William Jefferson
Democrat • 9 Terms • Sworn In 1991
Last Term
2007 - 2009
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- 35 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 50 of 440) 1 Made Into Law (Ranks 50 of 440)
- 514 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 62 of 440) 23 Made Into Law (Ranks 45 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Al Green
- Rep. Christopher Smith
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. John Barrow
- Sen. Jeff Flake
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H.Res.1298 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2176) to provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community.
On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 1298 Providing for consideration of H.R. 2176, to provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian CommunityJune 25, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.1298 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2176) to provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community.
On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 1298 Providing for consideration of H.R. 2176, to provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian CommunityJune 25, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.6346 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 6346 Federal Price Gouging Prevention ActJune 24, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.6327 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 6327 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008June 24, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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On Approving the Journal: JOURNALJune 24, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.Con.Res.379 Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses.
On Agreeing to the Resolution: H CON RES 379June 24, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.5876 Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 1 to H R 5876June 24, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers ActJune 24, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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On Motion to Adjourn: ADJOURNAbstain (against party)June 24, 2008
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On Motion to Adjourn: ADJOURNAbstain (against party)June 24, 2008
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H.Res.1051 Congratulating James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, for 100 years of service and leadership to the United States.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended: H RES 1051 Congratulating James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, for 100 years of service and leadership to the United StatesJune 23, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.Con.Res.372 Supporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the outstanding contributions that African American singers and musicians have made to the United States.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H CON RES 372 Supporting the goals and ideals of Black Music MonthJune 23, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.1242 Honoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 1242 Honoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th anniversary of his birthJune 23, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.6304 FISA Amendments Act of 2008
On Passage: H R 6304 FISA Amendments Act of 2008June 20, 2008
Nay
(with party)
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H.Res.1276 Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5876) to require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 1276 Providing for consideration of H.R. 5876, the Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008June 20, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.1276 Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5876) to require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 1276 Providing for consideration of H.R. 5876, the Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008June 20, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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On Approving the Journal: JOURNALJune 20, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.1029 Congratulating and recognizing Mr. Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodriguez for his continued success on and off of the golf course, for his generosity and devotion to charity, and for his exemplary dedication to the intellectual and moral growth of thousands of low-income and disadvantaged youth in our country.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H RES 1029 Congratulating and recognizing Mr. Juan Antonio “Chi-Chi” Rodriguez for his continued success on and off the golf course, for his generosity and devotion to charity, and for his exemplary dedication to the intellectual and moral growth of thousands of low-income and disadvantaged youth in our countryJune 19, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.2642 Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008
Agree to Senate Adt to House Adt No. 2 with Amendment: H R 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations ActJune 19, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.2642 Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008
Agree to Senate Amendment to House Amendment No. 1: H R 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations ActJune 19, 2008
Nay
(with party)
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H.Res.1230 Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H RES 1230 Condemning the postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisisJune 19, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.1284 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the House amendments to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2642) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 1284 Providing for consideration of the Senate Adts. to the House Amendments to the Senate Adt. to the bill (H.R. 2642) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2008June 19, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.5781 Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2008
On Passage: H R 5781 Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave ActJune 19, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.5781 Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2008
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 5781 Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave ActJune 19, 2008
Nay
(with party)
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H.R.5781 Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2008
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 1 to H R 5781June 19, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.5710 Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System Authorization Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 5710 Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System Authorization ActJune 19, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.1277 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5781) to provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 1277 Providing for consideration of H.R. 5781, to provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leaveJune 19, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.1277 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5781) to provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 1277 Providing for consideration of H.R. 5781, to provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leaveJune 19, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.1002 Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "Public Radio Recognition Month".
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H RES 1002 Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as “Public Radio Recognition Month”June 18, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.6063 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008
On Passage: H R 6063 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008June 18, 2008
Aye
(with party)

U.S. Congress - Voting History: William Jefferson

