Senator Thomas Carper
Democrat • Delaware • 7th Term • Sworn In 1983
- 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%
Person's Views
- Today: 39
- Past Seven Days: 152
- All-Time: 22,738
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
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S.Res.251Senate Passed Nov 16, 2011 23 Views
A resolution expressing support for improvement in the collection, processing, and consumption of recyclable materials throughout the United S...
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S.1434 - Data Security Act of 2011Introduced Jul 28, 2011 57 Views
A bill to protect information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes.
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S.1409 - Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act of 2011Introduced Oct 19, 2011 29 Views
A bill to intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending.
Most Recent Co-Sponsored Bills
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S.Res.349Senate Passed Dec 17, 2011 81 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.1998 - Department of Homeland Security Improved Financial Accountability Act of 2011Introduced Dec 15, 2011 24 Views
A bill to obtain an unqualified audit opinion, and improve financial accountability and management at the Department of Homeland Security.
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S.1933 - Reopening American Capital Markets to Emerging Growth Companies Act of 2011Introduced Dec 14, 2011 27 Views
A bill to increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies.
Recent Voting History
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H.R.658 FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011
On the Conference Report (Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 658)February 06, 2012
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.658 FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011
On the Conference Report (Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 658)February 06, 2012
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.658 FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011
On the Conference Report (Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 658)February 06, 2012
Aye
(with party)
Recent News Coverage
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02/08/12
Governor Markell, DNREC Sec. O'Mara and Mayor Spencer unveil energy efficiency investments in Newport
They were joined by representatives of Delaware's Congressional Delegation of Senator Tom Carper, Senator Chris Coons and Congressman John Carney, and local contracting and construction companies that installed more than $107,000 in energy ...
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Newark Post
02/08/12
Congressional delegation secures funding for Delaware River dredging
Senator Coons, along with Bob Casey and Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania ... nearly $17 million for Delaware River dredging WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons (both D-Del.) today announced a total of $16.864 million in funding ...
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WGMD Radio
02/08/12
Carper seeks trip details from Postal Regulatory Commission chairman
As promised, Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., has formally asked Postal Regulatory Commission Chairman Ruth Goldway to justify all official travel since she assumed the position 2-1/2 years ago. In a letter sent today, Carper asked Goldway to provide ...
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Federal Times
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Governor Markell, DNREC Sec. O'Mara and Mayor Spencer unveil energy efficiency investments in Newport
They were joined by representatives of Delaware's Congressional Delegation of Senator Tom Carper, Senator Chris Coons and Congressman John Carney, and local contracting and construction companies that installed more than $107,000 in energy ...
Congressional delegation secures funding for Delaware River dredging
Senator Coons, along with Bob Casey and Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania ... nearly $17 million for Delaware River dredging WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons (both D-Del.) today announced a total of $16.864 million in funding ...
Carper seeks trip details from Postal Regulatory Commission chairman
As promised, Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., has formally asked Postal Regulatory Commission Chairman Ruth Goldway to justify all official travel since she assumed the position 2-1/2 years ago. In a letter sent today, Carper asked Goldway to provide ...
Recent Blog Coverage
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02/08/12
Around the U.S. in 50 Days: Delaware, DC and Maryland | RedState
Democratic incumbent Tom Carper, to read the liberal press in the First State, is not particularly popular. However, this seems to be the mantra every year in Delaware when it comes to a Senate race. The problem for the GOP ...
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davenj1 (Diary)
02/08/12
ABOVE THE LAW: A License To Steal | Franklin County Va. Patriots ...
Senator Tom Carper who is on the Senate Finance Services Committee, purchased health care stock that would benefit from the passage of Obamacare. Carper was the point man in pushing Obamacare during 2009.
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Rretta
02/07/12
Wild World Of Politics: Murkowski Lauds Democrats
Murkowski then listed Sen. Tom Carper, D-Delaware, and Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., who like Murkowski sits on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Murkowski has lost her leadership position in the ...
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Around the U.S. in 50 Days: Delaware, DC and Maryland | RedState
Democratic incumbent Tom Carper, to read the liberal press in the First State, is not particularly popular. However, this seems to be the mantra every year in Delaware when it comes to a Senate race. The problem for the GOP ...
ABOVE THE LAW: A License To Steal | Franklin County Va. Patriots ...
Senator Tom Carper who is on the Senate Finance Services Committee, purchased health care stock that would benefit from the passage of Obamacare. Carper was the point man in pushing Obamacare during 2009.
Wild World Of Politics: Murkowski Lauds Democrats
Murkowski then listed Sen. Tom Carper, D-Delaware, and Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., who like Murkowski sits on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Murkowski has lost her leadership position in the ...
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