U.S. Congress - Senator Al Franken, Minnesota (D) 
Senator Al Franken
Democrat • Minnesota • 1st Term • Sworn In 2009
- 20 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 39 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 13 of 100)
- 215 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 5 of 100) 1 Made Into Law (Ranks 31 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Benjamin Cardin
- Sen. Susan Collins
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Ben Nelson
- Sen. Jim DeMint
- Votes with party 94%
- Abstains: 0%
Person's Views
- Today: 38
- Past Seven Days: 234
- All-Time: 31,874
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
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S.2076Introduced Feb 07, 2012 5 Views
A bill to improve security at State and local courthouses.
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S.2072Introduced Feb 06, 2012 8 Views
A bill to discourage disincentives to the housing missions of government sponsored enterprises and require consistent putback risks at the ent...
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S.1892 - Housing Rights for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence Act of 2011Introduced Nov 17, 2011 28 Views
A bill to protect the housing rights of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, and for other purposes.
Most Recent Co-Sponsored Bills
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S.2077Introduced Feb 07, 2012 3 Views
A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize Federal assistance to State adult protective services programs, and for other pur...
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S.2059 - Paying a Fair Share Act of 2012Introduced Feb 01, 2012 72 Views
A bill to reduce the deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers.
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S.Res.360Senate Passed Jan 31, 2012 37 Views
A resolution raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by designating January 2012 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
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
Nay
(against 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 Nay
(against 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 Nay
(against party)
Recent News Coverage
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02/08/12
Minnesota senators aim to improve courthouse security
...members of the U.S. Senate introduced a bill Tuesday designed to improve security at smaller courthouses across the country. Sen. Al Franken introduced the bill on the Senate floor and said it was in response to rising courthouse violence across the cou
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Duluth News Tribune
02/08/12
In wake of Cook County shooting, Franken introduces bill to improve small courthouse security
...- Sen. Al Franken is introducing legislation to make courthouses more secure. Franken, D-Minn., says the Local Courthouse Safety Act would provide courts with access to security training and give states authority to use existing grant money to improve s
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Minneapolis Star Tribune
02/08/12
Franken bill would improve courthouse security
...(AP) - Sen. Al Franken is introducing legislation to make courthouses more secure. Franken, D-Minn., says the Local Courthouse Safety Act would provide courts with access to security training and give states authority to use existing grant money to impr
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Minnesota senators aim to improve courthouse security
...members of the U.S. Senate introduced a bill Tuesday designed to improve security at smaller courthouses across the country. Sen. Al Franken introduced the bill on the Senate floor and said it was in response to rising courthouse violence across the cou
In wake of Cook County shooting, Franken introduces bill to improve small courthouse security
...- Sen. Al Franken is introducing legislation to make courthouses more secure. Franken, D-Minn., says the Local Courthouse Safety Act would provide courts with access to security training and give states authority to use existing grant money to improve s
Franken bill would improve courthouse security
...(AP) - Sen. Al Franken is introducing legislation to make courthouses more secure. Franken, D-Minn., says the Local Courthouse Safety Act would provide courts with access to security training and give states authority to use existing grant money to impr
Recent Blog Coverage
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02/08/12
Sens. Franken, Klobuchar Introduce Courtroom Safety Bill | Red ...
... the Cook County Courthouse in Grand Marais during which several people were wounded—U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) has introduced the Local Courthouse Safety Act to improve security at smaller courthouses. Sens.
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02/08/12
Franken bill would improve courthouse security « Wisconsin Law ...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Sen. Al Franken is introducing legislation to make courthouses more secure. Franken, D-Minn., says the Local Courthouse Safety Act would provide courts with access to security training and give states ...
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Associated Press
02/08/12
Cook County District 3: Senator Franken Introduces theLocal ...
Senator Al Franken introduced the Courthouse Safety Act on the Senate Floor yesterday with bi-partisan support. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn) and Senator John Boozman (R-Ark) signed on as original co-sponsors of this ...
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Sens. Franken, Klobuchar Introduce Courtroom Safety Bill | Red ...
... the Cook County Courthouse in Grand Marais during which several people were wounded—U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) has introduced the Local Courthouse Safety Act to improve security at smaller courthouses. Sens.
Franken bill would improve courthouse security « Wisconsin Law ...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Sen. Al Franken is introducing legislation to make courthouses more secure. Franken, D-Minn., says the Local Courthouse Safety Act would provide courts with access to security training and give states ...
Cook County District 3: Senator Franken Introduces theLocal ...
Senator Al Franken introduced the Courthouse Safety Act on the Senate Floor yesterday with bi-partisan support. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn) and Senator John Boozman (R-Ark) signed on as original co-sponsors of this ...
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