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In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
Senate: Confirmation of Leon E. Panetta to be Secretary of Defense
House: Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011
House: America Invents Act
House: Authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya
House: To limit the use of funds to support NATO Operation Unified Protector with respect to Libya
Upcoming Congressional Bills
Senate: Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011
Editor's Note: The House is in recess this week.
Recent Senate Votes
Confirmation of Leon E. Panetta to be Secretary of Defense - Vote Confirmed (100-0) Current CIA Director Leon E. Panetta was confirmed to be the next Secretary of Defense. Panetta succeeds Secretary Robert Gates, who is retiring at the end of June. Sen. Patrick Toomey voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Bob Casey voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Recent House Votes
Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (253-166, 12 Not Voting) This House bill would require the EPA to complete action within six months on air pollution permit applications for offshore oil and gas drilling. A companion measure has been introduced in the Senate but its future is unclear. The administration opposes the bill. Rep. Chaka Fattah voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
America Invents Act - Vote Passed (304-117, 10 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would make changes to the patent system. The Senate passed its version of the bill in March 2011. Negotiators will likely meet this summer to work out a compromise bill. The administration has expressed support for the House bill. Rep. Chaka Fattah voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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. Chaka Fattah voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
Senate: Fiscal 2011 Health Care Overhaul Funding
Senate: Fiscal 2011 Planned Parenthood Funding
Senate: Fiscal 2011 Spending Agreement
House: To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund
House: Fiscal 2011 Spending Agreement
House: Fiscal 2011 Health Care Overhaul Funding
House: Fiscal 2011 Planned Parenthood Funding
House: Fiscal 2012 House Budget Resolution
Editor's Note: Both the Senate and House are in recess until Monday, May 2, 2011.
Recent Senate Votes
Fiscal 2011 Health Care Overhaul Funding - Vote Rejected (47-53) The Senate rejected this enrollment correction resolution that would have blocked funding for the implementation of the health care law in the 2011 fiscal year spending bill. The House adopted the resolution. Both chambers had to pass the resolution for it to be included in the final spending bill. Sen. Patrick Toomey voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Bob Casey voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Fiscal 2011 Planned Parenthood Funding - Vote Rejected (42-58) The Senate rejected this enrollment correction resolution that would have blocked funding for Planned Parenthood in the 2011 fiscal year spending bill. The House adopted the resolution. Both chambers had to pass the resolution for it to be included in the final spending bill. Sen. Patrick Toomey voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Bob Casey voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Fiscal 2011 Spending Agreement - Vote Passed (81-19) The Senate gave final approval to this bill funding the government through the end of the current fiscal year. Based on the agreement negotiated to prevent a government shutdown, the bill provides $1.055 trillion in federal spending. The president signed the bill into law on Friday, April 15. Sen. Patrick Toomey voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Bob Casey voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Recent House Votes
To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Vote Passed (236-183, 13 Not Voting) This House bill would eliminate funding for the Prevention and Public Health Fund, which was established by the health care law. Supporters of the bill say there is no accountability to determine where the money is spent. Opponents of the bill say it would defund important prevention programs. The Senate is unlikely to take up the measure. Rep. Chaka Fattah voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Fiscal 2011 Spending Agreement - Vote Passed (260-167, 6 Not Voting) The House passed this bill to fund the government through the end of the current fiscal year. Based on the agreement negotiated to prevent a government shutdown, the bill provides $1.055 trillion in federal spending. The Senate passed the bill later in the day, clearing it for the president. Rep. Chaka Fattah voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Fiscal 2011 Health Care Overhaul Funding - Vote Passed (240-185, 7 Not Voting) Following passage of the 2011 spending bill, the House adopted this enrollment correction resolution that would have blocked funding for the implementation of the health care law. The Senate rejected the resolution so it will not be part of the final spending bill. Rep. Chaka Fattah voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Fiscal 2011 Planned Parenthood Funding - Vote Passed (241-185, 1 Present, 5 Not Voting) Following passage of the 2011 spending bill, the House adopted this enrollment correction resolution that would have blocked funding for Planned Parenthood. The Senate rejected the resolution so it will not be part of the final spending bill. Rep. Chaka Fattah voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Fiscal 2012 House Budget Resolution - Vote Passed (235-193, 4 Not Voting) The House passed a budget resolution that calls for $1.019 trillion in discretionary spending in the 2012 fiscal year. The budget resolution would allow for $2.859 trillion in overall spending. The resolution is non-binding but is used as a guideline for appropriators. The Senate is expected to work on its budget after the recess. Rep. Chaka Fattah voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Posted by Michael Salvi on 03/20/11 Last updated 03/20/11
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In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
Senate: FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011
Senate: FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
House: Continuing Resolution, FY2011
House: FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011
Editor's Note: The Senate and House are in recess until Monday, February 28, 2011.
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. Patrick Toomey voted YES......send e-mailor see bio Sen. Bob Casey voted YES......send e-mailor see bio
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. Patrick Toomey voted NO......send e-mailor see bio Sen. Bob Casey voted YES......send e-mailor see bio
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. Chaka Fattah voted NO......send e-mailor see bio
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. Chaka Fattah voted NO......send e-mailor see bio
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