Tuesday, September 22, 2009

MegaVote for Wisconsin's 8th District - Sept 21


September 21, 2009
In this MegaVote for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District

Recent Congressional Votes

Senate: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010

House: Raising a question of the privileges of the House

House: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act

House: Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009

Upcoming Congressional Bills

Senate: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010

House: Continuing Resolution

House: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act

Recent Senate Votes

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (73-25, 1 Not Voting)The Senate approved this $122 billion bill funding transportation and housing programs for the next fiscal year.
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

Raising a question of the privileges of the House - Vote Passed (240-179, 5 Present, 10 Not Voting)The House rebuked Rep. Joe Wilson for shouting "You lie" during President Obama's healthcare address to a joint session of Congress.
Rep. Steve Kagen voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Advanced Vehicle Technology Act - Vote Passed (312-114, 7 Not Voting)The House passed this bill that would permit the Energy Department to spend $200 million per year more than it currently spends on programs for the research, development, demonstration and commercial application of new vehicle technologies.
Rep. Steve Kagen voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (253-171, 10 Not Voting)This House bill would terminate the Federal Family Education Loan Program and replace it with the Education Department's Direct Lending program, as well as increase funding of Pell Grants and increase the annual grant maximum to $5500 in 2010.
Rep. Steve Kagen voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.2996: The Senate is scheduled to continue work on this $32.1 billion bill funding the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related programs for the next fiscal year.

Continuing Resolution - H.J.Res.: The House is scheduled to vote on this continuing resolution to fund government operations after the current fiscal year ends on September 30. None of the 12 annual appropriations bills have been completed.

Unemployment Compensation Extension Act - H.R.3548: This bill would extend by 13 weeks unemployment benefits in states with jobless rates over 8.5%.

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