MegaVote for NC’s 11th Congressional District: June 29, 2009
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 provided 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 Nomination of Harold Hongju Koh to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State
Vote Confirmed (62-35, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate confirmed Yale Law School Dean Harold Koh as Legal Adviser of the State Department.
Sen. Richard Burr voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Kay Hagan voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Recent House Votes Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010
Vote Passed (389-37, 7 Not Voting)
On Wednesday, the House passed this bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security for Fiscal Year 2010.
Rep. Heath Shuler voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Department of Defense Authorization, FY 2010
Vote Passed (389-22, 1 Present, 21 Not Voting)
The House approved this bill to authorize funding for military activities and prescribe military personnel strengths in Fiscal Year 2010.
Rep. Heath Shuler voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Department of Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation, 2010
Vote Passed (254-173, 6 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill funding the Department of Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for Fiscal Year 2010.
Rep. Heath Shuler voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
American Clean Energy and Security Act
Vote Passed (219-212, 3 Not Voting)
This climate and energy bill, which includes a cap-and-trade program, was passed by the House on Friday.
Rep. Heath Shuler voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Editor’s Note: Congress is now in recess for the 4th of July holiday. The Senate will return on Monday, July 6. The House will return on Tuesday, July 7.
