June 24, 2008
Congressional Votes
 WASHINGTON, DC -- Recent votes in Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District:

In the Senate:
Cloture Motion; Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 - Vote Rejected (52-44, 4 Not Voting)
The Senate again failed to reach the 60 votes necessary to proceed to debate on this bill that extends a series of tax provisions.

  • Sen. Arlen Specter voted NO
  • Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES

    Overriding the Veto of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (80-14, 6 Not Voting)
    The Senate again voted to override the President’s veto of the farm bill, as a second veto was necessary because of a print error in the first version of the bill sent to the President.
  • Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES
  • Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES

    In the House:
    Overriding the Veto of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (317-109, 8 Not Voting)
    The House voted to override the President’s veto of the farm bill again, as a second veto was necessary due to a print error in the first version of the bill sent to the President.
  • Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

    National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (409-15, 9 Not Voting)
    The House passed this bill to expand NASA operations and set the agency’s budget for the next fiscal year.
  • Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

    Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act - Vote Passed (278-146, 10 Not Voting)
    The House voted to provide four weeks of paid parental leave to federal employees who adopt or give birth to a child.
  • Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

    Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 - Vote Passed (268-155, 12 Not Voting)
    The House approved this $165.4 billion bill to fund the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq through FY2008 and the beginning of FY2009.
  • Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

    FISA Amendments Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (293-129, 13 Not Voting)
    The House passed this intelligence bill that would revise U.S. surveillance laws.
  • Joseph Pitts voted YES

    Upcoming Votes
    FISA Amendments Act of 2008 - H.R.6304
    The Senate will vote on this intelligence bill that would rewrite the nation’s surveillance laws.

    Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - H.R.3221
    The Senate is likely to vote on this housing-stimulus bill.

    The Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 - H.R.6275
    The House is scheduled to vote on this bill intended to provide individuals with temporary relief from the alternative minimum tax.

    ADA Restoration Act - H.R.3195
    The House is scheduled to vote on this bill intended to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

    The Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 - H.R.6052
    The House is likely to vote on this bill that would promote increased public transportation use and increased use of alternative fuels by public transportation systems.

     

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