MegaVote: GA 1st, 8/3/2009

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August 3, 2009

In this MegaVote for Georgia’s 1st Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes

  • Senate: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  • Senate: To restore sums to the Highway Trust Fund
  • House: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010
  • House: Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009
  • House: Supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program
  • House: Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act

Upcoming Congressional Bills

  • Senate: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  • Senate: Supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program
  • Senate: Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor, of New York, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States


Editor’s Note: The House is out of session and will return on September 8.
Recent Senate Votes
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Passed (85-9, 6 Not Voting)

On Wednesday, the Senate passed this $34.3 billion bill funding the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and related agencies and programs.

Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO……send e-mail or see bio


To restore sums to the Highway Trust Fund – Vote Passed (79-17, 4 Not Voting)

The Senate approved this bill providing $7 billion to the Highway Trust Fund, ensuring it will stay solvent through the rest of fiscal year 2009.

Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Recent House Votes
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Passed (400-30, 3 Not Voting)

On Thursday, the House approved this $636.3 billion bill funding the Department of Defense.

Rep. Jack Kingston voted YES……send e-mail or see bio


Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (283-142, 8 Not Voting)

The House passed this food safety legislation, which would give the FDA more oversight and expand its role in inspections.

Rep. Jack Kingston voted NO……send e-mail or see bio


Supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program – Vote Passed (316-109, 2 Present, 6 Not Voting)

The House approved an additional $2 billion for the ?Cash for Clunkers? program, which had run out of funds.

Rep. Jack Kingston voted YES……send e-mail or see bio


Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act – Vote Passed (237-185, 11 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that intends to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation and to prevent certain incentives in the compensation practices of financial institutions.

Rep. Jack Kingston voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
Upcoming Votes
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.2997

The Senate is scheduled to vote on this bill funding the USDA, FDA and other related agencies and programs.


Supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program – H.R.3435

The Senate is expected to work on this bill to replenish funding for the ?Cash for Clunkers? program.


Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor, of New York, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States – PN506

The Senate is expected to vote on the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.

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