Legislation
The Library of Congress' THOMAS web site tracks legislation introduced in Congress. The THOMAS database includes the text of each bill, the bill's summary and status, Committee-referral, amendments, votes, and final disposition.
Senator Nelson's Legislation:
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Senator Nelson's Congressional Record Statements:
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Senator Nelson's Voting Record:
The Secretary of the Senate keeps a record of every vote cast in the Senate. Listed below is Senator Nelson's voting record.
Vote No. Session Date |
Vote Question Description Result |
Position |
191 112 - 2 09/11/12 |
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3457 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a veterans jobs corps, and for other purposes. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (95-1, 3/5 majority required) |
Yea |
190 112 - 2 09/10/12 |
On the Nomination PN1342 Stephanie Marie Rose, of Iowa, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa Nomination Confirmed (89-1) |
Yea |
189 112 - 2 08/02/12 |
On the Nomination PN1123 Gershwin A. Drain, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan Nomination Confirmed (55-41) |
Nay |
188 112 - 2 08/02/12 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2771 to S. 3326 (No short title on file) Amendment Rejected (40-58) |
Nay |
187 112 - 2 08/02/12 |
On the Cloture Motion S. 3414 A bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States. Cloture Motion Rejected (52-46, 3/5 majority required) |
Yea |
186 112 - 2 07/30/12 |
On the Cloture Motion PN1201 Robert E. Bacharach, of Oklahoma, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit Cloture Motion Rejected (56-34, 3/5 majority required) |
Yea |
185 112 - 2 07/26/12 |
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3414 A bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-11, 3/5 majority required) |
Yea |
184 112 - 2 07/25/12 |
On Passage of the Bill S. 3412 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief to middle-class families. Bill Passed (51-48) |
Yea |
183 112 - 2 07/25/12 |
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2573 to S. 3412 (Middle Class Tax Cut Act) Amendment Rejected (45-54) |
Nay |
182 112 - 2 07/23/12 |
On the Nomination PN1203 Michael A. Shipp, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey Nomination Confirmed (91-1) |
Yea |