Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 12232010

December 23, 2010 In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Senate: START Treaty Ratification House: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act House: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 House: James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act Editor's Note: The 111th Congress adjourned sine die on Wednesday, December 22, 2010. The first session of the 112th Congress is scheduled for Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at 12 p.m.

Recent Senate Votes

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Vote Agreed to (79-16, 5 Not Voting) Congress agreed to this short-term spending bill that funds government operations at 2010 levels through March 4, 2011. The president signed the bill into law on December 22, 2010. Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio START Treaty Ratification - Vote Agreed to (71-26, 3 Not Voting) The Senate ratified this treaty with Russia that would reduce the size of each country’s nuclear arsenal by 30 percent. 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

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act - Vote Passed (215-144, 74 Not Voting) The House gave final approval to this bill overhauling the Food and Drug Administration’s regulatory authority. The Senate passed the bill by voice vote on December 19, 2010. The president is expected to sign the bill into law. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Vote Passed (193-165, 75 Not Voting) Congress agreed to this short-term spending bill that funds government operations at 2010 levels through March 4, 2011. The president signed the bill into law on December 22, 2010. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act - Vote Passed (206-60, 168 Not Voting) Congress cleared this $4.2 billion measure for the president that will reopen the Victim Compensation Fund and make payments to people exposed to toxic material at Ground Zero. The Senate passed the measure by voice vote earlier in the day. The president is expected to sign the bill into law. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio