Obama's Legislative Accomplishments (YouTube)

[MacUser]

Chris Matthews interviews Obama Supporter Senator Kirk Watson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGeu_4Ekx-o

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[Who new]

Woo hoo, I'm voting for him. All my friends are voting for him...

[Mole_J]

Wow I can't think of one thing he has accomplished in the Senate or any of his policies.

[EagerBeaver]

Yeah, this presidential election is gonna be a real downer. Between Obama's inexperience and McCain's flip-flopping, I think I am going to call up Doc Brown to use his time machine. I have some extra plutonium that will take me back to 1994 and my good old 386 PC.

[AllenNope]

Does McCain have any accomplishments in his 20 years + in congress?

[one love]

If obama gets elected I really hope you all know what he believes.

Don’t come here saying you feel one has the right to own a gun and vote for him

don’t complain about abortion and how wrong it is and vote for him

don’t complain about you religious freedom being trampled and vote for him

DONT EVER COMPLAIN ABOUT THE TAX INCREASES WHEN WE ARE ALREADY IN A RECESSION AND VOTE FOR HIM

don’t complain about governmental health care and vote for him ( should we not learn from all the nations that have that plan and come to America for healthcare? should we not learn that they envy us for a reason yet we think being more like them is the correct thing?

Go ahead and vote for him a Man that speaks well but cant debate because he never talks about anything, just offers change. Anyone can say this is bad, that is not right, we need this, it is time for change but never tell you what that means.
I am starting to think people are really in some sort of trance with this guy... His family thinks bad of America and has surrounded himself with racist all his life , your right change is coming if he wins........

[Full Quiver]

Speaking of change. Obama should have a campaign commercial where he is getting homeless people and panhandlerS to the polls to vote for him. Then a close up view of their signs should be shown. Got any change, need change, change please, will wash windshield for change, etc.

[THE RAzEr]

Speaking of change. Obama should have a campaign commercial where he is getting homeless people and panhandlerS to the polls to vote for him. Then a close up view of their signs should be shown. Got any change, need change, change please, will wash windshield for change, etc.

That's sooooooooooooo funny!

[one love]

Speaking of change. Obama should have a campaign commercial where he is getting homeless people and panhandlerS to the polls to vote for him. Then a close up view of their signs should be shown. Got any change, need change, change please, will wash windshield for change, etc.

hilarious

[Mat]

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[TW]

Does McCain have any accomplishments in his 20 years + in congress?

John McCain has sponsored 537 bills since Jan 21, 1993, of which 340 haven't made it out of committee (Extremely Poor) and 31 were successfully enacted (Exceedingly Good, relative to peers). McCain has co-sponsored 1221 bills during the same time period (Average, relative to peers). [On 4/2/08, the numbers were updated to consider companion bills in the other chamber identified as "identical" by the Congressional Research Service when determining if a bill was enacted or made it past the introduction stage.]

McCain sponsored Bills introduced in the 110th United States Congress.

Introduced Apr 17, 2008 S. 2890: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a highway fuel tax holiday.
Introduced Oct 16, 2007 S. 2172: Saffron Revolution Support Act of 2007
Introduced Jul 30, 2007 S. 1900: A bill to authorize appropriations for the United States Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution.
Scheduled for Debate Apr 10, 2008 S. 1304: Arizona National Scenic Trail Act
Introduced May 1, 2007 S. 1255: Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2007
Introduced Mar 21, 2007 S. 952: A bill to amend the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992 to provide funds for training in tribal leadership, management, and policy, and for other purposes.
Introduced Mar 1, 2007 S. 744: SAVE LIVES Act
Scheduled for Debate Sep 17, 2007 S. 722: Walnut Canyon Study Act of 2007
Introduced Feb 16, 2007 S. 663: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the statutory designation of beneficiaries of the $100,000 death gratuity under section 1477 of title 10, United States Code, and to permit members of the Armed Forces to designate in writing their beneficiaries of choice in the event of their death while serving on active duty.
Introduced Feb 8, 2007 S. 531: A bill to repeal section 10(f) of Public Law 93-531, commonly known as the "Bennett Freeze".
Introduced Feb 7, 2007 S. 519: SAFE Act of 2007
Introduced Feb 1, 2007 S. 478: Federal Election Administration Act of 2007
Introduced Jan 31, 2007 S. 463: 527 Reform Act of 2007
Introduced Jan 17, 2007 S. 327: Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act
Introduced Jan 4, 2007 S. 192: Lobbying, Ethics, and Earmarks Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007
Introduced Jan 4, 2007 S. 166: Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007
Scheduled for Debate Apr 10, 2008 S. 86: Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River Act of 2007
Introduced Jan 4, 2007 S. 85: Indian Tribes Methamphetamine Reduction Grants Act of 2007
Scheduled for Debate Mar 1, 2007 S. 84: Professional Boxing Amendments Act of 2007
Introduced Jan 4, 2007 S. 83: Rail Security Act of 2007
Introduced May 22, 2007 S. 32: Defense Acquisition Reform Act of 2007
Introduced Feb 5, 2007 S.Res. 70: Iraq War Policy resolution

