May 24, 2010
In this MegaVote for Iowa's 5th Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
Senate: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
House: Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass; America COMPETES Reauthorization Act
Upcoming Congressional Bills
Senate: Supplemental Appropriations bill
House: American Workers, State and Business Relief Act
House: Defense Authorization Act, FY2011
House: America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010
Recent Senate Votes
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Vote Passed (59-39, 2 Not Voting)The Senate passed this bill that would overhaul the nation's financial regulatory system. The bill ust now be reconciled with the House version. Sen. Charles Grassley voted YES......send e-mail or see bio. Sen. Tom Harkin voted YES......send e-mail or see bio.
Recent House Votes
Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass; America COMPETES Reauthorization Act - Vote Failed (261-148, 22 Not Voting)The House fell short of the 273 votes needed under suspension rules to pass this bill that would reauthorize science research programs. Republicans argue too many of the $48 billion bill’s programs are duplicative while Democrats argue the bill will increase economic competitiveness.Rep. Steve King voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Upcoming Votes
Supplemental Appropriations bill - H.R.4899 The Senate is expected to spend most of the week working on this supplemental spending bill.
American Workers, State and Business Relief Act - H.R.4213 The House is scheduled to take up this bill to extend certain tax cuts and benefits extensions that are set to expire soon.
Defense Authorization Act, FY2011 - H.R.5136 The House is also scheduled to work on this $760 billion measure authorizing defense spending for the upcoming fiscal year.
America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 - The House may also vote for the third time on this bill that would reauthorize science research programs.
In this MegaVote for Iowa's 5th Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
Senate: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
House: Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass; America COMPETES Reauthorization Act
Upcoming Congressional Bills
Senate: Supplemental Appropriations bill
House: American Workers, State and Business Relief Act
House: Defense Authorization Act, FY2011
House: America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010
Recent Senate Votes
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Vote Passed (59-39, 2 Not Voting)The Senate passed this bill that would overhaul the nation's financial regulatory system. The bill ust now be reconciled with the House version. Sen. Charles Grassley voted YES......send e-mail or see bio. Sen. Tom Harkin voted YES......send e-mail or see bio.
Recent House Votes
Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass; America COMPETES Reauthorization Act - Vote Failed (261-148, 22 Not Voting)The House fell short of the 273 votes needed under suspension rules to pass this bill that would reauthorize science research programs. Republicans argue too many of the $48 billion bill’s programs are duplicative while Democrats argue the bill will increase economic competitiveness.Rep. Steve King voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Upcoming Votes
Supplemental Appropriations bill - H.R.4899 The Senate is expected to spend most of the week working on this supplemental spending bill.
American Workers, State and Business Relief Act - H.R.4213 The House is scheduled to take up this bill to extend certain tax cuts and benefits extensions that are set to expire soon.
Defense Authorization Act, FY2011 - H.R.5136 The House is also scheduled to work on this $760 billion measure authorizing defense spending for the upcoming fiscal year.
America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 - The House may also vote for the third time on this bill that would reauthorize science research programs.
