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US Senator Orrin Hatch

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S. 510 Food Safety Modernization Act

Voted on 12/01/2010
Voted :: Nay
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S.Amdt.4677 DeMint Amendment to Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
Amendment to continue funding at the present level until Feb. 4, 2011.
Voted on 09/29/2010
Voted :: Yea
S.Amdt.4676 Thune Amendment to Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
Amendment to the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, to reduce spending other than national security spending by 5 percent.
Voted on 09/29/2010
Voted :: Yea
H.R.3081 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
On passage of the bill to make continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
Voted on 09/29/2010
Voted :: Nay
H.R.5297 Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010
An act to create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to make capital investments in eligible institutions in order to increase the availability of credit for small businesses, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes.
Voted on 09/16/2010
Voted :: Nay
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PN1768 On the Nomination of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court
A vote to confirm Elena Kagan of Massachusetts to be an associate Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Voted on 08/05/2010
Voted :: Nay
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S.3628 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act
Motion to invoke cloture to proceed to misnamed Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act.
Voted on 07/27/2010
Voted :: Nay
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S.Res.591 Resolution honoring 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act
A resolution recognizing and honoring the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Voted on 07/22/2010
Voted :: Yea
H.J.Res.83 Renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003,
A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
Voted on 07/22/2010
Voted :: Yea
H.R.4899 Motion to Invoke Cloture on Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 4899; Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010
Voted on 07/22/2010
Voted :: Nay
H.R.4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Conference Report on a bill that ostensibly promoted financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system.
Voted on 07/15/2010
Voted :: Nay
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PN1474 On the Nomination of Sharon Johnson Coleman
Confirmation Sharon Johnson Coleman, of Illinois, to be United States Judge
Voted on 07/12/2010
Voted :: Yea
PN1873 Confirmation of Gen. David H. Petraeus
Confirmation Gen. David H. Petraeus to be the General replacing Gen. Stanley McChrystal in Afghanistan.
Voted on 06/30/2010
Voted :: yea
H.R.2194 Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010
Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 2194; Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2009
Voted on 06/24/2010
Voted :: Yea
S.J.Res.26 Disapproval Resolution of EPA Rule
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 26; A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Voted on 06/10/2010
Voted :: Yea
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H.R.4899 Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010
Bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010.
Voted on 05/27/2010
Voted :: Nay
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H.R.4173 Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010
A misnamed bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by ostensibly improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.
Voted on 05/24/2010
Voted :: Nay
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S.Amdt.4020 Limit Further Bailouts of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Amendment to Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S.3217) that would limit further bailouts of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Voted on 05/17/2010
Voted :: Yea
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S.Amdt.3738 Sanders Amendment to Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010
Amendment to Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 that requires the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office to conduct an independent audit of the Federal Reserve System, to let the American people know the names of the recipients of over $2 trillion in taxpayer assistance.
Voted on 05/11/2010
Voted :: Yea
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S.Amdt.3724 McCain Amendment to H.R.4851
Amendment to the Continuing Extension Act of 2010 that expresses the sense of the Senate that the Value Added Tax is a massive tax increase that will cripple families on fixed incomes and further push back America's economic recovery, and that the Senate opposed a Value Added Tax.
Voted on 04/15/2010
Voted :: Yea
H.R.4851 Continuing Extension Act of 2010
A bill to provide a temporary extension of certain programs, and for other purposes.
Voted on 04/15/2010
Voted :: Nay
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S.Amdt.3723 Motion to Table Coburn Amendment
Motion to table Coburn Amendment to the Continuing Extension Act of 2010. The amendment would have required the payment for the full cost of extending additional unemployment insurance and other federal programs by rescinding unspent federal funds not obligated for any purpose.
Voted on 04/14/2010
Voted :: Nay
H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010
The bill makes a number of health-related financing and revenue changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act enacted by H.R.3590 and modifies higher education assistance provisions.
Voted on 03/25/2010
Voted :: Nay
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S.Amdt.3567 Motion to table Gregg Amendment
Motion to table S.Amdt. 3567 to the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. The amendment would prevent Medicare from being used for new entitlements and to use Medicare savings to save Medicare.
Voted on 03/24/2010
Voted :: Nay
H.R.1586 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
A bill to impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients.
Voted on 03/22/2010
Voted :: Yea
H.R.4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.
Voted on 03/10/2010
Voted :: Nay
H.R.4691 Temporary Extension Act of 2010
A bill to provide a temporary extension of certain programs, and for other purposes.
Voted on 03/02/2010
Voted :: Nay
PN937 On the Nomination of Barbara Milano Keenan
Confirmation Barbara Milano Keenan, of Virginia, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit.
Voted on 03/02/2010
Voted :: Yea
PN319 On the Nomination of M. Patricia Smith
Confirmation M. Patricia Smith, of New York, to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor.
Voted on 02/04/2010
Voted :: Nay
H.J.Res.45 Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt
Increases the statutory limit on the public debt from $12.394 trillion to $14.294 trillion.
Voted on 01/28/2010
Voted :: Nay
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PN959 On the Nomination of Ben Bernanke
Confirmation Ben S. Bernanke To Be Chairman Of The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Voted on 01/28/2010
Voted :: Yea
S.Amdt.3303 Coburn Amendment
Proposal to amend H.J. Res 45 to rescind $120 billion in federal spending by consolidating duplicative government programs, cutting wasteful Washington spending, and returning billions of dollars of unspent money.
Voted on 01/26/2010
Voted :: Yea
S.Amdt.3301 Terminate Authority Under the TARP Program
Proposal to amend H.J. Res. 45 to terminate the authority under the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
Voted on 01/21/2010
Voted :: Yea
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H.R.4314 To permit continued financing of Government operations
Bill to raise the nation's debt ceiling by approximately $290 billion.
Voted on 12/24/2009
Voted :: Nay
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H.R.3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Vote on H.R. 3590 as Amended; H.R. 3590 as Amended; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Voted on 12/24/2009
Voted :: Nay
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H.R.3590 Cloture Motion on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Motion to Invoke Cloture on H.R. 3590, the misnamed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act also known as the $2.5 trillion Reid health care bill.
Voted on 12/23/2009
Voted :: Nay
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S.Amdt.3183 On the Amendment, S.Amdt.3183
Baucus Amdt. No. 3183; To protect middle class families from tax increases.
Voted on 12/15/2009
Voted :: Yea
H.R.3288 Conference Report on H.R.3288
Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 3288; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.
Voted on 12/13/2009
Voted :: Nay
S.Amdt.2962 Motion to Table S.Amdt.2962
Motion to Table Nelson-Hatch Amdt. No. 2962 to H.R.3590. The amendment, co-sponsored by Senator Hatch, would prohibit the use of federal funds for abortions.
Voted on 12/08/2009
Voted :: Nay
S.Amdmt.2942 On the Amendment S.Amdmt.2942
Proposed amendment to Reid Healthcare Bill (H.R.3590) to prevent Medicare from being raided for new entitlements and to use Medicare savings to save Medicare.
Voted on 12/07/2009
Voted :: Yea
Motion on H.R. 3590 On the Motion to Commit H.R. 3590 to the Committee on Finance
Hatch Motion to Commit H.R. 3590 to the Committee on Finance.
Voted on 12/04/2009
Voted :: Yea
S. Amdt.2826 Protect and Improve Medicare Benefits
Amendment to H.R. 3590 to protect and improve guaranteed Medicare benefits.
Voted on 12/03/2009
Voted :: Yea
PN841 Nomination of Jacqueline H. Nguyen, of CA, to be U.S. District Judge
Confirmation Jacqueline H. Nguyen, of CA, to be U.S. District Judge.
Voted on 12/01/2009
Voted :: Yea
PN187 Confirmation David F. Hamilton, of Indiana, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit.
Confirmation David F. Hamilton, of Indiana, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit.
Voted on 11/19/2009
Voted :: Nay
S.1963 Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide assistance to caregivers of veterans, to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and for other purposes.
Voted on 11/19/2009
Voted :: Yea
H.R.3082 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Voted on 11/17/2009
Voted :: Yea
H.R.2847 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Voted on 11/05/2009
Voted :: Nay
H.R.3548 Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009
To amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary availability of certain additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.
Voted on 11/04/2009
Voted :: Yea
H.R.2996 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Voted on 10/29/2009
Voted :: Nay
PN716 On the Confirmation of Roberto A. Lange
Confirmation Roberto A. Lange, of South Dakota, to be U.S. District Judge.
Voted on 10/21/2009
Voted :: Yea
H.R.2892 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010
Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 2892; Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010
Voted on 10/20/2009
Voted :: Yea
H.R.3183 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
Conference report of a a bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Voted on 10/15/2009
Voted :: Nay
H.R.2997 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
Conference report of a bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Voted on 10/08/2009
Voted :: Yea
H.R.3326 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010
A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010.
Voted on 10/06/2009
Voted :: Yea
PN261 On the Nomination of Thomas E. Perez
Nomination of Thomas E. Perez, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attorney General.
Voted on 10/06/2009
Voted :: Yea
H.R.2918 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010
A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010.
Voted on 09/30/2009
Voted :: Nay
H.R.2996 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Voted on 09/24/2009
Voted :: Yea
H.R.3288 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Voted on 09/17/2009
Voted :: Yea
PN323 On the Nomination of Cass R. Sunstein
Confirmation of Cass R. Sunstein, of Mass., to be Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget.
Voted on 09/10/2009
Voted :: Yea
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S.1023 Travel Promotion Act of 2009
A bill to establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise promote leisure, business, and scholarly travel to the United States.
Voted on 08/09/2009
Voted :: Yes
H.R.3435 Cash for Clunkers
Makes emergency supplemental appropriations of $2 billion for FY2009 and FY2010 to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the Department of Transportation (DOT) for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program (Cash for Clunkers Program). Amends the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program to require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the DOT Inspector General to review and report to Congress on the administration of the program.
Voted on 08/06/2009
Voted :: Nay
PN506 On the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor, of New York, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
Vote to confirm Sonia Sotomayor, of New York, to be an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Voted on 08/06/2009
Voted :: Nay
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H.R.2997 Appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs
Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Voted on 08/04/2009
Voted :: Yea
H.R.3357 To restore sums to the Highway Trust Fund and other purposes
Amends the Internal Revenue Code with respect to determination of the balances of the Highway Trust Fund September 30, 1998. Replaces the $8.017 billion Restoration of Fund balance appropriation with a $7 billion Increase in Fund balance appropriation (without fiscal year limitation). Amends the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 with respect to advances to the Unemployment Trust Fund and to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund under the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the Department of Labor. Removes the FY2010 limitation on the appropriation as well as the specific dollar amount for such advances, replacing them with such appropriations as may be necessary. Increases from $315 billion to $400 billion the maximum loan principal for FY2009 commitments to guarantee single family loans insured under the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund (MMIF) of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Increases from $300 billion to $400 billion the limit on new Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA or Ginnie Mae) commitments to issue guarantees under the Mortgage-Backed Securities Loan Guarantee Program.
Voted on 07/30/2009
Voted :: Nay
H.R.3183 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
A bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Voted on 07/29/2009
Voted :: Yea
S.1390 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010.
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Voted on 07/23/2009
Voted :: Yea
S.AMDT.1618 Amendment to National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
A proposal to amend S. 1390 that would amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to allow citizens who have concealed carry permits from the State in which they reside to carry concealed firearms in another State that grants concealed carry permits, if the individual complies with the laws of the State.
Voted on 07/22/2009
Voted :: Yea
H.R.2918 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010
A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Voted on 07/06/2009
Voted :: Yea
PN225 Nomination of Harold Hongju Koh to be legal adviser of the Department of State.
Nomination of Harold Hongju Koh, of Connecticut, to be legal adviser of the Department of State.
Voted on 06/25/2009
Voted :: Nay
H.R.2346 Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009
Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 2346; Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009.
Voted on 06/18/2009
Voted :: Yea
H.R.1256 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009
A bill to provide the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority to regulate tobacco products, to amend title 5, United States Code, to make certain modifications in the Thrift Savings Plan, the Civil Service Retirement System, and the Federal Employees' Retirement System, and for other purposes.
Voted on 06/11/2009
Voted :: Nay
S.AMDT.1133 Amendment to Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009
To prohibit funding to transfer, release, or incarcerate detainees detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to or within the United States.
Voted on 05/20/2009
Voted :: Yea
H.R.627 Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009
A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes.
Voted on 05/19/2009
Voted :: Yea
PN65-3 On the Nomination of Gary Gensler
On the Nomination (Confirmation of Gary Gensler, of Maryland, to be Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ).
Voted on 05/19/2009
Voted :: Yea
PN139 On the Cloture Motion on Nomination of David J. Hayes
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of David J. Hayes, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior.
Voted on 05/13/2009
Voted :: Nay
S.AMDT.1067 Coburn Amendment to H.R.627
An amendment to eliminate regulatory restrictions on the possession and transport of firearms in lands controlled by the National Park and Wildlife Refuge Systems. Under the amendment, the rules would be determined by the laws of the state in which the lands are located.
Voted on 05/12/2009
Voted :: Yea
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PN185 On the Nomination of R. Gil Kerlikowske
Confirmation R. Gil Kerlikowske, of Washington to be Director of National Drug Control Policy.
Voted on 05/07/2009
Voted :: Yea
S.454 Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009
A bill to improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weapon systems, and for other purposes.
Voted on 05/07/2009
Voted :: Yea
S.896 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009
A bill to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.
