| Full Name: | Al Franken |
|---|---|
| Office: | U.S. Senate (MN) - Jr, Democratic/Farmer/Labor |
| First Elected: | 11/04/2008 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Male |
|---|---|
| Family: | Wife: Franni; 2 Children: Thomasin, Joe |
| Birth Date: | 05/21/1951 |
| Birth Place: | New York, NY |
| Religion: | Jewish |
Summary
Senator Al Franken
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts and Entertainment
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
S Amdt 3058 - Expands TRICARE Coverage of Autism
More Key Votes
Amendment (Yea)
Nov. 29, 2012 - Expands the TRICARE program coverage to include coverage for autism spectrum disorders. Appropriates an additional $45 million to the Defense Health Program ...
Recent Public Statements
Klobuchar, Franken Announce Advisory Committee for U.S. Attorney
May 17, 2013 - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken today announced the formation of an advisory committee to assist them in recommending Minnesota's next U.S. Attorney to ...
Sen. Franken Wins Fight to Help Protect Small Businesses During Immigration Reform
May 16, 2013 - Today, U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) passed two amendments to help small businesses during the Judiciary Committee's hearing to debate and amend the immigration reform ...
Sen. Franken Statement on Spike in Minnesota Gas Prices
More Public Statements
May 16, 2013 - Today, U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) made the following statement in response to the overnight spike in gas prices in Minnesota as a result of ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Vote Kids Positions | 100% |
| 2009-2010 | Children's Defense Fund Positions | 100% |
| 2009-2010 | American Family Association Positions | 0% |
Campaign Finances
| Election Cycle | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Total Income | $32,852,599.82 |
| Total Spent | $31,585,184.02 |
| Cash On Hand | $1,267,414.00 |
| Debt | $0.00 |
| Source | OpenSecrets.org |
| Updated | 12/31/2012 |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Al Franken repeatedly refused to provide any responses to citizens on the issues through the 2008 Political Courage Test when asked to do so by national leaders of the political parties, prominent members of the media, Project Vote Smart President Richard Kimball, and Project Vote Smart staff.
Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.
Contact Information
Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://www.franken.senate.gov/?p=email_al
Washington, D.C. Website
http://franken.senate.gov
Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/SenatorFranken
Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/Sen.Franken
Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/alfranken
Washington, D.C.
309 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-5641
District
60 East Plato Boulevard, Suite 220
Saint Paul, MN 55107
Phone: 651-221-1016
District
916 West Saint Germain Street
Suite 110
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
Phone: 320-251-2721
District
208 South Minnesota Avenue
Suite 6
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Phone: 507-931-5813
District
515 West 1st Street
Suite 104
Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: 218-722-2390
