U.S. Senate roll-call positions

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1,174 captured recordsJanuary 22, 1997–February 25, 2003

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This archive covers every numbered U.S. Senate roll call in the listed service period. Each entry links to its canonical Senate page, and it never infers a position from attendance, silence, sponsorship, or a voice vote.

Procedural votes, amendments, nominations, resolutions, final-passage votes, executive actions, and official statements remain separately labeled. A statement or department announcement is not converted into a legislative vote or proof that the officeholder personally performed the underlying work.

Archive status: Partial capture—missing records remain excluded from completeness claims

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These are descriptive counts from captured official records, not an ideology, effectiveness, or intent score. Subject labels are navigation aids assigned from official measure text. A vote does not establish why the candidate voted that way or support for every provision in a measure.

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  1. Final passageNot voting

    S. 151 — An Act to prevent child abduction and the sexual exploitation of children, and for other purposes.

    Congress 108 · Session 1 · Senate vote 35 · Bill Passed (84-0)

    What this issue meant

    An Act to prevent child abduction and the sexual exploitation of children, and for other purposes.

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    Question: On Passage of the Bill S. 151

    Official description: An Act to prevent child abduction and the sexual exploitation of children, and for other purposes.

    Vote result: Bill Passed (84-0)

    Reed (D-RI), Not Voting

  2. Other recorded voteVoted yes

    H.J.Res. 2 — Joint Resolution making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes.

    Congress 108 · Session 1 · Senate vote 34 · Conference Report Agreed to (76-20)

    What this issue meant

    Joint Resolution making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes.

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    Question: On the Conference Report H.J.Res. 2

    Official description: Joint Resolution making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes.

    Vote result: Conference Report Agreed to (76-20)

    Reed (D-RI), Yea

  3. NominationVoted yes

    PN26 — Robert A. Junell, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas

    Congress 108 · Session 1 · Senate vote 33 · Nomination Confirmed (91-0)

    What this issue meant

    Robert A. Junell, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas

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    Question: On the Nomination PN26

    Official description: Robert A. Junell, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas

    Vote result: Nomination Confirmed (91-0)

    Reed (D-RI), Yea

  4. NominationVoted yes

    PN28 — S. James Otero, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California

    Congress 108 · Session 1 · Senate vote 32 · Nomination Confirmed (94-0)

    What this issue meant

    S. James Otero, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California

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    Question: On the Nomination PN28

    Official description: S. James Otero, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California

    Vote result: Nomination Confirmed (94-0)

    Reed (D-RI), Yea

  5. NominationVoted yes

    PN17 — John R. Adams, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio

    Congress 108 · Session 1 · Senate vote 31 · Nomination Confirmed (91-0)

    What this issue meant

    John R. Adams, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio

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    Question: On the Nomination PN17

    Official description: John R. Adams, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio

    Vote result: Nomination Confirmed (91-0)

    Reed (D-RI), Yea

  6. ResolutionVoted yes

    S.Res. 45 — A resolution commemorating the Columbia Astronauts.

    Congress 108 · Session 1 · Senate vote 30 · Resolution Agreed to (95-0)

    What this issue meant

    A resolution commemorating the Columbia Astronauts.

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    Question: On the Resolution S.Res. 45

    Official description: A resolution commemorating the Columbia Astronauts.

    Vote result: Resolution Agreed to (95-0)

    Reed (D-RI), Yea

  7. NominationVoted yes

    PN2 — Gordon England, of Texas, to be Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security

    Congress 108 · Session 1 · Senate vote 29 · Nomination Confirmed (99-0)

    What this issue meant

    Gordon England, of Texas, to be Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security

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    Question: On the Nomination PN2

    Official description: Gordon England, of Texas, to be Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security

    Vote result: Nomination Confirmed (99-0)

    Reed (D-RI), Yea

  8. ResolutionVoted no

    H.J.Res. 2 — Joint Resolution making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes.

