Former U.S. Senator

John WarnerNo longer serving

State VA Party Republican In office 1979–2009

Fact sheet Spreadsheet

Bills introduced

As sponsor, from the 107th Congress

Became law

Of the bills they introduced

Cosponsored

730

Signed on to someone else's bill

Recorded votes

1,739

Roll calls tied to a bill

Floor speeches

1,070

In the Congressional Record, from 2001

85 bills introduced

Across 4 Congresses, most in the 107th at 23. In the 110th, 21 — 15 fewer 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

A Senator from Virginia. Born in Washington, D. C. , February 18, 1927. Attended schools in Washington, D. C. And Virginia. Served in the United States Navy 1944-1946. Graduated, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va. 1949. Served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean conflict 1950-1952. Served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve 1952-1956. Graduated, University of Virginia Law School 1953. Cattle farmer. Admitted to the Washington, D. C. Bar in 1953 and commenced practice the same year. Law clerk, United States Court of Appeals for District of Columbia Circuit 1953-1954. Assistant United States attorney 1956-1960. Under Secretary, United States Navy 1969-1972. Secretary, United States Navy 1972-1974. Administrator, American Revolution Bicentennial Administration 1974-1976. Elected as a Republican to the United States Senate in 1978 for the term commencing January 3, 1979. Subsequently appointed by the Governor on January 2, 1979, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of William Scott for the term ending January 3, 1979. Reelected in 1984, 1990, 1996, and 2002, and served from January 2, 1979, to January 3, 2009. Chair, Committee on Rules and Administration (One Hundred Fourth and One Hundred Fifth Congresses [September 12, 1995-January 3, 1999]), Committee on Armed Services (One Hundred Sixth Congress. One Hundred Seventh Congress [January 20, 2001-June 6, 2001], One Hundred Eighth and One Hundred Ninth Congresses). Was not a candidate for reelection in 2008. Was a resident of Alexandria, Virginia, until his death on May 25, 2021. Interment in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.

Focus

Drawn from the 85 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 85.

Most frequent cosponsors

George Allen R-VA 26
Jim Webb D-VA 14
Susan M. Collins R-ME 12
Joseph I. Lieberman I-CT 12
Pat Roberts R-KS 11
Carl Levin D-MI 11

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 7005	On the Cloture Motion H.R. 7005	Yea	Dec 11, 2008
HR 6867	On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6867	Yea	Nov 20, 2008
HR 1424	On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1424	Yea	Oct 1, 2008
HR 7081	On Passage of the Bill H.R. 7081	Yea	Oct 1, 2008
HR 2095	On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amdt. To the Senate Amdt. to H.R. 2095)	Yea	Oct 1, 2008
HR 2095	On the Cloture Motion H.R. 2095	Yea	Sep 29, 2008
HR 2638	On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R.2638)	Yea	Sep 27, 2008
HR 2638	On the Cloture Motion H.R. 2638	Yea	Sep 27, 2008

Bill	Title	Status	Latest action
S 3477	Presidential Historical Records Preservation Act of 2008	By Senator Lieberman from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report. Report No. 110-525.	Nov 19, 2008
S 2403	An act to designate the United States courthouse located in the 700 block of East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, as the "Spottswood W. Robinson III and Robert R. Merhige, Jr., United States Courthouse".	Became Public Law No: 110-320.	Sep 18, 2008
S 3266	Immediate Steps to Conserve Gasoline Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.	Jul 15, 2008
S 3147	A bill to authorize the State of Virginia to petition for authorization to conduct natural gas exploration and drilling activities in the coastal zone of the State.	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.	Jun 18, 2008
S 570	Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2008	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 781.	Jun 16, 2008
S 289	Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area Act	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)	Jun 11, 2008
SRES 577	A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the use of gasoline and other fuels by Federal departments and agencies.	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4846; text as passed Senate: CR S4846; text of measure as introduced: CR S4808)	May 22, 2008
S 2725	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6892 Main Street in Gloucester, Virginia, as the "Congresswoman Jo Ann S. Davis Post Office".	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4046)	May 12, 2008

