• 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
04/03/2003 S.787 Fair and Independent Federal Judiciary Act of 2003 04/03/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
04/02/2003 S.773 Protecting Our Children Comes First Act of 2003 04/02/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
03/12/2003 S.609 Restoration of Freedom of Information Act of 2003 03/12/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
02/27/2003 S.484 Omnibus Mercury Emission Reduction Act of 2003 02/27/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.  (All Actions)
02/26/2003 S.457 Organic Restoration Act of 2003 02/26/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.  (All Actions)
02/25/2003 S.436 Domestic Surveillance Oversight Act of 2003 02/25/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
02/11/2003 S.352 Medical Malpractice Insurance Antitrust Act of 2003 02/11/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
02/05/2003 S.315 First Responders Partnership Grant Act of 2003 02/05/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
11/22/2002 S.754 Drug Competition Act of 2002 11/22/2002 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
11/20/2002 S.3181 A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to ensure that the interest rate for direct loans paid by low income, limited resource borrowers is less than the interest rate for direct loans paid by other borrowers under the Act. 11/20/2002 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.  (All Actions)
11/20/2002 S.Res.368 A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate concerning the decline of world coffee prices and its impact on developing nations. 11/20/2002 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
11/19/2002 S.2480 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2002 11/19/2002 By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 107-345. Minority views filed.  (All Actions)
11/18/2002 S.486 Innocence Protection Act of 2002 11/18/2002 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
10/17/2002 S.3146 Protecting Our Children Comes First Act of 2002 10/17/2002 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
10/17/2002 S.3137 Congressional Oversight Protection Act of 2002 10/17/2002 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10706)  (All Actions)
10/16/2002 S.3114 Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act of 2002 10/16/2002 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
10/10/2002 S.3103 Local Control of Cellular Towers Act 10/10/2002 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.  (All Actions)
10/10/2002 S.3102 Local Control of Broadcast Towers Act 10/10/2002 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.  (All Actions)
10/10/2002 S.3101 Missing Children's Assistance Act of 2002 10/10/2002 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
09/09/2002 S.2598 Enhanced Protection of Our Cultural Heritage Act of 2002 09/09/2002 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 575.  (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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