Senator Al Franken (1951 - )In Congress 2009-Present
Legislation Sponsored or Cosponsored by Senator Al Franken
S.3364 [112th]
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Latest Title: Bring Jobs Home Act Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] (Introduced 07/09/2012) Cosponsors: 15 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 07/19/12 Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 42. Record Vote Number: 181. (consideration: CR S5189; text: CR S5189) S.Res.500 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of equal educational opportunities for all wome... Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (Introduced 06/20/2012) Cosponsors: 41 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 06/20/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4375-4377; text as passed Senate: CR S4375-4376; text of measure as introduced: CR S4373-4374) S.Res.475 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable E. James Abdnor, former United States Senator and Congressman from the State of South Dakota. Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (Introduced 05/24/2012) Cosponsors: 99 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 05/25/12 Message on Senate action sent to the House. S.3220 [112th]
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Latest Title: Paycheck Fairness Act Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] (Introduced 05/22/2012) Cosponsors: 37 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 06/05/12 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S3714) S.2343 [112th]
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Latest Title: Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of 2012 Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] (Introduced 04/24/2012) Cosponsors: 22 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Failed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Failed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 05/24/12 Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 365. S.2231 [112th]
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Latest Title: A bill to amend the Federal Credit Union Act, to advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] (Introduced 03/22/2012) Cosponsors: 21 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 03/26/12 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 340. S.2230 [112th]
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Latest Title: Paying a Fair Share Act of 2012 Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (Introduced 03/22/2012) Cosponsors: 16 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 04/16/12 Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 65. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2313) S.2204 [112th]
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Latest Title: Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (Introduced 03/19/2012) Cosponsors: 19 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 03/29/12 Cloture on the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 63. (consideration: CR S2199; text: CR S2199) S.Res.387 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution celebrating Black History Month. Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (Introduced 03/01/2012) Cosponsors: 22 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 03/01/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1368-1369; text as passed Senate: CR S1368-1369; text of measure as introduced: CR S1208) S.Res.360 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by designating January 2012 as "National Stalking Awareness Month". Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (Introduced 01/31/2012) Cosponsors: 5 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 01/31/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S222-224; text as passed Senate: CR S222; text of measure as introduced: CR S213) S.Res.349 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution commemorating and honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces and their families as the official combat mission in Iraq draws to a close. Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (Introduced 12/17/2011) Cosponsors: 99 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 12/17/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8759-8760; text as passed Senate: CR S8759; text of measure as introduced: CR H8775-8776) S.Res.329 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 11/16/2011) Cosponsors: 11 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 11/16/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7629-7630; text as passed Senate: CR S7630; text of measure as introduced: CR S7619-7620) S.1769 [112th]
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Latest Title: Rebuild America Jobs Act Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (Introduced 10/31/2011) Cosponsors: 23 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 11/03/11 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure under the order of 11/2/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 49. Record Vote Number: 195. (consideration: CR S7113) S.1721 [112th]
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Latest Title: SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act of 2011 Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (Introduced 10/17/2011) Cosponsors: 5 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 10/21/11 Held at the desk. S.Res.277 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution recognizing the month of October 2011 as "National Principals Month". Sponsor: Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN] (Introduced 09/23/2011) Cosponsors: 8 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 09/23/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5934-5936; text as passed Senate: CR S5934; text of measure as introduced: CR S5950) S.1619 [112th]
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Latest Title: Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] (Introduced 09/22/2011) Cosponsors: 22 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 10/12/11 Held at the desk. S.Res.271 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Charles H. Percy, former Senator for the State of Illinois. Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard [D-IL] (Introduced 09/19/2011) Cosponsors: 99 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 09/19/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5729-5730; text as passed Senate: CR S5730; text of measure as introduced: CR S5728) S.Res.268 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Malcolm Wallop, former Senator for the State of Wyoming. Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] (Introduced 09/15/2011) Cosponsors: 99 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 09/15/11 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5669-5673; text as passed Senate: CR S5669-5670; text of measure as introduced: CR S5689) S.Res.257 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Mark O. Hatfield, former United States Senator for the State of Oregon. Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (Introduced 09/06/2011) Cosponsors: 99 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 09/06/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5344; text as passed Senate: CR S5344; text of measure as introduced: CR S5343) S.Res.240 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution condemning the horrific attacks on government buildings in Oslo, Norway, and a youth camp on Utoya Island, Norway, on July 22, 2011, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (Introduced 07/27/2011) Cosponsors: 99 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 07/27/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4970; text as passed Senate: CR S4970; text of measure as introduced: CR S4962) S.Res.237 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding coming together as a Nation and ceasing all work or other activity for a moment of remembrance beginning at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on September 11, 2011, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the terrorist a... Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] (Introduced 07/22/2011) Cosponsors: 99 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 07/22/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4836-4837; text as passed Senate: CR S4836; text of measure as introduced: CR S4850) S.Res.203 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution recognizing "National Foster Care Month" as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.... Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] (Introduced 05/26/2011) Cosponsors: 16 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 05/27/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3462; text as passed Senate: CR S3462; text of measure as introduced: CR S3454) S.1125 [112th]
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Latest Title: USA PATRIOT Act Improvements Act of 2011 Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] (Introduced 05/26/2011) Cosponsors: 13 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 06/06/11 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 71. S.Res.189 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution recognizing and honoring Harmon Killebrew and expressing the condolences of the Senate to his family on his death. Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] (Introduced 05/18/2011) Cosponsors: 3 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 05/18/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3114-3116; text as passed Senate: CR S3115-3116; text of measure as introduced: CR S3112-3113) S.940 [112th]
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Latest Title: Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (Introduced 05/10/2011) Cosponsors: 28 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 05/17/11 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure, under the order of 5/16/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S3039)