Historical Profile
Barack Obama is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Barack Obama
Former U.S. Senator for Illinois
Biography
Barack Obama was an American politician who represented Illinois in the United States Senate from January 2005 to November 2008, during the 109th–110th Congresses. Obama served as a Democrat.
Key Information
- Full Name: Barack Obama
- Term Started: January 4, 2005
- Term Ended: November 16, 2008
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Jan 4, 2005 – Nov 16, 2008 109th–110th Congresses Democrat Illinois
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Illinois
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Obama's service:
- Dick Durbin (IL) 2005–2008
Most Recent Voting History
Last 10 of 1,300 roll-call votes cast between 2005 and 2008 (roll-call records begin in 1989).
Yea
Vote #213
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1424 (H.R. 1424)
A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayer…
Yea
Vote #212
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5685 to H.R. 1424 (A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for … (H.R. 1424)
Amendment S.Amdt. 5685 (In the nature of a substitute.)
Yea
Vote #211
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 7081 (H.R. 7081)
A bill to approve the United States-India Agreement for Cooperation on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, and for other purposes.
Yea
Vote #210
On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amdt. To the Senate Amdt. to H.R. 2095) (H.R. 2095)
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes.
Not Voting
Vote #209
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 2095 (H.R. 2095)
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes.
Not Voting
Vote #208
On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R.2638) (H.R. 2638)
A bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
Not Voting
Vote #207
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 2638 (H.R. 2638)
A bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
Not Voting
Vote #206
On the Motion to Proceed S. 3604 (S. 3604)
A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for economic recovery for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
Not Voting
Vote #205
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6049 (H.R. 6049)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes.
Not Voting
Vote #204
On the Motion (Motion to Waive C.B.A. Baucus Amdt. No.5635)
Amendment S.Amdt. 5635 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.)
Source: Official U.S. Senate roll-call votes (senate.gov ↗).