Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Kentucky Senators

December 7, 2009

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

Recent Congressional Votes

  • Senate: Amendment to clarify coverage for preventive services for women
  • House: Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009

Upcoming Congressional Bills

  • Senate: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
  • House: Tax Extenders of 2009
  • House: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009

Recent Senate Votes
Amendment to clarify coverage for preventive services for women - Vote Agreed to (61-39)

The Senate adopted this amendment to the health care reform bill, which aims to guarantee that women of all ages receive an annual women's health exam at no cost. The Senate is still debating this bill.

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
Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (225-200, 9 Not Voting)

The House approved this legislation that would lower the maximum rate of estate and gift taxes to 45% after 2009. The bill now goes to the Senate.

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


Upcoming Votes
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - H.R.3590

The Senate is expected to continue working on this health care reform legislation.



Tax Extenders of 2009 - H.R.___

The House is scheduled to work on this bill intended to provide individuals and businesses with about $30 billion in tax relief.



Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - H.R.4173

The House is also expected to take up this legislation that would reform financial regulations.

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