Tuesday, March 31, 2009

March 30, 2009

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

Recent Congressional Votes -

  • Senate: The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act
  • House: Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009

Upcoming Congressional Bills -

  • Senate: Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY 2010
  • House: To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
  • House: Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY 2010

Recent Senate Votes
The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act - Vote Passed (79-19, 1 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this national service bill which would increase the number of AmeriCorps volunteers from 75,000 to 250,000 and designate September 11 as a national day of service and remembrance.

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
Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (285-140, 6 Not Voting)

The House agreed to the Senate amendments to H.R. 146, sending this package of public lands, national parks and water development legislation to the president.

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


Upcoming Votes
Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY 2010 - S.Con.Res.13

This week, the Senate will work on the FY 2010 budget.



To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - H.R.1664

The House will vote on this bill intended to curb bonuses of executives at financial institutions that receive Troubled Asset Relief Program money.



Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY 2010 - H.Con.Res.__

The House is scheduled to vote on their FY 2010 budget.

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