Tuesday, May 26, 2009

May 26, 2009

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

Recent Congressional Votes -

  • Senate: Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009
  • Senate: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009
  • House: FAA Reauthorization Act

Editor's Note: The Senate is in recess until Monday, June 1. The House is in recess until Tuesday, June 2.

Recent Senate Votes
Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (90-5, 4 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this bill that would impose restrictions on credit card issuers, including their ability to raise interest rates and charge late fees.

Sen. Mitch McConnell voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Jim Bunning voted YES......send e-mail or see bio


Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 - Vote Passed (86-3, 10 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this $91.3 billion bill providing funds for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The bill now goes to a conference committee with the House.

Sen. Mitch McConnell voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Jim Bunning voted YES......send e-mail or see bio


Recent House Votes
FAA Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (277-136, 20 Not Voting)

This bill authorizes $70 billion in Federal Aviation Administration funding through September 2012.

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

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