Voted on 05/06/2009
Voted :: Yea
PN188 On the Nomination of Kathleen Sebelius
Confirmation Kathleen Sebelius, of Kansas, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Voted on 04/28/2009
Voted :: Nay
S.386 Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009
A bill to improve enforcement of mortgage fraud, securities fraud, financial institution fraud, and other frauds related to federal assistance and relief programs, for the recovery of funds lost to these frauds, and for other purposes.
Voted on 04/28/2009
Voted :: Yea
PN171 On the Nomination of Christopher R. Hill
Confirmation of Christopher R. Hill, of Rhode Island, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq.
Voted on 04/21/2009
Voted :: Nay
S.Con.Res.13 Concurrent Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2010
S. Con. Res. 13 as Amended; An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.
Voted on 04/02/2009
Voted :: Nay
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S. AMDT. 735 Johanns Amendment to S.Con.Res. 13
Prohibits the use of the reconciliation process in the Senate for climate change legislation involving a cap and trade system.
Voted on 04/01/2009
Voted :: Yea
PN80 On the Nomination of David S. Kris
Confirmation of David S. Kris, of Maryland, to be Assistant Attorney General.
Voted on 03/25/2009
Voted :: Yea
H.R.1388 Serve America Act
A bill entitled "The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, an Act to reauthorize and reform the national service.
Voted on 03/25/2009
Voted :: Yea
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PN67 On the Nomination of Elena Kagan
Confirmation of Elena Kagan, of Massachusetts, to be Solicitor General.
Voted on 03/19/2009
Voted :: Yea
H.R.146 Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection Act
A bill to establish a battlefield acquisition grant program for the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, and for other purposes.
Voted on 03/19/2009
Voted :: Yea
PN64-9 On the Nomination of Ronald Kirk
Confirmation Ronald Kirk, of Texas, to be U.S. Trade Representative.
Voted on 03/18/2009
Voted :: Yea
PN68 On the Nomination of David W. Ogden.
Confirmation David W. Ogden, of Virginia, to be Deputy Attorney General.
Voted on 03/12/2009
Voted :: Nay
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S.160 District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009
S. 160 As Amended; District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009.
Voted on 02/26/2009
Voted :: Yea
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PN64-18 On the Nomination of Hilda L. Solis of California
Confirmation Hilda L. Solis of California, to be Secretary of Labor.
Voted on 02/24/2009
Voted :: Yea
H.R.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
A bill making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
Voted on 02/13/2009
Voted :: Nay
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PN65-11 Confirmation William J. Lynn, III, to the Deputy Secretary of Defense
Confirmation William J. Lynn, III, of Virginia, to the Deputy Secretary of Defense.
Voted on 02/11/2009
Voted :: Yea
PN64-7 Eric Holder confirmation
Confirmation Eric H. Holder, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. Attorney General.
Voted on 02/02/2009
Voted :: Yea
H.R. 2 Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009
Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Makes the amendments made by this Act effective on April 1, 2009, regardless of whether final regulations have been promulgated to carry them out. Allows certain state plans under titles XIX (Medicaid) or XXI (State Children's Health Insurance Program) (SCHIP, referred to in this Act as CHIP) of the Social Security Act (SSA) that require state legislation to meet additional requirements imposed by this Act additional time to make required plan changes.
Voted on 01/29/2009
Voted :: Nay
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Hatch Amdt. No. 80 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program
Hatch Amdt. No. 80 to H.R. 2; To codify regulations specifying that an unborn child is eligible for child health assistance.
Voted on 01/29/2009
Voted :: Yea
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PN65-17 Daniel Tarullo confirmation
Confirmation Daniel K. Tarullo, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Voted on 01/27/2009
Voted :: Yea
PN64-6 Timothy F. Geithner confirmation
Confirmation Timothy F. Geithner, of New York, to be Secretary of the Treasury
Voted on 01/26/2009
Voted :: Yea
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S. 181 Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to declare that an unlawful employment practice occurs when: (1) a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice is adopted; (2) an individual becomes subject to the decision or practice; or (3) an individual is affected by application of the decision or practice, including each time wages, benefits, or other compensation is paid. Allows liability to accrue, and allows an aggrieved person to obtain relief, including recovery of back pay, for up to two years preceding the filing of the charge, where the unlawful employment practices that have occurred during the charge filing period are similar or related to practices that occurred outside the time for filing a charge. Applies the preceding provisions to claims of compensation discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Voted on 01/22/2009
Voted :: Nay
PN64-1 Confirmation Hillary Rodham Clinton
Confirmation Hillary Rodham Clinton, of New York, to be Secretary of State.
Voted on 01/21/2009
Voted :: yea
S. 22 Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009
A bill to designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.
Voted on 01/15/2009
Voted :: Yea

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