Bill	Title	Status	Signed on
S 3535	Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2006	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Sep 26, 2006
S 3912	Securing Effective and Necessary Individual Outpatient Rehabilitation Services (SENIORS) Act of 2006	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.	Sep 25, 2006
S 3930	Military Commissions Act of 2006	Became Public Law No: 109-366.	Sep 22, 2006
S 1687	National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2005	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.	Sep 20, 2006
S 3771	Health Centers Renewal Act of 2006	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 638.	Sep 14, 2006
SRES 565	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate upon the five-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001.	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9319; text as passed Senate: CR S9319; text of measure as introduced: CR S9311)	Sep 11, 2006
S 1035	Code Talkers Recognition Act	Held at the desk.	Aug 2, 2006
S 3737	Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail Designation Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.	Jul 26, 2006

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 11, 2008	Government Accountability Office Analysis	Senate floor
Dec 11, 2008	Domestic Automobile Industry	Senate floor
Nov 20, 2008	Tribute to Senators	Senate floor
Nov 20, 2008	Auto Industry Bailout	Senate floor
Nov 20, 2008	Tribute to Senators	Senate floor
Oct 2, 2008	Tribute to Senators	Senate floor
Oct 1, 2008	Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007	Senate floor
Oct 1, 2008	Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2008	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

Intelligence (Select) CommitteeMember2003–2009

Armed Services CommitteeMember2001–2009

Full history

Committee	Role	Served	Record
Armed Services Committee	Member	Jan 12, 2007 to Jan 3, 2009	S.Res. 28 · End of the 110th Congress
	Chair	Jan 15, 2003 to Jan 3, 2007	S.Res. 18 · End of the 109th Congress
	Ranking Member	Jan 25, 2001 to Jan 3, 2003	Congressional Record, S558 · End of the 107th Congress
Emerging Threats and Capabilities	Member	Listed Apr 2007 to Apr 2008	Hearing, Apr 2007
Airland	Member	Listed Apr 2007 to Apr 2008	Congressional Directory, Aug 2008
SeaPower	Member	Listed Apr 2007 to Mar 2008	Congressional Directory, Aug 2008

Environment and Public Works CommitteeMember2001–2009

Full history

Committee	Role	Served	Record
Environment and Public Works Committee	Member	Jan 25, 2001 to Jan 3, 2009	Congressional Record, S558 · End of the 110th Congress
Transportation and Infrastructure	Member	Listed Mar 2001 to Sep 2008	Hearing, Mar 2001
Private Sector and Consumer Solutions to Global Warming and Wildlife Protection	Member	Listed Oct 2007 to Oct 2007	Hearing, Oct 2007
Private Sector and Consumer Solutions to Global Warming and Wildlife Protection	Member	Listed Feb 2007 to May 2007	Hearing, Feb 2007
Superfund and Waste Management	Member	Listed Sep 2001 to Sep 2006	Congressional Directory, Oct 2002
Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water	Member	Listed Feb 2002 to Aug 2006	Hearing, Feb 2002
Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water	Member	Listed Mar 2001 to Oct 2001	Hearing, Mar 2001

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs CommitteeMember2005–2009

Full history

Committee	Role	Served	Record
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee	Member	Jan 6, 2005 to Jan 3, 2009	S.Res. 5 · End of the 110th Congress
Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia	Member	Listed Mar 2005 to Mar 2007	Congressional Directory, Sep 2006

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions CommitteeMember2001–2005

Full history

Committee	Role	Served	Record
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee	Member	Jan 25, 2001 to Jan 3, 2005	Congressional Record, S558 · End of the 108th Congress
Children and Families	Member	Listed Sep 2001 to Jul 2004	Congressional Directory, Oct 2002
Aging	Member	Listed Sep 2001 to Jun 2004	Congressional Directory, Oct 2002

Rules and Administration CommitteeMember2001–2003

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