Friday, July 2, 2010

MegaVote: GA 13th, 6/28/2010

Let's see, my man David Scott voted for a bill titled "Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act".  When politicians get together and come up with names like that I immediately think that the intent is the opposte of the label. Since when have the Democrats passed legislation that tightens up on unions, not in my lifetime, good example being the recent proposals to take away secret balloting in unionization votes.  We will see, but my tightening sphincter says somebody's getting screwed.

Congress.org (congress.org) presents: M E G A V O T E  June 28, 2010

In this MegaVote for Georgia's 13th Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes -
* Senate: Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act
* Senate: Motion to Invoke Cloture on Reid Amendment; American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010
* House: Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act
* House: Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act

Upcoming Congressional Bills -
* Senate: Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010
* House: Dodd-Frank Act of 2010
* House: Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010
Recent Senate Votes:
Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=199&chamber=S&congress=1112
Vote Passed (99-0, 1 Not Voting)

On Thursday, the Senate unanimously approved the conference report to this bill that would impose new sanctions on companies doing business with Iran.  The House voted on the conference report later that day.

Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
Motion to Invoke Cloture on Reid Amendment; American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=200&chamber=S&congress=1112
Vote Rejected (57-41, 2 Not Voting)

The Senate rejected the motion to end debate on this latest version of a bill to extend several expired tax provisions and unemployment benefits due to concerns about the federal deficit.  After failing to agree on how to pay for the bill, Senate Democratic leaders have decided to move on to other legislation, and the bills future is unclear.

Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO

Recent House Votes:
Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=391&chamber=H&congress=1112
Vote Passed (219-206, 8 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would establish new reporting requirements for corporations, unions and other interest groups for campaign-related activities.  The bill now goes to the Senate.

Rep. David Scott voted YES

Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=394&chamber=H&congress=1112
Vote Passed (408-8, 1 Present, 16 Not Voting)

The House approved the conference report to this legislation that would impose new sanctions on companies doing business with Iran, sending it to the White House.  The president is expected to sign the bill.

Rep. David Scott voted YES

Upcoming Votes:
Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 - H.R.5297
The Senate will start work on this bill that would establish a lending fund administered by the Treasury Department to invest in financial institutions with the intention of expanding the availability of credit to small businesses.

Dodd-Frank Act of 2010 - H.R.4173
The House is scheduled to vote on the conference report of this financial regulation reform bill.  The Senate may also vote on it later this week.

Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010 - H.R.4899
The House is likely to vote on this legislation funding the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and providing for additional funding for foreign aid and disaster assistance.

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