Daniel Coats

Daniel Coats

Republican · Indiana · Senate

45 years in office

Quylt Score

446*
Primary Score
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Party Line

* Preliminary — 65% of criteria computed. Remaining data pending.

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted1 bill signed into law
3015%
Bills Advanced36 of 146 bills out of committee
10012%
Federal Funding Secured$3432552M 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 Bills
Pending5%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleNo leadership role
010%
Committee SeniorityNo committee assignments
1010%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & Credentials
Pending5%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 29, 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)

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Introduced 2016-05-25 · Amendment SA 4169 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 2016-04-20 · Amendment SA 3814, under the order of 4/21/16, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 49. Record Vote Number: 58.

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Introduced 2015-12-02 · Amendment SA 2888 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 39. Record Vote Number: 324.

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Introduced 2015-06-04 · Amendment SA 1705 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Introduced 2015-03-24 · Amendment SA 604 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Introduced 2015-03-24 · Amendment SA 595 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Introduced 2015-03-24 · Proposed amendment SA 368 withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR 3/26/2015 S2022)

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Introduced 2015-01-20 ·

Introduced 2012-12-19 · Amendment SA 3391, under the order of 12/27/12, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, the amendment was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41 - 54. Record Vote Number: 247.

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Introduced 2012-11-15 · Amendment SA 2923 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S7336-7337)

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Introduced 2013-03-21 · Amendment SA 514 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 72.

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Introduced 2013-03-20 ·

Introduced 2013-03-20 · Amendment SA 195 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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S 2869Counterterrorism Border Security Enhancement Act

Introduced 2014-09-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

S 2708Access to Court Challenges for Exempt Status Seekers (ACCESS) Act of 2014

Introduced 2014-07-30 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 2352Russian Weapons Embargo Act of 2014

Introduced 2014-05-15 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

S 2351Notice for Organizations That Include Charities is Essential (NOTICE) Act

Introduced 2014-05-15 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 2242Community Financial Protection Act of 2014

Introduced 2014-04-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Finance and Financial Sector

S 2238Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act of 2014

Introduced 2014-04-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

S 2099Sound Regulation Act of 2014

Introduced 2014-03-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

S 1471Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act

Introduced 2013-08-01 · Became Public Law No: 113-65.

Armed Forces and National Security

S 831Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-04-25 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 751Farming Flexibility Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-04-17 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

S 12Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-02-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

SRES 370A resolution supporting the territorial integrity of Ukraine and condemning Russian military aggression in Ukraine.

Introduced 2014-03-05 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1322-1323)

International Affairs

Introduced 2012-02-09 ·

Introduced 2012-02-09 · Amendment SA 1517 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 28 - 70. Record Vote Number: 42.

Introduced 2012-02-09 ·

Introduced 2011-11-28 ·

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Introduced 2011-11-16 ·

Introduced 2011-11-14 ·

Introduced 2011-11-14 ·

S 3644Base Redevelopment and Indemnification Correction Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-11-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

S 3450Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act

Introduced 2012-07-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 3404Department of Energy Reorganization Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-07-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

S 1972Food and Drug Administration Mission Reform Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-12-08 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

S 1860A bill to clarify prohibitions for any United Nations entity that admits Palestine as a member state.

Introduced 2011-11-14 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

S 1197A bill to provide for a feasibility study before carrying out any Federal action relating to the Chicago Area Water System.

Introduced 2011-06-15 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Water Resources Development

S 4Protecting Access to Diabetes Supplies Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-11-16 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

SRES 635A resolution recognizing and commemorating the bicentennial of the State of Indiana.

Introduced 2016-12-10 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7121; text as passed Senate: CR S7036-7037)

Government Operations and Politics

S 3294Mandatory BRACC Act

Introduced 2016-09-07 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Economics and Public Finance

S 2998Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-05-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

SRES 475A resolution recognizing the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race.

