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Recent Senate Votes

Ensign Amdt. to Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 Vote Agreed to (88-8, 4 Not Voting) The Senate approved this amendment to the housing stimulus package, which would extend an estimated $6.6 billion in tax incentives to encourage renewable energy and energy efficiency. Sen. Richard Burr voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Elizabeth Dole voted Not Voting……send e-mail or see bio Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 Vote Passed (84-12, 4 Not Voting) The Senate passed this stimulus bill that is intended to reduce home foreclosures. Sen. Richard Burr voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Elizabeth Dole voted Not Voting……send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

National Landscape Conservation System Act Vote Passed (278-140, 12 Not Voting) The House voted to give permanent statutory protection to the Department of Interior?s National Landscape Conservation System, a 26 million-acre network of monuments, scenic trails, and conservation and wildlife areas. Rep. Heath Shuler voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Relating to the consideration of the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Vote Passed (224-195, 1 Present, 12 Not Voting) This House resolution removes the 90-day provision requiring Congress to vote on the United States-Colombia Free Trade bill. Rep. Heath Shuler voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act - H.R.1195 The Senate is expected to work on this bill to make technical corrections to transportation law. Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2007 - H.R.2634 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that would provide debt cancellation to some low-income countries and establish a structure for creditor transparency and responsible lending. Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - H.R.5719 The House is also scheduled to vote on this tax simplification bill. The Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008 - H.R.5715 The House will likely work on this bill to assure that students and families have access to the federal student loan program.

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