US Senator Orrin Hatch

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H.R.6061 Secure Fence Act of 2006
The Secure Fence Act authorizes building 700 miles – nearly 10 times the fencing currently in place – of double-layered fencing at specific, targeted locations along the southern border. The measure would also require the Department of Homeland Security to maintain operational control over the entire border through a virtual fence – using cameras, ground sensors, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or UAVs, and integrated surveillance technology. Finally, this legislation looks at how we can strengthen our border personnel’s authority to disable fleeing vehicles. The Senate approved H.R. 6061 by a 80 to 19 vote.
Voted on 09/29/2006
Voted :: Yea
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H.R.5631 Dept. of Defense Appropriations Conference Report
H.R. 5631 provides $9 million for key military infrastructure in Utah, a 2.2-percent, across-the-board pay raise for military personnel and funds key readiness programs critical to the War on Terror, including $70 billion in emergency appropriations for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The spending bill also includes a continuing resolution to provide temporary funding for programs whose Fiscal Year 2007 appropriations bills have not yet been enacted. The Senate passed H.R. 5631 with a 100 to 0 vote.
Voted on 09/29/2006
Voted :: Yea
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S.3930 Military Commissions Act
The Military Commissions Act is a legislative fix for the Supreme Court's ruling in , which invalidated the military commissions that were being used to prosecute war criminals at Guantanamo Bay. The legislation allows the Central Intelligence Agency to continue its program for questioning key terrorist leaders and operatives to thwart terrorist attacks. It also provides a legal framework for prosecuting terrorists who the United States captures on the fields of battle. The Military Commissions Act guarantees that every terrorist will receive a full and fair trial, consistent with America’s obligations under international and domestic law.
Voted on 09/28/2006
Voted :: Yea
PN358 Confirmation of Alice S. Fisher
Confirmation of Alice S. Fisher of Virginia to be Assistant Attorney General.
Voted on 09/20/2006
Voted :: Yes
H.R. 4954 Security and Accountability For Every Port Act or the SAFE Port Act
A bill to improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses, and for other purposes.
Voted on 09/14/2006
Voted :: Yea
H.R. 5631 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007
A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.
Voted on 09/07/2006
Voted :: Yea
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SAMDT.4907 Conrad Amendment to H.R. 5631
To enhance intelligence community efforts to bring Osama bin Laden and other key leaders of al Qaeda to the justice they deserve.
Voted on 09/07/2006
Voted :: Yea
S. 3711 Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006
A bill to enhance the energy independence and security of the United States by providing for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources in the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes.
Voted on 09/01/2006
Voted :: Yea
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H.R. 4 Pension Protection Act of 2006
A bill to provide economic security for all Americans, and for other purposes.
Voted on 08/03/2006
Voted :: Yea
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S.A. 4848 Coburn Amendment to H.R. 5631
To require notice to Congress and the public on earmarks of funds available to the Department of Defense.
Voted on 08/03/2006
Voted :: Yea
S. 403 Child Custody Protection Act
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions.
Voted on 07/25/2006
Voted :: Yea
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S. 2766 John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Voted on 07/22/2006
Voted :: Yea
H.R. 810 Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research.
Voted on 07/18/2006
Voted :: Yea
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S. 2754 Alternative Pluripotent Stem Cell Therapies Enhancement Act
A bill to derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not knowingly harm embryos.
Voted on 07/18/2006
Voted :: Yea
S. 3504 Fetus Farming Prohibition Act of 2006
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the solicitation or acceptance of tissue from fetuses gestated for research purposes, and for other purposes.
Voted on 07/18/2006
Voted :: Yea
H.R. 5441 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007
A bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Securityfor the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.
Voted on 07/13/2006
Voted :: Yea
S.J.Res 12 Flag Protection Amendment
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
Voted on 06/28/2006
Voted :: Yea
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S.A. 4261 Chambliss Amdt. to Defense Authorization Bill
To authorize multiyear procurement of F-22A fighter aircraft and F-119 engines, saving as much as $335 million for fighters maintained at Hill Air Force Base in Utah.
Voted on 06/22/2006
Voted :: Yea
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S.A. 4320 Levin Amendment to Defense Authorization Bill
To state the sense of Congress on United States policy on Iraq, providing a timetable for withdrawal.
Voted on 06/22/2006
Voted :: Nay
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H.R. 8 Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act
A cloture motion on a bill to make the repeal of the estate tax permanent.
Voted on 06/08/2006
Voted :: Yea
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S. 147 Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act
On a cloture motion for a bill to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians and to provide a process for the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian governing entity. Senator Hatch has a special place in his heart for the Native Hawaiian people in Hawaii, in Utah, and throughout the country. He counts Senators Inouye and Akaka as friends. He was concerned, however, about the constitutionality of this bill. The Department of Justice issued a strongly worded letter urging the Senate not to adopt the legislation, and given that, he thought that it was not appropriate to move forward on this bill.
Voted on 06/08/2006
Voted :: Nay
SJ Res. 1 Marriage Protection Act
A motion to invoke cloture on a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States defining marriage as only the relationship between one man and one woman.
Voted on 06/07/2006
Voted :: Yea
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Confirmation Brett M. Kavanaugh
Confirmation of Brett M. Kavanaugh of Maryland to be a U.S. Circuit appeals judge for the D.C. Circuit.
Voted on 05/26/2006
Voted :: Yea
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Confirmation of General Michael V. Hayden
Confirmation General Michael V. Hayden, U.S. Air Force, to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Voted on 05/26/2006
Voted :: Yea
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S. 2611 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006
A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes, as amended.
Voted on 05/25/2006
Voted :: Nay
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Confirmation Brett M. Kavanaugh
Confirmation of Brett M. Kavanaugh of Maryland to be a U.S. Circuit appeals judge for the D.C. Circuit.
Voted on 05/25/2006
Voted :: Yea
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S. 22 Medical Care Access Protection Act of 2006
A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system.
Voted on 05/08/2006
Voted :: Yea
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S. 23 Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act
A motion to move forward with a bill to improve women's access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the delivery of obstetrical and gynecological services.
Voted on 05/08/2006
Voted :: Yea
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S.C.Res.83 Senate Budget 2007
A resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the U.S. government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. The budget resolution would cut the deficit in half within five years. In relative terms, the deficit is projected to be 1.8 percent of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) by 2008 and just 1.3 percent by 2010.
Voted on 03/16/2006
Voted :: Yea
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H.R.3199 Reauthorization of USA PATRIOT Act
Senate votes 89-10 to reauthorize the PATRIOT Act, to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes.
Voted on 03/02/2006
Voted :: Yea
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S.2271 USA PATRIOT Act Amendments
A bill to clarify that individuals who receive FISA orders can challenge nondisclosure requirements, that individuals who receive national security letters are not required to disclose the name of their attorney, that libraries are not wire or electronic communication service providers unless they provide specific services, and for other purposes.
Voted on 03/01/2006
Voted :: Yea
H.R.4297 Tax Relief Act of 2005
An extension of President Bush's tax cuts, which include - among other provisions - a tax deduction for higher education expenses through 2009, a deduction for corporate contributions of computer technology and equipment for educational purposes through 2007, and an extension of tax credits for increased research activities through 2007.
Voted on 02/02/2006
Voted :: Yea
Confirmation of Judge Samuel Alito to Justice of the Supreme Court
Senate approves Samuel Alito of New Jersey to the Supreme Court in a 58-42 vote.
Voted on 01/31/2006
Voted :: Yea
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H.R.2528 Military Construction Appropriations
Making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. The Senate passed the conference report by unanimous consent. The measure includes funding for a software development and support center at Hill Air Force Base, new missile storage facilities at HAFB, and a new veterans nursing home.
Voted on 11/18/2005
Voted :: Yea
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S.2020 Tax Relief Act of 2005
S. 2020, the Tax Relief Act of 2005, would prevent a dramatic tax increase on middle-class Americans and contains a Hatch-sponsored provision to extend the research tax credit for another year, a tax provision critical to Utah's technology and research companies. The bill passed the Senate by a 64 to 33 vote.
Voted on 11/18/2005
Voted :: Yea
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S.1783 Pension Security and Transparency Act of 2005
S. 1783, the Pension Security and Transparency Act of 2005, would strengthen and improve the nation’s private-pension system, and included provisions pushed by Senator Hatch that would benefit employers in Utah. The bill passed by a 58 to 41 vote.
Voted on 11/16/2005
Voted :: Yea
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S.1042 Defense Authorization Act
S. 1042 authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy. The measure includes Hatch-sponsored language that encourages the Air Force to continue its six-year depot maintenance investment plan critical to Hill Air Force Base.
Voted on 11/15/2005
Voted :: Yea
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H.R.2419 2006 Energy and Water Appropriations
The conference report to H.R. 2419 provides funding for energy and water development projects for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006. The report includes many Utah projects, including money for research on oil shale and clean coal projects. Senate approved the bill 84 to 4.
Voted on 11/14/2005
Voted :: Yea
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S.1932 Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation Act
S. 1932 aims to reduce Federal spending by $39 billion over the next five years. The measure passed the Senate by a 52 to 47 vote.
Voted on 11/03/2005
Voted :: Yea
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H.R.3673 Katrina Relief Appropriations
H. R. 3673 provides $51.8 billion to finance the growing relief effort for those affected by Hurricane Katrina. The money comes on top of an initial $10.5 billion appropriation signed Sept. 2. Senate approved the bill 97 to 0.
Voted on 09/08/2005
Voted :: Yea
H.R.3 Transportation Equity Act
This bill authorizes funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes. The comprehensive highway measure allocates $286.5 billion over five years to support investment in our nation’s highways and transit systems. The measure allocates approximately $282 million each year to invest in Utah’s highways systems over the next five years. Utah’s delegation secured $430 million over five years tied to specific high-priority transit and highway projects throughout the state. Senate approved the bill 91 to 4.
Voted on 07/29/2005
Voted :: Yea
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S.397 Firearms Manufacturers Protection bill
S. 397 would shield gun manufacturers, dealers and importers from lawsuits. The legislation would not protect anyone who sold or transferred a firearm knowing it was intended to be used for a crime of violence or drug trafficking, or anyone who knowingly violated state or federal laws applicable to the marketing or sale of firearms, when the violation resulted in harm. It also would exempt cases in which proper use resulted in physical injury, death or property damage because of a defect in the firearm. The Senate approved the bill 65 to 31.
Voted on 07/29/2005
Voted :: Yea
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H.R.2361 2006 Interior Appropriations
The conference report to H.R. 2361 provides funding for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006. The bill contains many Utah-related provisions, including a PILT funding increase, a BLM policy for oil shale development, and money for several Utah water and land projects. The Senate approved the bill 99 to 0.
Voted on 07/29/2005
Voted :: Yea
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H.R.6 Energy Policy Act of 2005
H.R. 6 is a bipartisan energy bill that would bring the United States more affordable sources of energy and greater energy security. This bill contains several provisions sponsored by Senator Hatch that could make Utah a central figure in the nation’s energy strategy. Hatch was a member of the Senate-House negotiating team that agreed to the comprehensive energy bill. Senate approved the bill 74 to 26.
Voted on 07/29/2005
Voted :: Yea
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S.1307 DR-CAFTA Free Trade Agreement
S. 1307 would implement a free trade agreement between the United States, Central America, and the Dominican Republic. The measure passed the Senate with a 54 to 45 vote.
Voted on 06/30/2005
Voted :: Yea
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H.R.6 Energy Bill
H.R. 6 is a comprehensive energy bill containing a number of provisions to increase energy production, increase conservation, diversify fuel supply and employ new technologies, several of which were authored by Senator Hatch. The Senate voted 85 to 12 in support of the bill.
Voted on 06/28/2005
Voted :: Yea
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H.R.3 Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2005
H.R. 3 is a multi-year transportation bill that provides $295 billion in the nation’s transportation infrastructure. In 2004, Utah received $254 million in federal highway funding, yet UDOT maintains the state is unable to increase capacity or maintain existing infrastructure at this level of funding. In response, Hatch voted to increase total federal funding in the multi-year transportation bill by $11.2 billion, which would raise Utah’s portion from the $269 million originally included in the bill to $282 million. The Senate approved H.R. 3 with a 89 to 11 vote.
Voted on 05/17/2005
Voted :: Yea
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H.R.1268 Emergency Supplemental for FY 2005
Legislation makes Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, for FY 2005, including $63 million dollars in flood relief for Southern Utah to complete recovery work on the area’s river beds. Senate voted to approve H.R. 1268 with a 100 to 0 vote.
Voted on 05/10/2005
Voted :: Yea
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Congressional Budget Resolution
H.Con.Res. 95 establishes the Congressional Budget for FY 2006, and sets budget levels for fiscal years 2007 through 2010. A summary of the budget may be viewed at http://www.senate.gov/~budget. Senate voted to approve the House-Senate compromise budget by a 52 to 47 vote.
Voted on 04/28/2005
Voted :: Yea
Senate Budget Resolution
Senate voted 51 to 49 to pass the Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 18), which sets the Congressional budget for FY2006.
Voted on 03/17/2005
Voted :: Yea
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S.306 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
With a 98 to 0 vote the Senate passed The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2005, which would prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment.
Voted on 03/17/2005
Voted :: Yea
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S.256 Bankruptcy Reform Bill
This legislation requires those who can to repay their debts by implementing a means test, preserving the option of bankruptcy for those who truly need it. Additionally, the bill provides a “safe harbor” exempting those who fall below a median income from the means test and allowing them to move forward to file bankruptcy. Senate approved the bill by a 74 to 25 vote.
Voted on 03/10/2005
Voted :: Yea
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Nomination of Michael Chertoff to be Secretary of Homeland Security
Judge Michael Chertoff was confirmed by the Senate with a 98 to 0 vote.
Voted on 02/15/2005
Voted :: Yea
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S.5 Class Action Fairness Act
Senate voted 72 to 26 to pass the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005, which would shift many class action suits from state courts to federal courts and protect injured parties from unfair settlements made on their behalf by plaintiffs’ attorneys.
Voted on 02/10/2005
Voted :: Yea
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Nomination of Alberto Gonzales to be U.S. Attorney General
Judge Alberto Gonzales, former Legal Counsel for the White House, was confirmed by the Senate with a 60 to 36 vote.
Voted on 02/03/2005
Voted :: Yea
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Nomination of Condoleeza Rice to be Secretary of State
Dr. Condoleeza Rice, former National Security Advisor to President George W. Bush, was confirmed by the Senate with a 85 to 13 vote.
Voted on 01/26/2005
Voted :: Yea
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H.R.4818 Omnibus Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2005
Passed by a 65 to 30 vote. Legislation includes $388.4 billion in discretionary funding for the following nine appropriations bills that had yet to be signed into law for Fiscal Year 2005: Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-State-Judiciary, Foreign Operations, Interior, Energy and Water, Labor-HHS-Education, Legislative Branch, Transportation-Treasury, and Veterans Affairs-HUD.
Voted on 11/20/2004
Voted :: Yea
H.R.4520 American Jobs Creation Act
Conference Report agreed to by a 69 to 17 vote. This legislation makes corrections to U.S. tax laws in order to bring them in line with international trade rules, along with provisions to help companies create and maintain jobs.
Voted on 10/11/2004
Voted :: Yea
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S.2845 National Intelligence Reform Act
Senate version passed by a vote of 96 to 2. This bill would reform the intelligence community and the intelligence-related activities of the U.S. government.
Voted on 10/06/2004
Voted :: Yea
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H.R.1308 Working Families Tax Relief Act
Conference report agreed to by 92-3 vote. The bill would extend the $1,000 child tax credit, tax breaks for married couples, and other tax measures aimed at reducing the tax burden of the middle class.
Voted on 09/23/2004
Voted :: Yea
H.R.4567 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act
Passed by a vote of 93-0. H.R. 4567 provides appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005.
Voted on 09/14/2004
Voted :: Yea
H.R.4613 Department of Defense Appropriations Act
Conference report accepted by a vote of 96-0. Legislation appropriates funding for Pentagon and Energy Department defense programs for Fiscal Year 2005. The Senate-passed bill must be reconciled with the House-passed bill before final passage.
Voted on 07/22/2004
Voted :: Yea
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H.R.4520 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Amendment
Accepted by a 78-15 vote. S.Admt. 3562 to the American Jobs Creation Act (H.R. 4520) is designed to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority to regulate tobacco products, to eliminate the Federal quota and price support programs for tobacco, and to provide assistance to quota holders, tobacco producers, and tobacco-dependent communities.
Voted on 07/15/2004
Voted :: Yea
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S.J.Res.40 Federal Marriage Amendment
Motion to invoke cloture on S.J.Res. 40 rejected, 48-50 (requires 60 votes). This measure would amend the Constitution to maintain the institution of marriage between a man and a woman.
Voted on 07/14/2004
Voted :: Yea to Invoke Cloture
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S.2062 Class Action Fairness Act
Motion to invoke cloture on S. 2062 rejected, 50-47 (requires 60 votes). The legislation aims to correct reported abuses of class action litigation in state courts.
Voted on 07/08/2004
Voted :: Yea to Invoke Cloture
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S.2400 Base Closure Delay Amendment
Rejected by a 47-49 vote. S.Admt. 3158 to the Defense Authorizations bill (S. 2400) designates that the 2005 base closure round shall apply solely to military installations located outside the United States and proposes a base closure round in 2007 on military installations located inside the United States.
Voted on 05/21/2004
Voted :: Yea
S.15 Project Bioshield Act of 2004
Legislation would speed development of tests, treatments and vaccines for bioterror agents.
