Voting Records
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| January 30, 2012 In this MegaVote for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
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| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Debt limit disapproval - Vote Rejected (44-52, 4 Not Voting) The Senate rejected this House resolution to block a $1.2 trillion increase in the $15.2 trillion debt ceiling. The increase automatically took effect on January 27, 2012. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted Not Voting......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Recent House Votes | |
| Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act - Vote Passed (408-0, 25 Not Voting) The House passed this bill to change the definition of “ultralight” aircraft in the anti-smuggling statute in order to increase penalties for using them to smuggle drugs. The Senate cleared the measure for the president the next day by unanimous consent. It was the last bill sponsored by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords before her resignation from Congress. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Upcoming Votes | |
| Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act of 2012 - S.2038 The Senate is scheduled to take up this bill to ban members and aides from trading stocks using information learned through the course of their duties. Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011 - H.R.1173 The House is scheduled to take up this bill repealing the CLASS Act, a provision in the health care law intended to provide long-term care to seniors. Pro-Growth Budgeting Act of 2011 - H.R.3582 This House bill would require the Congressional Budget Office to take into account the effect a bill might have on the economy when analyzing a bill. Baseline Reform Act of 2011 - H.R.3578 This House bill would stop the Congressional Budget Office from incorporating inflation projections into their bill analysis. | |
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| January 23, 2012 In this MegaVote for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
Editor's Note: President Obama is scheduled to deliver the State of the Union address on Tuesday, January 24 at 9 pm EST. | |
| Recent House Votes | |
| Debt limit disapproval - Vote Passed (239-176, 2 Present, 16 Not Voting) The House voted to block a $1.2 trillion increase in the $15.2 trillion debt ceiling. With the Senate unlikely to approve a similar measure, the increase will automatically take effect January 27, 2012. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
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| December 23, 2011 In this MegaVote for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
Editor's Note: The First Session of the 112th Congress has come to a close. The House is scheduled to convene the Second Session on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. The Senate is scheduled to convene on Monday, January 23, 2012. | |
| Recent House Votes | |
| Motion to go to conference; Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (229-193, 11 Not Voting) With this vote, the House rejected the Senate's two-month extension of the Social Security payroll tax reduction and requested a conference to consider a yearlong extension. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) stated he would not call the Senate back into session. The standoff ended later in the week when the House agreed to pass the two-month bill and the Senate agreed to name conferees to work out a yearlong extension. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
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| December 19, 2011 In this MegaVote for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
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| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Balanced Budget Amendment - Vote Rejected (21-79) The Senate rejected the Democratic balanced-budget amendment that would have taken Social Security off the books and prohibited Congress from cutting taxes for millionaires if the cut increased the deficit. A two-thirds majority is needed in both chambers to send constitutional amendments to the states for ratification. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Balanced Budget Amendment - Vote Rejected (47-53) The Senate rejected the Republican balanced-budget amendment proposal that would have required a two-thirds majority in both chambers to increase taxes and limited federal spending to 18 percent of the country’s economic output. The August debt limit law required both chambers to consider balanced-budget amendments before the end of the year. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Defense Authorization, FY2012 - Vote Agreed to (86-13, 1 Not Voting) The Senate cleared this $662 billion measure for the president that authorizes defense policies for the current fiscal year. The House passed the bill the previous day. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Reid-McConnell Amdt.; Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 - Vote Agreed to (89-10, 1 Not Voting) The Senate approved this amendment to H.R.3630 that replaces the House bill with the Senate’s compromise bill. The amended bill would extend by 2 months the Social Security payroll tax cut and benefits for the long-term unemployed. The deal also includes a provision directing the White House to expedite the decision on the construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline. The bill subsequently passed by unanimous consent. It is unclear as of press time if the House will pass the Senate bill. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2012 - Vote Passed (72-27, 1 Not Voting) The Senate cleared this bill to provide $8.6 billion in disaster relief and to combat Social Security fraud, sending it to the president for his signature. The House passed this bill the previous day. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Military Construction-VA Appropriations, FY2012 - Vote Agreed to (67-32, 1 Not Voting) The Senate gave final approval to the conference report for this $915 billion "megabus" spending bill that provides funds for the rest of the fiscal year for the remaining nine annual appropriations bills. The nine bills are the Military Construction-VA, Defense, Energy-Water, Financial Services, Homeland Security, Interior-Environment, Labor-HHS-Education, Legislative Branch and State-Foreign Operations appropriations bills. The House passed the bill the previous day. The president is expected to sign the bill. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES ......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Recent House Votes | |
| Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (234-193, 6 Not Voting) The House passed this Republican version of the payroll tax extension bill. The bill would extend the Social Security payroll tax cut for one year, prevent Medicare payments to doctors from being cut more than 27 percent, and overhaul the unemployment benefits program. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) called the bill "dead on arrival" in the Senate. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Iran Sanctions - Vote Passed (410-11, 12 Not Voting) The House voted to strengthen sanctions against Iran that are intended to deny the regime resources to develop nuclear weapons. The Senate is unlikely to pass the bill. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Defense Authorization, FY2012 - Vote Passed (283-136, 14 Not Voting) The House passed this $662 billion measure that authorizes defense policies for the current fiscal year. The Senate cleared the measure for the president the next day. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Intelligence Authorization, FY2012 - Vote Passed (396-23, 14 Not Voting) The House gave final approval to this bill authorizing funds for 16 intelligence agencies for the current fiscal year. The amount is classified, but it is estimated to be around $78.6 billion. The Senate passed the bill on December 14 by unanimous consent. The president is expected to sign it. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Military Construction-VA Appropriations, FY2012 - Vote Passed (296-121, 16 Not Voting) The House passed the conference report for this $915 billion "megabus" spending bill that provides funds for the rest of the fiscal year for the remaining nine annual appropriations bills. The nine bills are the Military Construction-VA, Defense, Energy-Water, Financial Services, Homeland Security, Interior-Environment, Labor-HHS-Education, Legislative Branch and State-Foreign Operations appropriations bills. The Senate gave final approval to the bill the next day. The president is expected to sign it into law. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2012 - Vote Passed (351-67, 15 Not Voting) The House passed this $8.6 billion bill to provide additional disaster relief funds to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers and to combat Social Security waste. The Senate passed the bill the next day, sending it to the President. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO......send e-mail or see bio ......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Upcoming Votes | |
| Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 - H.R.3630 The House is scheduled to vote Monday night on the Senate version of the payroll tax extension bill. | |
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| December 12, 2011 In this MegaVote for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
