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Congressional Votes for Maine for the week of 08/06 - 08/12/2010
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the Senate this week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
HOUSE LAME-DUCK SESSION: The House tabled a resolution offered by Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., that would have directed the House not to assemble between the November elections and the start of the next session of Congress except in the event of an emergency. Price said Democrats were bringing into question the reputation and conduct of the House by disingenuously "saying that a lame-duck session will not include controversial
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the Senate this week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
HOUSE LAME-DUCK SESSION: The House tabled a resolution offered by Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., that would have directed the House not to assemble between the November elections and the start of the next session of Congress except in the event of an emergency. Price said Democrats were bringing into question the reputation and conduct of the House by disingenuously "saying that a lame-duck session will not include controversialitems and then planning to do just that." The vote to table the resolution, on Aug. 10, was 236 yeas to 163 nays.
YEAS: Rep. Michael H. Michaud D-ME (2nd), Rep. Chellie Pingree D-ME (1st)
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House Vote 2:
FUNDING STATE MEDICAID, EDUCATION PROGRAMS: The House agreed to the Senate amendment to the FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 1586). The amendment would provide $26 billion for state Medicaid and education programs. Rep. David R. Obey, D-Wis., said the aid would "help States meet their safety net obligations and to protect our children's education by keeping teachers in the classroom." Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Calif., said "if the States cannot allocate their own spending in order to carry out that top responsibility, we will never solve the problem with a bailout from Uncle Sam." The vote, on Aug. 10, was 247 yeas to 161 nays.
YEAS: Rep. Michael H. Michaud D-ME (2nd), Rep. Chellie Pingree D-ME (1st)
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Congressional Votes for Massachusetts for the week of 07/16 - 07/22/2010
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WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week:
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
SUPPORTING ADULT EDUCATION: The House passed a resolution (H.Res. 1472) sponsored by Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., to support the designation of the week of Sept. 13, 2010, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. According to the resolution, education and literacy skills are essential for the economic well-being of U.S. society and that the nation's unemployment rates are highest among those without a high school diploma or GED. Parental involvement in
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WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week:
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
SUPPORTING ADULT EDUCATION: The House passed a resolution (H.Res. 1472) sponsored by Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., to support the designation of the week of Sept. 13, 2010, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. According to the resolution, education and literacy skills are essential for the economic well-being of U.S. society and that the nation's unemployment rates are highest among those without a high school diploma or GED. Parental involvement ina child's learning of reading skills was cited as a key indicator to their success. Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, said the House was requesting that the President issue a proclamation recognizing the importance of adult education and family literacy programs. The vote, on July 19, was a unanimous 369 yeas.
YEAS: Rep. Barney Frank D-MA (4th), Rep. Stephen F. Lynch D-MA (9th), Rep. Edward J. Markey D-MA (7th), Rep. James P. McGovern D-MA (3rd), Rep. John W. Olver D-MA (1st), Rep. John F. Tierney D-MA (6th), Rep. Niki Tsongas D-MA (5th)
NOT VOTING: Rep. Michael E. Capuano D-MA (8th), Rep. William D. Delahunt D-MA (10th), Rep. Richard E. Neal D-MA (2nd)
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House Vote 2:
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN U.S.: The House passed a resolution (H.Con.Res. 126) sponsored by Rep. Diane E. Watson, D-Calif., to recognize the 50th anniversary of the Department of Education's Title VI international education programs. Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., said "title VI programs help to provide for our national defense by ensuring a Federal investment in ensuring a supply of citizens with international expertise." The vote, on July 19, was 355 yeas to 16 nays.
YEAS: Rep. Barney Frank D-MA (4th), Rep. Edward J. Markey D-MA (7th), Rep. James P. McGovern D-MA (3rd), Rep. Richard E. Neal D-MA (2nd), Rep. John W. Olver D-MA (1st), Rep. John F. Tierney D-MA (6th), Rep. Niki Tsongas D-MA (5th)
NOT VOTING: Rep. Michael E. Capuano D-MA (8th), Rep. William D. Delahunt D-MA (10th), Rep. Stephen F. Lynch D-MA (9th)
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House Vote 3:
CHILD AWARENESS MONTH: The House passed a resolution (H.Res. 1219) sponsored by Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., to support designating September as National Child Awareness Month. Calvert said the resolution "will heighten the American public's attentiveness to the importance of our children's health, education, safety and character development through the ongoing efforts of the numerous organizations and individuals who help to protect and nurture them." The vote, on July 19, was a unanimous 373 yeas.
