Senator Thomas Carper
Democrat • Delaware • 7th Term • Sworn In 1983
- 15 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 46 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: 12
- Past Seven Days: 124
- All-Time: 22,823
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
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S.Res.251Senate Passed Nov 16, 2011 18 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 78 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 25 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 35 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 29 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 20 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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On the Nomination (Confirmation Adalberto Jose Jordan, of Florida, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit)February 15, 2012
Aye
(with party)
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On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of Adalberto Jose Jordan, of Florida, to be U.S. Circuit Judge)February 13, 2012
Aye
(with party)
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S.1813 America Fast Forward Financing Innovation Act of 2011
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 1813)February 09, 2012
Aye
(with party)
Recent News Coverage
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02/15/12
How Small Business Owners Make Decisions
Business leaders and politicians here are thrilled. "This project will have a significant, positive economic impact on Delaware and the region," Delaware Senator Tom Carper said. "Investments like this one are critical to the long-term development of the .
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Huffington Post
02/15/12
Sanders, Leahy seek 'improvements' in postal bill
The panel's chairman, Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., and panel members Susan Collins, R-Maine, Tom Carper, D-Del., and Scott Brown, R-Mass., introduced legislation in November to help the postal service address its financial problems. The bill is ...
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Burlington Free Press
02/15/12
GE Invites You to Join a Discussion on Growing Opportunities in a Global Economy
Please see below for contact information to schedule an interview. Panels: 9:30 AM: Panel Discussion on the Future of Trade Policy -- Senator Tom Carper (DE) -- Thomas J. Donohue, CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce -- Governor Bob McDonnell (VA) -- John Rice ..
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CNBC
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How Small Business Owners Make Decisions
Business leaders and politicians here are thrilled. "This project will have a significant, positive economic impact on Delaware and the region," Delaware Senator Tom Carper said. "Investments like this one are critical to the long-term development of the .
Sanders, Leahy seek 'improvements' in postal bill
The panel's chairman, Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., and panel members Susan Collins, R-Maine, Tom Carper, D-Del., and Scott Brown, R-Mass., introduced legislation in November to help the postal service address its financial problems. The bill is ...
GE Invites You to Join a Discussion on Growing Opportunities in a Global Economy
Please see below for contact information to schedule an interview. Panels: 9:30 AM: Panel Discussion on the Future of Trade Policy -- Senator Tom Carper (DE) -- Thomas J. Donohue, CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce -- Governor Bob McDonnell (VA) -- John Rice ..
Recent Blog Coverage
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02/14/12
Action alert! Proposed House and Senate amendments could restrict ...
Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) is expected to offer an amendment that would “provide greater flexibility to state and local governments by expanding and extending the Federal Highway Administration's ability to authorize states to ...
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Staff
02/13/12
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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Jackie Napper
02/13/12
Obama's Budget Proposal includes many of Sen. Carper's Reforms ...
Carper's recommendations for comprehensive reform WASHINGTON – Today, Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Subcommittee that oversees the U.S. Postal Service, released the following statement reacting to ...
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Presort.com
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Action alert! Proposed House and Senate amendments could restrict ...
Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) is expected to offer an amendment that would “provide greater flexibility to state and local governments by expanding and extending the Federal Highway Administration's ability to authorize states to ...
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 ...
Obama's Budget Proposal includes many of Sen. Carper's Reforms ...
Carper's recommendations for comprehensive reform WASHINGTON – Today, Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Subcommittee that oversees the U.S. Postal Service, released the following statement reacting to ...
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