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
SCONRES 127A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece.Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6322-6323)Jun 28, 2002
S 2690A bill to reaffirm the reference to one Nation under God in the Pledge of Allegiance.Became Public Law No: 107-293.Jun 27, 2002
SRES 292A resolution expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance.Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Yea-Nay. 99 - 0. Record VoteJun 26, 2002
S 2648Working Toward Independence Act of 2002Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Jun 25, 2002
SCONRES 119A concurrent resolution honoring the United States Marines killed in action during World War II while participating in the 1942 raid on Makin Atoll in the Gilbert Islands and expressing the sense of Congress that a site in Arlington National Cemetery, near the Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial at the corner of Memorial and Farragut Drives, should be provided for a suitable monument to the Marine Raiders.Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5213-5214)Jun 25, 2002
S 1877A bill to clarify and reaffirm a cause of action and Federal court jurisdiction for certain claims against the Government of Iran.Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1Jun 24, 2002
S 2664First Responder Terrorism Preparedness Act of 2002Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 625.Jun 20, 2002
S 2268Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms ActRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Jun 18, 2002

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