Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 052410

In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act House: Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass; America COMPETES Reauthorization Act Upcoming Congressional Bills Senate: Supplemental Appropriations bill House: American Workers, State and Business Relief Act House: Defense Authorization Act, FY2011 House: America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010

Recent Senate Votes

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Vote Passed (59-39, 2 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill that would overhaul the nation's financial regulatory system. The bill must now be reconciled with the House version. Sen. George Voinovich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio  Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass; America COMPETES Reauthorization Act - Vote Failed (261-148, 22 Not Voting) The House fell short of the 273 votes needed under suspension rules to pass this bill that would reauthorize science research programs. Republicans argue too many of the $48 billion bill’s programs are duplicative while Democrats argue the bill will increase economic competitiveness. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Supplemental Appropriations bill - H.R.4899 The Senate is expected to spend most of the week working on this supplemental spending bill. American Workers, State and Business Relief Act - H.R.4213 The House is scheduled to take up this bill to extend certain tax cuts and benefits extensions that are set to expire soon. Defense Authorization Act, FY2011 - H.R.5136 The House is also scheduled to work on this $760 billion measure authorizing defense spending for the upcoming fiscal year. America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 - The House may also vote for the third time on this bill that would reauthorize science research programs.