| American
Postal Workers Union presents: |
| October
19, 2009 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
Upcoming Congressional Bills
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| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Energy
and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Agreed to
(80-17, 3 Not Voting) The Senate approved this $33.5 billion bill funding the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and related agencies and programs for FY 2010, sending it to the President. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Recent House Votes | |
| Department
of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (307-114, 11 Not Voting) The House approved the conference report of this $42.8 billion bill funding the Department of Homeland Security. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act - Vote Passed (241-173, 18 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that is intended to help address California’s cycles of drought and reduce dependence on water from the troubled Bay-Delta ecosystem. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Upcoming Votes | |
| Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2010 - H.R.2847 The Senate is expected to work on this $64.9 billion legislation funding the Justice Department, Commerce Department, National Science Foundation and related agencies and programs. Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 - S.1776 The Senate is also expected to start work on this bill that would repeal the Medicare physician payment formula that results in annual cuts that Congress reverses every year. Solar Technology Roadmap Act of 2010 - H.R.3585 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that intends to guide research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 - H.R.3619 The House is expected to vote on this bill to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2010. |
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| American
Postal Workers Union presents: |
| October
13, 2009 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
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| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Department
of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (93-7) The Senate approved this $636.3 billion bill funding the Department of Defense during fiscal year 2010. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Recent House Votes | |
| Agriculture,
Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
- Vote Passed (263-162, 7 Not Voting) The House approved the conference report of this $23.3 billion funding bill for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration and other related agencies and programs. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Department of Defense Authorization, FY 2010 - Vote Passed (281-146, 6 Not Voting) The House passed this bill authorizing defense spending, which also contains a provision that extends the definition of federal hate crimes to include crimes in which victims are targeted because of their sexual orientation and gender identity. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Upcoming Votes | |
| Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2010 - H.R.2847 The Senate is expected to conclude work on this $64.9 billion legislation funding the Justice Department, Commerce Department, National Science Foundation and related agencies and programs. Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.3183 The Senate is also expected to approve this $33.5 billion bill funding the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and related agencies and programs for FY 2010. Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2009 - H.R.2442 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that is intended to help address California’s cycles of drought and reduce dependence on water from the troubled Bay-Delta ecosystem. Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.2892 The House is expected to vote on the conference report of this $42.8 billion bill funding the Department of Homeland Security. |
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| American
Postal Workers Union presents: |
| October
5, 2009 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
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| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Legislative
Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Agreed to (62-38) The Senate approved this $4.66 billion bill that funds the legislative branch for Fiscal Year 2010, sending it to the President. The bill also includes a continuing resolution to fund government operations through October 31, as this is the only one of the 12 annual appropriations bills to have been completed before FY 2010 began. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Recent House Votes | |
| Energy
and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed
(308-114, 10 Not Voting) The House approved this $33.5 billion bill funding the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and related agencies and programs. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Upcoming Votes | |
| Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.3326 The Senate is expected to conclude work on this $636.3 billion bill funding the Department of Defense during fiscal year 2010. Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.2847 The Senate is scheduled to start work on this $64.9 billion legislation funding the Justice Department, Commerce Department, National Science Foundation and related agencies and programs. Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.3183 The Senate is also expected to approve this $33.5 billion bill funding the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and related agencies and programs for FY 2010. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.2997 The House is expected to vote on the conference report of this $23.3 billion funding bill for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration and other related agencies and programs. Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2009 - H.R.2442 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that is intended to help address California’s cycles of drought and reduce dependence on water from the troubled Bay-Delta ecosystem. |
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| American
Postal Workers Union presents: |
| September
28, 2009 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
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| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (77-21, 1 Not
Voting) The Senate approved this $32.1 billion bill funding the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related programs for the next fiscal year. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Recent House Votes | |
| Unemployment
Compensation Extension Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (331-83, 18 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would extend by 13 weeks unemployment benefits in states with a jobless rate over 8.5%. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (217-190, 25 Not Voting) The House approved this $4.66 billion bill that funds the legislative branch for Fiscal Year 2010. The bill also includes a continuing resolution to fund government operations after the current fiscal year ends on September 30, as this is the only one of the 12 annual appropriations bills to have been completed. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Upcoming Votes | |
| Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.3326 The Senate is scheduled to work on this $636 billion bill funding the Department of Defense for the next fiscal year. Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.3183 The House is expected to vote on the conference report of this $34 billion bill funding the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and related agencies and programs. |
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| American
Postal Workers Union presents: |
| September
21, 2009 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
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| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Transportation,
Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed
(73-25, 1 Not Voting) The Senate approved this $122 billion bill funding transportation and housing programs for the next fiscal year. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Recent House Votes | |
| Raising
a question of the privileges of the House - Vote Passed (240-179, 5 Present, 10 Not
Voting) The House rebuked Rep. Joe Wilson for shouting "You lie" during President Obama's healthcare address to a joint session of Congress. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Advanced Vehicle Technology Act - Vote Passed (312-114, 7 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would permit the Energy Department to spend $200 million per year more than it currently spends on programs for the research, development, demonstration and commercial application of new vehicle technologies. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (253-171, 10 Not Voting) This House bill would terminate the Federal Family Education Loan Program and replace it with the Education Department's Direct Lending program, as well as increase funding of Pell Grants and increase the annual grant maximum to $5500 in 2010. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Upcoming Votes | |
| Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.2996 The Senate is scheduled to continue work on this $32.1 billion bill funding the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related programs for the next fiscal year. Continuing Resolution - H.J.Res. The House is scheduled to vote on this continuing resolution to fund government operations after the current fiscal year ends on September 30. None of the 12 annual appropriations bills have been completed. Unemployment Compensation Extension Act - H.R.3548 This bill would extend by 13 weeks unemployment benefits in states with jobless rates over 8.5%. |
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| American
Postal Workers Union presents: |
| April
6, 2009 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes -
Editor's Note: Congress is on a two week recess. The Senate will return on Monday, April 20 and the House will return on Tuesday, April 21. |
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| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Concurrent
Resolution on the Budget for FY 2010 - Vote Agreed to (55-43, 1 Not Voting) The Senate passed their version of the national budget for fiscal year 2010. Sen. Arlen Specter voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Recent House Votes | |
| Generations
Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act - Vote Passed (274-149, 8 Not
Voting) The House agreed to the Senate amendments to this national service bill, sending it to the president. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (247-171, 1 Present, 12 Not Voting) On Wednesday, the House passed this bill intended to curb bonuses of executives at financial institutions that receive Troubled Asset Relief Program money. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - Vote Passed (298-112, 21 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would give the FDA regulatory authority over tobacco, but would not allow the agency to ban cigarettes or other tobacco products. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Congressional Budget for Fiscal Year 2010 - Vote Passed (233-196, 3 Not Voting) The House passed their version of the national budget for fiscal year 2010. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| American
Postal Workers Union presents: |
| March
30, 2009 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes -
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| The
Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act - Vote Passed (79-19, 1 Not Voting) The Senate passed this national service bill which would increase the number of AmeriCorps volunteers from 75,000 to 250,000 and designate September 11 as a national day of service and remembrance. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Recent House Votes | |
| Omnibus
Public Land Management Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (285-140, 6 Not Voting) The House agreed to the Senate amendments to H.R. 146, sending this package of public lands, national parks and water development legislation to the president. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Upcoming Votes | |
| Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY 2010 - S.Con.Res.13 This week, the Senate will work on the FY 2010 budget. To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - H.R.1664 The House will vote on this bill intended to curb bonuses of executives at financial institutions that receive Troubled Asset Relief Program money. Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY 2010 - H.Con.Res.__ The House is scheduled to vote on their FY 2010 budget. |
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| American
Postal Workers Union presents: |
| March
23, 2009 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes -
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| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Confirmation
of Ronald Kirk to be U.S. Trade Representative - Vote Confirmed (92-5, 2 Not Voting) On Wednesday, Ron Kirk was confirmed as U.S. Trade Representative. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (77-20, 2 Not Voting) The Senate passed this package of legislation related to public lands, national parks and water development. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Recent House Votes | |
| Generations
Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act - Vote Passed (321-105, 6 Not
Voting) The House passed this bill to reauthorize and reform national service programs. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio To impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients - Vote Passed (328-93, 10 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would enact an additional income tax on bonuses given to employees or former employees of companies that received Troubled Assets Relief Program money. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Upcoming Votes | |
| Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act -
H.R.1388 This week the Senate will work on this national service bill. Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 - H.R.146 The House will vote on this public lands, national parks and water development legislation. Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act - H.R.1404 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill intended to improve funding and management of fighting wildfires. |
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| American
Postal Workers Union presents: |
| March
16, 2009 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes -
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| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Cloture
Motion; Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 - Vote Agreed to (62-35, 2 Not Voting) The Senate reached the necessary sixty votes to end debate on this bill funding government programs. The bill was later approved by voice vote. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Recent House Votes | |
| Omnibus
Public Land Management Act - Vote Failed (282-144, 6 Not Voting) Because this bill required a 2/3 majority vote, the House failed to pass this package of legislation related to public lands, national parks and water development. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Water Quality Investment Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (317-101, 13 Not Voting) The House passed this legislation to authorize funding for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which helps states build water treatment facilities. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Upcoming Votes | |
| Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection Act -
H.R.146 The Senate is scheduled to use this battlefield protection bill as a vehicle for the Omnibus Public Land Management Act. Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act - H.R.1388 The House will vote on this bill to reauthorize and reform the national service laws. |
