Former U.S. Senator

Gordon H. SmithNo longer serving

State OR Party Republican In office 1997–2009

Fact sheet Spreadsheet

Bills introduced

264

As sponsor, from the 107th Congress

Became law

Of the bills they introduced

Cosponsored

1,086

Signed on to someone else's bill

Recorded votes

979

Roll calls tied to a bill

Floor speeches

1,378

In the Congressional Record, from 2001

264 bills introduced

Across 4 Congresses, most in the 109th at 94. In the 110th, 82 — 46 more than the median senator, who filed 36. Volume is not influence: the great majority of bills, from every member, never get a vote.

Bills introduced, against the typical senator 107th to 110th

median for the chamber, that Congress

Biography

(Cousin of Thomas Udall and Mark Udall), a Senator from Oregon. Born in Pendleton, Oregon, May 25, 1952. Relocated with his family to Bethesda, Maryland, where he attended the public schools. Served a two year church mission in New Zealand. Graduated from Brigham Young University 1976. Received law degree from Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles 1979. Admitted to the New Mexico bar 1979, Arizona bar 1980. Law clerk, New Mexico supreme court 1979-1980. Practiced law in Arizona. President of Smith Frozen Foods. Member, Oregon State senate 1992-1997, president 1995-1997. Unsuccessful candidate for election to the United States Senate in January 6, 1996, special election for the remainder of the term ending January 7, 1999, left vacant by the resignation of Robert W. Packwood. Elected as a Republican to the United States Senate in 1996, becoming the first individual to run for a state's two United States Senate seats in one calendar year. Reelected in 2002, and served from January 3, 1997, to January 3, 2009. Chair, Special Committee on Aging (One Hundred Ninth Congress). Was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 2008.

Focus

Drawn from the 264 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 264.

Most frequent cosponsors

Ron Wyden D-OR 94
Blanche L. Lincoln D-AR 39
Maria Cantwell D-WA 39
Olympia J. Snowe R-ME 34
Tim Johnson D-SD 31
Susan M. Collins R-ME 30

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
HR 2676	On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2676	Yea	May 7, 1998
HR 1385	On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1385	Yea	May 5, 1998
HR 3579	On the Conference Report H.R. 3579	Yea	Apr 30, 1998
HR 1757	On the Conference Report H.R. 1757	Yea	Apr 28, 1998
SCONRES 90	On the Resolution S.Con.Res. 90	Yea	Apr 23, 1998
HR 2646	On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2646	Yea	Apr 23, 1998
SCONRES 86	On the Concurrent Resolution S.Con.Res. 86	Yea	Apr 2, 1998
SJRES 42	On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 42	Nay	Mar 26, 1998

Bill	Title	Status	Latest action
S 3015	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 18 S. G Street, Lakeview, Oregon, as the "Dr. Bernard Daly Post Office Building".	Became Public Law No: 110-352.	Oct 7, 2008
S 3554	Affordable Coverage for Small Employers Act of 2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.	Sep 24, 2008
S 3194	Oregon Surplus Federal Land Act of 2008	Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.	Sep 23, 2008
SRES 601	A resolution designating October 19 through October 25, 2008, as "National Save for Retirement Week".	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9165)	Sep 18, 2008
SRES 643	A resolution calling for greater dialogue between the Dalai Lama and the Government of China regarding rights for the people of Tibet, and for other purposes.	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8960-8961)	Sep 17, 2008
SCONRES 87	A concurrent resolution congratulating the Republic of Latvia on the 90th anniversary of its declaration of independence.	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	Sep 17, 2008
S 3374	Healing Our Nation's Heroes Act of 2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7910-7914)	Jul 31, 2008
S 3367	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise the timeframe for recognition of certain designations in certifying rural health clinics under the Medicare program.	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7786)	Jul 30, 2008

Bill	Title	Status	Signed on
SRES 703	A resolution designating November 2008 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase awareness of methamphetamine abuse.	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10426-10427; text as passed Senate: CR S10427; text of measure as introduced: CR S10490)	Oct 2, 2008
SRES 690	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the conflict between Russia and Georgia.	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10020-10021; text as passed Senate: CR S10020; text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S10009-10010)	Sep 27, 2008
S 3620	Child Care Investment Act of 2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.	Sep 26, 2008
S 3608	Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act of 2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9669-9671)	Sep 26, 2008
S 1232	Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5210-5211)	Sep 26, 2008
S 3598	Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act of 2008	Became Public Law No: 110-407.	Sep 25, 2008
S 3416	Federal Aviation Administration Employee Retention Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.	Sep 24, 2008
S 3325	Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008	Became Public Law No: 110-403.	Sep 24, 2008

