As sponsor, from the 107th Congress
Of the bills they introduced
Signed on to someone else's bill
Roll calls tied to a bill
In the Congressional Record, from 2001
Across 6 Congresses, most in the 110th at 81. In the 112th, 48 — 13 more than the median senator, who filed 35. Volume is not influence: the great majority of bills, from every member, never get a vote.
median for the chamber, that Congress
Biography
Focus
Drawn from the 332 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- Government Operations and Politics 164
- Armed Forces and National Security 121
- Congress 88
- Economics and Public Finance 68
- Law 67
- Health 58
- Congressional reporting requirements 53
- Finance and Financial Sector 52
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 332.
Most frequent cosponsors
- Daniel K. Inouye 98
- Richard J. Durbin 67
- Frank R. Lautenberg 49
- Carl Levin 48
- Patty Murray 47
- Joseph I. Lieberman 44
Times each has cosponsored a bill this member introduced.
Record
Every recorded vote, bill and floor speech, newest first.
Recorded votes tied to a bill, including procedural motions on it such as cloture. Votes on nominations are not listed.
| Bill | Question | Voted | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 4954 | On the Cloture Motion H.R. 4954 | Not Voting | Sep 14, 2006 |
| HR 5631 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5631 | Yea | Sep 7, 2006 |
| HR 4 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 4 | Yea | Aug 3, 2006 |
| HR 5970 | On the Cloture Motion H.R. 5970 | Nay | Aug 3, 2006 |
| S 3711 | On Passage of the Bill S. 3711 | Nay | Aug 1, 2006 |
| S 3711 | On the Cloture Motion S. 3711 | Nay | Jul 31, 2006 |
| S 3711 | On the Cloture Motion S. 3711 | Yea | Jul 26, 2006 |
| S 403 | On Passage of the Bill S. 403 | Nay | Jul 25, 2006 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 2170 | Hatch Act Modernization Act of 2012 | Became Public Law No: 112-230. | Dec 28, 2012 |
| S 1379 | D.C. Courts and Public Defender Service Act of 2011 | Became Public Law No: 112-229. | Dec 28, 2012 |
| S 1763 | SAVE Native Women Act | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 579. | Dec 27, 2012 |
| S 1262 | Native Culture, Language, and Access for Success in Schools Act | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 574. | Dec 21, 2012 |
| SRES 624 | A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Daniel Ken Inouye, Senator from the State of Hawaii. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8152; text as passed Senate: CR S8152; text of measure as introduced: CR S8140) | Dec 18, 2012 |
| S 3685 | Department of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act of 2012 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Dec 17, 2012 |
| S 675 | Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2011 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 568. | Dec 17, 2012 |
| S 3676 | Reducing Duplication Overseas Act of 2012 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7981-7982) | Dec 12, 2012 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 3698 | FOR VETS Act of 2012 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | Dec 19, 2012 |
| SRES 621 | A resolution condemning the horrific attacks in Newtown, Connecticut, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8089-8090; text as passed Senate: CR S8090; text of measure as introduced: CR S8073) | Dec 17, 2012 |
| SRES 618 | A resolution observing the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and commemorating her legacy. | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8232-8233) | Dec 13, 2012 |
| SRES 612 | A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Arlen Specter, distinguished former Senator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7706-7707; text as passed Senate: CR S7706-7707; text of measure as introduced: CR S7704) | Dec 10, 2012 |
| SCONRES 62 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that our current tax incentives for retirement savings provide important benefits to Americans to help plan for a financially secure retirement. | Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7687) | Dec 6, 2012 |
| SRES 607 | A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable George McGovern, former United States Senator and Congressman from the State of South Dakota. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7310; text as passed Senate: CR S7310; text of measure as introduced: CR S7306) | Nov 30, 2012 |
| SRES 605 | A resolution designating the week beginning November 26, 2012, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week". | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7308-7309; text as passed Senate: CR S7309; text of measure as introduced: CR S7305) | Nov 30, 2012 |
| SRES 604 | A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Warren B. Rudman, former United States Senator for the State of New Hampshire. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7277-7278; text as passed Senate: CR S7278; text of measure as introduced: CR S7220) | Nov 29, 2012 |
Sections of the Congressional Record in which this member spoke or entered a written statement, as the Government Publishing Office tags them; floor business such as amendment texts is left out. Each links to the official Record.
| Date | Record section | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2013 | Tribute to Major Matt C. Hasson | Senate floor |
| Dec 31, 2012 | Grandmaster Hong Liu | Senate floor |
| Dec 31, 2012 | Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Hawaiian Room | Senate floor |
| Dec 27, 2012 | Welcoming Senator Brian Schatz | Senate floor |
| Dec 20, 2012 | DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT Continued | Senate floor |
| Dec 17, 2012 | Remembering Daniel K. Inouye | Senate floor |
| Dec 17, 2012 | Introductory Statement on S. 3685 | Senate floor |
| Dec 17, 2012 | Statement on bills introduced | Senate floor |
Committees
Current committees first, each with its role and years, and the subcommittees held now beneath it. Full history opens every role with its date and official record, and earlier subcommittee seats.