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| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Cloture on the Nomination of Richard Cordray to be Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection - Vote Rejected (53-45, 1 Present, 1 Not Voting) The Senate failed to reach the sixty votes needed to move forward on the nomination of Richard Cordray to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The CFPB, which was created by the Dodd-Frank financial regulatory overhaul, is responsible for overseeing financial products like home loans and credit cards. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Motion to Proceed; Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2011 - Vote Rejected (50-48, 2 Not Voting) The Senate rejected a motion to move forward on this Democratic proposal to reduce the employee share of the payroll tax from 4.2 to 3.1 percent for 2012. The employer share would stay at 6.2 percent. The payroll tax funds the Social Security trust fund. A law passed in December 2010 is set to expire at the end of 2011 that reduced the employee share from 6.2 to 4.2 percent. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Motion to Proceed; Temporary Tax Holiday and Government Reduction Act - Vote Rejected (22-76, 2 Not Voting) The Senate rejected a motion to move forward on this Republican proposal to freeze the employee share of the payroll tax at 4.2 percent. The proposal offsets the cost by freezing federal pay and reducing the federal workforce by attrition. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Recent House Votes | |
| Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (241-184, 8 Not Voting) This bill would require congressional approval of federal regulations that are expected to cost the economy $100 million or more or have a significant effect on consumer prices. Currently, regulations take effect unless both Congress and the president approve a resolution disapproving of them. The White House opposes the bill. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (268-150, 15 Not Voting) This House-passed bill would prevent the EPA from revising air standards concerning dust from farm operations for one year. The Senate is unlikely to take up the bill. The White House has also issued a veto threat. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Upcoming Votes | |
| Payroll tax cut extension - H.R.3630 The House is expected to take up a payroll tax bill this week. Defense authorization - H.R.1540 Congress may wrap up work on the conference report for the 2012 fiscal year defense authorization bill. Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2012 - H.R.2055 Congress may also wrap up work on this $900 billion omnibus spending package that combines the nine remaining annual appropriations bills. The current stopgap spending bill runs out December 16. | |
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| December 5, 2011 In this MegaVote for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
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| Recent Senate Votes | |
| National Defense Authorization Act, FY2012 - Vote Passed (93-7) The Senate passed this bill authorizing $662 billion in defense spending for the current fiscal year. The bill contains provisions requiring suspected terrorists to be held in military custody and places sanctions on Iran. The House passed its version of the bill in May. A conference committee will meet to work out a compromise bill. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Recent House Votes | |
| Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act - Vote Passed (235-188, 10 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would build in a waiting period between the time workers file petitions to unionize and the time the vote occurs. The Senate is unlikely to take up the measure. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio To reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions and by terminating the Election Assistance Commission - Vote Passed (235-190, 8 Not Voting) This House bill would terminate taxpayer funding of presidential campaigns and conventions. Public funding began in 1976. The bill would also eliminate the Election Assistance Commission, which was established in 2002 to help states to update their voting machines. The Senate is unlikely to take up the measure. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (263-159, 11 Not Voting) This bill would allow the Small Business Administration to intervene in the regulatory process when small businesses are affected. The Senate is unlikely to act on the measure, which is also opposed by the White House. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Regulatory Accountability Act - Vote Passed (253-167, 13 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would require federal agencies to choose the "least costly" option when writing new federal regulations. Agencies would also be required to provide indirect cost estimates and predictions of job gains or losses. The White House opposes the bill. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Upcoming Votes | |
| Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011 - H.R.10 This House bill would require congressional approval of regulations estimated to cost more than $100 million per year. Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011 - H.R.1633 The House is scheduled to take up this bill preventing more stringent farm dust regulations from being promulgated. | |
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| November 21, 2011 In this MegaVote for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
Editor's Note: The Senate and House are in recess this week. | |
| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations - Vote Agreed to (70-30) The Senate gave final approval to this "minibus" spending bill that combines the 2012 fiscal year Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Transportation-HUD appropriations bills. The bill also contains a continuing resolution to keep the rest of the government funded through December 16. The president signed the bill into law the next day. The nine remaining annual appropriations bills may be combined into one bill after the Thanksgiving recess. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Recent House Votes | |
| National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (272-154, 7 Not Voting) This House bill would allow citizens with a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun across state lines. The bill's future in the Senate is unclear. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations - Vote Passed (298-121, 14 Not Voting) The House passed the conference report for this "minibus" spending bill that combines the 2012 fiscal year Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Transportation-HUD appropriations bills. The bill also contains a continuing resolution to keep the rest of the government funded through December 16. The Senate passed the bill later in the day, clearing it for the president. The nine remaining annual appropriations bills may be combined into one bill after the Thanksgiving recess. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States - Vote Failed (261-165, 8 Not Voting) The House fell 23 votes short of the two-thirds majority needed to pass this balanced-budget constitutional amendment. Under the terms of the August debt limit law, both chambers are required to consider a balanced-budget amendment by the end of 2011. The Senate is expected to consider the proposal in December. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
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| November 14, 2011 In this MegaVote for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
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| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Motion to Proceed; Net Neutrality disapproval - Vote Rejected (46-52, 2 Not Voting) The Senate rejected a move to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission’s "net neutrality" rule from taking effect on November 20. The rule will prohibit broadband service providers from blocking content or applications. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Motion to Proceed; Cross-border air pollution rule disapproval - Vote Rejected (41-56, 3 Not Voting) The Senate rejected this move to nullify an Environmental Protection Agency rule on cross-state air pollution targeting emissions from power plants. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Government Contractor Withholding Repeal Act - Vote Passed (95-0, 1 Present, 4 Not Voting) The Senate voted to repeal a requirement that government agencies withhold 3 percent of payments to government contractors. The chamber amended the bill to give tax credits to companies that hire unemployed veterans. The House is expected to take up the amended bill after the Veterans Day recess. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Upcoming Votes | |
| Energy-Water, Financial Services, State-Foreign Operations appropriations - H.R.2354 The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill combining the 2012 Energy-Water, Financial Services, and State-Foreign Operations appropriations bills. Government Contractor Withholding Repeal Act - H.R.674 The House is scheduled to take up the amended version of the bill to repeal a 3 percent withholding requirement on government contractor payments. The Senate amended the bill to include tax credits for companies hiring unemployed veterans. Coast Guard authorization - H.R.2838 The House is also scheduled to work on this three-year Coast Guard authorization bill. Balanced-budget amendment to the Constitution - H.J.RES.2 The House may also take up this balanced-budget constitutional amendment. National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 - H.R.822 This House bill would allow citizens with permits to carry concealed firearms in their home states to carry the firearm in other states. | |
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| November 7, 2011 In this MegaVote for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
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Editor's Note: The House is not in session this week. | |
| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations - Vote Passed (69-30, 1 Not Voting) The Senate passed this “minibus” bill making appropriations for the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development. The bill provides the five departments with $128 billion in discretionary funds for the 2012 fiscal year, which began on October 1, 2011. House and Senate conferees have begun meeting to work out a compromise bill. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Motion to Proceed; Rebuild America Jobs Act - Vote Rejected (51-49) The Senate fell short of the 60 vote threshold needed to move forward on this part of the president’s jobs bill that would have provided $60 billion for transportation projects and created a national infrastructure bank. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Motion to Proceed; Long-Term Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011 - Vote Rejected (47-53) The Senate also fell short of the 60 votes needed to move forward on the Republican alternative that would have reauthorized highway programs for two years and overhauled certain regulations. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Upcoming Votes | |