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| American
Postal Workers Union presents: |
| March
9, 2009 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes -
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| Recent House Votes | |
| Helping
Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (234-191, 7 Not Voting) The House passed this bill intended to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. Rep. Tim Holden voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Making further continuing appropriations for FY2009 - Vote Passed (328-50, 53 Not Voting) The House passed this resolution to continue funding most government programs for fiscal year (FY) 2009 at FY 2008 levels through Wednesday, in anticipation that the Omnibus Appropriations Act will be passed by then. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Upcoming Votes | |
| Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 - H.R.1105 The Senate is scheduled to continue work on this spending bill for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2009. Water Quality Investment Act of 2009 - H.R.1262 The House is expected to vote on this bill to finance the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which helps states build water treatment facilities. District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 - H.R.157 The House may consider their version of a bill to provide the District of Columbia with a voting seat in the House of Representatives. |
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| American
Postal Workers Union presents: |
| March
2, 2009 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes -
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| 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. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. 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. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Upcoming Votes | |
| Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 - H.R.1105 The Senate is scheduled to begin work on this spending bill for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2009. Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - H.R.1106 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill intended to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 - H.R.157 The House is likely to vote on their version of a bill to provide the District of Columbia with a voting seat in the House of Representatives. |
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| American
Postal Workers Union presents: |
| February
17, 2009 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes -
Editor's Note: The Senate and House are in recess until Monday, February 23, 2009. |
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| 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. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| American
Postal Workers Union presents: |
| February
9, 2009 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes -
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| Confirmation
of Eric H. Holder, Jr. to be Attorney General - Vote Confirmed (75-21, 3 Not Voting) The Senate confirmed Eric Holder to be Attorney General. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Recent House Votes | |
| Children's
Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (290-135, 8 Not
Voting) The House gave final approval to this bill that reauthorizes and expands the State Children’s Health Insurance Program. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio DTV Delay Act - Vote Passed (264-158, 10 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that will delay the transition to digital television signals until June 12. Rep. Tim Holden voted NO......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Upcoming Votes | |
| American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - H.R.1 The Senate is scheduled to continue its work on this economic stimulus bill. Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 - S.22 The House is scheduled to vote on this legislation related to public lands, national parks, and water development. |
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| American
Postal Workers Union presents: |
| February
2, 2009 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes -
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| Confirmation
of Timothy Geithner to be Secretary of the Treasury - Vote Confirmed (60-34, 4 Not
Voting) The Senate confirmed Timothy Geithner to be Secretary of the Treasury. Sen. Arlen Specter voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (66-32, 1 Not Voting) The Senate voted to reauthorize and expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Recent House Votes | |
| Lilly
Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (250-177, 6 Not Voting) The House gave final approval to this wage discrimination measure. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (244-188, 1 Not Voting) The House passed this $819 billion bill providing for additional 2009 fiscal year appropriations. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Upcoming Votes | |
| American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - H.R.1 The Senate is scheduled to take up this economic stimulus bill. Confirmation of Eric Holder to be Attorney General - The Senate is expected to vote Monday evening on the nomination of Eric Holder to be attorney general. The DTV Delay Act - S.352 The House will take up this bill delaying the switch from analog to digital television signals. Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 - H.R.2 The House will try to reconcile their SCHIP bill with the Senate bill. |
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| American
Postal Workers Union presents: |
| January
26, 2009 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes -
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| 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. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. 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. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| 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. Tim Holden voted NO......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Upcoming Votes | |
| Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009
- H.R.2 The Senate is expected to vote on this bill to reauthorize and expand the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 - S.181 The House is scheduled to vote on this pay discrimination bill, similar to one they passed on January 9. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - H.R.___ The House is expected to vote on this stimulus package. |
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| American
Postal Workers Union presents: |
| January
21, 2009 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes -
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| 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. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......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. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Recent House Votes | |
| Children’s
Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (289-139, 6 Not
Voting) The House passed this bill to expand the Children’s Health Insurance Program to cover an estimated total of 11 million children. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Upcoming Votes | |
| Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 - S.181 The Senate is expected to vote on passage of this pay discrimination bill. TARP Reform and Accountability Act - H.R.384 The House is scheduled to complete consideration of this bill that would modify the Troubled Assets Relief Program. |
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| American
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| American
Postal Workers Union presents: |
| December
15, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes -
Editor's Note: The 111th Congress will convene on Tuesday, January 6, 2009. |
