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Edward 'Ted' M. Kennedy, Sr.

Full Name: Edward 'Ted' M. Kennedy, Sr.
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Victoria Reggie; 3 Children: Kara, Edward Jr., Patrick; 2 Stepchildren: Curan Raclin, Caroline Raclin
Birth Date: 02/22/1932
Birth Place: Boston, MA
Home City: Hyannis Port, MA
Religion: Roman Catholic

Recent Key Votes

S 160 - Washington DC Voting Act
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

Feb. 26, 2009 - Creates a new congressional district for the District of Columbia, but prohibits the District from gaining additional seats in the US House or any ...

S 1 - Lobbying and Donation Regulations
Legislation (Yea)

Aug. 2, 2007 - Increases the mandatory waiting period before becoming a lobbyist to two years after leaving office for former Senators and senior executive personnel, one year ...

HR 3295 - Help America Vote Act of 2002
Legislation (Yea)

Oct. 16, 2002 - $325 million to replace punch card and lever voting machines by the 2004 elections. $325 million for states to improve their election ...

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Recent Public Statements

Kennedy on the Passing of His Sister, Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Aug. 11, 2009 - Kennedy on the Passing of His Sister, Eunice Kennedy Shriver Eunice is now with God in heaven. My sister Jean and I, and our entire ...

Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions

Aug. 6, 2009 - STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS -- (Senate - August 06, 2009) BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT By Mr. GREGG (for himself, Mr. KENNEDY, Ms. COLLINS, ...

Executive Session

Aug. 6, 2009 - EXECUTIVE SESSION -- (Senate - August 06, 2009) BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Mr. KENNEDY. Madam President, I strongly support the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2008-2011 Global Exchange Percent Loyalty to Finance, Insurance, Real Estate Lobby 0%
2007 League of Women Voters Campaign Finance and Election Issues Score 75%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $839,627.00
Total Spent $7,426,309.00
Cash On Hand $0.00
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 09/30/2010
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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