Laphonza R. Butler
Former U.S. Senator
U.S. Senator
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CA
Democratic
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Service: 2023-2024
Biography
A Senator from California. Born in Magnolia, Miss. , May 11, 1979. Graduated South Pike High School, Magnolia, Miss. , 1997. B. A. , political science, Jackson State University, 2001. Union organizer and president. Political campaign consultant and strategist. Political action committee executive. University of California Board of Regents 2018-2021. Appointed as a Democrat to the United States Senate on October 1, 2023, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Dianne Feinstein. Took the oath of office on October 3, 2023. And served until her resignation on December 8, 2024. Not a candidate for election to the unexpired portion of the term.
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Voting History
SJRES 117
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 117
Voted Nay on Nov 20, 2024
SJRES 115
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 115
Voted Nay on Nov 20, 2024
SJRES 113
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 113
Voted Nay on Nov 20, 2024
SJRES 111
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 111
Voted Nay on Nov 20, 2024
HR 9747
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 9747
Voted Yea on Sep 25, 2024
Sponsored Bills
S 4900: Investing in Community Resilience Act of 2024
Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 700.
S 4243: Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act
Status: Became Public Law No: 118-150.
S 5031: Workforce of the Future Act of 2024
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 4899: HEIRS Act of 2024
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S 4903: Generation Now Workforce Representation Act of 2024
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Cosponsored Bills
S 1557: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023
Status: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Commun
S 5395: Supreme Court Ethics and Investigations Act
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SRES 916: A resolution congratulating the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the 2024 Major League Baseball World Series.
Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou
SRES 902: A resolution relating to the death of Timothy Peter Johnson, former Senator for the State of South Dakota.
Status: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S 363: North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Committee Memberships
No committee memberships found.
