Until we can fully grasp the extent of corruption and fraud involved in the administration of the Oil-for-Food program, and until the United Nations decides to cooperate in the investigation, no American taxpayer dollars should go to the United Nations.

His family moved to Nevada when he was a child. "


Committee assignments
Committee on the Budget
Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation
Subcommittee on Aviation Operations Safety and Security
Subcommittee on Communications Technology and the Internet (Ranking Member)
Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure Safety and Security

Committee on Finance
Subcommittee on Health Care
Subcommittee on Taxation IRS Oversight and Long-Term Growth
Subcommittee on Social Security Pensions and Family Policy

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs


Political positions


Animal advocacy
Ensign was considered one of the Humane Society's biggest allies in Congress. (The "secret hold" is a parliamentary procedure within the Standing Rules of the Senate that allows one or more Senators to prevent a motion from reaching a vote on the Senate floor.

Ensign renewed his practice as a veterinarian and works at West Flamingo Animal Hospital in Las Vegas. He is a member of the Republican Party and the former chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee.