Monday, July 26, 2010

Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 072610

July 26, 2010
In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes
  • Senate: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010
  • Senate: Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010
  • House: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010
Upcoming Congressional Bills
  • Senate: Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act
  • Senate: Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010
  • House: Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010
  • House: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011

Recent Senate Votes
Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010 - Vote Agreed to (59-39, 2 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this bill to extend unemployment benefits through November 30, making the extension retroactive to June 2 when the last extension expired. Because it was amended by the Senate, it was sent back to the House for final approval.

Sen. George Voinovich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

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

Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010 - Vote Rejected (46-51, 3 Not Voting)

The Senate rejected the House’s amendment to this legislation funding the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and providing for additional funding for foreign aid and disaster assistance. The amendment would have added $22.8 billion in additional domestic spending. The House is expected to approve the bill without the amendment.

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
Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (271-152, 9 Not Voting)

On Thursday, the House passed this bill to extend unemployment benefits through November 30, making the extension retroactive to June 2 when the last extension expired. It was then sent to the president, who signed it the same day.

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

Upcoming Votes
Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act - S.3628

The Senate is scheduled to vote on this campaign finance disclosure legislation.


Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 - H.R.5297

The Senate may continue work on this bill that aims to expand the availability of credit to small businesses.


Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010 - H.R.4899

The House is expected to vote on this $58.8 billion bill funding the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and providing for additional funding for foreign aid and disaster assistance.


Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 - H.R.5822

The House is scheduled to vote on this bill funding military construction projects and the Department of Veterans Affairs. It may also take up another spending bill.

Monday, July 19, 2010

Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 071910

July 19, 2010
In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes
  • Senate: Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
  • House: Telework Improvements Act
  • House: Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act
Upcoming Congressional Bills
  • Senate: Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010
  • Senate: Restoration of Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act
  • House: Multiple Peril Insurance Act
  • House: Restoration of Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act

Recent Senate Votes
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Vote Agreed to (60-39)

The Senate passed the final version of the financial regulation reform legislation. The president is expected to sign the bill into law this week.

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
Telework Improvements Act - Vote Passed (290-131, 11 Not Voting)


The House passed this bill that would set standards for federal employees working remotely. It would require the head of each federal agency to establish and implement a policy that would allow employees to work remotely as much as possible without diminishing agency operations or performance. The bill now goes to the Senate.

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


Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act - Vote Passed (329-90, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed this legislation that would reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program through September 2015. The bill heads to the Senate next.

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


Upcoming Votes
Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 - H.R.5297

The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill that would establish a lending fund administered by the Treasury Department to invest in financial institutions with the intention of expanding the availability of credit to small businesses.


Restoration of Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act - H.R.4213

The Senate is also expected to vote on this unemployment extension bill.


Multiple Peril Insurance Act - H.R.1264

The House is scheduled to vote on this wind and flood insurance bill.


Restoration of Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act - H.R.4213

The House may also vote on this unemployment extension bill if it is first passed by the Senate.

Tuesday, July 06, 2010

Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 070610

July 6, 2010

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


Recent Congressional Votes
  • Senate: Confirmation of Gen. David H. Petraeus to be General
  • Senate: Motion to Invoke Cloture on Reid Amendment; American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010
  • House: Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act
  • House: Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
  • House: Restoration of Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act


    Editor's Note: Congress is in recess. The Senate is scheduled to return on Monday, July 12. The House is expected to return on Tuesday, July 13.
    Recent Senate Votes
    Confirmation of Gen. David H. Petraeus to be General - Vote Confirmed (99-0)

    The Senate unanimously confirmed Gen. Petraeus for reappointment to the grade of general and to be commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan.

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

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


    Motion to Invoke Cloture on Reid Amendment; American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 - Vote Rejected (58-38, 3 Not Voting)

    The Senate once again rejected the motion to end debate on this latest version of a bill to extend several expired tax provisions and unemployment benefits due to concerns about the federal deficit. The bill’s future still remains unclear.

    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
    Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act - Vote Passed (409-5, 18 Not Voting)

    On Tuesday, the House passed this legislation to extend the required closing date for the first-time homebuyer tax credit, allowing individuals who have already entered a contract by April 30 to close on the purchase no later than September 30, 2010. The Senate passed the bill by a voice vote the next day, sending it to the president. The president signed it into law on Friday.

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


    Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Vote Passed (237-192, 4 Not Voting)

    The House passed the final version of the financial regulation reform legislation. It now awaits Senate approval.

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


    Restoration of Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act - Vote Passed (270-153, 10 Not Voting)

    The House approved this bill to further extend eligibility for extended federal unemployment insurance for laid-off workers through November 30. The bill, which would also make these changes retroactive to June 2, now heads to the Senate, where its future is not clear.

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