| Government Contractor Withholding Repeal Act - H.R.674 The Senate is scheduled to take up this House bill to repeal a 3 percent withholding requirement on government contractor payments. Fiscal 2012 Appropriations - H.R.2354 The Senate is also scheduled to begin work on this bill combining the 2012 Energy-Water, Financial Services, and State-Foreign Operations appropriations bills. Net neutrality disapproval - S.J.RES.6 This Senate resolution would disapprove of the Federal Communications Commission’s "net neutrality" regulations adopted in December 2010. | |
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In this MegaVote for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
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| Recent House Votes | |
| Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act - Vote Passed (235-186, 12 Not Voting) The House passed this bill to transfer a parcel of federal land near Superior, AZ to Resolution Copper Mining. The Senate is unlikely to approve the measure. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Modify Income Calculation for Eligibility for Certain Health Programs - Vote Passed (262-157, 14 Not Voting) This House bill would take into account a person’s Social Security benefits when determining eligibility for government health care programs. The 2010 health care law excludes Social Security when calculating eligibility. The bill is intended to pay for revenue lost due to H.R.674. The White House supports this measure. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Government Contractor Withholding Repeal Act - Vote Passed (405-16, 12 Not Voting) The House voted to repeal a requirement that government agencies withhold 3 percent of payments to government contractors. The bill will be paired with H.R.2576 and sent to the Senate. The White House has also expressed support for the withholding measure. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Upcoming Votes | |
| FY2012 Appropriations - H.R.2112 The Senate is scheduled to work on this "Minibus" bill that combines the fiscal 2012 Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science (S 1572) and Transportation-HUD (S 1596) appropriations bills. Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act - H.R.2930 This House bill would allow start-ups to raise $1 million without having to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or $2 million if they provide audited financial statements. | |
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In this MegaVote for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
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Editor'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. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson 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. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......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. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson 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. | |
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In this MegaVote for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
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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. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson 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. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......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. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......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. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......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. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......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). | |
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In this MegaVote for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes
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| Recent House Votes | |
| Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 - Vote Passed (352-66, 15 Not Voting) The House gave final approval to this measure that funds the government through November 18 at the level agreed to in the August debt limit law. The new fiscal year began on October 1 with none of the annual spending bills completed. President Obama signed the bill into law the next day. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (262-161, 10 Not Voting) The House voted to delay the EPA’s implementation of air pollution rules for cement plants by 15 months. The Senate is unlikely to take up the bill. The White House has also threatened to veto the bill. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Upcoming Votes | |
| Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 - S.1619 This Senate bill would allow economic sanctions to be placed on China for keeping its currency value artificially low. American Jobs Act of 2011 - S.1660 The Senate is scheduled to work on the president’s $447 billion jobs bill. EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 - H.R.2250 This House bill would delay EPA rules on industrial boilers. United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act - H.R.3078 The House is scheduled to vote on implementing a trade pact with Colombia. United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act - H.R.3079 The House is scheduled to vote on implementing a trade pact with Panama. United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act - H.R.3080 The House is scheduled to vote on implementing a trade pact with South Korea. | |
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| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (70-27, 3 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill that would provide additional assistance to workers affected by foreign trade agreements. It would also revive the Generalized System of Preferences program that is intended to help developing countries expand their trade. Speaker John Boehner said the House will consider the bill if the president submits trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea to Congress. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Recent House Votes | |
| Short-Term Continuing Appropriations - Vote Passed (219-203, 11 Not Voting) This bill would fund the government through the first seven weeks of the 2012 fiscal year, which starts on October 1. The bill offsets an increase in federal disaster aid by reducing funding for two Energy Department loan programs. The Senate subsequently rejected the bill and scheduled a vote on an alternate version this week. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Cumulative Regulatory Analysis - Vote Passed (249-169, 15 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would delay the EPA’s implementation of two air pollution regulations. The bill also requires the president to establish a commission to report on the cost of certain EPA regulations. The Senate is unlikely to take up the bill. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Upcoming Votes | |
| Short-Term Continuing Appropriations - H.R.2608 On Monday, the Senate is scheduled to consider a continuing resolution without the House-passed disaster aid spending offsets. Both chambers are likely to recess for the week after the bill is completed. | |
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| 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. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......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. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson 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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......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. | |
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Recent Congressional Votes
Upcoming Congressional Bills
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| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Leahy-Smith America Invents Act - Vote Passed (89-9, 2 Not Voting) The Senate gave final approval to this bill that would change the way patents are awarded from “first to invent” to “first to file.” The overhaul is intended to speed up the process of awarding patents. The House passed the bill in June. President Obama is expected to sign it into law. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Motion to Proceed; Debt limit disapproval - Vote Rejected (45-52, 3 Not Voting) The Senate rejected this motion to take up a resolution that would have disapproved a $500 billion debt limit increase. Under the budget law enacted on August 2, the debt limit was increase by $400 billion. A second increase of $500 billion will take effect unless Congress passes a disapproval measure. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Recent House Votes | |
| Intelligence Authorization Act, FY 2012 - Vote Passed (384-14, 33 Not Voting) This House bill would authorize spending for the 16 intelligence agencies in the upcoming fiscal year. The cost of the bill is classified. The Senate is expected to take up the bill later this year. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Upcoming Votes | |
| Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 - H.R.__ Both chambers are expected to work on bills to extend authorizations for the Federal Aviation Administration and highway funding. Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act - H.R.2218 This House bill would encourage the expansion and replication of successful charter school models. Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act - H.R.2587 The House may take up this bill that would limit the authority of the National Labor Relations Board to rule on issues of where a company locates its facilities. | |
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Editor's Note: The August recess has begun now that the debt limit debate is over. The Senate is scheduled to return on September 6. The House is scheduled to return on September 7.
