Evan Bayh

Evan Bayh

Democrat · Indiana · Senate

27 years in office

Quylt Score

546*
Primary Score
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Party Line

* Preliminary — 75% of criteria computed. Remaining data pending.

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted2 bills signed into law
4815%
Bills Advanced30 of 125 bills out of committee
10012%
Federal Funding Secured$3457084M 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 Cosponsoring
Pending10%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills7 of 8 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)
855%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: May 2, 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 1779Health Care for Veterans Exposed to Chemical Hazards Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-10-14 · Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-264.

Armed Forces and National Security

S 908Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act

Introduced 2009-04-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

International Affairs

S 3026Fiscal Freeze Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-02-23 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.

Economics and Public Finance

S 522Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act

Introduced 2007-02-07 · Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.

Commerce

S 2463Alien Smuggling and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-12-13 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

S 1984Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act

Introduced 2005-11-09 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Commerce

S 1814Servicemembers Home Protection Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-10-03 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

S 3164Protecting Seniors From Fraud Act

Introduced 2000-10-05 · Became Public Law No: 106-534.

Social Welfare

Introduced 2006-09-06 · Amendment SA 4903 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Introduced 2006-06-22 · Amendment SA 4489 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Introduced 2005-11-15 · Amendment SA 2579 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2005-11-08 · Amendment SA 2464 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2005-11-09 · Amendment SA 2483 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 2005-10-03 · Amendment SA 1933 ruled out of order by the chair.

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Introduced 2005-07-25 · Amendment SA 1518 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Introduced 2005-07-20 · Amendment SA 1334 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S12498)

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Introduced 2005-04-26 · Proposed amendment SA 568 withdrawn in Senate.

Introduced 2005-04-18 · Amendment SA 520 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 39. Record Vote Number: 108.

Introduced 2005-04-13 · Proposed amendment SA 388 withdrawn in Senate.

Introduced 2005-04-13 · Proposed amendment SA 406 withdrawn in Senate.

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Introduced 2005-03-15 · Amendment SA 157 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S2942)

Introduced 2005-02-28 ·

S 3607Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Families Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-06-29 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Social Welfare

S 3458Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act

Introduced 2006-06-07 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Commerce

S 3042All-Hazards Public Health Emergency and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act

Introduced 2006-05-25 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

S 2556Fairness and Accountability in Reorganizations Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-04-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Finance and Financial Sector

S 2452Dignity for Military Funerals Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-03-16 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

S 2414Simplification Through Additional Reporting Tax Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-03-14 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2196-2199)

Taxation

S 2335Smart and Secure Foreign Investment Act

Introduced 2006-02-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

S 2238Medicare Prescription Drug Emergency Guarantee Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-02-01 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

S 2111Small Business Growth Initiative Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-12-15 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 2025Vehicle and Fuel Choices for American Security Act

Introduced 2005-11-16 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4692)

Energy

S 1590Making Savings Automatic Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-07-29 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 1329Small Business Health Care Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-06-29 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 624Patriot Penalty Elimination Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-03-15 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Armed Forces and National Security

S 597A bill for the relief of Fatuka Kaikumba Flake.

Introduced 2005-03-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 375Flu Protection Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-02-15 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

SRES 459A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United States participation and agreement in the Doha Development Round of the World Trade Organization.

Introduced 2006-05-02 · Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3900-3901)

Foreign Trade and International Finance

SRES 351A resolution responding to the threat posed by Iran's nuclear program.

Introduced 2006-01-20 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR 1/24/2006 S30-31)

International Affairs

SRES 270A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the International Monetary Fund should investigate whether China is manipulating the rate of exchange between the Chinese yuan and the United States dollar.

Introduced 2005-10-06 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR 10/7/2005 S11238-11239)

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Introduced 2010-06-15 ·

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Introduced 2010-03-03 · The amendment was modified to amend SA 3336 by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2009-12-14 ·

Introduced 2009-07-23 · Amendment SA 1767 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 38 - 59. Record Vote Number: 240.

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S 4031RESTART Act

Introduced 2010-12-15 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

S 3796Community Health Improvement Councils Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-09-16 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

S 3036National Alzheimer's Project Act

Introduced 2010-02-24 · Became Public Law No: 111-375.

Health

S 1775Servicemember Student Loan Interest Relief Act

Introduced 2009-10-13 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Education

S 1326Disaster State Housing Recovery Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-06-23 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 1309Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Families Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-06-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Social Welfare

S 1268Homeowner Tax Fairness Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-06-16 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 1191Roadmap for Addressing Climate Change in China and India Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-06-04 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

S 1189Carbon Leakage Mitigation Study Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-06-04 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

S 1022Nurses' Higher Education and Loan Repayment Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-05-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

S 642Health Care for Members of the Armed Forces Exposed to Chemical Hazards Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-03-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

S 378Money Laundering Control Enhancement Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-02-04 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2072-2073)

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 225Children's Health Care Quality Act

Introduced 2009-01-13 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

SRES 410A resolution supporting and recognizing the goals and ideals of "RV Centennial Celebration Month" to commemorate 100 years of enjoyment of recreation vehicles in the United States.

