Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) - Fantasy Congress

Senator Tom Carper (D-DE)
Lower Senator - Senate Democratic Deputy Whip

Sponsored	Cosponsored	Maverick	Attendance	RBA*
605 points	610 points	242 points	98.8% points	.200 points

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Bailout won't "gut" defense budget: Navy

Friday, September 26, 2008 | 12:20 AM CST

Capitol Report: Senators debate clean-air rules rejected by court

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 | 10:21 PM CST

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S.1924 Tom Carper 19 Cosponsors 5 points	Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2007 A bill to amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to create a presumption that a disability or death of a Federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any of certain diseases is the result of the performance of such employee's duty. By Senator Lieberman from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affair... on Monday, November 17, 2008
S.3658 Tom Carper 0 Cosponsors 30 points	A bill to require the accreditation of English language training programs, and for other purposes. Referred to House committee on Thursday, October 2, 2008
S.2583 Tom Carper 1 Cosponsors 5 points	Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2008 A bill to amend the Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 (31 U.S.C. 3321 note) in order to prevent the loss of billions in taxpayer dollars. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Wednesday, October 1, 2008
S.3474 Tom Carper 3 Cosponsors 5 points	Federal Information Security Management Act of 2008 A bill to amend title 44, United States Code, to enhance information security of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Wednesday, October 1, 2008
S.3384 Tom Carper 5 Cosponsors 5 points	Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2008 A bill to amend section 11317 of title 40, United States Code, to require greater accountability for cost overruns on Federal IT investment projects. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Wednesday, October 1, 2008

S.3624 Tom Carper 0 Cosponsors 5 points	Clean, Low-Emission, Affordable, New Transportation Efficiency Act A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require States and metropolitan planning organizations to develop transportation greenhouse gas reduction plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, and for other purposes. Referred to Senate committee on Friday, September 26, 2008
S.3575 Tom Carper 1 Cosponsors 5 points	Labeling Education and Nutrition Act of 2008 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to nutrition labeling of food offered for sale in food service establishments. Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, September 25, 2008
S.RES.568 Tom Carper 7 Cosponsors 5 points	A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Governors Association. Passed/agreed to in Senate on Thursday, May 15, 2008
S.2643 Tom Carper 12 Cosponsors 5 points	Mercury Emissions Control Act A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate regulations to control hazardous air pollutant emissions from electric utility steam generating units. Senate committee/subcommittee actions on Tuesday, May 13, 2008
S.3006 Tom Carper 3 Cosponsors 5 points	Budget Enforcement Legislative Tool Act of 2008 A bill to establish procedures for the expedited consideration by Congress of certain proposals by the President to rescind amounts of budget authority. Referred to Senate committee on Monday, May 12, 2008
S.1667 Tom Carper 1 Cosponsors 5 points	A bill to establish a pilot program for the expedited disposal of Federal real property. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Monday, April 7, 2008
S.2240 Tom Carper 2 Cosponsors 5 points	Volunteer Firefighter and EMS Personnel Job Protection Act A bill to prohibit termination of employment of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel responding to emergencies, and for other purposes. Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, October 25, 2007
S.2083 Tom Carper 1 Cosponsors 5 points	Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2007 A bill to require any Federal or State court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a State other than the State where the court is located when such notarization occurs in or affects interstate commerce. Referred to Senate committee on Friday, September 21, 2007
S.775 Tom Carper 8 Cosponsors 30 points	National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007 A bill to establish a National Commission on the Infrastructure of the United States. Referred to House subcommittee on Saturday, August 4, 2007
S.1490 Tom Carper 1 Cosponsors 5 points	Federal Employees Electronic Personal Health Records Act of 2007 A bill to provide for the establishment and maintenance of electronic personal health records for individuals and family members enrolled in Federal employee health benefits plans under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes. Referred to Senate subcommittee on Wednesday, June 6, 2007
S.1456 Tom Carper 1 Cosponsors 5 points	Federal Employees Electronic Personal Health Records Act of 2007 A bill to provide for the establishment and maintenance of electronic personal health records for individuals and family members enrolled in Federal employee health benefits plans under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes. Referred to Senate subcommittee on Wednesday, June 6, 2007
S.1453 Tom Carper 4 Cosponsors 5 points	ITFA Extension Act of 2007 A bill to extend the moratorium on taxes on Internet access and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce imposed by the Internet Tax Freedom Act, and for other purposes. Referred to Senate committee on Wednesday, May 23, 2007
S.1260 Tom Carper 3 Cosponsors 5 points	Data Security Act of 2007 A bill to protect information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes. Referred to Senate committee on Tuesday, May 1, 2007
S.1177 Tom Carper 13 Cosponsors 5 points	Clean Air Planning Act of 2007 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector. Referred to Senate committee on Friday, April 20, 2007
S.3536 Tom Carper 0 Cosponsors 95 points	Air Carriage of International Mail Act A bill to amend section 5402 of title 39, United States Code, to modify the authority relating to United States Postal Service air transportation contracts, and for other purposes. Became Public Law No: 110-405 on Saturday, June 6, 1970
S.2146 Tom Carper 5 Cosponsors 115 points	A bill to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to accept, as part of a settlement, diesel emission reduction Supplemental Environmental Projects, and for other purposes. Became Public Law No: 110-255 on Saturday, June 6, 1970

