2010 Voting Record

My complete voting record for the 2nd Session of the 111th Congress includes the votes I cast in 2010. Providing my complete voting record continues my practice each year of making available for the people I represent my votes on all matters coming before Congress. Public accountability is among my most important responsibilities as a member of Congress.

There were 664 roll call votes during the 2nd Session of the 111th Congress which convened on January 12 and adjourned on December 22, 2010. Included in those roll calls were 120 procedural votes, such as rules for consideration of bills and resolutions, approval of the Speaker’s journal (or the record of the previous day’s business), quorum calls, and parliamentary procedure motions, such as motions to rise or adjourn or table or limit debate or sustain a ruling of the chair. I missed only five votes, for a voting attendance record of 99.2 percent. Procedural votes and missed votes are not listed in this report.

This report is arranged by general subject areas as follows: each vote begins with the roll call number, followed in bold type by the number of the bill or resolution being considered and a short description of the question on which the vote was taken, including amendments, motions to recommit and passage. Next my own vote on the measure is listed in bold type by either a “yes” or “no.” The vote of the entire House follows indicated by either “passed” or “failed” with the vote total, followed by the date on which the vote occurred. Votes taken under suspension of the rules are so noted and an explanation of that procedure may be found in the glossary.

Agriculture & Rural Affairs

125. H.R. 3954, to authorize the Agriculture Department to transfer 114 acres in Leon County, Florida, to the state of Florida and allow the U.S. Forest Service to make an equivalent transfer within the Ocala and Apalachicola national forests in Florida. Yes. Passed 418-1, under suspension of rules. 3/17/10.
134. H.R. 3509, to extend the authorization for grants to fund state programs that mediate loan disputes between agricultural producers and their creditors. Yes. Passed 382-26, under suspension of rules. 3/18/10.
225. H.R. 5017, to authorize the Agriculture Department to guarantee up to $30 billion in mortgage loans in FY 2010 under a rural housing program and increase fees for mortgage lenders participating in the program to up to 4 percent of the loan principal. Yes. Passed 352-62, under suspension of rules. 4/27/10.
504. H.R. 5414, to authorize the Department of Agriculture to convey a parcel of the National Forest System land in the Francis Marion National Forest in South Carolina to the First Baptist Church of Bonneau, South Carolina. Yes. Passed 408-0, under suspension of rules. 7/30/10.
601. H.R. 6469, to provide that an institution will be ineligible for funds under the Child and Adult Care Food Program if it employs a child care staff member who refuses to consent to or makes a false statement on a background check, is registered or required to be registered as a sex offender, or has been convicted of a certain type of felony. Yes. Passed 416-3, under suspension of rules. 12/2/10.
602. S. 3307, child nutrition programs. Motion to recommit the bill to the House Education and Labor Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment striking the provision of the bill that would set price requirements for paid school lunches and insert provisions that would make an institution ineligible for funds under the Child and Adult Care Food Program if it employs a child-care staff member who refuses to consent to specified background checks or is registered or required to be registered as a sex offender. Yes. Failed 200-221. 12/2/10.
603. S. 3307. On passage of the bill to reauthorize child nutrition programs though FY 2015 and make changes to the programs, including a $4.5 billion increase in new spending over 10 years; expand eligibility for school meal programs; direct the Department of Agriculture to set nutrition rules for food sold in schools; increase reimbursement rates for schools that comply with the standards, and provide that the costs of the bill would be partially offset by moving up the end date of a temporary boost in food stamp benefits. No. Passed 264-157. 12/2/10.
661. H.R. 2751, to concur in the Senate amendments to the food safety bill, increasing reporting and recordkeeping requirements for food facilities, expanding the Food and Drug Administration’s oversight authority by increasing the number of required inspections, boosting access to the records of food processors and providing authority to issue mandatory recalls, and increasing the FDA’s ability to inspect imported foods and create a foreign facility inspection program. Yes. Passed 215-144. 12/21/10.

Appropriations

2. H.J.Res. 64, short-term continuing appropriations. To pass over the veto of the president the joint resolution providing continuing appropriations until December 23, 2009, for all federal departments and agencies whose FY 2010 appropriations bills have not been enacted. Yes. Failed 143-245. 1/13/10. [Note: A 2/3s vote of both chambers is required to override a veto.]
186. H.R. 4899, FY 2010 emergency supplemental appropriations. To provide $5.1 billion in FY 2010 emergency supplemental funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Relief Fund and $600 million for Labor Department grants for youth summer jobs programs and partially offset the cost through rescission of $620 million in funds that were appropriated for several existing programs at various agencies. No. Passed 239-175. 3/24/10.
430. H.R. 4899, FY 2010 supplemental appropriations. Motion to concur in the Senate amendments to the bill with a division of the House amendments, including the second portion appropriating $10 billion to assist in the hiring and retention of teachers, $4.95 billion for Pell grants, $701 million for border security and $142 million in additional Gulf Coast oil spill funding, and provide $11.7 billion in rescissions of previously appropriated funds and $4.7 billion in expected savings from changes to mandatory programs. No. Passed 239-182. 7/1/10.
431. H.R. 4899. Motion to concur in the Senate amendments to the bill with a division of the House amendments, including the third portion striking military funding for Afghanistan from the bill. No. Failed 25-376. 7/1/10.
432. H.R. 4899. Motion to concur in the Senate amendments to the bill with a division of the House amendments, including the fourth portion limiting the use of military funding for Afghanistan to activities relating to the safe withdrawal of U.S. troops and protection of civilian and military personnel in the country. No. Failed 100-321. 7/1/10.
433. H.R. 4899. Motion to concur in the Senate amendments to the bill with a division of the House amendments, including the fifth portion requiring the president to present Congress with a new national intelligence estimate on Afghanistan by January 31, 2011, as well as a plan for redeployment of U.S. troops from Afghanistan by April 4, 2011, and requiring Congress to vote by July 2011, in order to allow the obligation and expenditure of funds for Afghanistan in a way not consistent with the president's policy to begin to drawdown troops by July 2011. No. Failed 162-260. 7/1/10.
474. H.R. 4899, to recede from the House amendment to the Senate amendment and concur in the Senate amendment to the bill providing $58.8 billion in FY 2010 supplemental appropriations, including $33.5 billion for the Defense Department for the addition of 30,000 troops in Afghanistan, $3.6 billion for Afghan and Iraqi security forces and $4.9 billion for Defense Department procurement; $162 million for response to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico; $5.1 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to pay for costs of past disasters, and $13.4 billion in mandatory funds to compensate Vietnam War veterans exposed to Agent Orange. Yes. Passed 308-114, under suspension of rules. 7/27/10.
564. H.R. 3081, to concur in the Senate amendments to the bill providing continuing appropriations through December 3, 2010, for all federal departments and agencies, none of whose fiscal 2011 appropriations bills have been enacted. No. Passed 228-194. 9/29/10.
593. H.J.Res. 101, to provide FY 2011 continuing appropriations through December 18, 2010, for all federal departments and agencies, none of whose fiscal 2011 appropriations bills have been enacted, setting most funding at FY 2010 levels. No. Passed 239-178. 12/1/10.
622. H.R. 3082, to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill with a House amendment providing continuing appropriations through September 30, 2011, for all federal departments and agencies, none of whose FY 2011 appropriations bills have been enacted, and provide FY 2011 discretionary funding at the same level provided for FY 2010; include provisions of a Senate-passed bill that would overhaul food safety laws and expand Food and Drug Administration enforcement powers, including giving the FDA authority to force a company to recall foods believed to be contaminated, and require registration every two years by operators who import, export, manufacture, process, pack or hold food for consumption in the United States, and require inspections of registered domestic facilities on a risk-based schedule. No. Passed 212-206. 12/8/10.
662. H.R. 3082, to concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the FY 2011 continuing resolution at FY 2010-enacted levels through March 4, 2011, and provide an overall annualized spending rate at $1.16 billion more than FY 2010 levels; provide additional funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Pell grants, and allow the awarding of a Navy contract for shipbuilding of Littoral Combat Ships to multiple suppliers. No. Passed 193-165. 12/21/10.

