Tim Bishop

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Tim Bishop
Image of Tim Bishop
Prior offices
U.S. House New York District 1
Successor: Lee Zeldin

Compensation

Net worth

(2012) $1,342,004

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 4, 2014

Education

Bachelor's

Holy Cross College

Graduate

Long Island University

Personal
Religion
Christian: Catholic
Profession
College administrator

Timothy H. "Tim" Bishop (b. June 1, 1950, in Southampton, NY) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives representing New York's 1st Congressional District. Bishop was first elected to the House in 2002 and served six consecutive terms.

Bishop was defeated in his 2014 bid for re-election to the U.S. House to represent the 1st Congressional District of New York. He ran unopposed for the Democratic, Working Families and Independence Party nominations in the primary on June 24, 2014.[1] Bishop lost to Lee Zeldin (R) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[2]

Bishop was the provost of Southampton College before his successful 2002 congressional bid.

Biography

Bishop was born in Southampton, New York. He graduated from Holy Cross College in 1972 with a degree in history, going on to earn an M.A. from Long Island University in 1981.[3]

Bishop had a career as an administrator at Southampton College from 1973-2002.[4]

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Bishop's academic, professional, and political career:[3][5]

  • 1968: Graduated from Southampton High School, Southampton, NY
  • 1972: Earned B.A. in history from Holy Cross College, Worcester, MA
  • 1981. Earned M.A. in public administration from Long Island University, Long Island, NY
  • 1973-2002: Administrator at Southampton College, Southampton, NY
  • 2003-2015: U.S. Representative from New York's 1st Congressional District

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2013-2014

Bishop served on the following committees:[6]

2011-2012

Bishop served on the following committees:[7]

Key votes

113th Congress

The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[10] For more information pertaining to Bishop's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[11]

National security

NDAA

Yea3.png Bishop voted in support of HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.[12]

DHS Appropriations

Nay3.png Bishop voted in opposition of HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 and was largely along party lines.[12]

Keystone Pipeline Amendment

Yea3.png Bishop voted in favor of House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines.[12]

CISPA (2013)

Yea3.png Bishop voted in support of HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities.[13] The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[12]

Economy

Farm Bill

See also: United States Farm Bill 2013

Nay3.png Bishop voted against the Farm Bill on July 11, 2013. The bill passed in a 216-208 vote.[14] The bill passed included farm policy, but did not include food stamps.[15]

Government shutdown

See also: United States budget debate, 2013

Nay3.pngOn September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.[16] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.[17] Bishop voted against the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[16]

Yea3.png The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.[18] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Bishop voted for HR 2775.[19]

Immigration

Morton Memos Prohibition

Nay3.png Bishop voted against House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status.[20] The vote largely followed party lines.[21]

Healthcare

Repealing Obamacare

Nay3.png Bishop has voted against all attempts to repeal or delay the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.[22]

Social issues

Abortion

Nay3.png Bishop voted against HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196. The purpose of the bill was to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization.[23]

Previous congressional sessions

Rep. Bishop voted for TARP.[24] According to a Gallup poll from September 13, 2010, 61 percent of Americans disapproved of TARP, while 37 percent approved.[25]

Bishop also supported the auto bailout.[26] As of September 13, 2010, 56 percent of Americans disapproved of the auto bailout, while 43 percent supported it.[25]

In addition, Rep. Bishop voted for the stimulus bill.[27] A total of 57 percent of U.S. voters believed that the stimulus had hurt the economy (36 percent) or had no impact (21 percent). Only 38 percent believed the stimulus helped the economy.[28]

Bishop also voted in favor of the "Cash for Clunkers" bill.[29] According to a June 2009 Rasmussen Reports poll, 54 percent of likely U.S. voters opposed Cash for Clunkers, while 35 percent supported it.[30]

Bishop supported the "Cap and Trade" bill.[31] Just after the bill’s passage, 42 percent of likely U.S. voters said that cap and trade would hurt the economy, while 19 percent believed that it would help. Another 15 percent said that the bill would have no impact.[32]

Finally, Bishop voted in favor of the health care reform bill.[33] About 57 percent of likely voters at least somewhat favored repeal of the health care reform bill, including 46 percent who strongly favored repeal. Only 35 percent of likely voters opposed repeal. A total of 51 percent of likely voters believed the health care reform bill would be bad for the country, while 36 percent believed it would be beneficial.[34]

