Levin's voting record shows his unwillingness to cut government spending and taxes. In 2005 Leven voted against a bill that would reduce federal spending by over 440 billion, he also also voted against initiating a government effectiveness rating<ref>OnTheIssues.org - [http://www.ontheissues.org/Background_Budget_+_Economy.htm Background on Budget & Economy]</ref>. He also voted against a bill which would give citizens $350 billion in tax breaks over 11 years.<ref name="OTIcarl"/> | Levin's voting record shows his unwillingness to cut government spending and taxes. In 2005 Leven voted against a bill that would reduce federal spending by over 440 billion, he also also voted against initiating a government effectiveness rating<ref>OnTheIssues.org - [http://www.ontheissues.org/Background_Budget_+_Economy.htm Background on Budget & Economy]</ref>. He also voted against a bill which would give citizens $350 billion in tax breaks over 11 years.<ref name="OTIcarl"/> |