Edward M. Kennedy

Edward M. Kennedy

Democrat · Massachusetts · Senate

65 years in office

Quylt Score

409
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted0 bills signed into law
515%
Bills Advanced49 of 141 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 Cosponsoring3 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
2510%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills7 of 15 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 & CredentialsNo degree listed
405%
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 3013Cuban Haitian Entrant Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-08-05 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

S 2550Emergency Wage-Price Control Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-04-03 · Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.

Economics and Public Finance

S 2462National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1981 and 1982

Introduced 1980-03-20 · Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

Science, Technology, Communications

S 2375Health Professions Education and Distribution Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-03-04 · Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 7203 passed in lieu.

Health

S 2217Special Afghanistan and Somalian Refugee Relief Act

Introduced 1980-01-24 · Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

S 2170Center for Defense Services Act

Introduced 1979-12-20 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Law

S 2119Georges Bank Protection Act

Introduced 1979-12-11 · Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 96-934.

Energy

S 1936Handgun Crime Control Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-10-24 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 1865Radiation Exposure Compensation Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-10-09 · Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

Energy

S 1807A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize special Caribbean hurricane relief assistance.

Introduced 1979-09-24 · Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

Emergency Management

S 1763Immigration and Nationality Efficiency Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-09-18 · Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 96-859.

Immigration

S 1723Criminal Code Revision Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-09-07 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 1722Criminal Code Reform Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-09-07 · Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 96-553.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 1720Health Care for All Americans Act

Introduced 1979-09-06 · Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

Health

S 1700Campaign Contribution Reform Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-08-03 · Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

S 1691Tax Court Improvement Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-08-03 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 1656National Fishery Development Act

Introduced 1979-08-02 · House agreed to Senate amendments with an amendment under suspension of rules.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 1612Federal Bureau of Investigation Charter Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-07-31 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 1600National Student Loan Reform Act

Introduced 1979-07-30 · Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

Education

S 1477Judicial Conduct and Disability Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-07-10 · Referred to House Commitee on the Judiciary.

S 1400Trucking Competition and Safety Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-06-25 · Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

S 1342A bill to establish the Boston Harbor National Recreation Area, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-06-14 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 1291Administrative Practice and Regulatory Control Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-06-06 · Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

S 1246Oil Windfall Acquisition Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-05-24 · Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 96-444.

Commerce

S 1178Nuclear Energy Reappraisal Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-05-17 · Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Energy

S 1177Mental Health Systems Act

Introduced 1979-05-17 · Public Law 96-398.

Health

S 1157Department of Justice Appropriation Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1980

Introduced 1979-05-15 · Public Law 96-132.

Government Operations and Politics

S 1129Youth Employment Initiatives Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-05-14 · Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

Labor and Employment

S 1074Small Business Innovation Research Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-05-03 · Referred to Senate Select Committee on Small Business.

Commerce

S 1075Drug Regulation Reform Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-05-03 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Health

S 1045Drug Regulation Reform Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-04-30 · Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

Health

S 1028A bill to amend the Speedy Trial Act of 1974.

Introduced 1979-04-26 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 988Health Programs Extension Act of 1980

Introduced 1979-04-23 · Public Law 96-538.

Health

S 961Speedy Trial Act Amendments Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-04-10 · Public Law 96-43.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 958Antitrust Consent Decree Enforcement Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-04-10 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Commerce

S 710Motor Carrier Ratemaking Reform Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-03-21 · Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

S 705Health Planning Amendments of 1979

Introduced 1979-03-21 · Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

Health

S 692Nurse Training Amendments of 1979

Introduced 1979-03-15 · Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

Health

S 690Emergency Medical Services Systems and Health Information and Promotion Extensions of 1979

Introduced 1979-03-15 · Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

Health

S 678Federal Courts Improvement Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-03-15 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

S 677Judicial Improvement Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-03-15 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

S 643Refugee Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-03-13 · Public Law 96-212.

Immigration

S 623Senate Election Reform Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-03-12 · Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

S 600Small and Independent Business Protection Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-03-08 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Commerce

S 568National Science Foundation Authorization and Science and Technology Equal Opportunities Act

Introduced 1979-03-07 · Public Law 96-516.

Science, Technology, Communications

S 527National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1980

Introduced 1979-03-01 · Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 2729 passed in lieu.

Government Operations and Politics

S 495A bill to authorize the establishment of the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site in the State of Massachusetts, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-02-26 · Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H. R. 2374.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 382Competition Improvements Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-02-07 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Commerce

S 300Antitrust Enforcement Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-01-31 · Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 96-239.

Commerce

S 297A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Introduced 1979-01-31 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

S 241Justice System Improvement Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-01-29 · Public Law 96-157.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 190Victims of Crime Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-01-23 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

SRES 214An original resolution waiving Congressional Budget Act.

Introduced 1979-07-31 · Measure passed Senate.

Congress

SCONRES 59A concurrent resolution calling for an international conference on Cambodia.

Introduced 1979-12-05 · Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (See H. Con. Res. 219.

International Affairs

S 2424Medicare Solvency and Health Care Financing Reform Act of 1984

Introduced 1984-03-13 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, Health and Human Services Department.

Health

S 1346Medicare Solvency and Health Care Financing Reform Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-06-24 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, Health and Human Services Department.

