U.S. Congress Votes Database - The Washington Post

Explore the 112th Senate

Democrats hold a majority, but the 60 seats they controlled two years ago has fallen to 53.

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Senate party leaders

Harry Reid (D)
Voting history

Mitch McConnell (R)
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Explore the 112th House

After four years in the minority, Republicans took back the House in 2010 with help from tea party backed candidates.

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House party leaders

John Boehner (R)
Voting history

Nancy Pelosi (D)
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Recent key votes

House | Passed

House GOP Budget Plan

To approve the $3.5 trillion budget plan proposed by Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) for fiscal ...

Senate | Rejected

Keystone pipeline amendment

To approve the Keystone XL pipeline project and provide for environmental protection and government oversight.

Senate | Rejected

Keystone pipeline amendment

To require the pipeline permit application to be approved or denied within 90 days of ...

House | Passed

JOBS Act

Package intended to make it easier for small businesses to launch initial public offerings, solicit ...

Senate | Agreed to

Block the birth-control exemption

Block a bill to let employers and insurers refuse to cover birth control and other ...

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About the U.S. Congress Votes Database

The U.S. Congress Votes Database documents every vote and member of the House and Senate since 1991. Data is pulled from several sources, including the House clerk, the U.S. Senate and the Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress. For the 112th Congress, users can analyze members and votes by various metrics, including caucus affiliations, 2010 margin of victory, and members endorsed by Tea Party Express or Freedom Works during the 2010 campaign. This site is a work in progress and will be expanded over time. If you have ideas on how to improve it, please e-mail us at politicsgraphics@washpost.com.