John McCain sits on the following committees:
Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Armed Services
Member, Ex Officio, Subcommittee on Airland
Member, Ex Officio, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities
Member, Ex Officio, Subcommittee on Personnel
Member, Ex Officio, Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support
Member, Ex Officio, Subcommittee on SeaPower
Member, Ex Officio, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
Member, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Member, Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security
Member, Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs, Insurance, and Automotive Safety
Member, Subcommittee on Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism
Member, Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Innovation
Member, Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security
Member, Senate Committee on Indian Affairs


From:
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/person.xpd?id=300071

You asked.


TW

[one love]

what was it that obama has done

[AllenNope]

Okay, now compare the following to Obama taken from your resource.

Although I do not agree with everything Obama says or does. He has a better record than McCain in in getting them out of committee. Give him time and he will learn the ropes to get them enacted. He is average at that.

He is ridiculously low at his attendance 21% yet McCain is at 17%.

Barack Obama missed 259 of 1231 votes (21%) since Jan 6, 2005 (Exceedingly Poor relative to peers).

John McCain missed 682 of 4048 votes (17%) since Feb 4, 1993 (Extremely Poor relative to peers).
Statistics: Barack Obama has sponsored 131 bills since Jan 4, 2005, of which 118 haven't made it out of committee (Average) and 2 were successfully enacted (Average, relative to peers). Obama has co-sponsored 619 bills during the same time period (Average, relative to peers). [On 4/2/08, the numbers were updated to consider companion bills in the other chamber identified as "identical" by the Congressional Research Service when determining if a bill was enacted or made it past the introduction stage.]