Recent Senate Votes
Confirmation of Robert S. Mueller III to be Director of the FBI - Vote Confirmed (100-0)
The Senate agreed to extend the term of Federal Bureau of Investigation director Robert S. Mueller III through September 4, 2013. The FBI director is limited to one 10-year term and Mueller’s term began in August 2001. The president signed legislation earlier in the week to allow Mueller to serve an additional two years.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Budget Control Act of 2011 - Vote Agreed to (74-26)
The Senate gave final approval to this bill to raise the debt limit by at least $2.1 trillion and cut spending by as much as $2.4 trillion over the next ten years. President Obama signed the bill into law a short time later.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Recent House Votes
North American-Made Energy Security Act - Vote Passed (279-147, 1 Present, 5 Not Voting)
This House bill would require the White House to decide by November 1 whether to allow construction of a 1,700 mile oil pipeline running from Canada to U.S. refineries in the Midwest and Gulf Coast. The application to build the pipeline was made nearly three years ago. The White House said the State Department is committed to completing its review by the end of the year and called the bill "unnecessary."
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Budget Control Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (269-161, 3 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that raises the debt limit, caps discretionary spending for ten years, establishes a bipartisan committee to identify additional spending cuts, and requires a vote on a balanced budget amendment to the constitution. The Senate gave final approval to the bill the next day, clearing it for the president.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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.
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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.
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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.
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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.
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Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011 - H.R.1309
This House bill would reauthorize and overhaul the National Flood Insurance Program.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011 - H.R.1309
This House bill would reauthorize and overhaul the National Flood Insurance Program.
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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
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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. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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To limit the use of funds to support NATO Operation Unified Protector with respect to Libya - Vote Failed (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. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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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.
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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. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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.
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Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011 - S.679
This bill would reduce the number of executive branch appointments that require Senate confirmation.
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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.
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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.
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America Invents Act - H.R.1249
The House may also take up this bill that would overhaul the U.S. patent system.
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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.
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Recent Senate Votes
FY2012 House Budget Resolution - Vote Rejected (40-57, 3 Not Voting)
The Senate rejected a motion to proceed to consideration of the House-passed 2012 fiscal year budget resolution.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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President’s FY2012 Budget Resolution - Vote Rejected (0-97, 3 Not Voting)
The Senate rejected a motion to proceed to consideration of the president’s budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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Patriot Act Extensions - Vote Agreed to (72-23, 5 Not Voting)
The Senate passed this bill extending certain provisions of the Patriot Act until June 1, 2015. The bill, S. 990, originally reauthorized some small business programs but with the Patriot Act provisions due to expire at the end of the day, the Senate used it as the vehicle to pass the extension. The House passed the bill a few hours later and President Obama signed it into law before the end of the day.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Recent House Votes
National Defense Authorization Act, FY2012 - Vote Passed (322-96, 13 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill authorizing $690.1 billion in defense spending for the upcoming fiscal year. The Senate is expected to take up its version of the bill this summer.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Patriot Act Extensions - Vote Passed (250-153, 28 Not Voting)
The House gave final approval to this bill extending certain provisions of the Patriot Act until June 1, 2015. The bill, S. 990, originally reauthorized some small business programs but with the Patriot Act provisions due to expire at the end of the day, the Senate used it as the vehicle to pass the extension. President Obama signed the bill into law before the end of the day.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Upcoming Votes
Raising the debt limit - H.R.1954
The House is scheduled to vote on this bill to increase the debt limit.
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Ending military operations in Libya - H.CON.RES.51
This House resolution would direct the president to remove U.S. forces from Libya.
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FY2012 Homeland Security Appropriations - H.R.2017
The House is set to take up this bill funding the Department of Homeland Security for the upcoming fiscal year.
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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. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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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.
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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.
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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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Recent Senate Votes
Cloture Motion; James M. Cole to be Deputy Attorney General - Vote Rejected (50-40, 10 Not Voting)
The Senate fell short of the 60 votes needed to end debate and move to a final vote on the nomination of James M. Cole to be deputy attorney general. Cole was given a recess appointment in December 2010.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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Recent House Votes
Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act - Vote Passed (263-163, 5 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that would expedite the permitting process for lessees seeking to drill for oil and natural gas in the Gulf of Mexico. The Interior Department would be required to review applications within 30 days, with the option of extending the review period to 60 days. The Senate is unlikely to take up the bill.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Reversing President Obama’s Offshore Moratorium Act - Vote Passed (243-179, 9 Not Voting)
This House bill would require the Interior Department to open certain unused areas of the Outer Continental Shelf for oil and natural gas drilling. The bill is unlikely to advance in the Senate.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 - Vote Passed (392-15, 24 Not Voting)
The House approved this bill authorizing intelligence-related programs for the current fiscal year. Funding levels authorized for the 16 intelligence gathering agencies are classified, but it is estimated to be around $80 billion. The Senate version of the bill is currently at a standstill.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Upcoming Votes
Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act - S.940
The Senate is expected to vote this week on a bill to end some tax breaks for oil companies that gross over $1 billion.
