Senator David Vitter
Republican • Louisiana • 5th Term • Sworn In 1999
- 68 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 9 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 34 of 100)
- 190 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 37 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 74 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Patrick Toomey
- Sen. Ben Nelson
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Susan Collins
- Sen. Thomas Harkin
- Votes with party 86%
- Abstains: 3%
Person's Views
- Today: 53
- Past Seven Days: 212
- All-Time: 34,437
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
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S.3051Introduced May 09, 2012 17 Views
A bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program until July 31, 2012.
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S.3050Introduced May 09, 2012 23 Views
A bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program until June 30, 2012.
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S.2373 - SEC Regulatory Accountability ActIntroduced Apr 26, 2012 18 Views
A bill to improve the consideration by the Securities and Exchange Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders.
Most Recent Co-Sponsored Bills
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S.J.Res.41Introduced May 24, 2012 72 Views
A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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S.3252Introduced May 24, 2012 39 Views
A bill to provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Jack Nicklaus, in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoti...
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S.Res.475Senate Passed May 25, 2012 89 Views
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable E. James Abdnor, former United States Senator and Congressman from the State of South Dakota.
Recent Voting History
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S.2343 Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of2012
On Passage of the Bill (S. 2343)May 24, 2012
Nay
(with party)
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S.2343 Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of2012
On the Amendment (Alexander Amdt. No. 2153)May 24, 2012
Aye
(with party)
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S.3187 Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2012
On Passage of the Bill (S. 3187 As Amended)May 24, 2012
Aye
(with party)
Recent News Coverage
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06/01/12
Why John Edwards will never make a political comeback
Louisiana Sen. David Vitter (R) acknowledged his involvement in a DC-based prostitution ring in 2007 but coasted to reelection three years later. And so on and so forth. It’s facile to look to Spitzer and Vitter and see a path to redemption for Edwards.
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Washington Post
06/01/12
Senator Jerry Moran Helps to Unveil Startup Act 2.0
Moran also joined U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) in introducing the 3-D Act: The Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011. Moran opposed the Medicare reform package of 2003. He also opposed President Obama's health ...
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Worldnews.com
06/01/12
Why John Edwards will never make a political comeback
...CNN and is widely assumed to be plotting a return to office in the Empire State at some point in the future. Louisiana Sen. David Vitter (R) acknowledged his involvement in a DC-based prostitution ring in 2007 but coasted to reelection three years later
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The Washington Post
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Why John Edwards will never make a political comeback
Louisiana Sen. David Vitter (R) acknowledged his involvement in a DC-based prostitution ring in 2007 but coasted to reelection three years later. And so on and so forth. It’s facile to look to Spitzer and Vitter and see a path to redemption for Edwards.
Senator Jerry Moran Helps to Unveil Startup Act 2.0
Moran also joined U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) in introducing the 3-D Act: The Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011. Moran opposed the Medicare reform package of 2003. He also opposed President Obama's health ...
Why John Edwards will never make a political comeback
...CNN and is widely assumed to be plotting a return to office in the Empire State at some point in the future. Louisiana Sen. David Vitter (R) acknowledged his involvement in a DC-based prostitution ring in 2007 but coasted to reelection three years later
Recent Blog Coverage
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05/30/12
Decision 2012 – Primary problems for President Obama ?
... the Democratic primary), and the results showed that Democrats and Independents were not solidly behind former Congressman Charlie Melancon (D-Napoleonville), who at the time was seeking to unseat Senator David Vitter (R-Metairie).
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05/30/12
House Expected to Agree to Senate's 60-Day Extension of Flood ...
... Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson, D-S.D., Ranking Member Richard Shelby, R-Ala.), Sen. David Vitter, R-La. and Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla. Article source: http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/05/30/249346.htm ...
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05/30/12
Health care major issue in Senate race : Mike Hasten ...
Republican U.S. Sen. David Vitter “is trying to be at the forefront of the opposition,” he said, while his challenger, conservative Democrat U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon, tries to show that he's not part of the liberal wing of his party ...
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Decision 2012 – Primary problems for President Obama ?
... the Democratic primary), and the results showed that Democrats and Independents were not solidly behind former Congressman Charlie Melancon (D-Napoleonville), who at the time was seeking to unseat Senator David Vitter (R-Metairie).
House Expected to Agree to Senate's 60-Day Extension of Flood ...
... Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson, D-S.D., Ranking Member Richard Shelby, R-Ala.), Sen. David Vitter, R-La. and Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla. Article source: http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/05/30/249346.htm ...
Health care major issue in Senate race : Mike Hasten ...
Republican U.S. Sen. David Vitter “is trying to be at the forefront of the opposition,” he said, while his challenger, conservative Democrat U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon, tries to show that he's not part of the liberal wing of his party ...
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