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| 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. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| American
Postal Workers Union presents: |
| September
29, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes -
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| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Renewable
Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (93-2, 5 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill to extend tax incentives for “green” energy and exempt 21 million people from paying the Alternative Minimum Tax for 2008. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 - Vote Agreed to (78-12, 1 Present, 9 Not Voting) The Senate passed this $600 billion bill over the weekend to fund the federal government through March 6, 2009. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Recent House Votes | |
| Credit
Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (312-112, 9 Not Voting) The House passed this bill to reform credit card industry practices. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 - Vote Passed (370-58, 1 Present, 4 Not Voting) The House approved this $600 billion bill to fund the federal government through March 6, 2009. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (393-30, 10 Not Voting) The House passed this $64.6 billion bill to protect 25 million taxpayers from unintended tax liabilities. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (257-166, 10 Not Voting) This bill, costing almost $62 billion, would extend and expand tax breaks and incentives for individuals using and developing renewable energy. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (264-158, 12 Not Voting) The House passed this $60.7 billion economic stimulus bill on Friday evening that would extend unemployment benefits. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Upcoming Votes | |
| Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008 - H.R.7110 The Senate will likely vote on this bill to extend unemployment benefits and stimulate the economy. Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - H.R.3997 The Senate is expected to vote on this bill or their own version of the bill intended to stabilize the nation’s credit markets. Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - H.R.3997 The House is expected to vote on this bill intended to stabilize the nation’s credit markets. |
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| American
Postal Workers Union presents: |
| September
22, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes -
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| Recent Senate Votes | |
| National
Defense Authorization Act - Vote Passed (88-8, 4 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill that authorizes defense spending, including a 3.9% pay raise for those serving in the military. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Recent House Votes | |
| Comprehensive
American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act - Vote Passed (236-189, 9 Not
Voting) The House passed this bill that seeks to reduce foreign oil dependence and enhance national security through clean and renewable alternative technologies. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio National Capital Security and Safety Act - Vote Passed (266-152, 1 Present, 14 Not Voting) The House passed this bill to require the District of Columbia Council to widen the rights of gun ownership to its residents. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act - Vote Passed (283-133, 17 Not Voting) The House passed a bill requiring the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to subject the overseas trading of US energy and agricultural commodities to the same regulations and reporting requirements which domestic trades are subjected. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio No Child Left Inside Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (293-109, 31 Not Voting) This bill to improve environmental education programs passed the House on Thursday. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Upcoming Votes | |
| Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 - H.R.6049 The Senate is scheduled to take up this bill to extend temporary tax provisions that expired at the end of 2007. Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 - H.R.5244 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill intended to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit. Making continuing appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2009 - H.J.Res.____ The House is also likely to work on a continuing resolution to fund government operations for fiscal year 2009. |
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15, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes -
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| Recent Senate Votes | |
| National
Defense Authorization Act, FY 2009 - Vote Agreed to (83-0, 17 Not Voting) The Senate voted to take up this bill authorizing defense spending for the next fiscal year. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Recent House Votes | |
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amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance - Vote Passed
(376-29, 28 Not Voting) On Thursday the House voted to restore $8 billion to the Highway Trust Fund Account. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Upcoming Votes | |
| National Defense Authorization Act, FY 2009 - S.3001 The Senate is expected to work more on this defense spending authorization bill. National Capital Security and Safety Act - H.R.6842 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that would require the District of Columbia to revise its firearms laws to comply with a recent Supreme Court decision, while protecting security interests. No Child Left Inside Act of 2008 - H.R.3036 The House is also scheduled to vote on this bill intended to get more children to participate in outdoor activities. Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act - H.R.___ The House is likely to vote on this energy bill that would allow most coastal states the option of off-shore drilling as close as 50 miles from their shores. |
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| July
28, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes -
Upcoming Congressional Bills -
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| Recent Senate Votes |
| Foreclosure
Prevention Act - Vote Agreed to (72-13, 15 Not Voting) The Senate gave final approval to this housing-recovery package. 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 |
| Foreclosure
Prevention Act - Vote Passed (272-152, 11 Not Voting) The House passed this housing-recovery package. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Consumer Energy Supply Act - Vote Failed (268-157, 10 Not Voting) The House failed to attain the two-thirds margin needed to pass this bill to release 10 percent of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act - Vote Passed (367-55, 12 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would help states and the Federal Highway Administration create a uniform inspection system for bridges and highways. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Upcoming Votes |
| Advancing America's Priorities - S.3297 The Senate may take up this omnibus bill combining a number of health care bills. Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act - S.3268 This Senate bill is intended to prevent excessive speculation in the energy commodities market. Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations, FY2009 - H.R.6599 The House is scheduled to take up this $73 billion bill funding military construction and the Department of Veterans Affairs for the upcoming fiscal year. Paycheck Fairness Act - H.R.1338 The House will also take up this bill intended to prevent gender-based wage discrimination. |
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| July
21, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes -
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| Recent Senate Votes |
| Veto
Override; Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act - Vote Passed (70-26, 4
Not Voting) The Senate overrode the President's veto of a bill that cancels a scheduled 10.6 percent cut in Medicare physician payments. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio U.S. Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (80-16, 4 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill to triple spending for President Bush's program to treat and prevent AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis in foreign countries. 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; Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act - Vote Passed (383-41, 11
Not Voting) The House overrode the President's veto of a bill that cancels a scheduled 10.6 percent cut in Medicare physician payments. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act - Vote Failed (244-173, 18 Not Voting) The House failed to attain the necessary two-thirds margin needed to pass this bill that would have required energy companies to drill for oil and gas in areas where licenses have already been acquired. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Upcoming Votes |
| Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act - S.3268 The Senate is scheduled to vote on this bill intended to prevent price speculation in the oil markets. American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act - H.R.3221 The Senate is expected to vote on this housing-recovery package after it passes the House. American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act - H.R.3221 The House will vote this week on this housing-recovery bill. The National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act - H.R.3999 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill to improve highway bridge safety. U.S. Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act - H.R.5501 This bill funds programs in foreign countries that combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. |
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| July 14, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: FISA Amendments Act of 2008 Senate: Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 Senate: Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 House: Electronic Message Preservation Act Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 House: Intelligence Authorization Act, FY 2009 House: The National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act |
| Recent Senate Votes |
| FISA
Amendments Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (69-28, 3 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill to revise U.S. surveillance laws. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 - Vote Agreed to (69-30, 1 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill that stops a scheduled 10.6 percent Medicare physician payment cut. 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 Agreed to (63-5, 32 Not Voting) The Senate passed its version of a housing-recovery package. 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 |
| Electronic
Message Preservation Act - Vote Passed (286-137, 11 Not Voting) The House passed a measure requiring federal agencies to begin storing e-mail records, according to standards set by the National Archives and Records Administration. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Upcoming Votes |
| United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and
Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 - S.2731 The Senate will vote on this bill to fund programs in foreign countries that combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. Intelligence Authorization Act, FY 2009 - H.R.5959 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill to authorize appropriations for intelligence and intelligence-related activities in the next fiscal year. The National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act - H.R.3999 The House is expected to vote on this bill to improve highway bridge safety. |
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June 30, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes -  Senate:
Agreeing to House Amendment to Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 Senate:
Cloture Motion; Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 Senate:
Cloture Motion; Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 Senate:
Agreeing to House Amendments to Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 House:
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act House:
Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act House:
Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 House:
Saving Energy Through Public Transportation ActEditor's Note: The Senate is in recess until Monday, July 7. The House is in recess until Tuesday, July 8. |
| Recent Senate Votes |
| Agreeing to House Amendment to Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - Vote Agreed
to (79-16, 5 Not Voting) The Senate approved the first of three parts of this housing package. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Cloture Motion; Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 - Vote Agreed to (80-15, 5 Not Voting) The Senate voted to take up this bill that would rewrite electronic surveillance laws and give legal immunity to telecommunication companies that provided intelligence-gatherers with customer information. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Cloture Motion; Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 - Vote Rejected (58-40, 2 Not Voting) The Senate failed to reach the 60 votes necessary to proceed to consideration of a bill that would cancel a scheduled cut in Medicare physician reimbursements. Sen. Arlen Specter voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Agreeing to House Amendments to Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 - Vote Agreed to (92-6, 2 Not Voting) The Senate agreed to the domestic component of a supplemental spending package that also funds military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. 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 |
| Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act - Vote Passed
(355-59, 20 Not Voting) The House passed this bill to cancel a scheduled 10 percent Medicare reimbursement cut to physicians. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act - Vote Failed (276-146, 13 Not Voting) The House fell short of the two-thirds margin necessary to pass this bill, which would have expanded the Federal Trade Commission’s powers to combat price manipulation. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (233-189, 12 Not Voting) The House voted to “patch” the alternative minimum tax. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act - Vote Passed (322-98, 14 Not Voting) The House approved $1.7 billion in grants to mass transit authorities. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| June 23, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate:
Cloture Motion; Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 Senate:
Overriding the Veto of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 House:
Overriding the Veto of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 House:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 House:
Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act House:
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 House:
FISA Amendments Act of 2008Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate:
FISA Amendments Act of 2008 Senate:
Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 House: The
Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 House: ADA
Restoration Act House: The
Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 |
| Recent Senate Votes |
| Cloture Motion; Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 - Vote Rejected
(52-44, 4 Not Voting) The Senate again failed to reach the 60 votes necessary to proceed to debate on this bill that extends a series of tax provisions. Sen. Arlen Specter voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Overriding the Veto of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (80-14, 6 Not Voting) The Senate again voted to override the President’s veto of the farm bill, as a second veto was necessary because of a print error in the first version of the bill sent to the President. 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 |
| Overriding the Veto of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 -
Vote Passed (317-109, 8 Not Voting) The House voted to override the President’s veto of the farm bill again, as a second veto was necessary due to a print error in the first version of the bill sent to the President. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (409-15, 9 Not Voting) The House passed this bill to expand NASA operations and set the agency’s budget for the next fiscal year. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act - Vote Passed (278-146, 10 Not Voting) The House voted to provide four weeks of paid parental leave to federal employees who adopt or give birth to a child. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 - Vote Passed (268-155, 12 Not Voting) The House approved this $165.4 billion bill to fund the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq through FY2008 and the beginning of FY2009. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio FISA Amendments Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (293-129, 13 Not Voting) The House passed this intelligence bill that would revise U.S. surveillance laws. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Upcoming Votes |
| FISA Amendments Act of 2008 - H.R.6304 The Senate will vote on this intelligence bill that would rewrite the nation’s surveillance laws. Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - H.R.3221 The Senate is likely to vote on this housing-stimulus bill. The Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 - H.R.6275 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill intended to provide individuals with temporary relief from the alternative minimum tax. ADA Restoration Act - H.R.3195 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill intended to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 - H.R.6052 The House is likely to vote on this bill that would promote increased public transportation use and increased use of alternative fuels by public transportation systems. |
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| June 16, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: Cloture Motion; Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008 Senate: Cloture Motion; Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 Senate: Cloture Motion; Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 House: Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act House: Articles of Impeachment House: Emergency Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2008 Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 House: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 House: Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2008 House: Iraq/Afghanistan Supplemental Appropriations |
| Recent Senate Votes |
| Cloture
Motion; Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008 - Vote Rejected (51-43, 6 Not Voting) The Senate fell short of the 60 votes needed to move forward on this bill intended to provide energy price relief and prevent price gouging. Sen. Arlen Specter voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Cloture Motion; Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 - Vote Rejected (50-44, 6 Not Voting) The Senate failed to reach the 60 votes necessary to proceed to a debate on this House bill that “patches” the alternative minimum tax and extends a series of tax provisions. Sen. Arlen Specter voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Cloture Motion; Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 - Vote Rejected (54-39, 7 Not Voting) The Senate did not get the necessary 60 votes to advance to debate on this Medicare bill. 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 |
| Passenger
Rail Investment and Improvement Act - Vote Passed (311-104, 18 Not Voting) The House passed a measure reauthorizing $14.4 billion in funding for Amtrak over the next five years. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Articles of Impeachment - Vote Passed (251-166, 16 Not Voting) The House voted to refer 35 Articles of Impeachment against President Bush to the Judiciary Committee. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Emergency Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (274-137, 23 Not Voting) The House voted to extend unemployment insurance benefits for workers who exhaust the current 26-week period of eligibility. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 -
H.R.6049 The Senate is scheduled to resume consideration of this tax extender and alternative minimum tax patch bill. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 - H.R.6063 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that would authorize NASA programs for FY 2009. Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2008 - H.R.5781 The House will vote on this bill to provide paid leave for 8 weeks out of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee. Iraq/Afghanistan Supplemental Appropriations - H.R.2642 The House is likely to vote on this bill funding military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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| May 27, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 Senate: Overriding the Veto of the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 House: Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act House: Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act House: Overriding the Veto of the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act House: To provide for the continuation of Department of Agriculture programs through FY2012 House: Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for FY2009 Editor's Note: The Senate and House are in recess until June 2. |
| Recent Senate Votes |
| Supplemental
Appropriations Act, 2008 - Vote Agreed to (75-22, 3 Not Voting) With this vote, the Senate attached more than $10 billion in domestic spending to the $165 billion supplemental spending bill funding military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Overriding the Veto of the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (82-13, 1 Present, 4 Not Voting) The Senate voted to override the President’s veto of the farm bill, but a clerical error will require the vote to be taken again. 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 |
| Gas
Price Relief for Consumers Act - Vote Passed (324-84, 26 Not Voting) The House passed a measure authorizing the Justice Department to pursue energy antitrust and price-fixing cases against members of the OPEC oil cartel. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act - Vote Passed (263-160, 12 Not Voting) The House passed this bill to extend temporary tax provisions that expired at the end of 2007. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Overriding the Veto of the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act - Vote Passed (316-108, 11 Not Voting) The House voted to override the President’s veto of the farm bill, but a clerical error required that the House vote on the bill again. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio To provide for the continuation of Department of Agriculture programs through FY2012 - Vote Passed (306-110, 19 Not Voting) The House voted to suspend the rules and again pass the farm bill, after a clerical error invalidated a previous vote, the President’s veto, and a veto override. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for FY2009 - Vote Passed (384-23, 27 Not Voting) The House authorized $600 billion in defense appropriations for fiscal year 2009. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| May 19, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act Senate: Food and Energy Security Act House: Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act House: Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act House: Amendment to Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: FY2008 War Supplemental House: Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 House: Concurrent Budget Resolution for 2009 House: National Defense Authorization Act, FY2009 |
