MegaVote for NC’s 11th Congressional District: July 28, 2008
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Recent Senate Votes Foreclosure Prevention Act
Vote Agreed to (72-13, 15 Not Voting)
The Senate gave final approval to this housing-recovery package.
Sen. Richard Burr voted Not Voting……send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Elizabeth Dole voted Not Voting……send e-mail or see bio
Recent House Votes Foreclosure Prevention Act
Vote Passed (272-152, 11 Not Voting)
The House passed this housing-recovery package.
Rep. Heath Shuler voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Consumer Energy Supply Act
Vote Failed (268-157, 10 Not Voting)
The House failed to attain the two-thirds margin needed to pass this bill to release 10 percent of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Rep. Heath Shuler voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act
Vote Passed (367-55, 12 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that would help states and the Federal Highway Administration create a uniform inspection system for bridges and highways.
Rep. Heath Shuler voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Upcoming Votes Advancing America’s Priorities - S.3297
The Senate may take up this omnibus bill combining a number of health care bills.
Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act - S.3268
This Senate bill is intended to prevent excessive speculation in the energy commodities market.
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations, FY2009 - H.R.6599
The House is scheduled to take up this $73 billion bill funding military construction and the Department of Veterans Affairs for the upcoming fiscal year.
Paycheck Fairness Act - H.R.1338
The House will also take up this bill intended to prevent gender-based wage discrimination.























