Senator Christopher Dodd
Democrat • Connecticut • 8th Term • Sworn In 1975
- 31 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 26 of 100) 2 Made Into Law (Ranks 3 of 100)
- 154 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 16 of 100) 5 Made Into Law (Ranks 3 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Charles Schumer
- Sen. Susan Collins
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Ben Nelson
- Sen. Thomas Coburn
- Votes with party 98%
- Abstains: 3%
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2010 elections: Democratic fears, Republican hopes
...Republicans also have in their sights Democratic Sens. Blanche Lincoln in Arkansas, a state John McCain won last fall; Chris Dodd in Connecticut, hampered by a mortgage controversy; Arlen Specter in Pennsylvania, the party-switching former Republican; a
2010 elections: Democratic fears, Republican hopes
...Republicans also have in their sights Democratic Sens. Blanche Lincoln in Arkansas, a state John McCain won last fall; Chris Dodd in Connecticut, hampered by a mortgage controversy; Arlen Specter in Pennsylvania, the party-switching former Republican; a
The House & Senate are Divided Over Financial Reform
...they should lose it. And that's one reason he wants to replace the alphabet soup of bank regulators with a brand new one. SEN. CHRIS DODD, BANKING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: I'd like to begin there. I think that's -- because otherwise what you get is what the
There Isn't a Free Credit-Card Market
...your editorial "Dodd's Card Trick" (Oct. 29), you imply that Sen. Chris Dodd's proposed legislation to limit credit-card rates would interfere with the free market, with harmful consequences. But the market for credit card debt is neither free nor fair.
Wall Street drawing ire over vaccine
...should go to people who need them most, not people who happen to work on Wall Street," Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd of Connecticut said Thursday. "Wall Street banks have already taken so much from us. They've taken trillions of our tax dollars. They've ta
Flu Shots for Wall Street Stirs Ire in New York
...and city health departments, says 35.6 million doses have been made and packaged since production began. Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd released a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius saying he was "stunned". "I implore you to us
Senator Dodd Proposes Major Financial Reform
... Senate Banking Committee Chair Chris Dodd is planning to push a financial reform plan that would restructure the government's control of the banking industry, according to today's Wall Street Journal. Dodd, the Democratic senator from Connecticut, has
Obama's edge not so sharp
...of that state’s congressional seats could go Republican and the GOP could retain the seat of retiring Sen. Judd Gregg. Sen. Chris Dodd (D) is in real trouble in Connecticut. And Patrick? Or as he’ll be known during campaign season, “Tax-raising, t
Wall Street flu shots stir public anger
...and city health departments, says 35.6 million doses have been made and packaged since production began. Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd released a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius saying he was “stunned“. “I implore you
Dodd to unveil financial overhaul legislation
...crisis. Under Frank's proposal, the Fed would be granted enhanced powers to regulate large financial institutions. Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) will unveil wide-ranging financial overhaul legislation as early as next week. Dodd, chairman of the Senate Ba
Senate Passes Unemployment Extension, Home Buyer Tax Break
...on track. He had been working on the tax credit idea for months, and co-sponsored the latest version with Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd of Connecticut as an amendment to the unemployment benefits bill. The U.S. House has already passed an extension of unem
Senator Dodd Fights Against Past Scandal, Low Poll Numbers
...the 2010 elections draw nearer, Chris Dodd's (D-Conn.) senate seat becomes increasingly precarious. As of Monday, Nov. 2, RealClearPolitics noted that Dodd's poll numbers continue to be lower than those of his rival, former Congressman Rob Simmons. Quin
Merkley, Dodd try to repeal Bush-era policy
...Homeland Security in the defense of our country. Bowing to pressure from the lawyer lobby, our own Sen. Jeff Merkley and Sen. Chris Dodd are trying to get this legislation repealed. Voters, remember next election who was protecting the country and who w
State Democratic head files complaint against Greenwich's McMahon
...spokesman Ed Patru says that's a baseless accusation and the campaign has complied with all federal election rules. McMahon is seeking the Republican Party nomination and the chance to challenge Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd in next year's election. ...
