Courtesy of the New York Times, the Congress Members who have received the most from the NRA:
Senate
| 1. |  | John McCain
Ariz. |
“Cindy & I are praying for the victims of the terrible #LasVegasShooting & their families.”
|
$7,740,521
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 2. |  | Richard Burr
N.C. |
“My heart is with the people of Las Vegas and their first responders today. This morning’s tragic violence has absolutely no place here in America.”
|
$5,902,968
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 3. |  | Roy Blunt
Mo. |
“Saddened by the tragic loss of life in #LasVegas. My thoughts are with all of the families affected by this horrific attack.”
|
$4,551,146
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 4. |  | Thom Tillis
N.C. |
“Susan and I send our deepest condolences and prayers to the families of the victims of this horrific and senseless tragedy in Las Vegas.”
|
$4,418,012
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 5. |  | Cory Gardner
Co. |
“My family and I are praying for the families of those injured and killed in Las Vegas last night.”
|
$3,879,064
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 6. |  | Marco Rubio
Fla. |
“I’m praying for all the victims, their families, and our first responders in the #LasVegas #MandalayBay shooting.”
|
$3,303,355
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 7. |  | Joni Ernst
Iowa |
“My prayers are with all of the victims in Las Vegas, and their loved ones affected by this senseless act of violence.”
|
$3,124,273
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 8. |  | Rob Portman
Ohio |
“Jane & I mourn the loss of innocent lives in this horrific attack in Las Vegas last night. We are praying for those taken from us, their families & all those injured in this attack.”
|
$3,061,941
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 9. |  | Todd Young
Ind. |
No statement released.
|
$2,896,732
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 10. |  | Bill Cassidy
La. |
“Following closely the horrendous act of violence in Las Vegas. Our prayers are with those who were injured, killed and their families.”
|
$2,861,047
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
House
| 1. |  | French Hill
Ark. |
“Martha and I are praying for the families and victims of this senseless act of evil. […] We must continue to work together to stop this kind of terror.”
|
$1,089,477
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 2. |  | Ken Buck
Co. |
“I'm praying for all of those impacted by the evil events in Las Vegas last night. Our country must stand together in support of the families of the victims and the community.”
|
$800,544
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 3. |  | David Young
Iowa |
“My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families and friends of the horrific and evil tragedy in Las Vegas.”
|
$707,662
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 4. |  | Mike Simpson
Ind. |
“Though no words can heal our hurt, and no explanation will ever feel sufficient, I pray that all involved may find comfort as we process this devastating tragedy.”
|
$385,731
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 5. |  | Greg Gianforte
Mont. |
No statement released.
|
$344,630
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 6. |  | Don Young
Ark. |
“Anne and I are praying for all those involved or impacted by this heinous act of violence.”
|
$245,720
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 7. |  | Lloyd Smucker
Pa. |
“Horrific act of violence in Las Vegas. Cindy and I pray for the victims, their families, and the first responders.”
|
$221,736
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 8. |  | Bruce Poliquin
Maine |
“My thoughts are with all those effected in the horrifying attacks in Las Vegas. The nation is with you.”
|
$201,398
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 9. |  | Pete Sessions
Tex. |
“My deepest sympathies are with all who were harmed by this horrific tragedy.”
|
$158,111
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
| 10. |  | Barbara Comstock
Va. |
“I am heartbroken by the mass murder that took place last night in Las Vegas and I am praying for the victims, families, and first responders.”
|
$137,232
FROM THE N.R.A.
|
It saddens me to see two members of the great state of Indiana on this list. I will not be voting for either one, but that is no shock to anyone who has read this blog.
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