Budget, Taxes, Revenue

8. H.J.Res. 45, on division of the question on concurring in the Senate amendment to the joint resolution to increase the debt limit by $1.9 trillion and add pay-as-you-go budget rules into law, to adopt the second portion of the amendment to establish a statutory requirement that new tax and mandatory spending legislation be budget neutral, enforced by automatic across-the-board spending cuts in non-exempt programs if the pay-as-you-go tally at the end of the year shows a deficit; exempt measures to extend certain tax cuts scheduled to expire in 2010 and treat the alternative minimum tax exemption as though it had been extended beyond December 31, 2009, and require the Government Accountability Office to investigate areas with duplicative goals and activities within the government. No. Passed 233-187. 2/4/10.
90. H.R. 2847, motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment with an additional House amendment to change the payment structure for certain tax credit bond programs and delay by one more year the effective date of new interest allocation rules for multinational companies; exempt employers from Social Security payroll taxes for certain new hires made in 2010; expand the Build America Bonds program; extend the Highway Trust Fund and certain transportation safety programs through December 31, 2010, and extend through 2010 the ability of small businesses to deduct $250,000 of qualified property purchases from income taxes in the year of purchase. No. Passed 217-201. 3/4/10.
200. H.R. 4994, Taxpayer Assistance Act to remove filing requirements for claiming a business cell phone deduction, requiring the IRS to notify taxpayers who were eligible but did not receive a refund in any preceding tax year, and authorizing $20 million per year in grants for tax assistance programs for low- and moderate-income taxpayers. Yes. Passed 399-9, under suspension of rules. 4/14/10.
324. H.R. 4213. Motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill to extend certain expiring tax provisions except Section 523 of a House amendment, which would extend tax provisions including the research and development credit and the tuition deduction, provide $1 billion for a summer jobs program, provide funding for states that would lose money due to changes in the transportation funding formula, increase the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund financing rate to 34 cents per barrel, and tax a portion of the carried interest received by investment managers as ordinary income. No. Passed 215-204. 5/28/10.
325. H.R. 4213. Motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill to extend certain expiring tax provisions with Section 523 of the House amendment, which would increase Medicare reimbursements to doctors by 2.2 percent for the rest of 2010 and by 1 percent in 2011. No. Passed 245-171. 5/28/10.
362. H.R. 5486, small business jobs tax relief. Motion to recommit the bill to the Ways and Means Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with language repealing the individual mandate to purchase health insurance in the 2010 health care overhaul law. Yes. Failed 187-230. 6/15/10.
363. H.R. 5486. On passage of the bill to provide $3.6 billion in tax incentives for small businesses by increasing deductions for start-up expenses and eliminating taxation on certain small business stocks. No. Passed 247-170. 6/15/10.
400. H.R. 5552, to change the payment of the manufacturer’s excise tax on recreational firearms and ammunition equipment to quarterly, rather than biweekly. Yes. Passed 412-6, under suspension of rules. 6/29/10.
401. H.R. 5623, to extend the required closing date for a first-time homebuyer tax credit and provide that individuals who entered into a written binding contract before May 1 would have to close on the purchase of a principal residence before October 1, 2010, and offset the cost by extending fees for travel promotion and applying a bad check penalty to electronic payments. Yes. Passed 409-5, under suspension of rules. 6/29/10.
502. H.R. 5901, to raise to 10 percent, from 5 percent, the stake that a foreign investor could have in a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust before higher tax rates would apply. Yes. Passed 402-11, under suspension of rules. 7/30/10.
514. H.R. 5982, to repeal tax compliance language in the health care overhaul law requiring businesses to file information reports to the IRS for payments of $600 or more made to any vendor in a single year, and provide that the cost of the reporting requirement repeal would be offset by placing new limits on the ability of U.S.-based companies to use certain foreign tax credit transactions to lower their tax liability. No. Failed 241-154, under suspension of rules. 7/30/10. [Note: 2/3s vote required.]
604. H.R. 4853, to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill with a House amendment making permanent the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts on income under $200,000 for individuals and $250,000 for married couples, extending current lower tax rates for capital gains and dividends, eliminate the “marriage penalty,“ expand the increased child tax credit, and provide through 2011 a “patch” that would shield millions of taxpayers from the alternative minimum tax. No. Passed 234-188. 12/2/10. [Note: the legislation would add to the federal debt without any offsets or cuts in other areas to pay its costs.]
611. H.R. 5987, to provide a one-time payment of $250 to recipients of Social Security, railroad retirement benefits, and veterans’ disability compensation or pension benefits if there is no cost-of-living adjustment payable in 2011. No. Failed 254-153, under suspension of rules. 12/8/10. [Note: 2/3s vote required.]
626. H.R. 4994, to concur in the Senate amendments to the bill extending through December 31, 2011, the current Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians, and several expiring Medicare programs, including a cap on therapy services, hospital geographic reclassifications and Transitional Medical Assistance, and fully offset the costs of the extensions by modifying the amount of money recipients of insurance subsidy overpayments under the 2010 health care laws would have to pay back, creating a sliding scale for such repayments based on income. Yes. Passed 409-2, under suspension of rules. 12/9/10.
646. H.R. 4853, tax rate extensions. Amendment to strike the estate tax provisions in the bill, which would revive the lapsed estate tax at a 35 percent rate on estates worth more than $5 million for individuals and $10 million total for couples, and insert provisions that would set the estate tax rate for 2011 and 2012 at 45 percent on estates worth more than $3.5 million for individuals and $7 million total for couples. No. Failed 194-233. 12/16/10.
647. H.R. 4853. To concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill extending the 2001- and 2003-enacted tax cuts for all taxpayers for two years and revive the lapsed estate tax, setting the tax rate at 35 percent on estates worth more than $5 million for 2011 and 2012; extend unemployment insurance benefits for 13 months and cut the employee portion of the Social Security tax by 2 percentage points. No. Passed 277-148. 12/16/10. [Note: the legislation would add nearly a trillion dollars to the federal debt without any offsets or cuts in other areas to pay its costs.]

