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| May 5, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - House: Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act House: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 House: Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: FAA Reauthorization Act House: Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008 House: American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 |
| Recent House Votes |
| Combustible
Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act - Vote Passed (247-165, 19 Not Voting) The House voted to require the Department of Labor to issue interim and final occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (414-1, 16 Not Voting) The House agreed to this measure that would prohibit employers and health insurance issuers from discriminating against individuals on the basis of their genetic information. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act - Vote Passed (388-21, 22 Not Voting) The House agreed with the Senate’s amendments to this bill intended to ensure the availability of low interest student loans. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Upcoming Votes |
| FAA Reauthorization Act - H.R.2881 The Senate is expected to vote on this bill to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system. Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008 - H.R.5818 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that would require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide grants and loans for housing stimulus activities. American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - H.R.___ The House is also likely to work on this bill that aims to reduce foreclosures. |
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| April 28, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: Cloture Motion; Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 Senate: Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 Senate: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 House: Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008 House: SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act House: Coast Guard Authorization for 2008 Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: FAA Reauthorization Act House: Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Act of 2008 House: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act |
| Recent Senate Votes |
| Cloture
Motion; Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 - Vote Rejected (56-42, 2 Not Voting) The Senate fell short of the sixty votes necessary to proceed to debate on H.R. 2831, a bill that effectively overturns a recent Supreme Court decision concerning pay discrimination litigation. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (96-1, 3 Not Voting) The Senate passed this comprehensive veterans’ benefits bill, which includes a provision to provide a limited pension for Filipino World War II veterans. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (95-0, 5 Not Voting) The Senate unanimously agreed to a measure that would prohibit employers and health insurance issuers from discriminating against individuals on the basis of their genetic information. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Recent House Votes |
| Protecting
the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (349-62, 20 Not Voting) The House voted to place a year-long moratorium on the implementation of several new Medicaid rules. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (368-43, 20 Not Voting) The House voted to reauthorize through 2010 the Small Business and Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Coast Guard Authorization for 2008 - Vote Passed (395-7, 29 Not Voting) The House approved this $8.4 billion bill authorizing Coast Guard programs and spending. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Upcoming Votes |
| FAA Reauthorization Act - H.R.2881 The Senate is expected to work on this bill to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system. Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Act of 2008 - H.R.5522 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that would require occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust. Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act - H.R.493 The House is also likely to vote on this bill, which just passed the Senate last week
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| April 21, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - House: Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act House: Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 House: SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act House: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 |
| Recent House Votes |
| Taxpayer
Assistance and Simplification Act - Vote Passed (238-179, 14 Not Voting) The House passed this bill intended to simplify the federal tax system. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act - Vote Passed (383-27, 21 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that raises the amount college students can borrow by $2,000. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Upcoming Votes |
| Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 - S.1315 The Senate will work on this bill to enhance life insurance benefits for disabled veterans. SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act - H.R.5819 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that would improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 - H.R.2830 The House is also expected to vote on this bill to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2008. |
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| April 14, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: Ensign Amdt. to Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 Senate: Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 House: National Landscape Conservation System Act House: Relating to the consideration of the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act House: Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2007 House: Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 House: The Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008 |
| Recent Senate Votes |
| Ensign
Amdt. to Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - Vote Agreed to (88-8, 4 Not Voting) The Senate approved this amendment to the housing stimulus package, which would extend an estimated $6.6 billion in tax incentives to encourage renewable energy and energy efficiency. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (84-12, 4 Not Voting) The Senate passed this stimulus bill that is intended to reduce home foreclosures. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Recent House Votes |
| National
Landscape Conservation System Act - Vote Passed (278-140, 12 Not Voting) The House voted to give permanent statutory protection to the Department of Interior’s National Landscape Conservation System, a 26 million-acre network of monuments, scenic trails, and conservation and wildlife areas. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Relating to the consideration of the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement - Vote Passed (224-195, 1 Present, 12 Not Voting) This House resolution removes the 90-day provision requiring Congress to vote on the United States-Colombia Free Trade bill. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation
Equity Act - H.R.1195 The Senate is expected to work on this bill to make technical corrections to transportation law. Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2007 - H.R.2634 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that would provide debt cancellation to some low-income countries and establish a structure for creditor transparency and responsible lending. Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - H.R.5719 The House is also scheduled to vote on this tax simplification bill. The Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008 - H.R.5715 The House will likely work on this bill to assure that students and families have access to the federal student loan program.
