Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 030210


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



Recent Congressional Votes
  • Senate: Jobs for Main Street Act
  • House: Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act
  • House: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
Upcoming Congressional Bills
  • Senate: Tax Extenders Act of 2009
  • House: Keeping All Students Safe Act
  • House: Jobs for Main Street Act


Recent Senate Votes
Jobs for Main Street Act - Vote Agreed to (70-28, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate passed this $15 billion jobs bill, which includes payroll tax breaks, bond-financing for state and local infrastructure projects, and an extension of federal highway programs. The bill now goes to the House.

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
Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act - Vote Passed (406-19, 8 Not Voting)
The House voted to end an exemption from federal antitrust law for health insurance companies. The bill now goes to the Senate, where its prospects are uncertain.

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


Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 - Vote Passed (235-168, 29 Not Voting)
The House passed this intelligence authorization bill after stripping out controversial language on interrogation techniques used by U.S. personnel. The bill now has to be reconciled with a Senate version (S. 1494) in conference committee.
Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio


Upcoming Votes
Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - H.R.4213
The Senate is scheduled to work on this legislation that would reinstate dozens of individual and business tax breaks that expired Dec. 31.



Keeping All Students Safe Act - H.R.4247
The House is scheduled to vote on this bill to restrict the use of restraints on school children.



Jobs for Main Street Act - H.R.2847
The House will likely consider this $15 billion jobs bill this week.

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