July 21, 2008
In this MegaVote for Texas' 24th Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes -
Senate: Veto Override; Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act
Senate: U.S. Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act
House: Veto Override; Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act
House: Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act
Upcoming Congressional Bills -
Senate: Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act
Senate: American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act
House: American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act
House: The National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act
House: U.S. Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act
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Recent Senate Votes
Veto Override; Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act - Vote Passed (70-26, 4 Not Voting)
The Senate overrode the President's veto of a bill that cancels a scheduled 10.6 percent cut in Medicare physician payments.
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. John Cornyn voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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U.S. Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (80-16, 4 Not Voting)
The Senate passed this bill to triple spending for President Bush's program to treat and prevent AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis in foreign countries.
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. John Cornyn voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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Recent House Votes
Veto Override; Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act - Vote Passed (383-41, 11 Not Voting)
The House overrode the President's veto of a bill that cancels a scheduled 10.6 percent cut in Medicare physician payments.
Rep. Kenny Marchant voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act - Vote Failed (244-173, 18 Not Voting)
The House failed to attain the necessary two-thirds margin needed to pass this bill that would have required energy companies to drill for oil and gas in areas where licenses have already been acquired.
Rep. Kenny Marchant voted Not Voting......send e-mail or see bio
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Upcoming Votes
Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act - S.3268
The Senate is scheduled to vote on this bill intended to prevent price speculation in the oil markets.
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American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act - H.R.3221
The Senate is expected to vote on this housing-recovery package after it passes the House.
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American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act - H.R.3221
The House will vote this week on this housing-recovery bill.
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The National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act - H.R.3999
The House is scheduled to vote on this bill to improve highway bridge safety.
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U.S. Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act - H.R.5501
This bill funds programs in foreign countries that combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.
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