Rep. Bill Foster
Democrat • 11th District, Illinois • 3rd Term • Sworn In 2008
Current Term
2013 - 2015
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- 2 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 384 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 24 of 440)
- 41 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 451 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 128 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Cheri Bustos
- Rep. Jon Runyan
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Jim Matheson
- Rep. Justin Amash
- Votes with party 91%
- Abstains: 2%
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H.R.946 Plain Language Act of 2009
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments: H R 946 Plain Writing Act of 2010September 29, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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S.3729 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: S 3729 To authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2013September 29, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 1682 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3081) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesSeptember 29, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 1682 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3081) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesSeptember 29, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.2701 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment: H R 2701 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010September 29, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.3421 Medical Debt Relief Act of 2009
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 3421 Medical Debt Relief ActSeptember 29, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.4072 AMERICA Works Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 4072 To require that certain Federal job training and career education programs give priority to programs that provide a national industry-recognized and portable credentialSeptember 29, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.6160 Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act of 2010
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 6160 Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization ActSeptember 29, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.2378 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
On Passage: H R 2378 Currency Reform for Fair Trade ActSeptember 29, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.1326 Calling on the Government of Japan to immediately address the growing problem of abduction to and retention of United States citizen minor children in Japan, to work closely with the Government of the United States to return these children to their custodial parent or to the original jurisdiction for a custody determination in the United States, to provide left-behind parents immediate access to their children, and to adopt without delay the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H RES 1326 Calling on the Government of Japan to immediately address the growing problem of abduction to and retention of United States citizen minor children in JapanSeptember 29, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.5993 SAVINGS Act of 2010
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 5993 Securing America’s Veterans Insurance Needs and Goals Act of 2010September 29, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.3685 To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the main page of the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a hyperlink to the VetSuccess Internet website and to publicize such Internet website.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 3685 To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the main page of the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a hyperlink to the VetSuccess Internet website and to publicize such Internet websiteSeptember 29, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.847 James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2009
On Passage: H R 847 James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation ActSeptember 29, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.847 James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2009
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 847 James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation ActSeptember 29, 2010
Nay
(with party)
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On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 1674 Providing for consideration of H.R. 847, “James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010”, H.R. 2378, “Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act”, and the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2701, “Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010”September 29, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 1674 Providing for consideration of H.R. 847, “James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010”, H.R. 2378, “Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act”, and the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2701, “Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010”September 29, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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On Agreeing to the Resolution: H CON RES 321 Adjournment ResolutionSeptember 29, 2010
Nay
(against party)
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On Motion to Adjourn: ADJOURNSeptember 29, 2010
Nay
(with party)
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H.R.5710 National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2010
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 5710 National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2010September 23, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.1745 Family Health Care Accessibility Act of 2009
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 1745 Family Health Care Accessibility Act of 2010September 23, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.3199 Emergency Medic Transition (EMT) Act of 2009
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 3199 Emergency Medic Transition Act of 2010September 23, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.5756 Training and Research for Autism Improvements Nationwide Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 5756 Training and Research for Autism Improvements Nationwide ActSeptember 23, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.5307 Ultralight Smuggling Prevention Act of 2010
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 5307 Ultralight Smuggling Prevention ActSeptember 23, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.5297 Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment: H R 5297 Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010September 23, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.4823 Sedona-Red Rock National Scenic Area Act of 2010
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 4823 Sedona-Red Rock National Scenic Area Act of 2010September 23, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.5110 Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Boundary Modification Act of 2010
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 5110 Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Boundary Modification Act of 2010September 23, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.1640 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5297) to create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to make capital investments in eligible institutions in order to increase the availability of credit for small businesses, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 1640 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5297) to create the Small Business Lending Fund Program and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creationSeptember 23, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.1640 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5297) to create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to make capital investments in eligible institutions in order to increase the availability of credit for small businesses, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 1640 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5297) to create the Small Business Lending Fund Program and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creationSeptember 23, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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Table the Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair: MOTIONSeptember 23, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.3470 Nationally Enhancing the Wellbeing of Babies through Outreach and Research Now Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 3470 Nationally Enhancing the Wellbeing of Babies through Outreach and Research Now ActSeptember 22, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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U.S. Congress - Voting History: Rep. Bill Foster [D, IL-11]