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| March 17, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: Amendment to establish an earmark moratorium for FY2009 Senate: Budget Resolution, FY2009 House: Overriding the Veto of the Intelligence Authorization Act of 2008 House: Establishing within the House of Representatives an Office of Congressional Ethics House: Budget Resolution, FY2009 House: FISA Amendments Act of 2008 Editor's Note: The House and Senate are in recess until March 31. |
| Recent Senate Votes |
| Amendment to establish an earmark moratorium for FY2009 - Vote Rejected
(29-71) The Senate rejected an amendment to the 2009 budget resolution that would have placed a yearlong moratorium on earmarks, special spending requests used by members of Congress to fund projects in their districts. Sen. Arlen Specter voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Budget Resolution, FY2009 - Vote Agreed to (51-44, 1 Present, 4 Not Voting) The Senate narrowly approved this budget resolution for fiscal year 2009. Sen. Arlen Specter voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Recent House Votes |
| Overriding the Veto of the Intelligence Authorization Act of 2008 - Vote Failed
(225-188, 17 Not Voting) The House fell far short of the 276 votes needed to override President Bush’s veto of this intelligence bill that would ban interrogation methods like waterboarding and mock executions. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Establishing within the House of Representatives an Office of Congressional Ethics - Vote Passed (229-182, 4 Present, 15 Not Voting) The House narrowly approved a new ethics rule to create an independent office that would consider ethics complaints against House members. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Budget Resolution, FY2009 - Vote Passed (212-207, 12 Not Voting) The House passed this $3 trillion budget resolution setting spending priorities for the 2009 fiscal year. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio FISA Amendments Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (213-197, 1 Present, 20 Not Voting) The House passed this intelligence bill that would revise U.S. surveillance laws. Rep. Tim Holden voted NO......send e-mail or see bio |
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| March 11, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act House: Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2009 House: Establishing within the House of Representatives an Office of Congressional Ethics House: Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2009 |
| Recent Senate Votes |
| Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act - Vote Passed (79-13, 8
Not Voting) The Senate passed this legislation granting more funding and authority to the Consumer Product Safety Commission and requiring mandatory testing of consumer products for children. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Recent House Votes |
| Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act - Vote Passed
(268-148, 13 Not Voting) The House voted to require employee health plans to provide the same coverage for mental illness as they do for physical health issues. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Upcoming Votes |
| Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2009 - S.Con.Res.70 The Senate will work on this resolution to establish the congressional budget for the federal government for fiscal year 2009 and set forth budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013. Establishing within the House of Representatives an Office of Congressional Ethics - H.Res.895 The House is scheduled to vote on this resolution that would establish an independent Office of Congressional Ethics in the House of Representatives. Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2009 - H.Con.Res.___ The House will take up this resolution to establish the congressional budget for the federal government for fiscal year 2009 and propose budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013. |
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| March 3, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Upcoming Congressional Bills - |
| Recent Senate Votes |
| Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007 - Vote Passed
(83-10, 7 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill to revise and extend the Indian health care program. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Recent House Votes |
| Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 - Vote Passed
(236-182, 11 Not Voting) The House voted to repeal certain tax deductions for oil and gas companies in order to pay for the extension of renewable energy and energy conservation tax credits for individuals. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Upcoming Votes |
| Consumer Product Safety Commission bill - S.2663 The Senate is likely to vote on this bill intended to help the Consumer Product Safety Commission better protect consumers, especially children. Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 - H.R.____ The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that would require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans. Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act - H.R.2857 The House may also vote on a bill to reauthorize and reform the national service laws. |
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| February 18, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Editor's Note: The Senate and House are in recess until February 25. |
| Recent Senate Votes |
| FISA Amendments Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (68-29, 3 Not Voting) The Senate passed this intelligence bill that would revise U.S. surveillance laws and grant retroactive immunity to telecommunications companies that helped the government conduct warrantless wiretapping of U.S. citizens. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Recent House Votes |
| To extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days - Vote Failed
(191-229, 9 Not Voting) The House rejected this bill that would have extended the current FISA law for 21 days and given Congress time to resolve the differences between the House and Senate bills. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Providing for the adoption of H. Res. 979 and H. Res. 980, contempt of Congress resolutions - Vote Passed (223-32, 1 Present, 173 Not Voting) The House passed this resolution finding former White House Counsel Harriet Miers and White House Chief of Staff Joshua Bolten in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with subpoenas issued by the Judiciary Committee. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| February 11, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 House: College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 House: Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: FISA Amendments Act of 2007 House: Public Housing Asset Management Improvement Act of 2007 House: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 |
| Recent Senate Votes |
| Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008
- Vote Passed (81-16, 3 Not Voting) The bipartisan economic stimulus package passed the Senate last week, with the chamber opting to amend this House bill rather than pass its own. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Recent House Votes |