Introduced 2016-05-25 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3163; text as passed Senate: CR S3175)

Sports and Recreation

S 2762RECOUP Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-04-07 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 1458STREAM Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-05-22 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Environmental Protection

S 1927REVIEW Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-08-04 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

S 1728Access to Court Challenges for Exempt Status Seekers (ACCESS) Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-07-09 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 542Counterterrorism Border Security Enhancement Act

Introduced 2015-02-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

S 1413Higher Education Tax Benefit Compliance Improvement Act

Introduced 2015-05-21 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 1758Control Unlawful Fugitive Felons Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-07-14 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5153-5154)

Social Welfare

S 989Residue Entries and Streamlining Trade Act

Introduced 2015-04-16 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

S 726Community Financial Protection Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-03-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Finance and Financial Sector

S 400Notice for Organizations That Include Charities is Essential (NOTICE) Act

Introduced 2015-02-05 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

Introduced 1982-12-15 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

HJRES 611A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to prayer or other religious activity in public schools.

Introduced 1982-09-28 · Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HJRES 542A joint resolution setting aside the third Saturday of June each year as "American Unity Day".

Introduced 1982-07-21 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Arts, Culture, Religion

Introduced 1984-07-25 · Amendment Passed (Amended) in Committee of the Whole by Recorded Vote: 355 - 50 (Record Vote No: 321).

Introduced 1983-11-02 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 178 - 232 (Record Vote No: 445).

HR 4768Veterans Educational Assistance Program Amendments of 1983

Introduced 1984-02-07 · Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2523A bill to improve the administration of the countervailing duty and antidumping duty laws.

Introduced 1983-04-13 · Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HJRES 242A joint resolution setting aside the third Saturday of June each year as "American Unity Day".

Introduced 1983-04-20 · Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

Arts, Culture, Religion

HJRES 133A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to prayer or other religious activity in public schools.

Introduced 1983-02-08 · Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HR 5058Satellite Television Programming Access Act

Introduced 1986-06-19 · Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4383Trade Policy and Reorganization Act of 1986

Introduced 1986-03-12 · Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2454Railroad Unemployment Insurance Solvency Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-05-09 · Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

Labor and Employment

HR 1551Tax Fairness for Families Act

Introduced 1985-03-19 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Introduced 1988-09-23 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1988-09-23 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1987-05-21 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

HR 5356Bootstrap Schools Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-09-23 · Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.

Education

HR 5364Through the Eyes of the Child Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-09-23 · Referred to Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation.

Social Welfare

HR 5358A bill to establish a clearinghouse of juvenile justice in the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

Introduced 1988-09-23 · Referred to Subcommittee on Human Resources.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 5366Family Impact Statement Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-09-23 · Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

Congress

HR 5351Public Housing Family Stability Act

Introduced 1988-09-23 · Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.

Housing and Community Development

HR 5352A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants for character education programs.

Introduced 1988-09-23 · Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.

Education

HR 5353Family Preservation Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-09-23 · Referred to Subcommittee on Human Resources.

Families

HR 5357A bill to establish a program of demonstration grants to State educational agencies for purposes of conducting school-based management projects.

Introduced 1988-09-23 · Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.

Education

HR 5365Family Support Centers Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-09-23 · Referred to Subcommittee on Human Resources.

Families

HR 3026Multilateral Export Control Sanctions Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-07-28 · Executive Comment Requested from State, DOD.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 1496A bill to repeal the incremental pricing requirements of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978.

Introduced 1987-03-10 · Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Energy

HR 92Trade Policy and Reorganization Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-01-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

Government Operations and Politics

HJRES 166A joint resolution designating the week beginning May 10, 1987, as "National Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Week".

Introduced 1987-03-04 · Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

Commemorations

Introduced 1990-09-12 · Amendment SP 2640 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 68-31. Record Vote No: 244.

Introduced 1990-08-03 · Amendment SP 2542 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1990-06-13 ·

Introduced 1990-06-05 ·

Introduced 1990-05-21 ·

Introduced 1990-05-21 ·

Introduced 1990-05-21 ·

Introduced 1990-05-17 · SP 1639 fell when cloture invoked.

