Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 10242011

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

Recent Congressional Votes
Senate: Confirmation of John Edgar Bryson to be Secretary of Commerce
Senate: Teachers and First Responders Back to Work Act of 2011
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012

Upcoming Congressional Bills
House: Internal Revenue CodeEditor's Note: The Senate is in recess this week.


Recent Senate Votes
Confirmation of John Edgar Bryson to be Secretary of Commerce - Vote Confirmed (74-26)
The Senate confirmed John Bryson as Secretary of Commerce. Bryson succeeds Gary Locke, who is now the ambassador to China.

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

Teachers and First Responders Back to Work Act of 2011 - Vote Rejected (50-50)
Last week the Senate rejected consideration of this bill that would allocate $30 billion in grants to state and local governments to pay to hire or retain teachers and $5 billion in grants to governments and other groups to pay for law enforcement officers and emergency personnel. This was one component of the president’s broader jobs bill that was rejected earlier in the month.

Sen. Rob Portman voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - Vote Agreed to (82-16, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate reached the necessary 60 votes to end debate on a legislative package that combines the fiscal 2012 Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science (S 1572) and Transportation-HUD (S 1596) appropriations bills. When they return from a weeklong recess, senators will resume consideration of the bill.

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


Upcoming Votes
Internal Revenue Code - H.R.674
The House is scheduled to vote this week on a bill to repeal a 3 percent withholding requirement on government contractor payments.

Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 10172011

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

Recent Congressional Votes
Senate: Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011
Senate: American Jobs Act of 2011
Senate: United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
Senate: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act
Senate: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act
House: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act
House: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act
House: United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
House: EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011

Upcoming Congressional Bills
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012

Editor's Note: The House is in recess this week.
Recent Senate Votes

Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (63-35, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate passed this bill last week that would allow economic sanctions to be placed on China for keeping its currency value artificially low. The House is unlikely to vote on the measure.
Sen. Rob Portman voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

American Jobs Act of 2011 - Vote Rejected (50-49, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate did not reach the necessary 60 votes to end debate on the president’s comprehensive $447 billion jobs bill, effectively tabling the legislation. Parts of the bill will likely be considered in multiple smaller bills.
Sen. Rob Portman voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act - Vote Passed (83-15, 2 Not Voting)
On Wednesday, the Senate voted to implement a trade pact with South Korea. The House approved the bill earlier in the day and the president is expected to sign the bill into law.
Sen. Rob Portman voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Sherrod Brown voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act - Vote Passed (77-22, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate approved a trade pact with Panama. The House passed the bill earlier the same day and the president is expected to sign it into law.
Sen. Rob Portman voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Sherrod Brown voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act - Vote Passed (66-33, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate passed this bill to implement a trade agreement with Colombia. The House approved the bill earlier in the day and the president is expected to sign it into law.
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

United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act - Vote Passed (262-167, 4 Not Voting)
On Wednesday, the House passed this bill to implement a trade pact with Colombia. The Senate approved the bill later in the day and the president is expected to sign it into law.
Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act - Vote Passed (300-129, 4 Not Voting)
The House approved this bill to implement a trade pact with Panama. The Senate approved the bill later in the day and the president is expected to sign it into law.
Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act - Vote Passed (278-151, 4 Not Voting)
The House passed this trade agreement with South Korea. The Senate approved the bill later in the day and the president is expected to sign it into law.
Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (275-142, 16 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that would delay EPA emissions rules for boilers, solid-waste incinerators and process heaters, requiring the EPA to re-propose the rules and finalize them exactly 15 months after the bill’s enactment. The Senate is unlikely to vote on the legislation.
Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - H.R.2112
The Senate is expected to consider a fiscal 2012 appropriations measure that incorporates three spending bills: Agriculture (H.R. 2112), Commerce-Justice-Science (S. 1572) and Transportation-HUD (S. 1596).

Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 09192011

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

Recent Senate Votes

Emergency Supplemental Disaster Relief Appropriations Resolution, 2011 - Vote Agreed to (62-37, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate agreed to add supplemental disaster relief funding to legislation extending the trade sanctions on Myanmar, still commonly known as Burma. The bill, later passed by unanimous consent, would provide $6.9 billion in immediate aid. The vote came after the Senate rejected two proposals to offset the cost of the funding.

