Congress.org presents: MEGAVOTE, September 23, 2013 for Georgia's 13th Congressional District.
Recent Congressional Votes
- House: Mineral Development Bill
- House: Nutrition Assistance
- House: Continuing Resolution
- Senate: Continuing Resolution
- House: Continuing Resolution
Mineral Development Bill Vote Passed (246-178, 8 Not Voting)
In a party-line vote, the House passed legislation that would speed up reviews of mineral exploration and mining permits. All House Republicans were joined by 15 Democrats in voting for the bill. Opponents cited provisions that limit a previous environmental laws safeguard regulations over exploration and permitting.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
At least the critics, David Scott included, understand the purpose of the bill. Yes conservatives do seek the reverse legislation that impedes good business sense. We should apply some Presidential verbiage, claiming that conservatives are for "commons sense business legislation".
Nutrition Assistance Vote Passed (217-210, 6 Not Voting)
The House chose to split agriculture policy from food aid early in the summer, resulting in the passage of a farm bill without nutrition assistance in July. Last week, under threat of veto from the White House, the House approved a nutrition bill that results in a $40 billion reduction in the program over the next ten years, which is about 5% of current spending on nutrition assistance. The House bill would also seek to make permanent the separation of farm and nutrition legislation by authorizing the former through fiscal year 2018 and the latter only through fiscal year 2016. It would also remove the policy of states qualifying people for food aid based on non-cash aid or services they receive from other programs for low-income people. The Senate approved their comprehensive farm and nutrition legislation in June. The Senate bill and the two House bills will now go to a conference committee to try and produce a final piece of legislation.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
In this case I think the Republicans are correct, the issues should be uncoupled. That said they are no less guilty of combining distasteful bills that are aimed at porking up Congressional pet projects..
Continuing Resolution Vote Passed (230-189, 13 Not Voting)
At the end of last week, the House passed legislation to fund the government through December 15. The resolution removed funds for the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, a key victory for the House Republicans that align with the various tea party groups. It also authorizes the Treasury Department to continue borrowing above the $16.7 trillion statutory debt limit once it is reached, through December 15, 2014. Scott Rigell of Virginia was the only Republican to vote in opposition of the resolution, and Mike McIntyre of North Carolina and Jim Matheson of Utah were the only Democrats to vote in favor. Next, the Senate will debate the resolution and likely send a version back to the House with funding for the Affordable Care Act reinstated. Congress has until October 1, the start of the next fiscal year, to approve a continuing resolution and avoid a government shutdown.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
Little David Scott completed the Congressional hat trick this report, three bills that passed and on the wrong side of every one. At least for this package he'll probably end up on the winning ticket, wimpy Republicans are doomed by their desire to appear moderate, avoiding the conservative path because they are too afraid of offending voters they have no chance of securing.
Upcoming Votes:
Continuing Resolution - H.J.Res.59
The Senate will debate and likely vote on the continuing resolution passed by the House last week.
Continuing Resolution - H.J.Res.59
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., has warned members that they may have to be in session this upcoming weekend to consider the continuing resolution after the Senate makes its changes and sends it back to the House.
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