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Edward M. Kennedy

Edward M. Kennedy

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Edward M. Kennedy Congressional Service

Edward M. Kennedy is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Massachusetts. EDWARD served as a Senator for the state of Massachusetts and served a total of 25 terms in congress.

Edward M. Kennedy participated in over 50 voting sessions, sponsored over 2552 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 6975 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Edward Kennedy supported progressive economic policies, advocating for increased minimum wages, tax reforms benefiting the middle and lower-income families, and measures to reduce income inequality.

Agriculture

Liberal

Kennedy supported farm bills that included assistance for small farmers, funding for agricultural research, and environmental conservation programs.

Immigration

Liberal

Kennedy was an advocate for comprehensive immigration reform, including pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and measures to protect immigrant rights.

Education

Liberal

He promoted increased federal funding for education, support for public schools, and policies aimed at making higher education more affordable.

Energy

Liberal

Kennedy supported increased federal investment in renewable energy sources and policies aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Climate change

Liberal

He strongly advocated for environmental protection, supporting legislation aimed at addressing climate change and promoting sustainable energy solutions.

Healthcare

Extremely liberal

Kennedy was a prominent advocate for universal healthcare and played a key role in expanding healthcare coverage and services.

Housing

Liberal

He supported measures to increase affordable housing options and provide housing assistance to low-income families.

Transportation

Liberal

Kennedy advocated for increased investment in public transportation infrastructure and policies aimed at improving transportation safety and accessibility.

Veterans affairs

Liberal

He supported improved benefits and services for veterans, including healthcare access and educational opportunities.

Voting rights

Liberal

Kennedy was a strong proponent of voting rights protections and supported legislation aimed at ensuring equal access to voting.

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Edward M. Kennedy's Latest Votes

Congress 111 Vote 29 - To clarify that new paperwork and enrollment barriers are not created in the Express Lane Enrollment option and that income may be determined by Express Lane agencies based on State income tax records or returns.
Amendment Agreed to (55-43)January 29, 2009
Congress 111 Vote 27 - To provide an above-the-line Federal income tax deduction for health care costs of certain children in an amount comparable to the average federal share of the benefit provided to any non-citizen child for medical assistance or child health assistance.
Amendment Rejected (40-58)January 29, 2009
Congress 111 Vote 26 - To codify regulations specifying that an unborn child is eligible for child health assistance.
Amendment Rejected (39-59)January 29, 2009
Congress 111 Vote 22 - To reinstate the crowd out policy agreed to in section 116 of H.R. 3963 (CHIPRA II), as agreed to and passed by the House and Senate.
Amendment Rejected (42-56)January 28, 2009
Congress 111 Vote 20 - To ensure redistributed funds go towards coverage of low-income children or outreach and enrollment of low-income children, rather than to States that will use the funds to cover children from higher income families.
Motion to Table Agreed to (64-33)January 28, 2009

Latest Bills

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Bill HR 8800June 20, 2026
Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act
Bill HR 6028June 19, 2026
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4784June 19, 2026
Government Bailout Prevention Act
Bill S 4629June 19, 2026
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Bill S 4668June 19, 2026
NO FAKES Act of 2026
Bill S 4591June 19, 2026
Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2026
Bill S 4730June 19, 2026
Safer Choice Program Authorization Act of 2026
Bill S 4664June 19, 2026
Cameras in the Courtroom Act
Bill S 1146June 19, 2026
ORBITS Act of 2025
Bill S 1898June 19, 2026
Refugee Act of 1979
Bill S 643July 3, 2024
A concurrent resolution to correct technical errors in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 3448.
Bill SCONRES 117January 16, 2023
Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2001
Bill S 964July 12, 2018
Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2001
Bill S 625January 17, 2023
Economic Security Act of 2002
Bill S 2892January 16, 2023
Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006
Bill S 2370December 15, 2023
A resolution to designate the week begining june 3, 2001, as "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week".
Bill SRES 92January 16, 2023
A resolution designating June 3, 2001, as "National Child's Day".
Bill SRES 90January 16, 2023
A resolution honoring the "Whidbey 24" for their professionalism, bravery, and courage.
Bill SRES 80January 16, 2023
A resolution designating May 1, 2001, as "National Child Care Worthy Wage Day".
Bill SRES 79January 16, 2023