Fiscal Cliff

Yea3.png Bishop voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 172 Democrats who voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[35]

Issues

Presidential preference

2016 presidential endorsement

✓ Bishop endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic primary in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.[36]

See also: Endorsements for Hillary Clinton

Elections

2014

BattlegroundRace.jpg
See also: New York's 1st Congressional District elections, 2014

The 1st Congressional District of New York held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Tim Bishop (D) was defeated by Lee Zeldin (R), switching the partisan control of the seat from Democratic to Republican. Bishop ran uncontested in the Democratic, Working Families and Independence Party primaries on June 24, 2014. Zeldin defeated George Demos in the Republican primary and also ran uncontested for the Conservative Party nomination.

New York's 1st was considered a battleground district in 2014. Bishop had been in office for 10 years, but in 2012 he won re-election by a mere 4.6 percent margin of victory. The 2012 presidential elections leaned Democratic as well, but President Barack Obama won the district by only 0.5 percent. Bishop's seat was viewed as vulnerable by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), and Bishop was a member of their Frontline Program to protect vulnerable incumbents. Zeldin received help from his party as well, as the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) added him to their "On the Radar" list.

U.S. House, New York District 1 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Tim Bishop Incumbent 45.5% 78,722
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngLee Zeldin 54.4% 94,035
     N/A Write-in votes 0.1% 108
Total Votes 172,865
Source: New York State Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Rep. in Congress Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed August 30, 2021

Race background

Bishop was a member of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's Frontline Program. The program was designed to help protect vulnerable Democratic incumbents during the 2014 election cycle.[37]

Endorsements

Bishop's endorsements included:

  • The Independence Party[38]
    • Although Bishop had received the Independence Party endorsement in most of his elections, in 2012 the endorsement went instead to his opponent, Randy Altschuler.[38]

Ethics investigations

Bishop came under investigation from the House Ethics Committee for an alleged campaign finance violation from 2012. The accusations stated that Bishop helped get a fireworks permit for Eric Semler's son's bar mitzvah, and subsequently asked Semler for a campaign contribution. Bishop denied that he committed any illegal actions. Although the supposed violation occurred in 2012, the Ethics Committee had not made a decision as of May 2014, and outside groups such as the National Republican Campaign Committee (NRCC) and American Action Network began using Bishop's actions against him in preparation for the November 2014 general election.[39]

Media

NRCC ad attacking Tim Bishop

2012

See also: New York's 1st Congressional District elections, 2012

Bishop won re-election in 2012.[41][42] He was unopposed in the Democratic primary, and faced Republican Randy Altschuler in the general election, a rematch of 2010. Bishop was seen as one of the most vulnerable Democrats in New York's congressional delegation.[43] He defeated Randy Altschuler on November 6, 2012.[44] Although Bishop has received the Independence Party endorsement in most of his elections, in 2012 the endorsement went instead to his opponent. Bishop was seen as one of the most vulnerable Democrats in New York's congressional delegation.[45][46]

U.S. House, New York District 1 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngTim Bishop Incumbent 52.5% 146,179
     Republican Randy Altschuler 47.5% 132,304
     N/A Write-in votes 0.1% 176
Total Votes 278,659
Source: New York State Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Rep. in Congress Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed August 30, 2021

Full history


Campaign themes

2014

Bishop listed the following issues on his campaign website:[52]

