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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 Amdt 1399 - Requiring Completion of Reinforced Border Fencing
Amendment (Did Not Vote)

July 8, 2009 - Deems vehicle barriers, motion sensitive cameras and other forms of "virtual fencing" ineffective, and therefore do not meet the requirement of being a pedestrian ...

HR 7081 - United States - India Nuclear Agreement
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

Oct. 1, 2008 - Provides for the transfer of nuclear technology and materials to India for non-military use (Sec 101). Opens civilian nuclear facilities for inspection ...

HR 2638 - Continuing Appropriations
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

Sept. 27, 2008 - Appropriates funds necessary to continue until March 6, 2009 projects or activities that were conducted in fiscal year 2008 and for which funds or ...

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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
2005-2006 ACT! for America Positions 25%
2003-2004 ACT! for America Positions 50%
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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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