Earlier committees
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Affairs Committee | Chair | Feb 3, 2011 to Jan 3, 2013 | S.Res. 42 · End of the 112th Congress |
| Member | Jan 25, 2001 to Jan 3, 2011 | Congressional Record, S558 · End of the 111th Congress |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Services Committee | Member | Jan 25, 2001 to Jan 3, 2013 | Congressional Record, S558 · End of the 112th Congress |
| SeaPower | Member | Listed Apr 2007 to Apr 2012 | Congressional Directory, Aug 2008 |
| Readiness and Management Support | Member | Listed Mar 2012 to Apr 2012 | Hearing, Mar 2012 |
| Personnel | Member | Listed Oct 2009 to Mar 2012 | Congressional Directory, Dec 2009 |
| Readiness and Management Support | Member | Listed Mar 2001 to Oct 2011 | Hearing, Mar 2001 |
| Airland | Member | Listed Jul 2001 to Apr 2008 | Hearing, Jul 2001 |
| Personnel | Member | Listed Mar 2005 to Mar 2006 | Hearing, Mar 2005 |
| Emerging Threats and Capabilities | Member | Listed Mar 2003 to Mar 2004 | Hearing, Mar 2003 |
| Personnel | Member | Listed Apr 2001 to Oct 2002 | Hearing, Apr 2001 |
| Strategic | Member | Listed Mar 2001 to Mar 2002 | Hearing, Mar 2001 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee | Member | Jan 12, 2007 to Jan 3, 2013 | S.Res. 27 · End of the 112th Congress |
| Member | Jul 10, 2001 to Jan 3, 2003 | Congressional Record, S7417 · End of the 107th Congress | |
| Housing, Transportation, and Community Development | Member | Listed Apr 2007 to Dec 2012 | Congressional Directory, Aug 2008 |
| Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection | Member | Listed Apr 2007 to Dec 2012 | Congressional Directory, Aug 2008 |
| Securities, Insurance, and Investment | Member | Listed Apr 2007 to Dec 2012 | Congressional Directory, Aug 2008 |
| International Trade and Finance | Member | Listed Sep 2001 to Oct 2002 | Congressional Directory, Oct 2002 |
| Housing and Transportation | Member | Listed Jul 2001 to Oct 2002 | Hearing, Jul 2001 |
| Securities and Investment | Member | Listed Sep 2001 to Sep 2001 | Congressional Directory, Oct 2002 |
| Economic Policy | Member | Listed Jul 2001 to Sep 2001 | Hearing, Jul 2001 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee | Member | Jan 25, 2001 to Jan 3, 2013 | Congressional Record, S558 · End of the 112th Congress |
| Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security | Member | Listed Mar 2011 to Jul 2012 | Hearing, Mar 2011 |
| Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia | Chair | Listed May 2011 to May 2011 | Hearing, May 2011 |
| Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia | Chair | Listed Jun 2003 to Mar 2007 | Congressional Directory, Aug 2004 |
| International Security, Proliferation and Federal Services | Chair | Listed Sep 2001 to Oct 2001 | Congressional Directory, Oct 2002 |
| Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations | Member | Listed Sep 2001 to Sep 2001 | Congressional Directory, Oct 2002 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans' Affairs Committee | Member | Feb 3, 2011 to Jan 3, 2013 | S.Res. 42 · End of the 112th Congress |
| Chair | Jan 12, 2007 to Jan 3, 2011 | S.Res. 27 · End of the 111th Congress | |
| Ranking Member | Jan 6, 2005 to Jan 3, 2007 | S.Res. 6 · End of the 109th Congress | |
| Member | Jan 25, 2001 to Jan 3, 2005 | Congressional Record, S558 · End of the 108th Congress |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Natural Resources Committee | Member | Jan 25, 2001 to Jan 3, 2009 | Congressional Record, S558 · End of the 110th Congress |
| Energy | Member | Listed Sep 2001 to Sep 2008 | Congressional Directory, Oct 2002 |
| National Parks | Chair | Listed Mar 2001 to Jul 2008 | Hearing, Mar 2001 |
| Public Lands and Forests | Member | Listed Sep 2001 to Jul 2008 | Hearing, Sep 2001 |
Party, state and chamber are those of this member's most recent term. Bills and cosponsorships are held from the 107th Congress onwards and recorded votes from the 101st, so a member who served before those points will show fewer than they filed, or none. Committee service is held from the 107th Congress onwards, dated from the House and Senate resolutions and Congressional Record notices that seat and remove members. Subcommittee assignments are made inside each committee and carry no official date, so a subcommittee seat is shown from the first to the last printed hearing, Congressional Directory edition or official roster that lists the member. Vote counts cover roll calls tied to a bill; the chambers also vote on procedure and nominations, which are not listed here. Office, telephone and website are not shown for a member who has left, because the ones on file were theirs while serving. Records come from Congress.gov and the Biographical Directory of Congress.