Introduced 2010-02-04 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3789)

Transportation and Public Works

SRES 295A resolution designating October 13, 2009, as "National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day".

Introduced 2009-09-30 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10382)

Health

SRES 207A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Introduced 2009-07-06 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7149-7150)

Sports and Recreation

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Introduced 2007-09-06 · Amendment SA 2782 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S11198)

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Introduced 2007-06-12 · Amendment SA 1508 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 30. Record Vote Number: 209.

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Introduced 2007-03-22 · Amendment SA 526 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

S 3332Spina Bifida Health Care Program Expansion Act

Introduced 2008-07-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

S 3056Oil Savings Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-05-22 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

S 2724CJ's Home Protection Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-03-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Housing and Community Development

S 2362Property Tax Fairness Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-11-15 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 2253Urban Health Care Delivery Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-10-29 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

S 2068Homeowner Tax Fairness Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-09-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 1932A bill to amend the Small Business Act to increase SBIR and STTR program expenditures.

Introduced 2007-08-01 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Commerce

S 1822Interest Relief Act

Introduced 2007-07-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Education

S 1830Interest Relief Act

Introduced 2007-07-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Education

S 1794Interest Relief Act

Introduced 2007-07-17 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Education

S 1741FHA Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-06-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Housing and Community Development

S 1626Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Families Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-06-14 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Social Welfare

S 1501Universal Higher Education and Lifetime Learning Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-05-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 1226Children's Health Care Quality Act

Introduced 2007-04-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

S 1113Traumatic Brain Injury Access to Options Act

Introduced 2007-04-16 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

S 1109Breast Cancer Research and Screening Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-04-16 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

S 601Simplification Through Additional Reporting Tax Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-02-14 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 339DRIVE Act

Introduced 2007-01-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Energy

SRES 580A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability.

Introduced 2008-06-02 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4894)

International Affairs

SRES 236A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the National Anthem Project, which has worked to restore America's voice by re-teaching Americans to sing the national anthem.

Introduced 2007-06-14 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10527; text as passed Senate: CR S10527)

Commemorations

Introduced 2004-10-07 · Proposed amendment SA 3995 withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S10674)

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Introduced 2004-06-24 · Amendment SA 3505 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Introduced 2004-05-18 · Amendment SA 3157 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S7153)

Introduced 2004-03-04 · By Unanimous Consent, Amendment SA 2687, previously agreed to, and previously designated a second degree amendment, was modified to reflect a first degree status. By unanimous consent, Amendment SA 2687 was subsequently amended by Amendment SA 2882.

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Introduced 2003-10-23 · Amendment SA 1940 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 2003-10-16 · Amendment SA 1871 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 389.

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Introduced 2003-07-24 · Amendment SA 1379 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 2003-07-17 · Amendment SA 1309 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 2003-06-25 · Amendment SA 1044 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 2003-06-12 · Amendment SA 911 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 2003-04-03 · Amendment SA 474 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text as modified: CR S4752)

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Introduced 2003-03-25 · Amendment SA 426 ruled out of order by the chair. (consideration: CR S4368; text: CR S4368)

S 3015A bill for the relief of Fatuka Kaikumba Flake.

Introduced 2004-11-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

S 2946Small Business Growth Act

Introduced 2004-10-08 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 2786Get Tough on Trade Act

Introduced 2004-09-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

S 2588A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 and succeeding fiscal years for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Introduced 2004-06-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

S 2496A bill to provide for the relief of Helen L. O'Leary.

Introduced 2004-06-03 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Private Legislation

S 2038Flu Protection Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-01-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

S 1965Community Workforce Development and Modernization Partnership Act

Introduced 2003-11-25 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S16007-16008)

Labor and Employment

S 1901Small Business Health Care Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-11-20 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 1892A bill to provide information and advice to pension plan participants to assist them in making decisions regarding the investment of their pension plan assets, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2003-11-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15190)

Labor and Employment

S 1610Defined Benefit Pension Plan Reform Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-09-11 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11418-11419)

Labor and Employment

S 1258Stand With American Workers Act

Introduced 2003-06-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

S 1031A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a tax credit for long-term care givers.

Introduced 2003-05-08 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 1018Health Care Tax Credit Enhancement for Workers and Steel Security Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-05-07 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 657Strengthening Families Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-03-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Families

S 642Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Amendments Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-03-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 604Responsible Fatherhood Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-03-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Families

S 513Corporate Tax Fairness and Shareholder Rights Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-03-04 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

SRES 409A resolution encouraging increased involvement in service activities to assist senior citizens.

Introduced 2004-07-20 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8805-8806)

Commemorations

SRES 403A resolution encouraging increased involvement in service activities to assist senior citizens.

Introduced 2004-07-12 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7940)

Commemorations

SRES 227A resolution expressing the profound sorrow of the Senate for the death of Indiana Governor Frank O'Bannon and extending thoughts, prayers, and condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.

Introduced 2003-09-16 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: S11587; text as passed Senate: CR S11587; text of measure as introduced: CR S11577)

Commemorations

Introduced 2002-09-18 · Amendment SA 4563 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Introduced 2002-05-17 · Proposed amendment SA 3445 withdrawn in Senate.