Edward 'Ted' M. Kennedy, Sr.

Biographical

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
Issue Category

Recent Key Votes

S 181 - Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

Jan. 22, 2009 - Changes the current unlawful employment discrimination laws to include the adoption of discriminatory compensation decisions or practices, including each time wages, benefits, or other ...

HR 2642 - Iraq and Afghanistan War Funding, Unemployment Benefits Extension, and GI Bill
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

June 26, 2008 - Requires the Secretary of Defense to send a report to Congress detailing performance standards and goals with a timetable for achieving security, economic, and ...

HR 800 - Union Organization Bill
Legislation (Yea)

June 26, 2007 - Requires the National Labor Relations Board to review petitions filed by employees for the purpose of creating a labor organization for collective bargaining, and ...

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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
2007-2008 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Positions 93%
1999 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Positions 100%
2009-2010 Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 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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