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Key Votes
S 2040 - Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act - National Key Vote
Gary Palmer voted Yea (Override of Veto) on this Legislation.
Read statements Gary Palmer made in this general time period.
Timeline
- Sept. 28, 2016 House Veto Override Passed
- Sept. 28, 2016 Senate Veto Override Passed
- Sept. 23, 2016 Executive Vetoed
- Sept. 9, 2016 House Bill Passed
- May 17, 2016 Senate Bill Passed
- Sept. 16, 2015 Introduced
Issues Related to S 2040
Stage Details
Legislation -
Veto Override Passed
(House)
(348-77) -
Sept. 28, 2016(Key vote)
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Title: Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act
Vote Result
Yea Votes
Nay Votes
Vote to override a veto of a bill that authorizes courts to hear cases involving claims against a foreign state for damages caused by terrorism within the United States.
- Specifies that the federal government can seek court action on a foreign nation that knowingly or recklessly contributes directly or indirectly to persons or organizations that pose a significant risk of committing acts of terrorism (Sec. 2).
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Establishes the broadest possible basis for civil litigation against foreign governments and those suspected of directly or indirectly engaging in terrorist activities against the United States (Sec. 2).
NOTE: A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY OF THOSE PRESENT AND VOTING IS REQUIRED TO OVERRIDE A PRESIDENTIAL VETO.
Legislation -
Veto Override Passed
(Senate)
(97-1) -
Sept. 28, 2016(Key vote)
See How Your Politicians Voted
Title: Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act
Vote Result
Yea Votes
Nay Votes
Vote to override a veto of a bill that authorizes courts to hear cases involving claims against a foreign state for damages caused by terrorism within the United States.
- Specifies that the federal government can seek court action on a foreign nation that knowingly or recklessly contributes directly or indirectly to persons or organizations that pose a significant risk of committing acts of terrorism (Sec. 2).
-
Establishes the broadest possible basis for civil litigation against foreign governments and those suspected of directly or indirectly engaging in terrorist activities against the United States (Sec. 2).
NOTE: A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY OF THOSE PRESENT AND VOTING IS REQUIRED TO OVERRIDE A PRESIDENTIAL VETO.
Legislation - Vetoed (Executive) - Sept. 23, 2016
Title: Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) - Sept. 9, 2016
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) - May 17, 2016
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Sept. 16, 2015
Title: Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act
Sponsors
Co-sponsors
- Kelly A. Ayotte (NH - R) (Out Of Office)
- Richard 'Dick' Blumenthal (CT - D)
- Christopher A. 'Chris' Coons (DE - D)
- Rafael Edward 'Ted' Cruz (TX - R)
- Dianne Feinstein (CA - D)
- Jeff Flake (AZ - R) (Out Of Office)
- Al Franken (MN - D) (Out Of Office)
- Kirsten E. Gillibrand (NY - D)
- Lindsey O. Graham (SC - R)
- Charles E. 'Chuck' Grassley (IA - R)
- Orrin G. Hatch (UT - R) (Out Of Office)
- Mark Steven Kirk (IL - R) (Out Of Office)
- Amy Klobuchar (MN - D)
- Michael 'Mike' Lee (UT - R)
- Edward J. 'Ed' Markey (MA - D)
- Robert 'Bob' Menendez (NJ - D)
- David A. Perdue (GA - R)
- Marco Rubio (FL - R)
- Bernard 'Bernie' Sanders (VT - I)
- Charles E. 'Chuck' Schumer (NY - D)
- Thom Tillis (NC - R)
- Patrick J. 'Pat' Toomey (PA - R)
- Elizabeth A. Warren (MA - D)
- Sheldon Whitehouse (RI - D)