Environmental records of ranking Republican members of committees addressing natural resource issues. Compiled by League of Conservation Voters, based on bill sponsorship and recorded votes in the 103rd Congress.


Sen. John Chafee, Committee on Environment and Public Works - 79 percent


Sen. Robert Dole, Senate Majority Leader - 3 percent


Sen. Mark Hatfield, Appropriations Committee - 34 percent


Sen. Frank Murkowski, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources - 3 percent


Rep. Newt Gingrich, projected House Speaker - 13 percent


Rep. Jim Hansen, Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands - 4 percent


Rep. Barbara Vucanovich, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources - 13 percent


Rep. Don Young, Committee on Natural Resources - 2 percent