Patrick Kennedy — Voting Record & Political Positions
U.S. Representative for RI's 1st Congressional District · Democrat
Patrick Kennedy is a Democrat U.S. Representative for RI's 1st Congressional District. This page tracks Patrick Kennedy's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. Served from 1995 to 2011.
Patrick Kennedy's Voting Record at a Glance
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 1813 bills, 78 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues Patrick Kennedy Votes On
Health Insurance
Taxation
Defense Spending
Immigration
Infrastructure
Climate Change
How Patrick Kennedy Voted on Recent Bills
Yea on “Medical Debt Relief Act of 2009” (2010-09-29) — Passed
Yea on “Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act” (2010-05-24) — Passed
Yea on “To clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.” (2010-05-12) — Passed
Yea on “Health care reform bill” (2010-03-22) — Passed
Yea on “TRICARE Affirmation Act” (2010-03-20) — Passed
Nay on “Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act” (2010-02-24) — Failed