Voting for Iowa's 5th Congressional District:

June 23, 2008

Voting for Iowa's 5th Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes -
Senate: Cloture Motion; Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008
Senate: Overriding the Veto of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
House: Overriding the Veto of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
House: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008
House: Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act
House: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008
House: FISA Amendments Act of 2008

Upcoming Congressional Bills -
Senate: FISA Amendments Act of 2008
Senate: Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008
House: The Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008
House: ADA Restoration Act
House: The Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008
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Recent Senate Votes

Cloture Motion; Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 - Vote Rejected (52-44, 4 Not Voting)

The Senate again failed to reach the 60 votes necessary to proceed to debate on this bill that extends a series of tax provisions.

Sen. Charles Grassley voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Tom Harkin voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Overriding the Veto of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (80-14, 6 Not Voting)

The Senate again voted to override the President’s veto of the farm bill, as a second veto was necessary because of a print error in the first version of the bill sent to the President.

Sen. Charles Grassley voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Tom Harkin voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

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Recent House Votes

Overriding the Veto of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (317-109, 8 Not Voting)

The House voted to override the President’s veto of the farm bill again, as a second veto was necessary due to a print error in the first version of the bill sent to the President.

Rep. Steve King voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (409-15, 9 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to expand NASA operations and set the agency’s budget for the next fiscal year.

Rep. Steve King voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act - Vote Passed (278-146, 10 Not Voting)

The House voted to provide four weeks of paid parental leave to federal employees who adopt or give birth to a child.

Rep. Steve King voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 - Vote Passed (268-155, 12 Not Voting)

The House approved this $165.4 billion bill to fund the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq through FY2008 and the beginning of FY2009.

Rep. Steve King voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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FISA Amendments Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (293-129, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed this intelligence bill that would revise U.S. surveillance laws.

Rep. Steve King voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Upcoming Votes

FISA Amendments Act of 2008 - H.R.6304

The Senate will vote on this intelligence bill that would rewrite the nation’s surveillance laws.
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Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - H.R.3221

The Senate is likely to vote on this housing-stimulus bill.

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The Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 - H.R.6275

The House is scheduled to vote on this bill intended to provide individuals with temporary relief from the alternative minimum tax.
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ADA Restoration Act - H.R.3195

The House is scheduled to vote on this bill intended to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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The Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 - H.R.6052

The House is likely to vote on this bill that would promote increased public transportation use and increased use of alternative fuels by public transportation systems.
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