| Recent Senate Votes |
| Flood
Insurance Reform and Modernization Act - Vote Passed (92-6, 2 Not Voting) The Senate voted to reform and reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, which maps America's floodplains and underwrites flood insurance for communities that adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Food and Energy Security Act - Vote Agreed to (81-15, 4 Not Voting) The Senate gave final approval to a $289 billion measure that would set agriculture policy for the next five years. 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 |
| Strategic
Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act - Vote Passed (385-25,
23 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would suspend deposits into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as long as the price of crude oil remains above $75 per barrel. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act - Vote Passed (318-106, 10 Not Voting) The House passed a $289 billion measure that would set agriculture policy for the next five years. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Amendment to Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act - Vote Failed (141-149, 132 Present, 12 Not Voting) The House rejected an amendment to the military construction bill that would fund military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan through fiscal year 2008 and into fiscal year 2009. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Upcoming Votes |
| FY2008 War Supplemental - The Senate is scheduled to work on their version of a $193 billion bill to fund military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since the House rejected the portion of the bill funding military operations, it will be up to the Senate to add those funds. Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 - H.R.6049 This $57 billion House bill would extend a number of expiring or soon-to-expire tax provisions. Concurrent Budget Resolution for 2009 - S.Con.Res.70 The House is scheduled to begin work on this resolution setting 2009 fiscal year budget levels. The start of floor action is contingent on Senate and House conferees completing a final draft of the resolution. National Defense Authorization Act, FY2009 - H.R.5658 The House may begin considering this bill that would authorize $600 billion for defense spending for the upcoming fiscal year. |
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| May 12, 2008 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: Cloture Motion: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 House: Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008 House: Amendment to American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 House: Iraq/Afghanistan Supplemental Appropriations House: Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 |
| Recent Senate Votes |
| Cloture
Motion: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Vote Rejected (49-42, 9 Not Voting) The Senate fell short of the sixty votes needed to end debate on this bill to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system. 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 |
| Neighborhood
Stabilization Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (239-188, 6 Not Voting) The House voted to provide $15 billion to states and municipalities for the purchase and rehabilitation of foreclosed homes. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Amendment to American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act - Vote Passed (266-154, 13 Not Voting) The House passed a comprehensive housing-stimulus bill through three separate votes, including this measure authorizing the Federal Housing Administration to help refinance as much as $300 billion of subprime loans. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Upcoming Votes |
| Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 - S.2284 The Senate is expected to vote on this bill that would improve the national flood insurance program. Iraq/Afghanistan Supplemental Appropriations - H.R.__ The House is scheduled to vote on this bill to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 - H.R.2419 The House may also vote on the farm bill conference report. |
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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 |
| 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. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted NO......send e-mail or see bio 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. 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 |
| 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| 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. |
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| November 19, 2007 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: Improving Head Start Act Senate: Motion to Invoke Cloture: Orderly and Responsible Iraq Redeployment Appropriations Act, FY2008 House: Improving Head Start Act House: Conference Report on Transportation/HUD Appropriations, FY2008 House: Orderly and Responsible Iraq Redeployment Appropriations Act, FY2008 House: Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act House: Responsible Electronic Surveillance That is Overseen, Reviewed, and Effective (RESTORE) Act House: Overriding the Veto of the Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Act, FY2008 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. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. 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 |
| Improving Head Start Act - Vote Passed (381-36, 15 Not Voting) This House bill boosts funding for the Head Start program. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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 bill’s enactment. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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| November 12, 2007 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Upcoming Congressional Bills - |
| 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 President’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act. Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted NO......send e-mail or see bio |
| 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 Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement - Vote Passed (285-132, 16 Not Voting) This bill is intended to strengthen trade ties with Peru. Rep. Tim Holden voted NO......send e-mail or see bio 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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 President’s desk. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Upcoming Votes |
| Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 - H.R.2419 The Senate will continue to work on this bill that provides aid for farmers and funds for low-income nutrition programs. Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007 - H.R.3915 The House is scheduled to vote on this legislation intended to reform consumer mortgage practices. Head Start for School Readiness Act - H.R.1429 The House will vote on the conference report of this bill to reauthorize the Head Start Act. |
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| November 5, 2007 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 Senate: Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act House: Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act House: Trade and Globalization Assistance Act House: Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 Senate: Conference Report on Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Act, FY2008 Senate: Veto Override on Water Resources Development Act of 2007 House: Conference Report on Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Act, FY2008 House: Veto Override on Water Resources Development Act of 2007 House: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act House: Temporary Tax Relief Act of 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. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. 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 |
| 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Upcoming Votes |
| Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 - H.R.2419 The Senate will work on this bill that provides aid for farmers and funds for low-income nutrition programs. Conference Report on Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Act, FY2008 - H.R.3043 The Senate is scheduled to vote on the conference report on this appropriations bill. Veto Override on Water Resources Development Act of 2007 - H.R.1495 The Senate may also vote on a veto override on this bill to fund Army Corps of Engineers projects related to water supply, flood control and waterways navigation. Conference Report on Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Act, FY2008 - H.R.3043 The House will vote on the conference report on this appropriations bill. Veto Override on Water Resources Development Act of 2007 - H.R.1495 The House is also scheduled to vote on whether or not to override the veto of this bill to fund Army Corps of Engineers projects related to water supply, flood control and waterways navigation. United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act - H.R.3688 The House will vote on this free trade agreement with Peru. Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 - H.R.3996 The House will also likely vote on this bill intended to provide one-year extensions of expiring tax provisions and a one-year alternative minimum tax patch. |
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| October 29, 2007 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Act, FY2008 Senate: Nomination of Leslie Southwick to be U.S. Circuit Judge House: Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act House: Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 Senate: Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act House: Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act House: Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007 House: Trade and Globalization Assistance Act of 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. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted NO......send e-mail or see bio |
| 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (265-142, 26 Not Voting) A new bill to reauthorize and expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program was passed by the House, a week after the chamber failed to override President Bush’s veto of the previous version of the bill. Rep. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Upcoming Votes |
| Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 - S.294 The Senate is scheduled to vote on this bill to reauthorize Amtrak. Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act - H.R.3963 The Senate is also expected to work on this bill to reauthorize and expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program. Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act - H.R.3867 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that would update and expand the Small Business Administration’s procurement programs. Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007 - H.R.2262 This bill is intended to modify the requirements for mining on public domain lands. Trade and Globalization Assistance Act of 2007 - H.R.3920 The House will also take up this bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to reauthorize trade adjustment assistance and to extend trade adjustment assistance to service workers and firms. |
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| October 22, 2007 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate:
Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Act, FY2008 House:
Internet Tax Freedom Act House:
Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act House:
Overriding the Veto of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization ActUpcoming Congressional Bills - Senate:
Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Act, FY2008 House:
Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007 House:
Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2007 House: Small
Business Contracting Program Improvements Act |
| 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. 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 |
| 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Overriding the Veto of the Children’s 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Upcoming Votes |
| Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Act, FY2008 - H.R.3043 The Senate is expected to complete this $600 billion bill funding the departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education for the 2008 fiscal year. Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007 - H.R.3685 The House is scheduled to take up this bill on Wednesday that would make it illegal for employers to discriminate against employees based on sexual orientation. Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2007 - H.R.505 Under this bill, Native Hawaiians would be permitted to organize into a governing entity that could negotiate with the federal government. Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act - H.R.3867 This bill is intended to improve the government's small business contracting programs. |
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| October 15, 2007 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - House: War
Profiteering Prevention Act House:
National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 House: Tax
Collection Responsibility ActUpcoming Congressional Bills - Senate:
Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Act, FY2008 Senate:
Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Act, FY2008 House:
Internet Tax Freedom Act House:
Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 House:
RESTORE Act House: Vote
on Overriding the President's Veto of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act |
| 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio 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. Tim Holden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
| Upcoming Votes |
| Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Act, FY2008 - H.R.3093 The Senate is set to begin the week working on this $55 billion measure funding the departments of Commerce and Justice and various science-related agencies, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, for the 2008 fiscal year. Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Act, FY2008 - H.R.3043 Following completion of the CJS spending bill, the Senate is expected to turn to this $150 billion bill funding the departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education for the 2008 fiscal year. Internet Tax Freedom Act - H.R.3678 This House bill would extend the moratorium on certain electronic commerce and Internet taxes though November 1, 2011. Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 - H.R.2095 This bill would update the Federal Railroad Administration's rail safety regulations. RESTORE Act - H.R.3773 This bill would make changes to the electronic surveillance programs authorized by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Vote on Overriding the President's Veto of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act - H.R.976 The House is currently scheduled to attempt to override the president's veto of this bill that would expand the SCHIP program on Thursday. |
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| October 8, 2007 In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate:
National Defense Authorization Act for FY2008 House:
Improving Government Accountability Act House: MEJA
Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 House:
Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 House:
Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007Upcoming Congressional Bills - House:
National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 House: Tax
Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 House:
Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007Editor'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) |