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| Signature bill sponsorhips by Senate contenders | ||
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| Republican Senate contenders | Democratic Senate contenders | |
| AK | Stevens on VOIP: 08-S2919 | |
| AL |
Sessions on energy security: 08-S3240
Sessions on border prosecution: 08-S2709 | |
| AR | Pryor on lead toy ban: 08-S2663 | |
| CO | Schaffer on conserving grassland: 01-H1689 | Udall on veteran mental health: 08-H6268 |
| DE | See Biden's V.P. list | |
| GA | Chambliss on Reserve pay: 07-S2836 | |
| IA | Harkin on veterans suicide: 08-S2899 | |
| ID | LaRocco on forest emergency: 93-HR229 | |
| IL |
Durbin on Juneteenth: 08-SR584
Durbin on Darfur Peace: 08-SR455 | |
| KS | Roberts on Reserve feeding: 08-S3337 |
Slattery on water contaminants: 93-H3392
Slattery on TV advisories: 93-SR122 Slattery on super collider: 93-H1009 |
| KY |
McConnell on offshore drilling: 08-S3202
McConnell on Burma trade ban: 07-SJR16 | |
| LA |
Landrieu on Charter Schools: 07-SR556
Landrieu on Youth Conference: S2771 | |
| MA | Kerry on ANC terrorism: 08-S2979 | |
| ME |
Collins on Seeds of Peace: 08-SR536
Collins on H-1B visas: 08-S2839 |
Allen on veterans' PTSD: 08-H5448
Allen on automatic IRAs: 08-S1288 |
| MI | Levin on Great Lakes compact: 08-SJR45 | |
| MN | Coleman on army chiropractors: 08-SCR75 | |
| MS |
Wicker on fetus protection: 08-S3111
Wicker on traditional marriage: 08-SJR43 Cochran on Diabetes: 08-S2742 | |
| MT | Baucus on mental health: 08-S3101 | |
| NC | Dole on English-only: 08-S2719 | |
| NH | Sununu on Internet tax ban: 07-S2128 | |
| NJ |
Zimmer on Megan's Law: 95-H2137
Zimmer on luxurious prisons: 95-HR663 | Lautenberg on beach pollution: 08-S2844 |
| NM |
Pearce on solar energy: 08-H5805
Pearce on child slavery: 08-H5652 | Udall on rare canids: 07-H1464 |
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| OR | Smith on condemning Iran: 08-SR449 | |
| RI | Reed on childhood cancer: 07-S911 | |
| SC | Graham on veterans education: 08-S2938 | |
| SD | Johnson on Argentine meat ban: 08-S3238 | |
| TN | Alexander on bald eagles: 08-SR583 | |
| TX |
Cornyn on troop voting: 08-S3073
Cornyn on estriol access: 08-SCR88 Cornyn on Syria sanctions: 08-S2917 | |
| WV | ||
| WY |
Barrasso on CO2 sequestration: 08-S2614
Enzi on insurance pooling: 08-S2818 | |
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| Public Note | Vote description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-S3111
on Jun 11, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Roger Wicker (R, MS) Apply 14th amendment protections to pre-born fetuses |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 1. | Democrats:
0
Republicans: 13 Independents: 0 |
| Public Note | Vote description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-SJR43
on Jun 25, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Roger Wicker (R, MS) Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 3. | Democrats:
9
Republicans: 108 Independents: 0 |
| 08-SR584
on Jun 4, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Dick Durbin (D, IL) Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 2. | Democrats:
108
Republicans: 2 Independents: 2 |
| Public Note | Vote description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-S2663
on Feb 25, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Mark Pryor (D, AR) Screen imports & ban lead in children's products |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
106
Republicans: 10 Independents: 0 |
| Public Note | Vote description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95-H2137
on Jul 27, 1995 |
Sponsored by Rep. Dick Zimmer (R, NJ) Megan's Law: public list of sexually violent offenders |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 9. | Democrats:
3
Republicans: 23 Independents: 0 |
| 95-HR663
on Jan 24, 1995 |
Sponsored by Rep. Dick Zimmer (R, NJ) Prevent luxurious conditions in prisons |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 9. | Democrats:
2
Republicans: 26 Independents: 0 |
| Public Note | Vote description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07-SR556
on May 1, 2007 |
Sponsored by Sen. Mary Landrieu (D, LA) Support the goals and ideals of Charter Schools |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 7. | Democrats:
3
Republicans: 15 Independents: 0 |
| Public Note | Vote description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-S3240
on Jul 10, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Jeff Sessions (R, AL) Establish energy security strategy with domestic production |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 18. | Democrats:
0
Republicans: 6 Independents: 0 |
| 08-S3202
on Jun 26, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R, KY) Open the Outer Continental Shelf for oil & gas leasing |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 18. | Democrats:
