Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Recent House and Senate Vote.

Recent House Votes
Foreclosure Prevention Act - Vote Passed
(272-152, 11 Not Voting)

The House passed this housing-recovery package.
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Consumer Energy Supply Act - Vote Failed (268-157, 10 Not Voting)

The House failed to attain the two-thirds margin needed to pass this bill to release 10 percent of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
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National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act - Vote Passed (367-55, 12 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would help states and the Federal Highway Administration create a uniform inspection system for bridges and highways.

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Upcoming Votes
Advancing America's Priorities - S.3297


The Senate may take up this omnibus bill combining a number of health care bills.
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Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act - S.3268

This Senate bill is intended to prevent excessive speculation in the energy commodities market.
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Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations, FY2009 - H.R.6599

The House is scheduled to take up this $73 billion bill funding military construction and the Department of Veterans Affairs for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Paycheck Fairness Act - H.R.1338

The House will also take up this bill intended to prevent gender-based wage discrimination.

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