Monday, August 3, 2009

MegaVote for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District


August 3, 2009
In this MegaVote for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes

Senate: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
Senate: To restore sums to the Highway Trust Fund
House: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010
House: Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009
House: Supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to
Recycle and Save Program
House: Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act

Upcoming Congressional Bills

Senate: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
Senate: Supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program
Senate: Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor, of New York, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States

Editor's Note: The House is out of session and will return on September 8.

Recent Senate Votes

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (85-9, 6 Not Voting)On Wednesday, the Senate passed this $34.3 billion bill funding the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and related agencies and programs.
Sen. Herbert Kohl voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Russ Feingold voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

To restore sums to the Highway Trust Fund - Vote Passed (79-17, 4 Not Voting)The Senate approved this bill providing $7 billion to the Highway Trust Fund, ensuring it will stay solvent through the rest of fiscal year 2009.
Sen. Herbert Kohl voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Russ Feingold voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (400-30, 3 Not Voting)On Thursday, the House approved this $636.3 billion bill funding the Department of Defense.
Rep. Steve Kagen voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (283-142, 8 Not Voting)The House passed this food safety legislation, which would give the FDA more oversight and expand its role in inspections.
Rep. Steve Kagen voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program - Vote Passed (316-109, 2 Present, 6 Not Voting)The House approved an additional $2 billion for the “Cash for Clunkers” program, which had run out of funds.
Rep. Steve Kagen voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act - Vote Passed (237-185, 11 Not Voting)The House passed this bill that intends to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation and to prevent certain incentives in the compensation practices of financial institutions.
Rep. Steve Kagen voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.2997The Senate is scheduled to vote on this bill funding the USDA, FDA and other related agencies and programs.

Supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program - H.R.3435

The Senate is expected to work on this bill to replenish funding for the “Cash for Clunkers” program.

Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor, of New York, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States - PN506. The Senate is expected to vote on the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.

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