MarylandersI am not only the Senator from Maryland but also the Senator for Maryland. As your Senator, I am committed to looking out for the day-to-day needs of Marylanders.
These fact sheets will provide you with information about my work on behalf of my constituents across the state. I am fighting for jobs today and tomorrow, working to improve transportation, fighting for educational opportunity, protecting the environment, supporting our local farmers, improving health care, standing up for federal employees, and fighting for an improved quality of life for all Marylanders.
I've also included fact sheets on several issues important to Marylanders and what I'm doing to address these critical concerns.
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| Vote No. |
Session | Date |
Vote Question Description |
Result | Position |
| 122 | 2 | 5/08/08 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4715 to S.Amdt. 4707 to S. 2284 (Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007) To provide that no changes in flood insurance status for any areas located in the St. Louis District of the Corps of Engineers can go into effect until the remapping process is completed for that entire District. |
Amendment Agreed to (68-24) | Yea |
| 121 | 2 | 5/08/08 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive S. Con. Res. 21, 110th, Sect. 201, re: Dodd Amdt. No. 4707) In the nature of a substitute. |
Motion Agreed to (70-26, 3/5 majority required) | Yea |
| 120 | 2 | 5/07/08 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4705 to S.Amdt. 4707 to S. 2284 (Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007) To require the Comptroller General to conduct a study regarding mandatory purchasing requirements. |
Amendment Rejected (30-62) | Not Voting |
| 119 | 2 | 5/07/08 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4723 to S.Amdt. 4707 to S. 2284 (Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007) To allow for a reasonable 5-year phase-in period for adjusted premiums. |
Amendment Rejected (23-69) | Not Voting |
| 118 | 2 | 5/07/08 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4722 to S.Amdt. 4707 to S. 2284 (Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007) To increase maximum coverage limits. |
Amendment Rejected (27-66) | Not Voting |
| 117 | 2 | 5/07/08 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4719 to S.Amdt. 4707 to S. 2284 (Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007) To provide for the optional purchase of insurance against loss resulting from physical damage to or loss of real property or personal property related thereto located in the United States arising from any flood or windstorm. |
Amendment Rejected (19-74) | Not Voting |
| 116 | 2 | 5/06/08 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 2284 An original bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, to restore the financial solvency of the flood insurance fund, and for other purposes. |
Cloture Motion Agreed to (90-1, 3/5 majority required) | Yea |
| 115 | 2 | 5/06/08 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 4627 to H.R. 2881 (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007) In the nature of a substitute. |
Cloture Motion Rejected (49-42, 3/5 majority required) | Yea |
| 114 | 2 | 4/28/08 |
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 2881 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. |
Cloture Motion Agreed to (88-0, 3/5 majority required) | Yea |
| 113 | 2 | 4/24/08 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 493 A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. |
Bill Passed (95-0) | Yea |
| 112 | 2 | 4/24/08 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 1315 An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance veterans' insurance and housing benefits, to improve benefits and services for transitioning servicemembers, and for other purposes. |
Bill Passed (96-1) | Yea |
| 111 | 2 | 4/24/08 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4572 to S. 1315 (Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007) To increase benefits for disabled U.S. veterans and provide a fair benefit to World War II Filipino veterans for their service to the United States. |
Amendment Rejected (41-56) | Nay |
| 110 | 2 | 4/23/08 |
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 2831 A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to clarify that adiscriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant tothe discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes. |
Cloture Motion Rejected (56-42, 3/5 majority required) | Yea |
| 109 | 2 | 4/22/08 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 1315 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance life insurance benefits for disabled veterans, and for other purposes. |
Cloture Motion Agreed to (94-0, 3/5 majority required) | Yea |
| 108 | 2 | 4/17/08 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1195 A bill to amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes. |
Bill Passed (88-2) | Yea |
| 107 | 2 | 4/17/08 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 4146 to H.R. 1195 (No short title on file) In the nature of a substitute. |
Cloture Motion Agreed to (90-2, 3/5 majority required) | Yea |
| 106 | 2 | 4/17/08 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4538 to S.Amdt. 4146 to H.R. 1195 (No short title on file) To create a bipartisan, bicameral special committee to investigate the improper insertion of an earmark for Coconut Road into the conference report of the 2005 highway bill after both chambers of Congress had approved identical versions of the conference report. |
Amendment Rejected (49-43, 3/5 majority required) | Nay |
| 105 | 2 | 4/17/08 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4539 to S.Amdt. 4146 to H.R. 1195 (No short title on file) To call for a review by the Department of Justice of allegations of violations of Federal criminal law. |
Amendment Agreed to (64-28, 3/5 majority required) | Yea |
| 104 | 2 | 4/16/08 |
On the Motion to Table the Motion to Recommit H.R. 1195 A bill to amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes. |
Motion to Table Motion to Recommit Agreed to (78-18) | Yea |
| 103 | 2 | 4/14/08 |
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 1195 A bill to amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes. |
Cloture Motion Agreed to (93-1, 3/5 majority required) | Yea |
| 102 | 2 | 4/10/08 |
On the Nomination PN988 Brian Stacy Miller, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas |
Nomination Confirmed (88-0) | Yea |
| 101 | 2 | 4/10/08 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 2739 A bill to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Department of Energy, to implement further the Act approving the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, to amend the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003, and for other purposes. |
Bill Passed (91-4) | Yea |
| 100 | 2 | 4/10/08 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4519 to S. 2739 (Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008) To require the transfer of certain funds to be used by the Director of the National Park Service to dispose of assets described in the candidate asset disposition list of the National Park Service. |
Amendment Rejected (22-73) | Nay |
| 99 | 2 | 4/10/08 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4520 to S. 2739 (Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008) To ensure that all individuals who reside, or own property that is located, in a proposed National Heritage Area are informed of the designation of the National Heritage Area. |
Amendment Rejected (27-67) | Nay |
| 98 | 2 | 4/10/08 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4521 to S. 2739 (Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008) To require approval prior to the assumption of control by the Federal Government of State property. |
Amendment Rejected (19-76) | Nay |
| 97 | 2 | 4/10/08 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4522 to S. 2739 (Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008) To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to determine on an annual basis the quantity of land that is owned by the Federal Government and the cost to taxpayers of the ownership of the land. |
Amendment Rejected (30-63) | Nay |
| 96 | 2 | 4/10/08 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3221 A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes. |
Bill Passed (84-12) | Yea |
| 95 | 2 | 4/10/08 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4419 to S.Amdt. 4387 to H.R. 3221 (Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency in order to prevent a downturn in these sectors that would result from a lapse in the tax law. |
Amendment Agreed to (88-8) | Yea |
| 94 | 2 | 4/10/08 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4429 to S.Amdt. 4419 to S.Amdt. 4387 to H.R. 3221 To provide a longer extension of the renewable energy production tax credit and to encourage all emerging renewable sources of electricity, and for other purposes. |
Amendment Rejected (15-79) | Nay |
| 93 | 2 | 4/08/08 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 4387 to H.R. 3221 (Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007) In the nature of a substitute. |
Cloture Motion Agreed to (92-6, 3/5 majority required) | Yea |
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