YEAS: Rep. Barney Frank D-MA (4th), Rep. Stephen F. Lynch D-MA (9th), Rep. Edward J. Markey D-MA (7th), Rep. James P. McGovern D-MA (3rd), Rep. Richard E. Neal D-MA (2nd), Rep. John W. Olver D-MA (1st), Rep. John F. Tierney D-MA (6th), Rep. Niki Tsongas D-MA (5th)
NOT VOTING: Rep. Michael E. Capuano D-MA (8th), Rep. William D. Delahunt D-MA (10th)
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House Vote 4:
SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE BASEBALL TITLE: The House passed a resolution (H.Res. 1491) sponsored by Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., to congratulate the University of South Carolina Gamecocks on winning the 2010 NCAA Division I College World Series of baseball. Wilson said "I'm extremely proud of the way these student athletes represented our university and our great State." The vote, on July 20, was 400 yeas to 6 nays.
YEAS: Rep. William D. Delahunt D-MA (10th), Rep. Stephen F. Lynch D-MA (9th), Rep. Edward J. Markey D-MA (7th), Rep. James P. McGovern D-MA (3rd), Rep. Richard E. Neal D-MA (2nd), Rep. John W. Olver D-MA (1st), Rep. John F. Tierney D-MA (6th), Rep. Niki Tsongas D-MA (5th)
NOT VOTING: Rep. Michael E. Capuano D-MA (8th), Rep. Barney Frank D-MA (4th)
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House Vote 5:
65TH ANNIVERSARY OF END OF WORLD WAR II: The House passed a resolution (H.Res. 1516) sponsored by Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., to honor veterans of World War II and recognize the 65th anniversary of the end of the war. The resolution also honored the families and decedents of the veterans, as well as service members engaged in ongoing combat operations. Skelton said the veterans' "efforts echo across these lands in many complex ways, the simplest and most fundamental of those being the fact that we continue to be free." The vote, on July 20, was a unanimous 408 yeas.
YEAS: Rep. William D. Delahunt D-MA (10th), Rep. Barney Frank D-MA (4th), Rep. Stephen F. Lynch D-MA (9th), Rep. Edward J. Markey D-MA (7th), Rep. James P. McGovern D-MA (3rd), Rep. Richard E. Neal D-MA (2nd), Rep. John W. Olver D-MA (1st), Rep. John F. Tierney D-MA (6th), Rep. Niki Tsongas D-MA (5th)
NOT VOTING: Rep. Michael E. Capuano D-MA (8th)
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House Vote 6:
AMENDING INDIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS BILL: The House concurred in the Senate amendment to the Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act (H.R. 725), sponsored by Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Ariz. The amendment would authorize a variety of measures on Indian reservations intended to decrease crime associated with the unlawful misrepresentation and counterfeiting of American Indian jewelry, pottery, baskets, rugs and other items. Rep. Nick Rahall, D-W.Va., said the legislation "would address the profound public safety needs and provide the additional law enforcement and criminal justice resources sorely needed on Indian reservations across the country." Rep. Doc Hastings, R-Wash., said Democrats brought the legislation up under a restricted procedure that blocked the minority from offering amendments that could improve the legislation. The vote, on July 21, was 326 yeas to 92 nays.
YEAS: Rep. William D. Delahunt D-MA (10th), Rep. Barney Frank D-MA (4th), Rep. Stephen F. Lynch D-MA (9th), Rep. Edward J. Markey D-MA (7th), Rep. James P. McGovern D-MA (3rd), Rep. Richard E. Neal D-MA (2nd), Rep. John W. Olver D-MA (1st), Rep. John F. Tierney D-MA (6th), Rep. Niki Tsongas D-MA (5th)
NOT VOTING: Rep. Michael E. Capuano D-MA (8th)
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House Vote 7:
CUTTING TARIFFS ON MATERIALS IMPORTS: The House passed the U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act (H.R. 4380), sponsored by Rep. Sander Levin, D-Mich. The bill would temporarily lower or suspend tariffs on imports of various raw materials. Levin said with the lower tariffs, "U.S. producers' overall costs are reduced, making their products more competitive in this market and globally, and that increased competitiveness translates into increased production and more jobs." Rep. David Camp, R-Mich., an opponent of the legislation, said that it should not pass because Democrats treated limited tariff benefits like earmarks, under House rules. The vote, on July 21, was 378 yeas to 43 nays.
