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 4 Congresses, most in the 109th at 56. In the 110th, 42 — 6 more than the median senator, who filed 36. 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 185 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- Economics and Public Finance 99
- Government Operations and Politics 91
- New Mexico 80
- Congress 78
- Environmental Protection 66
- Public Lands and Natural Resources 61
- Infrastructure 58
- Law 58
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 185.
Most frequent cosponsors
- Jeff Bingaman 86
- Larry E. Craig 25
- Thad Cochran 25
- Chuck Hagel 24
- Kay Bailey Hutchison 21
- Lamar Alexander 20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 3604 | On the Motion to Proceed S. 3604 | Nay | Sep 26, 2008 |
| HR 6049 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6049 | Yea | Sep 23, 2008 |
| S 3001 | On Passage of the Bill S. 3001 | Yea | Sep 17, 2008 |
| S 3001 | On the Cloture Motion S. 3001 | Nay | Sep 16, 2008 |
| S 3001 | On the Cloture Motion S. 3001 | Yea | Sep 8, 2008 |
| HCONRES 398 | On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 398 | Not Voting | Jul 31, 2008 |
| S 3001 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3001 | Not Voting | Jul 31, 2008 |
| HR 4137 | On the Conference Report H.R. 4137 | Not Voting | Jul 31, 2008 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 1193 | Albuquerque Indian School Act | Became Public Law No: 110-453. | Dec 2, 2008 |
| S 2304 | Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2008 | Became Public Law No: 110-416. | Oct 14, 2008 |
| SRES 694 | A resolution designating the week beginning October 19, 2008, as "National Character Counts Week". | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10020-10021; text as passed Senate: CR S10021; text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S10010-10011) | Sep 27, 2008 |
| S 3381 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, to develop water infrastructure in the Rio Grande Basin, and to approve the settlement of the water rights claims of the Pueblos of Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, Tesuque, and Taos. | Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. | Sep 23, 2008 |
| S 3010 | Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program Reauthorization Act | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 992. | Sep 16, 2008 |
| SRES 637 | A resolution to honor the visionary and extraordinary work of Los Alamos National Laboratory and IBM on the Roadrunner supercomputer. | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7974) | Jul 31, 2008 |
| S 2730 | Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. | Jul 15, 2008 |
| S 3215 | SMART Act of 2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Jun 26, 2008 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 3712 | A bill to make a technical correction in the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. | Became Public Law No: 110-460. | Nov 20, 2008 |
| SRES 719 | A resolution recognizing National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives and the contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the United States. | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S10836) | Nov 20, 2008 |
| S 3661 | United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation Establishment Act of 2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Oct 1, 2008 |
| SRES 682 | A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Hispanic Americans and their immense contributions to the Nation. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9434-9435; text as passed Senate: CR S9435; text of measure as introduced: CR S9424) | Sep 24, 2008 |
| S 3525 | Star-Spangled Banner Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9037) | Sep 23, 2008 |
| SRES 676 | A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185; text as passed Senate: CR S9186; text of measure as introduced: CR S9215-9216) | Sep 22, 2008 |
| SRES 675 | A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging Americans to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185; text as passed Senate: CR S9185; text of measure as introduced: CR S9215) | Sep 22, 2008 |
| SRES 670 | A resolution designating September 25, 2008, as "National First Responder Appreciation Day". | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185; text as passed Senate: CR S9183-9184; text of measure as introduced: CR S9212-9213) | Sep 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2008 | Tribute to Dr. James Tegnelia | Senate floor |
| Nov 20, 2008 | Tribute to Dr. Xiaoming Tian | Senate floor |
| Nov 20, 2008 | Farewell to the Senate | Senate floor |
| Oct 1, 2008 | Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 | Senate floor |
| Oct 1, 2008 | Tribute to Senators | Senate floor |
| Sep 30, 2008 | Celebrate Safe Communities | Senate floor |
| Sep 30, 2008 | Tribute to Senators | Senate floor |
| Sep 29, 2008 | Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 | 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
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Committee | Member | Jan 15, 2003 to Jan 3, 2009 | S.Res. 18 · End of the 110th Congress |
| Ranking Member | Jan 25, 2001 to Jan 3, 2003 | Congressional Record, S558 · End of the 107th Congress |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Natural Resources Committee | Ranking Member | Jan 12, 2007 to Jan 3, 2009 | S.Res. 28 · End of the 110th Congress |
| Chair | Jan 15, 2003 to Jan 3, 2007 | S.Res. 18 · End of the 109th Congress | |
| Member | Jan 25, 2001 to Jan 3, 2003 | Congressional Record, S558 · End of the 107th Congress | |
| National Parks | Member | Listed Mar 2001 to Sep 2002 | Hearing, Mar 2001 |
| Public Lands and Forests | Member | Listed Sep 2001 to Jul 2002 | Hearing, Sep 2001 |
| Energy | Chair | Listed May 2001 to Sep 2001 | Hearing, May 2001 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee | Member | Jan 6, 2005 to Jan 3, 2009 | S.Res. 5 · End of the 110th Congress |
| Member | Jan 25, 2001 to Apr 23, 2002 | Congressional Record, S558 · S.Res. 251 | |
| Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia | Member | Listed Mar 2005 to Mar 2005 | Congressional Directory, Sep 2006 |
| International Security, Proliferation and Federal Services | Member | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environment and Public Works Committee | Member | Apr 23, 2002 to Jan 3, 2003 | S.Res. 251 · End of the 107th Congress |
| Clean Air, Wetlands, and Climate Change | Member | Listed Jun 2002 to Jun 2002 | Hearing, Jun 2002 |
| Clean Air, Wetlands, and Climate Change | Member | Listed Jul 2001 to Jul 2001 | Hearing, Jul 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.
