Monday, December 21, 2009

December 21, 2009

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

Recent Congressional Votes

  • Senate: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010
  • Senate: Cloture Motion; Reid Amdt. to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
  • House: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010
  • House: Jobs for Main Street Act

Upcoming Congressional Bills

  • Senate: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Recent Senate Votes
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Agreed to (88-10, 2 Not Voting)

The Senate gave final approval to this bill funding the Department of Defense through September 2010. The bill now goes 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


Cloture Motion; Reid Amdt. to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Vote Agreed to (60-40)

The Senate agreed to this motion to invoke cloture on an amendment making changes to the $871 billion health care bill. The vote allows debate to proceed and prevents a filibuster.

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
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (395-34, 5 Not Voting)

The House approved this defense spending bill, sending it to the Senate for final passage.

Rep. Ed Whitfield voted YES......send e-mail or see bio


Jobs for Main Street Act - Vote Passed (217-212, 6 Not Voting)

The House passed this $154 billion jobs bill which is partially paid for by unspent money from last year's Troubled Asset Relief Program. 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.

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