Mark Kirk
Senator for Illinois · Republican
Born 1959
Mark Kirk
- S.Res. 618 · A resolution commending and congratulating the Chicago Cubs on their 2016 World Series victory. November 17, 2016 · Passed Senate
- S. 3461 · Securities and Exchange Commission Overpayment Credit Act September 29, 2016 · In committee
- S.Res. 604 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 2016 as "National Bladder Health Month". September 29, 2016 · Passed Senate
- S. 3449 · TAAR Act September 28, 2016 · In committee
- S. 3444 · Education Support Professional Family Medical Leave Act September 28, 2016 · In committee
7 terms
| Chamber | Represents | Party | Term dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Illinois | Republican | January 5, 2011 – January 3, 2017 |
| Senate | Illinois | Republican | November 29, 2010 – January 3, 2011 |
| House | Illinois · District 10 | Republican | January 6, 2009 – November 29, 2010 |
| House | Illinois · District 10 | Republican | January 4, 2007 – January 3, 2009 |
| House | Illinois · District 10 | Republican | January 4, 2005 – January 3, 2007 |
| House | Illinois · District 10 | Republican | January 7, 2003 – January 3, 2005 |
| House | Illinois · District 10 | Republican | January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2003 |
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Record timeline
· Bills sponsored
Latest official action on S. 1168: Held at the desk.
· Roll-call votes
Voted Yea — On the Motion: S. 612 (Senate Vote 163 (114th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Motion Agreed to
· Roll-call votes
Voted Yea — On the Cloture Motion: S. 612 (Senate Vote 162 (114th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Cloture Motion Agreed to
· Roll-call votes
Voted Yea — On the Motion: H.R. 2028 (Senate Vote 161 (114th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Motion Agreed to
· Roll-call votes
Voted Yea — On the Cloture Motion: H.R. 2028 (Senate Vote 160 (114th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Cloture Motion Agreed to
· Roll-call votes
Voted Yea — On the Conference Report: S. 2943 (Senate Vote 159 (114th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Conference Report Agreed to
· Roll-call votes
Voted Yea — On the Cloture Motion: S. 2943 (Senate Vote 158 (114th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Cloture Motion Agreed to
· Roll-call votes
Voted Yea — On the Motion: H.R. 34 (Senate Vote 157 (114th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Motion Agreed to
· Roll-call votes
Voted Yea — On the Cloture Motion: H.R. 34 (Senate Vote 156 (114th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Cloture Motion Agreed to
· Roll-call votes
Voted Yea — On Passage of the Bill: H.R. 6297 (Senate Vote 155 (114th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Bill Passed
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Recorded positions over time
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Financial disclosures and stock trades
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