Spencer Abraham

Spencer Abraham

Republican · Michigan · Senate

31 years in office

Quylt Score

561
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted5 bills signed into law
7415%
Bills Advanced73 of 165 bills out of committee
10012%
Federal Funding Secured$3437750M in federal obligations in district (119th Congress)
1008%
Engagement20% of score
Roll Call Attendance
Pending15%
Committee Hearing ParticipationCommittee assignments not yet available
205%
Collaboration15% of score
Bipartisan Cosponsoring1 of 8 cosponsored bills cross-party
2110%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills6 of 10 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
1005%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleNo leadership role
010%
Committee SeniorityNo committee assignments
1010%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & CredentialsJD (Law) · law practice, business founder
1005%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Reflects official Senate/House Ethics Committee records. Recent actions may not yet be reflected.

Quylt Scores update as official government data becomes available. Ethics records may lag 30–90 days from official committee publication.

Sponsored Legislation (250)

S 11Wei Jingsheng Freedom of Conscience Act

Introduced 1999-01-19 · Became Private Law No: 106-14.

Private Legislation

S 290Adoption Promotion Act

Introduced 1999-01-21 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.

Families

S 2999Health Care Provider Bill of Rights

Introduced 2000-07-27 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

S 1185Small Business Liability Reform Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-05-27 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Law

S 1255Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act

Introduced 1999-06-21 · Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.

Commerce

S 661Child Custody Protection Act

Introduced 1999-03-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 145Victim Restitution Enforcement Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-01-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 761Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

Introduced 1999-03-25 · Became Public Law No: 106-229.

Science, Technology, Communications

S 463American Community Renewal Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-02-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Economics and Public Finance

SCONRES 105A concurrent resolution designating April 13, 2000, as a day of remembrance of the victims of the Katyn Forest massacre.

Introduced 2000-04-13 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2733)

Commemorations

Introduced 2000-09-28 · Amendment SA 4277 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2000-09-28 · Amendment SA 4276 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Introduced 2000-09-26 · Referred to the Committee on Finance.

Introduced 2000-09-25 · Amendment SA 4188 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2000-09-22 · Amendment SA 4177 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2000-09-20 ·

Introduced 2000-09-06 · Amendment SA 4074 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S8169)

Introduced 2000-07-19 ·

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Introduced 2000-07-19 · Amendment SA 3933 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2000-07-14 · Proposed amendment SA 3862 withdrawn in Senate.

Introduced 2000-07-13 · Amendment SA 3827 ruled out of order by the chair.

Introduced 2000-06-21 · Amendment SA 3584 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text as further modified: CR S5532)

Introduced 2000-06-21 ·

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Introduced 2000-06-12 · Amendment SA 3305 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S4991)

Introduced 2000-05-04 · Amendment SA 3117 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 42. Record Vote Number: 92.

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Introduced 2000-04-06 · Proposed amendment SA 3063 withdrawn in Senate.

Introduced 2000-04-06 ·

Introduced 2000-03-06 · Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Introduced 2000-02-28 · Amendment SA 2825 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 2. Record Vote Number: 18. (text: CR S992-993)

Introduced 1999-11-19 · Amendment SP 2787 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 1999-11-08 · Amendment SP 2774 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 1999-10-25 ·

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Introduced 1999-10-06 · Amendment SP 2269 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 1999-10-05 · Amendment SP 2251 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 1999-10-05 · Amendment SP 1948 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1999-10-04 · Amendment SP 1897 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 1999-09-14 · Amendment SP 1655 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 1999-09-14 · Amendment SP 1642 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 1999-08-05 ·

Introduced 1999-08-04 · Amendment SP 1525 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1999-08-04 · Amendment SP 1524 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1999-08-03 ·

Introduced 1999-07-29 · Proposed amendment SP 1470 withdrawn in Senate.

Introduced 1999-07-29 ·

Introduced 1999-07-29 · Amendment SP 1455 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 1999-07-29 · Amendment SP 1411 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 1999-07-28 · SP 1398 ruled out of order by the chair.

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Introduced 1999-07-27 · Amendment SP 1367 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Introduced 1999-06-30 · Amendment SP 1142 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1999-06-22 · Amendment SP 712 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1999-06-21 ·

Introduced 1999-06-16 · Amendment SP 634 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 1999-06-07 · Referred to the Committee on Finance.

Introduced 1999-05-27 · Amendment SP 436 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1999-05-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Introduced 1999-04-20 · Considered by Senate.

Introduced 1999-04-20 · Considered by Senate.

