Rep. Elijah Cummings
Democrat • 7th District, Maryland • 9th Term • Sworn In 1995
- 8 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 179 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 50 of 440)
- 183 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 59 of 440) 3 Made Into Law (Ranks 118 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Frank Pallone
- Rep. Walter Jones
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Dan Boren
- Rep. Tom Graves
- Votes with party 95%
- Abstains: 1%
Person's Views
- Today: 26
- Past Seven Days: 113
- All-Time: 20,985
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
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H.R.3202 - American Mariners Job Protection ActIntroduced Oct 17, 2011 8 Views
To amend title 46, United States Code, to require the Maritime Administrator, in making determinations regarding the non-availability of quali...
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H.R.2967 - Innovate to Deliver Act of 2011Introduced Oct 03, 2011 11 Views
To enhance the long-term profitability of the United States Postal Service through enhanced innovation, operational flexibility, workforce rea...
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H.R.2884 - USPS Retiree Health Benefits Prepayment Extension Act of 2011Introduced Oct 03, 2011 18 Views
To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend the deadline for the payment to be made by the United States Postal Service in 2011 in connect...
Most Recent Co-Sponsored Bills
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H.Res.538Introduced Feb 03, 2012 9 Views
Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2012, as National Cancer Prevention Day.
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H.R.3868Introduced Feb 01, 2012 23 Views
To grant the congressional gold medal to John H. Johnson in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the United States.
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H.R.3858Introduced Jan 31, 2012 38 Views
To provide that Members of Congress shall not receive a cost of living adjustment in pay during 2013.
Recent Voting History
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H.R.3521 Expedited Legislative Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act of 2011
On Passage: H R 3521 To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions, and for other purposesFebruary 08, 2012
Nay
(with party)
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H.R.3521 Expedited Legislative Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act of 2011
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 2 to H R 3521February 08, 2012
Aye
(against party)
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H.Res.540 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3521) to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 540 Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3521, the Expedited Legislative Line-Item Veto and Rescissions ActFebruary 08, 2012
Nay
(with party)
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02/09/12
Congressional panel wades into union dues battle
...many agree on worker rights. "Unions may not force their members to pay for political activities they disagree with," Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., said. "Unions are already subject to extensive administrative procedures and reporting requirements to ens
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02/09/12
Congressional panel wades into union dues battle
...many agree on worker rights. "Unions may not force their members to pay for political activities they disagree with," Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., said. "Unions are already subject to extensive administrative procedures and reporting requirements to ens
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FOX News
02/08/12
New Twist in Democrats’ Push for Mortgage Debt Relief
An internal dispute over this issue at Fannie was disclosed in a letter by Rep. Elijah Cummings (D., Md.) to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which regulates Fannie and Freddie Mac. Mr. Cummings is the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.
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Congressional panel wades into union dues battle
...many agree on worker rights. "Unions may not force their members to pay for political activities they disagree with," Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., said. "Unions are already subject to extensive administrative procedures and reporting requirements to ens
Congressional panel wades into union dues battle
...many agree on worker rights. "Unions may not force their members to pay for political activities they disagree with," Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., said. "Unions are already subject to extensive administrative procedures and reporting requirements to ens
New Twist in Democrats’ Push for Mortgage Debt Relief
An internal dispute over this issue at Fannie was disclosed in a letter by Rep. Elijah Cummings (D., Md.) to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which regulates Fannie and Freddie Mac. Mr. Cummings is the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.
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02/08/12
Cummings and Tierney Demand Answers from FHFA RE Principal ...
... Calls into Question DeMarco's Response to Congress Washington, DC (Feb. 8, 2012) – Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Committee Member … ... Cummings, Tierney Urge Iss
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02/08/12
Union dues: Workers debate if their money should go to campaigns
Rep. Elijah Cummings, the top Democrat on the committee, said unions already have “extensive administrative procedures and reporting requirements.” He argued that corporations should be subject to some of the same ...
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Mattias Gugel
02/08/12
Cummings and Tierney Demand Answers from FHFA
Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Committee Member John F. Tierney sent a letter to Edward DeMarco, the Acting Director of the Federal ...
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Cummings and Tierney Demand Answers from FHFA RE Principal ...
... Calls into Question DeMarco's Response to Congress Washington, DC (Feb. 8, 2012) – Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Committee Member … ... Cummings, Tierney Urge Iss
Union dues: Workers debate if their money should go to campaigns
Rep. Elijah Cummings, the top Democrat on the committee, said unions already have “extensive administrative procedures and reporting requirements.” He argued that corporations should be subject to some of the same ...
Cummings and Tierney Demand Answers from FHFA
Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Committee Member John F. Tierney sent a letter to Edward DeMarco, the Acting Director of the Federal ...
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