U.S. Representative
Cleo Fields
Louisiana District 6
DemocratProgressive
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Voting Profile
Legislative Record
Most Active Policy Areas
#1 healthcare#2 budget
41
Votes Analyzed
Data sources: voteview, congress.gov
Political Position
Ideology Spectrum
-0.46Progressive
Representative Cleo Fields positions himself as a progressive Democrat, with voting patterns that place him to the left of his party's average. His NOMINATE score of -0.456 indicates consistent alignment with liberal policy positions during his time in Congress.
LiberalModerateConservative
Democrat avg
Near the average for Democrats (-0.38)
Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)
Policy Positions
Category Breakdown
41
total votes analyzed
Overview
Cleo Fields served in the U.S. House of Representatives representing Louisiana during the 103rd and 104th Congresses (1993-1995). His voting record reflects priorities common among progressive Democrats of that era, particularly on healthcare and budget matters. Fields demonstrated strong opposition to Republican procedural motions and initiatives during the transition period when Republicans gained control of the House in 1995. His voting patterns show he was a reliable vote for Democratic priorities during the Clinton administration's early years. With 41 recorded votes in the available data, Fields participated in debates on healthcare reform, budget reconciliation, and various procedural matters. His record shows particular engagement on healthcare issues, where he voted on 16 measures, typically opposing Republican alternatives or amendments.
Key Positions
- •Supported Democratic budget priorities during the Clinton administration
- •Voted against Republican procedural motions and recommittal efforts
- •Consistently opposed measures in agriculture and banking/finance categories based on available votes
- •Aligned with progressive Democrats on healthcare-related legislation
By Policy Area
Healthcare16
25% yea75% nay
Budget & Spending12
50% yea50% nay
Analysis updated: January 9, 2026
Voting Record
Congressional Votes
32 votes across 8 categories