YEAS: Rep. William D. Delahunt D-MA (10th), Rep. Barney Frank D-MA (4th), Rep. Stephen F. Lynch D-MA (9th), Rep. Edward J. Markey D-MA (7th), Rep. James P. McGovern D-MA (3rd), Rep. Richard E. Neal D-MA (2nd), Rep. John W. Olver D-MA (1st), Rep. John F. Tierney D-MA (6th), Rep. Niki Tsongas D-MA (5th)
NOT VOTING: Rep. Michael E. Capuano D-MA (8th)
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House Vote 8:
CONGRATULATING SARATOGA RACE COURSE: The House passed a resolution (H.Res. 1513) sponsored by Rep. Scott Murphy, D-N.Y., to congratulate the Saratoga Race Course on its 142nd season of hosting thoroughbred horse races. Murphy said "the Saratoga Race Course has a critical impact on our local community, contributing both its historic and economic value to upstate New York." Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, said: "We have so many problems and challenges facing this country, so many issues that we could and should be debating... there are other ways to recognize a racetrack without taking the time of this body." The vote, on July 21, was 396 yeas to 14 nays.
YEAS: Rep. William D. Delahunt D-MA (10th), Rep. Barney Frank D-MA (4th), Rep. Stephen F. Lynch D-MA (9th), Rep. Edward J. Markey D-MA (7th), Rep. James P. McGovern D-MA (3rd), Rep. Richard E. Neal D-MA (2nd), Rep. John W. Olver D-MA (1st), Rep. John F. Tierney D-MA (6th), Rep. Niki Tsongas D-MA (5th)
NOT VOTING: Rep. Michael E. Capuano D-MA (8th)
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House Vote 9:
OUTLAWING ANIMAL CRUSH VIDEOS: The House passed the Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush Videos Act (H.R. 5566), sponsored by Rep. Elton Gallegly, R-Calif. The bill would establish federal penalties for interstate sales of crush videos. Gallegly said it "will once again stop these revolting videos that depict the torture of animals and killing defenseless animals." The vote, on July 21, was 416 yeas to 3 nays.
YEAS: Rep. William D. Delahunt D-MA (10th), Rep. Barney Frank D-MA (4th), Rep. Stephen F. Lynch D-MA (9th), Rep. Edward J. Markey D-MA (7th), Rep. James P. McGovern D-MA (3rd), Rep. Richard E. Neal D-MA (2nd), Rep. John W. Olver D-MA (1st), Rep. John F. Tierney D-MA (6th), Rep. Niki Tsongas D-MA (5th)
NOT VOTING: Rep. Michael E. Capuano D-MA (8th)
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House Vote 10:
CHILD PROTECTION IMPROVEMENT: The House passed the Child Protection Improvements Act (H.R. 1469), sponsored by Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., to amend the National Child protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background check system for any mentoring organization or child-serving nonprofit organization to able to obtain an affordable, fast, and accurate background check of a potential volunteer. Schiff said that because a large amount of trust is placed in volunteers, "it's time to create a permanent system, one that will protect children while ensuring the civil rights and privacy of volunteers" The vote, on July 22, was 413 yeas to 4 nays.
YEAS: Rep. William D. Delahunt D-MA (10th), Rep. Barney Frank D-MA (4th), Rep. Stephen F. Lynch D-MA (9th), Rep. Edward J. Markey D-MA (7th), Rep. James P. McGovern D-MA (3rd), Rep. Richard E. Neal D-MA (2nd), Rep. John W. Olver D-MA (1st), Rep. John F. Tierney D-MA (6th), Rep. Niki Tsongas D-MA (5th)
NOT VOTING: Rep. Michael E. Capuano D-MA (8th)
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House Vote 11:
UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS EXTENSION: The House passed the Senate-amended version of the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act (H.R. 4213), sponsored by Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., to extend provisions for unemployment benefits which expired on June 1 and will be retroactively covered. A proponent of the legislation, Rep. Alcee Hastings, D-Fla., said that although it was important to help create jobs, it was more necessary to help those in need during tough times to keep them financial ruin. An opponent of the legislation, Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., said that the national deficit was the bigger issue and that it should not be supported until there was a clear way to pay for it. The vote, on July 22, was 272 yeas to 152 nays.
