U.S. Congress - Senator Mark Kirk, Illinois (R) 
Senator Mark Kirk
Republican • Illinois • 7th Term • Sworn In 2001
- 18 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 7 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 1 of 100)
- 159 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 26 of 100) 2 Made Into Law (Ranks 1 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. John Thune
- Sen. Ben Nelson
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Rand Paul
- Sen. Bernard Sanders
- Votes with party 88%
- Abstains: 32%
Sponsored Bills
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S.1902 - New Philadelphia, Illinois, Study ActIntroduced Nov 17, 2011 7 Views
A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the archeological site and surrounding land of the Ne...
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S.Res.331Introduced Nov 16, 2011 7 Views
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should "Go Big" in its attempts toward deficit reduction.
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S.1753 - International Travelers Bill of Rights Act of 2011Introduced Oct 20, 2011 9 Views
A bill to require operators of Internet websites that provide access to international travel services and market overseas vacation destination...
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S.1566 - Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools ActIntroduced Sep 15, 2011 13 Views
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding public charter schools.
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S.1551 - Medicare Common Access Card Act of 2011Introduced Sep 13, 2011 8 Views
A bill to establish a smart card pilot program under the Medicare program.
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S.Res.250Introduced Aug 02, 2011 6 Views
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the memorial park on Hero Street USA, in Silvis, Illinois, should be recognized as Hero S...
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S.1300 - Lincoln Legacy Infrastructure Development ActIntroduced Jun 30, 2011 37 Views
A bill to amend title 23, 45, and 49, United States Code, to encourage the use of private-public partnerships in transportation.
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S.1281 - Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2011Introduced Jun 27, 2011 14 Views
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit the transportation of horses in interstate transportation in a motor vehicle contain...
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S.1261 - Congressional Integrity and Pension Forfeiture Act of 2011Introduced Jun 22, 2011 3 Views
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to deny retirement benefits accrued by an individual as a Member of Congress if such individual i...
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S.Res.188Introduced May 18, 2011 5 Views
A resolution opposing State bailouts by the Federal Government.
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S.994 - State Ethics Law Protection Act of 2011Introduced May 12, 2011 3 Views
A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to protect States that have in effect laws or orders with respect to pay-to-play reform, and for...
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S.995 - Public Officials Accountability ActIntroduced May 12, 2011 0 Views
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit public officials from engaging in undisclosed self-dealing.
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S.879 - Iran Human Rights and Democracy Promotion Act of 2011Introduced May 04, 2011 14 Views
A bill to promote human rights and democracy in Iran.
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S.Res.80Senate Passed Mar 29, 2012 52 Views
A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the I...
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S.389 - Spending Control Act of 2011Introduced Feb 17, 2011 11 Views
A bill to establish the Grace Commission II to review and make recommendations regarding cost control in the Federal Government, and for other...
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S.Res.73Senate Passed Feb 17, 2011 2 Views
A resolution supporting democracy, universal rights, and the Iranian people in their peaceful call for a representative and responsive democra...
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S.209Introduced Jan 26, 2011 5 Views
A bill to prohibit the use of funds to transfer individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and certain ...
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S.147 - Great Lakes Water Protection ActIntroduced Jan 25, 2011 13 Views
A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a deadline for restricting sewage dumping into the Great Lakes and to fun...
Co-sponsored Bills
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S.Res.473Introduced May 24, 2012 42 Views
A resolution commending Rotary International and others for their efforts to prevent and eradicate polio.
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S.J.Res.41Introduced May 24, 2012 76 Views
A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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S.3250 - Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry Act of 2012Introduced May 24, 2012 52 Views
A bill to amend the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to provide for Debbie Smith grants for auditing sexual assault evidence backl...
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S.Res.475Senate Passed May 25, 2012 95 Views
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable E. James Abdnor, former United States Senator and Congressman from the State of South Dakota.
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S.3199 - JOLT Act of 2012Introduced May 17, 2012 100 Views
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to stimulate international tourism to the United States and for other purposes.
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S.3054 - Army Arsenal Strategic Workload Enhancement Act of 2012Introduced May 09, 2012 41 Views
A bill to provide strategic workload to Army arsenals in their function as a critical component of the organic defense industrial base.
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S.Res.451Senate Passed May 09, 2012 11 Views
A resolution recognizing the goals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the Un...
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S.Res.447Senate Passed May 08, 2012 16 Views
A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and administrators of charter schools across the United States for ongoing contri...
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S.Res.439Introduced Apr 25, 2012 44 Views
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC should eliminate the "adult entertainment" section of t...
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S.Res.429Introduced Apr 19, 2012 46 Views
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day.
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S.Res.428Introduced Apr 19, 2012 18 Views
A resolution condemning the Government of Syria for crimes against humanity, and for other purposes.
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S.2303 - Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act of 2012Introduced Apr 19, 2012 12 Views
A bill to require rulemaking by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to address considerations in evaluating the need ...