  • Environment: "With over 300 miles of coastline in New York’s First Congressional District, I understand that a clean environment is vital for eastern Long Island’s economy. From leading the charge against misguided efforts to reward heavy industry at the expense of our environment, to bringing back needed federal dollars to preserve open space and preserve our beaches, I am working hard to ensure that future generations will have clean air and water in perpetuity."
  • Fighting for Seniors: "I have led the charge against the Republican budget that would end Medicare as we know it and transform it into a voucher system. Our seniors worked long and hard to pay into Medicare—I will always fight to ensure they receive the high-quality care that they’ve earned."
  • Fighting for Working Americans: "A strong middle class is vital to grow the Long Island economy. That’s why I voted to extend income tax cuts for middle-class families, voted for the payroll tax cut, and voted to repeal the marriage penalty and veterans tax on retirement pay and disability benefits."
  • Jobs and the Economy: "When Republicans in Congress tried to slash funding to Brookhaven National Laboratory, I successfully fought against their severe cuts and saved 1,000 middle-class jobs. And when the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed moving the New York Air Traffic Control center in Ronkonkoma and the New York Terminal Radar Approach Control facility in Westbury off Long Island, I spearheaded the effort to keep the facility on Long Island and saved 950 jobs in the process."
  • Supporting Our Veterans: "Our brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who risk their lives to protect our freedom deserve our full support when they return home. I voted to improve access to high-quality healthcare, reduce wait times and provide $5 billion to recruit more doctors, nurses and other medical professional for our returning veterans."
  • Working for Long Island: "Together with Senator Chuck Schumer, I led the initiative directing the FAA to create the North Shore route that requires pilots to remain a mile offshore and has given relief to many Long Islanders, and I have repeatedly pressed the FAA to add a South Shore route. I will continue to work to extend the route past Orient Point and protect the quality of life on Long Island's East End."

[53]

—Tim Bishop, Campaign website (archive)

2012

Bishop listed some of his key campaign themes on his website:[54]

  • "Deficit Reduction - Congressman Bishop co-chairs the Democratic Budget Group, a weekly meeting of House Democrats to discuss budget and related policy issues with outside experts and government officials. Congressman Bishop is a member of the "GoBig" Coalition of 100 bipartisan House members who support a plan to reduce the deficit by $3-4 trillion over 10 years with a balanced mix of spending reductions and closing tax loopholes to increase revenue.
  • The Affordable Care Act – Congressman Bishop supported legislation that provides Medicare beneficiaries free preventive care services such as cancer screenings, bone mass measurements, cardiovascular diseases screenings, and diabetes testing. That same legislation also closes the Medicare Part D coverage gap, also known as the “doughnut hole” so that seniors pay less for prescription drugs. In 2011, seniors saved $2.1 billion on prescriptions drugs due to the legislation Congressman Bishop supported.
  • Lowering Gas Prices – Since arriving in Congress, Congressman Bishop has fought hard to lower gas prices on Long Island while reducing our dependency on foreign oil. He has also been a leader in the effort to repeal unaffordable tax breaks for Big Oil and has fought against industrializing the Long Island Sound with the Broadwater LNG facility.
  • GI Bill for the 21st Century – Congressman Bishop is a supporter of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008, a bill that provides tuition relief, job training, and related incentives to our returning veterans. Since the passage of this bill in 2008, Congress has provided a framework to reward returning military personnel for their service to our country.
  • Fighting for Patients - Not Insurance Companies - Congressman Bishop supported legislation that finally gives the upper hand to patients rather than to insurance companies and keeps health care decisions where they belong: between doctors and patients. Because of his support, Long Island families will no longer face insurance companies denying coverage for pre-existing conditions, canceling coverage because a patient gets sick, or dollar limits on the amount a plan will cover during the year or the patient’s lifetime.
  • Protecting the Environment - Congressman Bishop has long been a leading voice in Congress for environmental protection and wise use of our precious natural resources. With over 300 miles of coastline in New York’s First Congressional District, he understands that a clean environment is vital for eastern Long Island’s economy.
  • Earmarks – Congressman has secured over $450 million dollars in direct federal investment to Long Island, putting people back to work and expanding the economy. For example, these investments have improved public safety by providing law enforcement the tools they need to combat crime, improved access at local hospitals by securing state-of-the-art technology, and protected the livelihoods of fishermen and maritime small businesses by dredging Shinnecock Inlet and Lake Montauk Harbor."

Campaign finance summary


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Tim Bishop campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2012U.S. House (New York, District 1)Won $2,731,218 N/A**
2010U.S. House (New York, District 1)Won $3,066,831 N/A**
2008U.S. House (New York, District 1)Won $1,391,804 N/A**
2006U.S. House (New York, District 1)Won $1,400,902 N/A**
2004U.S. House (New York, District 1)Won $1,990,911 N/A**
2002U.S. House (New York, District 1)Won $975,514 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Personal Gain Index

Congressional Personal Gain Index graphic.png
See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)

The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:

PGI: Change in net worth

See also: Changes in Net Worth of U.S. Senators and Representatives (Personal Gain Index) and Net worth of United States Senators and Representatives
Net Worth Metric graphic.png

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Bishop's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $853,009 and $1,830,999. That averages to $1,342,004, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic representatives in 2012 of $5,700,168.36. Bishop ranked as the 185th most wealthy representative in 2012.[55] Between 2004 and 2012, Bishop's calculated net worth[56] increased by an average of 6 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[57]

Tim Bishop Yearly Net Worth
YearAverage Net Worth
2004$893,946
2012$1,342,004
Growth from 2004 to 2012:50%
Average annual growth:6%[58]
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[59]

The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress.

