Capital Hill Review
Senate
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 4173)
The Senate passed by a 59-39 vote (To view how your senators voted visit: 00162) the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 4173; Full text of the legislation ) on Thursday, May 20, 2010.
The Senate passed the massive 1,500 page (Which they most likely did not read!) financial reform disaster bill moving it one step closer to victory for President Barack Obama and his radical agenda to reform Wall Street. The measure now heads to a conference between the House and Senate. The Democrat bill was supported by four Republicans.
Article : Senate passes financial regulation bill ; Wall Street bill nearing finish line as Senate passes legislation 59-39
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Senate block automatic pay raise
On Thursday, April 22, 2010, the Senate passed unanimously without a roll-call vote a measure to block its automatic pay raise.
Article: Senate votes to deny automatic pay raise
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Health Care and Education
Reconciliation Act of 2010 (H.R.4872)
The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (H.R.4872; Full text of legislation ) was passed by the Senate on Thursday, March 25, 2010, by a 56-43 vote (To view how your senators voted visit: 00105).
The reconciliation bill supposedly fixed some parts of the larger health care bill that President Barack Obama signed into law on Tuesday, March 23, 2010.
Article : Senate passes reconciliation bill
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act
(H.R.2847 )
The Senate on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, approved the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (H.R.2847; Full text of legislation ) by a 68-29 vote (To view how your senators voted visit: 00055 ). The alleged purpose of the bill is to spur employment by providing business with incentives to hire new workers. The measure would give employers an exemption from payroll taxes through the end of 2010 on workers they hire who have been unemployed for at least 60 days. Also, the bill extends the federal highway construction program, shifts to road and bridge building $20 billion and bolsters other public improvement projects.
Article : Job Bill Passes in Senate With 11 Republican Votes
House of Representatives
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
To provide that Members of Congress shall not receive a cost of living adjustment in pay during fiscal year 2011 (H.R. 5146)
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, voted 402-15 (To view how your representative voted visit: 226) for (H.R. 5146; Full text of legislation ) to block its automatic pay raise as it heads into a highly contested election season. The vote represents the third consecutive year lawmakers have voted to halt their automatic cost-of-living increase.
Article: House votes down automatic pay raise
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 (H.R.4849)
On Wednesday, March 24, 2010, the House of Representatives passed the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 (H.R.4849; Full text of legislation ) on a 246-178 vote (To view how your representative voted visit: 182). The measure provides for $3.6 billion in tax cuts for small businesses, $2.5 billion in aide to states to pay for expanded welfare programs through September 2011, and $13.2 billion in interest subsidies for local construction bonds.
Article: House passes bill to fund infrastructure, tax cuts; House passes another jobs bill
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and summer jobs for fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes (H.R. 4899)
By a 239-175 vote (To view how your representative voted visit: 186) the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4899 (Full text of legislation ). The measure would provide $5.1 billion to fund local disaster relief projects, including some that date back to Hurricane Katrina, and $600 million for summer jobs programs.
Article: House passes bill to fund infrastructure, tax cuts
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590)
The House of Representatives passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590; Full text of legislation) a comprehensive health care reform bill on Sunday, March 21, 2010, by a 219-212 vote (To view how your representative voted visit: 165). Republican opposition to the measure was unanimous with 34 Democrats voting against their party.
Article: House sends Senate healthcare bill to Obama's desk in 219-212 vote ; After Abortion Deal, Democrats Secure 219-212 Victory
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