Sen. Rob Portman voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (92-6, 2 Not Voting)
On Thursday, the Senate approved this bill to extend FAA programs through January 2012 and surface transportation authorization through March 2012. The House had passed the bill by voice vote earlier in the week. Aviation programs were scheduled to expire on September 16, and highway programs would have expired this week. The president signed the bill on Friday.

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

Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act - Vote Passed (365-54, 12 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill to expand successful charter school programs, the first part of an effort to overhaul and reauthorize the No Child Left Behind Act. The Senate is likely to consider charter school legislation as part of a broader reauthorization of No Child Left Behind rather than as a stand-alone bill.

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act - Vote Passed (238-186, 9 Not Voting)
The House approved this legislation to limit the authority of the National Labor Relations Board. The bill prohibits the board from ordering an employer to restore, shut down or relocate operations. The Senate is unlikely to take up the measure.

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio


Upcoming Votes
Generalized System of Preferences Act - H.R.2832
The Senate is scheduled to vote on this trade preferences bill, which may be used as the legislative vehicle for a restoration of expanded Trade Adjustment Assistance benefits.

Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2012 - H.J.RES.79
This House legislation would fund government operations through November 18. Government programs are currently funded through September 30, when the 2011 fiscal year ends.

Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 - H.R.2401
The House plans to take up this measure that calls for examination of the economic effect of EPA regulations, including those pertaining to greenhouse gas emissions.

Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 07252011

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

Recent Congressional Votes
Senate: Military Construction-VA Appropriations, FY2012
Senate: Motion to Table; Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011
House: Cut, Cap, and Balance Act
House: Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011
House: Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY2012

Upcoming Congressional Bills
House: Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act
House: Interior-Environment Appropriations, FY2012

Recent Senate Votes

Military Construction-VA Appropriations, FY2012 - Vote Passed (97-2, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate passed its version of the military construction and Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations bill for the upcoming fiscal year. The $144 billion bill differs slightly from the House version that passed on June 14. A conference committee will work out a final bill.
Sen. Rob Portman voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Motion to Table; Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011 - Vote Agreed to (51-46, 3 Not Voting)
The Senate agreed to this motion to table the House-passed "Cut, Cap and Balance" debt ceiling and balanced-budget plan. The move essentially kills the bill.
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

Cut, Cap, and Balance Act - Vote Passed (234-190, 8 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that would make a debt ceiling increase contingent on passage of a balanced-budget constitutional amendment. The White House indicated the president would veto it. The Senate rejected the bill later in the week.
Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (241-173, 18 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill to alter the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a mortgage and credit card watchdog group created by the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial overhaul law. The bill would raise the threshold by which the Financial Stability Oversight Council can overturn CFPB regulations and require Senate confirmation of a director before the CFPB can begin operating. The Senate is unlikely to pass the bill.
Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY2012 - Vote Passed (252-159, 21 Not Voting)
This $3.3 billion bill would fund the legislative branch in the upcoming fiscal year. It marks a 6.4 percent reduction from the current funding level. It is not clear when the Senate will take up the bill.
Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio


Upcoming Votes

Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act - H.R.2587
The House is scheduled to vote on this bill to restrict certain powers of the National Labor Relations Board.

Interior-Environment Appropriations, FY2012 - H.R.2584
This bill would provide the Department of the Interior and the EPA with $27.5 billion in the upcoming fiscal year.

Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 07182011

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

Recent Congressional Votes
House: Better Use of Light Bulbs Act
House: Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011
House: Energy-Water Appropriations, FY2012

Upcoming Congressional Bills
Senate: Military Construction-VA Appropriations, FY2012
House: Cut, Cap and Balance Act of 2011
House: Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011
House: Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY2012

Recent House Votes

Better Use of Light Bulbs Act - Vote Failed (233-193, 1 Present, 4 Not Voting)
The House rejected this bill that would have repealed energy efficiency standards that are expected to lead to a phaseout of the traditional incandescent light bulb. A two-thirds vote was necessary to pass the bill under suspension of the rules. The bill is likely to come up again under a rule or as part of another bill.
Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (239-184, 8 Not Voting)
This House bill would limit the EPA’s authority to override a state’s water pollution standards in favor of stricter standards. It is unclear if the Senate will take up the bill. The White House has issued a veto threat.
Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

Energy-Water Appropriations, FY2012 - Vote Passed (219-196, 16 Not Voting)
The House passed this 2012 fiscal year spending bill that would provide $30.6 billion to the Department of Energy, the Army Corps of Engineers and various water projects. The Senate has not written its version of the bill yet.
Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio


Upcoming Votes

Military Construction-VA Appropriations, FY2012 - H.R.2055
The Senate is scheduled to work on this $144 billion bill funding the Department of Veterans Affairs and military construction projects in the upcoming fiscal year.

