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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

HR 1388 - National Volunteer Program Expansion
Legislation (Yea)

March 26, 2009 - Authorizes funding to promote, operate, and expand service-learning programs in elementary and secondary schools through training, curriculum development, program assessment methods, and community outreach ...

S J Res 1 - Same Sex Marriage Resolution
Legislation-Joint Resolution (Nay)

June 7, 2006 - Prohibits individual states from recognizing marital status and/or legal benefits from any other unions other than that of a man and woman.

S 625 - Hate Crimes Bill
Legislation (Yea)

June 11, 2002 - Authorizes federal government to assist in the investigation and prosecution of hate crimes. Adds of sexual orientation, gender and disability to list ...

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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%
2009 National Association of Social Workers Positions 100%
2008 National Association of Social Workers Positions 100%
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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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