James M. Jeffords

James M. Jeffords

Republican · Vermont · Senate

51 years in office

Quylt Score

508*
Primary Score
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Party Line

* Preliminary — 80% of criteria computed. Remaining data pending.

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted1 bill signed into law
3015%
Bills Advanced33 of 128 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 Cosponsoring11 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
9210%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills2 of 14 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
485%
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: May 3, 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)

Introduced 1991-09-13 · Motion to table SP 1138 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60-38. Record Vote No: 195.

HR 8353A bill to provide Homeownership Assistance.

Introduced 1980-11-17 · Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

Housing and Community Development

HR 8171Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-09-19 · Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 6903A bill for the relief of Gianlucca Tovini.

Introduced 1980-03-24 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 6770A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to promulgate regulations for the clean and sanitary movement of animals.

Introduced 1980-03-11 · Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

HR 6532Acid Rain and National Atmospheric Fallout Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-02-19 · Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

Environmental Protection

HR 6208Youth Education and Work Act

Introduced 1979-12-20 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Labor and Employment

HR 5376Continuing Education Funding Formula Act

Introduced 1979-09-24 · Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

HR 5051State Postsecondary Education Act of 1980

Introduced 1979-08-01 · Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

HR 4429Food Stamp Reform Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-06-12 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Agriculture and Food

HR 4345Replacement Motor Fuels Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-06-06 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Energy

HR 3793Replacement Motor Fuels and Oil Pricing Controls Extension Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-04-30 · Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

Energy

HR 3743Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve Conservation Act

Introduced 1979-04-25 · Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

Energy

HR 3698National Nuclear Commission Act

Introduced 1979-04-24 · Referred to House Committee on Rules.

Energy

HR 3557Wind Energy Systems Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-04-10 · Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

Energy

HR 3525Solar Energy Employment and Training Act

Introduced 1979-04-09 · Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

Labor and Employment

HR 3432A bill to appropriate funds to the Department of Energy for the small hydroelectric power projects program.

Introduced 1979-04-04 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Energy

HR 3401Solar Global Marketing Survey Act

Introduced 1979-04-03 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Energy

HR 3298Nuclear Waste Management Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-03-28 · Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

Environmental Protection

HR 2812Beverage Container Reuse and Recycling Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-03-13 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Environmental Protection

HR 2551Agricultural Land Protection Act

Introduced 1979-03-01 · Measure failed of passage in House, roll call #37 (177-210).

Agriculture and Food

HR 919A bill for the relief of Camille Joseph Paul.

Introduced 1979-01-15 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HJRES 195A joint resolution designating the week of February 11 through February 17, 1979, as "National Vocational Education Week".

Introduced 1979-02-08 · Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Education

HRES 107A resolution disapproving the final recommendations of the basic route system of AMTRAK proposed by the Secretary of Transportation.

Introduced 1979-02-08 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Transportation and Public Works

S 1Better Education for Students and Teachers Act

Introduced 2001-03-28 · See also H.R. 1.

Education

S 830Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-06-05 · Became Public Law No: 105-115.

Health

S 965United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Funding Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-05-05 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

S 1995Wastewater Treatment Works Security Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-11-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environmental Protection

S 928Older Workers' Rights Restoration Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-05-22 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 345.

Government Operations and Politics

S 3008Older Workers Rights Restoration Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-09-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8109-8110)

Government Operations and Politics

S 1276Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-06-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

S 3208Internet Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-10-17 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

S 578Health Care PIN Act

Introduced 1999-03-10 · Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 106-64.

Health

S 2Educational Opportunities Act

Introduced 1999-01-19 · Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3629-3662, S3665-3679)

Education

Introduced 2006-09-05 · Amendment SA 4888 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2006-06-22 · Amendment SA 4509 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Introduced 2006-06-13 · Amendment SA 4215 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S6121-6122)

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Introduced 2005-06-22 · Amendment SA 986 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Introduced 2005-06-22 · Amendment SA 983 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Introduced 2005-06-21 · Amendment SA 832 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S7264)

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S 3689National Historic Country Store Preservation and Revitalization Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-07-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7923-7924)

Social Sciences and History

S 3698Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act

Introduced 2006-07-20 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8052-8059)

Environmental Protection

S 3654RISE Act

Introduced 2006-07-13 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7515-7516)

Taxation

S 3634Spent Nuclear Fuel Control and Accounting Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-07-11 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7335-7336)

Energy

S 3591High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-06-28 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 660.

