U.S. Congress - Senator Tom Carper, Delaware (D) 
Senator Thomas Carper
Democrat • Delaware • 7th Term • Sworn In 1983
Current Term
2007 - 2012
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- 15 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 45 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 13 of 100)
- 82 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 57 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 59 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Michael Bennet
- Sen. Scott Brown
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Ben Nelson
- Sen. Jim DeMint
- Votes with party 92%
- Abstains: 0%
Campaign Contributions
This is a list of the top 10 industries giving campaign contributions to Tom Carper in 2009-2010, the most recent fundraising cycle for which we have campaign contribution data.*
| Industry | Individual | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance | $17,970 | $77,170 | $95,140 |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $31,567 | $18,630 | $50,197 |
| Pharmaceuticals/Health Products | $19,100 | $29,500 | $48,600 |
| Lobbyists | $35,258 | $620 | $35,878 |
| Employer Listed/Category Unknown | $33,175 | $0 | $33,175 |
| Health Services/HMOs | $0 | $32,500 | $32,500 |
| Chemical & Related Manufacturing | $2,400 | $27,540 | $29,940 |
| Health Professionals | $3,100 | $24,000 | $27,100 |
| Securities & Investment | $9,950 | $15,120 | $25,070 |
| Electric Utilities | $1,250 | $20,750 | $22,000 |
This is a list of the top 10 interest groups giving campaign contributions to Tom Carper in 2009-2010.*
| Interest Group | Individual | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance companies, brokers & agents (Insurance) |
$12,600 | $37,130 | $49,730 |
| Attorneys & law firms (Lawyers/Law Firms) |
$29,317 | $18,630 | $47,947 |
| Lobbyists & Public Relations (Lobbyists) |
$35,258 | $620 | $35,878 |
| Pharmaceutical manufacturing (Pharmaceuticals/Health Products) |
$11,700 | $22,500 | $34,200 |
| Employer listed but category unknown (Employer Listed/Category Unknown) |
$33,175 | $0 | $33,175 |
| Chemicals (Chemical & Related Manufacturing) |
$2,400 | $26,540 | $28,940 |
| Accident & health insurance (Insurance) |
$4,620 | $22,800 | $27,420 |
| Retired (Retired) |
$19,450 | $0 | $19,450 |
| Life insurance (Insurance) |
$750 | $15,000 | $15,750 |
| Restaurants & drinking establishments (Food & Beverage) |
$0 | $15,500 | $15,500 |
| Nursing homes (Hospitals/Nursing Homes) |
$1,200 | $13,370 | $14,570 |
| Outpatient health services (incl drug & alcohol) (Health Services/HMOs) |
$0 | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| US Postal Service unions & associations (Public Sector Unions) |
$0 | $12,750 | $12,750 |
| Gas & Electric Utilities (Electric Utilities) |
$1,000 | $11,630 | $12,630 |
| Other physician specialists (Health Professionals) |
$850 | $11,500 | $12,350 |
| Security brokers & investment companies (Securities & Investment) |
$2,750 | $9,000 | $11,750 |
| Trucking companies & services (Trucking) |
$0 | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| HMOs (Health Services/HMOs) |
$0 | $9,500 | $9,500 |
| Credit agencies & finance companies (Finance/Credit Companies) |
$1,190 | $8,000 | $9,190 |
| Medical supplies manufacturing & sales (Pharmaceuticals/Health Products) |
$7,200 | $1,500 | $8,700 |
| Venture capital (Securities & Investment) |
$5,000 | $3,500 | $8,500 |
| Health care services (Health Services/HMOs) |
$0 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Real Estate developers & subdividers (Real Estate) |
$7,400 | $0 | $7,400 |
| Railroads (Railroads) |
$0 | $7,000 | $7,000 |
| Accountants (Accountants) |
$200 | $6,650 | $6,850 |
Fundraisers
Below are the three latest fundraising events for Tom Carper.
When: November 29, 2011
What: Enterprise Council Lunch with Senator Carper
Where: TBA, Washington DC
Beneficiaries: Tom Carper
What: Enterprise Council Lunch with Senator Carper
Where: TBA, Washington DC
Beneficiaries: Tom Carper
When: March 09, 2011
What: Special Luncheon
Where: Bistro Bis
Host(s): Sam DePoy, Real Estate Investment Trusts PAC, American Resort Development Association PAC, Kirk Freeman
Beneficiaries: Tom Carper
Contributions: $1,000 PAC; $500 Individual
Make Checks Payable To: Carper for Senate
What: Special Luncheon
Where: Bistro Bis
Host(s): Sam DePoy, Real Estate Investment Trusts PAC, American Resort Development Association PAC, Kirk Freeman
Beneficiaries: Tom Carper
Contributions: $1,000 PAC; $500 Individual
Make Checks Payable To: Carper for Senate
When: January 26, 2011
What: 64th Birthday Celebration
Where: American Gas Association
Beneficiaries: Tom Carper
Contributions: $6,400 PAC/ Individual Chair; $640 PAC/ Individual Sponsor; $64 Individual
Make Checks Payable To: Carper for Senate
What: 64th Birthday Celebration
Where: American Gas Association
Beneficiaries: Tom Carper
Contributions: $6,400 PAC/ Individual Chair; $640 PAC/ Individual Sponsor; $64 Individual
Make Checks Payable To: Carper for Senate
Campaign contribution data provided by OpenSecrets.org, the nonpartisan guide to money in politics. * Contribution data is constantly being updated and this page may not be entirely up to date. For the most current info visit Tom Carper's OpenSecrets profile.
Official website: http://www.carper.senate.gov
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Address:
513 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
513 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2441
Fax: 202-228-2190
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