Ted Kennedy

Ted Kennedy's Record

Senator Kennedy has improved the lives of the people of Massachusetts and our nation for decades. His record of accomplishment continues to grow in his ongoing fight for America’s families.

Click on the topics below to learn more about some of his accomplishments in the Senate:

Educational Opportunity

Senator Kennedy’s belief in America’s youth and in the importance of education has led him to look constantly for ways to improve the nation’s schools and colleges.

Homeland Security and Foreign Relations

While homeland security is a vital concern across the nation, it is especially important to Senator Kennedy. The Senator has spoken strongly about the $98 billion shortfall that the Council on Foreign Relations predicted for first responders over the next five years. He questioned how the Republicans could put a trillion dollars in tax cuts ahead of the safety and security of the nation by underfunding its ability to respond to disaster.

Justice and Equal Rights

Senator Kennedy has long worked to pursue equal rights and equal opportunity for all Americans, regardless of race, creed, or color. His leadership on these issues has had an essential role in shaping an America that is both stronger and fairer.

Making Jobs and the Economy a Top Priority

Senator Kennedy has championed the economic security of all Americans since he was first elected to the Senate in 1962. He has sought to expand our horizons as a nation through innovation and technology, while also recognizing that much of our success as a nation has come from the hard work and dedication of countless working Americans.

Protecting the Environment

Senator Kennedy has been a vocal advocate for environmental concerns throughout his career in the Senate. He has worked to protect natural resources, and to develop alternative energy sources. His approach to environmental issues is wide-ranging, from encouraging the study of the Outer Intercontinental Shelf to supporting efforts to reduce vehicle emissions to working vigorously to prevent drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. He has pushed to maintain high environmental standards, even as the Bush Administration has sought to undermine longstanding regulations.

Quality Health Care for All

Senator Kennedy is a leader in the Senate on health reform and has been throughout his career. He believes that all Americans deserve the best care possible at a cost they can afford.