Cut, Cap and Balance Act of 2011 - H.R.2560
The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that would put caps on spending and raise the debt limit if Congress submits a balanced-budget constitutional amendment to the states.

Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 - H.R.1315
This House bill would make it easier to overturn rules and regulations issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY2012 - H.R.2551
The House is set to take up this bill funding House and Senate operations and salaries in the upcoming fiscal year.

Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 07112011

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

Recent Congressional Votes
House: Fiscal 2012 Defense Appropriations

Upcoming Congressional Bills
Senate: High earners and the deficit
House: Fiscal 2012 Energy-Water Appropriations
House: Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011
House: Better Use of Light Bulbs Act
House: Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011
Recent House Votes

Fiscal 2012 Defense Appropriations - Vote Passed (336-87, 8 Not Voting)
The House passed this $649.2 billion bill to fund the Defense Department in the next fiscal year. The bill marks a $17 billion increase over the 2011 spending level. The Senate is expected to work on its version of the bill later in the summer.

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio


Upcoming Votes
High earners and the deficit - S.1323
This sense of the Senate bill says that any budget deficit agreement should require taxpayers who earn more than $1 million to contribute more to deficit reduction.

Fiscal 2012 Energy-Water Appropriations - H.R.2354
The House is scheduled to take up this $30.7 billion bill funding the Energy Department and other water projects for the upcoming fiscal year.

Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011 - H.R.1309
This House bill would reauthorize and overhaul the National Flood Insurance Program.

Better Use of Light Bulbs Act - H.R.2417
The House is scheduled to vote on this bill to repeal a provision of the 2007 energy law that created minimum efficiency standards for the incandescent light bulb.

Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011 - H.R.2018
The House may consider this bill that would prevent the EPA from enforcing new water pollutant rules where a state has already acted.

Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 06272011

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In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011 Senate: Confirmation of David H. Petraeus to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Upcoming Congressional Bills Senate: Libya authorization House: FY2012 Defense Appropriations House: Fiscal 2012 Energy-Water Appropriations House: Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011

Recent Senate Votes

Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (79-20, 1 Not Voting) This bill would reduce the number of executive branch appointees requiring Senate approval. Its future in the House is unclear. Sen. Rob Portman voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Confirmation of David H. Petraeus to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency - Vote Confirmed(94-0, 6 Not Voting) Army Gen. David H. Petraeus was confirmed to be the new CIA director. Petraeus, currently the commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, is expected to begin work in September. Sen. Rob Portman voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Libya authorization - S.J.RES.20 The Senate is scheduled to debate this resolution authorizing limited use of the U.S. military in Libya. FY2012 Defense Appropriations - H.R.2219 The House is scheduled to work on this $650 billion bill funding Defense Department operations for the upcoming fiscal year. Fiscal 2012 Energy-Water Appropriations - H.R.2354 The House may also take up this $30.7 billion bill funding the Energy Department and other water projects for the upcoming fiscal year. Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011 - H.R.1309 This House bill would reauthorize and overhaul the National Flood Insurance Program.

Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 06272011

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In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Confirmation of Leon E. Panetta to be Secretary of Defense House: Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011 House: America Invents Act House: Authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya House: To limit the use of funds to support NATO Operation Unified Protector with respect to Libya Upcoming Congressional Bills Senate: Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011 Editor's Note: The House is in recess this week.

