"[186], In February 2021, Manchin was one of seven Democratic U.S. September 5, 2021. "[153], In May 2012, in an effort to reduce prescription drug abuse, Manchin successfully proposed an amendment to the Food and Drug Administration reauthorization bill to reclassify hydrocodone as a Schedule II controlled substance. The bill passed in the Senate in April, which Manchin applauded in a press release as "tremendous news" given that the bill was "one more step we can take toward making it easier for our service men and women to find opportunities for good-paying jobs. [189], Manchin has co-sponsored balanced budget amendments put forth by Senators Mike Lee (R-UT),[190] Richard Shelby (R-AL), and Mark Udall (D-CO). [241], On February 4, 2021, Manchin voted against providing COVID-19 pandemic financial support to undocumented immigrants. He won the 2010 special election to fill the Senate seat vacated by incumbent Democrat Robert Byrd's death with 53% of the vote, and in 2012 was elected to a full term with 61% of the vote. [236] Manchin voted against the McCain-Coons proposal to create a pathway to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants without funding for a border wall and he voted against a comprehensive immigration bill proposed by Susan Collins which gave a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers as well as funding for border security; he voted 'yes' to withholding funding for 'sanctuary cities' and he voted in support of President Trump's proposal to give a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, build a border wall, and reduce legal immigration. [194] He was the only Democrat to break from his party and vote in favor of the Republican proposal. [237][238] On June 18, 2018, he came out against the Trump administration family separation policy. [242], In response to a leaked story that the Biden administration would pursue a $3 trillion infrastructure package,[243] Manchin appeared to support the spending, calling for an "enormous" infrastructure bill. Of Puerto Rico statehood, Manchin said that he opposed it but was open to discussion. [209] Following the Sandy Hook shooting, Manchin partnered with Republican senator Pat Toomey to introduce a bill that would have strengthened background checks on gun sales. [227], In his 2018 reelection campaign, Manchin emphasized his support for Obamacare, running an ad where he shot holes in a lawsuit that sought to repeal the Affordable Care Act. [233], Manchin is opposed to the DREAM Act, and was absent from a 2010 vote on the bill. "[224], During 201617, Manchin read to the Senate several letters from constituents about loved ones' deaths from opioids and urged his colleagues to act to prevent more deaths. Together they have three children: Heather Manchin Bresch (who was chief executive officer (CEO) of Netherlands-based pharmaceutical company Mylan), Joseph IV, and Brooke. [104] Trump signed the bill. It was the morning of Friday, March 5th, and victory was in sight. [247] He also indicated he wanted more time to "hear the full range of viewpoints from the citizens of West Virginia. Manchin cited the over 33,000 deaths in the United States from opioid overdoses in 2015 and over 700 deaths of West Virginians from opioid overdoses in 2016 as his reason for supporting the establishment of the Opioid Policy Steering Committee by the FDA. 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Joe Manchin says he hasn't ruled out a presidential bid in 2024: 'Everything is on the table', "ENERSYSTEMS, INC.:: West Virginia (US):: OpenCorporates", "Experts discuss West Virginia's continued shift toward GOP leadership", "Why Joe Manchin Is So Willing And Able To Block His Party's Goals", "Senator Manchin refutes speculation of a party switch", "A socialist in charge of the budget in the U.S. Senate? It has not been proven." The senators warned that if the funding for the Community Health Center Fund (CHCF) was allowed to expire, it "would cause an estimated 2,400 site closures, 47,000 lost jobs, and threaten the health care of approximately 9 million Americans. "[217], In August 2019, following two more mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, Manchin said that Trump had "a golden opportunity to start making America safe again by starting with this basic building block of background checks." He served as president of Energysystems in the late 1990s before becoming active in politics. [276], In July 2019, Manchin and Republican Marsha Blackburn introduced the Providing Veterans Access to In-State Tuition Act, a bill that would remove a three-year post-discharge requirement and thereby enable student veterans eligibility to receive in-state tuition rates from public schools in the event they decide to use their Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits. [77][78], In December 2021, Manchin signaled that he was not likely to vote for the Build Back Better Act, saying, "I cannot vote to continue with this piece of legislation. "I just don't give a shit. The other Joe: how Manchin destroys Biden's plans, angering Democrats This article is more than 6 months old 'Inflation is wreaking havoc on everybody's life,' Manchin said in a radio . Defense Secretary Ash Carter, right, speaks with U.S. Sen. 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Capito a 'yes' on same-sex marriage test vote", "U.S. Senate passes same-sex marriage protection bill", "Sen. Joe Manchin Says No To $15 Minimum Wage, Possibly Killing Push In Congress", "The eight Democrats who voted no on 15$ minimum wage", "Democrats reach agreement on unemployment benefits after COVID relief bill hit early snag", "Sen. Manchin calls on FDA to adopt changes in fight against opioids", "Capito seeks better treatment for patients with opioid addiction through sharing of medical records", "Capito, Manchin announce funding for opioid response in rural communities", "Manchin calls for settlement funds to go toward drug treatment", "Bill unveiled for seniors in emergency situations", "Joe Manchin, Grover Norquist, and the Economic Consensus of #ThisTown", "Joe Manchin struggles to explain opposition to GOP tax bill", "Senators offer bipartisan bill to fix 'retail glitch' in GOP tax law", "U.S. [18][282][283] He married Gayle Heather Conelly on August 5, 1967. Yes. [281], The bill has universal Republican opposition, and so would require the filibuster to be eliminated in order to pass. Manchin joined Tom Carper and Republicans Mitt Romney and Rick Scott in issuing a statement asserting that "as former Governors, we were responsible for setting a budget each year that was fiscally responsible to fund our priorities. [114][115], After Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito announced $2.7 million from the Department of Transportation's Essential Air Service program for the North Central West Virginia Airport in October 2019, Manchin called air travel critical for both economic growth and the tourism industry in West Virginia and said that reliable air service to North Central West Virginia "opened up the area to more visitors and new economic opportunities, including an aerospace industry that has generated more than $1 billion worth of economic impact in the surrounding region. It's time to come out of there," he said. Manchin, who held onto his Senate seat by . Asked whether this meant he would "cut benefits to old people," Manchin said that "a rich old person won't get the COLAs." (pdf) Introduction Congress is fast approaching the need to take action on the nation's statutory debt limit, often referred to as the debt ceiling. No problem, Democratic moderates say", "West Virginia's Conservative Democrat Gets a Primary Challenger", "Joe Manchin and Joe Donnelly vote to defund Planned Parenthood", "Manchin touts support for Trump border wall in new ad", "Joe Manchin digs in: 'Under no circumstances' would break tie to nuke filibuster and pack court", "Manchin on Afghanistan: "It's time to come out of there. He was a major in the Delaware Army National Guard during the War in Iraq. [151], In June 2011, Manchin joined Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) in seeking a crackdown on Bitcoin currency transactions, saying that they facilitated illegal drug trade transactions. Territories. 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