U.S. Congress - Rep. Bennie Thompson, Mississippi (D) 
Rep. Bennie Thompson
Democrat • 2nd District, Mississippi • 10th Term • Sworn In 1993
- 14 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 132 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 50 of 440)
- 134 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 225 of 440) 2 Made Into Law (Ranks 303 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. James Clyburn
- Rep. Walter Jones
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Dan Boren
- Rep. Edward Royce
- Votes with party 92%
- Abstains: 2%
Person's Views
- Today: 24
- Past Seven Days: 134
- All-Time: 18,669
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
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H.R.3772Introduced Jan 13, 2012 48 Views
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 150 South Union Street in Canton, Mississippi, as the "First Sergeant...
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H.R.3695Introduced Dec 16, 2011 14 Views
To amend title 14, United States Code, to modify the process for congressional nomination of individuals for appointment as cadets at the Coas...
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H.R.3174 - United States Postal Service Pension Obligation Recalculation and Restoration Act of 2011Introduced Nov 02, 2011 44 Views
To amend the provisions of title 5, United States Code, relating to the methodology for calculating the amount of any Postal surplus or supple...
Most Recent Co-Sponsored Bills
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H.R.3866Introduced Feb 03, 2012 28 Views
To award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the Civil Rights movement.
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H.R.3868Introduced Feb 01, 2012 21 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.3826Introduced Jan 25, 2012 47 Views
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans.
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 Nay
(with 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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02/08/12
Earmarks found close to legislators’ homes
In others, the benefit appeared narrower. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., secured a $900,000 earmark that was used to resurface about two dozen roads in Mississippi in 2010. One of those was LC Turner Circle, a quarter-mile residential loop in ...
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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
02/08/12
Dems' 'Trust' 'comes around'
Jan 15.) Second District U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson had set himself up as the de facto head of the state Democratic Party. The Democrats had a great shot at the governor's seat Nov. 8 with Bill Luckett as a candidate. When Thompson cut the legs ...
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Jackson Clarion-Ledger
02/08/12
Federal Diary: House Republicans target federal workforce
...already passed legislation designed to facilitate the use of private contractors at airport screening posts , which is why Rep. Bennie Thompson (Miss.), the ranking Democrat on the full committee, said “this hearing comes a day late and a dollar short
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The Washington Post
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Earmarks found close to legislators’ homes
In others, the benefit appeared narrower. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., secured a $900,000 earmark that was used to resurface about two dozen roads in Mississippi in 2010. One of those was LC Turner Circle, a quarter-mile residential loop in ...
Dems' 'Trust' 'comes around'
Jan 15.) Second District U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson had set himself up as the de facto head of the state Democratic Party. The Democrats had a great shot at the governor's seat Nov. 8 with Bill Luckett as a candidate. When Thompson cut the legs ...
Federal Diary: House Republicans target federal workforce
...already passed legislation designed to facilitate the use of private contractors at airport screening posts , which is why Rep. Bennie Thompson (Miss.), the ranking Democrat on the full committee, said “this hearing comes a day late and a dollar short
Recent Blog Coverage
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02/07/12
Dem Congressman Tells Union Fox News Is the “Enemy” at US ...
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) tells the Communications Workers of America to switch on Fox for 30 seconds to see what the.
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Mwhipple
02/07/12
WaPo: 33 Members of Congress Earmarked $300 Million For ...
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS): performed a $900000 appoint to resurface roads where he and his daughter possess dual homes. “I didn't say, 'Do a travel that we live on,” Rep. Thompson protested when a Washington Post ...
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http://raghukishan.h-info.co.in/
02/07/12
Congress: 33 Members Bring Home the Bacon « Newsdesk ...
Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said a $900000 earmark used to fix roads near his home in Bolton, Miss., was one of many to help his district. “I didn't say, 'Do the street that I live on,' ” Thompson told the Post. “The earmark ...
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Janet
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Dem Congressman Tells Union Fox News Is the “Enemy” at US ...
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) tells the Communications Workers of America to switch on Fox for 30 seconds to see what the.
WaPo: 33 Members of Congress Earmarked $300 Million For ...
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS): performed a $900000 appoint to resurface roads where he and his daughter possess dual homes. “I didn't say, 'Do a travel that we live on,” Rep. Thompson protested when a Washington Post ...
Congress: 33 Members Bring Home the Bacon « Newsdesk ...
Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said a $900000 earmark used to fix roads near his home in Bolton, Miss., was one of many to help his district. “I didn't say, 'Do the street that I live on,' ” Thompson told the Post. “The earmark ...
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