Introduced Jun 17, 2008 S. 3142: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance public health activities related to stillbirth and sudden unexpected infant death.
Introduced Jun 3, 2008 S. 3077: Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Act of 2008
Introduced May 21, 2008 S. 3047: Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Act of 2008
Introduced Dec 19, 2007 S. 2519: Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007
Scheduled for Debate
Apr 24, 2008 S. 2433: Global Poverty Act of 2007
Introduced Dec 6, 2007 S. 2428: National STEM Scholarship Database Act
Introduced Nov 16, 2007 S. 2392: National STEM Scholarship Database Act
Introduced Nov 13, 2007 S. 2347: Prevention Through Affordable Access Act
Introduced Nov 8, 2007 S. 2330: Veterans Homelessness Prevention Act
Introduced Oct 24, 2007 S. 2227: Success in the Middle Act of 2007
Introduced Oct 24, 2007 S. 2224: Nuclear Release Notice Act of 2007
Introduced Oct 18, 2007 S. 2202: Renewable Fuel Standard Extension Act of 2007
Introduced Oct 4, 2007 S. 2147: Security Contractor Accountability Act of 2007
Introduced Oct 3, 2007 S. 2132: A bill to prohibit the introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of children's products that contain lead, and for other purposes.
Introduced Sep 27, 2007 S. 2111: Positive Behavior for Effective Schools Act
Introduced Sep 18, 2007 S. 2066: Back to School: Improving Standards for Nutrition and Physical Education in Schools Act of 2007
Introduced Sep 12, 2007 S. 2044: Independent Contractor Proper Classification Act of 2007
Introduced Sep 6, 2007 S. 2030: A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require reporting relating to bundled contributions made by persons other than registered lobbyists.
Introduced Aug 3, 2007 S. 1989: Pigford Claims Remedy Act of 2007
Introduced Aug 2, 2007 S. 1977: Nuclear Weapons Threat Reduction Act of 2007
Introduced Jul 26, 2007 S. 1885: Military Family Job Protection Act
Introduced Jul 25, 2007 S. 1873: Improving Emergency Medical Care and Response Act of 2007
Introduced Jul 19, 2007 S. 1824: Hospital Quality Report Card Act of 2007
Introduced Jul 19, 2007 S. 1818: Missing Mercury in Manufacturing Monitoring and Mitigation Act
Introduced Jul 19, 2007 S. 1817: A bill to ensure proper administration of the discharge of members of the Armed Forces for personality disorder, and for other purposes.
Introduced Jul 18, 2007 S. 1811: Lead Poisoning Reduction Act of 2007
Introduced Jul 16, 2007 S. 1790: Communities of Color Teen Pregnancy Prevention Act of 2007
Introduced Jun 27, 2007 S. 1713: A bill to provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Rosa Parks.
Introduced Jun 7, 2007 S. 1574: Teaching Residency Act
Introduced May 24, 2007 S. 1513: Predominantly Black Institution Act of 2007
Introduced May 17, 2007 S. 1430: Iran Sanctions Enabling Act
Introduced May 14, 2007 S. 1389: Climate Change Education Act
Introduced May 7, 2007 S. 1324: National Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007
Introduced May 3, 2007 S. 1306: Lead Free Toys Act of 2007
Introduced May 2, 2007 S. 1271: Homecoming Enhancement Research and Oversight (HERO) Act
Introduced Apr 25, 2007 S. 1222: STOP FRAUD Act
Introduced Apr 20, 2007 S. 1181: Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act
Introduced Apr 18, 2007 S. 1151: Health Care for Hybrids Act
Introduced Apr 10, 2007 S. 1084: Homes for Heroes Act of 2007
Introduced Mar 29, 2007 S. 1068: Healthy Communities Act of 2007
Introduced Mar 29, 2007 S. 1067: Healthy Places Act of 2007
Introduced Mar 23, 2007 S. 976: Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007
Introduced Mar 15, 2007 S. 906: Mercury Market Minimization Act of 2007
Introduced Mar 8, 2007 S. 823: Microbicide Development Act
Introduced Mar 7, 2007 S. 795: Citizenship Promotion Act of 2007
Introduced Mar 6, 2007 S. 768: Fuel Economy Reform Act
Introduced Mar 6, 2007 S. 767: Fuel Economy Reform Act
Introduced Mar 1, 2007 S. 737: Voter Advocate and Democracy Index Act of 2007
Introduced Feb 28, 2007 S. 713: Dignity for Wounded Warriors Act of 2007
Introduced Feb 27, 2007 S. 692: VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act of 2007
Introduced Feb 16, 2007 S. 674: Transparency and Accountability in Military and Security Contracting Act of 2007
Scheduled for Debate
Oct 4, 2007 S. 453: Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007
Introduced Jan 30, 2007 S. 433: Iraq War De-Escalation Act of 2007
Introduced Jan 4, 2007 S. 133: American Fuels Act of 2007
Introduced Jan 4, 2007 S. 117: Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007
Introduced Jan 4, 2007 S. 116: STEP UP ACT OF 2007
Introduced Jan 4, 2007 S. 115: Oil SENSE Act
Introduced Jan 4, 2007 S. 114: Innovation Districts for School Improvement Act
Introduced Sep 17, 2007 S.Con.Res. 46: A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.
Introduced Sep 12, 2007 S.Con.Res. 44: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Rosa Louise McCauley Parks.
Passed Senate
Jun 26, 2007 S.Con.Res. 25: A concurrent resolution condemning the recent violent actions of the Government of Zimbabwe against peaceful opposition party activists and members of civil society.
Introduced Jan 31, 2007 S.Con.Res. 5: A concurrent resolution honoring the life of Percy Lavon Julian, a pioneer in the field of organic chemistry and the first and only African-American chemist to be inducted into the National Academy of Sciences.
Introduced Nov 1, 2007 S.J.Res. 23: A joint resolution clarifying that the use of force against Iran is not authorized by the Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq, any resolution previously adopted, or any other provision of law.
Introduced Nov 15, 2007 S.Res. 383: A resolution honoring and recognizing the achievements of Carl Stokes, the first African-American mayor of a major American city, in the 40th year since his election as Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio.
Passed Senate
Jul 13, 2007 S.Res. 268: A resolution designating July 12, 2007, as "National Summer Learning Day".
Passed Senate
Mar 28, 2007 S.Res. 133: A resolution celebrating the life of Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson.

So you tell me, based on activity in the congress, who has done the best or most?

Neither one of them has done anything worth writing home about.