John Patrick Murtha Jr.
Representative for Pennsylvania, district 12 · Democrat
Born 1932 · Died 2010
John Patrick Murtha Jr.
- H.R. 3326 · Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 July 24, 2009 · Public Law 111-118
- H.R. 2022 · K-IRA Act April 22, 2009 · In committee
- H.R. 5497 · Kids IRA Act of 2008 (K-IRA) February 26, 2008 · In committee
- H.R. 3222 · Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008 July 30, 2007 · Public Law 110-116
- H.R. 1027 · To amend title 36, United States Code, to authorize the spouse and siblings of a recipient of the Purple Hear… February 13, 2007 · In committee
19 terms
| Chamber | Represents | Party | Term dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | Pennsylvania · District 12 | Democrat | January 6, 2009 – February 8, 2010 |
| House | Pennsylvania · District 12 | Democrat | January 4, 2007 – January 3, 2009 |
| House | Pennsylvania · District 12 | Democrat | January 4, 2005 – January 3, 2007 |
| House | Pennsylvania · District 12 | Democrat | January 7, 2003 – January 3, 2005 |
| House | Pennsylvania · District 12 | Democrat | January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2003 |
| House | Pennsylvania · District 12 | Democrat | January 6, 1999 – January 3, 2001 |
| House | Pennsylvania · District 12 | Democrat | January 7, 1997 – January 3, 1999 |
| House | Pennsylvania · District 12 | Democrat | January 4, 1995 – January 3, 1997 |
| House | Pennsylvania · District 12 | Democrat | January 5, 1993 – January 3, 1995 |
| House | Pennsylvania · District 12 | Democrat | January 3, 1991 – January 3, 1993 |
| House | Pennsylvania · District 12 | Democrat | January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1991 |
| House | Pennsylvania · District 12 | Democrat | January 6, 1987 – January 3, 1989 |
| House | Pennsylvania · District 12 | Democrat | January 3, 1985 – January 3, 1987 |
| House | Pennsylvania · District 12 | Democrat | January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1985 |
| House | Pennsylvania · District 12 | Democrat | January 5, 1981 – January 3, 1983 |
| House | Pennsylvania · District 12 | Democrat | January 15, 1979 – January 3, 1981 |
| House | Pennsylvania · District 12 | Democrat | January 4, 1977 – January 3, 1979 |
| House | Pennsylvania · District 12 | Democrat | January 14, 1975 – January 3, 1977 |
| House | Pennsylvania · District 12 | Democrat | January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1975 |
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NOT VOTING · February 4, 2010
On Adoption of the second portion of the divided question
H.J.Res. 45 · 233 yea / 187 nay
NOT VOTING · February 4, 2010
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
H.R. 4532 · 412 yea / 6 nay
NOT VOTING · February 4, 2010
On Agreeing to the Resolution
H.Res. 1065 · 217 yea / 212 nayIdeology, measured from every vote they cast
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· Roll-call votes
Recorded as not voting — On Adoption of the second portion of the divided question: H.J.Res. 45 (House Roll Call 48 (111th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Passed
· Roll-call votes
Recorded as not voting — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H.R. 4532 (House Roll Call 47 (111th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Passed
· Roll-call votes
Recorded as not voting — On Agreeing to the Resolution: H.Res. 1065 (House Roll Call 46 (111th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Passed
· Roll-call votes
Recorded as not voting — On Ordering the Previous Question: H.Res. 1065 (House Roll Call 45 (111th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Passed
· Roll-call votes
Recorded as not voting — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H.Res. 1022 (House Roll Call 44 (111th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Passed
· Roll-call votes
Recorded as not voting — On Passage: H.R. 4061 (House Roll Call 43 (111th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Passed
· Roll-call votes
Recorded as not voting — On Agreeing to the Amendment: H.R. 4061 (House Roll Call 42 (111th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Agreed to
· Roll-call votes
Recorded as not voting — On Agreeing to the Amendment: H.R. 4061 (House Roll Call 41 (111th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Agreed to
· Roll-call votes
Recorded as not voting — On Agreeing to the Amendment: H.R. 4061 (House Roll Call 40 (111th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Agreed to
· Roll-call votes
Recorded as not voting — On Agreeing to the Amendment: H.R. 4061 (House Roll Call 39 (111th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Agreed to
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