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In this MegaVote for Kentucky's 1st Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: Cloture Motion; Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act House: Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act House: Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act House: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 House: Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 House: Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009

Recent Senate Votes

Cloture Motion; Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - Vote Agreed to (84-11, 4 Not Voting) With this vote the Senate chose to open debate on a bill that would give the FDA regulatory authority over tobacco, but would not allow the agency to ban cigarettes or other tobacco products. 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

Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act - Vote Passed (397-25, 11 Not Voting) This bill would authorize programs, advisory groups and spending to improve security at U.S. airports and rail systems. It also prohibits the TSA from using whole-body imaging machines at primary security checkpoints of airports. Rep. Ed Whitfield voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act - Vote Passed (258-154, 1 Present, 20 Not Voting) The House approved this bill that would provide paid leave to federal employees for 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave available to them. Rep. Ed Whitfield voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - H.R.1256 The Senate will continue its work on this tobacco regulation bill. Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 - H.R.2346 The House and Senate are both expected to vote on final approval of this war supplemental bill. Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 - H.R.2410 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that would authorize funding for the Department of State and the Peace Corps through fiscal year 2011. Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 - H.R.1886 The House is expected to work on this bill to authorize democratic, economic and security assistance to Pakistan.