• RUBIO, MARCO
Experience: Senator, United States Senate, 2011-present
Home State: Florida
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $47,346,040Coverage End: Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Marco Rubio
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Jeannette; 4 Children: Amanda, Daniella, Anthony, Dominick
    Birth Date: 05/28/1971
    Birth Place: Miami, FL
    Home City: West Miami, FL
    Religion: Roman Catholic

Education

    JD, University of Miami, 1996
    BS, University of Florida, 1993

Political Experience

    Senator, United States Senate, 2011-present
    Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 2000-2008
    Speaker, Florida State House of Representatives, 2006-2008
    Majority Leader, Florida State House of Representatives, 2003-2006
    Commissioner, City of West Miami, 1998-2000

Current Legislative Committees

    Commerce, Science and Transportation, Member
    Foreign Relations, Member
    Select Committee on Intelligence, Member
    Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Member
    Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, Member
    Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, Member
    Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation and the Internet, Member
    Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, Member
    Subcommittee on International Operations and Organizations, Human Rights, Democracy, and Global Women's Issues, Member
    Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, Member
    Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism, Member
    Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, Chair
    Subcommittee on Science, Space, and Competitiveness, Member
    Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues, Chair

Professional Experience

    Attorney, Broad & Cassel
    Visiting Professor, Florida International University
    Political Analyst, Univision, 2008

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Board Member, Alafit International
    Florida Chair, Grand Old Party Action Committee
    Board Member, Latin Builders Association
    Board Member, Miami Performing Arts Center

About Marco Rubio

Marco Antonio Rubio was born in Miami, Florida to Cuban parents who were naturalized as US citizens. He was given a football scholarship from Tarkio College, which he attended for a year before moving on to Santa Fe Community College, and eventually graduating from the University of Florida (with a Bachelor of Science) and the University of Miami School of Law (J.D. degree). He interned for Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and volunteered for Senator Bob Dole's presidential campaign in 1996, before embarking upon his own political career. He has since amassed an impressive resume, most prominently including his election to the Florida House of Representatives – eventually becoming Speaker of that chamber – and his current occupation, Junior Senator from Florida in the United States Senate. Rubio announced his candidacy for the 2016 presidential election on April 13, 2015 in Miami.

Rubio is an unambiguously conservative candidate, enjoying a 100.00 rating from the American Conservative Union for his Senate votes in 2011 and 2012. He supports a flat federal tax rate, opposes the capital gains tax, and has stated that no taxes should ever be raised during a recession. He believes the age at which a person may begin collecting Social Security benefits should be raised for those more than 10 years away from retirement, due to increased life expectancy. Rubio is also strongly pro-life, opposes same-sex marriage, and has stated that there is no responsible way to use marijuana recreationally.

Total: 52
Out of Race, Marco Rubio Returns to the Senate

“I think there’s time to still prevent a Trump nomination, which I think would fracture the party and be damaging to the conservative movement”.

03/17/2016 15:32
By EMMARIE HUETTEMAN | The New York Times
How Rubio's campaign failed: problems from the start

Rubio ended his campaign after New York real estate mogul Donald Trump won the coveted primary.

03/15/2016 23:14
BY STEVE HOLLAND AND JAMES OLIPHANT | The Reuters
Marco Rubio drops out of presidential campaign after Florida loss

Marco Rubio is dropping out of the presidential race after losing the Florida primary to Donald Trump and failing to unite the Republican establishment against the billionaire front-runner.

03/15/2016 19:37
By By Tal Kopan | CNN
This Is The Mistake That's Costing Marco Rubio The Election

He bet big on a hawkish foreign policy, but voters just aren't buying it.

03/14/2016 06:10
By Jessica Schulberg | The Huffington Post
Marco Rubio Campaign Says His Supporters Should Vote Against Him In Ohio

It's all part of a strategy to keep Donald Trump from winning the nomination.

03/11/2016
By Elise Foley | The Huffington Post
Marco Rubio's Worst Week in Washington

Marco Rubio won one. No, not one state. One delegate.

03/11/2016
By Chris Cillizza | The Washington Post
In a bid to slow Trump, Rubio urges supporters to vote for Kasich in Ohio

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) freed his Ohio supporters to vote for Ohio Gov. John Kasich

03/11/2016
By Sean Sullivan | The Washington Post
Cruz: a candidate bears responsibility for the culture of a campaign

Sen. Ted Cruz, responding to a question about violence at Donald Trump rallies, said on Friday that a candidate has the responsibility of setting the tone for his or her campaign.

03/11/2016
By Katie Zezima | The Washington Post
Rubio Lost Big. He Has No Realistic Path To Winning Before The GOP Convention.

He probably won't win any delegates in Mississippi or Michigan.

03/09/2016
By Nick Baumann | The Huffington Post
Marco Rubio Just Lost To Donald Trump For The Fourth Time In A Row

The Florida senator still hasn't won a state.

02/24/2016 03:54
By Nick Baumann | The Huffington Post
Marco Rubio: 'You Don't Win The Nomination By How Many States You Win'

Sure, but it really helps.

02/24/2016
By Jason Linkins | The Huffington Post
Marco Rubio: 'You Don't Win The Nomination By How Many States You Win'

Sure, but it really helps.

02/24/2016
By Jason Linkins | The Huffington Post
Marco Rubio woos voters as 'best choice' for win in November

It’s an unusual admission for a candidate, but one Rubio is making openly as he works to unite the anti-Donald Trump vote behind him.

02/23/2016
By Alex Jaffe | MSNBC
Rubio endorsement spree may be too late

The stars are aligning for Marco just as Donald Trump seems to be steamrolling to the nomination.

02/23/2016
By Anna Palmer and Eli Stokols | POLITICO
Rubio secured a spot on a 9/11 committee. Then he skipped almost half of the meetings.

The GOP presidential candidate’s role on a special Florida state legislative panel offers a look at traits that rivals attack today.

02/18/2016
By Manuel Roig-Franzia | The Washington Post
What Nikki Haley's Endorsement May Mean for Marco Rubio

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley threw her support behind presidential hopeful Marco Rubio Wednesday, ahead of the state’s Republican primary Saturday -– the jewel in the crown of Rubio’s Palmetto State endorsements. 

02/18/2016
By josh lederman | ABC News
Rubio Wins Haley's Backing at Critical Time

 Nikki Haley faced a decision: to play kingmaker with her endorsement, or to remain neutral.

02/17/2016
By Rebecca Berg | RealClear
What Marco Rubio Won't Say About Clinton, Bush And 9/11

For one thing, George W. Bush ignored a warning that Al Qaeda would attack inside the U.S.

02/14/2016
By Daniel Marans | The Huffington Post
Marco Rubio Wouldn't Nominate A Supreme Court Justice As A Lame-Duck President

We'll remember this in 2020 or 2024.

02/14/2016
By Samantha Lachman | The Huffington Post
Don't Let The Media And Marco Rubio Tell You He 'Won' By Finishing Third In Iowa

Third place is the second loser.

02/01/2016
By Nick Baumann | The Huffington Post
Total: 12
Thursday, March 10, 2016 8:30 PM CNN Republican Debate
Location: University of Miami in Miami, Florida
Sponsors: CNN, The Washington Times, Salem Media Group
Moderators: Jake Tapper
Thursday, March 3, 2016 9:00 PM Fox News Republican Debate
Location: Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan
Sponsors: Fox News
Moderators: Bret Baier, Megyn Kelly and Chris Wallace
Thursday, February 25, 2016 8:30 PM CNN Republican Debate
Location: University of Houston in Houston, Texas
Sponsors: CNN and Telemundo
Moderators: Wolf Blitzer
Saturday, February 13, 2016 9:00 PM CBS News Republican Debate
Location: The Peace Center in Greenville, South Carolina
Sponsors: CBS News
Moderators: John Dickerson
Saturday, February 6, 2016 9:00 PM ABC News/IJReview Republican Debate
Location: Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire
Sponsors: ABC News/IJReview Republican Debate
Moderators: David Muir and Martha Raddatz
Thursday, January 28, 2016 7:00 PM Fox News Republican Debate
Location: Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa
Sponsors: Fox News
Moderators: Bret Baier, Megyn Kelly and Chris Wallace
Thursday, January 14, 2016 6:00 PM Fox Business Republican Debate
Location: North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, South Carolina
Sponsors: Fox Business Network
Moderators: Neil Cavuto and Maria Bartiromo
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 6:00 PM CNN Republican Debate
Location: The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada
Sponsors: CNN, Salem Media Group
Moderators: Wolf Blitzer
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 7:00 PM Fox Business/WSJ Republican Debate
Location: Milwaukee Theatre in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sponsors: Fox Business Network, Wall Street Journal
Moderators: Neil Cavuto, Maria Bartiromo, and Gerard Baker
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 6:00 PM CNBC Republican Debate
Location: University of Colorado in Boulder
Sponsors: CNBC
Moderators: Carl Quintanilla, Becky Quick, and John Harwood
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 8:00 PM CNN Republican Primetime Debate
Location: Reagan Library in Simi Valley, CA
Sponsors: Reagan Library Foundation, CNN, Salem Media Group
Moderators: ake Tapper, Dana Bash and Hugh Hewitt
Thursday, August 6, 2015 7:00 PM Fox News Republican Debate
Location: Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH
Sponsors: Fox News, facebook
Moderators: Bret Baier, Megyn Kelly and Chris Wallace
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Strongly Support
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug

Strongly Support
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier

Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Oppose
9. Avoid foreign entanglements

Strongly Oppose
10. Expand the military

Strongly Support
11. Support & expand free trade

Strongly Support
12. Support American Exceptionalism

Support
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Strongly Support
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Oppose
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Oppose
Total: 180
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
06/13/2017 S.1094 Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 06/13/2017 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
05/17/2017 S.459 A bill to designate the area between the intersections of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Davis Street, Northwest and Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Edmunds Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Boris Nemtsov Plaza", and for other purposes. 05/17/2017 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.  (All Actions)
05/11/2017 S.1118 North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 05/11/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.  (All Actions)
05/09/2017 S.1073 Escambia County Land Conveyance Act 05/09/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
05/04/2017 S.1051 Taiwan Travel Act 05/04/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.  (All Actions)
05/04/2017 S.1041 Florida Shores Protection and Fairness Act 05/04/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
04/26/2017 S.942 Counterterrorism Screening and Assistance Act of 2017 04/26/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.  (All Actions)
04/04/2017 S.821 Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2017 04/04/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
03/15/2017 S.659 South China Sea and East China Sea Sanctions Act of 2017 03/15/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.  (All Actions)
03/14/2017 S.623 READ Act 03/14/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.  (All Actions)
03/02/2017 S.493 Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability First Act of 2017 03/02/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  (All Actions)
02/28/2017 S.476 Territory Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2017 02/28/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
02/16/2017 S.420 Iran Terror-Free Skies Act of 2017 02/16/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.  (All Actions)
02/16/2017 S.417 Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2017 02/16/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.  (All Actions)
02/02/2017 S.279 SAND Act 02/02/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.  (All Actions)
01/24/2017 S.227 Iran Nonnuclear Sanctions Act of 2017 01/24/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.  (All Actions)
01/24/2017 S.224 Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act 01/24/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
01/24/2017 S.198 Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 01/24/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.  (All Actions)
01/23/2017 S.Res.19 A resolution denouncing the deadly attack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, honoring the lives of the victims, offering condolences to their families, friends, and all those affected, and commending the efforts of law enforcement and emergency response personnel in responding to the incident. 01/23/2017 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
01/17/2017 S.173 A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP code for particular communities. 01/17/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.  (All Actions)
Total: 1081
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/14/2017 S.J.Res.46 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
06/14/2017 S.722 Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017
06/14/2017 S.540 Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017
06/12/2017 S.1339 A bill to provide authority for access to certain business records collected under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 prior to November 29, 2015, to make the authority for roving surveillance, the authority to treat individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, and title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 permanent, and to modify the certification requirements for access to telephone toll and transactional records by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and for other purposes.
06/12/2017 S.Res.190 A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the terrorist attack on the Pulse Orlando nightclub one year ago.
06/12/2017 S.905 Syrian War Crimes Accountability Act of 2017
06/08/2017 S.Res.184 A resolution relative to the death of James Paul David "Jim" Bunning, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
06/08/2017 S.1141 Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017
06/08/2017 S.534 Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017
05/22/2017 S.1198 A bill to protect individuals who are eligible for increase pension under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the basis of need of regular aid and attendance from dishonest, predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices, and for other purposes.
05/22/2017 S.1196 A bill to expand the capacity and capability of the ballistic missile defense system of the United States, and for other purposes.
05/18/2017 S.1187 A bill to designate the area between the intersections of International Drive, Northwest and Van Ness Street, Northwest and International Drive, Northwest and International Place, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Liu Xiaobo Plaza", and for other purposes.
05/18/2017 S.1186 A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to designate certain entities as centers of excellence for domestic maritime workforce training and education, and for other purposes.
05/18/2017 S.Res.173 A resolution designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2017, as "National Police Week".
05/18/2017 S.Res.172 A resolution designating May 2017 as "Older Americans Month".
05/18/2017 S.396 A bill to make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 S.1163 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure compliance of medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs with requirements relating to the scheduling of appointments, to require appointment by the President and confirmation by the Senate of certain health care officials of the Department, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 S.1158 A bill to help prevent acts of genocide and other atrocity crimes, which threaten national and international security, by enhancing United States Government capacities to prevent, mitigate, and respond to such crises.
05/17/2017 S.Res.168 A resolution supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia.
05/17/2017 S.Res.167 A resolution relating to the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the relocation of the United States Embassy to Jerusalem.
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