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March 9, 2009 In this MegaVote for Kentucky's 1st Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - House: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 House: Making further continuing appropriations for FY2009 Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 House: Water Quality Investment Act of 2009 House: District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009

Recent House Votes

Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (234-191, 7 Not Voting) The House passed this bill intended to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. Rep. Ed Whitfield voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Making further continuing appropriations for FY2009 - Vote Passed (328-50, 53 Not Voting) The House passed this resolution to continue funding most government programs for fiscal year (FY) 2009 at FY 2008 levels through Wednesday, in anticipation that the Omnibus Appropriations Act will be passed by then. Rep. Ed Whitfield voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 - H.R.1105 The Senate is scheduled to continue work on this spending bill for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2009. Water Quality Investment Act of 2009 - H.R.1262 The House is expected to vote on this bill to finance the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which helps states build water treatment facilities. District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 - H.R.157 The House may consider their version of a bill to provide the District of Columbia with a voting seat in the House of Representatives.