Rep. McCotter Wins FRC Action's 'True Blue' Award for Unwavering Support of the Family

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Thaddeus McCotter (MI-11) has been recognized as a "True Blue" Member of Congress by FRC Action and CitizenLink for unwavering commitment and consistent support in defense of life and the family. Congressman McCotter was one of just 46 Representatives and four Michigan Representatives to be honored with the award for the 112th Congress, scoring a perfect 100 percent on this year's scorecard.

The award honors Members of Congress who have exhibited extraordinary leadership and commitment to the defense of family, faith and freedom, according to FRC Action's scorecard covering the votes of the First Session of the 112th Congress. Recipients of the "True Blue" Award voted consistently for pro-life and pro-family issues.

Votes included:

• Repealing the Health Care Law
• Defunding Planned Parenthood
• D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program
• No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act
• Protecting the Defense of Marriage Act within the Military
• Presidential Nominations Act

Family Research Council Action President Tony Perkins made the following comments:

"We thank those Members of Congress who have voted consistently to defend faith, family and freedom. These 'True Blue Members' have voted to repeal Obamacare, defund Planned Parenthood, end government funding for abortion within the health care law, uphold the Defense of Marriage Act and continue support for school choice.

"I applaud their commitment to uphold the institutions of marriage and family," concluded Perkins.

To download a copy of the Vote Scorecard, visit http://www.frcaction.org/scorecard