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June 22, 2009 In this MegaVote for Kentucky's 1st Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 House: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 House: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 House: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: Travel Promotion Act of 2009 House: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 House: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 House: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010

Recent Senate Votes

Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 - Vote Agreed to (91-5, 3 Not Voting) The Senate gave final passage to this $106 billion bill providing funds for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, sending the bill to the President. 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

Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 - Vote Passed (226-202, 6 Not Voting) The House approved this bill funding the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Rep. Ed Whitfield voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (259-157, 17 Not Voting) The House passed this $64.4 billion bill to fund the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science agencies, and other related agencies for Fiscal Year 2010. Rep. Ed Whitfield voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (232-178, 23 Not Voting) The House approved this bill to fund the legislative branch, including salaries and expenses of member offices, committee offices, the Capitol Police, the Congressional Budget Office, the Architect of the Capitol and the Library of Congress for Fiscal Year 2010. Rep. Ed Whitfield voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Travel Promotion Act of 2009 - S.1023 The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill that would establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and promote travel to the United States. Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.2892 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security for Fiscal Year 2010. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 - H.R.2647 The House is also scheduled to vote on this bill to authorize funding for military activities and prescribe military personnel strengths in Fiscal Year 2010. Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.___ The House is also likely to work on this bill to fund the Department of Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for Fiscal Year 2010.