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Recent Senate Votes
Confirmation John J. McConnell, Jr. of Rhode Island, to be U.S. District Judge - Vote Confirmed (50-44, 5 Not Voting)
The Senate confirmed attorney John J. McConnell to be a district court judge in Rhode Island.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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Recent House Votes
To repeal mandatory funding provided to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges - Vote Passed (238-183, 11 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill to eliminate federal grants to states to set up health insurance exchanges. The grants are part of the 2010 health care bill which requires each state to establish an exchange by 2014. The bill is unlikely to advance in the Senate.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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To repeal mandatory funding for school-based health center construction - Vote Passed (235-191, 6 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that would repeal a section in the 2010 health care bill providing funding for the construction of school-based health centers. The bill is unlikely to advance in the Senate.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act - Vote Passed (251-175, 6 Not Voting)
This bill would prohibit federal funds from being used for abortions, except in the cases of rape, incest or danger to the woman's life. A similar bill has been introduced in the Senate, but it is unlikely to gain any traction.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act - Vote Passed (266-149, 17 Not Voting)
This House bill would require the Interior Department to sell oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of Virginia. The bill's future in the Senate is uncertain.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Upcoming Votes
Intelligence Authorization Act, FY2011 - H.R.754
The House is scheduled to take up this bill funding intelligence-related activities for the current fiscal year.
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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. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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
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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. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011 - H.R.1309
This House bill would reauthorize and overhaul the National Flood Insurance Program.
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In this MegaVote for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
Senate: Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011
Senate: To ban EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions
House: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011
House: Net Neutrality Disapproval
House: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011
Upcoming Congressional Bills
Senate: FY2011 appropriations
House: FY2012 budget resolution
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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. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Upcoming Votes
FY2011 appropriations -
Work could begin Tuesday on the 2011 fiscal year appropriations bill resulting from the deal negotiators struck late last week.
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FY2012 budget resolution -
The House is scheduled to vote on a non-binding resolution that sets spending levels for the 2012 federal budget.
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this MegaVote for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
House: The HAMP Termination Act of 2011
House: Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act
House: FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011
House: Government Shutdown Prevention Act
Upcoming Congressional Bills
Senate: Repeal of 1099 tax reporting rule
House: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011
House: Net neutrality rule disapproval
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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.
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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.
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Net neutrality rule disapproval - H.J.RES.37
This House resolution would overturn a Federal Communications Commission rule regarding "net neutrality."
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n this MegaVote for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
Senate: Patent Reform Act of 2011
Senate: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
Senate: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
House: FHA Refinance Program Termination Act
House: Emergency Mortgage Relief Program Termination Act
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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. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Recent Senate Votes
Short-term Continuing Resolution - Vote Agreed to (91-9)
The Senate gave final approval to this continuing resolution funding government operations through March 18, 2011. Passage of the CR gives lawmakers time to work out a long-term solution to the 2011 fiscal year budget. The president signed it into law later that day.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Recent House Votes
Short-term Continuing Resolution - Vote Passed (335-91, 6 Not Voting)
The House passed this continuing resolution funding government operations through March 18, 2011. Passage of the CR gives lawmakers time to work out a long-term solution to the 2011 fiscal year budget. The president signed it into law the next day.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (314-112, 6 Not Voting)
The House voted to repeal a provision of the 2010 health care bill requiring businesses to report payments to vendors over $600 to the Internal Revenue Service. There is support in the Senate for repeal, but the two chambers disagree on how to offset the cost of repeal.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Upcoming Votes
Patent Reform Act of 2011 - S.23
The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill that would overhaul the nation's patent laws.
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FHA Refinance Program Termination Act - H.R.830
The House is scheduled to take up this bill that would end a Federal Housing Administration program intended to aid homeowners who owe more than their homes are worth.
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Emergency Mortgage Relief Program Termination Act - H.R.836
The House is also expected to take up this bill that would end a Department of Housing and Urban Development program that provides loans to unemployed homeowners facing foreclosure.
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Recent Senate Votes
FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (86-12, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate passed this bill extending some expiring provisions of the Patriot Act for 90 days. The extension allows both chambers more time to work on long-term bills. The House cleared the measure for the president two days later.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act - Vote Passed (87-8, 5 Not Voting)
This $34.6 billion bill reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration for two years and sets aviation policies. The House is working on its own version of the bill that would cover four years.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Recent House Votes
Continuing Resolution, FY2011 - Vote Passed (235-189, 9 Not Voting)
The House passed this long-term CR that would fund government operations through September 30, 2011, the end of the current fiscal year. The bill includes $61.5 billion in spending cuts. The current funding expires on March 4, 2011. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (279-143, 11 Not Voting)
The House gave final approval to this bill extending some expiring provisions of the Patriot Act for 90 days. The original House bill would have extended the provisions to December 8, 2011, but the Senate approved the short-term bill on February 15. Both chambers are working on long-term bills. The president is expected to sign the bill into law.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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In this MegaVote for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
House: Patriot Act Extensions
House: United Nations Tax Equalization Refund Act
Upcoming Congressional Bills
Senate: FAA Reauthorization
House: Patriot Act Extensions
House: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
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Recent House Votes
Patriot Act Extensions - Vote Failed (277-148, 9 Not Voting)
Under a vote that required a two-thirds majority, the House failed to pass this bill that would extend through Dec. 8, 2011, three provisions of the anti-terrorism law known as the Patriot Act. The bill is likely to be voted on this week under regular voting procedures.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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United Nations Tax Equalization Refund Act - Vote Failed (259-169, 6 Not Voting)
Under a vote that required a two-thirds majority, the House failed to pass this bill that would establish as United States policy that the United Nations should return $179 million overpaid into the U.N. Tax Equalization Fund as of Dec. 31, 2009, and that the U.S. should press the U.N. to change its fund assessment procedures to reduce discrepancies. The future of the bill is unclear.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Upcoming Votes
FAA Reauthorization - S.223
The Senate is scheduled to continue work on this bill reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Patriot Act Extensions - H.R.514
The House is expected to vote on this bill that would extend provisions of the Patriot Act.
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Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - H.R.1
The House is scheduled to work on this bill to fund the government for the remainder of fiscal year 2011.
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In this MegaVote for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
Senate: Health Care Repeal
Upcoming Congressional Bills
Senate: FAA Reauthorization
House: Regulation Review
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Recent Senate Votes
Health Care Repeal - Vote Rejected (47-51, 2 Not Voting)
During the debate over the Federal Aviation Administration bill, the Senate rejected this amendment that would have repealed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The text was similar to the bill the House passed on January 19, 2011.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Upcoming Votes
FAA Reauthorization - S.223
The Senate is scheduled to continue work on this bill reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Regulation Review -
The House is scheduled to take up a resolution directing committees to review the impact of federal regulations on the economy.