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
Nov 19, 2008	Tribute to Senators	Senate floor
Nov 17, 2008	Tribute to Randy Pape	Senate floor
Nov 17, 2008	Congratulating William Yuan	Senate floor
Oct 2, 2008	Emergency Economic Stability Act	Senate floor
Sep 30, 2008	The Matthew Shepard Act of 2007	Senate floor
Sep 27, 2008	Racial Intimidation	Senate floor
Sep 26, 2008	Introductory Statement on S. 3620	Senate floor
Sep 26, 2008	Statement on bills introduced	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

Indian Affairs CommitteeMember2003–2009

Aging (Special) CommitteeRanking Member2002–2009

Full history

Committee	Role	Served	Record
Aging (Special) Committee	Ranking Member	Jan 12, 2007 to Jan 3, 2009	S.Res. 28 · End of the 110th Congress
	Chair	Jan 6, 2005 to Jan 3, 2007	S.Res. 5 · End of the 109th Congress
	Member	Apr 30, 2002 to Jan 3, 2005	S.Res. 256 · End of the 108th Congress

Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeMember2001–2009

Full history

Committee	Role	Served	Record
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee	Member	Jan 25, 2001 to Jan 3, 2009	Congressional Record, S558 · End of the 110th Congress
Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard	Member	Listed Feb 2007 to Oct 2008	Hearing, Feb 2007
Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism	Member	Listed Feb 2007 to Sep 2008	Hearing, Feb 2007
Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security	Ranking Member	Listed Feb 2007 to Sep 2008	Hearing, Feb 2007
Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security	Member	Listed Mar 2001 to Jul 2008	Hearing, Mar 2001
Consumer Affairs, Insurance, and Automotive Safety	Member	Listed Feb 2007 to Jun 2008	Hearing, Feb 2007
Science, Technology, and Innovation	Member	Listed Mar 2007 to Apr 2008	Hearing, Mar 2007
Trade, Tourism, and Economic Development	Chair	Listed Mar 2005 to Sep 2006	Congressional Directory, Sep 2006
Disaster Prevention and Prediction	Member	Listed Mar 2005 to Aug 2006	Congressional Directory, Sep 2006
National Ocean Policy Study	Member	Listed Mar 2005 to Aug 2006	Congressional Directory, Sep 2006
Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine	Member	Listed Mar 2001 to Jun 2006	Hearing, Mar 2001
Fisheries and Coast Guard	Member	Listed Mar 2005 to Jun 2006	Hearing, Mar 2005
Competition, Foreign Commerce, and Infrastructure	Chair	Listed May 2003 to Oct 2004	Hearing, May 2003
Oceans, Fisheries and Coast Guard	Member	Listed Sep 2001 to Apr 2004	Congressional Directory, Oct 2002
Communications	Member	Listed Feb 2001 to Mar 2004	Hearing, Feb 2001
Consumer Affairs and Product Safety	Member	Listed Apr 2001 to Sep 2003	Hearing, Apr 2001

Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeMember2001–2009

Full history

Committee	Role	Served	Record
Energy and Natural Resources Committee	Member	Jan 25, 2001 to Jan 3, 2009	Congressional Record, S558 · End of the 110th Congress
National Parks	Member	Listed Mar 2001 to Jul 2008	Hearing, Mar 2001
Public Lands and Forests	Member	Listed Sep 2001 to Jul 2008	Hearing, Sep 2001
Water and Power	Member	Listed Mar 2001 to Jul 2008	Hearing, Mar 2001

Finance CommitteeMember2003–2009

Full history

Committee	Role	Served	Record
Finance Committee	Member	Jan 15, 2003 to Jan 3, 2009	S.Res. 18 · End of the 110th Congress
Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure	Member	Listed Apr 2007 to Apr 2007	Congressional Directory, Aug 2008
International Trade and Global Competitiveness	Member	Listed Apr 2007 to Apr 2007	Congressional Directory, Aug 2008
Social Security and Family Policy	Member	Listed Mar 2005 to Mar 2005	Congressional Directory, Sep 2006
International Trade	Member	Listed Jun 2003 to Mar 2005	Congressional Directory, Aug 2004
Long-Term Growth and Debt Reduction	Chair	Listed Jun 2003 to Mar 2005	Congressional Directory, Aug 2004
Taxation and IRS Oversight	Member	Listed Jun 2003 to Jun 2003	Congressional Directory, Aug 2004
Health Care	Member	Listed Jun 2003 to Jun 2003	Congressional Directory, Aug 2004

Joint Committee on PrintingMember2003–2005

Rules and Administration CommitteeMember2003–2005

Budget CommitteeMember2001–2003

Foreign Relations CommitteeMember2001–2003

Full history

Committee	Role	Served	Record
Foreign Relations Committee	Member	Jan 25, 2001 to Jan 3, 2003	Congressional Record, S558 · End of the 107th Congress
African Affairs	Member	Listed Jun 2001 to Oct 2002	Hearing, Jun 2001
Central Asia and South Caucasus	Member	Listed Sep 2001 to Jun 2002	Congressional Directory, Oct 2002
Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs	Member	Listed Mar 2001 to Mar 2002	Hearing, Mar 2001

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