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Robert Torricelli

Former U.S. Senator for New Jersey

Biography

Robert Torricelli was an American politician who represented New Jersey in the United States Senate from January 1997 to January 2003, during the 105th–107th Congresses. Torricelli served as a Democrat.

Key Information

  • Full Name: Robert Guy Torricelli
  • Term Started: January 7, 1997
  • Term Ended: January 3, 2003
  • Senate Class: Class II

Service History

  • Jan 7, 1997 – Jan 3, 2003 105th–107th Congresses Democrat New Jersey

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 New Jersey

Served With

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

Most Recent Voting History

Last 10 of 1,917 roll-call votes cast between 1997 and 2003 (roll-call records begin in 1989).

Yea

Vote #253

On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 124 (H.J.Res. 124)

A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.

Nov 19, 2002, 9:22 PM (ET) Result: Joint Resolution Passed (92-2) (92 Y - 2 N)

Yea

Vote #252

On the Conference Report H.R. 3210 (H.R. 3210)

A bill to ensure the continued financial capacity of insurers to provide coverage for risks from terrorism.

Nov 19, 2002, 8:37 PM (ET) Result: Conference Report Agreed to (86-11) (86 Y - 11 N)

Yea

Vote #251

On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3210 (H.R. 3210)

A bill to ensure the continued financial capacity of insurers to provide coverage for risks from terrorism.

Nov 19, 2002, 8:21 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (85-12, 3/5 majority required) (85 Y - 12 N)

Nay

Vote #250

On the Nomination PN888 (PN 888)

Dennis W. Shedd, of South Carolina, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit

Nov 19, 2002, 8:03 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (55-44) (55 Y - 44 N)

Yea

Vote #249

On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5005 (H.R. 5005)

A bill to establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Nov 19, 2002, 7:34 PM (ET) Result: Bill Passed (90-9) (90 Y - 9 N)

Nay

Vote #248

On the Cloture Motion H.R. 5005 (H.R. 5005)

A bill to establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Nov 19, 2002, 12:08 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (83-16, 3/5 majority required) (83 Y - 16 N)

Nay

Vote #247

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4901 to H.R. 5005 (Homeland Security Act of 2002) (H.R. 5005)

Amendment S.Amdt. 4901 (To establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.)

Nov 19, 2002, 11:46 AM (ET) Result: Amendment Agreed to (73-26) (73 Y - 26 N)

Nay

Vote #246

On the Motion (Motion to Waive CBA Re: Thompson Amdt. No. 4901)

Amendment S.Amdt. 4901 (To establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.)

Nov 19, 2002, 11:23 AM (ET) Result: Motion Agreed to (69-30, 3/5 majority required) (69 Y - 30 N)

Yea

Vote #245

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4953 to S.Amdt. 4911 to S.Amdt. 4901 to H.R. 5005 (H.R. 5005)

Amendment S.Amdt. 4953 (Of a perfecting nature.)

Nov 19, 2002, 10:45 AM (ET) Result: Amendment Rejected (47-52) (47 Y - 52 N)

Not Voting

Vote #244

On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 4901 to H.R. 5005 (Homeland Security Act of 2002) (H.R. 5005)

Amendment S.Amdt. 4901 (To establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.)

Nov 15, 2002, 10:54 AM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (65-29, 3/5 majority required) (65 Y - 29 N)
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