| College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 - Vote Passed
(354-58, 17 Not Voting) The House passed this bill to address rising tuition costs and remove obstacles that make it more difficult for students to attend college. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (380-34, 16 Not Voting) The House agreed to the Senate amendment of the economic stimulus package, expanding the eligibility of rebate checks to over 130 million people. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Upcoming Votes |
| FISA Amendments Act of 2007 - S.2248 The Senate will continue work on this intelligence surveillance bill. Public Housing Asset Management Improvement Act of 2007 - H.R.3521 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill to improve the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s operating fund for public housing. Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 - H.R.____ The House may also vote on a bill that would extend and increase renewable energy and efficiency tax incentives. |
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| February 4, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: FISA Amendments Act of 2007 House: Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: FISA Amendments Act of 2007 Senate: Economic Stimulus Package House: College Opportunity and Affordability Act |
| Recent Senate Votes |
| FISA Amendments Act of 2007 - Vote Rejected (48-45, 7 Not Voting) The Senate failed to get the 60 votes needed to end debate on this intelligence surveillance bill. Sen. Arlen Specter voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Recent House Votes |
| Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008
- Vote Passed (385-35, 1 Present, 10 Not Voting) The bipartisan economic stimulus package passed the House last week with overwhelming support. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Upcoming Votes |
| FISA Amendments Act of 2007 - S.2248 The Senate will continue work on this intelligence surveillance bill. Economic Stimulus Package - S.____ The Senate will vote on an economic stimulus bill this week. College Opportunity and Affordability Act - H.R.4137 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill to amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965. |
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| January 28, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 House: Veto Override on Children’s Health Insurance Program Extension and Improvement Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: FISA Amendments Act of 2007 House: Economic Stimulus Package |
| 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. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Recent House Votes |
| Veto Override on Children’s 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 Bush’s veto of this bill reauthorizing and expanding the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Upcoming Votes |
| FISA Amendments Act of 2007 - S.2248 The Senate is scheduled to vote on this intelligence surveillance bill. Economic Stimulus Package - H.R.____ The House will vote on this economic stimulus bill early in the week.
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| January 21, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - House: S-MINER Act House: National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 House: HOPE VI Improvement and Reauthorization Act Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 House: Veto Override on Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 Editor's Note: The Senate was in recess last week and will return on Tuesday, January 22. |
| 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Upcoming Votes |
| National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 - H.R.4986 The Senate is likely to take up this defense policy bill when it returns from recess. Veto Override on Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 - H.R.3963 The House is expected to vote on overriding the president’s veto of this bill to expand the Children’s Health Insurance Program. |
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| December 21, 2007 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: Consolidated Appropriations, FY2008 House: CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 House: Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act House: Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 House: SCHIP Extension Act House: Consolidated Appropriations, FY2008 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. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio SCHIP Extension Act - Vote Passed (411-3, 18 Not Voting) The House passed this bill on Wednesday to extend funding of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) in its current form until March 2009. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| December 17, 2007 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 Senate: FHA Modernization Act of 2007 Senate: National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 Senate: Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 House: Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act House: National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 House: AMT Relief Act House: Intelligence Authorization Act, FY2008 House: Making further continuing appropriations for FY2008 Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: FISA Amendments Act of 2007 Senate: Consolidated Appropriations, FY2008 House: CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 House: Consolidated Appropriations, FY2008 |
| 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. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 - Vote Passed (370-49, 12 Not Voting) The House passed this bill to authorize defense appropriations. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Upcoming Votes |
| FISA Amendments Act of 2007 - S.2248 The Senate will vote on this bill that would require court approval for some spying on U.S. citizens. Consolidated Appropriations, FY2008 - H.R.2764 The Senate is expected to vote on this omnibus spending bill that will fund government operations. CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 - H.R.6 The House is expected to once again vote on this bill in order to agree to Senate amendments. Consolidated Appropriations, FY2008 - H.R.2764 The House is scheduled to vote early in the week on this omnibus spending bill that will fund government operations. |
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| December 11, 2007 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act Senate: Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 House: Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 Senate: Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act Senate: National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 House: Foreign Operations Appropriations/Consolidated Appropriations, FY2008 House: Intelligence Authorization Act, FY2008 House: National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 House: Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007 |
| Recent Senate Votes |
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