Legislative Record I am not only the Senator from Maryland but also the Senator for Maryland. Every day, I fight in the U.S. Senate for the day-to-day needs of Marylanders and the long-term needs of the nation. In addition to my legislative record below, you can find out specific information about several high priority issues by clicking on the topics in this section. I am not only the Senator from Maryland but also the Senator for Maryland. Every day, I fight in the U.S. Senate for the day-to-day needs of Marylanders and the long-term needs of the nation. In addition to my legislative record below, you can find out specific information about several high priority issues by clicking on the topics in this section.
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| Vote No. |
Session | Date |
Vote Question Description |
Result | Position |
| 32 | 1 | 1/25/07 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 205 to S.Amdt. 100 to H.R. 2 (Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007) To extend through December 31, 2008, the depreciation treatment of leasehold, restaurant, and retail space improvements, and for other purposes. |
Motion to Table Agreed to (50-42) | Yea |
| 31 | 1 | 1/25/07 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 148 to S.Amdt. 100 to H.R. 2 (Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007) To prohibit employers who unlawfully employ aliens from receiving government contracts. |
Amendment Agreed to (94-0) | Yea |
| 30 | 1 | 1/25/07 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA, Smith Amdt. No. 113, As Amended) To make permanent certain education-related tax incentives. |
Motion Rejected (43-50, 3/5 majority required) | Nay |
| 29 | 1 | 1/25/07 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 206 to S.Amdt. 100 to H.R. 2 (Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007) To express the sense of the Senate that Congress should make permanent the tax incentives to make education more affordable and more accessible for American families and eliminate wasteful spending, such as spending on unnecessary tax loopholes, in order to fully offset the cost of such incentives and avoid forcing taxpayers to pay substantially more interest to foreign creditors. |
Amendment Agreed to (90-0) | Yea |
| 28 | 1 | 1/25/07 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA, Bunning Amdt. No. 119) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 1993 income tax increase on Social Security benefits. |
Motion Rejected (42-51, 3/5 majority required) | Nay |
| 27 | 1 | 1/25/07 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 207 to S.Amdt. 100 to H.R. 2 (Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007) To express the sense of the Senate that Congress should repeal the 1993 tax increase on Social Security benefits and eliminate wasteful spending, such as spending on unnecessary tax loopholes, in order to fully offset the cost of such repeal and avoid forcing taxpayers to pay substantially more interest to foreign creditors. |
Amendment Agreed to (93-0) | Yea |
| 26 | 1 | 1/25/07 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA, Ensign Amdt. No. 154) To improve access to affordable health care. |
Motion Rejected (47-48, 3/5 majority required) | Nay |
| 25 | 1 | 1/25/07 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive Re: DeMint Amdt. No. 158) To increase the Federal minimum wage by an amount that is based on applicable State minimum wages. |
Motion Rejected (18-76, 3/5 majority required) | Nay |
| 24 | 1 | 1/24/07 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 116 to S.Amdt. 100 to H.R. 2 (Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007) To afford States the rights and flexibility to determine minimum wage. |
Amendment Rejected (28-69) | Nay |
| 23 | 1 | 1/24/07 |
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 2 A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage. |
Cloture Motion Rejected (54-43, 3/5 majority required) | Yea |
| 22 | 1 | 1/24/07 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 101 to S.Amdt. 100 to H.R. 2 (Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007) To provide Congress a second look at wasteful spending by establishing enhance rescission authority under fast-track procedures. |
Cloture Motion Rejected (49-48, 3/5 majority required) | Nay |
| 21 | 1 | 1/23/07 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 106 to S.Amdt. 100 to H.R. 2 (Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007) To express the sense of the Senate that increasing personal savings is a necessary step toward ensuring the economic security of all the people of the United States upon retirement. |
Amendment Agreed to (98-0) | Yea |
| 20 | 1 | 1/23/07 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 103 to S.Amdt. 100 to H.R. 2 (Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007) In the nature of a substitute. |
Amendment Agreed to (99-0) | Yea |
| 19 | 1 | 1/18/07 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 1 A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process. |
Bill Passed (96-2) | Yea |
| 18 | 1 | 1/18/07 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 30 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 (No short title on file) To establish a Senate Office of Public Integrity. |
Amendment Rejected (27-71) | Nay |
| 17 | 1 | 1/18/07 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 20 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 (No short title on file) To strike a provision relating to paid efforts to stimulate grassroots lobbying. |
Amendment Agreed to (55-43) | Nay |
| 16 | 1 | 1/17/07 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 (No short title on file) In the nature of a substitute. |
Cloture Motion Rejected (51-46, 2/3 majority required) | Yea |
| 15 | 1 | 1/17/07 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 (No short title on file) To strengthen the gift and travel bans. |
Amendment Agreed to (88-9) | Yea |
| 14 | 1 | 1/17/07 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 81 to S.Amdt. 4 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 To permit travel hosted by preapproved 501(c)(3) organizations. |
Amendment Agreed to (51-46) | Yea |
| 13 | 1 | 1/17/07 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 65 to S.Amdt. 4 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 To prohibit lobbyists and entities that retain or employ lobbyists from throwing lavish parties honoring Members at party conventions. |
Amendment Agreed to (89-5) | Yea |
| 12 | 1 | 1/16/07 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 4 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 (No short title on file) To strengthen the gift and travel bans. |
Cloture Motion Agreed to (95-2, 2/3 majority required) | Yea |
| 11 | 1 | 1/16/07 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 11 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 (No short title on file) To strengthen earmark reform. |
Amendment Agreed to (98-0) | Yea |
| 10 | 1 | 1/16/07 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 44 to S.Amdt. 11 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 To strengthen earmark reform. |
Amendment Agreed to (98-0) | Yea |
| 9 | 1 | 1/12/07 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 10 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 (No short title on file) To increase the penalty for failure to comply with lobbying disclosure requirements. |
Amendment Agreed to (81-6) | Yea |
| 8 | 1 | 1/12/07 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 (No short title on file) To amend title 5, United States Code, to deny Federal retirement benefits to individuals convicted of certain offenses, and for other purposes. |
Amendment Agreed to (87-0) | Yea |
| 7 | 1 | 1/11/07 |
On the Motion (Motion to Instruct Sgt. at Arms) A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process. |
Motion Agreed to (90-6) | Yea |
| 6 | 1 | 1/11/07 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA DeMint Amdt. No. 13) To prevent government shutdowns. |
Motion Rejected (25-72, 3/5 majority required) | Nay |
| 5 | 1 | 1/11/07 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 11 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 (No short title on file) To strengthen earmark reform. |
Motion to Table Failed (46-51) | Yea |
| 4 | 1 | 1/10/07 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 (No short title on file) to prohibit authorized committees and leadership PACs from employing the spouse or immediate family members of any candidate or Federal office holder connected to the committee. |
Motion to Table Agreed to (54-41) | Nay |
| 3 | 1 | 1/10/07 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5 to S.Amdt. 3 to S. 1 (No short title on file) To modify the application of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to Indian tribes. |
Motion to Table Agreed to (56-40) | Yea |
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