Wednesday, April 04, 2007

What's My Congressperson Up To?


This comes by way of Congress.org

April 2, 2007


Recent Congressional Votes -
  • Senate: U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act
  • House: Budget Resolution, FY2008
Upcoming Congressional Bills -
  • Senate: Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act
  • Senate: HOPE Act
  • House: DC House Voting Rights Act
Recent Senate Votes

U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act - Vote Passed (51-47, 2 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this $122 million emergency supplemental bill that provides funds for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and sets a timetable for withdrawing troops from Iraq.

Sen. Richard Durbin voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Barack Obama voted YES......send e-mail or see bio


Recent House Votes

Budget Resolution, FY2008 - Vote Passed (216-210, 7 Not Voting)

The House passed this $2.9 trillion budget plan setting spending priorities for the 2008 fiscal year.

Rep. Peter Roskam
voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes


Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act
- S.5

Following the Easter recess, the Senate is scheduled to take up this bill increasing funding for embryonic stem cell research.

HOPE Act - S.30

This Senate bill would increase funding for adult stem cell research.

DC House Voting Rights Act - H.R.1433

The House is scheduled to take up this bill after the recess that would give the District of Columbia a full vote in the U.S. House and add a new seat from the state of Utah.

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