U.S. Congress - Senator Jay Rockefeller, West Virginia (D) 
Senator John Rockefeller
Democrat • West Virginia • 5th Term • Sworn In 1985
- 46 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 6 of 100) 1 Made Into Law (Ranks 2 of 100)
- 111 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 50 of 100) 1 Made Into Law (Ranks 31 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
- Sen. Susan Collins
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Ben Nelson
- Sen. Jim DeMint
- Votes with party 95%
- Abstains: 8%
Person's Views
- Today: 30
- Past Seven Days: 166
- All-Time: 31,919
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
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S.Res.358Senate Passed Jan 30, 2012 63 Views
A resolution expressing support for the designation of January 28, 2012, as "National Data Privacy Day".
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S.1657 - Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2011Introduced Jan 30, 2012 21 Views
A bill to amend the provisions of law relating to sport fish restoration and recreational boating safety, and for other purposes.
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S.Res.255Senate Passed Aug 02, 2011 10 Views
A resolution designating October 8, 2011, as "National Chess Day" to enhance awareness and encourage students and adults to engage in a game k...
Most Recent Co-Sponsored Bills
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S.2059 - Paying a Fair Share Act of 2012Introduced Feb 01, 2012 74 Views
A bill to reduce the deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers.
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S.Res.349Senate Passed Dec 17, 2011 89 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.2003 - Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011Introduced Dec 15, 2011 352 Views
A bill to clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detentio...
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
FAA Finally Ditching Old-School Radar for GPS
"The bill is the best news that the airline industry ever had," Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., said. "It will take us into a new era." The new GPS system is merely the start of an overall plan for a 50-percent growth in air traffic over the next decade.
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Tom's Guide
02/08/12
Manchin-McConnell football feud far from over
"No commitments were sought from me and no commitments were given," Boren said, referring to conversations he had with McConnell and West Virginia's senior senator, Jay Rockefeller. The fight highlights what is largely a dynamic unseen outside of the halls
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Charleston Gazette
02/08/12
Poor environmental scores for W.Va. delegation, one exception
An environmental group analyzed the voting records of members Congress, and while most of West Virginia's delegation received low scores, Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va. aced the environmental score card. The League of Conservation Voters announced their ...
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The State Journal
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FAA Finally Ditching Old-School Radar for GPS
"The bill is the best news that the airline industry ever had," Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., said. "It will take us into a new era." The new GPS system is merely the start of an overall plan for a 50-percent growth in air traffic over the next decade.
Manchin-McConnell football feud far from over
"No commitments were sought from me and no commitments were given," Boren said, referring to conversations he had with McConnell and West Virginia's senior senator, Jay Rockefeller. The fight highlights what is largely a dynamic unseen outside of the halls
Poor environmental scores for W.Va. delegation, one exception
An environmental group analyzed the voting records of members Congress, and while most of West Virginia's delegation received low scores, Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va. aced the environmental score card. The League of Conservation Voters announced their ...
Recent Blog Coverage
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02/07/12
Senate Passes Bill Allowing Airports To Evict TSA Screeners | The ...
“Many compromises were made to get us here,” Senator Jay Rockefeller, the West Virginia Democrat who is chairman of the commerce committee, said during debate. “Compromises in the present atmosphere are not easy.
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Publius
02/07/12
Senate Passes FAA Bill With Anti-Union Measure - SUPPORT OUR ...
Senators who voted for the bill, including Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.), the chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, praised it as a good compromise and a vital step forward for the country's air traffic control system.
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Fishalert
02/07/12
Senate Passes FAA Bill With Anti-Union Measure
Senators who voted for the bill, including Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.), the chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, praised it as a good compromise and a vital step forward for the country's air traffic control system.
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Senate Passes Bill Allowing Airports To Evict TSA Screeners | The ...
“Many compromises were made to get us here,” Senator Jay Rockefeller, the West Virginia Democrat who is chairman of the commerce committee, said during debate. “Compromises in the present atmosphere are not easy.
Senate Passes FAA Bill With Anti-Union Measure - SUPPORT OUR ...
Senators who voted for the bill, including Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.), the chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, praised it as a good compromise and a vital step forward for the country's air traffic control system.
Senate Passes FAA Bill With Anti-Union Measure
Senators who voted for the bill, including Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.), the chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, praised it as a good compromise and a vital step forward for the country's air traffic control system.
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