Summary
If a Senator or Congressman has voiced an opinion on the Constitution or the governments adherence to the Constitution, it will be shown under the Constitution tab. While there have been no votes on the Constitution, there has ben legislation introduced to require that federal laws indicate which section of the Constitution grants them the authority to enact that law.
Enumerated Powers Act
A version of the Enumerated Powers Act has been introduced in previous sessions of Congress. A summary of the act is shown below.
Enumerated Powers Act - Requires each Act of Congress to contain a concise and definite statement of the constitutional authority relied upon for the enactment of each portion of that Act. Declares that failure to comply with this requirement shall give rise to a point of order in either chamber of Congress.
Additional Legislation
Each year, there are numerous bills introduced that are not voted on in the House or Senate. These bills may be sponsored by numerous people and a representative's co-sponsorship of that legislation gives insight into that person's viewpoints.
| Session | Bill Number | Co-Sponsors | Bill Title |
| 111 | S 875 | 2 | Presidential Signing Statements Act of 2009 |
| 111 | S 4020 | 30 | Restoring the 10th Amendment Act |
| 111 | S 1319 | 20 | The Enumerated Powers Act |
| 110 | S 3159 | 22 | Enumerated Powers Act |
| Session | Bill Number | Co-Sponsors | Bill Title |
| 112 | H R 125 | 26 | Enumerated Powers Act |
| 112 | H R 455 | 64 | 10th Amendment Regulatory Reform Act |
| 111 | H Res 686 | 173 | A resolution expressing that the constitution should be taught in high school |
| 110 | H R 1359 | 53 | Enumerated Powers Act |