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Wednesday, April 11, 2007

HOPE Act (S. 30)

On April 11, 2007, the Senate passed the  HOPE Act by a 70-28 vote (S. 30; Full text of legislation)  to intensify research to derive human pluripotent stem cell lines.   (To view how your senators voted visit: Vote 00128.)

Article: Senate votes to lift stem-cell ban

Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 (S. 5)

The Senate passed the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 (S. 5; Full text of legislation) on April 11, 2007, by a 63-34 vote (To view how your senators voted visit: Vote 00127 .)

Article: Senate votes to lift stem-cell ban

Thursday, March 29, 2007

U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007 (H.R. 1591)

The U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007 (H.R. 1591; Full text of legislation) was passed by the Senate on March 29, 2007, by a 51-47 vote (To view how your senators voted visit: Vote 00126 .)

Article: Senate OKs deadlines for Iraq

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Preserving United States Attorney Independence Act of 2007 (S. 214)

On March 20, 2007, the Preserving United States Attorney Independence Act of 2007 (S. 214; Full text of legislation) was passed by the Senate by a 94-2 vote (To view how your senators voted visit: Vote 00081.)

Article: U.S. Senate approves rollback of PATRIOT Act

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (S. 4)

The Senate passed on March 13, 2007, the Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (S. 4 Full text of legislation) by a 60-38 vote  (To view how your senators voted visit: Vote 00073.)

Article: Senate Passes Bill Containing Proposals of 9/11 Panel

Thursday, March 15, 2007

United States Policy in Iraq Resolution of 2007 (Senate Joint Resolution
(S.J. Res 9)

The Senate on March 15, 2007, rejected the United States Policy in Iraq Resolution of 2007 (S.J. Res 9; Full text of legislation) by a 50-48 vote.  (To view how your senators voted visit: Vote 00075.)

Article: Senate Says No to Retreat

Thursday, February 1, 2007

Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 (H.R. 2)

The Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 (H.R. 2; Full text of legislation) was passed by the Senate on February 1, 2007, by a 94-3 vote(To view how your senators voted visit: Vote 00042.)

Article: Senate Approves Minimum Wage Hike

Thursday, January 18, 2007

To provide greater transparency in the legislative process. (S. 1)

The Senate on January 18, 2007, on a 96-2 vote passed S.1 - To provide greater transparency in the legislative process. (Full text of legislation ).   (To view how your senators voted visit: Vote 00019.)

Article: Senate passes ethics reform by 96-2 margin

House of Representatives

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1401) 

On a vote of 299-124 (To view how your representative voted visit:  Vote 201), the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 27, 2007, approved the Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1401; Full Text of legislation) 

Article: U.S. House approves new security plan for rail and public transit systems 

Friday, March 23, 2007 

U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007 (H.R. 1591)

The U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007 (H.R. 1591) Full Text of legislation) was approved by the House of Representatives on March 23, 2007, by a  218-212  vote (To view how your representative voted visit:  Vote 186)

Article: House narrowly backs timetable for Iraq withdrawal

Thursday, March 22, 2007

It was resolved on Thursday, March 22, 2007, by a 226-195 vote, that upon the adoption of this resolution  (House Resolution 260; Full Text of legislation) it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1433) to provide for the treatment of the District of Columbia as a Congressional district for purposes of representation in the House (House Resolution 260) (To view how your representative voted visit:  Vote 180) However, by tying legislation to a drastic weakening of the city's gun-control laws the vote was derailed.

Article: House Vote on D.C. Seat Thwarted

Thursday, March 1, 2007

Employee Free Choice Act (H.R. 800)

The House of Representatives voted 241-185 on March 1, 2007, to approve the Employee Free Choice Act (H.R. 800; Full Text of legislation) (To view how your representative voted visit:  Vote 118.)

Article: House backs bill to ease unionizing

Thursday, February 8, 2007

Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act (H.R. 547)

On February 8, 2007, the House of Representatives voted 400-3 to approve the Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act (H.R. 547) (H.R. 547; Full Text of legislation.) (To view how your representative voted visit:  Vote 92.)

Article: House of Representatives passes biofuels bill

Thursday, January 18, 2007

Clean Energy Act of 2007 (H.R. 6)

The Clean Energy Act of 2007 (H.R. 6; Full Text of legislation) was approved by the House of Representatives on January 18, 2007, by a  264-163  vote (To view how your representative voted visit:  Vote 40.)

Article: House OKs pursuit of lost oil royalties 

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

College Student Relief Act of 2007 (H.R. 5)

The House of Representatives voted 356-71 on January 17, 2007, to approve the College Student Relief Act of 2007 (H.R. 5;. Full Text of legislation) (To view how your representative voted visit:  Vote 32.)

 Article:  U.S. House passes bill to cut student loan rates

Friday, January 12, 2007

Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 (H.R. 4)

On January 12, 2007, the House of Representatives voted 255-170 (To view how your representative voted visit:  Vote 23) to approve Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 (H.R. 4; Full Text of legislation.)

Article: House votes to force Medicare drug negotiations

Thursday, January 11, 2007

Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 (H.R. 3) 

The House of Representatives on January 11, 2007, voted 253-174 to approve the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 (H.R. 3; Full Text of legislation) (To view how your representative voted visit:  Vote 20) 

Article: House expands stem-cell research

Tuesday, January 9, 2007

Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 (H.R. 2) 

On a vote of 315-116 approved the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 (H.R. 2; Full Text of legislation) on January 9, 2007. (To view how your representative voted visit:  Vote 18.)  

Article: House Passes Minimum Wage Increase 

Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1) 

The House of Representatives voted 299-128 on January 9, 2007, to approve Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1; Full Text of legislation ) (To view how your representative voted visit:  Vote 15).  

Article: House OKs reforms urged by 9/11 panel   

To enhance intelligence oversight authority (House resolution, H. Res. 35) 

On January 9, 2007, the House of Representatives voted 239-188 to approve the To enhance intelligence oversight authority (House resolution, H. Res. 35; Full text of legislation ) (To view how your representative voted visit:  Vote 13.)

 

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United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515

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United States Senate
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