Having served in the Senate for 27 years, Senator Dole had the chance to leave his mark on the United States though numerous pieces of legislation. Senator Dole carried over several causes that he was passionate about from his time in the House of Representatives, including supporting new Food Stamp and child nutrition programs with Democratic Senator George McGovern and continuing to always have an eye on the nation’s finances while serving on the Senate Finance Committee. A key part of Senator Dole being able to get so many pieces of landmark legislation through Congress was his willingness to reach across the aisle and work with Democrats. His partnership with Senator Pat Moynihan helped get the Social Security Act passed and worked with numerous Democrats in his support for veterans, both those who returned home and raising awareness for those still missing in action or prisoners of war.