    Congress 108 · Session 1 · Senate vote 28 · Joint Resolution Passed (69-29)

    What this issue meant

    Joint Resolution making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes.

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    Question: On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 2

    Official description: Joint Resolution making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes.

    Vote result: Joint Resolution Passed (69-29)

    Reed (D-RI), Nay

  9. AmendmentVoted no on amendment

    Motion to Table Lautenberg Amdt. No. 192 · Amendment S.Amdt. 192

    Congress 108 · Session 1 · Senate vote 27 · Motion to Table Agreed to (53-45)

    What this amendment vote meant

    To increase the appropriation for the Hazardous Substance Superfund.

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    Question: On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 192 to H.J.Res. 2 (Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003)

    Official description: To increase the appropriation for the Hazardous Substance Superfund.

    Statement of purpose: To increase the appropriation for the Hazardous Substance Superfund.

    Vote result: Motion to Table Agreed to (53-45)

    Reed (D-RI), Nay

  10. AmendmentVoted yes on amendment

    Mikulski Amdt. No. 247 · Amendment 247

    Congress 108 · Session 1 · Senate vote 26 · Amendment Rejected (47-50)

    What this amendment vote meant

    To prohibit funds to be used to establish, apply, or enforce certain goals relating to Federal employees and public-private competitions or work force conversions, and for other purposes.

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    To prohibit funds to be used to establish, apply, or enforce certain goals relating to Federal employees and public-private competitions or work force conversions, and for other purposes.

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    Question: On the Amendment S.Amdt. 247 to S.Amdt. 61 to H.J.Res. 2 (Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003)

    Official description: To prohibit funds to be used to establish, apply, or enforce certain goals relating to Federal employees and public-private competitions or work force conversions, and for other purposes.

    Statement of purpose: To prohibit funds to be used to establish, apply, or enforce certain goals relating to Federal employees and public-private competitions or work force conversions, and for other purposes.

    Vote result: Amendment Rejected (47-50)

    Reed (D-RI), Yea

  11. AmendmentVoted no on amendment

    Thomas Amdt. No. 246 · Amendment 246

    Congress 108 · Session 1 · Senate vote 25 · Amendment Agreed to (50-48)

    What this amendment vote meant

    To propose a substitute.

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    To propose a substitute.

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    Question: On the Amendment S.Amdt. 246 to S.Amdt. 61 to H.J.Res. 2 (Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003)

    Official description: To propose a substitute.

    Statement of purpose: To propose a substitute.

    Vote result: Amendment Agreed to (50-48)

    Reed (D-RI), Nay

  12. AmendmentVoted no on amendment

    Motion to Table Cantwell Amdt. No. 108 · Amendment S.Amdt. 108

    Congress 108 · Session 1 · Senate vote 24 · Motion to Table Agreed to (50-48)

    What this amendment vote meant

    To increase appropriations for workforce investment activities.

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    Question: On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 108 to H.J.Res. 2 (Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003)

    Official description: To increase appropriations for workforce investment activities.

    Statement of purpose: To increase appropriations for workforce investment activities.

    Vote result: Motion to Table Agreed to (50-48)

    Reed (D-RI), Nay

  13. AmendmentVoted no on amendment

    Motion to Table McCain Amdt. No. 230 · Amendment S.Amdt. 230

    Congress 108 · Session 1 · Senate vote 23 · Motion to Table Agreed to (67-30)

    What this amendment vote meant

    To reduce the total construction general account in the Corps of Engineers, Flood Control, Mississippi River and Tributaries, etc., account by $14,750,000 and restore the appropriation for the Yazoo Basin Backwater Pumping Plant to the $250,000 level recommended by the President.

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    Question: On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 230 to H.J.Res. 2 (Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003)

    Official description: To reduce the total construction general account in the Corps of Engineers, Flood Control, Mississippi River and Tributaries, etc., account by $14,750,000 and restore the appropriation for the Yazoo Basin Backwater Pumping Plant to the $250,000 level recommended by the President.

    Statement of purpose: To reduce the total construction general account in the Corps of Engineers, Flood Control, Mississippi River and Tributaries, etc., account by $14,750,000 and restore the appropriation for the Yazoo Basin Backwater Pumping Plant to the $250,000 level recommended by the President.

    Vote result: Motion to Table Agreed to (67-30)

    Reed (D-RI), Nay

  14. AmendmentVoted yes on amendment

    Motion To Table McCain Amdt. No. 214 · Amendment S.Amdt. 214

    Congress 108 · Session 1 · Senate vote 22 · Motion to Table Agreed to (62-34)

    What this amendment vote meant

    To require completion of the feasibility study required by Public Law 105-245, and the other requirements of that law relating to construction of an emergency outlet at Devils Lake, North Dakota, before any appropriated funds are spent for the project.

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    Question: On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 214 to H.J.Res. 2 (Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003)

    Official description: To require completion of the feasibility study required by Public Law 105-245, and the other requirements of that law relating to construction of an emergency outlet at Devils Lake, North Dakota, before any appropriated funds are spent for the project.

    Statement of purpose: To require completion of the feasibility study required by Public Law 105-245, and the other requirements of that law relating to construction of an emergency outlet at Devils Lake, North Dakota, before any appropriated funds are spent for the project.

    Vote result: Motion to Table Agreed to (62-34)

    Reed (D-RI), Yea

  15. AmendmentVoted yes on amendment

    Motion to Waive CBA Re: Clinton Amdt. No. 89 · Amendment S.Amdt. 89

    Congress 108 · Session 1 · Senate vote 21 · Motion Rejected (41-56, 3/5 majority required)

    What this amendment vote meant

    To improve health care under the medicare and medicaid programs.

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    Question: On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Clinton Amdt. No. 89)

    Official description: To improve health care under the medicare and medicaid programs.

    Statement of purpose: To improve health care under the medicare and medicaid programs.

    Vote result: Motion Rejected (41-56, 3/5 majority required)

    Reed (D-RI), Yea

  16. AmendmentVoted no on amendment

    Motion to Table Kennedy Amdt. No. 123 · Amendment S.Amdt. 123

    Congress 108 · Session 1 · Senate vote 20 · Motion to Table Agreed to (51-46)

    What this amendment vote meant

    To increase funding for reducing health disparities and promoting minority health.

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    Question: On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 123 to H.J.Res. 2 (Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003)

    Official description: To increase funding for reducing health disparities and promoting minority health.

    Statement of purpose: To increase funding for reducing health disparities and promoting minority health.

    Vote result: Motion to Table Agreed to (51-46)

    Reed (D-RI), Nay

  17. AmendmentVoted yes on amendment

    Feingold Amdt. No. 200 · Amendment 200

    Congress 108 · Session 1 · Senate vote 19 · Amendment Rejected (36-61)

    What this amendment vote meant

    To restrict funds made available for IMET assistance for Indonesian military personnel to "Expanded International Military Education and Training" assistance unless certain conditions are met.

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    To restrict funds made available for IMET assistance for Indonesian military personnel to "Expanded International Military Education and Training" assistance unless certain conditions are met.

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    Question: On the Amendment S.Amdt. 200 to H.J.Res. 2 (Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003)

    Official description: To restrict funds made available for IMET assistance for Indonesian military personnel to "Expanded International Military Education and Training" assistance unless certain conditions are met.

    Statement of purpose: To restrict funds made available for IMET assistance for Indonesian military personnel to "Expanded International Military Education and Training" assistance unless certain conditions are met.

    Vote result: Amendment Rejected (36-61)

    Reed (D-RI), Yea

  18. AmendmentVoted no on amendment

    Motion To Table Specter Amdt. No. 68 · Amendment S.Amdt. 68

    Congress 108 · Session 1 · Senate vote 18 · Motion to Table Agreed to (64-31)

    What this amendment vote meant

    To provide special minimum funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained pursuant to collective bargaining agreements.

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    Question: On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 68 to H.J.Res. 2 (Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003)

    Official description: To provide special minimum funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained pursuant to collective bargaining agreements.

    Statement of purpose: To provide special minimum funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained pursuant to collective bargaining agreements.

    Vote result: Motion to Table Agreed to (64-31)

    Reed (D-RI), Nay

  19. AmendmentVoted no on amendment

    Motion To Table Nelson(FL) Amdt. No. 97 · Amendment S.Amdt. 97

    Congress 108 · Session 1 · Senate vote 17 · Motion to Table Agreed to (48-46)

    What this amendment vote meant

    To make additional appropriations for emergency relief activities.

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    Question: On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 97 to H.J.Res. 2 (Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003)

    Official description: To make additional appropriations for emergency relief activities.

    Statement of purpose: To make additional appropriations for emergency relief activities.

    Vote result: Motion to Table Agreed to (48-46)

    Reed (D-RI), Nay

  20. AmendmentVoted yes on amendment

    Motion To Waive C.B.A. RE: Reed Amdt. No. 40 · Amendment S.Amdt. 40

    Congress 108 · Session 1 · Senate vote 14 · Motion Rejected (45-49, 3/5 majority required)

    What this amendment vote meant

    To expend the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002.

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    Question: On the Motion (Motion To Waive C.B.A. RE: Reed Amdt. No. 40)

    Official description: To expend the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002.

    Statement of purpose: To expend the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002.

    Vote result: Motion Rejected (45-49, 3/5 majority required)

    Reed (D-RI), Yea

  21. Other recorded voteVoted yes

    H.R. 4461 — A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes.

    Congress 106 · Session 2 · Senate vote 277 · Conference Report Agreed to (86-8)

    What this issue meant

    A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes.

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    Question: On the Conference Report H.R. 4461

    Official description: A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes.

    Vote result: Conference Report Agreed to (86-8)

    Reed (D-RI), Yea

  22. ResolutionVoted yes

    H.J.Res. 111 — A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes.

    Congress 106 · Session 2 · Senate vote 276 · Joint Resolution Passed (90-1)

    What this issue meant

    A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes.

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    Question: On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 111

    Official description: A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes.

    Vote result: Joint Resolution Passed (90-1)

    Reed (D-RI), Yea

  23. Other recorded voteVoted yes

    H.R. 4205 — To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2001 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 theArmed Forces, and for other purposes.

    Congress 106 · Session 2 · Senate vote 275 · Conference Report Agreed to (90-3)

    What this issue meant

    To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2001 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 theArmed Forces, and for other purposes.

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    Question: On the Conference Report H.R. 4205

    Official description: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2001 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 theArmed Forces, and for other purposes.

    Vote result: Conference Report Agreed to (90-3)

    Reed (D-RI), Yea

  24. Other procedural voteVoted yes

    H.R. 4205 — To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2001 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 theArmed Forces, and for other purposes.

    Congress 106 · Session 2 · Senate vote 274 · Motion Agreed to (84-9, 3/5 majority required)

    What this issue meant

    To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2001 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 theArmed Forces, and for other purposes.

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    Question: On the Motion (Motion To Waive CBA RE: Conference Report )

    Official description: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2001 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 theArmed Forces, and for other purposes.

    Vote result: Motion Agreed to (84-9, 3/5 majority required)

    Reed (D-RI), Yea

  25. Other recorded voteVoted yes

    H.R. 4516 — A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes.

    Congress 106 · Session 2 · Senate vote 273 · Conference Report Agreed to (58-37)

    What this issue meant

    A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes.

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    Question: On the Conference Report H.R. 4516

    Official description: A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes.

    Vote result: Conference Report Agreed to (58-37)

    Reed (D-RI), Yea