| May 18, 2009 In this MegaVote for Kentucky's 1st Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes -
Upcoming Congressional Bills -
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| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Cloture Motion; Nomination of David Hayes to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior - Vote Rejected (57-39, 3 Not Voting) The Senate failed to get the sixty votes required to bring the nomination of David Hayes to a full vote, making him the first Obama appointee whose nomination has been stopped on the Senate floor. The nomination will likely be brought up again later in the year. 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 | |
| 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act - Vote Passed (275-155, 3 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that intends to modernize, renovate, and repair public school facilities. Rep. Ed Whitfield voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Supplemental Appropriations, FY 2009 - Vote Passed (368-60, 5 Not Voting) The House approved this bill to provide funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, security improvements in Pakistan and the national pandemic flu response. Rep. Ed Whitfield voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Upcoming Votes | |
| Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 - H.R.627 The Senate will continue working on this bill that intends to place new restrictions on credit card companies. Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - S.896 The House is scheduled to work on this bill intended to prevent foreclosures and improve mortgage credit availability. Job Creation Through Entrepreneurship Act of 2009 - H.R.2352 The House is likely to vote on this small business bill, which would create entrepreneurial programs for veterans and Native Americans. | |
Monday, May 18, 2009
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