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S.AMDT.4480 Tom Carper 30 points	To require the Federal housing Finance Board to permit the Federal home loan banks to use affordable housing program funds to refinance certain single-family first mortgages. Amendment SA 4480 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent on Wednesday, April 9, 2008
S.AMDT.4176 Tom Carper 30 points	To provide for a deficit-neutral reserve fund for the increased use of recovery audits. Amendment SA 4176 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent on Thursday, March 13, 2008
S.AMDT.3454 Tom Carper 10 points	Of a perfecting nature. No Action on Wednesday, October 24, 2007
S.AMDT.3028 Tom Carper 30 points	To allow additional types of vehicles to be used to meet minimum Federal fleet requirements. Amendment SA 3028 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent on Monday, October 1, 2007
S.AMDT.2123 Tom Carper 30 points	To provide for training on contingency contracting for contractor personnel outside the defense acquisition workforce. Amendment SA 2123 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent on Thursday, September 20, 2007

S.AMDT.1717 Tom Carper 30 points	To require the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Minerals Management Service, to conduct a study to assess each offshore wind resource located in the region of the eastern outer Continental Shelf. Amendment SA 1717 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent on Thursday, June 21, 2007
S.AMDT.540 Tom Carper 30 points	To reduce the deficit through the use of recovery audits. Amendment SA 540 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent on Friday, March 23, 2007
S.AMDT.538 Tom Carper 30 points	To reduce the deficit by recovering improper payments. Amendment SA 538 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent on Thursday, March 22, 2007
S.AMDT.368 Tom Carper 30 points	To make funds available for the activities of the Public Interest Declassification Board. Amendment SA 368 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent on Tuesday, March 13, 2007
S.AMDT.1784 Tom Carper 0 points	No Action on
S.AMDT.1785 Tom Carper 0 points	No Action on
S.AMDT.4796 Tom Carper 0 points	Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. No Action on
S.AMDT.539 Tom Carper 0 points	Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. No Action on
S.AMDT.1804 Tom Carper 0 points	No Action on
S.AMDT.61 Tom Carper 0 points	Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. No Action on
S.AMDT.1623 Tom Carper 0 points	No Action on
S.AMDT.4599 Tom Carper 0 points	Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. No Action on
S.AMDT.369 Tom Carper 0 points	Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. No Action on
S.AMDT.4145 Tom Carper 0 points	Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. No Action on
S.AMDT.1661 Tom Carper 0 points	Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. No Action on
S.AMDT.4175 Tom Carper 0 points	Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. No Action on
S.AMDT.4686 Tom Carper 0 points	Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. No Action on
S.AMDT.5062 Tom Carper 0 points	Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. No Action on
S.AMDT.454 Tom Carper 0 points	No Action on
S.AMDT.1540 Tom Carper 0 points	Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. No Action on