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In this MegaVote for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
Senate: Secret Holds Elimination
House: Non-Security Discretionary Spending Limit
House: Presidential Campaign Fund Termination
Upcoming Congressional Bills
Senate: FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
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Editor's Note: The House is in recess until Tuesday, February 8, 2011.
Recent Senate Votes
Secret Holds Elimination - Vote Agreed to (92-4, 4 Not Voting)
The Senate spent much of the week debating procedural rules. One of the rule changes the chamber passed was this one that ends the practice of “secret holds,” where a senator anonymously blocks legislation or a nomination. The rule change requires a senator to notify his or her party leader within 2 days of placing a hold.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Recent House Votes
Non-Security Discretionary Spending Limit - Vote Passed (256-165, 13 Not Voting)
The House approved this resolution directing the chair of the Budget Committee to reduce non-security spending to 2008 levels for the remainder of the 2011 fiscal year. The Budget Committee sets spending levels but does not appropriate funds. The continuing resolution currently funding government operations expires on March 4, 2011.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Presidential Campaign Fund Termination - Vote Passed (239-160, 35 Not Voting)
The House voted to end a program put in place in 1976 that provides taxpayer funds to presidential candidates and the major parties for their nominating conventions. The bill's future in the Senate is unclear.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Upcoming Votes
FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act - S.223
The Senate is scheduled to take up this bill reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration.
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In this MegaVote for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
House: Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act
Upcoming Congressional Bills
Senate: Filibuster rules overhaul
House: Non-security spending cuts
House: Presidential election fund
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Editor's Note: NOTE: The Senate and House will meet in a special session January 25, 2011 at 8:35 p.m. to hear President Obama's State of the Union speech.
Recent House Votes
Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act - Vote Passed (245-189, 1 Not Voting)
The House voted to repeal the 2010 health care law. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has vowed to block the bill in the Senate.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Upcoming Votes
Filibuster rules overhaul - S.RES.10
The Senate is scheduled to continue debating this resolution that would overhaul its filibuster rules.
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Non-security spending cuts - H.RES.38
This House resolution would require the Budget committee chairman to reduce non-security related discretionary spending to 2008 levels.
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Presidential election fund - H.R.359
The House is scheduled to consider this bill that would end taxpayer financing of presidential campaigns and party conventions.
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Recent House Votes
Health Care Repeal Rule - Vote Passed (236-181, 2 Present, 15 Not Voting)
The House approved the rules for debating H.R.2, the bill to repeal the 2010 health care law. The rules provide for seven hours of floor debate. The vote on H.R.2, which was scheduled for Jan. 12, was postponed following Saturday’s shootings in Tucson, AZ.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Reducing the amount authorized for salaries and expenses - Vote Passed (408-13, 11 Not Voting)
The House voted to reduce operating expenses for lawmakers and committee offices. Budgets for House salaries and office expenses in 2011 and 2012 will be 5 percent less than the 2010 level.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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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. Lynn Westmoreland voted Not Voting......send e-mail or see bio
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Senators Isakson and Chambliss have both announced that they are voting for the START Treaty with Russia. Most conservatives very strongly oppose this treaty. Our friends at "Let Freedom Ring" had this to say about START:
President Obama's "New START" treaty ought to be called the "Start to Surrender" treaty, because that's what its effect will be. Most Americans don't know how dangerously unequal it is, so let me ask you five quick questions:
Did you know that New START will leave the Russians with thousands more nuclear weapons than we will have because it fails to address their 10-to-1 advantage over us in so-called "tactical" nuclear weapons?
Did you know that these tactical weapons can be more destructive than the bomb that destroyed Hiroshima in World War II? Some may wind up in the hands of the Iranians or North Koreans or some other rogue nation who could launch them on low-tech missiles from freighters off our coasts - with devastating effect.
Did you know that this treaty would effectively give Russia a veto over our ability to improve or expand our missile defense capabilities, unless we got their permission first? President Reagan said that missile defense is essential to protecting us from rogue nations, but New START would restrict this protection.
Does it make sense to turn critical U.S. national security decisions over to the Russians, especially when they have been selling nuclear weapons-related technology and materials to Iran for years?
Don't you think that our fellow citizens would be outraged if they knew these facts about New START?
Our friends at the Heritage Foundation have this to say about START:
Morning Bell: The Ghost of Broken Promises Past
"New START is a bad deal for national security at any time. The Administration still refuses to release the treaty's negotiation records. The Congress elected last month has a far more legitimate claim to approve this treaty than the one sworn into office two years ago, despite Senator John Kerry (D-MA) saying new members don't count. The tax rates have been frozen. The spending has been frozen. This Senate should just leave New START to the next Congress and go home."
Please contact both Senators and express your disappointment with their vote and ask that they change their minds and vote no.
The people made their voice heard loud and clear on November 2nd. The newly elected Senators should make the decision on the SALT Treaty. President Obama and Sen. Reid are pushing to have the SALT Treaty ratified now instead of waiting on the new Congress. Remind Senators Isakson and Chambliss that you are the ones that elect them, not President Obama and others that are pushing this treaty on the American people.
Especially contact their D.C. offices.
Sen. Isakson:
Johnny Isakson, Georgia
120 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Tel: (202) 224-3643 / (202) 224-3643
Fax: (202) 228-0724
Georgia Office
One Overton Park, Suite 970
3625 Cumberland Blvd
Atlanta, GA 30339
Tel: (770) 661-0999 / (770) 661-0999
Fax: (770) 661-0768
Sen. Chambliss:
Augusta Main: 706-650-1555
Fax: 706-650-7985
Macon Main: 478-741-1417
Fax: 478-741-1437
Tollfree: 800-234-4208
Atlanta Main: 770-763-9090
Fax: 770-226-8633
Washington D.C.
