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 3 Congresses, most in the 112th at 28. In the 112th, 28 — 7 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 64 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- Virginia 13
- Commemorative events and holidays 12
- International Affairs 12
- Congressional tributes 10
- Public Lands and Natural Resources 10
- Government Operations and Politics 9
- Military personnel and dependents 9
- Armed Forces and National Security 8
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 64.
Most frequent cosponsors
- Mark R. Warner 25
- John F. Kerry 15
- Claire McCaskill 14
- Sherrod Brown 14
- Benjamin L. Cardin 13
- 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 3576 | On Passage of the Bill S. 3576 | Nay | Sep 22, 2012 |
| HJRES 117 | On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 117 | Yea | Sep 20, 2012 |
| HJRES 117 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 117 | Yea | Sep 19, 2012 |
| S 3457 | On the Motion to Proceed S. 3457 | Not Voting | Sep 12, 2012 |
| S 3457 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3457 | Yea | Sep 11, 2012 |
| S 3414 | On the Cloture Motion S. 3414 | Yea | Aug 2, 2012 |
| S 3414 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3414 | Yea | Jul 26, 2012 |
| S 3412 | On Passage of the Bill S. 3412 | Nay | Jul 25, 2012 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 379 | Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2011 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 491. | Aug 2, 2012 |
| S 3372 | Military Service Integrity Act of 2012 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Jul 11, 2012 |
| S 2179 | Military and Veterans Educational Reform Act of 2012 | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-567. | Jun 13, 2012 |
| SCONRES 46 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard should be provided for the Man in the Sea Memorial Monument to honor the members of the Armed Forces who have served as divers and whose service in defense of the United States has been carried out beneath the waters of the world. | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3783-3784) | Jun 6, 2012 |
| S 3176 | Military Humanitarian Operations Act of 2012 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | May 14, 2012 |
| SRES 425 | A resolution designating April 23, 2012, as "National Adopt a Library Day". | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2517; text as passed Senate: CR S2517; text of measure as introduced: CR S2503) | Apr 18, 2012 |
| S 2117 | Adult Education and Economic Growth Act of 2012 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Feb 16, 2012 |
| S 2063 | A bill to prohibit the transfer of technology developed using funding provided by the United States Government to entities of certain countries, and for other purposes. | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Feb 2, 2012 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 630 | A resolution congratulating the Navy and the current and former officers and crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise (CVN 65) on completion of the 26th and final deployment of the vessel. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8668; text as passed Senate: CR S8668; text of measure as introduced: CR S8666) | Jan 2, 2013 |
| SCONRES 65 | A concurrent resolution congratulating the Navy and the current and former officers and crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise (CVN 65) on completion of the 25th and final deployment of the vessel. | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8206) | Dec 19, 2012 |
| 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 618 | A resolution observing the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and commemorating her legacy. | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8232-8233) | 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 |
| S 3682 | CAMPUS Safety Act of 2012 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Dec 13, 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 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 |
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 6, 2012 | Tributes to Departing Senators | Senate floor |
| Dec 5, 2012 | Commemorating the 84th Birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej | Senate floor |
| Dec 4, 2012 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013--Resumed. | Senate floor |
| Nov 30, 2012 | National Defense Authorization Act for 2013 | Senate floor |
| Nov 28, 2012 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 | Senate floor |
| Jul 25, 2012 | Middle Class Tax Cut Act--Motion to Proceed | Senate floor |
| Jul 19, 2012 | Welcoming the Guest Chaplain | Senate floor |
| Jul 11, 2012 | Introductory Statement on S. 3372 | 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
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Services Committee | Member | Jan 12, 2007 to Jan 3, 2013 | S.Res. 27 · End of the 112th Congress |
| SeaPower | Member | Listed Apr 2007 to Apr 2012 | Congressional Directory, Aug 2008 |
| Readiness and Management Support | Member | Listed Mar 2012 to Apr 2012 | Hearing, Mar 2012 |
| Personnel | Chair | Listed Mar 2007 to Mar 2012 | Hearing, Mar 2007 |
| Readiness and Management Support | Member | Listed Mar 2011 to Oct 2011 | Hearing, Mar 2011 |
| Airland | Member | Listed Apr 2007 to Oct 2009 | Congressional Directory, Aug 2008 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Relations Committee | Member | Jan 12, 2007 to Jan 3, 2013 | S.Res. 27 · End of the 112th Congress |
| African Affairs | Member | Listed Feb 2007 to Dec 2012 | Hearing, Feb 2007 |
| East Asian and Pacific Affairs | Chair | Listed Mar 2007 to Sep 2012 | Hearing, Mar 2007 |
| Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Global Narcotics Affairs | Member | Listed Apr 2007 to Jul 2012 | Congressional Directory, Aug 2008 |
| International Operations and Organizations, Democracy and Human Rights | Member | Listed Jun 2007 to Jul 2008 | Hearing, Jun 2007 |
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.
