Recent House and Senate Votes

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.


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.



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.


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.


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

This bill is intended to strengthen trade ties with Peru.


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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.


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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.


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.



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.

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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.

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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.