U.S. Senate Roll Call
110th Congress
denotes a correct vote
2007
RC30 - 1/25/07
This amendment (SA 113) would have made permanent the Coverdell education savings account provision, which provide tax benefits to families with children in private elementary and secondary schools including religious schools.
- 3/5 majority required (motion to waive CBA - Congressional Budget Act)
- 43 - Yeas
- 50 - Nays
- 7 - not voting
RC127 - 4/11/07
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 (S 5) allows federal funding of stem cell studies using conventional embryos slated for destruction at fertility clinics. See our issue paper on stem cell research. This legislation was vetoed by President Bush on June 20, 2007.
- 1/2 majority required
- 63 - Yeas
- 34 - Nays
- 3 - not voting
Senator Landrieu who arrived too late for the vote went on record that she would have supported the bill.
Sponsoring and Co-sponsoring Legislation
S. 415 Veterans' Memorials, Boy Scouts, Public Seals, and Other Public Expressions of Religion Protection Act of 2007
This bill seeks to prevent successful litigants from collecting legal fees and expenses in Establishment Clause cases. Sponsored by Sam Brownback (R-KS) and 21 co-sponsors (as of April 24, 2008). The Secular Coalition for America OPPOSES this legislation.
S.J.Res. 11 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify that the Constitution neither prohibits voluntary prayer nor requires prayer in schools.
Sponsored by Robert Byrd (D-WV) and 7 co-sponsors (as of April 24, 2008). The Secular Coalition for America OPPOSES this legislation.
S. 21 Prevention First Act of 2007
This legislation supports responsible sex education in schools as opposed to abstinence-only-until-marriage programs. This bill requires science-based, medically accurate, and age appropriate public health information about both abstinence and contraception. Sponsored by Harry Reid (D-NV) and 33 co-sponsors (as of April 24, 2008). The Secular Coalition for America SUPPORTS this legislation.
Other Legislation of Interest
S.Res. 35 A Resolution Expressing Support for Prayer at School Board Meetings.
As the title suggests, this legislation is designed to promote prayer in public school board meetings. Sponsored by David Vitter (R-LA) and co-sponsored by Chuck Grassley (R-IA) (as of April 24, 2008). The Secular Coalition for America OPPOSES this legislation.
S.Con.Res. 35 A concurrent resolution declaring June 6 a national day of prayer and rededication for the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and their mission.
This legislation fails to thank those members of the military who do not believe in a god or gods. Sponsored by Jim DeMint (R-SC) with no co-sponsors (as of April 24, 2008). The Secular Coalition for America OPPOSES this legislation, see our press release.
S.Res. 483 Promoting the Ten Commandments as an "elemental source for American law." See our letter to committee members.
Sponsored by Sam Brownback (R-KS) and co-sponsored by Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) (as of April 24, 2008). The Secular Coalition for America OPPOSES this legislation.
S. 178 Religious Freedom Act of 2007
This legislation would allow churches and other religious institutions to engage in partisan political activities and retain their tax-exempt status (unlike all other non-profit organizations). Sponsored by James Inhofe (R-OK) with no co-sponsors (as of April 24, 2008). The Secular Coalition for America OPPOSES this legislation.
S. 972 Responsible Education About Life (REAL) Act.
This legislation would provide federal funds to support responsible sex education in schools. This education would include science-based, medically accurate, and age appropriate public health information about both abstinence and contraception. Sponsored by Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) with 16 co-sponsors (as of April 24, 2008). The Secular Coalition for America SUPPORTS this legislation.
S. 1240 Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies (CARE) Act.
This bill would ensure that sexual-assault survivors learn about emergency contraception in hospital emergency rooms and are provided the medication upon request. Sponsored by Hillary Clinton (D-NY) with 7 co-sponsors (as of April 24, 2008). The Secular Coalition for America SUPPORTS this legislation.
S. 1800 Compassionate Care for Servicewomen Act.
This bill will amend Title 10 of the U.S. Code to require emergency contraception to be available at all military health care treatment facilities. Sponsored by Hillary Clinton (D-NY) with 16 co-sponsors (as of April 24, 2008). The Secular Coalition for America SUPPORTS this legislation.
S. 1555 Access to Birth Control Act.
This bill makes pharmacies accountable to ensure that the filling of perscriptions for legal contraception, including emergency contraceptives, are not impeded by employees personal beliefs. There have been reports in over 18 states where pharmacists have refused to fill prescriptions for contraceptives. These refusals are usually based on the pharmacists' religious beliefs. Sponsored by Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) with 9 co-sponsors (as of April 24, 2008). The Secular Coalition for America SUPPORTS this legislation.