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 111th at 37. In the 112th, 27 — 8 fewer than the median senator, who filed 35. 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 138 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- Foreign Trade and International Finance 40
- Health 29
- Tariffs 23
- Congress 22
- Economics and Public Finance 22
- Government Operations and Politics 21
- Armed Forces and National Security 20
- Social Welfare 18
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 138.
Most frequent cosponsors
- Susan M. Collins 18
- Chuck Hagel 15
- Sam Brownback 14
- Tim Johnson 14
- Jeff Bingaman 14
- Richard J. Durbin 13
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 2454 | On the Cloture Motion S. 2454 | Yea | Apr 7, 2006 |
| S 2454 | On the Cloture Motion S. 2454 | Nay | Apr 7, 2006 |
| S 2349 | On Passage of the Bill S. 2349 | Yea | Mar 29, 2006 |
| S 2349 | On the Cloture Motion S. 2349 | Yea | Mar 28, 2006 |
| SCONRES 83 | On Passage of the Bill S.Con.Res. 83 | Nay | Mar 16, 2006 |
| HJRES 47 | On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 47 | Nay | Mar 16, 2006 |
| S 2349 | On the Cloture Motion S. 2349 | Nay | Mar 9, 2006 |
| S 2320 | On the Cloture Motion S. 2320 | Yea | Mar 7, 2006 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 3712 | Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Dec 28, 2012 |
| S 3541 | A bill to amend section 520 of the Housing Act of 1949 to revise the census data and population requirements for areas to be considered as rural areas for purposes of such Act. | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Sep 13, 2012 |
| SRES 550 | A resolution designating September 13, 2012, as "National Celiac Disease Awareness Day". | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6238-6239; text as passed Senate: CR S6238-6239; text of measure as introduced: CR S6110) | Sep 11, 2012 |
| SRES 548 | A resolution designating the week beginning September 9, 2012, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week". | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6238-6239; text as passed Senate: CR S6238; text of measure as introduced: CR S6109-6110) | Sep 11, 2012 |
| S 3374 | A bill to amend the Public Rangelands Improvement Act of 1978 to establish criteria for the rate of fees charged for grazing private livestock on public rangelands. | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Jul 11, 2012 |
| S 2633 | A bill to extend and modify the temporary reduction of duty on Pinoxaden. | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | May 7, 2012 |
| S 2632 | A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on Cloquintocet-mexyl. | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | May 7, 2012 |
| S 2631 | A bill to extend and modify the temporary reduction of duty on azoxystrobin. | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | May 7, 2012 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 624 | A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Daniel Ken Inouye, Senator from the State of Hawaii. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8152; text as passed Senate: CR S8152; text of measure as introduced: CR S8140) | Dec 18, 2012 |
| SRES 621 | A resolution condemning the horrific attacks in Newtown, Connecticut, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8089-8090; text as passed Senate: CR S8090; text of measure as introduced: CR S8073) | Dec 17, 2012 |
| SRES 612 | A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Arlen Specter, distinguished former Senator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7706-7707; text as passed Senate: CR S7706-7707; text of measure as introduced: CR S7704) | Dec 10, 2012 |
| SRES 595 | 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 the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children. | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7638) | Dec 5, 2012 |
| SRES 607 | A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable George McGovern, former United States Senator and Congressman from the State of South Dakota. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7310; text as passed Senate: CR S7310; text of measure as introduced: CR S7306) | Nov 30, 2012 |
| SRES 604 | A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Warren B. Rudman, former United States Senator for the State of New Hampshire. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7277-7278; text as passed Senate: CR S7278; text of measure as introduced: CR S7220) | Nov 29, 2012 |
| SRES 588 | A resolution commending the 4 American public servants who died in Benghazi, Libya, United States Ambassador to Libya John Christopher Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty, for their tireless efforts on behalf of the American people, and condemning the violent attack on the United States consulate in Benghazi. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6683-6684; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6634-6635) | Sep 22, 2012 |
| S 3560 | Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act of 2012 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Sep 20, 2012 |
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 20, 2012 | Tributes to Departing Senators | Senate floor |
| Dec 18, 2012 | Department of Defense Appropriations Act | Senate floor |
| Dec 13, 2012 | Remembering Frederick Ladd Potter | Senate floor |
| Dec 12, 2012 | Farewell to the Senate | Senate floor |
| Dec 12, 2012 | Farewell to the Senate | Senate floor |
| Jul 31, 2012 | Cybersecurity Act of 2012--Continued | Senate floor |
| Jul 19, 2012 | Remembering Hiram Hisanori Kano | Senate floor |
| Jul 16, 2012 | Honoring Our Armed Forces | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriations Committee | Member | Jan 12, 2007 to Jan 3, 2013 | S.Res. 27 · End of the 112th Congress |
| Financial Services and General Government | Member | Listed Mar 2007 to Jul 2012 | Hearing, Mar 2007 |
| Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | Member | Listed Mar 2011 to Mar 2012 | Hearing, Mar 2011 |
| Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies | Member | Listed Mar 2007 to Mar 2012 | Hearing, Mar 2007 |
| Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies | Member | Listed Oct 2009 to Mar 2012 | Congressional Directory, Dec 2009 |
| Legislative Branch | Chair | Listed Mar 2007 to Mar 2012 | Hearing, Mar 2007 |
| Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies | Member | Listed Feb 2007 to Feb 2012 | Hearing, Feb 2007 |
| Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | Member | Listed Feb 2007 to Apr 2008 | Hearing, Feb 2007 |
| Department of Homeland Security | Member | Listed Mar 2008 to Mar 2008 | Hearing, Mar 2008 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Services Committee | Member | Jan 25, 2001 to Jan 3, 2013 | Congressional Record, S558 · End of the 112th Congress |
| Readiness and Management Support | Member | Listed Mar 2012 to Apr 2012 | Hearing, Mar 2012 |
| Strategic Forces | Chair | Listed Mar 2001 to Apr 2012 | Hearing, Mar 2001 |
| Airland | Member | Listed Apr 2011 to Mar 2012 | Hearing, Apr 2011 |
| Readiness and Management Support | Member | Listed Mar 2011 to Oct 2011 | Hearing, Mar 2011 |
| Personnel | Member | Listed Apr 2001 to Oct 2009 | Hearing, Apr 2001 |
| Emerging Threats and Capabilities | Member | Listed Mar 2005 to Oct 2009 | Hearing, Mar 2005 |
| Readiness and Management Support | Member | Listed Mar 2001 to Nov 2006 | Hearing, Mar 2001 |
| Airland | Member | Listed Jul 2001 to Mar 2002 | Hearing, Jul 2001 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | Member | Jan 6, 2005 to Jan 3, 2007 | S.Res. 6 · End of the 109th Congress |
| Aviation | Member | Listed Mar 2005 to Sep 2006 | Congressional Directory, Sep 2006 |
| Trade, Tourism, and Economic Development | Member | Listed Mar 2005 to Sep 2006 | Congressional Directory, Sep 2006 |
| Disaster Prevention and Prediction | Ranking Member | Listed Mar 2005 to Aug 2006 | Congressional Directory, Sep 2006 |
| Technology, Innovation, and Competitiveness | Member | Listed Mar 2005 to Jul 2006 | Congressional Directory, Sep 2006 |
| Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine | Member | Listed Mar 2005 to Jun 2006 | Congressional Directory, Sep 2006 |
| Science and Space | Member | Listed Mar 2005 to Jun 2006 | Congressional Directory, Sep 2006 |
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.
