Edward E. Kaufman
Former U.S. Senator
U.S. Senator
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DE
Democratic
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Service: 2009-2010
Biography
A Senator from Delaware. Born in Philadelphia, Penn. , March 15, 1939. B. S. E. , Duke University, 1960. M. B. A. , University of Pennsylvania, 1966. Staff assistant and chief of staff to United States Senator Joseph R. Biden, Jr. 1973-1994. College professor. President of Public Strategies, a political and management consulting firm. Appointed by President William Clinton to the Broadcasting Board of Governors and served from 1995-2008. Appointed as a Democrat to the United States Senate on January 15, 2009, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Took the oath of office on January 16, 2009. And served from January 15, 2009, to November 15, 2010, a successor having been chosen in a special election. Not a candidate for election to the unexpired portion of the term.
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Voting History
HCONRES 321
On the Resolution H.Con.Res. 321
Voted Yea on Sep 29, 2010
HR 3081
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3081
Voted Yea on Sep 29, 2010
SJRES 39
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 39
Voted Nay on Sep 29, 2010
HR 3081
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3081
Voted Yea on Sep 28, 2010
S 3816
On the Cloture Motion S. 3816
Voted Yea on Sep 28, 2010
Sponsored Bills
S 3196: Pre-Election Presidential Transition Act of 2010
Status: Became Public Law No: 111-283.
SRES 656: A resolution expressing support for the inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival.
Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou
SRES 660: A resolution expressing support for a public diplomacy program promoting advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics made by or in partnership with the people of the United States.
Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou
SRES 644: A resolution designating the week beginning October 10, 2010, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou
SRES 623: A resolution commending the encouragement of interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by the entertainment industry, and for other purposes.
Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR
Cosponsored Bills
S 3605: America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010
Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 687.
S 3447: Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010
Status: Became Public Law No: 111-377.
S 3869: Military Spouse Employment Programs Evaluation Act
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S 3868: Transition Assistance Advisor Act
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S 3633: A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to improve a provision relating to Federal procurement of recycled materials to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Committee Memberships
No committee memberships found.
