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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.

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

To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8322April 19, 2026
Space Exploration Research Act
Bill S 2351April 18, 2026
RED Tape Act
Bill HR 6398April 18, 2026
FENCES Act
Bill HR 6409April 18, 2026
A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.
Bill S 4344April 18, 2026
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Member of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses relating to sexual abuse shall not be eligible for retirement benefits based on that individual's Member service, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4343April 18, 2026
SAFER Transport Act
Bill HR 8267April 18, 2026
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Bill HR 4219April 18, 2026
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Bill HR 6251April 18, 2026
Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
Bill HR 7288April 18, 2026
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