0
Republicans: 44 Independents: 0 |
| 08-H5805
on Apr 15, 2008 |
Sponsored by Rep. Steve Pearce (R, NM) Establish a solar energy program on federal lands |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 18. | Democrats:
0
Republicans: 11 Independents: 0 |
| 08-S2614
on Feb 8, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. John Barrasso (R, WY) Develop technology for carbon dioxide sequestration |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 18. | Democrats:
0
Republicans: 6 Independents: 0 |
| Public Note | Vote description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-S3337
on Jul 25, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Pat Roberts (R, KS) Allow critical feeding on Conservation Reserves |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
0
Republicans: 17 Independents: 0 |
| 08-SJR45
on Jul 23, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Carl Levin (D, MI) Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
40
Republicans: 22 Independents: 0 |
| 08-SR583
on Jun 4, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Lamar Alexander (R, TN) Celebrate the recovery of the bald eagle |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
8
Republicans: 12 Independents: 0 |
| 08-S2844
on Apr 10, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D, NJ) Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
47
Republicans: 6 Independents: 1 |
| 07-H1464
on Mar 9, 2007 |
Sponsored by Rep. Tom Udall (D, NM) Promote conservation of rare felids & canids |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
73
Republicans: 20 Independents: 1 |
| 01-H1689
on May 2, 2001 |
Sponsored by Rep. Bob Schaffer (R, CO) Establish a grassland reserve program to conserve grassland |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
11
Republicans: 8 Independents: 0 |
| 93-H3392
on Oct 27, 1993 |
Sponsored by Rep. Jim Slattery (D, KS) Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
42
Republicans: 99 Independents: 1 |
| 93-HR229
on Jan 5, 1993 |
Sponsored by Rep. Larry LaRocco (D, ID) Declare a forest health emergency on federal lands |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
11
Republicans: 1 Independents: 0 |
| Public Note | Vote description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-H5652
on Mar 14, 2008 |
Sponsored by Rep. Steve Pearce (R, NM) Increase penalties for child sexual slavery |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 9. | Democrats:
1
Republicans: 15 Independents: 0 |
| 08-S2771
on Mar 13, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Mary Landrieu (D, LA) Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
52
Republicans: 15 Independents: 0 |
| 93-SR122
on Jun 18, 1993 |
Sponsored by Rep. Jim Slattery (D, KS) TV shows should have explicit viewer advisories |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 4. | Democrats:
17
Republicans: 10 Independents: 1 |
| Public Note | Vote description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-S2979
on May 6, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. John Kerry (D, MA) Remove African National Congress from terrorist list |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
15
Republicans: 2 Independents: 1 |
| 08-SR536
on Apr 28, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins (R, ME) Seeds of Peace: promote coexistence in regions of conflict |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
54
Republicans: 8 Independents: 1 |
| 08-SR455
on Feb 14, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Dick Durbin (D, IL) Implement Darfur Peace Agreement with UN peacekeeping force |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
26
Republicans: 15 Independents: 1 |
| Public Note | Vote description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-S3238
on Jul 10, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Tim Johnson (D, SD) Ban Argentine meat imports to avoid foot & mouth disease |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
8
Republicans: 5 Independents: 0 |
| 07-SJR16
on Jun 14, 2007 |
Sponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R, KY) Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
59
Republicans: 43 Independents: 1 |
| Public Note | Vote description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-S3073
on May 22, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. John Cornyn (R, TX) Ensure delivery of absentee ballots for troops overseas |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
0
Republicans: 31 Independents: 0 |
| Public Note | Vote description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-SCR88
on Jun 10, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. John Cornyn (R, TX) Remove restrictions on estriol (menopause medication) |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
25
Republicans: 34 Independents: 0 |
| 08-S3101
on Jun 6, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Max Baucus (D, MT) Include mental health services under Medicare |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 5. | Democrats:
9
Republicans: 2 Independents: 0 |
| 08-S2818
on Apr 3, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Michael Enzi (R, WY) Support enhanced health insurance marketplace pooling |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 5. | Democrats:
1
Republicans: 8 Independents: 0 |
| 08-S2742
on Mar 11, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Thad Cochran (R, MS) Establish a National Diabetes Coordinator |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 5. | Democrats:
21
Republicans: 3 Independents: 0 |
| 07-S911
on Mar 19, 2007 |
Sponsored by Sen. Jack Reed (D, RI) Establish a national childhood cancer database |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
183
Republicans: 108 Independents: 1 |
| Public Note | Vote description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-H6268
on Jun 12, 2008 |
Sponsored by Rep. Mark Udall (D, CO) Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 15. | Democrats:
14
Republicans: 15 Independents: 0 |
| 08-S2938
on Apr 29, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R, SC) Improve educational assistance for veterans |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
1
Republicans: 51 Independents: 0 |
| 08-S2899
on Apr 22, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Tom Harkin (D, IA) Study & address suicides among veterans |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
76
Republicans: 2 Independents: 0 |
| 08-SCR75
on Apr 10, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Norm Coleman (R, MN) Appoint chiropractors as commissioned officers |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
18
Republicans: 9 Independents: 0 |
| 08-H5448
on Feb 14, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Tom Allen (D, ME) Include post-traumatic stress disorder in vet's disability |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
21
Republicans: 4 Independents: 0 |
| 07-S2836
on Dec 19, 2007 |
Sponsored by Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R, GA) Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11 |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 15. | Democrats:
42
Republicans: 57 Independents: 2 |
| Public Note | Vote description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-S2839
on Apr 10, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins (R, ME) Increase limitations for H-1B, H-2B, and L-visas |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 12. | Democrats:
1
Republicans: 7 Independents: 0 |
| 08-S2709
on Mar 5, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Jeff Sessions (R, AL) Zero tolerance for border crossing via increased prosecution |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 12. | Democrats:
0
Republicans: 8 Independents: 0 |
| 08-S2719
on Mar 5, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Liddy Dole (R, NC) Government services in English only |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 12. | Democrats:
4
Republicans: 58 Independents: 0 |
| Public Note | Vote description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-S1288
on Mar 6, 2008 |
Sponsored by Rep. Tom Allen (D, ME) Require small businesses to allow automatic IRA deposits |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
8
Republicans: 4 Independents: 0 |
| Public Note | Vote description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-S2919
on Apr 24, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Ted Stevens (R, AK) Require telecomms to transfer VOIP calls from other carriers |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
6
Republicans: 5 Independents: 0 |
| 07-S2128
on Oct 2, 2007 |
Sponsored by Sen. John Sununu (R, NH) Permanent ban on state & local taxation of Internet access |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
96
Republicans: 170 Independents: 1 |
| 93-H1009
on Feb 18, 1993 |
Sponsored by Rep. Jim Slattery (D, KS) Terminate funding for the superconducting super collider |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
26
Republicans: 26 Independents: 0 |
| Public Note | Vote description | VoteMatch Usage | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-S2917
on Apr 24, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. John Cornyn (R, TX) Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition |
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 17. | Democrats:
28
Republicans: 136 Independents: 0 |
| 08-SR449
on Feb 12, 2008 |
Sponsored by Sen. Gordon Smith (R, OR) Condemn Iranian Pres. Ahmadinejad's anti-Israel statement |
(Not used in VoteMatch) | Democrats:
3
Republicans: 11 Independents: 0 |
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