Foreign Affairs

I believe that the United States has a unique opportunity to positively influence the rule of law, economic development, human rights, and trade of other countries.  We must maintain relations with the international community so we can fight terrorism in a coordinated fashion. In doing so, we not only can make the world more stable, but we can also learn from other countries’ experiences to improve our domestic policy.

Nov 29 Bingaman Talks to New Mexico Radio Reporters About Lame Duck Session
Jun 30 Bingaman: Senate Approves Petraeus Nomination
Jun 29 Bingaman: Armed Services Committee Approves Petraeus Nomination
Jun 23 Bingaman Reacts to President's Decision to Ask General Petraeus to Lead Troops in Afghanistan
Mar 29 N.M. Delegation Urges Enhanced Border Patrol Presence in State's 'Boot Heel'
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Mar 01 Protecting Consumers
Feb 01 U.S. Senate: Taking Action
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Apr 20 A New Border Security Framework
Mar 11 Deaths of Women in Guatemala
Mar 03 National Peace Corps Week
Aug 29 Guest Worker Program
Jul 18 Bingaman Floor Speech on Iraq
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Full Listing of Senator Jeff Bingaman: Foreign Affairs Statements

This Congress Statements | Last Congress Statements

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Jan 24 An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
May 01 A resolution expressing the sympathy of the Senate to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala, and encouraging the United States to work with Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes.
Jun 17 A joint resolution to provide for the reconsideration and revision of the proposed constitution of the United States Virgin Islands to correct provisions inconsistent with the Constitution and Federal law.
Jan 20 Republic of the Marshall Islands Supplemental Nuclear Compensation Act of 2010
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Full Listing of Senator Jeff Bingaman: Foreign Affairs Legislation

This Congress: Legislation Sponsored | Legislation Cosponsored
Last Congress: Legislation Sponsored | Legislation Cosponsored

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Highlights

Sep 29 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
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Only a small number of votes are highlighted here. See this listing of votes on the U.S. Senate website for for a full record.

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GLOSSARY

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INTRO TO THE SENATE

The Senate is an institution of deliberation and compromise. [MORE]

HOW LAWS ARE MADE

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