This is an accepted version of this page Martha Kehres Roby (/ˈroʊbi/ ROH-bee; née Dubina; born July 26, 1976) is an American lawyer and politician who served as the U.S. representative for Alabama's 2nd congressional district from 2011 to 2021.

A member of the Republican Party, she defeated the incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative Bobby Bright in 2010.

[8] Roby was elected to the Montgomery City Council in 2003, defeating a total of five opponents, and winning 54.88% of the votes cast in her district.

In the four-candidate Republican primary, Roby ranked first with 49% of the vote, narrowly missing the 50% threshold needed to win the nomination and avoid a run-off.

Her top contributor was Jim Wilson and Associates, a Montgomery real estate developer, who contributed $25,300.

[23][24] Roby won the election with 67.34% of the vote, defeating Democratic nominee Erick Wright.

10, the "Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act," which would have required congressional approval for any "major regulations" issued by the executive branch but, unlike the 1996 Congressional Review Act, would not require the president's signature or override of a probable presidential veto.

[30] In 2017, Roby also co-sponsored a bipartisan bill to require sexual harassment and anti-discrimination training for all House members, employees, staff and unpaid personnel.

[31] Roby helped secure over $3.6 million to expand broadband internet access in rural Autauga County, Alabama.

[5] In December 2019, Roby voted to oppose the first impeachment of Donald Trump in her position on the House Judiciary Committee.

Regarding impeachment, Roby said that Americans "should feel cheated" and that the Democrats conducted "an incomplete and inadequate pursuit of the truth.

She supports efforts to include "preborn human person[s]" in the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and co-sponsored a bill to do so.

[49] During her time in the Alabama legislature, Roby suggested the possibility of impeachment for then federal judge Mark Fuller, who was charged and pleaded guilty for spousal abuse.

[56] As of 2019, Roby has a rating of 9 out of 100 by the Humane Society of the United States's Legislative Fund for her voting record on animal protection issues.

[43] In 2010, Roby expressed support for Paul Ryan's "Roadmap for America's Future", which would privatize portions of Medicare.

[60] Roby has repeatedly voted to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).

[62][63] In stating her support for the American Health Care Act (AHCA), Roby said the Affordable Care Act was a "failed law" and that the AHCA put in place a "patient-centered system that lowers costs, increases choices, and isn't run by the government".

[65] In 2013, Roby received a score of 0% from the Alliance for Retired Americans for supporting privatization and market-based reforms.

[43] In the 112th United States Congress, Roby signed the Americans for Tax Reform Taxpayer Protection Pledge.

[67] In 2010, Roby signed a pledge sponsored by Americans for Prosperity to not vote for any global warming legislation that would raise taxes.

[69] She said that more businesses will stay in the U.S. due to the tax cuts and that she is "proud" of the legislation which she says "will help families keep their own money.

Though reports on the killer's ties to specific groups still coming in, we must fully dispel the notion that our struggle against radical Islamic terrorism is solely an overseas fight.

[73][74] Following Trump's election, Roby became more supportive of him and attempted to make amends, subsequently gaining his endorsement for her reelection campaign.