Legislation
The Library of Congress' THOMAS web site tracks legislation introduced in Congress. The THOMAS database includes the text of each bill, the bill's summary and status, Committee-referral, amendments, votes, and final disposition.
Senator Nelson's Legislation:
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Senator Nelson's Congressional Record Statements:
Congressional Record Statements in the 107th Congress
Congressional Record Statements in the 108th Congress
Congressional Record Statements in the 109th Congress
Congressional Record Statements in the 110th Congress
Congressional Record Statements in the 111th Congress
Senator Nelson's Voting Record:
The Secretary of the Senate keeps a record of every vote cast in the Senate. Listed below is Senator Nelson's voting record.
Vote No. Session Date |
Vote Question Description Result |
Position |
270 111 - 1 08/06/09 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3435 A bill making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program. Bill Passed (60-37) |
Nay |
269 111 - 1 08/06/09 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive Sec. 403(e)(1), S. Con. Res. 13 of 111th Congress re: H.R. 3435) A bill making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program. Motion Agreed to (60-37, 3/5 majority required) |
Nay |
268 111 - 1 08/06/09 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive Section 201, S. Con. Res. 21, 110th Congress re: Isakson Amdt. No. 2306) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an income tax credit for certain home purchases, and to transfer to the Treasury unobligated funds made available by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in the amount of the reduction in revenue resulting from such credit. Motion Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required) |
Yea |
267 111 - 1 08/06/09 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2303 to H.R. 3435 (No short title on file) To provide for a date certain for termination of the Troubled Asset Relief Program. Amendment Rejected (41-56) |
Yea |
266 111 - 1 08/06/09 |
On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA re: Coburn Amdt. No. 2304) To provide assistance to charities and families in need. Motion Rejected (41-56, 3/5 majority required) |
Yea |
265 111 - 1 08/06/09 |
On the Motion (Motion To Waive CBA re: Gregg Amdt. No. 2302) To protect the generations of tomorrow from paying for new cars today. Motion Rejected (46-51, 3/5 majority required) |
Yea |
264 111 - 1 08/06/09 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2301 to H.R. 3435 (No short title on file) In the nature of a substitute. Amendment Rejected (40-57) |
Yea |
263 111 - 1 08/06/09 |
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2300 to H.R. 3435 (No short title on file) To limit the provision of vouchers to individuals with adjusted gross incomes of less than $50,000 or joint filers with adjusted gross incomes of less than $75,000. Motion to Table Agreed to (65-32) |
Yea |
262 111 - 1 08/06/09 |
On the Nomination PN506 Sonia Sotomayor, of New York, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Nomination Confirmed (68-31) |
Yea |
261 111 - 1 08/04/09 |
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2997 A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (80-17) |
Yea |