MegaVote: GA 13th, 9/27/2010

Little David Scott voted for a bill to help small business, this as the news of how all the Health Care reform is going to increase small business cost. 

Who do you think will end up with less money in the deal?

I am putting my money on the business owners.

 
Congress.org (congress.org) presents:  M E G A V O T E   September 27, 2010

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

Recent Congressional Votes -
* Senate: Cloture Motion; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011
* Senate: Cloture Motion; Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act
* House: Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010

Upcoming Congressional Bills -
* Senate: Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act
* Senate: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act

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Recent Senate Votes:
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Cloture Motion; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=238&chamber=S&congress=1112
Vote Rejected (56-43, 1 Not Voting)

The Senate rejected a cloture motion to move forward on this bill authorizing $726 billion for defense programs in fiscal year 2011.  The bill contains provisions repealing a 1993 ban on homosexuals serving openly in the armed forces.  The legislation is expected to be considered again in a "lame duck" session after Novembers election.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO

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Cloture Motion; Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=240&chamber=S&congress=1112
Vote Rejected (59-39, 2 Not Voting)

The Senate again rejected a motion to end debate on campaign finance disclosure legislation.  The bills future is not clear.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO

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Recent House Votes:
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Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=539&chamber=H&congress=1112
Vote Passed (237-187, 9 Not Voting)

The House 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 legislation was sent to the President, who is expected to sign it. 
Rep. David Scott voted YES

Upcoming Votes:
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Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act - S.3816
The Senate is scheduled to work on a bill to give companies a two-year reduction in their share of Social Security payroll taxes for new employees hired to replace workers performing similar duties overseas.

Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - H.R.3081
The Senate is also scheduled to work this bill that will likely be the vehicle for a continuing resolution to keep the government funded after Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year.

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