Key Votes
| Date | Bill Number | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 6, 2011 | PN 5 | Nomination of Caitlin Joan Halligan to the District of Columbia Circuit Court | Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (54 - 45) |
| Dec. 1, 2011 | S Amdt 1125 | Limits New Detention Rules to Prisoners Captured Outside the U.S. | Amendment Rejected - Senate (45 - 55) |
| Dec. 1, 2011 | S Amdt 1126 | Prohibits Detention of U.S. Citizens Without Trial | Amendment Rejected - Senate (45 - 55) |
| Dec. 1, 2011 | S Amdt 1274 | Authorizes Further Detention After Trial During Wartime | Amendment Rejected - Senate (41 - 59) |
| Nov. 29, 2011 | S Amdt 1107 | Removes Provisions Requiring Military Custody of al-Qaeda Suspects | Amendment Rejected - Senate (38 - 60) |
Public Statements
| Date | Title | Speaker | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 22, 2012 | Statement by the President on Ash Wednesday | Pres. Barack Hussein Obama II | Unknown |
| Feb. 21, 2012 | Remarks by the President on the Payroll Tax Cut | Pres. Barack Hussein Obama II | Washington, DC |
| Feb. 21, 2012 | Remarks by the President at "In Performance at the White ... | Pres. Barack Hussein Obama II | Washington, DC |
Ratings
| Year(s) | Name |
|---|---|
| 2001-2002 | American Bar Association - Positions |
| 1999-2000 | American Bar Association - Positions |
Ballot Measures
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 2, 2010 | CO | Criteria for Release to Pretrial Services Programs | Failed |
| Nov. 2, 2010 | WA | Concerning Denying Bail for Persons Charged with Certain Criminal Offenses | Passed |
| Nov. 2, 2010 | LA | Act No. 1053 - Criminal Defendants Trial by Jury Waiver | Passed |
| Nov. 2, 2010 | MD | Qualifications for Baltimore City Orphans' Court Judges | Passed |
| Nov. 2, 2010 | MD | Trial by Jury | Passed |