416 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Main: 202-224-3521
Fax: 202-224-0103
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Recent Senate Votes
Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 - Vote Agreed to (81-19)
The Senate approved this bill extending the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts that were due to expire at the end of 2010 for another two years. The bill also extends unemployment benefits for 13 months. The House gave final approval to the measure several days later. The president signed the bill into law shortly after House passage.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Cloture Motion; DREAM Act - Vote Rejected (55-41, 4 Not Voting)
The Senate fell short of the votes needed to move forward on this bill that would provide a path to legal status for certain undocumented children brought into the U.S. illegally by their parents. The measure is unlikely to be brought up again in the 111th Congress.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010 - Vote Agreed to (65-31, 4 Not Voting)
The Senate gave final approval to this bill repealing a 1993 law prohibiting homosexuals from serving openly in the military. The president lobbied for repeal and is expected to sign the bill into law.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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Recent House Votes
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (250-175, 9 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill repealing a 1993 law prohibiting homosexuals from serving openly in the military. The Senate passed the bill several days later, clearing it for the president’s signature.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (277-148, 8 Not Voting)
The House gave final approval to this bill extending the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts that were due to expire at the end of 2010 for another two years. The bill also extends unemployment benefits for 13 months. The president signed the bill into law later in the day.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Upcoming Votes
New START Treaty -
The Senate continues work on this treaty with Russia that would limit the size of each country’s nuclear arsenal.
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Continuing Appropriations Act - H.R.3082
Both chambers are expected to take up this continuing resolution to fund government operations through March 2011.
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Recent Senate Votes
Cloture Motion, Defense Authorization Act - Vote Rejected (57-40, 3 Not Voting)
The Senate fell short of the 60 votes needed to move forward on this bill authorizing defense expenditures for the 2011 fiscal year. The bill included a provision that would have repealed the "don’t ask, don’t tell" law. The bill is unlikely to move forward if it includes the "don’t ask" provision. This will be the first time in 49 years a defense authorization bill has not been cleared.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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Recent House Votes
Continuing Resolution - Vote Passed (212-206, 16 Not Voting)
The House passed a long-term continuing resolution to fund government operations through the end of fiscal year 2011 at fiscal year 2010 levels. The overall funding would remain $1.09 trillion, but billions of dollars in program funding would shift. The bill would also include an overhaul of food safety laws and expand Food and Drug Administration enforcement powers. It is unclear at this time whether the Senate will take up this measure. The current continuing resolution expires December 18, 2010.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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DREAM Act - Vote Passed (216-198, 20 Not Voting)
The House passed this measure that would provide a path to legal status for certain undocumented children brought into the U.S. illegally by their parents. Shortly before the vote, the House voted to replace the language of a bill further along in the legislative process with the language of the DREAM Act. The Senate may take up the bill the week of December 13.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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Upcoming Votes
Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 - H.R.4853
This bill is being used as the vehicle to extend the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts. The Senate is scheduled to begin procedural votes this week.
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RSC Update: Monday, December 6, 2010
From the Chairman
A disappointing but not surprising report came out on Friday, showing the unemployment rate rose to 9.8% in November. The smart response to this persistently weak economy is to break down barriers to job creation. Sadly, the lame duck majority is instead trying to create new headwinds.
In both the House and Senate, Democrats voted last week to make many families and small businesses pay higher taxes on income, saving, and investment next year. Conservatives know higher taxes don’t hire people, and we continue to work for a continuation of current law to prevent a tax hike on anyone next year.
The President’s deficit commission also released its recommendations last week. Although the panel did not muster the votes necessary to put the package before Congress, it did present some good ideas and admitted that ObamaCare’s official cost estimates rely on “large phantom savings.” Unfortunately, the package has a fundamental flaw – it tries to make excessive government more manageable instead of returning Washington to the limited role envisioned by our Founders.
The report’s good ideas will still be good ideas in January, of course, and I fully expect they will play a part in House Republicans’ efforts to cut spending and roll back trillion-dollar deficits in the next Congress, without tax increases.
Sincerely,
Congressman Tom Price
Chairman, Republican Study Committee
RSC Media Activity – Republican Study Committee members work hard to ensure that the conservative viewpoint is well-represented in all corners of the media. Visit our Media Center for more.
· Rep. Ed Royce (CA-40): Consequences on the Korean Peninsula; Washington Times, November 29.
· Rep. Chris Lee (NY-27): Try Again for a Real Health Reform Fix; Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, December 5.
· Rep. Paul Ryan (WI-01): Fiscal Reform Must Address Health Care Costs; USA Today, December 6.
House Floor Activity – The following key legislation came through the House of Representatives last week.
· House Democrats voted for legislation which – if it had any chance of passing the Senate – would ensure that many families and small businesses pay higher taxes next year.
· House and Senate Democrats bought themselves more time to pass a final, massive omnibus spending package by enacting a short-term resolution to fund the federal government through December 18.
· The House also voted to censure Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY) and for a child nutrition bill that imposes heavy new burdens on state and local governments while ignoring the serious concerns of local officials.
Outlook – Here is a preview of upcoming Democrat proposals.
· In the House and Senate, Democrats are scrambling to find enough votes to pass the DREAM Act amnesty for illegal immigrants and an omnibus package of more than 100 public lands and water bills.
· The House may consider some form of a Senate bill that raises taxes and gives the FDA expansive powers over how our food is grown and produced. But since the Constitution mandates that all revenue measures originate in the House, the bill would have to be voted on again in the Senate – which may not happen before the lame duck session ends.
· Senate Democrats are also attempting to rush through ratification of an arms-limitation treaty with Russia before the next Congress is seated. RSC Chairman Tom Price (GA-06) and Rep. Trent Franks (AZ-02) have outlined their concerns with the flawed treaty and urged Senators to wait until next year, when the treaty can get the scrutiny it deserves.
RSC Reports
· Each week, the RSC Budget and Spending Taskforce compiles a weekly report on the latest budget and spending news. Additionally, the RSC Money Monitor tracks how bills passed by the House affect authorizations, mandatory spending, and federal government revenue.
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Recent Senate Votes
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act - Vote Passed (73-25, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate passed this bill to overhaul the nation's food safety rules. Shortly after passage, it was pointed out the bill contains revenue raising provisions and the constitution requires bills that raise revenue to originate in the House. At this time, the strategy to move the bill forward was unclear.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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Recent House Votes
Continuing Resolution - Vote Passed (239-178, 16 Not Voting)
The House passed a continuing resolution that funds government operations through December 18, 2010. This is the second CR since the 2011 fiscal year began on October 1, 2010. None of the annual spending bills have been completed yet. The Senate gave final approval to the resolution on December 2, 2010.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (264-157, 13 Not Voting)
The House gave final approval to this ten year, $4.5 billion bill that would increase spending on child nutrition programs. The bill now goes to the president.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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Censure of Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) - Vote Passed (333-79, 21 Not Voting)
The House voted to censure Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) for violating House ethics rules.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Upcoming Votes
DREAM Act of 2010 - S.3992
The Senate is scheduled to take up this bill that would create a path to citizenship for some children of illegal immigrants.