Introduced 1999-03-25 · Amendment SP 227 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1999-03-25 · Proposed amendment SP 228 withdrawn in Senate.

Introduced 1999-03-24 · Amendment SP 143 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 99-0. Record Vote No: 58.

S 3276A bill to make technical corrections to the College Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act of 2000 and certain amendments made by that Act.

Introduced 2000-12-11 · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11891)

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 3206Victims of Rape Health Protection Act

Introduced 2000-10-13 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 3174A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a long-term capital gains deduction for individuals.

Introduced 2000-10-05 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 3139Secret Evidence Repeal Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-09-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

S 3112Medicare Access to Digital Mammography Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-09-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

S 3028Rural Hospital and Health Network Preservation Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-09-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

S 2991Just Punishment for Cyberstalkers Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-07-27 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 2903A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the child tax credit.

Introduced 2000-07-21 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7448)

Taxation

S 2847A bill to modify the River and Harbor Act of 1886 to authorize Corps of Engineer authority over an extended portion of the Clinton River.

Introduced 2000-07-11 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Water Resources Development

S 2808A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily suspend the Federal fuels tax.

Introduced 2000-06-28 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 653.

Taxation

S 2599Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-05-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4205-4207)

Immigration

S 2406Mother Teresa Religious Workers Act

Introduced 2000-04-12 · Held at the desk.

Immigration

S 2367Travel, Tourism, and Jobs Preservation Act

Introduced 2000-04-05 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 511.

Immigration

S 2288Compassion for Children and Child Support Enforcement Act of 1999

Introduced 2000-03-23 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Families

S 2180Senior Citizens' Financial Freedom Act

Introduced 2000-03-02 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Social Welfare

S 1952Small Investors Tax Simplification Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-11-17 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 1784Saint Helena Island National Scenic Area Act

Introduced 1999-10-25 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 1768Social Security Surplus Preservation and Debt Reduction Act

Introduced 1999-10-21 · Read twice and referred jointly to the Committees on Budget; Governmental Affairs pursuant to the order of August 4, 1977, with instructions that if one Committee reports, the other Committee have thirty days to report or be discharged.

Economics and Public Finance

S 1713S Visa and Refugee Assistance Authorization Act

Introduced 1999-10-08 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.

Immigration

S 1667A bill to impose a moratorium on the export of bulk fresh water from the Great Lakes.

Introduced 1999-09-29 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.

Water Resources Development

S 1649Measures to Encourage Results in Teaching Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-09-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.

Education

S 1644Alien Smuggling Prevention and Enforcement Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-09-27 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 1563INS Reform and Border Security Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-08-05 · Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 106-813.

Immigration

S 1561Samantha Reid and Hillory J. Farias Date-Rape Drug Prohibition Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-08-05 · Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 416. (consideration: CR S14872)

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 1455College Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act of 2000

Introduced 1999-07-28 · Became Public Law No: 106-420.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 1384Folic Acid Promotion and Birth Defects Prevention Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-07-16 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.

Health

S 922Made in USA Label Defense Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-04-29 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

S 921Electronics Securities Transactions Act

Introduced 1999-04-29 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.

Finance and Financial Sector

S 906Drug Testing and Treatment for Welfare Recipients Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-04-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Social Welfare

S 745Border Improvement and Immigration Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-03-25 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Immigration

S 542New Millennium Classrooms Act

Introduced 1999-03-04 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S385-387)

Taxation

S 518A bill for the relief of Patricia E. Krieger of Port Huron, Michigan.

Introduced 1999-03-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on Oversight and Courts.

Private Legislation

S 482A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the increase in the tax on the social security benefits.

Introduced 1999-02-25 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 427Mandates Information Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-02-12 · Read twice and referred jointly to the Committees on Budget; Governmental Affairs pursuant to the order of August 4, 1977, with instructions that if one Committee reports, the other Committee have thirty days to report or be discharged.

Congress

S 289Faith-Based Drug Treatment Enhancement Act

Introduced 1999-01-21 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.

Health

S 146Powder Cocaine Sentencing Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-01-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 148Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act

Introduced 1999-01-19 · Became Public Law No: 106-247.

Animals

SJRES 13A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect Social Security.

Introduced 1999-03-08 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 33.

Economics and Public Finance

SRES 325A resolution welcoming King Mohammed VI of Morocco upon his first official visit to the United States, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2000-06-20 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5476-5477; text as passed Senate: CR S5476-5477; text of measure as introduced: CR S5469-5470)

International Affairs

SRES 294A resolution designating the month of October 2000 as "Children's Internet Safety Month".

