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Thomas Richard Carper Democrat U.S. Senator Of DELAWARE
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BIO INFORMATION

Senate Years of Service: 2001-
Party: Democrat

CARPER, Thomas Richard, a Representative and a Senator from Delaware; born in Beckley, Raleigh County, W.Va., January 23, 1947; attended public schools; graduated, Whetstone High School, Columbus, Ohio 1964; B.A., Ohio State University, Columbus 1968; University of Delaware, Newark, M.B.A. 1975; served in the United States Navy 1968-1973; Naval Reserve, commander, 1973 to present; Delaware State treasurer 1976-1983; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-eighth and to the four succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1983-January 3, 1993); governor of Delaware 1993-2001; elected to the United States Senate in 2000 for term commencing January 3, 2001; reelected in 2006 for the term ending January 3, 2013.

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U.S. Senator 2001 2012 Delaware
U.S. Representative 1983 1992 Delaware 0

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Washington Address: 513 Hart Senate Office Building
Phone: 202-224-2441
Fax: 202-228-2190
Web site: http://carper.senate.gov/index.cfm

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Bill s1176
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Bill s1064
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Bill s1056
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Bill s1048
A bill to expand sanctions imposed with respect to the Islamic Republic of Iran, North Korea, and Syria, and for other purposes.
Bill s1034
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Bill s1025
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment of the National Guard, enhancement of the functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improvement of Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response, and for other purposes.
Bill s1021
A bill to limit the amount expended by the Department of Defense for printing and reproduction costs.
Bill s970
A bill to designate additional segments and tributaries of White Clay Creek, in the States of Delaware and Pennsylvania, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Bill s952
A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children and for other purposes.
Bill s871
A bill to repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit.
Bill s818
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Bill s800
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Bill s740
A bill to revise and extend provisions under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act.
Bill s707
A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide further protection for puppies.
Bill s686
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve public charter schooling by addressing quality issues.
Bill s679
A bill to reduce the number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation.
Bill s643
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to direct Medicaid EHR incentive payments to federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics.
Bill s640
A bill to underscore the importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors, encouraging the efforts of the Convention on Nuclear Safety, supporting progress in improving nuclear safety, and enhancing the public availability of nuclear safety information.
Bill s626
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the shipping investment withdrawal rules in section 955 and to provide an incentive to reinvest foreign shipping earnings in the United States.
Bill s575
A bill to study the market and appropriate regulatory structure for electronic debit card transactions, and for other purposes.
Bill s555
A bill to end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools, and for other purposes.
Bill s550
A bill to improve the provision of assistance to fire departments, and for other purposes.
Bill s534
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced rate of excise tax on beer produced domestically by certain small producers.
Bill s528
A bill to provide driver safety grants to States with graduated driver licensing laws that meet certain minimum requirements.
Bill s463
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Bill s431
A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 225th anniversary of the establishment of the Nation's first Federal law enforcement agency, the United States Marshals Service.
Bill s418
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol.
Bill s398
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Bill s236
A bill to eliminate the preferences and special rules for Alaska Native Corporations under the program under section 8(a) of the Small Business Act.
Bill s210
A bill to amend title 44, United States Code, to eliminate the mandatory printing of bills and resolutions for the use of offices of Members of Congress.
Bill s201
A bill to clarify the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir, and for other purposes.
Bill s102
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Bill s21
A bill to secure the United States against cyber attack, to enhance American competitiveness and create jobs in the information technology industry, and to protect the identities and sensitive information of American citizens and businesses.
Bill sr454
A resolution commending the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy hosting the Third International Conference on Nuclear Power Plant Life Management.
Bill sr428
A resolution condemning the Government of Syria for crimes against humanity, and for other purposes.
Bill sr419
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition week.
Bill sr380
A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of preventing the Government of Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons capability.
Bill sr296
A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Combined Federal Campaign.
Bill sr228
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding coming together as a Nation and ceasing all work or other activity for a moment of remembrance beginning at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on September 11, 2011, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks committed against the United States on September 11, 2001.
Bill sr201
A resolution expressing the regret of the Senate for the passage of discriminatory laws against the Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act.
Bill sr185
A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, reaffirming opposition to the inclusion of Hamas in a unity government unless it is willing to accept peace with Israel and renounce violence, and declaring that Palestinian efforts to gain recognition of a state outside direct negotiations demonstrates absence of a good faith commitment to peace negotiations, and will have implications for continued United States aid.
Bill sr171
A resolution recognizing and supporting National Train Day on May 7, 2011.
Bill sr158
A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and administrators of charter schools across the United States for ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 12th annual National Charter Schools Week.
Bill sr128
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 1 through 7, 2011.
Bill sr119
A resolution recognizing past, present, and future public health and economic benefits of cleaner air due to the successful implementation of the Clean Air Act.
Bill sr116
A resolution to provide for expedited Senate consideration of certain nominations subject to advice and consent.
Bill sr51
A resolution recognizing the 190th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.
Bill sc53
A concurrent resolution honoring the victims of the Aurora, Colorado, movie theater shooting and condemning the atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado.
Bill sc13
A concurrent resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces who are serving in, or have served in, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn.
Bill sc4
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site on Chaplains Hill in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States.

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012 5:57:05 PM   Pass: Vote:Yea   Bill sr14
Senate Roll#1 2011: On the Resolution S.Res. 14
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 5:57:03 PM   Pass: Vote:Yea   Bill sr28
Senate Roll#2 2011: On the Resolution S.Res. 28
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 5:57:03 PM   Pass: Vote:Yea   Bill sr29
Senate Roll#3 2011: On the Resolution S.Res. 29
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 5:57:03 PM   Fail: Vote:Nay   Bill sr8
Senate Roll#4 2011: On the Resolution S.Res. 8
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 5:57:02 PM   Fail: Vote:Yea   Bill sr10
Senate Roll#5 2011: On the Resolution S.Res. 10
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 5:57:00 PM   Fail: Vote:Yea   Bill sr21
Senate Roll#6 2011: On the Resolution S.Res. 21

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