tax.” (S. Amdt. 578 To S. Con. Res. 21, Roll Call Vote #109: Amendment Rejected 44-55, 3/23/07, Bayh Voted Nay; CQ Summary, Accessed 7/21/16)
In June 2006, Bayh Voted Against Cloture “On The Motion To Proceed To A Bill That Would Permanently Repeal The Estate Tax.” “Motion to invoke cloture (thus limiting debate) on the motion to proceed to a bill that would permanently repeal the estate tax.” (H.R. 8, Roll Call Vote #164: Cloture Motion Rejected 57-41, 6/8/06, Bayh Voted Nay; CQ Summary, Accessed 7/21/16)
In March 2003, Bayh Voted Against An “Amendment That Would Accelerate Repeal Of The EstateTax From 2010 To 2009.” “Kyl, R-Ariz., amendment that would accelerate repeal of the estate tax from 2010 to 2009.” (S. Amdt 288 To S. Con. Res. 23, Roll Call Vote #62: Amendment Agreed To 51-48, 3/20/03, Bayh Voted Nay; CQ Summary, Accessed 7/21/16)
In May 2001, Bayh Voted Against Final Passage Of The 2001 Tax Cut Bill, Which Would Phase Out The Estate Tax Over Ten Years. “Adoption of the conference report on the bill that would reduce taxes by $1.35 trillion through fiscal 2011 through income tax rate cuts, relief of the ‘marriage penalty,’ a phaseout of the federal estate tax, doubling the child tax credit, and providing incentives for retirement savings. A new 10 percent tax rate would be created retroactive to Jan. 1, and taxpayers would get rebate checks this summer of $300 for singles and $600 for couples. The bill would double the $500-per-child tax credit by 2010 and make it refundable; raise the estate tax exemption to $1 million in 2002 and phase out the tax over 10 years; increase the standard deduction for married couples to double that of singles over five years, beginning in 2005; and increase annual contribution limits for Individual Retirement Accounts to $5,000.” (H.R. 1836, Roll Call Vote #170: Conference Report Agreed To 58-33, 5/26/01, BayhVoted Nay; CQ Summary, Accessed 7/21/16)
In May 2001, Bayh Voted Against Senate Passage Of The 2001 Tax Cut Bill, Which Would Gradually Repeal The Estate Tax. “Passage of the bill that would reduce all income-tax rates and make other tax cuts totaling $1.35 trillion over 11 years. The bill would reduce rates in the top four income-taxbrackets, retain the 15 percent bracket and create a new 10 percent bracket. It would set the standard deduction for married couples and the income eligible for the 15 percent rate bracket at double that of singles beginning in 2005; gradually repeal the estate tax; double the $500 per child tax credit by 2011; and make the research and development credit permanent. Annual limits on contributions to Individual Retirement Accounts would increase to $5,000 by 2011.” (H.R. 1836, Roll Call Vote #165: Bill Passed 62-38, 5/23/01, Bayh Voted Nay; CQ Summary, Accessed 7/21/16)
In July 2000, Bayh Voted Against Passage Of A Bill “That Would Amend The Internal Revenue Code Of 1986 To Reduce And Ultimately Repeal The Estate And Gift Tax By 2010.” “Passage of the bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce and ultimately repeal the estate and gift tax by 2010.” (H.R. 8, Roll Call Vote #197: Bill Passed 59-39, 7/14/00, Bayh Voted Nay; CQ Summary, Accessed 7/21/16)
In July 2000, Bayh Voted Against Motion To Recommit To Add Language That Would “Amend The Internal Revenue Code Of 1986 To Reduce And Ultimately Repeal The Estate And Gift Tax By 2010.” “Lott, R-Miss., motion to commit the bill to the Senate Finance Committee with instructions to report it back with the text of the House-passed bill, which would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce and ultimately repeal the estate and gift tax by 2010.” (H.R. 8, Roll Call Vote #196: Motion Agreed To 53-45, 7/14/00, Bayh Voted Nay; CQ Summary, Accessed 7/21/16)
In August 1999, Bayh Voted Against Final Passage Of A Bill That Would Phase Out The EstateTax. “Adoption of the conference report on the bill to reduce taxes by $792 billion over 10 years. The report would reduce each income tax rate by 1 percentage point and provide relief from the so-called marriage penalty by raising the standard deduction for joint filers to twice the level for single filers, phased in over five years. It also would phase out the estate tax, reduce capital gains tax rates from 10 percent and 20 percent to 8 percent and 18 percent, increase the per year amount that may be transferred to an Individual Retirement Account and allow taxpayers who pay 50 percent or more of their health insurance premiums to fully deduct the cost of the premiums.” (H.R. 2488, Roll Call Vote #261: Conference Report Agreed To 50-49, 8/5/99, Bayh Voted Nay; CQ Summary, Accessed 7/21/16)
EVAN BAYH VOTED REPEATEDLY FOR CAP-AND-TRADE
In 2003, Bayh Voted For The Climate Stewardship Act, Which Used A Cap-And-Trade System To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions To 2000 Levels By 2010. “Lieberman, D-Conn., substitute amendment no. 2028 that would strike the text of the bill and replace it with provisions that would require greenhouse gas emissions to be reduced to 2000 levels by 2010. Greenhouse gases would be defined as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons and sulfur hexafluoride. It would provide a program of scientific research on climate change, establish a national greenhouse gas database, and create a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances.” (S.Amdt. 2028 To S. 139, Roll Call Vote #420: Amendment Rejected 43-55, 10/30/03, Bayh Voted Yea; CQ Summary, Accessed 7/28/15)
In June 2005, Bayh Voted For A Cap-And-Trade Amendment, Which Would Cap Greenhouse Gas Emissions At 2000 Levels By 2010. “McCain, R-Ariz., amendment no. 826 that would cap greenhouse gas emissions at 2000 levels by 2010. It would provide for the trading of emission allowances and reductions through a government-provided greenhouse gas database that would contain an inventory of emissions and a registry of reductions.” (S.Amdt. 826 To H.R. 6, Roll Call Vote #148: Amendment Rejected 38-60, 6/22/05, Bayh Voted Yea; CQ Summary, Accessed 67/28/15)
In June 2008, Bayh Voted For Cloture On The Lieberman-Warner Cap-And-Trade Bill. “Motion to invoke cloture (thus limiting debate) on the motion to proceed to the bill that would cap greenhouse gas emissions nationwide and set up a trading system for companies to buy and sell emissions allowances.” (S. 3036, Roll Call Vote #141: Cloture Motion Agreed To 74-14, 6/2/08, Bayh Voted Yea; CQ Summary, Accessed 7/21/16)
In June 2008, Bayh Voted For Cloture On The Substitute Amendment To The Lieberman-Warner Cap-And-Trade Bill. “Motion to invoke cloture (thus limiting debate) on the Boxer, D-Calif., substitute amendment no. 4825 that would cap greenhouse gas emissions nationwide and set up a trading system for companies to buy and sell emissions allowances.” (S.Amdt. 4825 To S. 3036, Roll Call Vote #145: Cloture Motion Rejected 48-36, 6/6/08, Bayh Voted Yea; CQ Summary, 7/29/15)