Major Controversies Surrounding Bill Cassidy: A Detailed Timeline

Controversies are a part of history. Explore the biggest scandals linked to Bill Cassidy.

Bill Cassidy is an American physician and politician currently serving as the senior United States Senator for Louisiana since 2015. As a member of the Republican Party, Cassidy has an extensive political background, including serving in the Louisiana State Senate from 2006 to 2009 and as a U.S. Representative from 2009 to 2015. His career encompasses both the medical field and public service.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

June 2013: Supported Bill Banning Abortions After 20 Weeks

In June 2013, Bill Cassidy supported a House-passed bill that federally banned abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

2013: Circulated Letter Opposing Immigration Reform

Also in 2013, Bill Cassidy circulated a draft letter opposing an immigration reform bill. Democratic Representative Mark Takano marked it up and gave it an F.

2013: Called Landrieu Donation a 'Youthful Indiscretion'

In 2013, Bill Cassidy called his donation to Mary Landrieu a "youthful indiscretion", stating she fell into partisan politics.

2013: Opposed Obamacare

In 2013, Bill Cassidy was a vocal opponent of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (commonly called Obamacare or the Affordable Care Act), arguing that it would fail to lower costs and give too much decision-making authority to the federal government.

March 2017: Asserted False Information About Obamacare

In March 2017, Bill Cassidy sent a letter to a constituent falsely asserting that Obamacare "allows a presidentially handpicked 'Health Choices Commissioner' to determine what coverage and treatments are available to you."

September 2017: Introduced Graham-Cassidy Bill

In September 2017, Bill Cassidy and Lindsey Graham introduced legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The "Graham–Cassidy" bill would eliminate the ACA's marketplace subsidies, repeal the ACA's Medicaid expansion, and introduce a temporary block grant.

2021: Witnessed and Responded to Capitol Attack

In 2021, Bill Cassidy was in attendance during the United States Electoral College vote count when Trump supporters stormed the United States Capitol. He called them "hooligans" and the storming "un-American."

2021: Voted to Convict Trump in Impeachment Trial and was Censured

In 2021, Bill Cassidy, as one of seven Republican senators, voted to convict President Donald Trump of incitement of insurrection in his second impeachment trial, leading to his censure by the Republican Party of Louisiana.

2022: Supported Overturning of Roe v. Wade

In 2022, Bill Cassidy supported the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade, calling it a decision that "recognizes that an unborn child has a right to life".

2023: Called for Trump to Drop Out

In 2023, after Donald Trump was indicted for mishandling classified documents, Bill Cassidy called for Trump to drop out of the 2024 presidential election.

2024: Declined to Endorse Trump

In 2024, after Donald Trump secured the Republican nomination, Bill Cassidy declined to endorse him in the general election.

January 2025: Confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

In January 2025, during the confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services, Bill Cassidy questioned Kennedy about his anti-vaccine stance and his refusal to denounce the discredited theory that vaccines cause autism.