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 3 Congresses, most in the 112th at 116. In the 113th, 27 — 5 fewer than the median senator, who filed 32. 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 206 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- Foreign Trade and International Finance 132
- Tariffs 132
- Education 17
- Government information and archives 16
- North Carolina 15
- Teaching, teachers, curricula 15
- Elementary and secondary education 14
- Congressional tributes 13
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 206.
Most frequent cosponsors
- Richard Burr 18
- Al Franken 12
- Sherrod Brown 12
- Mary L. Landrieu 11
- Saxby Chambliss 10
- Charles E. Schumer 10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SJRES 5 | On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 5 | Nay | Jan 15, 2009 |
| S 181 | On the Cloture Motion S. 181 | Yea | Jan 15, 2009 |
| S 22 | On Passage of the Bill S. 22 | Yea | Jan 15, 2009 |
| S 22 | On the Cloture Motion S. 22 | Yea | Jan 14, 2009 |
| S 22 | On the Cloture Motion S. 22 | Yea | Jan 11, 2009 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 591 | A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of American Education Week. | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6212) | Nov 20, 2014 |
| S 2744 | Great Smoky Mountains National Park Agreement Act of 2014 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Jul 31, 2014 |
| S 2720 | ROAD Act of 2014 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Jul 31, 2014 |
| S 2363 | Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2014 | Cloture on the bill not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41 - 56. Record Vote Number: 220. (consideration: CR S4377-4378; text: CR S4377) | Jul 10, 2014 |
| S 2542 | A bill to clarify the effect of State statutes of repose on the required commencement date for actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980. | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Jun 26, 2014 |
| S 2506 | CREATE Graduates Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Jun 19, 2014 |
| S 2448 | Servicemember Higher Education Protection Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Jun 5, 2014 |
| S 2331 | Historically Black Colleges and Universities Innovation Fund Act of 2014 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | May 13, 2014 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 2689 | Medicare CGM Access Act of 2014 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Dec 1, 2014 |
| S 666 | Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act of 2013 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. | Nov 17, 2014 |
| S 1040 | A bill to provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Jack Nicklaus, in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence, good sportsmanship, and philanthropy. | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Nov 13, 2014 |
| S 2917 | Adding Ebola to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act | Became Public Law No: 113-233. | Nov 12, 2014 |
| S 2298 | Wounded Veterans Recreation Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Nov 12, 2014 |
| S 2860 | Fast Track to College Act of 2014 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Sep 18, 2014 |
| SRES 573 | A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5880; text as passed Senate: CR S5799-5800) | Sep 18, 2014 |
| S 2793 | A bill to authorize the award of the Medal of Honor to Henry Johnson. | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | Sep 17, 2014 |
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 16, 2014 | Tribute to Maria Harrison | Senate floor |
| Dec 11, 2014 | Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act of 2014--Continued | Senate floor |
| Aug 1, 2014 | Vote explanation | Senate floor |
| Jul 31, 2014 | Officer Jason Crisp | Senate floor |
| Jul 31, 2014 | Tribute to Gerry Cohen | Senate floor |
| Jul 15, 2014 | Protect Women's Health | Senate floor |
| Jul 10, 2014 | Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act | Senate floor |
| Jul 9, 2014 | Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Authorization Act--Motion to Proceed | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Services Committee | Member | Jan 21, 2009 to Jan 3, 2015 | S.Res. 18 · End of the 113th Congress |
| SeaPower | Member | Listed Oct 2009 to Apr 2014 | Congressional Directory, Dec 2009 |
| Personnel | Member | Listed Oct 2009 to Mar 2014 | Congressional Directory, Dec 2009 |
| Emerging Threats and Capabilities | Chair | Listed Apr 2011 to Mar 2014 | Hearing, Apr 2011 |
| Readiness and Management Support | Chair | Listed Mar 2012 to Mar 2012 | Hearing, Mar 2012 |
| Airland | Member | Listed Oct 2009 to Oct 2009 | Congressional Directory, Dec 2009 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee | Member | Feb 3, 2011 to Jan 3, 2015 | S.Res. 42 · End of the 113th Congress |
| Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection | Member | Listed Apr 2011 to Nov 2014 | Hearing, Apr 2011 |
| Economic Policy | Member | Listed Jul 2011 to Sep 2014 | Hearing, Jul 2011 |
| Securities, Insurance, and Investment | Member | Listed Mar 2011 to Jun 2014 | Hearing, Mar 2011 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee | Member | Jan 21, 2009 to Jan 3, 2015 | S.Res. 18 · End of the 113th Congress |
| Primary Health and Aging | Member | Listed May 2011 to Nov 2014 | Hearing, May 2011 |
| Children and Families | Chair | Listed Jun 2011 to Jul 2014 | Hearing, Jun 2011 |
| Employment and Workplace Safety | Member | Listed Oct 2009 to Feb 2014 | Congressional Directory, Dec 2009 |
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.
