Rep. Keith Ellison
Democrat • 5th District, Minnesota • 3rd Term • Sworn In 2007
- 10 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 81 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 141 of 440)
- 321 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 21 of 440) 3 Made Into Law (Ranks 199 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Frank Pallone
- Rep. Walter Jones
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Dan Boren
- Rep. Tom Price
- Votes with party 94%
- Abstains: 9%
Person's Views
- Today: 15
- Past Seven Days: 114
- All-Time: 26,107
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
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H.R.3619 - Permanently Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2011Introduced Jan 12, 2012 12 Views
To permanently extend the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009 and establish a private right of action to enforce compliance with suc...
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H.J.Res.92Introduced Dec 14, 2011 24 Views
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate the disbursem...
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H.R.3316 - Voter Access Protection Act of 2011Introduced Nov 02, 2011 17 Views
To prohibit election officials from requiring individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot in a...
Most Recent Co-Sponsored Bills
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H.R.4010Introduced Feb 09, 2012 27 Views
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, an...
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H.R.4011 - American Anti-Torture Act of 2012Introduced Feb 09, 2012 12 Views
To modify certain provisions of law relating to torture.
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H.R.3974 - Smarter Approach to Nuclear Expenditures ActIntroduced Feb 08, 2012 16 Views
To reduce the number of nuclear-armed submarines operated by the Navy, to prohibit the development of a new long-range penetrating bomber airc...
Recent Voting History
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H.R.3630 Welfare Integrity and Data Improvement Act
On Motion to Instruct Conferees: H R 3630 Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011February 09, 2012
Aye
(with party)
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S.2038 Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: S 2038 To prohibit Members of Congress and employees of Congress from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit, and for other purposesFebruary 09, 2012
Aye
(with party)
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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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02/13/12
Lawmakers weigh in on death of Whitney Houston
Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) fondly remembered the soulful legend, tweeting, “Prayers for Whitney Houston, inspired so many [with] her gift of song.” Sen. Robert Menendez also honored his state’s hometown star . The New Jersey Democrat wrote on the .
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Thehill.com
02/13/12
UMN grad assistants: An unofficial majority say they want a union
...me today. They’re actually having a rally this morning with a number of supportive politicians, including Democratic U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison. Spokeswoman Diane O’Brien said the Rev. Douglas Donley, pastor of University Baptist Church, and Bishop D.
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On Campus
02/13/12
The Wealthy One Percent That’s Behind Minnesota’s Racist Voter ID Push
...though, the impact is the same: potential for voter suppression. This was illustrated in a scene this week when Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison, a Muslim African American, held a press conference at the state capitol opposing the photo ID proposal. He stoo
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Lawmakers weigh in on death of Whitney Houston
Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) fondly remembered the soulful legend, tweeting, “Prayers for Whitney Houston, inspired so many [with] her gift of song.” Sen. Robert Menendez also honored his state’s hometown star . The New Jersey Democrat wrote on the .
UMN grad assistants: An unofficial majority say they want a union
...me today. They’re actually having a rally this morning with a number of supportive politicians, including Democratic U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison. Spokeswoman Diane O’Brien said the Rev. Douglas Donley, pastor of University Baptist Church, and Bishop D.
The Wealthy One Percent That’s Behind Minnesota’s Racist Voter ID Push
...though, the impact is the same: potential for voter suppression. This was illustrated in a scene this week when Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison, a Muslim African American, held a press conference at the state capitol opposing the photo ID proposal. He stoo
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02/13/12
Minnesota Advocacy Beat: Ellison Marks American Heart Month
WASHINGTON-- Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) released the following statement in honor of American Heart Month: “All of us know someone who has suffered from a heart attack, heart disease, or stroke. These are not faceless ...
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Heart of the Midwest
02/07/12
MinnPost - Keith Ellison unveils Voter ID opposition effort for ...
Keith Ellison unveils Voter ID opposition effort for tonight's DFL caucuses. By James Nord | Published Tue, Feb 7 2012 9:46 am. Rep. Keith Ellison discussing his opposition to the proposed amendment at a Monday press conference. MinnPost ...
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James Nord
02/07/12
MinnPost - Keith Ellison unveils Voter ID opposition effort for ...
Keith Ellison unveils Voter ID opposition effort for tonight's DFL caucuses. By James Nord | Published Tue, Feb 7 2012 9:46 am. Rep. Keith Ellison discussing his opposition to the proposed amendment at a Monday press conference. MinnPost ...
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Minnesota Advocacy Beat: Ellison Marks American Heart Month
WASHINGTON-- Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) released the following statement in honor of American Heart Month: “All of us know someone who has suffered from a heart attack, heart disease, or stroke. These are not faceless ...
MinnPost - Keith Ellison unveils Voter ID opposition effort for ...
Keith Ellison unveils Voter ID opposition effort for tonight's DFL caucuses. By James Nord | Published Tue, Feb 7 2012 9:46 am. Rep. Keith Ellison discussing his opposition to the proposed amendment at a Monday press conference. MinnPost ...
MinnPost - Keith Ellison unveils Voter ID opposition effort for ...
Keith Ellison unveils Voter ID opposition effort for tonight's DFL caucuses. By James Nord | Published Tue, Feb 7 2012 9:46 am. Rep. Keith Ellison discussing his opposition to the proposed amendment at a Monday press conference. MinnPost ...
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