Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 012808

American Planning Assn
presents:
MegaVote


January 28, 2008

In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District:


Recent Congressional Votes -
* Senate: National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008
* House: Veto Override on Children’s Health Insurance Program Extension and Improvement

Upcoming Congressional Bills -
* Senate: FISA Amendments Act of 2007
* House: Economic Stimulus Package


Recent Senate Votes

National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 - Vote Passed (91-3, 6 Not Voting)

The Senate approved a modified version of the defense authorization bill, which addressed concerns that caused President Bush to unexpectedly veto the original bill last month.

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio



Recent House Votes

Veto Override on Children’s Health Insurance Program Extension and Improvement - Vote Failed (260-152, 19 Not Voting)

The House fell 15 votes short of the two-thirds majority needed to override President Bush’s veto of this bill reauthorizing and expanding the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio



Upcoming Votes

FISA Amendments Act of 2007 - S.2248

The Senate is scheduled to vote on this intelligence surveillance bill.



Economic Stimulus Package - H.R.____

The House will vote on this economic stimulus bill early in the week.

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