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| http://toomey.senate.gov?p=news&id=1841 | Toomey Recognized for Protecting Pennsylvania Taxpayers | 2016-10-24 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Republican | House | PA | Patrick Toomey | T000461 | toomey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) has been recognized by the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) for working to lower taxes, limit the size of government, and promote economic freedom. Sen. Toomey is one of a few members of Congress whose voting record is worthy of the "Taxpayers' Friend Award" for 2015. Every roll call vote affecting fiscal policy is analyzed by NTU and the "Taxpayer Score" is based on how each Member of Congress has stood up for controlling federal spending, taxes, debt and regulations. In 2015,141 Senate and 267 House votes were included in NTU's scorecard. Only 14 Senate and 43 House Members won the award. "I made a promise to the taxpayers of Pennsylvania that I would fight for them by tackling Washington overspending while championing lower taxes and less government red tape. To help boost our economy and job growth, I will continue my efforts to lessen the tax burden families and employers shoulder," said Sen. Toomey. "I thank the NTU for recognizing and supporting my efforts on behalf of Pennsylvania taxpayers." Pete Sepp, President of NTU commented, "Winning the Taxpayers' Friend Award is no easy feat. It takes a daily commitment to cast principled votes that put the Americans who pay government's bills first. Sen. Toomey has proven he has what it takes to help make Washington work for taxpayers again. "Sen. Toomey's pro- taxpayer score of 84 percent was one of the best on all of Capitol Hill. Through his consistent voting record, Sen. Toomey showed his colleagues the way to lower deficits, less burdensome taxes, and a stronger economy. If every Member of Congress had voted as conscientiously as Sen. Toomey did last year, taxpayers could have looked forward to a much more prosperous future," Sepp concluded. The NTU annual rating has been referred to as the gold standard for fiscal scorecards, since it encompasses all votes that affect taxpayers. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have praised the consistent standard and integrity that the "Taxpayers' Friend Award" represents - and the rating continues to serve as a benchmark for fiscal accountability. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |