Monday, May 11, 2009

May 11, 2009

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

Recent Congressional Votes -

  • Senate: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009
  • House: Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act
  • House: Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act

Upcoming Congressional Bills -

  • Senate: Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009
  • House: 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act
  • House: 2009 Supplemental for Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Pandemic Flu

Recent Senate Votes
Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (91-5, 3 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this bill intended to prevent foreclosures and improve mortgage credit availability.

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


Recent House Votes
Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act - Vote Passed (367-59, 1 Present, 6 Not Voting)

The House passed this fraud enforcement bill with an amendment to create a commission to investigate the causes of the financial crisis, sending the bill back to the Senate for its approval.

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


Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - Vote Passed (300-114, 19 Not Voting)

The House approved this bill to reform mortgage lending practices.

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


Upcoming Votes
Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 - H.R.627

The Senate is expected to vote on this bill that intends to place new restrictions on credit card companies.



21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act - H.R.2187

The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that aims to modernize, renovate, and repair public school facilities.



2009 Supplemental for Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Pandemic Flu - H.R.____

The House is expected to vote on this bill to provide funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, security improvements in Pakistan and the national pandemic flu response.

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