PGI: Donation Concentration Metric

See also: The Donation Concentration Metric (U.S. Congress Personal Gain Index)

Filings required by the Federal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated by OpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Bishop received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Retired industry.

From 2001-2014, 24.58 percent of Bishop's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[60]

Donation Concentration Metric graphic.png
Tim Bishop Campaign Contributions
Total Raised $13,382,724
Total Spent $12,252,770
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Retired$771,530
Securities & Investment$648,672
Transportation Unions$639,750
Leadership PACs$638,459
Lawyers/Law Firms$590,415
% total in top industry5.77%
% total in top two industries10.61%
% total in top five industries24.58%

Analysis

Ideology and leadership

See also: GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Bishop was a rank-and-file Democrat as of August 2014.[61] This was the same rating Bishop received in June 2013.

Like-minded colleagues

The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[62]

Bishop most often voted with:

Bishop least often voted with:


Lifetime voting record

See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives

According to the website GovTrack, Bishop missed 194 of 8,692 roll call votes from January 2003 to August 2014. This amounts to 2.2 percent, which is better than the median of 2.5 percent among current congressional representatives as of August 2014.[61]

Congressional staff salaries

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Bishop paid his congressional staff a total of $995,907 in 2011. Overall, New York ranked 28th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[63]

Staff bonuses

According to an analysis by CNN, Bishop was one of nearly 25 percent of House members who gave their staff bonuses in 2012. Bishop's staff was given an apparent $1,850.00 in bonus money.[64]

National Journal vote ratings

See also: National Journal vote ratings

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Click the link above for the full ratings of all members of Congress.

2013

Bishop ranked 120th in the liberal rankings in 2013.[65]

2012

Bishop ranked 141st in the liberal rankingsin 2012.[66]

2011

Bishop ranked 115th in the liberal rankings in 2011.[67]

Voting with party

The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.

2014

Bishop voted with the Democratic Party 93.6 percent of the time, which ranked 87th among the 204 House Democratic members as of August 2014.[68]

2013

Bishop voted with the Democratic Party 94.9 percent of the time, which ranked 50th among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.[69]

Personal

Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update.
Bishop is among the 12th generation of Bishops to live in the village of Southampton. He and his wife Kathryn, founder and director of The Children’s School for early childhood development, have two daughters, Molly and Meghan, and a grandchild, Nathan.[5]

Bishop lists his religious affiliation as Roman Catholic.[70]

Recent news

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See also

External links

 


