Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 031010

March 8, 2010 In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Temporary Extension Act of 2010 House: Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act House: Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act Upcoming Congressional Bills Senate: Tax Extenders Act of 2009 Senate: Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act House: Afghanistan War Powers Resolution House: Impeaching Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. for high crimes and misdemeanors

Recent Senate Votes

Temporary Extension Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (78-19, 3 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill that provides short-term extensions of a number of programs that expired February 28, including unemployment benefits and federal health care subsidies for jobless workers. The bill was quickly signed by the President. 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

Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act - Vote Passed (262-153, 16 Not Voting) The House passed this legislation that would establish the first federal safety standards on seclusion and restraint in schools, allowing for restraints in cases when there is immediate danger to the student or others. The bill now heads to the Senate. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act - Vote Passed (217-201, 14 Not Voting) The House approved this bill that would provide $13 billion in payroll tax relief over 10 years for employers who hire unemployed workers and extend through 2010 a law that allows small businesses to deduct up to $250,000 in qualified expenses. The bill goes to the Senate. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - H.R.4213 The Senate is expected to continue work on this legislation to extend expired tax provisions as well as other programs, including unemployment insurance, flood insurance and COBRA health care subsidies. Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act - H.R.2847 The Senate may also vote on this job creation bill, which would provide tax relief to businesses hiring unemployed workers. Afghanistan War Powers Resolution - H.Con.Res.248 The House is scheduled to take up this resolution that would set a timeline for withdrawing American troops from Afghanistan. Impeaching Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. for high crimes and misdemeanors - H.Res.1031 The House is also expected to vote on the impeachment of Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr.