Arlen Specter

Arlen Specter

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Arlen Specter Congressional Service

Arlen Specter is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Pennsylvania. ARLEN served as a Senator for the state of Pennsylvania and served a total of 16 terms in congress.Arlen Specter participated in over 55 voting sessions, sponsored over 1665 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 3947 individual bills.

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Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Centrist
Arlen Specter supported a mix of tax cuts and increased spending to stimulate the economy, including support for the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Agriculture

Conservative
Specter generally supported agricultural subsidies and policies that benefited Pennsylvania's farming sector.

Immigration

Centrist
Specter advocated for comprehensive immigration reform, including pathways to citizenship and stronger border security.

Education

Centrist
He supported federal involvement in education to some extent, including increased funding for public schools and student financial aid.

Energy

Centrist
Specter supported a diversified energy strategy, including both traditional energy sources and investment in renewable energy.

Climate change

Centrist
He expressed support for efforts to address climate change through technology and regulations but was cautious about economic impacts.

Healthcare

Centrist
Specter was a proponent of expanding healthcare access and supported the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in 2009.

Housing

Centrist
He supported measures to stabilize the housing market, including assistance for homeowners and regulatory reform.

Transportation

Centrist
Specter supported federal investment in transportation infrastructure to boost economic growth and safety.

Veterans affairs

Centrist
Specter was a strong advocate for veterans, supporting improvements in healthcare and benefits for military personnel.

Voting rights

Centrist
Specter supported measures to ensure accessible and fair voting processes, though specific stances on reforms varied.
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Arlen Specter's Latest Votes

Congress 111 Vote 25 - A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Motion Agreed to (70-28)February 24, 2010
Congress 111 Vote 225 - In the nature of a substitute.
Motion Agreed to (61-38, 3/5 majority required)August 4, 2010
Congress 111 Vote 392 - In the nature of a substitute.
Point of Order Not Well Taken (39-60)December 23, 2009
Congress 111 Vote 391 - In the nature of a substitute.
Motion to Table Agreed to (57-42)December 23, 2009
Congress 111 Vote 388 - In the nature of a substitute.
Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-39, 3/5 majority required)December 22, 2009

Latest Bills

GREATER Act
Bill HR 2728April 17, 2025
Pecos Watershed Protection Act
Bill HR 2727April 17, 2025
Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act
Bill HR 2734April 17, 2025
Department of Homeland Security Climate Change Research Act
Bill HR 2674April 17, 2025
Florida Coastal Protection Act
Bill HR 2673April 17, 2025
Military Moms Act
Bill HR 2730April 17, 2025
Invest to Protect Act of 2025
Bill HR 2711April 17, 2025
Religious Workforce Protection Act
Bill HR 2672April 17, 2025
District of Columbia Electronic Transmittal of Legislation Act
Bill HR 2693April 17, 2025
Tax Fairness for Workers Act
Bill HR 2671April 17, 2025
A resolution designating March 25, 2002, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy".
Bill SRES 214January 16, 2023
Honoring the Passengers and Crew of United Flight 93 Act
Bill S 2924February 3, 2022
Honoring the Passengers and Crew of United Flight 93 Act
Bill S 1434January 16, 2023
Dairy Consumers and Producers Protection Act of 2001
Bill S 1157January 16, 2023
Pennsylvania Battlefields Protection Act of 1999
Bill S 581October 3, 2024
Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006
Bill S 2370December 15, 2023
A resolution designating June 3, 2001, as "National Child's Day".
Bill SRES 90January 16, 2023
A resolution designating the week beginning May 13, 2001, as "National Biotechnology Week".
Bill SRES 75January 16, 2023
A resolution designating October 18, 2002, as "National Mammography Day".
Bill SRES 326January 16, 2023
Resolution designating the month of September 2002 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
Bill SRES 325January 16, 2023