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S.1492 Daniel Inouye 22 Cosponsors 0 points	Broadband Data Improvement Act A bill to improve the quality of federal and state data regarding the availability and quality of broadband services and to promote the deployment of affordable broadband services to all parts of the Nation. Presented to President on Thursday, October 2, 2008
S.2579 Daniel Inouye 83 Cosponsors 0 points	United States Army Commemorative Coin Act of 2008 A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the establishment of the United States Army in 1775, to honor the American soldier of both today and yesterday, in wartime and in peace, and to commemorate the traditions, history, and heritage of the United States Army and its role in American society, from the colonial period to today. Passed/agreed to in Senate on Thursday, October 2, 2008
S.1738 Joseph Biden 60 Cosponsors 0 points	Combating Child Exploitation Act of 2007 A bill to require the Department of Justice to develop and implement a National Strategy Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction, to improve the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, to increase resources for regional computer forensic labs, and to make other improvements to increase the ability of law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute child predators. Presented to President on Thursday, October 2, 2008
S.547 George Voinovich 4 Cosponsors 0 points	Effective Homeland Security Management Act of 2007 A bill to establish a Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security for Management, and for other purposes. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Wednesday, October 1, 2008
S.2606 Chris Dodd 12 Cosponsors 0 points	United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2008 A bill to reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes. Presented to President on Monday, September 29, 2008

