Congress.org presents: MEGAVOTE, February 10, 2014, for Georgia's 13th Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes:
- Senate: Farm and Nutrition Programs Conference Report Passage
- Senate: Unemployment Benefits Cloture
- Senate: Baucus Nomination Confirmation
- House: Recreational Shooting on Federal Lands Passage
- House: California Water Resources Passage
- House: Public Land Management Passage
- Senate: Military Retirement Pay
- House: Consumer Financial Protection and Soundness Improvement Act of 2013
Farm and Nutrition Programs Conference Report Passage, Vote Agreed to (68-32)
On Tuesday, the Senate voted to adopt the conference report on the bill that would reauthorize most federal farm and nutrition programs through fiscal 2018, sending the measure to the president. Senators agreed to cut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by $8 billion over 10 years. The bill would also reauthorize sugar and dairy subsidy programs, replace $5 billion in direct payments to farmers with two new subsidies to cover losses. It also would create a new crop insurance program for producers that would cover losses over 14 percent.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
Said it before, an 8 billion dollar cut over 10 years is a facade, costs are not controlled and the subject is up for modification next year. Push the ball down field, make it seem as if you care about cutting cost. The subsidy program is legalized graft designed to smooth over market problems while protecting inefficient business. Basically there is a lobby out there that pushes Senators to give money to farmers (aka corporation) who can't make money on their own. It is no different than the lazy sonsofbitches trading food stamps for scratch cards.
Unemployment Benefits Cloture, Vote Rejected (58-40, 2 Not Voting)
A motion to invoke cloture on a bill that would extend eligibility for unemployment benefits through March 31, 2014 failed on Thursday, the third such cloture vote to fail in the Senate. Four Republicans Sens. Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire, Susan Collins of Maine, Dean Heller of Nevada, and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska voted with Democrats and Independents to end debate on the bill.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
Keep dragging that thing out and get a Presidential order bypasses the debate anyway.
Baucus Nomination Confirmation, Vote Confirmed (96-0, 1 Present, 3 Not Voting)
The Senate confirmed overwhelmingly the nomination of Sen. Max Baucus of Montana to be the U.S. ambassador to the Peoples Republic of China on Thursday. Baucus voted present on his own nomination.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
I have always confused this dude with Mel Blanc. Max Baucas had already made clear that he was not going to run for another term, word was that he avoiding the embarrassment of certain defeat. In the end Senators love other Senators, these sycophants loved Kerry and look at what a hapless schmuck that Secretary is. Years ago, a local farmer told me and my friends that the Chinese were all squinty eyed because eating all that rice gave them constipation. So, what out for the rice Mr. Ambassador.
Recent House Votes:
Recreational Shooting on Federal Lands Passage, Vote Passed (268-154, 9 Not Voting)
House members passed a slate of measures designed to make hunting, target shooting, and fishing easier on federally-managed lands. The Sportsmens Heritage and Recreation Enhancement Act would exempt ammunition and fishing equipment from the Toxic Substances Control Act, increase public funds for the construction of shooting ranges on federal lands, make permanent the electronic duck stamp licensing system, and allow firearms on water projects administered by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
I agree with the premise, but the agreement of both the Senate and President is unlikely. Because of the NRA this might get past the Senate but no chance for the later.
California Water Resources Passage, Vote Passed (229-191, 11 Not Voting)
On Wednesday, the House passed a bill that would change the Interior Departments water management practices around the San Joaquin Valley of California. The bill would require the department to increase the total water delivery capacity of the Central Valley Project by 800,000 acre-feet by September 30, 2018. It would also limit the enforcement and consideration of some environmental laws in completing this delivery.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
Folks are having trouble with a drought, Democrats fight all encroachments on the environmental policy.
Public Land Management Passage, Vote Passed (220-194, 17 Not Voting)
The House passed a bill Thursday that would exempt public land access, land conveyances, and land restoration activities from federal environmental review requirements. The bill would also extend the term of new grazing permits on federal lands from 10 to 20 years and allow currently expired or transferred permits to remain in effect until new ones are issued. It would prohibit the Bureau of Land Management from acquiring new land until it creates a website database that lists all BLM lands suitable for disposal. The bill also would require a comprehensive plan and budget for state and federal efforts to restore the Chesapeake Bay watershed and instruct the Agriculture Department to implement a lumber salvage program in California's Stanislaus National Forrest.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
Right bill, wrong vote Mr. Scott. The House Republicans can kill this in another way, if the BLM gets out of hand, take their money away. It would be fair game since the President has developed such a preference for unilateral action.
Upcoming Votes:
Military Retirement Pay - S.1963
The Senate will vote Monday for cost-of-living increases to military pay.
Big talk for a vote of little consequence for Senators who want the credit for being supportive while not really being so.
Consumer Financial Protection and Soundness Improvement Act of 2013 - H.R.3193
Later this week, the House will consider a bill making changes to financial regulations for small capitalization firms.
An appropriate bill for Black History Month.
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