Recent Senate Votes
Confirmation of Jane Branstetter Stranch, of Tennessee, to be US Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit - Vote Confirmed (71-21, 8 Not Voting)
The Senate voted to confirm the nomination of Jane Branstetter Stranch, a Nashville attorney, to the federal bench.
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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Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (61-38, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate passed a bill that would provide for a variety of small-business tax provisions, including a revival of an expired bonus depreciation provision to allow companies to write off assets more quickly. The bill now returns to the House, which is expected to agree to Senate amendments and clear the bill for the President's signature.
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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Recent House Votes
Rural Energy Savings Program Act - Vote Passed (240-172, 20 Not Voting)
The House passed a bill that would authorize $5 billion over five years to create two energy efficiency loan programs. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Rep. Steve King voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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Upcoming Votes
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 - S.3454
The Senate is scheduled to resume consideration of a motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to a bill authorizing $726 billion for defense programs in fiscal year 2011.
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Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 - H.R.5297
The House is scheduled to consider a bill that would provide for a variety of small-business tax provisions.
