In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
Upcoming Congressional Bills
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| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Motion to Proceed; Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act - Vote Rejected (52-48) The Senate fell short of the 60 votes needed to proceed to consideration of this bill that would end certain tax breaks for large oil companies. The bill may resurface as part of the upcoming budget negotiations. Sen. Rob Portman voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Motion to Proceed; Offshore Production and Safety Act of 2011 - Vote Rejected (42-57, 1 Not Voting) The Senate fell short of the 60 votes needed to take up this bill intended to increase offshore oil production. The bill is similar to the offshore oil bills passed in the House earlier this month. Sen. Rob Portman voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Cloture Motion; Nomination of Goodwin Liu to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit - Vote Rejected (52-43, 1 Present, 4 Not Voting) The Senate rejected this cloture motion on the nomination of Goodwin Liu to be a federal appeals court judge. A cloture motion requires 60 votes to end debate and move on to a final vote. Sen. Rob Portman voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Upcoming Votes | |
| PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act of 2011 - S.1038 The Senate is scheduled to take up this four-year extension of provisions in the Patriot Act that are set to expire on May 27. The House may also take up its version of the bill. House Budget Resolution, FY2012 - H.CON.RES.34 The Senate is expected to vote this week on the House’s 2012 fiscal year budget resolution. Defense Authorization, FY2012 - H.R.1540 The House is scheduled to work on this bill authorizing defense spending in the next fiscal year. | |
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011
LegislationLegislative Action: 10th District and State - 05212011
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 04182011
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In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
Editor's Note: Both the Senate and House are in recess until Monday, May 2, 2011. | |
| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Fiscal 2011 Health Care Overhaul Funding - Vote Rejected (47-53) The Senate rejected this enrollment correction resolution that would have blocked funding for the implementation of the health care law in the 2011 fiscal year spending bill. The House adopted the resolution. Both chambers had to pass the resolution for it to be included in the final spending bill. Sen. Rob Portman voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Fiscal 2011 Planned Parenthood Funding - Vote Rejected (42-58) The Senate rejected this enrollment correction resolution that would have blocked funding for Planned Parenthood in the 2011 fiscal year spending bill. The House adopted the resolution. Both chambers had to pass the resolution for it to be included in the final spending bill. Sen. Rob Portman voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Fiscal 2011 Spending Agreement - Vote Passed (81-19) The Senate gave final approval to this bill funding the government through the end of the current fiscal year. Based on the agreement negotiated to prevent a government shutdown, the bill provides $1.055 trillion in federal spending. The president signed the bill into law on Friday, April 15. Sen. Rob Portman voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Recent House Votes | |
| To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Vote Passed (236-183, 13 Not Voting) This House bill would eliminate funding for the Prevention and Public Health Fund, which was established by the health care law. Supporters of the bill say there is no accountability to determine where the money is spent. Opponents of the bill say it would defund important prevention programs. The Senate is unlikely to take up the measure. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Fiscal 2011 Spending Agreement - Vote Passed (260-167, 6 Not Voting) The House passed this bill to fund the government through the end of the current fiscal year. Based on the agreement negotiated to prevent a government shutdown, the bill provides $1.055 trillion in federal spending. The Senate passed the bill later in the day, clearing it for the president. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Fiscal 2011 Health Care Overhaul Funding - Vote Passed (240-185, 7 Not Voting) Following passage of the 2011 spending bill, the House adopted this enrollment correction resolution that would have blocked funding for the implementation of the health care law. The Senate rejected the resolution so it will not be part of the final spending bill. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Fiscal 2011 Planned Parenthood Funding - Vote Passed (241-185, 1 Present, 5 Not Voting) Following passage of the 2011 spending bill, the House adopted this enrollment correction resolution that would have blocked funding for Planned Parenthood. The Senate rejected the resolution so it will not be part of the final spending bill. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Fiscal 2012 House Budget Resolution - Vote Passed (235-193, 4 Not Voting) The House passed a budget resolution that calls for $1.019 trillion in discretionary spending in the 2012 fiscal year. The budget resolution would allow for $2.859 trillion in overall spending. The resolution is non-binding but is used as a guideline for appropriators. The Senate is expected to work on its budget after the recess. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio | |
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 04112011
| April 11, 2011 In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
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| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (87-12, 1 Not Voting) The Senate gave final approval to this bill repealing a provision of the 2010 health care bill requiring businesses to report payments to vendors over $600 to the Internal Revenue Service. The House passed the bill last month. The president is expected to sign it into law. Sen. Rob Portman voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio To ban EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions - Vote Rejected (50-50) During work on the small business bill, the Senate fell short of the 60 votes required to pass this amendment that would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases for the purpose of addressing climate change. The House passed a stand-alone bill later in the week, but its future is unclear at this time. Sen. Rob Portman voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted NO......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Recent House Votes | |
| Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (255-172, 5 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases for the purpose of addressing climate change. A similar measure failed in the Senate earlier in the week. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Net Neutrality Disapproval - Vote Passed (240-179, 13 Not Voting) This resolution would nullify a Federal Communications Commission rule prohibiting broadband Internet service providers from blocking content or traffic. Supporters of the resolution say the FCC does not have the authority to regulate the Internet, while opponents contend the regulations are necessary to provide unfettered access to the Internet. A companion resolution has been introduced in the Senate but its future is unclear. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011 - Vote Passed (348-70, 14 Not Voting) The House passed this one-week appropriations measure, giving negotiators time to draft the full-year appropriations measure. The Senate passed the bill by unanimous consent earlier on Friday night. The president signed the measure into law on Saturday. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Upcoming Votes | |
| FY2011 appropriations - Work could begin Tuesday on the 2011 fiscal year appropriations bill resulting from the deal negotiators struck late last week. FY2012 budget resolution - The House is scheduled to vote on a non-binding resolution that sets spending levels for the 2012 federal budget. | |
Monday, April 04, 2011
Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 04042011
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| April 4, 2011 In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
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| Recent House Votes | |
| The HAMP Termination Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (252-170, 1 Present, 9 Not Voting) The House voted to end the Home Affordable Modification Program, a home foreclosure prevention program that uses Troubled Asset Relief Program money to help homeowners modify their mortgages. The Senate is unlikely to take up the bill. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act - Vote Passed (225-195, 12 Not Voting) The House voted to revive a voucher program that would help low-income Washington D.C. residents send their children to private schools. The bill faces an uncertain future but could be attached to the 2011 spending bill currently being negotiated between the House and Senate. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (223-196, 13 Not Voting) The House passed this bill reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration for four-years. The Senate passed a two-year bill in February. The two chambers will now work out a compromise bill. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Government Shutdown Prevention Act - Vote Passed (221-202, 1 Present, 8 Not Voting) This bill would declare the House-passed spending bill, H.R.1, to be enacted if the Senate does not pass a FY2011 spending bill by April 6. Supporters say the vote highlights the Senate's inability to pass a budget, while opponents say the bill is unconstitutional. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Upcoming Votes | |
| Repeal of 1099 tax reporting rule - H.R.4 The Senate is scheduled to take up this bill that would repeal a tax reporting provision in the healthcare overhaul law that affects business and real estate owners. Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 - H.R.910 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that would prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gas emissions. Net neutrality rule disapproval - H.J.RES.37 This House resolution would overturn a Federal Communications Commission rule regarding "net neutrality." | |
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 03212011
| March 21, 2011 In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
Editor's Note: The Senate is in recess until Monday, March 28, 2011. The House is in recess until Tuesday, March 29, 2011. | |
| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Additional Continuing Appropriations, 2011 - Vote Agreed to (87-13) The Senate gave final approval to the latest short-term continuing resolution, which funds government operations through April 8, 2011. The president signed it into law the next day. Sen. Rob Portman voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Recent House Votes | |
| Additional Continuing Appropriations, 2011 - Vote Passed (271-158, 3 Not Voting) The House passed this short-term continuing resolution funding government operations through April 8, 2011. The measure cuts $6 billion from the current budget. The Senate passed the resolution later in the week. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio NSP Termination Act - Vote Passed (242-182, 8 Not Voting) The House voted to rescind $1 billion in unspent funds designated for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, which provides grants to state and local governments to purchase abandoned or foreclosed houses. The Senate is unlikely to take action on the bill. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio NPR Federal Funding Ban - Vote Passed (228-192, 1 Present, 11 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would prohibit public radio stations from using federal funds to purchase programming content from NPR. The bill is unlikely to see action in the Senate. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Afghanistan Withdrawal resolution - Vote Failed (93-321, 1 Present, 17 Not Voting) The House defeated this resolution calling for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan no later than the end of 2011. Significant troop level reductions are not scheduled until 2014. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
Monday, March 14, 2011
Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 01142011
| March 14, 2011 In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
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| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Patent Reform Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (95-5) The Senate passed this bill that would overhaul the nation's patent system and change the way they are issued and challenged. The House is expected to pass its own patent bill. Sen. Rob Portman voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Vote Rejected (44-56) The Senate rejected this House-passed continuing resolution that would have reduced spending by $57.5 billion over the remainder of the 2011 fiscal year. The current, short-term continuing resolution expires on March 18, 2011. Sen. Rob Portman voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Vote Rejected (42-58) The Senate also rejected a Democratic alternative to the full-year continuing resolution that would have reduced spending by $4.7 billion over the remainder of the 2011 fiscal year. Sen. Rob Portman voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Recent House Votes | |
| FHA Refinance Program Termination Act - Vote Passed (256-171, 5 Not Voting) This bill would end a Federal Housing Administration program that helps homeowners who owe more than their homes are worth refinance their mortgages. The bill is unlikely to see action in the Senate. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Emergency Mortgage Relief Program Termination Act - Vote Passed (242-177, 13 Not Voting) This House bill would terminate the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Emergency Homeowner Loan Program and redirect the unused funds to paying down the national debt. The program provides emergency loans to unemployed homeowners in certain states. The bill is unlikely to see action in the Senate. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio | |
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