Conrad R. Burns
Former U.S. Senator
U.S. Senator
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MT
Republican
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Service: 1989-2007
Biography
A Senator from Montana. Born in Gallatin, Davies County, Mo. , January 25, 1935. Attended the Gallatin public schools. Attended the University of Missouri 1953-1954. United States Marine Corps 1955-1957. Farm broadcaster and auctioneer. Yellowstone (Mont. ) County Commissioner 1986. Elected as a Republican to the United States Senate in 1988. Reelected in 1994 and 2000, and served from January 3, 1989, to January 3, 2007. Unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 2006. Was a resident of Billings, Mont. , until his death on April 28, 2016. Interment in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
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Voting History
HR 6111
On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6111)
Voted Nay on Dec 9, 2006
HR 6111
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6111
Voted Nay on Dec 9, 2006
HR 6111
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Motion to Concur in House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R.6111.)
Voted Nay on Dec 9, 2006
HR 5682
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5682
Voted Yea on Nov 16, 2006
HR 5385
On the Motion (Motion to Instruct Sgt. At Arms)
Voted Yea on Nov 14, 2006
Sponsored Bills
S 3759: A bill to name the Armed Forces Readiness Center in Great Falls, Montana, in honor of Captain William Wylie Galt, a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Status: Became Public Law No: 109-412.
S 1219: A bill to authorize certain tribes in the State of Montana to enter into a lease or other temporary conveyance of water rights to meet the water needs of the Dry Prairie Rural Water Association, Inc.
Status: Became Public Law No: 109-410.
S 997: Montana Cemetery Act of 2006
Status: Held at the desk.
SRES 606: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to raising awareness and enhancing the state of computer security in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
Status: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced:
S 3679: National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2006
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Cosponsored Bills
S 4110: U.S. SAFE WEB Act of 2006
Status: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 673.
SRES 607: A resolution admonishing the statements made by President Hugo Chavez at the United Nations General Assembly on September 20, 2006, and the undemocratic actions of President Chavez.
Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR
S 3991: Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2006
Status: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10565, S10568, S10568-10569, S10569)
SCONRES 119: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that public policy should continue to protect and strengthen the ability of farmers and ranchers to join together in cooperative self-help efforts.
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
S 3936: National Competitiveness Investment Act
Status: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 648.
Committee Memberships
No committee memberships found.