Environmental Protection

S 2565Vermont Wilderness Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-04-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 2011Tire-Derived Fuel Safety Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-11-15 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12849-12850)

Environmental Protection

S 1888Military Family Support Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-10-19 · Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia.

Labor and Employment

S 1834Affordable Housing Preservation Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-10-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Housing and Community Development

S 1836Gulf Coast Infrastructure Redevelopment and Recovery Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-10-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Emergency Management

S 1509Captive Primate Safety Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-07-27 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Animals

S 1328Lead-Free Drinking Water Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-06-29 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Water Resources Development

S 1250A bill to reauthorize the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000.

Introduced 2005-06-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.

Animals

S 1080Hydraulic Fracturing Safety Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-05-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5537)

Environmental Protection

S 1011National Historic Country Store Preservation Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-05-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5074-5075)

Social Sciences and History

S 544Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-03-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

S 426Electric Reliability Security Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-02-17 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1635-1641)

Energy

S 427Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-02-17 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1642-1643)

Energy

S 322Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-02-08 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 109-28.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 150Clean Power Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-01-25 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1498)

Environmental Protection

SRES 241A resolution designating September 2005, as "Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Awareness Month".

Introduced 2005-09-15 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10151; text as passed Senate: CR S10151; text of measure as introduced: CR S10130)

Commemorations

SRES 118A resolution recognizing June 2 through June 5, 2005, as the "Vermont Dairy Festival", in honor of Harold Howrigan for his service to his community and the Vermont dairy industry.

Introduced 2005-04-21 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4432)

Commemorations

Introduced 2004-09-30 · Amendment SA 3832 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Introduced 2003-06-24 · Amendment SA 1038 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 2003-06-20 · Proposed amendment SA 965 withdrawn in Senate.

Introduced 2003-06-20 · Proposed amendment SA 964 withdrawn in Senate.

Introduced 2003-06-12 · Amendment SA 910 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 2003-05-14 · Amendment SA 587 ruled out of order by the chair.

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S 2949A bill to amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to reauthorize the Act, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2004-10-08 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 789.

Energy

S 2692Affordable Housing Preservation Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-07-20 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8478-8479)

Housing and Community Development

S 2620High-Performance Green Buildings Act

Introduced 2004-07-08 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7830-7833)

Environmental Protection

S 2377Lead-Free Drinking Water Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-05-04 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Water Resources Development

S 1924Dairy Farm Workers Fairness Act

Introduced 2003-11-21 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15420)

Agriculture and Food

S 1912Retirement Account Portability Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-11-21 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15408-15411)

Labor and Employment

S 1867National Beverage Producer Responsibility Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-11-14 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environmental Protection

S 1754Electric Reliability Security Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-10-17 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12840-12845)

Energy

S 1210Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-06-09 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Animals

S 1148Medicare Quality Improvement Act

Introduced 2003-05-23 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

S 1118Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-05-22 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7001-7002)

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 944Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-04-29 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5491-5492)

Energy

S 779Wastewater Treatment Works Security and Safety Act

Introduced 2003-04-03 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8662)

Environmental Protection

S 720Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-03-26 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Health

S 366Clean Power Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-02-12 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1515-1517)

Environmental Protection

S 269Captive Wildlife Safety Act

Introduced 2003-01-30 · Held at the desk.

Animals

SRES 209A resolution recognizing and honoring Woodstock, Vermont, native Hiram Powers for his extraordinary and enduring contributions to American sculpture.

Introduced 2003-07-31 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12024-12025; text as passed Senate: CR S12024-12025)

Commemorations

SRES 120A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of Vietnam Veterans of America.

Introduced 2003-04-10 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S16060-16061)

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Introduced 2002-09-05 · Amendment SA 4511 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Introduced 2002-05-21 · Amendment SA 3521 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 2002-02-08 · Amendment SA 2840 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Introduced 2001-05-21 · Proposed amendment SA 707 withdrawn in Senate.

Introduced 2001-05-09 · Amendment SA 591 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2001-05-09 · Amendment SA 592 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S6284-6285)

Introduced 2001-05-09 · Amendment SA 593 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Introduced 2001-05-09 · Amendment SA 595 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2001-05-09 · Amendment SA 590 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2001-05-09 · Amendment SA 588 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.