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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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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