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Posted by Ray Marcantoni on December 8, 2010 at 3:01am in General Discussion

December 6, 2010

In this MegaVote for Maryland's 6th Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes

  • Senate: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
  • House: Continuing Resolution
  • House: Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010
  • House: Censure of Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-NY)

Upcoming Congressional Bills

  • Senate: DREAM Act of 2010
  • Senate: 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010
  • Senate: Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2010
  • House: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
  • House: Continuing Resolution

Recent Senate Votes

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act - Vote Passed (73-25, 2 Not Voting)
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The Senate passed this bill to overhaul the nation's food safety rules. Shortly after passage, it was pointed out the bill contains revenue raising provisions and the constitution requires bills that raise revenue to originate in the House. At this time, the strategy to move the bill forward was unclear.
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Sen. Barbara Mikulski voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Benjamin Cardin voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Continuing Resolution - Vote Passed (239-178, 16 Not Voting)
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The House passed a continuing resolution that funds government operations through December 18, 2010. This is the second CR since the 2011 fiscal year began on October 1, 2010. None of the annual spending bills have been completed yet. The Senate gave final approval to the resolution on December 2, 2010.
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Rep. Roscoe Bartlett voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (264-157, 13 Not Voting)
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The House gave final approval to this ten year, $4.5 billion bill that would increase spending on child nutrition programs. The bill now goes to the president.
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Rep. Roscoe Bartlett voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

Censure of Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) - Vote Passed (333-79, 21 Not Voting)
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The House voted to censure Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) for violating House ethics rules.
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Rep. Roscoe Bartlett voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

DREAM Act of 2010 - S.3992
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The Senate is scheduled to take up this bill that would create a path to citizenship for some children of illegal immigrants.
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9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 - H.R.847
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The Senate is expected to take up this House-passed bill establishing a medical program and reopening a relief fund for individuals exposed to debris from the September 11 terrorist attacks.
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Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2010 - S.3991
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This Senate bill would extend collective bargaining rights to public safety workers in certain states.
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FDA Food Safety Modernization Act - S.510
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The House may also work on the food safety bill.
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Continuing Resolution -
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The House may take up a continuing resolution to fund government operations through the end of the 2011 fiscal year.
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