Introduced 1990-05-16 · Amendment SP 1630 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1990-05-21 ·

Introduced 1990-03-22 · Amendment SP 1367 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1990-03-09 · Amendment SP 1339 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1990-02-06 · Amendment SP 1242 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1990-03-22 · Amendment SP 1368 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1989-11-16 · Amendment SP 1145 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1989-11-09 · SP 1092 ruled out of order by the chair.

Introduced 1989-10-03 · Amendment SP 941 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1989-09-27 ·

Introduced 1989-09-27 · Amendment SP 872 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 99-0. Record Vote No: 208.

Introduced 1989-07-19 · Amendment SP 323 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1989-06-22 · Amendment SP 217 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1989-06-22 · Amendment SP 215 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1989-06-22 · Amendment SP 218 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1989-06-22 · Amendment SP 214 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1989-06-22 · Amendment SP 216 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1989-06-01 · Proposed amendment SP 113 withdrawn in Senate.

Introduced 1989-06-01 · Amendment SP 114 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1989-04-07 ·

S 3158A bill to improve the provision of health services in rural areas, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1990-10-04 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

S 3134Domestic Violence Prevention Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-09-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Families

S 3106Spousal Impoverishment Improvement Act

Introduced 1990-09-25 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

S 3070A bill to provide for planning grants for innovative demonstration projects and research, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1990-09-18 · Referred to Subcommittee on Education, Arts, Humanities.

Education

S 2882Indiana Dunes National Lakeshores Access and Enhancement Act

Introduced 1990-07-20 · Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-1182.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 2682Defense Industry ESOP Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-05-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 2345A bill to provide for family impact statements.

Introduced 1990-03-27 · Read twice and referred jointly to the Committees on Governmental Affairs; Budget pursuant to the order of August 4, 1977, with instructions that if one Committee reports, the other Committee have thirty days of continuous session to report or be discharged.

Economics and Public Finance

S 2217A bill to establish a School-Based Management Program.

Introduced 1990-03-01 · Referred to Subcommittee on Education, Arts, Humanities.

Education

S 2185A bill to impose a criminal penalty for flight to avoid payment of arrearages in child support, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1990-02-27 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 2216Innovative Boot Camp Prison Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-03-01 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 2122Bootstrap Schools Act

Introduced 1990-02-08 · Referred to Subcommittee on Education, Arts, Humanities.

Education

S 2121Access to Education Act of 1989

Introduced 1990-02-08 · Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Department of Education.

Education

S 2123Parental Choice and Open Enrollment in Public Schools Act

Introduced 1990-02-08 · Referred to Subcommittee on Education, Arts, Humanities.

Education

S 1998Medicaid Long-Term Care Demonstration Project Waiver Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-11-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Health

S 1921A bill relating to the treatment and disposal of solid waste, authorizing States to regulate solid waste in interstate commerce, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1989-11-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environmental Protection

S 1847A bill to amend section 1822 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986 with respect to drug paraphernalia, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1989-11-07 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 1786Child Protection Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-10-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 1647A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Fenofibrate.

Introduced 1989-09-20 · Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

S 1671Family Planning Amendments Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-09-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

Health

S 1595Rural Development Data Base Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-09-12 · Referred to Subcommittee on Rural Development, Electrification.

Agriculture and Food

S 1596Agricultural Nitrogen Management Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-09-12 · Referred to Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

S 1553Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-08-04 · Committees on Budget; Governmental Affairs. Joint hearings held.

Economics and Public Finance

S 1548Juveniles in Drug Crime Prevention Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-08-04 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 1414A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 relating to obscene communications.

Introduced 1989-07-27 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Government Operations and Politics

S 1365Innovative Alternatives to Imprisonment Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-07-20 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 1356Deceptive Mailings Prevention Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-07-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics