February 12, 2007

 

In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District:

 

Recent Congressional Votes -

* Senate: Confirmation of Gen. George Casey to be Chief of Staff, U.S. Army

* House: Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act

 

Upcoming Congressional Bills -

* Senate: Further Continuing Appropriations, FY2007

* House: Small Business Tax Relief

* House: Iraq War Resolution

 

Recent Senate Votes

Confirmation of Gen. George Casey to be Chief of Staff, U.S. Army - Vote Confirmed (83-14, 3 Not Voting)

 

The Senate confirmed Gen. George Casey to be the U.S. Army chief of staff.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted Not Voting

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

Recent House Votes

Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act - Vote Passed (400-3, 31 Not Voting)

 

This House bill is intended to encourage the use of alternative fuels.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

 

Upcoming Votes

Further Continuing Appropriations, FY2007 - H.J.RES.20

 

The Senate is scheduled to complete work on this plan to fund government operations through the end of the year.

 

 

Small Business Tax Relief - H.R.976

 

This House bill is aimed at helping small businesses pay for an increase in the minimum wage.

 

 

Iraq War Resolution -

 

The House has scheduled three days of debate on a resolution disapproving of President Bush's plan to send more troops to Iraq.

February 19, 2007

Recent Congressional Votes -

* Senate: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, FY2007

* Senate: Cloture Motion; Sense of Congress on Iraq

* House: Small Business Tax Relief Act

* House: Iraq War Policy resolution

 

Editor's Note: The Senate is in recess until Monday, February 26. The House is in recess until Tuesday February 27.

 

Recent Senate Votes

Continuing Appropriations Resolution, FY2007 - Vote Agreed to (81-15, 4 Not Voting)

 

The Senate gave final approval to this $464 billion bill funding government operations for the remainder of the 2007 fiscal year.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

Cloture Motion; Sense of Congress on Iraq - Vote Rejected (56-34, 10 Not Voting)

 

The Senate rejected this motion to move to a final vote on this bill expressing opposition to President Bush's plan to send more troops to Iraq.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

Recent House Votes

Small Business Tax Relief Act - Vote Passed (360-45, 28 Not Voting)

 

The House approved this $1.3 billion package of small business tax breaks intended to be combined with the minimum wage increase.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

Iraq War Policy resolution - Vote Passed (246-182, 6 Not Voting)

 

The House passed this non-binding resolution disapproving of President Bush's plan to send additional troops to Iraq.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

March 5, 2007

 

In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District:

 

Recent Congressional Votes -

* House: Employee Free Choice Act

 

Upcoming Congressional Bills -

* Senate: 9/11 Commission Recommendations bill

* House: Healthy Communities Water Supply Act of 2007

Recent House Votes

Employee Free Choice Act - Vote Passed (241-185, 8 Not Voting)

 

This bill is intended to make it easier for a plant to unionize and would end the right of employers to request secret-ballot elections.

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

Upcoming Votes

9/11 Commission Recommendations bill - S.4

The Senate is scheduled to complete work on this bill to implement the remaining 9/11 Commission recommendations.

 

 

Healthy Communities Water Supply Act of 2007 - H.R.700

This House bill would increase the amount of money available for programs that develop alternate sources of water.

 

March 12, 2007

 

In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District:

 

Recent Congressional Votes -

* Senate: Airport Screener Amendment

* House: Water Quality Investment Act

* House: Water Quality Financing Act of 2007

Upcoming Congressional Bills -

* Senate: Improving America's Security Act of 2007

* House: Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007

* House: Accountability in Contracting Act

 

Recent Senate Votes

Airport Screener Amendment - Vote Agreed to (51-48, 1 Not Voting)

 

During consideration of the 9/11 Commission bill, the Senate approved this amendment that would give Transportation Security Administration airport screeners the right to unionize.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

Recent House Votes

Water Quality Investment Act - Vote Passed (367-58, 8 Not Voting)

 

The House passed this $1.7 billion bill intended to help communities modernize their wastewater systems.

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

Water Quality Financing Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (303-108, 22 Not Voting)

 

This House bill would provide $14 billion for wastewater treatment plant improvements.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

Upcoming Votes

 

Improving America's Security Act of 2007 - S.4

The Senate is expected to complete work on this bill to implement the remaining 9/11 Commission recommendations.

 

Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007 - H.R.985

This House bill is intended to clarify what type of information is protected by whistleblower laws.

 

Accountability in Contracting Act - H.R.1362

This bill would place limits on "no-bid" federal contracts.

 

March 19, 2007

 

In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District:

 

Recent Congressional Votes -

* Senate: Improving Americas Security Act

* Senate: U.S. Policy on Iraq

* House: Freedom of Information Act Amendments

* House: Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act

* House: Accountability in Contracting Act

 

Upcoming Congressional Bills -

* Senate: Preserving U.S. Attorney Independence Act

* Senate: FY2008 Budget Resolution

* House: U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans Health and Iraq Accountability Act

* House: DC House Voting Rights Act

 

Recent Senate Votes

Improving Americas Security Act - Vote Passed (60-38, 2 Not Voting)

 

The Senate passed this bill that would implement several 9/11 Commission recommendations.

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

U.S. Policy on Iraq - Vote Rejected (48-50, 2 Not Voting)

 

The Senate rejected this resolution that called for beginning the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq within four months.

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

Recent House Votes

Freedom of Information Act Amendments - Vote Passed (308-117, 8 Not Voting)

 

The House passed this bill that would impose new requirement on government agencies regarding Freedom of Information Act requests.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act - Vote Passed (331-94, 8 Not Voting)

 

This House bill is intended to strengthen federal workers' whistleblower rights.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

Accountability in Contracting Act - Vote Passed (347-73, 13 Not Voting)

 

This House bill is intended to increase oversight of federal contractors.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

Upcoming Votes

 

Preserving U.S. Attorney Independence Act - S.214

 

This Senate bill would prohibit the attorney general from appointing U.S. attorneys for an indefinite time period without Senate confirmation.

 

 

FY2008 Budget Resolution -

The Senate is expected to debate this $2.96 trillion budget proposal for the 2008 fiscal year.

 

U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans Health and Iraq Accountability Act - HR.__

 

The House is scheduled to take up this $124 billion supplemental spending bill providing funds for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and a variety of other programs and projects.

 

 

DC House Voting Rights Act - H.R.1433

 

This bill would give the District of Columbia a full vote in the U.S. House and add another new seat from the state of Utah.

March 26, 2007

 

Recent Congressional Votes -

* Senate: Budget Resolution, FY2008

* Senate: Preserving United States Attorney Independence Act of 2007

* House: Gulf Coast Hurricane Housing Recovery Act

* House: U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act

 

Upcoming Congressional Bills -

* Senate: U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act

* House: Budget Resolution, FY2008

 

Recent Senate Votes

Budget Resolution, FY2008 - Vote Agreed to (52-47, 1 Not Voting)

 

The Senate approved this $2.9 trillion budget resolution that sets spending priorities for the 2008 fiscal year.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

Preserving United States Attorney Independence Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (94-2, 4 Not Voting)

 

The Senate passed this bill that would prohibit the attorney general from filling U.S. attorney vacancies for an indefinite time period.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

Recent House Votes

Gulf Coast Hurricane Housing Recovery Act - Vote Passed (302-125, 6 Not Voting)

 

This House bill would require the government to replace public housing that was damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act - Vote Passed (218-212, 1 Present, 3 Not Voting)

 

The House passed this $124 million emergency supplemental bill that provides funds for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and sets a timetable for withdrawing troops from Iraq.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

Upcoming Votes

U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act - H.R.1591

The Senate is scheduled to take up this emergency supplemental spending bill.

 

Budget Resolution, FY2008 - H.Con.Res.__

The House is scheduled to take up this $2.9 trillion resolution setting budget priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.

April 2, 2007

 

Recent Congressional Votes -

* Senate: U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act

* House: Budget Resolution, FY2008

Upcoming Congressional Bills -

* Senate: Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act

* Senate: HOPE Act

* House: DC House Voting Rights Act

 

 

Recent Senate Votes

U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act - Vote Passed (51-47, 2 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this $122 million emergency supplemental bill that provides funds for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and sets a timetable for withdrawing troops from Iraq.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

Recent House Votes

Budget Resolution, FY2008 - Vote Passed (216-210, 7 Not Voting)

The House passed this $2.9 trillion budget plan setting spending priorities for the 2008 fiscal year.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

 

Upcoming Votes

Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act - S.5

Following the Easter recess, the Senate is scheduled to take up this bill increasing funding for embryonic stem cell research.

 

HOPE Act - S.30

This Senate bill would increase funding for adult stem cell research.

 

DC House Voting Rights Act - H.R.1433

The House is scheduled to take up this bill after the recess that would give the District of Columbia a full vote in the U.S. House and add a new seat from the state of Utah.

 

 

 

April 16, 2007

 

Recent Congressional Votes -

* Senate: Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007

* Senate: HOPE Act

 

 

Recent Senate Votes

Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (63-34, 3 Not Voting)

The Senate voted to reverse President Bush's 2001 decision prohibiting government funds from being spent to create new lines of embryonic stem cells.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

HOPE Act - Vote Passed (70-28, 2 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this bill that would increase funding for adult stem cell research.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

Upcoming Votes

 

Intelligence Authorization Act, FY2007 - S.372

The Senate is expected to complete action early in the week on this bill authorizing intelligence-related expenditures for the current fiscal year.

 

Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 - S.3

Following completion of the intelligence bill, the Senate is scheduled to begin work on this bill that would allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate Medicare prescription drug prices.

 

RECOVER Act - H.R.1361

This bill would allow approved lenders to originate and administer Small Business Administration disaster loans.

 

Water Resources Development Act of 2007 - H.R.1495

This $14 billion bill would provide funds for a variety of Army Corps of Engineers water infrastructure projects.

 

Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act - H.R.363

This House bill authorizes appropriations for science and engineering research and education.

 

 

 

April 24, 2007

 

Recent Congressional Votes -

* Senate: Cloture Motion, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act

* House: District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act

* House: Water Resources Development Act

* House: Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act

 

Recent Senate Votes

Cloture Motion, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act - Vote Rejected (55-42, 3 Not Voting)

 

The Senate rejected this motion to take up a bill that would have allowed the federal government to negotiate Medicare prescription drug prices with pharmaceutical companies.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

Recent House Votes

District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act - Vote Passed (241-177, 1 Present, 14 Not Voting)

This bill would increase the size of the U.S. House of Representatives to 437 by granting the District of Columbia a full vote in the chamber and adding another seat in Utah.

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

Water Resources Development Act - Vote Passed (394-25, 14 Not Voting)

The House passed this $15 billion bill funding improvements to the nation's waterways.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act - Vote Passed (269-134, 30 Not Voting)

The House voted to give shareholders in public companies a nonbinding vote on executive compensation.

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

Upcoming Votes

America Competes Act - S.761

This Senate bill would authorize funding intended to strengthen science, technology, math and engineering education.

 

10,000 Teachers, 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act - H.R.362

This bill would authorize funding to train math and science teachers.

 

Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act - H.R.363

This bill would authorize funding for science and engineering research.

Wild Horse Protection Bill - H.R.249

This bill would prohibit the commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros.

 

 

 

May 1, 2007

 

Recent Congressional Votes -

* Senate: U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007

* House: U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007

* House: Wild Horse Protection Bill

 

Recent Senate Votes

U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 - Vote Agreed to (51-46, 3 Not Voting)

The Senate gave final approval to this $124 billion bill that funds military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and sets a timetable for the withdrawal of troops from Iraq.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

Recent House Votes

U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 - Vote Passed (218-208, 2 Present, 5 Not Voting)

The House passed this $124 billion bill that funds military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and sets a timetable for the withdrawal of troops from Iraq.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO.

Wild Horse Protection Bill - Vote Passed (277-137, 18 Not Voting)

This House bill would prohibit the Bureau of Land Management from selling wild horses or burros to be slaughtered for commercial use.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

Upcoming Votes

Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007 - S.1082

The Senate is scheduled to take up this bill reauthorizing the Food and Drug Administrations drug review operations.

 

Improving Head Start Act of 2007 - H.R.1429

This House bill would reauthorize the Head Start program.

Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 - H.R.1592

This House bill would provide federal assistance to local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes.

 

 

May 7, 2007

Recent Congressional Votes -

* House: Veto Override, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations

* House: Improving Head Start Act

* House: Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007

 

Recent House Votes

Veto Override, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations - Vote Failed (222-203, 1 Present, 7 Not Voting)

The House fell over 60 votes short of overturning President Bush's veto of a $124 billion spending bill that would have set a timetable for the withdrawal of troops from Iraq.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted Present

 

Improving Head Start Act - Vote Passed (365-48, 19 Not Voting)

This House bill is intended to boost funding for the Head Start program.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (237-180, 16 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that expands the definition of a "hate crime" to include sexual orientation.

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

Upcoming Votes

Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007 - S.1082

The Senate is scheduled to complete work on this bill reauthorizing the Food and Drug Administration's drug review operations.

 

Water Resources Development Act - S.1248

Following the FDA bill, the Senate will take up this bill to authorize the Army Corps of Engineers to carry out a variety of waterways, water supply, and environmental restoration projects.

Homeland Security Authorization Act, FY2008 - H.R.1684

This House bill would authorize nearly $40 billion in Department of Homeland Security spending for the upcoming fiscal year.

Fell behind a bit - and with good reason. Here are the last three updates.

 

May 14, 2007

 

Upcoming Congressional Bills -

* Senate: Water Resources Development Act

* House: National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008

* House: Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007

 

Recent Senate Votes

Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments - Vote Passed (93-1, 6 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this bill that would renew a Food and Drug Administration program requiring pharmaceutical companies to contribute to the costs of testing new medicines.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

Recent House Votes

Budget Resolution, FY2008 - Vote Passed (212-207, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed a $2.9 trillion budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

Student Loan Sunshine Act - Vote Passed (414-3, 15 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill aimed at introducing transparency into dealings between private student loan lenders and colleges.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

Homeland Security Authorization Act - Vote Passed (296-126, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill authorizing $39.8 billion in Department of Homeland Security spending for the 2008 fiscal year.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

Re-deployment from Iraq Act - Vote Failed (171-255, 7 Not Voting)

The House rejected this bill that would have required all U.S. troops to withdraw from Iraq within six months.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations - Vote Passed (221-205, 7 Not Voting)

The House approved this bill that would fund military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan in two installments.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

Agricultural Disaster Assistance Appropriations Act - Vote Passed (302-120, 10 Not Voting)

This House bill would provide $3.5 billion to farmers who lost crops or livestock due to weather-related events during fiscal years 2005 through 2007.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

Intelligence Authorization Act - Vote Passed (225-197, 10 Not Voting)

This bill authorizes spending for 16 U.S. intelligence gathering agencies for the upcoming fiscal year.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

Upcoming Votes

Water Resources Development Act - H.R.1495

The Senate is set to take up this $12 billion bill authorizing the Army Corps of Engineers to carry out a variety of waterways, water supply, and environmental restoration projects.

 

National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 - H.R.1585

This House bill would set defense spending priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.

 

Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007 - H.R.1427

This bill would restructure the federal government's housing finance agencies.

 

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May 29, 2007

 

 

Recent Senate Votes

Supplemental Appropriations bill - Vote Agreed to (80-14, 6 Not Voting)

The Senate approved this $120 billion bill funding military operations in Iraq.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

Recent House Votes

Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act - Vote Passed (284-141, 7 Not Voting)

This House bill would allow the President to declare an energy emergency for a specific period of time and make the sale of gasoline at "unconscionably excessive" prices a federal offense.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

Lobbying Transparency Act - Vote Passed (382-37, 13 Not Voting)

This bill would require lobbyists to disclose the names of donors when they "bundle" campaign contributions to Members of Congress.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (396-22, 1 Present, 13 Not Voting)

This House bill would institute new lobbying reporting requirements and increase penalties for violating lobbying rules.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

Supplemental Appropriations bill, Amendment No. 1 - Vote Passed (348-73, 12 Not Voting)

The House split the emergency supplemental spending bill into two parts, with this first part including the domestic spending and minimum wage hike portions of the bill.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

Supplemental Appropriations bill, Amendment No. 2 - Vote Passed (280-142, 11 Not Voting)

The House approved the $103 billion portion of the supplemental spending bill that funds military operations in Iraq.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

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May 21, 2007

Recent Senate Votes

Water Resources Development Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (91-4, 5 Not Voting)

The Senate approved this $13.9 billion bill that would fund Army Corps of Engineers projects related to water supply, flood control and waterways navigation.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

Budget Resolution, FY2008 - Vote Agreed to (52-40, 8 Not Voting)

The Senate passed the conference report for this $2.9 trillion budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

Recent House Votes

National Defense Authorization Act - Vote Passed (397-27, 8 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill authorizing $504 billion in Defense Department spending and $142 billion for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan for the upcoming fiscal year.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

Budget Resolution, FY2008 - Vote Passed (214-209, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed the conference report for this $2.9 trillion budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

 

 

June 9, 2007

 

 

Recent Senate Votes

Cloture Motion; Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act - Vote Rejected (45-50, 4 Not Voting)

The weeklong debate over this comprehensive immigration reform bill ended with a failed cloture motion to end debate and proceed to a final vote.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

Recent House Votes

 

Ethics Committee Investigations - Vote Passed (387-10, 15 Present, 20 Not Voting)

The House adopted this resolution directing the Ethics committee to begin an investigation within 30 days of a lawmaker's indictment.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

Afghanistan Freedom and Security Support Act - Vote Passed (406-10, 16 Not Voting)

This $6.4 billion Afghanistan aid bill would cut off funds to local Afghani governments with ties to criminals, drug dealers or terrorists.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act - Vote Passed (247-176, 10 Not Voting)

The House voted to expand federal funding of embryonic stem cell research.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

Upcoming Votes

Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 - S.1419

This Senate energy bill is intended to encourage the production of renewable energy, prevent gasoline price gouging and increase corporate average fuel economy standard.

2008 Homeland Security Appropriations - H.R.__

The House is scheduled to spend the week on 2008 fiscal year appropriations bills. This bill would provide $36.3 billion for the Department of Homeland Security.

2008 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations - H.R.__

This bill would provide $64.7 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense construction projects.

2008 Energy and Water Appropriations - H.R.__

This bill would provide $31.6 billion for the Department of Energy and the Army Corps of Engineers.

 

2008 Interior and the Environment Appropriations - H.R.__

This bill would provide $27.6 billion for the Department of the Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency.

June 18, 2007

 

 

 

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Recent Senate Votes

 

Cloture Motion; Gonzales Resolution - Vote Rejected (53-38, 1 Present, 7 Not Voting)

The Senate failed to invoke cloture and move to a final vote on a resolution that said the chamber had lost confidence in Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

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Recent House Votes

 

Homeland Security Appropriations, FY2008 - Vote Passed (268-150, 14 Not Voting)

The House passed this $37.4 billion bill that would fund the Department of Homeland Security for the 2008 fiscal year.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

 

June 25, 2007

 

 

Recent Senate Votes

CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (65-27, 7 Not Voting)

The Senate passed the first energy bill under the new Democratic majority.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

Recent House Votes

 

State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations, FY 2008 - Vote Passed (241-178, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed this $34.2 billion bill that would fund State Department operations and foreign aid for the 2008 fiscal year.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

July 2, 2007

 

Editor's Note: The Senate is in recess until Monday, July 9. The House is in recess until Tuesday, July 10.

Recent Senate Votes

Employee Free Choice Act - Vote Rejected (51-48, 1 Not Voting)

The Senate did not have the necessary 60 votes to close debate and proceed to a vote on this labor bill, which would allow workers to form unions by signing union cards rather than by secret ballot elections.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act - Vote Rejected (46-53, 1 Not Voting)

After six weeks of working toward a compromise on immigration reform, the Senate failed to reach the 60 votes needed to close debate and vote on this bill.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted NO

Recent House Votes

 

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY 2008 - Vote Passed (272-155, 5 Not Voting)

The House passed this $27.6 billion bill that would fund the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Interior, the Forest Service and the Indian Health Service for the 2008 fiscal year.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2008 - Vote Passed (240-179, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed this $21.4 billion bill that would fund the Department of Treasury, the Executive office, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia and independent agencies for the 2008 fiscal year.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

July 16, 2007

 

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Recent Senate Votes

Dorgan Amendment-Bringing Osama bin Laden and Other Leaders of al Qaeda to Justice - Vote Agreed to (87-1, 12 Not Voting)

This amendment to the defense authorization bill calls for quarterly classified reports on the Bush administrations work to capture al Qaeda leaders.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

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Recent House Votes

 

Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act - Vote Passed (223-201, 8 Not Voting)

The House voted to reduce the number of U.S. troops in Iraq.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

 

 

 

July 23, 2007

 

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Recent Senate Votes

 

Troop Withdrawal Amendment - Vote Rejected (52-47, 1 Not Voting)

During the Defense Authorization bill debate, the Senate failed to invoke cloture on this amendment that would have set a timetable for withdrawing troops from Iraq.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

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College Cost Reduction Act - Vote Passed (78-18, 4 Not Voting)

The Senate approved this bill to increase the amount of aid to college students.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

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Recent House Votes

 

Energy/Water Development Appropriations, FY2008 - Vote Passed (312-112, 7 Not Voting)

This $31.6 billion bill would fund the Department of Energy, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Interior Department's Bureau of Reclamation for the upcoming fiscal year.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted Not Voting

 

 

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Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, FY2008 - Vote Passed (276-140, 15 Not Voting)

The House passed this $153.7 billion bill that would fund the departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education for the 2008 fiscal year.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

 

 

July 30, 2007

 

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Recent Senate Votes

Higher Education Amendments of 2007 - Vote Passed (95-0, 5 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this bill that would increase the amount of the Pell Grant a low-income student can receive, make the federal financial aid application easier to complete and eliminate some conflicts of interest for student loan businesses.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 - Vote Passed (89-4, 7 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this $40.6 billion appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

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Improving America's Security Act of 2007 - Vote Agreed to (85-8, 7 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this bill which would implement recommendations from the 9/11 Commission.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

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Recent House Votes

Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY 2008 - Vote Passed (268-153, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed this $104.4 billion bill that would fund the Department of Transportation and Department of Housing and Urban Development for the 2008 fiscal year.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

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Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2008 - Vote Passed (281-142, 9 Not Voting)

The House passed this $53.6 billion bill that would fund the Department of Commerce, Department of Justice, NASA and other science agencies.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

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Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act - Vote Passed (231-191, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed this large farm bill, which provides aid for farmers and funds for low-income nutrition programs.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted Not Voting

 

 

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Improving America's Security Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (371-40, 22 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill which would implement recommendations from the 9/11 Commission.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted Not Voting

 

August 6, 2007

 

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Editor's Note: The Senate and House are in recess until Tuesday, September 4, 2007.

 

 

 

Recent Senate Votes

 

Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 - Vote Agreed to (83-14, 3 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this bill that would provide greater transparency in the legislative process.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

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Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (68-31, 1 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this bill that would add 3 million lower-income children to the State Childrens Health Insurance Program.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

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Protect America Act - Vote Passed (60-28, 12 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this bill which would temporarily expand the executive branchs authority to spy on suspected foreign terrorists without a court order, when communications are passing through the U.S.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted NO

 

 

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Recent House Votes

 

Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (411-8, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would provide greater transparency in the legislative process.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

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Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (225-204, 4 Not Voting)

The House voted for this bill that would expand the State Childrens Health Insurance Program, adding up to 5 million children to the program.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

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Ensuring Military Readiness Through Stability and Predictability Deployment Policy Act - Vote Passed (229-194, 3 Present, 6 Not Voting)

This House passed bill calls for U.S. soldiers to spend an equal amount of time between combat and home.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

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New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act - Vote Passed (241-172, 20 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would require utility companies to produce 15 percent of their electricity from wind, solar power and other renewable sources and calls for the gradual reduction of using fossil fuels to generate electricity.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted Not Voting

 

 

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Protect America Act - Vote Passed (227-182, 23 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill which would temporarily expand the executive branchs authority to spy on suspected foreign terrorists without a court order, when communications are passing through the U.S.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

