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John Forbes Kerry (born December 11, 1943) is the junior United States Senator from Massachusetts. As the nominee of the Democratic Party in 2004, he was unsuccessful in his bid to unseat the Presidential incumbent George W. Bush.
Family history and childhood years
John Kerry was born in the west wing of Fitzsimons Army Hospital in Aurora, Colorado outside DenverOnline NewsHour: Sen. John Kerry's Acceptance Speech -- July 29, 2004, where his father, Richard Kerry, a World War II Army Air Corps test pilot, had been undergoing treatment for tuberculosisJohn Kerry: A Candidate in the Making. Kerry's family returned to their home state of Massachusetts two months after his birth.
Family background
Kerry is the second child of Richard John Kerry and Rosemary Forbes Kerry. He has three siblings: Margery (1941), Diana (1947) and Cameron (1950). His mother was a Protestant, but his immediate family members were reportedly observant Roman Catholics. As a child, Kerry served as an altar boy. His brother, Cameron, converted to Judaism when he married. More on [ John Kerry ]
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Congress 110, House vote: Vote 566: On Motion to Adjourn
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Question: On Motion to Adjourn. Category: Adjourn Result: Passed, 213-197, with 24 not voting.
Congress 110, House vote: Vote 565: H RES 1316
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree. Bill: H RES 1316 Vote description: Honoring the Service of the Navy and Coast Guard Veterans Who Served on the Lst Amphibious Landing Craft During Wwii, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and Global Operations Through 2002 Result: Passed, 415-0, with 19 not voting.
Congress 110, House vote: Vote 564: H RES 1008
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended. Bill: H RES 1008 Vote description: Condemning the Persecution of Baha is in Iran Result: Passed, 408-3, with 23 not voting.
Congress 110, House vote: Vote 563: H R 6599
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Question: On Passage. Bill: H R 6599 Vote description: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriation, Fy 2009 Result: Passed, 409-4, with 21 not voting.
Congress 110, House vote: Vote 562: H R 6599
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Question: On Motion to Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair. Bill: H R 6599 Vote description: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriation, Fy 2009 Result: Passed, 230-184, with 20 not voting.
Congress 110, House vote: Vote 561: H R 6599
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Question: On Agreeing to the Amendment. Bill: H R 6599 Result: Failed, 143-275, with 21 not voting.
John Kerry's Online Office - Official site, including issues, statements, legislation, constituent services, photos, audiovideo, government links, biography and awards, committees, contact details, news, and Bay State information. Both high and low bandwidth available.
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Senator John F. Kerry's representing Massachusetts. ]
John Kerry on the Issues - The Massachusetts Senator's voting record and positions on a wide range of matters.
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Project Vote Smart: Senator John Kerry - Information from PVS including the Senator's biography, issue positions, interest group ratings, committee assignments, campaign finances, and voting record.
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Truthout: Senator Ready to Filibuster Over Views of Court Pick - Reprint of New York Times article reporting that Kerry would filibuster Supreme Court nominees having outdated views on civil liberties, the environment, and worker protection, especially nominees who agree with Kerry's old view that abortion is for the states to decide.
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US Congress: Kerry, John Forbes - Very brief biographical information about the Senator from Massachusetts.
Yahoo! Elected Officials, Issues and Media: Senator John Kerry - Cosponsorship of major legislation, contact details, biography, key votes, staff members, open letters to this U.S. Senator, and campaign contribution data.