Footnotes

  1. Associated Press, "New York - Summary Vote Results," accessed June 24, 2014
  2. Politico, "2014 New York House Election Results," accessed November 7, 2014
  3. 3.0 3.1 Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "BISHOP, Timothy H., (1950 - )," accessed December 5, 2011‎
  4. Bishop for Congress 2012, First Congressional District, New York, "Meet Tim," accessed December 5, 2011 (dead link)
  5. 5.0 5.1 Congressman Tim Bishop, First District of New York, "Biography," accessed October 21, 2014
  6. CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress," accessed March 3, 2013
  7. Congressman Tim Bishop, Representing the 1st District of New York, "Committees & Caucuses," accessed December 5, 2011
  8. The House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, Nick J. Rahall II, Ranking Member, "Subcommittees," accessed December 5, 2011
  9. Committee on Education & the Workforce, Democrats, "Committee Members," accessed December 5, 2011
  10. Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 112th Congress," accessed September 5, 2013
  11. Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 113th Congress," accessed March 4, 2014
  12. 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 Project Vote Smart, "Representative Tim Bishop's Voting Records on National Security," accessed October 2, 2013
  13. The Library of Congress, "H.R.624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act," accessed August 27, 2013
  14. Project Vote Smart, "Bishop on agriculture," accessed October 2, 2013
  15. New York Times, "House Republicans Push Through Farm Bill, Without Food Stamps," accessed September 17, 2013
  16. 16.0 16.1 Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
  17. Buzzfeed, "Government Shutdown: How We Got Here," accessed October 1, 2013
  18. The Washington Post, "Reid, McConnell propose bipartisan Senate bill to end shutdown, extend borrowing," accessed October 16, 2013
  19. U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 550," accessed October 31, 2013
  20. The Library of Congress, "H.AMDT.136," accessed August 28, 2013
  21. Project Vote Smart, "Representative Tim Bishop's Voting Records on Immigration," accessed October 2, 2013
  22. Project Vote Smart, "Representative Tim Bishop's Voting Records on Issue: Health and Healthcare," accessed October 2, 2013
  23. Project Vote Smart, "Bishop on abortion," accessed October 2, 2013
  24. Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 681," accessed October 27, 2010
  25. 25.0 25.1 Gallup, "Among Recent Bills, Financial Reform a Lone Plus for Congress," accessed September 13, 2010
  26. US House Clerk, "Roll Call 690" accessed December 10, 2008
  27. US House Clerk, "Roll Call 46," accessed January 28, 2009
  28. Rasmussen, "38% Say Stimulus Plan Helped Economy, 36% Say It Hurt," accessed August 24, 2010
  29. US House Clerk, "Roll Call 314," accessed June 9, 2009
  30. Rasmussen, "54% Oppose “Cash for Clunkers” Plan To Spur Purchase of Greener Cars," accessed June 23, 2009
  31. US House Clerk, "Roll Call 477," accessed June 26, 2009
  32. Rasmussen, "42% Say Climate Change Bill Will Hurt The Economy," accessed June 30, 2009
  33. US House Clerk, "Roll Call 165," accessed March 21, 2010
  34. Rasmussen, "61% Favor Repeal of Healthcare Law," accessed September 20, 2010
  35. U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff," accessed January 4, 2013
  36. The New York Times, "Lawmakers Go on the Record for Clinton," January 28, 2014
  37. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, "DCCC Chairman Steve Israel Announces 2013-2014 Frontline Members," accessed March 5, 2013
  38. 38.0 38.1 The Suffolk Times, "Independence Party backs Congressman Bishop," accessed May 24, 2014
  39. Newsday, "'Bishop's bar mitvah scandal' timeline posted by outside group," accessed May 24, 2014
  40. New York State of Politics, "In TV Ad, NRCC Blasts Bishop," accessed May 24, 2014
  41. Politico, "2012 Election Map, New York," accessed November 7, 2012
  42. Tim Bishop for Congress, "Home," accessed January 28, 2012
  43. Politicker, "George Demos Withdraws," accessed May 25, 2012
  44. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named abc
  45. Suffolk Times, "Independence Party backs Congressman Bishop," accessed March 10, 2014
  46. New York Observer, "George Demos Withdraws," accessed May 25, 2012
  47. U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
  48. U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
  49. U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
  50. U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
  51. U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013
  52. Tim Bishop for Congress, "Issues," accessed October 6, 2014
  53. Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  54. Campaign website, "Issues," accessed September 25, 2012
  55. Open Secrets, "Tim Bishop (D-NY), 2012," accessed February 18, 2014
  56. This figure represents the average annual percentage growth from either 2004 (if the member entered office in 2004 or earlier) or their first year in office (as noted in the chart below) to 2012, divided by the number of years calculated.
  57. This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
  58. This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
  59. This figure was calculated using median asset data from the Census Bureau. Please see the Congressional Net Worth data for Ballotpedia spreadsheet for more information on this calculation.
  60. OpenSecrets.org, "Rep. Timothy H. Bishop," accessed September 25, 2014
  61. 61.0 61.1 GovTrack, "Tim Bishop," accessed August 4, 2014
  62. OpenCongress, "Tim Bishop," archived February 25, 2016
  63. LegiStorm, "Timothy H. Bishop," accessed October 2, 2012
  64. CNN Politics, "Congressional bonuses in a time of cuts," accessed March 8, 2013
  65. National Journal, "2013 Congressional Vote Ratings," accessed August 4, 2014
  66. National Journal, "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," accessed March 7, 2013
  67. National Journal, "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," accessed February 23, 2012
  68. OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
  69. OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
  70. The Pew Forum, "The religious affiliation of each member of Congress," accessed October 21, 2014
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