U.S. Congress - Senator Ben Nelson, Nebraska (D) 
Senator Ben Nelson
Democrat • Nebraska • 2nd Term • Sworn In 2001
- 11 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 57 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 13 of 100)
- 76 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 62 of 100) 2 Made Into Law (Ranks 15 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Joe Manchin
- Sen. Susan Collins
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Maria Cantwell
- Sen. Rand Paul
- Votes with party 79%
- Abstains: 0%
Person's Views
- Today: 39
- Past Seven Days: 245
- All-Time: 44,785
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
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S.Res.270Senate Passed Oct 12, 2011 9 Views
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".
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S.Res.263Senate Passed Sep 13, 2011 15 Views
A resolution designating the week beginning September 11, 2011, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".
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S.1484 - Hyde and Related Amendments Codification ActIntroduced Aug 02, 2011 42 Views
A bill to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and to provide for conscience protections, and for other purposes.
Most Recent Co-Sponsored Bills
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S.Res.368Senate Passed Feb 06, 2012 33 Views
A resolution recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives in that ea...
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S.2068Introduced Feb 02, 2012 43 Views
A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance produc...
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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
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)
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02/08/12
Kerrey Won’t Run for Senate in Nebraska
Mr. Kerrey, a Democrat, was considering the comeback bid after a decade out of office and posed the most tangible threat to Republicans in Nebraska trying to win the seat of Senator Ben Nelson, who is retiring, and potentially upset Democrats ...
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New York Times Blogs
02/07/12
A political tip sheet for the rest of us outside the Washington Beltway
Sen. Ben Nelson, Nebraska's only Democrat in Congress, is retiring at the end of the year. SUPER PAC MONEY: _ 51: Amount, in millions, raised last year by American Crossroads and Crossroads GPS, two groups tied to Republican strategist Karl Rove.
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Minneapolis Star Tribune
02/07/12
Officials laud FAA bill
"This bill is a win for airports in Nebraska and across our country because it will help ensure that we have an effective, efficient and safe transportation network and will help put people to work on important infrastructure projects," Sen. Ben Nelson sai
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McCook Daily Gazette
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Kerrey Won’t Run for Senate in Nebraska
Mr. Kerrey, a Democrat, was considering the comeback bid after a decade out of office and posed the most tangible threat to Republicans in Nebraska trying to win the seat of Senator Ben Nelson, who is retiring, and potentially upset Democrats ...
A political tip sheet for the rest of us outside the Washington Beltway
Sen. Ben Nelson, Nebraska's only Democrat in Congress, is retiring at the end of the year. SUPER PAC MONEY: _ 51: Amount, in millions, raised last year by American Crossroads and Crossroads GPS, two groups tied to Republican strategist Karl Rove.
Officials laud FAA bill
"This bill is a win for airports in Nebraska and across our country because it will help ensure that we have an effective, efficient and safe transportation network and will help put people to work on important infrastructure projects," Sen. Ben Nelson sai
Recent Blog Coverage
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02/07/12
Officials laud FAA bill « AviaEd's Blog
“EAS represents a critical piece of the infrastructure that small towns rely on to stay connected to the global economy,” said Nelson, who is not related to Sen. Ben Nelson, a major proponent of the program. “This bill is a win for ...
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Lorena
02/07/12
ENVIRONMENTAL REPUBLICAN: GOP May Just Take the Senate
When Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., announced his retirement in December, the state immediately topped the list of open, competitive seats Democrats will have to defend in 2012. Without Kerrey, who served in the U.S. Senate ...
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Scott
02/07/12
Ex-Sen. Bob Kerrey Not Running Again for Nebraska Seat
Former Sen. Bob Kerrey says he won't seek the Democratic nomination to replace retiring Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska. Kerrey's announcement Tuesday shuts down hopes for a bid both parties called Democrats' best ...
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Officials laud FAA bill « AviaEd's Blog
“EAS represents a critical piece of the infrastructure that small towns rely on to stay connected to the global economy,” said Nelson, who is not related to Sen. Ben Nelson, a major proponent of the program. “This bill is a win for ...
ENVIRONMENTAL REPUBLICAN: GOP May Just Take the Senate
When Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., announced his retirement in December, the state immediately topped the list of open, competitive seats Democrats will have to defend in 2012. Without Kerrey, who served in the U.S. Senate ...
Ex-Sen. Bob Kerrey Not Running Again for Nebraska Seat
Former Sen. Bob Kerrey says he won't seek the Democratic nomination to replace retiring Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska. Kerrey's announcement Tuesday shuts down hopes for a bid both parties called Democrats' best ...
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On March 10, 2009 Ben Nelson was featured on the homepage of OpenCongress:
Centrist Democrat Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE) today told the <em><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/03/10/breaking-ben-nelson-oppos_n_173548.html"><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/03/10/breaking-ben-nelson-oppos_n_173548.html">Huffington Post</a></a></em> that he opposes the Employee Free Choice Act. "I'm not in favor of the bill as it -- I haven't seen exactly what was put in, but if what was put in is the same as it's been described, I'm not in support of that," he said. Nelson <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/3210">voted "aye"</a> last year on a motion to overcome a Republican filibuster of the bill.
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