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In this MegaVote for Ohio's 5th Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes -
Senate: Conference Report for Water Resources Development Act of 2007
Senate: Biden Amendment: To express the sense of Congress on federalism in Iraq
Senate: Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act
Senate: Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt
Senate: Making continuing appropriations for FY2008
House: Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act
House: Making continuing appropriations for FY2008
House: Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act
House: Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007
Upcoming Congressional Bills -
Senate: National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008
House: Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007
House: MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007
House: Improving Government Accountability Act
House: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income
| Recent Senate Votes |
| Conference Report for Water Resources Development Act of 2007 - Vote Agreed to (81-12, 7 Not Voting)
The Senate approved the conference report for this bill that would reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act.
Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Biden Amendment: To express the sense of Congress on federalism in Iraq - Vote Agreed to (75-23, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate passed the Biden Amendment calling for the partition of Iraq into three semi-autonomous regions.
Sen. George Voinovich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act - Vote Agreed to (67-29, 4 Not Voting)
The Senate voted to increase spending on the State Childrens Health Insurance Program, or SCHIP, by $5 billion to $12 billion per year over the next five years.
Sen. George Voinovich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt - Vote Agreed to (53-42, 5 Not Voting)
The Senate voted in favor of this resolution to raise the debt limit from $9 trillion to $9.8 trillion.
Sen. George Voinovich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Sherrod Brown voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Making continuing appropriations for FY2008 - Vote Agreed to (94-1, 5 Not Voting)
The Senate almost unanimously passed the continuing resolution that funds government operations at its current levels until November 16, while Congress continues to work on the new spending bills.
Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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| Recent House Votes |
| Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (265-159, 1 Present, 8 Not Voting)
The House voted to extend the State Childrens Health Insurance Program, or SCHIP, a health insurance program aimed at children from low-income families that do not quality for Medicaid.
Making continuing appropriations for FY2008 - Vote Passed (404-14, 14 Not Voting)
The House passed this continuing resolution that funds government operations at its current levels until November 16, while Congress continues to work on the new spending bills.
Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act - Vote Passed (260-154, 2 Present, 16 Not Voting)
The House passed this act to help prevent cases of "popcorn lung," a disorder found in popcorn plant workers.
Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (263-146, 23 Not Voting)
The House passed this legislation to continue a flood insurance program that provides affordable insurance to homeowners living in areas vulnerable to flooding.
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| Upcoming Votes |
| National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 - H.R.1585
The Senate is scheduled to continue work on this $459.3 billion bill that would fund the Department of Defense for the 2008 fiscal year.
Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 - H.R.3246
The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that would provide a comprehensive regional approach to economic and infrastructure development in the most severely economically distressed areas of the U.S.
MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 - H.R.2740
The House will vote on this bill to require accountability for contractors and contract personnel under Federal contracts.
Improving Government Accountability Act - H.R.928
The House will also vote on this bill to enhance the independence of Inspectors General.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income - H.R.3648
The House is scheduled to take up this bill, which would ensure that any mortgage debt secured by a principal residence will not be taxed.
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Popularity: unranked [?]
In this MegaVote for Ohio's 5th Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes -
Senate: Motion to Invoke Cloture: District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007
Senate: Levin Amendment: To provide for a reduction and transition of United States forces in Iraq
House: Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007
House: Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act
House: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007
Upcoming Congressional Bills -
Senate: National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008
Senate: Water Resources Development Act of 2007
House: State Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
House: Making continuing appropriations for FY2008
House: Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act
House: Small Business Investment Expansion Act of 2007
House: Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007
| Recent Senate Votes |
| Motion to Invoke Cloture: District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007 - Vote Rejected (57-42, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate failed to move forward with this bill that would create a new seat for the District of Columbia in the House of Representatives.
Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Levin Amendment: To provide for a reduction and transition of United States forces in Iraq - Vote Rejected (47-47, 6 Not Voting)
The Senate voted against setting a nine month deadline to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq.
Sen. George Voinovich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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| Recent House Votes |
| Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (348-72, 12 Not Voting)
The House easily passed this bill that will give the Federal Housing Administration the authority to assist struggling homeowners in making their mortgage payments.
Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act - Vote Passed (312-110, 10 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that would help the insurance industry cover costs in the event of a terrorist attack.
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (267-151, 14 Not Voting)
The House passed a measure obliging airlines to change flight schedules if the airlines are worsening delays with too many peak hour flights at the most trafficked airports.
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| Upcoming Votes |
| National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 - H.R.1585
The Senate is scheduled to continue work on this $459.3 billion bill that would fund the Department of Defense for the upcoming fiscal year.
Water Resources Development Act of 2007 - H.R.1495
The Senate is scheduled to vote on the Conference Report of this bill that would reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act.
State Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 - H.R.___
The House is scheduled to once again work on legislation to reauthorize the State Childrens Health Insurance Program.
Making continuing appropriations for FY2008 - H.J.Res.___
The House will take up this resolution to fund government operations, as the 2007 fiscal year ends on Sunday, September 30.
Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act - H.R.2693
The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that calls on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a standard regulating worker exposure to diacetyl.
Small Business Investment Expansion Act of 2007 - H.R.3567
The House will vote on this bill that would expand opportunities for investment in small businesses.
Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 - H.R.3121
The House is also scheduled to vote on this bill that is intended to restore the financial solvency of the national flood insurance program.T |
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