How did Rick Santorum actually vote? Santorum voted to raise the debt limit 5 times. And for billions in wasteful projects including the "Bridge To Nowhere". In a single session, Santorum co-sponsored 51 bills to increase spending and 0 to cut spending. Santorum even voted to raise his own pay. And joined Hilary Clinton to let convicted felons vote. Rick Santorum - Big spender, Washington insider.