Health

S 1184Taunton, Massachusetts Special Resources Study Act

Introduced 2007-04-23 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 110-213.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 1274Call to Service Act

Introduced 2003-06-17 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7984-7999)

Social Welfare

S 16Affordable Health Care Act

Introduced 2005-01-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S184-204)

Health

S 735Terrorist Hoax Improvements Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-03-01 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 134.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 910Healthy Families Act

Introduced 2007-03-15 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3220-3224)

Labor and Employment

S 1244Protecting America's Workers Act

Introduced 2007-04-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Labor and Employment

S 1642Higher Education Amendments of 2007

Introduced 2007-06-18 · By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report. Report No. 110-231.

Education

S 1082Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act

Introduced 2007-04-10 · Held at the desk.

Health

S 2554Civil Rights Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-01-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

S 3398Medical Device Safety Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-07-31 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

S 1012Patients' Bill of Rights Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-05-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5075-5099)

Health

S 932Healthy Families Act

Introduced 2005-04-27 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Labor and Employment

S 2291Responsible Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act

Introduced 2006-02-15 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1361-1363)

Health

S 991Pension Fairness and Full Disclosure Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-05-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Labor and Employment

S 944Protecting America's Workers Act

Introduced 2005-04-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Labor and Employment

S 1085Healthy Families Act

Introduced 2005-05-19 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 111.

Labor and Employment

S 3982Assured Compensation for First Responders Act

Introduced 2006-09-28 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 655.

Health

S 3983Responsible Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act

Introduced 2006-09-28 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 658.

Health

S 2371Protecting America's Workers Act

Introduced 2004-04-29 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Labor and Employment

S 2381S.O.L.V.E Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-05-04 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

S 2088Fairness and Individual Rights Necessary to Ensure a Stronger Society: Civil Rights Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-02-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1297-1308)

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

S 2282Fairness in Pension Stability Act

Introduced 2004-04-05 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Labor and Employment

S 2520Healthy Families Act

Introduced 2004-06-15 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Labor and Employment

S 885PROTECT Act

Introduced 2003-04-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 1705Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-10-02 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

S 1284Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2002

Introduced 2001-07-31 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 763.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

S 2639Health Care for Working Families Act

Introduced 2002-06-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

S 1992Protecting America's Pensions Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-03-06 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 525.

Labor and Employment

S 3057Patients' Bill of Rights Act

Introduced 2000-09-15 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 808.

Health

S 2946Employee Benefits Eligibility Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-07-27 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7844)

Labor and Employment

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Introduced 2006-09-27 · Amendment SA 5088 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 258.

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Introduced 2006-08-03 · Amendment SA 4857 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2006-09-05 · Motion to table amendment SA 4885 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 233.

Introduced 2006-08-02 · Amendment SA 4802 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Introduced 2006-06-21 · Amendment SA 4477 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S6358)

Introduced 2006-06-21 · Amendment SA 4398 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Introduced 2006-06-16 · Amendment SA 4300 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2006-06-19 · Proposed amendment SA 4322, notwithstanding the adoption of the amendment and pursuant to the order of June 20, 2006, withdrawn in Senate. (Order 426 printed in Senate Legislative Calendar of June 21, 2006 [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CCAL-109scal-2006-06-21/pdf/CCAL-109scal-2006-06-21-pt0.pdf">pdf</a>], page 2)

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Introduced 2006-05-22 · Motion to table amendment SA 4106 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 40. Record Vote Number: 141.

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Introduced 2006-05-18 · Amendment SA 4066 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 43. Record Vote Number: 129.

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Introduced 2006-05-01 · Amendment SA 3798 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 2006-04-27 · Amendment SA 3688 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 107.

Introduced 2006-04-27 · Proposed amendment SA 3716 withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S3952)

Introduced 2006-04-27 · Amendment SA 3686 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text as modified: CR S3945)

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Introduced 2006-03-14 · Amendment SA 3028 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 39.

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Introduced 2005-11-16 · Amendment SA 2588 ruled out of order by the chair.

Introduced 2005-11-15 · Amendment SA 2552 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2005-11-15 · Amendment SA 2534 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2005-11-09 · Amendment SA 2492 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Introduced 2005-10-25 · Amendment SA 2246 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text as modified: CR S11902)

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Introduced 2005-10-25 · Amendment SA 2213 ruled out of order by the chair.

Introduced 2005-10-17 · Amendment SA 2063 ruled out of order by the chair.

Introduced 2005-10-03 · Amendment SA 1991 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text as modified: CR S11108)

Introduced 2005-09-30 · Amendment SA 1924 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2005-09-30 · Amendment SA 1923 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2005-09-13 · Amendment SA 1704 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Introduced 2005-07-27 · Amendment SA 1615 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 31 - 64. Record Vote Number: 217.

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Introduced 2005-07-22 · Proposed amendment SA 1415 withdrawn in Senate.

Introduced 2005-07-19 · Amendment SA 1299 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2005-07-14 · Amendment SA 1225 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Introduced 2005-04-14 · Amendment SA 421 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S4086-4087)

Introduced 2005-04-13 · Amendment SA 393 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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Introduced 2005-03-16 · Amendment SA 177 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 49. Record Vote Number: 68. (consideration: CR S2925; text as modified: CR S2925)

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Introduced 2005-03-07 · Proposed amendment SA 72 withdrawn in Senate.

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Introduced 2005-03-07 · Amendment SA 68 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 35.

Introduced 2005-03-07 · Proposed amendment SA 119 withdrawn in Senate.

Introduced 2005-03-02 · Amendment SA 29 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 58. Record Vote Number: 17.