Voted on 05/19/2004
Voted :: Yea
H.R.1350 IDEA Act of 2004
Reauthorizes appropriations through FY 2009 to programs designed to help educate individuals with disabilities.
Voted on 05/13/2004
Voted :: Yea
S.1637 The Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act
S. 1637 makes corrections to U.S. tax laws in order to bring them in line with international trade rules. Several provisions authored by Senator Hatch were in the bill, including: the CLEAR Act, which encourages consumers to purchase advanced technology automobiles (such as hybrid electric vehicles), alternative fuels and alternative-fuel vehicles; an extension of the Research Tax Credit, which is designed to spur investment in research-related jobs; and a provision to bring fairness in taxation to the American archery industry, which employs more than 500 Utahns.
Voted on 05/11/2004
Voted :: Yea
S.2290 The Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2004
Motion to invoke cloture on S. 2290 rejected, 50-47 (requires 60 votes). The legislation would create a fair and efficient system to resolve claims of victims for bodily injury caused by asbestos exposure.
Voted on 04/22/2004
Voted :: Yea to Invoke Cloture
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S.2329 Crime Victims' Rights Act
Passed 96-1. Legislation would afford crime victims certain basic rights, including protection from the accused, notice of public criminal proceedings, and fair treatment and respect for dignity and privacy.
Voted on 04/22/2004
Voted :: Yea
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H.R.4 Personal Responsibility and Individual Development for Everyone (PRIDE) Act
Motion to invoke cloture on H.R. 4 rejected, 51-47 (requires 60 votes). Legislation would reauthorize and enhance 1996 welfare reform legislation, which has helped to move millions of welfare recipients toward self-sufficiency.
Voted on 04/01/2004
Voted :: Yea to Invoke Cloture
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H.R.4 Welfare Child Care Funding Amendment
An amendment to the welfare reauthorization bill, H.R. 4 (S.Admt. 2937), that would add $6 billion more in child care funding.
Voted on 03/30/2004
Voted :: Yea
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H.R.1997 Unborn Victims of Violence Act
Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004 or Laci and Conner's Law - Provides that persons who commit certain Federal violent crimes and thereby cause the death of, or bodily injury to, a child who is in utero shall be guilty of a separate offense. Requires the punishment for that separate offense to be the same as provided under Federal law for that conduct had that injury or death occurred to the unborn child's mother.
Voted on 03/25/2004
Voted :: Yea
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S.1637 Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act
Motion to invoke cloture on S. 1637 rejected, 51-47 (requires 60 votes). The bill would amend international tax law to comply with the World Trade Organization rulings on the FSC/ETI benefit in a manner that preserves jobs and production activities in the United States.
Voted on 03/24/2004
Voted :: Yea to Invoke Cloture
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S.1805 Assault Weapons Ban Reauthorization
An amendment to S. 1805 (S.Amdt. 2637) that would provide for a 10-year extension of the assault weapons ban.
Voted on 03/02/2004
Voted :: Nay
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S.1805 Gun Show Criminal Background Checks
An amendment to S. 1805 (S.Admt. 2636) that would require a criminal background check on all firearms transactions at events that provide a venue for the sale, offer for sale, transfer, or exchange or firearms.
Voted on 03/02/2004
Voted :: Nay
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S.2061 Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act of 2003
Motion to invoke cloture on S. 2061 rejected, 48-45. The bill would establish provisions regulating lawsuits for health care liability claims related to the provision of obstetrical or gynecological goods or services.
Voted on 02/24/2004
Voted :: Yea to Invoke Cloture
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S.1072 Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2003
Authorizes funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs through Fiscal Year 2009.
Voted on 02/12/2004
Voted :: Yea
H.R.2673 FY 2004 Omnibus Appropriations
Consolidated appropriations legislation that covers Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-State, District of Columbia, Foreign Operations, Labor-HHS-Education, Transportation-Treasury, VA-HUD, and Miscellaneous Appropriations and Offsets.
Voted on 01/22/2004
Voted :: Yea
H.R.1 Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act of 2003
A bill to strengthen and improve Medicare, including providing America’s 41 million Medicare beneficiaries with prescription drug coverage.
Voted on 11/25/2003
Voted :: Yea
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H.R.6 Energy Bill Conference Report
Bill to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes.
Voted on 11/21/2003
Voted :: Yea
H.R.2559 Military Construction Appropriations Act of 2004
Making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes.
Voted on 11/12/2003
Voted :: Yea

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