Recent House and Senate Votes.

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.


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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.



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.


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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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Intelligence Authorization Act, FY2008 - H.R.2082

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

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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.

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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.