Conn. Democrats file complaint against McMahon
...election rules. McMahon is one of five Republicans vying for the GOP nomination and the chance to challenge Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd next year. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not bepublished, broadcast, rew
Chicago fundraiser shows White House's committment to Michael Bennet's campaign
...in Washington. Colorado's junior senator was feted along with two other high-priority Senate candidates — Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd, the vulnerable chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, and Robin Carnahan, Missouri's secretary of state and the p
Congress prepares to curb bank overdraft fees
...also cap the number of overdraft fees consumers can be charged and tie the fees to the transactions' processing costs. Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., has a similar bill pending in the Senate. The legislation comes amid an ongoing USA TODAY investigation of o
Bank fees may be curbed
...also cap the number of overdraft fees consumers can be charged and tie the fees to the transactions' processing costs. Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., has a similar bill pending in the Senate. The legislation comes amid an ongoing USA TODAY investigation of o
Senators agree to extend homebuyer tax credit
...unemployment benefits last month. House leaders have also said they support extending the tax credit for homebuyers. Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., has been negotiating for several weeks with Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., to craft an extended tax credit for ho
Obama campaigns one more day for NJ's governor, calling Corzine central to his own agenda
...— where friend Deval Patrick is seeking another term next year as the Bay State's governor — and to help Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd win in 2010. He also has raised money for Sen. Arlen Specter, the Pennsylvanian who left the GOP in favor of the Dem
Dodd, Lieberman far apart on public option
...Bridgeport, Conn.) - Health care reform and the public option is an issue that has divided Connecticut's two senators. Sen. Chris Dodd has been stumping for health care reform for the past few months, and on this Friday it was at Bridgeport Hospital, sp
Focus on fixes
...until March 31 and then reduce it by $2,000 for each subsequent quarter of 2010. More controversial is the plan of Sens. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., and Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., who want to extend the whole $8,000 credit through June 30 and expand the program s
The Curious Case Of Joe Lieberman
...reports say the $2.6 million he received from the insurance lobbies since 1989, ranks 10th among contributions to senators. Chris Dodd, his fellow senator from the nutmeg state has received the most but critics worry Lieberman will strip Dodd’s title
Senate Vote on Housing Tax Credit Likely Next Week
...and $225,000 for couples, vs. $75,000 and $150,000 previously. The maximum house value rises to $800,000. Senators Chris Dodd (D-Conn.), who chairs the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Johnny Isakson (R. Ga.), a former real estate profe
Lieberman May Support Republicans in 2010
...committee because of the indulgence of the Democratic Caucus. So, I'm sure all of those things will cross his mind before the final vote." Lieberman also told ABC he will support Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd's reelection campaign in Connecticut next year.
Senators Look to Expand Home Buyer Tax Credit
...eligible. A home buyer who had lived in their previous house for five of the last eight years also could claim the credit. (Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., said this would enable 70 percent of the population to claim it if they bought a house by June of next
Homebuyer tax credit extended
...unemployment benefits last month. House leaders have also said they support extending the tax credit for homebuyers. Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., has been negotiating for several weeks with Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., to craft an extended tax credit for h
Senators agree to extend homebuyer tax credit
...unemployment benefits last month. House leaders have also said they support extending the tax credit for homebuyers. Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., has been negotiating for several weeks with Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., to craft an extended tax credit for ho
Beyond public option, big decisions loom for healthcare reform bill
...people and talking, and so I’ll leave that up to him at this point. We’ve had our opportunity to make our say,” said Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. “We’ll see how it goes.” Finance Co
Senate passes extension of tax credit for first-time homebuyers
...unemployment benefits last month. House leaders have also said they support extending the tax credit for homebuyers. Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., has been negotiating for several weeks with Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., to craft an extended tax credit for ho
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