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 114th at 23. In the 115th, 20 — 21 fewer than the median senator, who filed 41. 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 70 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- International Affairs 40
- Congressional oversight 32
- International organizations and cooperation 23
- Foreign aid and international relief 21
- Human rights 18
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad 16
- Middle East 15
- Executive agency funding and structure 14
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 70.
Most frequent cosponsors
- Benjamin L. Cardin 23
- Christopher A. Coons 21
- Marco Rubio 20
- Lamar Alexander 19
- Johnny Isakson 15
- Jeanne Shaheen 14
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 695 | On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 695 | Yea | Dec 21, 2018 |
| HR 695 | On the Motion for Attendance H.R. 695 | Not Voting | Dec 19, 2018 |
| S 756 | On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment with an Amendment to S. 756) | Yea | Dec 18, 2018 |
| S 756 | On the Cloture Motion S. 756 | Yea | Dec 17, 2018 |
| SJRES 54 | On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 54 | Nay | Dec 13, 2018 |
| SJRES 54 | On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 54 | Yea | Dec 12, 2018 |
| SJRES 54 | On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 54 | Nay | Dec 12, 2018 |
| SJRES 64 | On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 64 | Nay | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 1723 | TARP Recipient Ownership Trust Act of 2009 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9932-9933) | Sep 29, 2009 |
| S 1540 | Resolution Reform Act of 2009 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8559-8561) | Jul 30, 2009 |
| S 1280 | TARP Recipient Ownership Trust Act of 2009 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6727-6728) | Jun 17, 2009 |
| S 1253 | Automobile Dealers Assistance Act of 2009 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6560) | Jun 11, 2009 |
| S 2599 | Military Spouse Education and Employment Act of 2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Feb 6, 2008 |
| S 1091 | Campaign Accountability Act of 2007 | Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. | Apr 18, 2007 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 10 | A resolution recognizing the right of Israel to defend itself against attacks from Gaza and reaffirming the United States' strong support for Israel in its battle with Hamas, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S181-183; text as passed Senate: CR S183; text of measure as introduced: CR S235) | Jan 9, 2009 |
| S 169 | Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. | Jan 8, 2009 |
| S 34 | Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12. | Jan 8, 2009 |
| SRES 8 | A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Claiborne de Borda Pell, former United States Senator for the State of Rhode Island. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S151-152; text as passed Senate: CR S151-152; text of measure as introduced: CR S149) | Jan 6, 2009 |
| S 3539 | Girl Scouts USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Nov 19, 2008 |
| S 3642 | Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Enhancement Act of 2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S10005-10006) | Sep 27, 2008 |
| S 2668 | Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1203) | Sep 26, 2008 |
| S 3538 | A bill to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to suspend a prohibition on payments to certain farms with limited base acres for the 2008 and 2009 crop years, to extend the signup for direct payments and counter-cyclical payments for the 2008 crop year, and for other purposes. | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. | Sep 24, 2008 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2018 | Child Protection Improvements Act of 2017 | Senate floor |
| Dec 20, 2018 | Tribute to Staff | Senate floor |
| Dec 19, 2018 | Arms Sales Notification | Senate floor |
| Dec 13, 2018 | Introductory Statement on S.J. Res. 69 | Senate floor |
| Dec 13, 2018 | Statement on bills introduced | Senate floor |
| Dec 13, 2018 | Executive Reports of Committee | Senate floor |
| Dec 13, 2018 | Supporting a Diplomatic Solution in Yemen and Condemning the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi | Senate floor |
| Dec 13, 2018 | Amending the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aging (Special) Committee | Member | Jan 24, 2013 to Jan 3, 2019 | S.Res. 18 · End of the 115th Congress |
| Ranking Member | Sep 22, 2009 to Jan 3, 2013 | S.Res. 279 · End of the 112th Congress | |
| Member | Jan 12, 2007 to Sep 22, 2009 | S.Res. 28 · S.Res. 279 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee | Member | Jan 24, 2008 to Jan 3, 2019 | S.Res. 425 · End of the 115th Congress |
| Securities, Insurance, and Investment | Member | Listed May 2008 to Jul 2018 | Hearing, May 2008 |
| National Security and International Trade and Finance | Member | Listed May 2017 to Jul 2018 | Hearing, May 2017 |
| Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection | Member | Listed Oct 2009 to Jul 2018 | Congressional Directory, Dec 2009 |
| Housing, Transportation, and Community Development | Member | Listed May 2011 to Sep 2016 | Hearing, May 2011 |
| Security and International Trade and Finance | Member | Listed Oct 2009 to Oct 2009 | Congressional Directory, Dec 2009 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Relations Committee | Chair | Jan 8, 2015 to Jan 3, 2019 | S.Res. 23 · End of the 115th Congress |
| Member | Jan 7, 2015 to Jan 8, 2015 | S.Res. 21 · S.Res. 23 | |
| Ranking Member | Jan 24, 2013 to Jan 3, 2015 | S.Res. 18 · End of the 113th Congress | |
| Member | Jan 12, 2007 to Jan 3, 2013 | S.Res. 28 · End of the 112th Congress | |
| Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs | Member | Listed Oct 2009 to Dec 2012 | Congressional Directory, Dec 2009 |
| African Affairs | Member | Listed Oct 2009 to Dec 2012 | Congressional Directory, Dec 2009 |
| International Development and Foreign Assistance, Economic Affairs and International Environmental Protection | Member | Listed Jun 2011 to Nov 2012 | Hearing, Jun 2011 |
| International Development and Foreign Assistance, Economic Affairs and International Environmental Protection | Member | Listed Jun 2007 to Jun 2008 | Hearing, Jun 2007 |
| Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Narcotics Affairs | Member | Listed Apr 2007 to Jul 2007 | Congressional Directory, Aug 2008 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Natural Resources Committee | Member | Jan 12, 2007 to Jan 3, 2013 | S.Res. 28 · End of the 112th Congress |
| Water and Power | Member | Listed May 2011 to Sep 2012 | Hearing, May 2011 |
| National Parks | Member | Listed Mar 2007 to Jun 2012 | Hearing, Mar 2007 |
| Energy | Member | Listed Feb 2007 to Oct 2011 | Hearing, Feb 2007 |
| Public Lands and Forests | Member | Listed Oct 2009 to Oct 2009 | Congressional Directory, Dec 2009 |
| Water and Power | Member | Listed Apr 2007 to Jul 2008 | Congressional Directory, Aug 2008 |
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.
