Tuesday, March 24, 2009

March 23, 2009

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

Recent Congressional Votes -

  • Senate: Confirmation of Ronald Kirk to be U.S. Trade Representative
  • Senate: Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009
  • House: Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act
  • House: To impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients

Upcoming Congressional Bills -

  • Senate: Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act
  • House: Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009
  • House: Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act

Recent Senate Votes
Confirmation of Ronald Kirk to be U.S. Trade Representative - Vote Confirmed (92-5, 2 Not Voting)

On Wednesday, Ron Kirk was confirmed as U.S. Trade Representative.

Sen. Mitch McConnell voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Jim Bunning voted NO......send e-mail or see bio


Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (77-20, 2 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this package of legislation related to public lands, national parks and water development.

Sen. Mitch McConnell voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Jim Bunning voted NO......send e-mail or see bio


Recent House Votes
Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act - Vote Passed (321-105, 6 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to reauthorize and reform national service programs.

Rep. Ed Whitfield voted NO......send e-mail or see bio


To impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients - Vote Passed (328-93, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would enact an additional income tax on bonuses given to employees or former employees of companies that received Troubled Assets Relief Program money.

Rep. Ed Whitfield voted YES......send e-mail or see bio


Upcoming Votes
Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act - H.R.1388

This week the Senate will work on this national service bill.



Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 - H.R.146

The House will vote on this public lands, national parks and water development legislation.



Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act - H.R.1404

The House is scheduled to vote on this bill intended to improve funding and management of fighting wildfires.

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