with no exemptions for cases of rape or incest. In March 2019, he voted to increase gasoline taxes by 10 cents per gallon over three years, up to 28 cents per gallon an effective tax increase of 55% over the previous rate of 18 cents per gallon. In March 2020, he voted against the legalization of medical cannabis. The bill passed the Senate 22–11. See also List of American politicians who switched parties in office References External links Project Vote Smart - Senator Tom Butler (AL) profile Political profile at Bama Politics Follow the Money - Tom Butler 2006 2002 1998 campaign contributions Alabama state senators Members of the Alabama House of Representatives 1944 births Living people Politicians from Huntsville, Alabama Auburn University alumni University of Alabama alumni Alabama Democrats Alabama Republicans 21st-century American politicians