Introduced 2000-04-25 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8638)

Commemorations

SRES 281A resolution to congratulate the Michigan State University Men's Basketball Team on winning the 2000 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Championship.

Introduced 2000-04-05 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2156-2157; text as passed Senate: CR S2156; text as introduced: CR S2250)

Commemorations

SRES 212A resolution to designate August 1, 2000, as "National Relatives as Parents Day".

Introduced 1999-11-01 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7806)

Commemorations

SRES 133A resolution supporting religious tolerance toward Muslims.

Introduced 1999-07-01 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7806; text as passed Senate: CR S7806)

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Introduced 1996-07-25 · Amendment SP 5081 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1996-07-25 · Amendment SP 5082 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1996-07-18 · Amendment SP 4925 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1996-07-18 ·

Introduced 1996-05-22 · Amendment SP 4028 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52-48. Record Vote No: 122.

Introduced 1996-05-16 · Amendment SP 3980 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53-45. Record Vote No: 118.

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Introduced 1996-04-29 · Motion to table SP 3752 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54-46. Record Vote No: 101.

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Introduced 1995-11-09 · Amendment SP 3052 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1995-10-25 · Amendment SP 2950 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 99-0. Record Vote No: 500.

Introduced 1995-09-29 · Amendment SP 2847 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 1995-09-28 · Amendment SP 2820 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1995-09-19 · Amendment SP 2702 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1995-09-15 · Amendment SP 2684 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1995-08-10 · Amendment SP 2417 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1995-09-08 · Amendment SP 2511 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1995-09-08 · Proposed amendment SP 2512 withdrawn in Senate.

Introduced 1995-09-07 · Proposed amendment SP 2476 withdrawn in Senate.

Introduced 1995-08-09 · Amendment SP 2343 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1995-08-01 · Amendment SP 2056 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1995-07-10 · Amendment SP 1490 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 96-0. Record Vote No: 297.

Introduced 1995-06-21 · Amendment SP 1452 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1995-06-06 · Proposed amendment SP 1228 withdrawn in Senate.

Introduced 1995-04-26 ·

Introduced 1995-04-25 · Amendment SP 597 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1995-04-26 · Motion to table SP 600 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51-48. Record Vote No: 148.

Introduced 1995-04-26 ·

Introduced 1995-03-21 · Amendment SP 401 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

S 2055A bill to waive temporarily the medicare enrollment composition rules for The Wellness Plan.

Introduced 1996-09-05 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

S 1917A bill to authorize the State of Michigan to implement the demonstration project known as "To Strengthen Michigan Families".

Introduced 1996-06-27 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Social Welfare

S 1535Illegal Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-01-26 · Star Print ordered on the bill.

Immigration

S 1522A bill to provide for the transfer of six obsolete tugboats of the Navy.

Introduced 1996-01-23 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

S 1504Victims Restitution Enforcement Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-12-22 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 1346Regulatory Review Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-10-20 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

S 1253A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to penalties for crimes involving cocaine, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1995-09-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 1275Prison Conditions Litigation Reform Act

Introduced 1995-09-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 1252Enhanced Enterprise Zones Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-09-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Economics and Public Finance

S 1045National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Privatization Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-07-17 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

Arts, Culture, Religion

S 929Commerce Department Termination and Government Reorganziation Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-06-15 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 214.

Government Operations and Politics

S 183Congressional Fiscal Responsibility Incentive Act

Introduced 1995-01-09 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

Congress

SRES 202A resolution concerning the ban on the use of United States passports for travel to Lebanon.

Introduced 1995-12-22 · Subcommittee on Near Eastern and Asian Affairs. Hearings held.

International Affairs

Introduced 1998-10-21 · Amendment SP 3835 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 1998-10-15 · Amendment SP 3829 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 1998-10-02 · The amendment (SP 3678), previously agreed to, was modified by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 1998-09-28 ·

Introduced 1998-09-02 · Notwithstanding the passage of S. 2334, amendment 3539, previously adopted, was vitiated by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 1998-09-10 ·

Introduced 1998-07-30 · Amendment agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 1998-07-23 · Amendment SP 3308 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1998-07-29 · Amendment SP 3362 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 1998-06-23 · Amendment SP 2964 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 1998-05-18 · Amendment SP 2419 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1998-06-04 ·

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Introduced 1998-04-01 · Proposed amendment SP 2249 withdrawn in Senate.

Introduced 1998-03-12 · Amendment SP 2013 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1998-03-11 · Amendment SP 1955 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1998-03-09 ·

Introduced 1998-03-09 · Amendment SP 1911 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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