Tuesday, April 27, 2010

MegaVote: GA 13th, 4/26/2010

Let's see, the house is moving forward with preparations sanctions against Iran.  How do they intend to do it. Handcuff the US companies doing business there.  Another fine example of how democrats injur business for a policy that has no chance of succeeding.
Good idea, no!
The French, Chinese and Russians will jump on the void like flies on shit.
Congress.org (congress.org) presents:
M E G A V O T E
April 26, 2010
In this MegaVote for Georgia's 13th Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes -
* Senate: Lael Brainard to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury
* House: Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act
Upcoming Congressional Bills -
* Senate: Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010
* House: Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2009
* House: IMPROVE Acquisition Act of 2010
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Recent Senate Votes:
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Lael Brainard to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=119&chamber=S&congress=1112
Vote Confirmed (78-19, 3 Not Voting)
The Senate confirmed Lael Brainard as the Treasury Departments under secretary for international affairs.  Her nomination had been held up over concerns that she allegedly failed to pay property taxes on time.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted
YES
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted
YES
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Recent House Votes:
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Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=219&chamber=H&congress=1112
Vote Passed (403-11, 3 Present, 13 Not Voting)
The House voted to move forward with a bill to sanction Iran by approving this motion to appoint House members to a conference committee with the Senate.  The House version of this bill focuses on imposing sanctions on multinational companies that deal with Iran's petroleum sector, while the Senate's broader version would prohibit the U.S. government from purchasing goods from companies that are subject to sanctions under existing law and expand sanctions on foreign companies investing more than $20 million in Irans oil and gas sector.
Rep. David Scott voted
YES
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Upcoming Votes:
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Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - S.3217
The Senate is scheduled to work on this legislation to overhaul financial regulations.
Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2009 - H.R.2499
The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that would allow Puerto Rico to put its political status to a referendum.
IMPROVE Acquisition Act of 2010 - H.R.5013
The House is expected to consider this measure that would overhaul defense acquisition procedures.
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