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William S. Cohen

William S. Cohen

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

William S. Cohen Congressional Service

William S. Cohen is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Maine. WILLIAM served as a Senator for the state of Maine and served a total of 9 terms in congress.

William S. Cohen participated in over 5 voting sessions, sponsored over 558 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2954 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

William Cohen, a former Republican senator, supported free trade agreements and fiscal conservatism, advocating for policies that encourage economic growth and reduce government spending.

Agriculture

Centrist

William Cohen generally supported policies that benefited agricultural trade and aimed at maintaining a balance between agricultural production and environmental regulation.

Immigration

Centrist

William Cohen maintained a moderate position on immigration, supporting some measures for border security while also recognizing the need for immigration reform.

Education

Centrist

Cohen supported efforts to improve education standards and accountability, advocating for federal support in education while respecting state control over education systems.

Energy

Centrist

Cohen supported diversified energy policies, including the development of domestic energy resources and investment in technological innovation.

Climate change

Centrist

William Cohen acknowledged the importance of addressing climate change, supporting policies that encourage environmental responsibility while considering economic impacts.

Healthcare

Conservative

Cohen was generally supportive of market-based healthcare reforms, emphasizing the need to control costs and improve efficiency in the healthcare system.

Housing

Centrist

Cohen advocated for policies that support affordable housing development and addressed the need for investment in housing infrastructure.

Transportation

Centrist

Cohen supported infrastructure improvements and investment in modernization of transportation systems to enhance economic growth and connectivity.

Veterans affairs

Centrist

William Cohen prioritized veterans' benefits and services, advocating for policies that ensure adequate support and healthcare for veterans.

Voting rights

Centrist

Cohen supported measures aimed at ensuring fair and accessible voting processes, aligning with steps to protect electoral integrity.

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William S. Cohen's Latest Votes

Congress 103 Vote 283 - To certify continued progress on Russian troop withdrawal from Latvia and Estonia.
Amendment Agreed to (97-1)September 23, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 279 - To reduce the amount appropriated for fiscal year 1994 for community development grants of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Amendment Rejected (48-51)September 22, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 277 - To reduce funding for the National Service Initiative to authorized levels.
Motion to Table Failed (45-55)September 22, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 273 - To reduce the appropriation for Selective Service System salaries and expenses.
Motion to Table Agreed to (58-41)September 21, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 272 - To reduce the appropriation for the implementation of the space station program by $1,446,000,000 for the purposes of reducing the deficit in the Federal budget.
Motion to Table Agreed to (59-40)September 21, 1993

Latest Bills

Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Bill HRES 1336June 4, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Bill HCONRES 86June 4, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Bill HCONRES 103June 4, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7726) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under such Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7892) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require to the Secretary of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to review each FAFSA to determine whether the FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8872) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families, strengthen program integrity guardrails for State expenditure of funds, require measurement of improper payments, and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1333June 4, 2026
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit any person who has citizenship or nationality of, or otherwise owes allegiance to, a country other than the United States from serving as a Representative or Senator in Congress, a Judge of the Supreme Court or any inferior court, an Ambassador, public Minister or Consul, or any other officer of the United States which requires the advice and consent of the Senate, or the President or Vice President unless the person formally and permanently relinquishes such citizenship, nationality, or allegiance.
Bill HJRES 194June 4, 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's initiative to transition the United States-Israel relationship toward mutual defense cooperation and joint economic investment, recognizing the contributions of Israel to joint military operations against Iran, and condemning the global rise of antisemitism.
Bill HRES 1339June 4, 2026
Supporting the designation of June as Family Month.
Bill HRES 1338June 4, 2026
Recognizing the contributions of academic medicine and observing Academic Medicine Week from June 8 through 12, 2026.
Bill HRES 1337June 4, 2026
Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment.
Bill HRES 1335June 4, 2026
Reaffirming the Nation's commitment to one Nation Under God in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Bill HRES 1334June 4, 2026
Violence Against Women Act of 1993
Bill S 11February 2, 2024