Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Recent House and Senate Vote.


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.


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.


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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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Upcoming Votes

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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