U.S. Congress - Senator Tom Harkin, Iowa (D) 
Senator Thomas Harkin
Democrat • Iowa • 10th Term • Sworn In 1975
- 32 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 20 of 100) 1 Made Into Law (Ranks 2 of 100)
- 128 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 42 of 100) 2 Made Into Law (Ranks 15 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Al Franken
- Sen. Susan Collins
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Ben Nelson
- Sen. Jim DeMint
- Votes with party 90%
- Abstains: 1%
Person's Views
- Today: 28
- Past Seven Days: 176
- All-Time: 32,079
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
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S.2049 - Currency Optimization, Innovation, and National Savings ActIntroduced Jan 31, 2012 46 Views
A bill to improve the circulation of $1 coins, to remove barrier to the circulation of such coins, and for other purposes.
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S.2020 - Keeping All Students Safe ActIntroduced Dec 16, 2011 64 Views
A bill to protect all school children against harmful and life-threatening seclusion and restraint practices.
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S.1850 - Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2011Introduced Nov 10, 2011 28 Views
A bill to expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes.
Most Recent Co-Sponsored Bills
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S.2059 - Paying a Fair Share Act of 2012Introduced Feb 01, 2012 72 Views
A bill to reduce the deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers.
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S.2032 - Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers ActIntroduced Jan 23, 2012 73 Views
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education in order to protect students and taxpa...
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S.Res.349Senate Passed Dec 17, 2011 86 Views
A resolution commemorating and honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces and their families as the offic...
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
Nay
(against 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 Nay
(against 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 Nay
(against party)
Recent News Coverage
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02/08/12
CWA President Larry Cohen Is Pissed at Senate Democrats
It’s worse than it’s ever been. One of the senators voting against the bill was Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), who had a very different view of the bill, saying on the floor of the Senate, "My vote is to stand up against the notion that a federal agency and
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In These Times
02/08/12
Harkin Statement at HELP Committee Hearing: "The Promise of Accessible Technology: Challenges and Opportunities"
Feb 08, 2012 (Congressional Documents and Publications/ContentWorks via COMTEX) -- February 7, 2012 Contact: Justine Sessions / Kate Cyrul (202) 224-3254 Statement of Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) At the HELP Committee Hearing: "The Promise of ...
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TMCnet
02/07/12
The Moment of Truth Is Near
In 2009, when she was appointed U.S. Attorney, she drew harsh criticism. At the time Rose's supporters, including U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA), answered by minimizing her role in the Postville prosecutions. They claimed the trials were directed by the U.S .
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CWA President Larry Cohen Is Pissed at Senate Democrats
It’s worse than it’s ever been. One of the senators voting against the bill was Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), who had a very different view of the bill, saying on the floor of the Senate, "My vote is to stand up against the notion that a federal agency and
Harkin Statement at HELP Committee Hearing: "The Promise of Accessible Technology: Challenges and Opportunities"
Feb 08, 2012 (Congressional Documents and Publications/ContentWorks via COMTEX) -- February 7, 2012 Contact: Justine Sessions / Kate Cyrul (202) 224-3254 Statement of Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) At the HELP Committee Hearing: "The Promise of ...
The Moment of Truth Is Near
In 2009, when she was appointed U.S. Attorney, she drew harsh criticism. At the time Rose's supporters, including U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA), answered by minimizing her role in the Postville prosecutions. They claimed the trials were directed by the U.S .
Recent Blog Coverage
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02/07/12
NFB Testifies Before Senate Committee on Importance of Accessible ...
Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: “We would like to thank Senator Tom Harkin and the members of the HELP Committee for convening this hearing on an issue of critical importance to blind ...
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aqureshi
02/07/12
senate. merkley. bill to expedite reduction in u.s. forces in ...
Sen. Mark Begich (D-AK). Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM). Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA). Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD). Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND). Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL). Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). Sen. Tom Harkin ...
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Wiley
02/06/12
The Collected Works Of Tom Harkin | Grumpy Opinions
In the true spirit of winner-take-all class warfare, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the powerful Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pension Committee, suggested that the government force banks to write off bad ...
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NFB Testifies Before Senate Committee on Importance of Accessible ...
Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: “We would like to thank Senator Tom Harkin and the members of the HELP Committee for convening this hearing on an issue of critical importance to blind ...
senate. merkley. bill to expedite reduction in u.s. forces in ...
Sen. Mark Begich (D-AK). Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM). Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA). Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD). Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND). Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL). Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). Sen. Tom Harkin ...
The Collected Works Of Tom Harkin | Grumpy Opinions
In the true spirit of winner-take-all class warfare, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the powerful Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pension Committee, suggested that the government force banks to write off bad ...
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