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When looking at Congress and how its members vote, one can start to see patterns in voting behaviors. Members of Congress generally stake out positions on various issues, and vote according to their policy preferences when those issues are at hand. Senator Patrick Leahy is no different in this respect. Senator Leahy has held his office since 1974, and has a long and very steady voting history. The purpose of this paper will be to introduce Senator Leahy and discuss what comprises his policy profile. Patrick Leahy was born on March 31, 1940 in Montpeiler, Vermont. In 1961 Mr. Leahy earned his B.A. from St. Michael’s College, and in 1964 he earned his J.D. from Georgetown University. That same year, Mr. Leahy was admitted to the Vermont Bar. While in law school, Leahy married Marcelle Pomerleau. Since then, they have had three children: Kevin, Alicia, and Mark. In 1974, Leahy became the first Democrat to win a United States Senate seat from Vermont; furthermore, he was the youngest person elected from the state. Now residing in Burlington, Vermont, Senator Leahy has served five consecutive terms in the U.S. Senate. During his tenure, he has championed many causes and served on many committees. Currently, he sits on t