Tom Coburn
Senator for Oklahoma · Republican
Born 1948 · Died 2020
Tom Coburn
- S. 3003 · Protecting Social Security Disability Act of 2014 December 11, 2014 · In committee
- S. 2927 · Inspectors General Streamlining Act November 13, 2014 · In committee
- S. 2904 · Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act September 18, 2014 · In committee
- S. 2873 · National Park System Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2014 September 18, 2014 · Out of committee
- S. 2852 · State Regulatory Representation Clarification Act of 2014 September 18, 2014 · In committee
5 terms
| Chamber | Represents | Party | Term dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Oklahoma | Republican | January 5, 2011 – January 3, 2015 |
| Senate | Oklahoma | Republican | January 4, 2005 – January 3, 2011 |
| House | Oklahoma · District 2 | Republican | January 6, 1999 – January 3, 2001 |
| House | Oklahoma · District 2 | Republican | January 7, 1997 – January 3, 1999 |
| House | Oklahoma · District 2 | Republican | January 4, 1995 – January 3, 1997 |
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Record timeline
· Bills sponsored
Latest official action on S. 2651: Became Public Law No: 113-284.
· Roll-call votes
Voted Nay — On the Nomination: PN 1345 (Senate Vote 366 (113th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Nomination Confirmed
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Voted Nay — On the Cloture Motion: PN 1345 (Senate Vote 365 (113th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Cloture Motion Agreed to
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Voted Nay — On Passage of the Bill: H.R. 5771 (Senate Vote 364 (113th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Bill Passed
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Voted Yea — On the Cloture Motion: PN 1986 (Senate Vote 363 (113th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Cloture Motion Agreed to
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Voted Nay — On the Nomination: PN 2123 (Senate Vote 362 (113th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Nomination Confirmed
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Voted Nay — On the Cloture Motion: PN 2123 (Senate Vote 361 (113th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Cloture Motion Agreed to
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Voted Yea — On the Nomination: PN 1996 (Senate Vote 360 (113th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Nomination Confirmed
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Voted Nay — On the Cloture Motion: PN 1996 (Senate Vote 359 (113th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Cloture Motion Agreed to
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Voted Nay — On the Cloture Motion: PN 1099 (Senate Vote 358 (113th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Cloture Motion Agreed to
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Recorded positions over time
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