Recent Senate Votes

Confirmation of Leon E. Panetta to be Secretary of Defense - Vote Confirmed (100-0) Current CIA Director Leon E. Panetta was confirmed to be the next Secretary of Defense. Panetta succeeds Secretary Robert Gates, who is retiring at the end of June. 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

Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (253-166, 12 Not Voting) This House bill would require the EPA to complete action within six months on air pollution permit applications for offshore oil and gas drilling. A companion measure has been introduced in the Senate but its future is unclear. The administration opposes the bill. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio America Invents Act - Vote Passed (304-117, 10 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would make changes to the patent system. The Senate passed its version of the bill in March 2011. Negotiators will likely meet this summer to work out a compromise bill. The administration has expressed support for the House bill. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya- Vote Failed (123-295, 13 Not Voting) The House rejected a resolution that would have authorized the use of U.S. military force in Libya for one year. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio To limit the use of funds to support NATO Operation Unified Protector with respect to Libya - VoteFailed (180-238, 13 Not Voting) The House rejected this bill that would have defunded U.S. military involvement in NATO activities in Libya. U.S. participation would have been restricted to support operations such as intelligence, surveillance, and search and rescue. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011 - S.679 The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill to reduce the number of executive branch appointments that require Senate confirmation.

Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 06202011

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In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Ethanol subsidies amendment House: Military Construction-Veterans Affairs Appropriations, FY2012 House: Agriculture Appropriations, FY2012 Upcoming Congressional Bills Senate: Nomination of Leon E. Panetta to be Defense Secretary Senate: Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011 Senate: Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011 House: Defense Appropriations House: America Invents Act

Recent Senate Votes

Ethanol subsidies amendment - Vote Agreed to (73-27) During work on the Economic Development Administration bill, the Senate adopted this amendment to eliminate a tax credit refiners receive for adding ethanol to gasoline and a tariff on imported ethanol. Sen. Rob Portman voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Military Construction-Veterans Affairs Appropriations, FY2012 - Vote Passed (411-5, 16 Not Voting) The House passed this $143.9 billion bill that would fund the Veterans Affairs Department and the Defense Department’s construction activities for the upcoming fiscal year. The bill marks a two percent increase over the current year’s level. The Senate has not yet begun work on its version of the bill. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Agriculture Appropriations, FY2012 - Vote Passed (217-203, 12 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would provide $125.5 billion in the upcoming fiscal year for the Agriculture Department. The bill would cut discretionary spending by thirteen percent over the current amount and increase mandatory spending by three percent. The Senate has not yet begun work on its version of the bill. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Nomination of Leon E. Panetta to be Defense Secretary - The Senate has a Tuesday vote scheduled on the nomination of Leon Panetta, the current CIA Director, to be the new Defense Secretary. Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011 - S.679 This bill would reduce the number of executive branch appointments that require Senate confirmation. Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011 - S.782 The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill that would authorize $500 million annually over the next 5 years for the Economic Development Administration. Defense Appropriations - H.R.2219 The House is scheduled to work on this bill that would provide the Defense Department with $648.7 billion for the 2012 fiscal year. America Invents Act - H.R.1249 The House may also take up this bill that would overhaul the U.S. patent system.

Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 06122011

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In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes House: Debt Limit Increase House: Homeland Security Appropriations, FY 2012 House: Use of Ground Forces in Libya House: Libya Troop Withdrawal Upcoming Congressional Bills Senate: Nomination of Donald B. Verrilli, Jr. to be Solicitor General Editor's Note: The House is in recess this week.

Recent House Votes

Debt Limit Increase - Vote Failed (97-318, 7 Present, 9 Not Voting) The House rejected this bill to raise the public debt limit by $2.4 trillion. The government is expected to hit the current $14.3 trillion debt ceiling by August 2, 2011. Negotiations between the White House and congressional leaders are ongoing. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Homeland Security Appropriations, FY 2012 - Vote Passed (231-188, 13 Not Voting) This bill would provide the Department of Homeland Security with $42.3 billion in funding for the upcoming fiscal year. The total is 2.6% less than the current fiscal year. The bill includes $1 billion in emergency spending for disaster aid. Senate appropriators have not drafted their version of the bill yet. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Use of Ground Forces in Libya - Vote Passed (268-145, 1 Present, 18 Not Voting) The House passed this resolution stating the chamber’s opposition to deploying ground forces in Libya and requiring President Obama to report the strategy for U.S. involvement in combat operations in Libya to Congress within 14 days. The resolution is non-binding. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Libya Troop Withdrawal - Vote Failed (148-265, 19 Not Voting) The House failed to pass this resolution that would have forced the withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from Libya within 15 days. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Nomination of Donald B. Verrilli, Jr. to be Solicitor General - The Senate is scheduled to take up the nomination of Donald Verrilli to be the government’s top lawyer before the Supreme Court.