Arlen Specter
DemocratPennsylvania · Senate 1981–2011
19815 Senate terms — lighter bands are House, solid are Senate2011
Voting record by issue
Where this member landed on each issue across their entire career, and how consistent that position stayed over time. Open an issue to see every vote behind the score.
Trade ›158 votes · 53.1/100 consistent
ProtectionistFree trade
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npm run etl:lobbyingFull term history
| Years | Chamber | State | Party | Congress |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–1987 | Senate | PA | Republican | 97–100 |
| 1987–1993 | Senate | PA | Republican | 100–103 |
| 1993–1999 | Senate | PA | Republican | 103–106 |
| 1999–2005 | Senate | PA | Republican | 106–109 |
| 2005–2011 | Senate | PA | Democrat | 109–112 |