United States Senator Orrin G. Hatch
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Issues & Legislation     Voting Record   Selections » Current Congress Congress 108 107 106 105 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement 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 More Info :: View the Senator's Statement