YEAS: Rep. William D. Delahunt D-MA (10th), Rep. Barney Frank D-MA (4th), Rep. Stephen F. Lynch D-MA (9th), Rep. Edward J. Markey D-MA (7th), Rep. James P. McGovern D-MA (3rd), Rep. Richard E. Neal D-MA (2nd), Rep. John W. Olver D-MA (1st), Rep. John F. Tierney D-MA (6th), Rep. Niki Tsongas D-MA (5th)
NOT VOTING: Rep. Michael E. Capuano D-MA (8th)
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SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
CLOTURE FOR DEBATE ON JOBS BILL: The Senate approved cloture for debate on the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act (H.R. 4213), sponsored by Rep. Charles B. Rangel, D-N.Y. The amendment would extend federal emergency unemployment benefits through November and provide retroactive benefits to the unemployed whose benefits expired on June 2. Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., said "Michigan families who need us to act should not have to wait 1 more day for the help they need. Voting to approve this cloture motion is the only justifiable course." Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Republicans were opposed to "borrowing tens of billions of dollars to pass this bill at a time when the national debt is spinning completely out of control." The vote, on July 20, was 60 yeas to 40 nays, with a three-fifths majority required for approval.
YEAS: Sen. John F. Kerry D-MA
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Senate Vote 2:
OFFSETTING COST OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS: The Senate has rejected a motion sponsored by Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., to consider an amendment to the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act (H.R. 4213). The amendment would have offset the cost of extending unemployment benefits by cutting and rescinding stimulus funds to reduce the deficit by $7 billion. Brown said "we can find a funding source without adding to the credit card, to that debt we all know about and is rising uncontrollably." The vote, on July 21, was 42 yeas to 56 nays.
YEAS: Sen. John F. Kerry D-MA
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Senate Vote 3:
MOTION TO PERMANENTLY REPEAL ESTATE TAX: The Senate has rejected a motion sponsored by Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., to instruct the Senate Finance Committee on the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act (H.R. 4213). The motion would instruct the committee to make the estate tax repealed permanently. DeMint said "the Heritage Foundation estimates that if we do nothing as a Senate and allow the death tax to go from zero to 55 percent, America will lose 1.5 million jobs." Sen. Bernie Sanders, ID-Vt., said repealing the estate tax would add another $1 trillion over 10 years to the U.S. national debt. The vote, on July 21, was 39 yeas to 59 nays.
YEAS: Sen. John F. Kerry D-MA
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Senate Vote 4:
AMERICAN JOBS ACT AMENDMENT: The Senate has rejected a motion sponsored by Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., to consider an amendment to the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act (H.R. 4213). The amendment would have barred the use of taxpayer funds for a federal lawsuit against Arizona's anti-illegal immigration law. DeMint said "our Federal Government should be doing its job to secure our borders rather than trying to bully and intimidate the people of Arizona." The vote, on July 21, was 43 yeas to 55 nays.
YEAS: Sen. John F. Kerry D-MA
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Senate Vote 5:
EXTENDING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS: The Senate concurred in a House conferees amendment to the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act (H.R. 4213), sponsored by Rep. Charles B. Rangel, D-N.Y. The amendment would extend federal emergency unemployment benefits through November and provide retroactive benefits to the unemployed whose benefits expired on June 2. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., said "for every dollar of unemployment benefits, there is at least $1.60 or $1.90 in economic activity." Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said the extension would increase the federal debt by $34 billion and said "I would hope we can find a way to extend unemployment benefits without asking our children to pay the tab for this generation's problems." The vote, on July 21, was 59 yeas to 39 nays.
NAYS: Sen. John F. Kerry D-MA
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Congressional Votes for Maryland for the week of 07/9/2010 - 07/15/2010
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WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
SAN ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK EXPANSION: The House passed the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act (H.R. 4438), sponsored by Rep. Ciro Rodriguez, D-Texas., to authorize the purchase of land to expand the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Proponents said the legislation would ensure that future generations would be able learn about the history of the region. Opponents expressed concern that the current level of Federal spending
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WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
SAN ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK EXPANSION: The House passed the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act (H.R. 4438), sponsored by Rep. Ciro Rodriguez, D-Texas., to authorize the purchase of land to expand the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Proponents said the legislation would ensure that future generations would be able learn about the history of the region. Opponents expressed concern that the current level of Federal spendingwas too high to expand the government's property holdings. The vote, on July 13, was 264 yeas to 114 nays.