S.3263 Joseph Biden 11 Cosponsors 1 points	Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2008 A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to promote an enhanced strategic partnership with Pakistan and its people, and for other purposes. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Friday, September 26, 2008
S.3477 John Warner 3 Cosponsors 0 points	Presidential Historical Records Preservation Act of 2008 A bill to amend title 44, United States Code, to authorize grants for Presidential Centers of Historical Excellence. Passed/agreed to in Senate on Friday, September 26, 2008
S.3489 Hillary Clinton 3 Cosponsors 3 points	A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study on black carbon emissions. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Wednesday, September 24, 2008
S.RES.551 Max Baucus 15 Cosponsors 0 points	A resolution celebrating 75 years of successful State-based alcohol regulation. Passed/agreed to in Senate on Wednesday, September 24, 2008
S.1843 Ted Kennedy 45 Cosponsors 0 points	Fair Pay Restoration Act A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to clarify that an unlawful practice occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes. Senate committee/subcommittee actions on Tuesday, September 23, 2008
S.2321 Joe Lieberman 2 Cosponsors 3 points	E-Government Reauthorization Act of 2007 A bill to amend the E-Government Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-347) to reauthorize appropriations, and for other purposes. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Tuesday, September 16, 2008
S.381 Daniel Inouye 12 Cosponsors 1 points	Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act A bill to establish a fact-finding Commission to extend the study of a prior Commission to investigate and determine facts and circumstances surrounding the relocation, internment, and deportation to Axis countries of Latin Americans of Japanese descent from December 1941 through February 1948, and the impact of those actions by the United States, and to recommend appropriate remedies, and for other purposes. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Thursday, September 11, 2008
S.RES.656 Harry Reid 99 Cosponsors 3 points	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the terrorist attacks committed against the United States of America on September 11, 2001. Passed/agreed to in Senate on Thursday, September 11, 2008
S.789 Chuck Grassley 7 Cosponsors 0 points	Government Credit Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 A bill to prevent abuse of Government credit cards. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Friday, August 1, 2008
S.3425 Chris Dodd 5 Cosponsors 3 points	SUN Act A bill to make effective the proposed rule of the Food and Drug Administration relating to sunscreen drug products, and for other purposes. Referred to Senate committee on Friday, August 1, 2008
S.3268 Harry Reid 17 Cosponsors 3 points	Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act, to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities, and for other purposes. Senate floor actions on Friday, July 25, 2008
S.RES.621 Harry Reid 99 Cosponsors 3 points	A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police on July 24, 1998, and expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the professionalism and dedication of the United States Capitol Police. Passed/agreed to in Senate on Wednesday, July 23, 2008
S.294 Frank Lautenberg 41 Cosponsors 39 points	Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes. Resolving differences -- House actions on Tuesday, July 22, 2008
S.901 Ted Kennedy 74 Cosponsors 0 points	Health Centers Renewal Act of 2007 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Community Health Centers program, the National Health Service Corps, and rural health care programs. Held at the desk on Tuesday, July 22, 2008
S.2291 Daniel Akaka 9 Cosponsors 3 points	Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2007 A bill to enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain language as the standard style of Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Thursday, July 10, 2008
S.1499 Barbara Boxer 6 Cosponsors 0 points	Marine Vessel Emissions Reduction Act of 2007 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce air pollution from marine vessels. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Thursday, July 10, 2008
S.2707 Ben Cardin 7 Cosponsors 3 points	Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act A bill to amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Friday, June 27, 2008
S.3204 John Kerry 1 Cosponsors 3 points	Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels, and for other purposes. Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, June 26, 2008
S.3217 Arlen Specter 11 Cosponsors 3 points	Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2008 A bill to provide appropriate protection to attorney-client privileged communications and attorney work product. Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, June 26, 2008
S.3200 John Kerry 5 Cosponsors 0 points	Mentoring for All Act of 2008 A bill to develop capacity and infrastructure for mentoring programs. Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, June 26, 2008
S.3183 Byron Dorgan 2 Cosponsors 3 points	End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide oil and gas price relief by requiring the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to take action to end excessive speculation, and for other purposes. Referred to Senate committee on Tuesday, June 24, 2008
S.2159 Bill Nelson 70 Cosponsors 0 points	NASA 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Held at the desk on Friday, June 20, 2008
S.3077 Barack Obama 3 Cosponsors 3 points	Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Act of 2008 A bill to strengthen transparency and accountability in Federal spending. Referred to Senate committee on Tuesday, June 3, 2008
S.RES.571 Harry Reid 99 Cosponsors 3 points	A resolution recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great Society, politician, educator, and civil rights enforcer. Passed/agreed to in Senate on Tuesday, May 20, 2008
S.RES.556 Mary Landrieu 9 Cosponsors 3 points	A resolution congratulating charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education, and for other purposes. Passed/agreed to in Senate on Thursday, May 8, 2008
S.RES.557 Frank Lautenberg 20 Cosponsors 0 points	A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day. Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, May 8, 2008
S.RES.497 Daniel Akaka 10 Cosponsors 3 points	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 5 through 11, 2008. Passed/agreed to in Senate on Monday, April 28, 2008
S.RES.536 Susan Collins 10 Cosponsors 3 points	A resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the founding of Seeds of Peace, an organization promoting understanding, reconciliation, acceptance, coexistence, and peace in the Middle East, South Asia, and other regions of conflict. Passed/agreed to in Senate on Monday, April 28, 2008
S.2324 Claire McCaskill 11 Cosponsors 1 points	Inspector General Reform Act of 2007 A bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) to enhance the Offices of the Inspectors General, to create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes. Held at the desk on Thursday, April 24, 2008
S.2916 Hillary Clinton 3 Cosponsors 0 points	Guaranteeing Real Accountability in Federal Transactions Act A bill to ensure greater transparency in the Federal contracting process, and to help prevent contractors that violate criminal laws from obtaining Federal contracts. Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, April 24, 2008
S.RES.522 Harry Reid 99 Cosponsors 3 points	A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming the bonds of close friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel. Passed/agreed to in Senate on Tuesday, April 22, 2008
S.RES.519 Sam Brownback 99 Cosponsors 3 points	A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights his moral and spiritual reflections bring to the world stage. Passed/agreed to in Senate on Thursday, April 17, 2008