MegaVote: GA 13th, 5/16/2011

Apparently, Mr. Scott doesn't think that we should be working to increase the oil supply. In the end, a useless expression of the exectutive branch's will and a representative's lack of purposeful thought.

As for our Senators voting against closing debate on Obama's recess appointment to DOJ, bully.  The press isn't commenting, but the president did something here that W would have been crucified for.

Congress.org (congress.org) presents: M E G A V O T E  May 16, 2011

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

Recent Congressional Votes -
* Senate: Cloture Motion; James M. Cole to be Deputy Attorney General
* House: Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act
* House: Reversing President Obamas Offshore Moratorium Act
* House: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011

Upcoming Congressional Bills -
* Senate: Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act

Editor's Note:  The House is in recess until Monday, May 23.

Recent Senate Votes:
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Cloture Motion; James M. Cole to be Deputy Attorney General
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=67&chamber=S&congress=1121
Vote Rejected (50-40, 10 Not Voting)
The Senate fell short of the 60 votes needed to end debate and move to a final vote on the nomination of James M. Cole to be deputy attorney general.  Cole was given a recess appointment in December 2010.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted  NO

Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO

Recent House Votes:
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Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=309&chamber=H&congress=1121
Vote Passed (263-163, 5 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that would expedite the permitting process for lessees seeking to drill for oil and natural gas in the Gulf of Mexico.  The Interior Department would be required to review applications within 30 days, with the option of extending the review period to 60 days.  The Senate is unlikely to take up the bill.
Rep. David Scott voted NO

Reversing President Obamas Offshore Moratorium Act
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=320&chamber=H&congress=1121
Vote Passed (243-179, 9 Not Voting)
This House bill would require the Interior Department to open certain unused areas of the Outer Continental Shelf for oil and natural gas drilling.  The bill is unlikely to advance in the Senate.
Rep. David Scott voted NO

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=329&chamber=H&congress=1121
Vote Passed (392-15, 24 Not Voting)
The House approved this bill authorizing intelligence-related programs for the current fiscal year.  Funding levels authorized for the 16 intelligence gathering agencies are classified, but it is estimated to be around $80 billion.  The Senate version of the bill is currently at a standstill.
Rep. David Scott voted YES

Upcoming Votes:
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Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act - S.940
The Senate is expected to vote this week on a bill to end some tax breaks for oil companies that gross over $1 billion.

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