YEAS: Rep. Elijah E. Cummings D-MD (7th), Rep. Donna F. Edwards D-MD (4th), Rep. Steny H. Hoyer D-MD (5th), Rep. Frank Kratovil Jr. D-MD (1st), Rep. C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger D-MD (2nd), Rep. John Sarbanes D-MD (3rd), Rep. Chris Van Hollen D-MD (8th)
NAYS: Rep. Roscoe G. Bartlett R-MD (6th)
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House Vote 2:
FORT PULASKI USAGE PERMIT: The House passed the Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease Authorization Act (H.R. 4773), sponsored by Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Ga., to authorize the National Park Service to issue a special use permit to allow the Savannah Bar Pilots Association to lease a facility at Fort Pulaski National Monument. Proponents said the bill would allow the association to continue using the facility and "effectively perform the valuable public service of facilitating international commerce and economic development." The vote, on July 13, was unanimous with 379 yeas.
YEAS: Rep. Roscoe G. Bartlett R-MD (6th), Rep. Elijah E. Cummings D-MD (7th), Rep. Donna F. Edwards D-MD (4th), Rep. Steny H. Hoyer D-MD (5th), Rep. Frank Kratovil Jr. D-MD (1st), Rep. C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger D-MD (2nd), Rep. John Sarbanes D-MD (3rd), Rep. Chris Van Hollen D-MD (8th)
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House Vote 3:
ARCTIC WATERS MAPPING: The House passed legislation (H.R. 2864), sponsored by Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, to amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act to authorize underwater mapping surveys in the Arctic region for the purposes of navigation, monitoring coastal changes, and delineating the continental shelf. Proponents said that the reduction of sea ice increased vessel traffic and opportunities for more drilling and that up-to-date nautical charts or coastal maps would be critical for supporting these activities. The vote, on July 14, was a unanimous with 420 yeas.
YEAS: Rep. Roscoe G. Bartlett R-MD (6th), Rep. Elijah E. Cummings D-MD (7th), Rep. Donna F. Edwards D-MD (4th), Rep. Steny H. Hoyer D-MD (5th), Rep. Frank Kratovil Jr. D-MD (1st), Rep. C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger D-MD (2nd), Rep. John Sarbanes D-MD (3rd), Rep. Chris Van Hollen D-MD (8th)
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House Vote 4:
ENCOURAGING GOVERNMENT TELEWORKING: The House passed the Telework Improvements Act (H.R. 1722), sponsored by Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Md., to authorize policies that will encourage employees of federal agencies to telework for at least 20 percent of their work week. Proponents said the legislation would help the Federal workforce recruit better, would improve productivity and morale among the workforce and would improve the continuity of operations by the government. The vote, on July 14, was 290 yeas to 131 nays.
YEAS: Rep. Roscoe G. Bartlett R-MD (6th), Rep. Elijah E. Cummings D-MD (7th), Rep. Donna F. Edwards D-MD (4th), Rep. Steny H. Hoyer D-MD (5th), Rep. Frank Kratovil Jr. D-MD (1st), Rep. C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger D-MD (2nd), Rep. John Sarbanes D-MD (3rd), Rep. Chris Van Hollen D-MD (8th)
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House Vote 5:
PREVENTING GOVERNMENT OVERPAYMENTS: The House passed the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act (S. 1508), sponsored by Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Del., to require federal agencies to conduct audits to prevent overpayments for products and services. Proponents said the legislation would provide the Federal government with the tools needed to prevent mistakes and overpayments and to recover funds that were paid in error. The vote, on July 14, was a unanimous 414 yeas.
YEAS: Rep. Roscoe G. Bartlett R-MD (6th), Rep. Elijah E. Cummings D-MD (7th), Rep. Donna F. Edwards D-MD (4th), Rep. Steny H. Hoyer D-MD (5th), Rep. Frank Kratovil Jr. D-MD (1st), Rep. C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger D-MD (2nd), Rep. John Sarbanes D-MD (3rd), Rep. Chris Van Hollen D-MD (8th)
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House Vote 6:
FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM: The House passed the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act (H.R. 5114), sponsored by Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., to extend authorization for the national flood insurance program and to identify priorities necessary for reform and the ongoing stabilization of the program for five years. Proponents said that the program would provide protection for 5.5 million homeowners and that any additional delays would affect homeowners trying to purchase homes located in flood plains. Opponents said the legislation didn't address the expensive issue of repetitive losses and that it would not be fair to burden taxpayers who aren't typically affected by flooding and that a national catastrophic fund should be established to deal with reoccurring flood claims and losses. The vote, on July 15, was 329 yeas to 90 nays.
