What party did H. John Heinz, III belong to?

H. John Heinz, III was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate.

When did H. John Heinz, III serve in the U.S. Senate?

H. John Heinz, III served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1977 to April 4, 1991, representing Pennsylvania.

When did H. John Heinz, III die?

H. John Heinz, III died on April 4, 1991.

Historical Profile

H. John Heinz, III is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Republican Inactive

H. John Heinz, III

Former U.S. Senator for Pennsylvania

Biography

H. John Heinz, III (died 1991) was an American politician who represented Pennsylvania in the United States Senate from January 1977 to April 1991, during the 95th–102nd Congresses. Heinz served as a Republican. Heinz died in office on April 4, 1991.

Key Information

Full Name: Henry John Heinz, III
Died: April 4, 1991
Term Started: January 3, 1989
Term Ended: April 4, 1991
Senate Class: Class I

Service History

Jan 4, 1977 – Jan 3, 1983 95th–97th Congresses Republican Pennsylvania
Jan 3, 1983 – Jan 3, 1989 98th–100th Congresses Republican Pennsylvania
Jan 3, 1989 – Apr 4, 1991 101st–102nd Congresses Republican Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Heinz's service:

Richard Schweiker (PA) 1977–1981
Arlen Specter (PA) 1981–1991

Most Recent Voting History

Last 10 of 679 roll-call votes cast between 1989 and 1991 (roll-call records begin in 1989).

Yea

Vote #41

On the Nomination PN65 (PN 65)

Bob Martinez, of Florida, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy

Mar 21, 1991, 2:01 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (88-12) (88 Y - 12 N)

Yea

Vote #40

On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1281 (H.R. 1281)

A bill making dire emergency supplemental appropriations for the consequences of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, food stamps, unemployment compensation administration, veterans compensation and pensions, and urgent needs for the fisc…

Mar 20, 1991, 7:08 PM (ET) Result: Bill Passed (92-8) (92 Y - 8 N)

Yea

Vote #39

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 59 to H.R. 1281 (Dire Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Consequences of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Food Stamp… (H.R. 1281)

Amendment S.Amdt. 59 (To eliminate or reduce certain appropriations.)

Mar 20, 1991, 6:34 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Table Failed (44-56) (44 Y - 56 N)

Yea

Vote #38

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 60 to H.R. 1281 (Dire Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Consequences of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Food Stamp… (H.R. 1281)

Amendment S.Amdt. 60 (To restore previous law.)

Mar 20, 1991, 5:02 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Table Agreed to (61-39) (61 Y - 39 N)

Nay

Vote #37

Whether the Amendment is Germane H.R. 1281 (H.R. 1281)

Mar 20, 1991, 2:17 PM (ET) Result: Amendment Germane (60-40) (60 Y - 40 N)

Yea

Vote #36

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 53 to H.R. 1281 (Dire Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Consequences of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Food Stamp… (H.R. 1281)

Amendment S.Amdt. 53 (To prohibit the obligation or expenditure of certain funds for Jordan.)

Mar 20, 1991, 11:41 AM (ET) Result: Motion to Table Failed (43-57) (43 Y - 57 N)

Nay

Vote #35

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 51 to H.R. 1281 (Dire Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Consequences of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Food Stamps, Une… (H.R. 1281)

Amendment S.Amdt. 51 (To stike the general provision which prohibits the increased use of helpers on Federal construction projects and barring implementation of revised apprenticeship regulations.)

Mar 20, 1991, 9:19 AM (ET) Result: Amendment Rejected (37-63) (37 Y - 63 N)

Nay

Vote #34

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 48 to H.R. 1281 (Dire Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Consequences of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Food Stamp… (H.R. 1281)

Amendment S.Amdt. 48 (To provide funds for the Homeownership and Opportunity for People Everywhere programs, and for the Shelter Plus Care: Homeless Rental Housing Assistance program.)

Mar 19, 1991, 7:01 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Table Agreed to (52-48) (52 Y - 48 N)

Nay

Vote #33

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 45 to H.R. 1281 (Dire Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Consequences of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Food Stamps, Une… (H.R. 1281)

Amendment S.Amdt. 45 (To provide urgently needed funds for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to administer the HOME Investment Partnerships program and the Housing and Opportunity for People Everywhere (HOPE) programs.)

Mar 19, 1991, 6:15 PM (ET) Result: Amendment Rejected (40-60) (40 Y - 60 N)

Yea

Vote #32

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 43 to H.R. 1281 (Dire Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Consequences of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Food Stamps, Une… (H.R. 1281)

Amendment S.Amdt. 43 (To establish on a temporary basis a minimum basic formula price for the computation of Class I milk prices, and to establish minimum planting requirements of cover crops.)

Mar 19, 1991, 4:44 PM (ET) Result: Amendment Agreed to (60-40) (60 Y - 40 N)

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