• 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
07/31/2002 S.2713 Judicial Improvements Act of 2002 07/31/2002 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 533.  (All Actions)
07/24/2002 S.2779 Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2003 07/24/2002 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 513.  (All Actions)
07/18/2002 S.2621 A bill to provide a definition of vehicle for purposes of criminal penalties relating to terrorist attacks and other acts of violence against mass transportation systems. 07/18/2002 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.  (All Actions)
07/11/2002 S.2723 Transitional Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence Act of 2002 07/11/2002 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.  (All Actions)
06/27/2002 S.1754 Patent and Trademark Office Authorization Act of 2002 06/27/2002 Held at the desk.  (All Actions)
06/26/2002 S.2609 Contact Lens Prescription Release Act of 2002 06/26/2002 Star Print ordered on the bill.  (All Actions)
06/24/2002 S.2431 Mychal Judge Police and Fire Chaplains Public Safety Officers' Benefit Act of 2002 06/24/2002 Became Public Law No: 107-196. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
06/20/2002 S.1974 Federal Bureau of Investigation Reform Act of 2002 06/20/2002 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
06/19/2002 S.2010 Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 06/19/2002 Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs. Hearings held.  (All Actions)
06/17/2002 S.1770 A bill to implement the International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings to strengthen criminal laws relating to attacks on places of public use, to implement the International Convention of the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism, to combat terrorism and defend the Nation against terrorist acts, and for other purposes. 06/17/2002 Held at the desk.  (All Actions)
06/14/2002 S.407 Madrid Protocol Implementation Act 06/14/2002 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
06/07/2002 S.864 Anti-Atrocity Alien Deportation Act of 2002 06/07/2002 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
04/24/2002 S.2240 Seniors Safety Act of 2002 04/24/2002 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3311-3316)  (All Actions)
04/23/2002 S.2224 A bill to repeal the Antidumping Act of 1916. 04/23/2002 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
03/19/2002 S.2031 Intellectual Property Protection Restoration Act of 2002 03/19/2002 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
02/27/2002 S.1611 Intellectual Property Protection Restoration Act of 2001 02/27/2002 Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.  (All Actions)
02/13/2002 S.1941 Military Tribunal Authorization Act of 2002 02/13/2002 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.  (All Actions)
12/20/2001 S.1875 Omnibus Mercury Emission Reduction Act of 2001 12/20/2001 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.  (All Actions)
12/17/2001 S.1828 Federal Prosecutors Retirement Benefit Equity Act of 2001 12/17/2001 Committee on Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation and Federal Services.  (All Actions)
11/16/2001 S.1723 Protect Victims of Identity Theft Act of 2001 11/16/2001 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.  (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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