YEAS: Rep. Elijah E. Cummings D-MD (7th), Rep. Donna F. Edwards D-MD (4th), Rep. Steny H. Hoyer D-MD (5th), Rep. Frank Kratovil Jr. D-MD (1st), Rep. C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger D-MD (2nd), Rep. John Sarbanes D-MD (3rd), Rep. Chris Van Hollen D-MD (8th)
NAYS: Rep. Roscoe G. Bartlett R-MD (6th)
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SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION: The Senate agreed to the conference report to the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R.4173) to improve accountability and transparency of the U.S. financial system. The bill will is focused on protecting consumers from abusive financial services and to protect taxpayers by ending bailouts and eliminating the possibility that companies can grow to become "too big to fail". The legislation will also create an Office of Financial Education to implement initiatives to educate and empower consumers. The conference report requires a financial literacy study to be conducted by the Securities and Exchange Commission to help develop an investor financial literacy strategy intended to bring about positive behavioral change among investors. Proponents said that investor advocates, provided for in the legislation, would prove to be the necessary external check to ensure the protection of U.S. taxpayers and consumers. The vote, on July 15, was 60 yeas to 39 nays.
YEAS: Sen. Benjamin Cardin D-MD, Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski D-MD
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Congressional Votes for Alabama for the week of 05/28 - 06/3/2010
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WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the Senate this week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
FUNDING FOR STEM EDUCATION, RESEARCH PROGRAMS: The House passed the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act (H.R. 5116), sponsored by Rep. Bart Gordon, D-Tenn. The bill would authorize funding from 2011 to 2015 for programs to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and research programs. The sponsor said it "makes investments in science innovation, education to strengthen U.S. scientific
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WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the Senate this week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
FUNDING FOR STEM EDUCATION, RESEARCH PROGRAMS: The House passed the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act (H.R. 5116), sponsored by Rep. Bart Gordon, D-Tenn. The bill would authorize funding from 2011 to 2015 for programs to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and research programs. The sponsor said it "makes investments in science innovation, education to strengthen U.S. scientificeconomic leadership, supports business, and creates jobs in the short, mid, and long term." An opponent said "the bill goes far beyond the original intent and scope of the COMPETES legislation," including the creation of several potentially duplicative programs and an presents more than $22 billion in additional funding. The vote, on May 28, was 262 yeas to 150 nays.
YEAS: Rep. Bobby Bright D-AL (2nd)
NAYS: Rep. Robert B. Aderholt R-AL (4th), Rep. Spencer Bachus R-AL (6th), Rep. Jo Bonner R-AL (1st), Rep. Parker Griffith R-AL (5th), Rep. Mike Rogers R-AL (3rd)
NOT VOTING: Rep. Artur Davis D-AL (7th)
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House Vote 2:
DEFENSE DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATIONS: The House passed a mass amendment, sponsored by Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., to the National Defense Authorization Act. (H.R. 5136), that included an amendment, sponsored by Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, to require the Pentagon to maintain operation of commissary and exchange stores for the Brunswick Naval Air Station in Maine during fiscal 2011. The Skelton amendment also included an amendment, sponsored by Rep. Betsy Markey, D-Colo., to establish a scholarship program for veterans pursuing behavioral sciences degrees, which was said to be "a critical investment in the treatment of veterans suffering from invisible injuries like post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries." The vote, on May 28, was 416 yeas to 1 nay.
YEAS: Rep. Robert B. Aderholt R-AL (4th), Rep. Spencer Bachus R-AL (6th), Rep. Jo Bonner R-AL (1st), Rep. Bobby Bright D-AL (2nd), Rep. Parker Griffith R-AL (5th), Rep. Mike Rogers R-AL (3rd)
NOT VOTING: Rep. Artur Davis D-AL (7th)
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House Vote 3:
FISCAL 2011 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS: The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 5136), sponsored by Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., to authorize fiscal 2011 appropriations for the Defense Department. The bill authorizes a $567 billion budget for the Defense and Energy Departments as well as $159 billion for ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition, a 1.9 percent pay increase has been authorized for military personnel. The sponsor said the bill "continues Congress' deep commitment to supporting U.S. service members and their families and to provide the necessary resources to keep America safe." An opponent criticized "the wasteful billions authorized for military spending, which continue to feed the military-industrial complex and the ever-growing imperial overstretch of our military around the world." The vote, on May 28, was 229 yeas to 186 nays.
NAYS: Rep. Robert B. Aderholt R-AL (4th), Rep. Spencer Bachus R-AL (6th), Rep. Jo Bonner R-AL (1st), Rep. Bobby Bright D-AL (2nd), Rep. Parker Griffith R-AL (5th), Rep. Mike Rogers R-AL (3rd)
NOT VOTING: Rep. Artur Davis D-AL (7th)
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