Former U.S. Senator

Bob SmithNo longer serving

State NH Party Republican In office 1985–2003

Fact sheet
Official portrait of Bob Smith
Cosponsored
164

Signed on to someone else's bill

Recorded votes
1,107

Roll calls tied to a bill, nominations aside

Their work

Drawn from the 49 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.

Subjects

Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 49.

Most frequent cosponsors

Times each has cosponsored a bill this member introduced.

Biography

A Representative and a Senator from New Hampshire. Born in Trenton, N. J. , March 30, 1941. Attended public schools in Allentown and Trenton, N. J. B. A. , Lafayette College, Easton, Pa. , 1965. Served two years active duty in the United States Navy from 1965 to 1967 with one year of duty in Vietnam. Also served five years in the Naval Reserve 1962-1965, 1967-1969. Taught history, civics and English. Owned and managed real estate business. Unsuccessful candidate in 1982 for election to the Ninety-eighth Congress. Elected as a Republican to the Ninety-ninth and to the two succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1985-January 3, 1991). Resigned on December 7, 1990, upon his appointment to the United States Senate. Appointed to the United States Senate on December 7, 1990, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Gordon Humphrey, and served for the remainder of the term ending January 3, 1991. Elected to the United States Senate in 1990. Reelected in 1996 and served from December 7, 1990, to January 3, 2003. Unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 2002. Chair, Select Committee on Ethics (One Hundred Fifth and One Hundred Sixth Congresses), Committee on Environment and Public Works (One Hundred Sixth Congress and One Hundred Seventh Congress [January 20-June 6, 2001]).

Votes

How this member answered on every recorded vote tied to a bill, newest first — including the procedural motions on it, such as cloture. Votes on nominations are not listed, because they are not attached to a bill.

BillQuestionVotedDate
HJRES 124On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 124YeaNov 19, 2002
HR 3210On the Conference Report H.R. 3210YeaNov 19, 2002
HR 3210On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3210YeaNov 19, 2002
HR 5005On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5005YeaNov 19, 2002
HR 5005On the Cloture Motion H.R. 5005YeaNov 19, 2002
S 1214On the Conference Report S. 1214YeaNov 14, 2002
HR 5010On the Conference Report H.R. 5010YeaOct 16, 2002
HR 3295On the Conference Report H.R. 3295YeaOct 16, 2002

Sponsored bills

Bills and resolutions this member introduced.

BillTitleStatusLatest action
S 990American Wildlife Enhancement Act of 2001Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.Nov 15, 2002
S 2886Houses of Worship Political Speech Protection ActRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Aug 1, 2002
S 2815Clear Skies Act of 2002Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introdJul 29, 2002
S 2813Water Quality Investment Act of 2002Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Jul 29, 2002
SRES 297A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that pet owners should regularly visit their veterinarians for their pets to receive check-ups, and for advice on issues like flea and tick control, especially during the spring and summer months.Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measures as introduced: Jun 28, 2002
SRES 290A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the designation of June 24, 2002 through July 24, 2002 as French Heritage Month (Le Mois De L'Heritage Francais).Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by UnanimouJun 24, 2002
SRES 288A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that New Hampshire residents Ken Curran and George McAvoy be honored for their initiative on behalf of the taxpayer and the environment in the construction of the Moore Reservoir Causeway in Littleton, New Hampshire.Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5781)Jun 19, 2002
S 1987Corps of Engineers Modernization and Improvement Act of 2002Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.Jun 18, 2002

Cosponsored bills

Bills introduced by others that this member signed on to.

BillTitleStatusSigned on
S 3156Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building ActBecame Public Law No: 107-316.Nov 14, 2002
S 486Innocence Protection Act of 2002Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11247-11248)Nov 14, 2002
SRES 354A resolution relative to the death of Paul Wellstone, a Senator from the State of Minnesota.Message on Senate action sent to the House.Oct 28, 2002
S 2922Emergency Communications and Competition Act of 2002Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure Oct 9, 2002
SCONRES 138A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Health And Human Services should conduct or support research on certain tests to screen for ovarian cancer, and Federal health care programs and group and individual health plans should cover the tests if demonstrated to be effective, and for other purposes.Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced:Oct 8, 2002
S 3038Captive Wildlife Safety ActRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Oct 3, 2002
SCONRES 134A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress to designate the fourth Sunday of each September as "National Good Neighbor Day".Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7965)Sep 4, 2002
S 2794Homeland Security Act of 2002Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.Aug 1, 2002

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