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9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 - H.R.847
The Senate is expected to take up this House-passed bill establishing a medical program and reopening a relief fund for individuals exposed to debris from the September 11 terrorist attacks.
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Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2010 - S.3991
This Senate bill would extend collective bargaining rights to public safety workers in certain states.
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FDA Food Safety Modernization Act - S.510
The House may also work on the food safety bill.
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Continuing Resolution -
The House may take up a continuing resolution to fund government operations through the end of the 2011 fiscal year.
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Recent Senate Votes
Cloture Motion; Paycheck Fairness Act - Vote Rejected (58-41, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate fell short of the 60 votes needed to move forward on this bill that would require employers to demonstrate that any pay disparity between men and women is job-related and not gender-related. The future of the measure is unknown at this time.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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Recent House Votes
Telework Improvements Act - Vote Passed (254-152, 27 Not Voting)
The House gave final approval to this bill that would require federal agencies to establish and implement a telework policy. The president is expected to sign the measure.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted Not Voting......send e-mail or see bio
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Emergency Unemployment Compensation Continuation Act - Vote Failed (258-154, 22 Not Voting)
The House rejected this bill that would have extended federal funding to states for long-term unemployment benefits. A two-thirds majority, or 275 votes, was needed to pass the bill under suspension. The future of the measure is unknown at this time.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted Not Voting......send e-mail or see bio
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Recent Senate Votes
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Reconciliation - Vote Passed (56-43, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate passed the final version of a bill to overhaul the nation’s health care system in March using a procedure known as reconciliation, which allows the Senate to bypass a filibuster with a simple majority. The bill mandates that individuals buy health insurance with exceptions for certain religious groups and those who cannot afford coverage. Those who do not buy insurance will be subject to a tax. Under the bill, beginning in 2014 insurance companies cannot deny coverage based on pre-existing medical conditions, and cannot drop coverage of people who become ill. In addition, a section of the bill makes the federal government the sole originator of student loans.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......Sen. Johnny Isakson voted Not Voting......
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Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Vote Agreed to (60-39)
The Senate passed the final version of the financial regulation reform legislation in July. The bill creates new regulatory procedures to assess risks posed by large financial institutions and facilitate the orderly dissolution of failing firms that pose a threat to the economy. It will also create a new federal agency to oversee consumer financial products, bring the derivatives market under significant federal regulation and give shareholders and regulators greater say on executive pay.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......
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Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act - Vote Agreed to (61-39)
The Senate passed this bill in August to provide $16.1 billion to extend increased Medicaid assistance to states and $10 billion in funding for states to create or retain teachers' jobs. The cost of the programs will be offset by changing foreign tax provisions, ending increased food stamp benefits beginning in April 2014 and rescinding previously enacted spending.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......
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Nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court - Vote Confirmed (63-37)
The Senate confirmed Elena Kagan to be an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in August. The former dean of Harvard Law School, Kagan had served as Obama’s solicitor general since March of 2009 and was the first woman to hold the position. She replaced Justice John Paul Stevens, who had been appointed by President Gerald Ford in 1975.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......
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2011 Defense Authorization, Cloture - Vote Rejected (56-43, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate rejected this attempt to end debate on the 2011 Defense spending bill, which would authorize $725.7 billion in discretionary funding for defense programs. The bill would have also repealed a 1993 law that codified the "don’t ask, don’t tell" policy banning military service by openly gay men and women.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......
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Recent House Votes
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Vote Passed (219-212)
In March, the House passed this bill, which would overhaul the nation's health insurance system and require most individuals to buy health insurance by 2014.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO......
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Patrick Murphy of Pennsylvania Amendment; National Defense Authorization Act, FY2011 - Vote Agreed to (234-194, 10 Not Voting)
During the defense authorization bill debate in May, the House adopted this amendment that would repeal the "don’t ask, don’t tell" law that prohibits openly gay men and women from serving in the military.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO......
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Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Vote Passed (237-192, 4 Not Voting)
The House passed the final version of the financial regulation reform legislation in June.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO......
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Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act - Vote Passed (247-161, 25 Not Voting)
In August, the House passed this bill to provide $16.1 billion to extend increased Medicaid assistance to states and $10 billion in funding for states to create or retain teachers' jobs.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO......
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Recent Senate Votes
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Vote Passed (69-30, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate passed this measure funding government operations through December 3, 2010. The 2011 fiscal year began on October 1, 2010 with none of the annual spending bills completed. The House passed the measure a short time later and President Obama signed it into law on September 30.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......
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Recent House Votes
NASA Authorization Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (304-118, 10 Not Voting)
The House gave final approval to this bill authorizing $58.4 billion in NASA spending over the next three fiscal years. The president is expected to sign the bill which largely follows the administration’s plan for NASA.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO......
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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Vote Passed (228-194, 10 Not Voting)
The House gave final approval to this measure funding government operations through December 3, 2010. The 2011 fiscal year began on October 1, 2010 with none of the annual spending bills completed. The president signed it into law on September 30.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO......
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Recent Senate Votes
Cloture Motion; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 - Vote Rejected (56-43, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate rejected a cloture motion to move forward on this bill authorizing $726 billion for defense programs in fiscal year 2011. The bill contains provisions repealing a 1993 ban on homosexuals serving openly in the armed forces. The legislation is expected to be considered again in a "lame duck" session after November’s election.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......
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Cloture Motion; Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act - Vote Rejected (59-39, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate again rejected a motion to end debate on campaign finance disclosure legislation. The bill’s future is not clear.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......
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Recent House Votes
Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (237-187, 9 Not Voting)
The House passed a bill that would provide for a variety of small-business tax provisions, including a revival of an expired bonus depreciation provision to allow companies to write off assets more quickly. The legislation was sent to the President, who is expected to sign it.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO......
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Upcoming Votes
Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act - S.3816
The Senate is scheduled to work on a bill to give companies a two-year reduction in their share of Social Security payroll taxes for new employees hired to replace workers performing similar duties overseas.
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - H.R.3081
The Senate is also scheduled to work this bill that will likely be the vehicle for a continuing resolution to keep the government funded after Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year.