Barkley, Mike
Meet the Candidate
Running For:
U.S. RepresentativeDistrict:
5Political Affiliation:
DemocraticPhone:
(209) 823-4817Survey
Response Legend
- YYes
- NNo
- −Declined to Respond/Undecided, Position Unknown/Unclear
- *Comment
- †Declined to respond, Position based on citation
| Question | Response | Comments/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Would you (or did you) support the federal "Equality Act" (H.R. 5) creating a protected class for sexual orientation and gender identity be passed into law? | -† | Note: Campaign website lists under 'platform:' "Adopt the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013 (ENDA), S. 815 , and other years; support full federal recognition of gay rights." View Source |
| 2. Would you (or did you) support the federal “Respect for Marriage Act” (H.R. 8404) which requires states to recognize polygamous marriages? | - | |
| 3. Should adult citizens be required to pass a background check before buying ammunition? | -† | Note: F rating on NRA scorecard View Source |
| 4. Would you (or did you) support a federal law (H.R. 8296) removing nearly all restrictions on abortion procedures throughout pregnancy? | -† | Note: Campaign website lists under 'platform:' "Recognize the right of women to terminate pregnancies at will and to receive funding for it as for any other medical procedure, Amend: "A woman's right to terminate her pregnancy shall not be infringed."" View Source |
| 5. Should the federal government require public district and charter schools to allow biological boys in girls’ bathrooms, locker rooms, and showers, and on female-only sports teams as a condition to receive federal education funding? | - | |
| 6. Would you support securing the border by blocking crossings from undocumented migrants? | - | |
| 7. Would you support federal judges who apply the original text of the U.S. Constitution according to the framers’ original intent, rather than interpreting it in light of current times? | - | |
| 8. Would you support an amendment to the U.S. Constitution requiring Congress to balance the federal budget every year? | - | |
| 9. Would you (or did you) support a law (H.R. 1) requiring the federal government to take over local and state election processes? | -† | Note: Campaign website lists support for multiple voting rights resolutions and bills View Source |
| 10. Would you support the filibuster rule that requires 60 votes in the U.S. Senate to pass most legislation? | - |