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S.2325 - Iron Dome Support ActIntroduced Apr 19, 2012 30 Views
A bill to authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system.
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S.2297Introduced Apr 18, 2012 15 Views
A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug.
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S.2242 - Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2012Introduced Mar 28, 2012 23 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and for other purposes.
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S.2233 - JOLT ActIntroduced Mar 27, 2012 41 Views
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to stimulate international tourism to the United States.
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S.2221 - Preserving America's Family Farms ActIntroduced Mar 21, 2012 26 Views
A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from finalizing a proposed rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 relating to child labor.
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S.Res.399 - Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide ResolutionIntroduced Mar 19, 2012 66 Views
A resolution calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects appropriate understanding and sensitiv...
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S.Res.398Senate Passed Mar 15, 2012 9 Views
A resolution recognizing the 191st anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.
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S.Res.395Senate Passed Mar 29, 2012 42 Views
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the NATO summit to be held in Chicago...
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S.Res.392Introduced Mar 08, 2012 17 Views
A resolution urging the Republic of Turkey to safeguard its Christian heritage and to return confiscated church properties.
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S.2165 - United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012Introduced Mar 06, 2012 32 Views
A bill to enhance strategic cooperation between the United States and Israel, and for other purposes.
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S.Res.385Introduced Mar 01, 2012 12 Views
A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge ...
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S.Res.380Introduced Feb 16, 2012 69 Views
A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of preventing the Government of Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons c...
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S.J.Res.36Introduced Apr 24, 2012 112 Views
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Nation...
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S.2046 - Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform ActIntroduced Jan 31, 2012 32 Views
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the requirements of the visa waiver program and for other purposes.
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S.J.Res.34Introduced Jan 23, 2012 12 Views
A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section...
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S.Res.349Senate Passed Dec 17, 2011 14 Views
A resolution commemorating and honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces and their families as the offic...
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S.2003 - Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011Introduced Feb 29, 2012 118 Views
A bill to clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detentio...
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S.2005 - Irish Immigration Recognition and Encouragement Act of 2011Introduced Dec 15, 2011 52 Views
A bill to authorize the Secretary of State to issue up to 10,500 E-3 visas per year to Irish nationals.
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S.1985 - Deficit Reduction Implementation ActIntroduced Dec 13, 2011 6 Views
A bill to allow a bipartisan group of Members of Congress to propose and have an up or down vote on a balanced deficit reduction bill pursuant...
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S.Res.347Senate Passed Dec 15, 2011 10 Views
A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Cancer Act of 1971 and the more than 12,000,000 survivors of cancer alive today ...
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S.1968Introduced Dec 08, 2011 22 Views
A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a pilot program to increase accountability with respect to outcomes of transpor...
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S.1959 - Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act of 2011Senate Passed Jan 06, 2012 30 Views
A bill to require a report on the designation of the Haqqani Network as a foreign terrorist organization and for other purposes.
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S.1947 - Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act of 2011Introduced Dec 06, 2011 13 Views
A bill to prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture, and for other purposes.
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S.1935 - March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act of 2011Introduced Dec 01, 2011 26 Views
A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of t...
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S.1925 - Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011Senate Passed Apr 26, 2012 121 Views
A bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994.
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S.1932Introduced Dec 01, 2011 26 Views
A bill to require the Secretary of State to act on a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.
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S.Res.332Senate Passed Nov 17, 2011 4 Views
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of American Education Week.
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S.1884 - School Access to Emergency Epinephrine ActIntroduced Nov 17, 2011 30 Views
A bill to provide States with incentives to require elementary schools and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to admin...
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S.Res.327Senate Passed Nov 16, 2011 3 Views
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.
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S.1871 - STOCK bill ("STOCK Act")Introduced Dec 01, 2011 17 Views
A bill to prohibit commodities and securities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress, to require additional reporting by ...
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S.Res.320Senate Passed Nov 10, 2011 5 Views
A resolution designating November 26, 2011, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally ...
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S.1824 - Private Company Flexibility and Growth ActIntroduced Mar 06, 2012 16 Views
A bill to amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration under that Act, and for other purposes.
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S.1762 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011Introduced Oct 31, 2011 5 Views
A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities and to amend the Internal Revenue Co...
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S.1760 - Pill Mill Crackdown Act of 2011Introduced Oct 20, 2011 10 Views
A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for increased penalties for operators of pill mills, and for other purposes.
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S.1720 - Regulatory Responsibility for Our Economy ActIntroduced Oct 18, 2011 69 Views
A bill to provide American jobs through economic growth.
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S.1718 - Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011Introduced Oct 17, 2011 11 Views
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims.
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S.1726 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011Introduced Oct 20, 2011 15 Views
A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.
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S.1679 - Budget Reform Act of 2011Introduced Oct 11, 2011 15 Views
A bill to ensure effective control over the Congressional budget process.
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