 

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Defense Appropriations Act, FY 2008 - Vote Passed (395-13, 24 Not Voting)

The House passed this $459.6 billion appropriations bill for the Department of Defense.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

 

September 10, 2007

 

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Recent Senate Votes

 

Military Construction/Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, FY2008 - Vote Passed (92-1, 7 Not Voting)

Senate lawmakers passed this bill increasing medical assistance to veterans.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

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State/Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, FY 2008 - Vote Passed (81-12, 7 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this measure that would provide $34 billion to fund foreign aid and U.S. diplomacy for the upcoming fiscal year.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

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College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 - Vote Agreed to (79-12, 9 Not Voting)

This bill will trim over $20 billion in federal subsidies to institutions that create student loans in order to increase financial aid to college students.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

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Recent House Votes

 

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (333-75, 24 Not Voting)

House lawmakers easily passed this bill re-authorizing housing assistance for Native Americans.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted Not Voting

 

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Patent Reform Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (220-175, 37 Not Voting)

The House passed this legislation that would revise patent laws.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

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College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (292-97, 43 Not Voting)

The House gave final approval to this bill that would cut over $20 billion in federal subsidies to institutions that create student loans in order to increase financial aid to college students.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

September 17, 2007

 

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Recent Senate Votes

 

Transportation/HUD Appropriations Act, FY2008 - Vote Passed (88-7, 5 Not Voting)

The Senate voted to provide $104.6 billion to fund programs at the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

September 24, 2007

 

 

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Recent Senate Votes

 

Motion to Invoke Cloture: District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007 - Vote Rejected (57-42, 1 Not Voting)

The Senate failed to move forward with this bill that would create a new seat for the District of Columbia in the House of Representatives.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

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Levin Amendment: To provide for a reduction and transition of United States forces in Iraq - Vote Rejected (47-47, 6 Not Voting)

The Senate voted against setting a nine month deadline to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

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Recent House Votes

 

Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (348-72, 12 Not Voting)

The House easily passed this bill that will give the Federal Housing Administration the authority to assist struggling homeowners in making their mortgage payments.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

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Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act - Vote Passed (312-110, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would help the insurance industry cover costs in the event of a terrorist attack.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

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FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (267-151, 14 Not Voting)

The House passed a measure obliging airlines to change flight schedules if the airlines are worsening delays with too many peak hour flights at the most trafficked airports.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

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October 1, 2007

 

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Recent Senate Votes

 

Conference Report for Water Resources Development Act of 2007 - Vote Agreed to (81-12, 7 Not Voting)

The Senate approved the conference report for this bill that would reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

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Biden Amendment: To express the sense of Congress on federalism in Iraq - Vote Agreed to (75-23, 2 Not Voting)

The Senate passed the Biden Amendment calling for the partition of Iraq into three semi-autonomous regions.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

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Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act - Vote Agreed to (67-29, 4 Not Voting)

The Senate voted to increase spending on the State Childrens Health Insurance Program, or SCHIP, by $5 billion to $12 billion per year over the next five years.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

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Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt - Vote Agreed to (53-42, 5 Not Voting)

The Senate voted in favor of this resolution to raise the debt limit from $9 trillion to $9.8 trillion.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted NO

 

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Making continuing appropriations for FY2008 - Vote Agreed to (94-1, 5 Not Voting)

The Senate almost unanimously passed the continuing resolution that funds government operations at its current levels until November 16, while Congress continues to work on the new spending bills.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

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Recent House Votes

 

Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (265-159, 1 Present, 8 Not Voting)

The House voted to extend the State Childrens Health Insurance Program, or SCHIP, a health insurance program aimed at children from low-income families that do not quality for Medicaid.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

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Making continuing appropriations for FY2008 - Vote Passed (404-14, 14 Not Voting)

The House passed this continuing resolution that funds government operations at its current levels until November 16, while Congress continues to work on the new spending bills.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

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Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act - Vote Passed (260-154, 2 Present, 16 Not Voting)

The House passed this act to help prevent cases of "popcorn lung," a disorder found in popcorn plant workers.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted Not Voting

 

 

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Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (263-146, 23 Not Voting)

The House passed this legislation to continue a flood insurance program that provides affordable insurance to homeowners living in areas vulnerable to flooding.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

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October 8, 2007

 

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Editor's Note: The Senate is in recess until Monday, October 15, 2007.

 

 

 

Recent Senate Votes

 

National Defense Authorization Act for FY2008 - Vote Passed (92-3, 5 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this legislation authorizing $648 billion in defense spending, including military construction and Department of Energy defense-related programs, for the 2008 fiscal year.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

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Recent House Votes

 

Improving Government Accountability Act - Vote Passed (404-11, 17 Not Voting)

The House overwhelmingly passed this bill to enhance the independence and accountability of the Inspectors General.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

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MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (389-30, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to hold private security contractors accountable for criminal behavior.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

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Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (264-154, 14 Not Voting)

This bill would extend the authorization for two regional commissions and create three new commissions to help the most severely economically distressed areas of the U.S.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

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Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (386-27, 19 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that is intended to provide tax relief to the increasing amount of people who have lost their homes due to foreclosure.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

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October 15, 2007

 

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Recent House Votes

 

War Profiteering Prevention Act - Vote Passed (375-3, 53 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would criminalize "war profiteering."

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted Not Voting

 

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National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (264-148, 19 Not Voting)

The House passed legislation founding the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund within the United States Treasury to assist in the building of affordable housing for low-income families.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

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Tax Collection Responsibility Act - Vote Passed (232-173, 26 Not Voting)

Despite a veto threat from the President, the House passed a bill that intends to stop the Internal Revenue Service's private debt collection program.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

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October 22, 2007

 

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Recent Senate Votes

 

Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Act, FY2008 - Vote Passed (75-19, 6 Not Voting)

The Senate approved this $55.4 billion bill that would fund the Department of Commerce, Department of Justice, NASA and other science agencies.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

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Recent House Votes

 

Internet Tax Freedom Act - Vote Passed (405-2, 25 Not Voting)

The House passed legislation that would extend the moratorium on Internet access taxes through November 2011.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

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Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act - Vote Passed (377-38, 16 Not Voting)

This House bill would require rail carriers transporting hazardous substances to pass inspection and to provide their workers with supplementary safety equipment.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

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Overriding the Veto of the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act - Vote Failed (273-156, 4 Not Voting)

The House came thirteen votes short of overriding the President's veto of H.R. 976, a bill that would reauthorize and expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

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October 29, 2007

 

Recent Senate Votes

 

Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Act, FY2008 - Vote Passed (75-19, 6 Not Voting)

The Senate voted in favor of this $605.5 billion bill funding the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education for the 2008 fiscal year.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

Nomination of Leslie Southwick to be U.S. Circuit Judge - Vote Confirmed (59-38, 3 Not Voting)

The Senate confirmed Mississippi Appeals Court Judge Leslie Southwick to sit on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted NO

 

 

 

Recent House Votes

Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act - Vote Passed (261-153, 18 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would allow Native Hawaiians to form an Interim Governing Council which would have the power to negotiate with the federal government.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (265-142, 26 Not Voting)

A new bill to reauthorize and expand the State Childrens Health Insurance Program was passed by the House, a week after the chamber failed to override President Bushs veto of the previous version of the bill.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

November 5, 2007

Recent Senate Votes

 

Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (70-22, 8 Not Voting)

In a bipartisan effort, the Senate passed this $11.4 billion bill reauthorizing Amtrak for six years.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (64-30, 6 Not Voting)

The Senate passed a new bill to reauthorize and expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

Recent House Votes

Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act - Vote Passed (334-80, 18 Not Voting)

This House bill is intended to update the government’s contracting programs targeting veteran and minority owned businesses.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted Not Voting

 

Trade and Globalization Assistance Act - Vote Passed (264-157, 11 Not Voting)

On Wednesday the House passed this bill that reauthorizes and expands the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act - Vote Passed (244-166, 22 Not Voting)

This House bill would overhaul environmental standards applied to mining, finance abandoned mine site clean-up, and charge royalties for hardrock mines located on federal lands.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

November 12, 2007

 

Recent Senate Votes

 

Overriding the Veto of the Water Resources Development Act - Vote Passed (79-14, 7 Not Voting)

The Senate voted to override the Presidents veto of the Water Resources Development Act.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

Nomination of Michael B. Mukasey of New York to be Attorney General - Vote Confirmed (53-40, 7 Not Voting)

The Senate confirmed former federal judge Michael Mukasey to be Attorney General of the United States.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted NO

 

 

Recent House Votes

 

Overriding the Veto of the Water Resources Development Act - Vote Passed (361-54, 17 Not Voting)

The House voted on Tuesday to override President Bushs veto of the Water Resources Development Act.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

Employment Non-Discrimination Act - Vote Passed (235-184, 14 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would bar employers with 15 or more employees from discriminating against potential workers based on their real or supposed sexual orientation.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement - Vote Passed (285-132, 16 Not Voting)

This bill is intended to strengthen trade ties with Peru.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

 

Defense Appropriations Act, FY2008 - Vote Passed (400-15, 17 Not Voting)

The House overwhelmingly passed the conference report for this $471 billion bill funding the Department of Defense for the 2008 fiscal year.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

 

Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Act, FY2008 - Vote Passed (274-141, 17 Not Voting)

With this vote the House sent the appropriations bill funding the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education to the Presidents desk.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (216-193, 24 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to provide tax relief for the 2007 filing year.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

November 19, 2007

 

Editor's Note: The Senate is in pro forma sessions until Monday, December 3. The House is in recess until Tuesday, December 4.

 

Recent Senate Votes

 

 

Improving Head Start Act - Vote Agreed to (95-0, 5 Not Voting)

The Senate unanimously passed this bill boosting funding for the Head Start program.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Orderly and Responsible Iraq Redeployment Appropriations Act, FY2008 - Vote Rejected (53-45, 2 Not Voting)

Before embarking on its Thanksgiving recess, the Senate failed to invoke cloture on this bill that would provide $50 billion of funding for the War in Iraq while setting a troop withdrawal plan.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

Recent House Votes

 

 

Improving Head Start Act - Vote Passed (381-36, 15 Not Voting)

This House bill boosts funding for the Head Start program.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

Conference Report on Transportation/HUD Appropriations, FY2008 - Vote Passed (270-147, 15 Not Voting)

On Wednesday the House passed this $51.2 billion bill to fund the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development for the 2008 fiscal year.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

Orderly and Responsible Iraq Redeployment Appropriations Act, FY2008 - Vote Passed (218-203, 1 Present, 11 Not Voting)

The House approved legislation to grant the Department of Defense four months worth of emergency funding for the War in Iraq, under the condition that troop redeployment begins 30 days following the bills enactment.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

 

Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - Vote Passed (291-127, 14 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would reform consumer mortgage practices.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted Not Voting

 

 

Responsible Electronic Surveillance That is Overseen, Reviewed, and Effective (RESTORE) Act - Vote Passed (227-189, 16 Not Voting)

This House bill would update the intelligence surveillance bill passed earlier this year.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted Not Voting

 

 

Overriding the Veto of the Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Act, FY2008 - Vote Failed (277-141, 15 Not Voting)

The House failed to override the veto of this $150.7 billion bill that would fund the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted Not Voting

 

December 11, 2007

 

 

Recent Senate Votes

 

United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act - Vote Passed (77-18, 5 Not Voting)

The Senate gave final approval to this bill to improve the United States trade relationship with Peru.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted NO

 

 

Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (88-5, 7 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this House bill to fix the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) for one year, without introducing new tax revenues that would pay for it.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted Not Voting

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

Recent House Votes

 

Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act - Vote Passed (235-181, 16 Not Voting)

The House passed this energy legislation Thursday evening in an attempt to make steps towards energy independence.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

Upcoming Votes

 

 

Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 - H.R.2419

This week the Senate is expected to vote on this bill that provides aid for farmers and funds for low-income nutrition programs.

 

Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act - H.R.6

The Senate will likely continue considering this bill intended to increase U.S. energy independence and raise CAFE standards.

 

National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 - H.R.1585

The Senate is also expected to vote on the conference report of this bill that authorizes $504 billion for military spending and another $189.3 billion for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

 

Foreign Operations Appropriations/Consolidated Appropriations, FY2008 - H.R.2764

The House is expected to vote on this omnibus spending bill sometime this week.

 

Intelligence Authorization Act, FY2008 - H.R.2082

This House bill would authorize FY2008 funding for intelligence and intelligence-related activities.

 

National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 - H.R.1585

The House is scheduled to vote on the conference report of this bill that authorizes $504 billion for military spending and another $189.3 billion for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

 

Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007 - H.R.2761

Because the Senate added an amendment to this bill, the House must again vote on this legislation that would extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury.

 

December 17, 2007

 

Recent Senate Votes

 

CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 - Vote Agreed to (86-8, 6 Not Voting)

The Senate passed a pared-down version of the energy bill that the House passed last week.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

FHA Modernization Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (93-1, 6 Not Voting)

The Senate passed legislation to ease the burden of mushrooming interest rates on homeowners by allowing them to transfer their finances into federally insured loans.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 - Vote Agreed to (90-3, 7 Not Voting)

On Friday, the Senate gave final approval to this bill authorizing defense spending for fiscal year 2008.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (79-14, 7 Not Voting)

The Senate approved this $288 billion, five-year bill that sets agricultural policy and authorizes funding for agricultural related programs such as commodity support, conservation, and nutrition.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

Recent House Votes

 

Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (303-116, 12 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would help the insurance industry cover costs in the event of a terrorist attack, after making slight revisions to the Senate version that passed last month.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 - Vote Passed (370-49, 12 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to authorize defense appropriations.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

AMT Relief Act - Vote Passed (226-193, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed this measure to patch the alternative minimum tax that would be financed by a pay-as-you-go plan.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

Intelligence Authorization Act, FY2008 - Vote Passed (222-199, 10 Not Voting)

This bill authorizing intelligence spending would also ban waterboarding, mock executions, and other severe methods of interrogation.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

Making further continuing appropriations for FY2008 - Vote Passed (385-27, 21 Not Voting)

On Thursday the House passed this continuing resolution to fund government programs through Friday, December 21.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

December 21, 2007

 

Editor's Note: The Senate is in recess until January 22. The House is in recess until January 15.

Recent Senate Votes

Consolidated Appropriations, FY2008 - Vote Agreed to (76-17, 1 Present, 6 Not Voting)

The Senate passed H.R. 2764, a 2008 fiscal year omnibus appropriations bill that provides additional war funding.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

Recent House Votes

 

CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (314-100, 19 Not Voting)

The House passed this comprehensive energy bill that will raise the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards to 35 miles per gallon by 2020.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act - Vote Passed (360-53, 19 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would help the insurance industry cover costs in the event of a terrorist attack.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (352-64, 17 Not Voting)

The House voted in favor of this bill to fix the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) for one year, sending it to the President for his approval.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted Not Voting

 

SCHIP Extension Act - Vote Passed (411-3, 18 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill on Wednesday to extend funding of the State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) in its current form until March 2009.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted Not Voting

 

Consolidated Appropriations, FY2008 - Vote Passed (272-142, 18 Not Voting)

The House gave final approval to this $555 billion, 2008 fiscal year omnibus appropriations bill that includes a Senate provision providing additional war funding.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted Not Voting

January 21, 2008

 

 

Recent House Votes

 

 

S-MINER Act - Vote Passed (214-199, 17 Not Voting)

The House passed the S-MINER Act in an attempt to improve mine safety standards.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 - Vote Passed (369-46, 15 Not Voting)

On Wednesday the House approved a modified version of the defense authorization bill, which addressed concerns that caused the President to unexpectedly veto the original bill last month.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

HOPE VI Improvement and Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (271-130, 29 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to reauthorize the HOPE VI grant program that revitalizes severely distressed public housing.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

January 28, 2008

 

Recent Senate Votes

 

National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 - Vote Passed (91-3, 6 Not Voting)

The Senate approved a modified version of the defense authorization bill, which addressed concerns that caused President Bush to unexpectedly veto the original bill last month.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

Recent House Votes

 

Veto Override on Childrens Health Insurance Program Extension and Improvement - Vote Failed (260-152, 19 Not Voting)

The House fell 15 votes short of the two-thirds majority needed to override President Bushs veto of this bill reauthorizing and expanding the Childrens Health Insurance Program.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

Been a while. I'm going to try to get back into the swing of things again as the new year rolls around, including relaunching my blog.

 

Moving on:

 

 

December 15, 2008

 

In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District:

 

Editor's Note: The 111th Congress will convene on Tuesday, January 6, 2009.

 

Recent Senate Votes

 

Cloture Motion; Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 - Vote Rejected (52-35, 12 Not Voting)

The Senate failed to get the necessary sixty votes to move forward on this bill, which leaders intended to attach auto financing and restructuring legislation.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

Recent House Votes

 

Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act - Vote Passed (237-170, 1 Present, 26 Not Voting)

On Wednesday, the House passed a $15 billion bill to provide the "Big Three" American auto companies with short-term loans.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

 

January 12, 2008

 

Recent Senate Votes

Cloture Motion; Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (66-12, 20 Not Voting) The Senate reached the necessary sixty votes to move forward on this bill, which is a package of over 160 bills related to public lands, national parks, and water development legislation. Sen. George Voinovich voted Not Voting......send  e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted Not Voting......send  e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Paycheck Fairness Act - Vote Passed (256-163, 14 Not Voting) On Friday, the House passed this bill to allow gender-based pay discrimination victims to sue for more money and require employers to meet a higher standard to justify pay disparities. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio   Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (247-171, 15 Not Voting) The House passed this employee pay discrimination measure that would allow courts to consider each new paycheck as a new instance of discrimination. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio

January 21, 2008

 

Recent Senate Votes

Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (73-21, 4 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill, which is a package of over 160 bills related to public lands, national parks, and water development legislation. Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted Not Voting......send  e-mail or see bio   Cloture Motion; Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 - Vote Agreed to (72-23, 3 Not Voting) On Thursday, the Senate garnered the necessary 60 votes to start debate on this employee pay discrimination bill. Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted Not Voting......send  e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (289-139, 6 Not Voting) The House passed this bill to expand the Childrens Health Insurance Program to cover an estimated total of 11 million children. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio

January 28, 2008

 

Recent Senate Votes

Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (61-36, 1 Not Voting) The Senate passed this employee pay discrimination bill. Sen. George Voinovich voted NO......send  e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio   Confirmation of Hillary Rodham Clinton to be Secretary of State - Vote Confirmed (94-2, 2 Not Voting) On Wednesday, the Senate voted to confirm Hillary Rodham Clinton as Secretary of State. Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

TARP Reform and Accountability Act - Vote Passed (260-166, 7 Not Voting) The House passed this bill to block release of the remaining $350 billion in the Troubled Assets Relief Program. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio

February 2, 2009

Recent Senate Votes

Confirmation of Timothy Geithner to be Secretary of the Treasury - Vote Confirmed (60-34, 4 Not Voting) http://images.capwiz.com/img/spacer.gif[/img] The Senate confirmed Timothy Geithner to be Secretary of the Treasury. http://images.capwiz.com/img/spacer.gif[/img] Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted Not Voting......send  e-mail or see bio   Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (66-32, 1 Not Voting) http://images.capwiz.com/img/spacer.gif[/img] The Senate voted to reauthorize and expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program. http://images.capwiz.com/img/spacer.gif[/img] Sen. George Voinovich voted NO......send  e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (250-177, 6 Not Voting) http://images.capwiz.com/img/spacer.gif[/img] The House gave final approval to this wage discrimination measure. http://images.capwiz.com/img/spacer.gif[/img] Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio   American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (244-188, 1 Not Voting) http://images.capwiz.com/img/spacer.gif[/img] The House passed this $819 billion bill providing for additional 2009 fiscal year appropriations. http://images.capwiz.com/img/spacer.gif[/img] Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio

February 9, 2009

 

Recent Senate Votes

Confirmation of Eric H. Holder, Jr. to be Attorney General - Vote Confirmed (75-21, 3 Not Voting) http://images.capwiz.com/img/spacer.gif[/img] The Senate confirmed Eric Holder to be Attorney General. http://images.capwiz.com/img/spacer.gif[/img] Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (290-135, 8 Not Voting) http://images.capwiz.com/img/spacer.gif[/img] The House gave final approval to this bill that reauthorizes and expands the State Childrens Health Insurance Program. http://images.capwiz.com/img/spacer.gif[/img] Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio   DTV Delay Act - Vote Passed (264-158, 10 Not Voting) http://images.capwiz.com/img/spacer.gif[/img] The House passed this bill that will delay the transition to digital television signals until June 12. http://images.capwiz.com/img/spacer.gif[/img] Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio

Recent Senate Votes

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Vote Agreed to (60-38, 1 Not Voting) The Senate agreed to the conference report of this stimulus bill, sending it to the President. Sen. George Voinovich voted NO......send  e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (246-183, 1 Present, 3 Not Voting) The House gave final approval to this stimulus bill. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio

Recent Senate Votes

Confirmation of Hilda L. Solis, to be Secretary of Labor - Vote Confirmed (80-17, 2 Not Voting) The Senate confirmed Hilda Solis to be Secretary of Labor. Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio   District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (61-37, 1 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat in the House of Representatives. Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 - Vote Passed (245-178, 8 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would fund government programs through September 30, 2009. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio

Recent Senate Votes
Confirmation of Christopher R. Hill to be Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq - Vote Confirmed (73-23, 3 Not Voting) The Senate confirmed Christopher Hill to be the Ambassador to Iraq. Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio
Recent House Votes
COPS Improvements Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (342-78, 12 Not Voting) The House authorized this five-year, $1.8 billion bill funding the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send  e-mail or see bio

January 25, 2010

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Recent Senate Votes

Debt Limit Extension; Thune Amdt. to terminate TARP - Vote Rejected (53-45, 2 Not Voting)

 

The Senate rejected this amendment to end the Troubled Asset Relief Program. The bill itself would raise the federal debt limit to $13.029 trillion. It is still being debated on the Senate floor.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES.

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted NO

 

February 1, 2010

 

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Recent Senate Votes

 

Debt Limit Extension - Vote Agreed to (60-39, 1 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this resolution that would raise the federal debt limit to $13.029 trillion. It now goes to the House for approval.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

Confirmation of Ben S. Bernanke to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Vote Confirmed (70-30)

The Senate confirmed Ben Bernanke for a second four year term as the Fed Chairman.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

Recent House Votes

 

Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (240-175, 18 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would establish the Castle Nugent national historic site in St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands and authorize the Interior Department to purchase land for the site with appropriated funds. It now goes to the Senate.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

February 8, 2010

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Recent Senate Votes

M. Patricia Smith, of New York, to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor - Vote Confirmed (60-37, 3 Not Voting)

 

The Senate confirmed Patricia Smith to be the Labor Department's solicitor, despite concerns that she gave contradictory statements during her confirmation hearing.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted Not Voting

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

Recent House Votes

Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Vote Passed (233-187, 14 Not Voting)

 

The House passed this bill that would raise the federal debt limit to $13.029 trillion and enact pay-as-you-go budget enforcement rules aimed at cutting the government's deficit. It now goes to the president for his signature.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

 

February 16, 2010

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Recent Senate Votes

Cloture Motion, Nomination of Craig Becker to the National Labor Relations Board - Vote Rejected (52-33, 15 Not Voting)

 

The Senate rejected this motion to move forward on the nomination of Craig Becker to the National Labor Relations Board.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

 

March 1, 2010

 

Recent Senate Votes

Jobs for Main Street Act - Vote Agreed to (70-28, 2 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this $15 billion jobs bill, which includes payroll tax breaks, bond-financing for state and local infrastructure projects, and an extension of federal highway programs. The bill now goes to the House.

 

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES

Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES

 

Recent House Votes

Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act - Vote Passed (406-19, 8 Not Voting)

The House voted to end an exemption from federal antitrust law for health insurance companies. The bill now goes to the Senate, where its prospects are uncertain.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

 

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 - Vote Passed (235-168, 29 Not Voting)

The House passed this intelligence authorization bill after stripping out controversial language on interrogation techniques used by U.S. personnel. The bill now has to be reconciled with a Senate version (S. 1494) in conference committee.

 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO