Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Weekly Action Items in Congress - June 22

In this MegaVote for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes -

Senate: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009
House: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009
House: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
House: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010

Upcoming Congressional Bills
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Senate: Travel Promotion Act of 2009
House: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010
House: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
House: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010

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Recent Senate Votes
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 - Vote Agreed to (91-5, 3 Not Voting)

The Senate gave final passage to this $106 billion bill providing funds for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, sending the bill to the President.

Sen. Herbert Kohl voted YES
Sen. Russ Feingold voted NO


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Recent House Votes

Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 - Vote Passed (226-202, 6 Not Voting)

The House approved this bill funding the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Rep. Steve Kagen voted YES


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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (259-157, 17 Not Voting)

The House passed this $64.4 billion bill to fund the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science agencies, and other related agencies for Fiscal Year 2010.

Rep. Steve Kagen voted YES

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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (232-178, 23 Not Voting)

The House approved this bill to fund the legislative branch, including salaries and expenses of member offices, committee offices, the Capitol Police, the Congressional Budget Office, the Architect of the Capitol and the Library of Congress for Fiscal Year 2010.

Rep. Steve Kagen voted YES

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Upcoming Votes


Travel Promotion Act of 2009 - S.1023

The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill that would establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and promote travel to the United States.



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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.2892

The House is scheduled to vote on this bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security for Fiscal Year 2010.


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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 - H.R.2647

The House is also scheduled to vote on this bill to authorize funding for military activities and prescribe military personnel strengths in Fiscal Year 2010.

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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.___

The House is also likely to work on this bill to fund the Department of Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for Fiscal Year 2010.

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