Recent House and Senate Votes

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.


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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.

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.
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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.

Upcoming Votes

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.
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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.
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Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - H.R.5719

The House is also scheduled to vote on this tax simplification bill.
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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.