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May 5, 2009 In this MegaVote for Kentucky's 1st Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 Senate: Confirmation of Kathleen Sebelius to be Secretary of Health and Human Services Senate: Budget Conference Report Senate: Amendment to Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 House: Congressional Budget for Fiscal Year 2010 House: Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act House: Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act House: Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act

Recent Senate Votes

Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (92-4, 3 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill intended to combat fraud at financial institutions that receive federal money. Sen. Mitch McConnell voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Jim Bunning voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Confirmation of Kathleen Sebelius to be Secretary of Health and Human Services - Vote Confirmed (65-31, 3 Not Voting) The Senate confirmed the nomination of Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius to head HHS. Sen. Mitch McConnell voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Jim Bunning voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Budget Conference Report - Vote Agreed to (53-43, 3 Not Voting) The Senate approved the conference report for the 2010 fiscal year budget resolution. Sen. Mitch McConnell voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Jim Bunning voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Amendment to Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Vote Rejected (45-51, 3 Not Voting) This amendment to let judges cut the mortgage principal of homeowners failed to garner the 60 votes needed to approve it. 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

Congressional Budget for Fiscal Year 2010 - Vote Passed (233-193, 7 Not Voting) The House passed the conference report for the 2010 fiscal year budget resolution. Rep. Ed Whitfield voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act - Vote Passed (249-175, 10 Not Voting) The House approved this bill that would provide local jurisdictions with funds to prosecute hate crimes. Rep. Ed Whitfield voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (357-70, 7 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that intends to place new restrictions on credit card companies. Rep. Ed Whitfield voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Helping Families Save Their Homes Act - S.896 The Senate is scheduled to consider this bill aimed to prevent foreclosures and improve mortgage credit availability. Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - H.R.1728 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill to reform mortgage lending practices.