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Recent Senate Votes |
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Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act - Vote Passed (92-6, 2 Not Voting) The Senate voted to reform and reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, which maps America's floodplains and underwrites flood insurance for communities that adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations. Sen. Orrin Hatch voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Bennett voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Food and Energy Security Act - Vote Agreed to (81-15, 4 Not Voting) The Senate gave final approval to a $289 billion measure that would set agriculture policy for the next five years. Sen. Orrin Hatch voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Bennett voted NO......send e-mail or see bio |
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Recent House Votes |
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Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act - Vote Passed (385-25, 23 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would suspend deposits into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as long as the price of crude oil remains above $75 per barrel. Rep. Rob Bishop voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act - Vote Passed (318-106, 10 Not Voting) The House passed a $289 billion measure that would set agriculture policy for the next five years. Rep. Rob Bishop voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Amendment to Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act - Vote Failed (141-149, 132 Present, 12 Not Voting) The House rejected an amendment to the military construction bill that would fund military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan through fiscal year 2008 and into fiscal year 2009. Rep. Rob Bishop voted YES......send e-mail or see bio |
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Upcoming Votes |
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FY2008 War Supplemental -The Senate is scheduled to work on their version of a $193 billion bill to fund military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since the House rejected the portion of the bill funding military operations, it will be up to the Senate to add those funds. Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 - H.R.6049This $57 billion House bill would extend a number of expiring or soon-to-expire tax provisions. Concurrent Budget Resolution for 2009 - S.Con.Res.70The House is scheduled to begin work on this resolution setting 2009 fiscal year budget levels. The start of floor action is contingent on Senate and House conferees completing a final draft of the resolution. National Defense Authorization Act, FY2009 - H.R.5658The House may begin considering this bill that would authorize $600 billion for defense spending for the upcoming fiscal year. |