William H. Frist
Senator for Tennessee · Republican
Born 1952
William H. Frist
- S.Res. 629 · A resolution establishing a procedure for affixing and removing permanent artwork and semi-permanent artwork … December 7, 2006 · Passed Senate
- S.Res. 626 · A resolution relating to the retirement of Linda E. Sebold. December 7, 2006 · Passed Senate
- S.Res. 625 · A resolution extending the authority for the Senate National Security Working Group. December 6, 2006 · Passed Senate
- S.Res. 616 · A resolution authorizing the Majority Leader and one staff member to travel to Mexico for the inauguration of… November 16, 2006 · Passed Senate
- S. 4052 · North Korea Refugee Relief and Reconstruction Act of 2006 November 15, 2006 · In committee
2 terms
| Chamber | Represents | Party | Term dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Tennessee | Republican | January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2007 |
| Senate | Tennessee | Republican | January 4, 1995 – January 3, 2001 |
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Voted Yea — On the Motion: H.R. 6111 (Senate Vote 279 (109th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Motion Agreed to
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Voted Yea — On the Cloture Motion: H.R. 6111 (Senate Vote 278 (109th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Cloture Motion Agreed to
· Roll-call votes
Voted Yea — On the Motion: H.R. 6111 (Senate Vote 277 (109th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Motion Agreed to
· Roll-call votes
Voted Yea — On the Nomination: PN 1746 (Senate Vote 276 (109th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Nomination Confirmed
· Roll-call votes
Voted Yea — On the Cloture Motion: PN 1746 (Senate Vote 275 (109th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Cloture Motion Agreed to
· Roll-call votes
Voted Yea — On the Nomination: PN 1396 (Senate Vote 274 (109th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Nomination Confirmed
· Roll-call votes
Voted Yea — On the Cloture Motion: PN 1396 (Senate Vote 273 (109th Congress, 2nd Session)). Result as recorded: Cloture Motion Agreed to
· Bills sponsored
Latest official action on S.Res. 629: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11545; text as passed Senate: CR S11545; text of measure as introduced: CR S11506)
· Bills sponsored
Introduced as sponsor: S.Res. 629 (109th Congress): A resolution establishing a procedure for affixing and removing permanent artwork and semi-permanent artwork in the Senate wing of the Capitol and in the Senate office buildings.
· Bills sponsored
Latest official action on S.Res. 626: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11543-11544; text as passed Senate: CR S11544; text of measure as introduced: CR S11505)
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