John Eric Ensign
Senator for Nevada · Republican
Born 1958
John Eric Ensign
- S.Res. 146 · A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it is not in the vital interest of the United States to … April 14, 2011 · In committee
- S. 729 · A bill to validate final patent number 27-2005-0081, and for other purposes. April 5, 2011 · In committee
- S. 650 · Health Care Waiver Transparency Act March 17, 2011 · In committee
- S. 549 · Casting Light on EAJA Agency Records for Oversight Act of 2011 March 10, 2011 · In committee
- S. 422 · Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act of 2011 March 1, 2011 · In committee
4 terms
| Chamber | Represents | Party | Term dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Nevada | Republican | January 4, 2007 – May 3, 2011 |
| Senate | Nevada | Republican | January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2007 |
| House | Nevada · District 1 | Republican | January 7, 1997 – January 3, 1999 |
| House | Nevada · District 1 | Republican | January 4, 1995 – January 3, 1997 |
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Record timeline
· Bills sponsored
Latest official action on S. 729: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-39.
· Roll-call votes
Recorded as not voting — On the Resolution: S.Res. 159 (Senate Vote 63 (112th Congress, 1st Session)). Result as recorded: Resolution Agreed to
· Roll-call votes
Recorded as not voting — On the Nomination: PN 38 (Senate Vote 62 (112th Congress, 1st Session)). Result as recorded: Nomination Confirmed
· Roll-call votes
Voted Nay — On Passage of the Bill: H.R. 1473 (Senate Vote 61 (112th Congress, 1st Session)). Result as recorded: Bill Passed
· Roll-call votes
Voted Yea — On the Concurrent Resolution: H.Con.Res. 36 (Senate Vote 60 (112th Congress, 1st Session)). Result as recorded: Concurrent Resolution Rejected
· Roll-call votes
Voted Yea — On the Concurrent Resolution: H.Con.Res. 35 (Senate Vote 59 (112th Congress, 1st Session)). Result as recorded: Concurrent Resolution Rejected
· Bills sponsored
Latest official action on S.Res. 146: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2539-2540)
· Bills sponsored
Introduced as sponsor: S.Res. 146 (112th Congress): A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it is not in the vital interest of the United States to intervene militarily in Libya, calling on NATO to ensure that member states dedicate the resources necessary to ensure that object…
· Roll-call votes
Voted Yea — On the Nomination: PN 29 (Senate Vote 58 (112th Congress, 1st Session)). Result as recorded: Nomination Confirmed
· Roll-call votes
Voted Yea — On the Amendment: S. 493 (Senate Vote 57 (112th Congress, 1st Session)). Result as recorded: Amendment Agreed to
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Recorded positions over time
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