• LEAHY, PATRICK J
Experience: Senate: 1975-Present
Home State: Vermont
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $2,609,231Coverage End: Thursday, March 31, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Patrick J. Leahy
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Marcelle; 3 Children: Kevin, Alicia, Mark
    Birth Date: 03/31/1940
    Birth Place: Montpelier, VT
    Home City: Middlesex, VT
    Religion: Roman Catholic

Education

    JD, Georgetown University Law School, 1964
    BA, Saint Michael's College, 1961

Political Experience

    Senator, United States Senate, 1974-present
    President Pro Tempore, United States Senate, 2012-2015

Current Legislative Committees

    Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, Member
    Appropriations, Member
    Joint Committee on the Library, Member
    Judiciary, Ranking Member
    Rules and Administration, Member
    Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, Member
    Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Member
    Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry and Natural Resources, Member
    Subcommittee on Defense, Member
    Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Member
    Subcommittee on Immigration and the National Interest, Member
    Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Member
    Subcommittee on Livestock, Marketing and Agriculture Security, Member
    Subcommittee on Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Food and Agricultural Research, Member
    Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Ranking Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Co-Chair, Congressional Internet Caucus, 2003-present
    Co-Founder, Congressional Internet Caucus, 2003-present
    Member, Democratic Steering and Coordination Committee
    Co-Chair, Senate National Guard Caucus, present

Professional Experience

    Attorney
    State's Attorney, Chittenden County, 1966-1974

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Vermont Bar Association, 1964
Total: 3
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Oppose
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Support
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

Oppose
11. Support & expand free trade

Oppose
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Oppose
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Strongly Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Oppose
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Oppose
Total: 750
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
05/10/2006 S.Res.472 A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by the men and women who have lost their lives while serving as law enforcement officers. 05/10/2006 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
04/06/2006 S.2559 Honest Services Act of 2006 04/06/2006 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
03/31/2006 S.2447 A bill to redesignate the White Rocks National Recreation Area in the State of Vermont as the "Robert T. Stafford White Rocks National Recreation Area". 03/31/2006 Executive Comment Requested from USDA.  (All Actions)
03/02/2006 S.2356 War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2006 03/02/2006 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
01/27/2006 S.2076 Assistant United States Attorney Retirement Benefit Equity Act of 2005 01/27/2006 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia.  (All Actions)
01/26/2006 S.2202 Federal Judiciary Ethics Reform Act of 2006 01/26/2006 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
01/25/2006 S.Res.350 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Senate Joint Resolution 23 (107th Congress), as adopted by the Senate on September 14, 2001, and subsequently enacted as the Authorization for Use of Military Force does not authorize warrantless domestic surveillance of United States citizens. 01/25/2006 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
11/10/2005 S.Res.303 A resolution calling for the Government of Nigeria to conduct a thorough judicial review of the Ken Saro-Wiwa case, and for other purposes. 11/10/2005 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.  (All Actions)
11/08/2005 S.654 Convention Against Torture Implementation Act of 2005 11/08/2005 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
09/21/2005 S.1739 A bill to amend the material witness statute to strengthen procedural safeguards, and for other purposes. 09/21/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
09/13/2005 S.J.Res.20 A joint resolution disapproving a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act. 09/13/2005 Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 225.  (All Actions)
08/02/2005 S.301 Upper Connecticut River Partnership Act 08/02/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.  (All Actions)
06/21/2005 S.1278 Uniting American Families Act 06/21/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
04/28/2005 S.938 National Guard and Reserves Housing Equity Act of 2005 04/28/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.  (All Actions)
04/28/2005 S.936 E-Mail Privacy Act of 2005 04/28/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
04/06/2005 S.730 Mercury Emission Act of 2005 04/06/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.  (All Actions)
03/17/2005 S.664 Green Mountain National Forest Adjustment Act of 2005 03/17/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.  (All Actions)
03/15/2005 S.622 Restoration of Freedom of Information Act of 2005 03/15/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
03/01/2005 S.478 A bill to designate the annex to the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Building and United States Courthouse located at 333 Constitution Avenue Northwest in the District of Columbia as the "William B. Bryant Annex". 03/01/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.  (All Actions)
02/28/2005 S.472 Anti-phishing Act of 2005 02/28/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
Total: 4934
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/12/2017 S.905 Syrian War Crimes Accountability Act of 2017
06/08/2017 S.1328 A bill to extend the protections of the Fair Housing Act to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, and for other purposes.
06/08/2017 S.Res.184 A resolution relative to the death of James Paul David "Jim" Bunning, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
06/08/2017 S.782 PROTECT Our Children Act of 2017
06/08/2017 S.363 North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act
05/22/2017 S.419 Public Safety Officers' Benefits Improvement Act of 2017
05/18/2017 S.Res.173 A resolution designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2017, as "National Police Week".
05/17/2017 S.1162 A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for the refinancing of certain Federal student loans, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 S.842 Fair Chance Act
05/17/2017 S.324 State Veterans Home Adult Day Health Care Improvement Act of 2017
05/16/2017 S.1127 Justice Safety Valve Act of 2017
05/11/2017 S.1114 A bill to nullify the effect of the recent Executive order laying a foundation for discrimination against LGBTQ individuals, women, religious minorities, and others under the pretext of religious freedom.
05/10/2017 S.1082 United States Employee Ownership Bank Act
05/10/2017 S.1081 WORK Act
05/04/2017 S.1045 Save Women's Preventive Care Act
05/03/2017 S.1034 Agricultural Worker Program Act of 2017
05/03/2017 S.1018 Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Governance Act of 2017
05/03/2017 S.Res.153 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, during Public Service Recognition Week, public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States.
05/02/2017 S.1010 Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017
05/02/2017 S.1006 Equality Act
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