Tuesday, March 3, 2009

March 2, 2009

In this MegaVote for Kentucky's 1st Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes -

* Senate: Confirmation of Hilda L. Solis, to be Secretary of Labor
* Senate: District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009
* House: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009

Upcoming Congressional Bills -

* Senate: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009
* House: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009
* House: District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009

Recent Senate Votes
Confirmation of Hilda L. Solis, to be Secretary of Labor - Vote Confirmed (80-17, 2 Not Voting)

The Senate confirmed Hilda Solis to be Secretary of Labor.

Sen. Mitch McConnell voted YES
Sen. Jim Bunning voted NO

District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (61-37, 1 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat in the House of Representatives.

Sen. Mitch McConnell voted NO
Sen. Jim Bunning voted NO

Recent House Votes
Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 - Vote Passed (245-178, 8 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would fund government programs through September 30, 2009.

Rep. Ed Whitfield voted YES

Upcoming Votes
Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 - H.R.1105

The Senate is scheduled to begin work on this spending bill for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2009.


Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - H.R.1106

The House is scheduled to vote on this bill intended to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.


District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 - H.R.157

The House is likely to vote on their version of a bill to provide the District of Columbia with a voting seat in the House of Representatives.

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