MegaVote for NC’s 11th Congressional District: Sep. 22, 2008
MegaVote is a service provided by Congress.org as a means of tracking the most recent and upcoming votes of our elected Congressional officials. This information is sent via e-mail on a weekly basis when Congress is in session. Here’s this week’s edition for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District:
Recent Senate Votes National Defense Authorization Act
Vote Passed (88-8, 4 Not Voting)
The Senate passed this bill that authorizes defense spending, including a 3.9% pay raise for those serving in the military.
Sen. Richard Burr voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Elizabeth Dole voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Recent House Votes Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act
Vote Passed (236-189, 9 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that seeks to reduce foreign oil dependence and enhance national security through clean and renewable alternative technologies.
Rep. Heath Shuler voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
National Capital Security and Safety Act
Vote Passed (266-152, 1 Present, 14 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill to require the District of Columbia Council to widen the rights of gun ownership to its residents.
Rep. Heath Shuler voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act
Vote Passed (283-133, 17 Not Voting)
The House passed a bill requiring the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to subject the overseas trading of US energy and agricultural commodities to the same regulations and reporting requirements which domestic trades are subjected.
Rep. Heath Shuler voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
No Child Left Inside Act of 2008
Vote Passed (293-109, 31 Not Voting)
This bill to improve environmental education programs passed the House on Thursday.
Rep. Heath Shuler voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Upcoming Votes Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 – H.R.6049
The Senate is scheduled to take up this bill to extend temporary tax provisions that expired at the end of 2007.
Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 – H.R.5244
The House is scheduled to vote on this bill intended to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit.
Making continuing appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2009 – H.J.Res.____
The House is also likely to work on a continuing resolution to fund government operations for fiscal year 2009.