Congressional Matters

3. H.Res. 1002, to express the sense of the House encouraging individuals to pay tribute to the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through community service projects on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Yes. Passed 379-0, under suspension of rules. 1/13/10.
4. H.Res. 860, to express the sense of the House supporting the “Leave No Child Inside” initiative of the Chicago Wilderness regional alliance, a program aimed at increasing outdoor activities for children. Yes. Passed 369-1, under suspension of rules. 1/13/10.
6. H.Res. 1004, to express the sense of the House commending the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine for its 150th anniversary. Yes. Passed 397-0, under suspension of rules. 1/19/10.
7. H.Res. 1015, to express the sense of the House commending the Pennsylvania State University women’s volleyball team on winning the 2009 NCAA Division I national championship. Yes. Passed 396-0, under suspension of rules. 1/19/10.
8. H.Res. 991, to express the sense of the House commending the University of Virginia men’s soccer team for winning the 2009 NCAA Division I national championship. Yes. Passed 398-0, under suspension of rules. 1/19/10.
15. H. Res. 1021, to express the sense of the House expressing sympathy for the loss of life and the damage in Haiti caused by the earthquake on January 12, 2010, and solidarity with Haitians, Haitian Americans and all those who have been affected by the tragedy, and urging those who hold debt against Haiti to suspend further debt payments and cancel all remaining debt. Yes. Passed 411-1, under suspension of rules. 1/21/10.
17. H.Res. 990, to express the sense of the House supporting the designation of National Mentoring Month and recognizing the contributions of adults and students already volunteering as mentors. Yes. Passed 398-0, under suspension of rules. 1/26/10.
18. H.Res. 1011, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals of Cervical Health Awareness Month and recognizing the importance of detecting cervical cancer during its earliest stages. Yes. Passed 400-0, under suspension of rules. 1/26/10.
19. H.Res. 1003, to express the sense of the House supporting the designation of National Influenza Vaccination Week and encouraging citizens to get vaccinated. Yes. Passed 398-2, under suspension of rules. 1/26/10.
21. H.Res. 1024, to express the sense of the House supporting the designation of Poverty in America Awareness Month and stating that poverty eradication should be a goal for the people and the government of the U.S. Yes. Passed 387-18, under suspension of rules. 1/27/10.
25. H.Res. 1020, to express the sense of the House marking the 95th anniversary of the signing of the Rocky Mountain National Park Act creating the park. Yes. Passed 408-0, under suspension of rules. 1/27/10.
27. H.Res. 957, to express the sense of the House recognizing the achievements of Jimmie Kenneth Johnson, the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion, and his driving team. Yes. Passed 391-1, under suspension of rules. 2/2/10.
28. H.Res. 1014, to express the sense of the House recognizing and supporting the goals of North American Inclusion Month. Yes. Passed 389-0, under suspension of rules. 2/2/10.
31. H.Res. 1043, to express the sense of the House recognizing Brescia University’s 60th anniversary as an institution of higher education and commending the university for service to the community of Owensboro, Kentucky. Yes. Passed 418-0, under suspension of rules. 2/3/10.
32. H.Res. 901, to express the sense of the House recognizing the 49th anniversary of the first day of integrated schools in New Orleans. Yes. Passed 416-0, under suspension of rules. 2/3/10.
33. H.Res. 1044, to express the sense of the House commemorating the 65th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz and honoring the victims of Auschwitz and other Nazi concentration and extermination camps. Yes. Passed 414-0, under suspension of rules. 2/3/10.
52. H.Res. 1066, to express the sense of the House recognizing the U.S. armed forces, local first responders and other members of Operation Unified Response for their efforts to help the Haitian people and with the evacuation of U.S. citizens affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Yes. Passed 406-0, under suspension of rules. 2/23/10.
53. H.Res. 1059, to express the sense of the House recognizing the United States Agency for International Development and the U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance Office-supported urban search-and-rescue teams and congratulating rescue workers for lives saved after the earthquake in Haiti. Yes. Passed 406-0, under suspension of rules. 2/23/10.
54. H.Res. 1039, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day. Yes. Passed 408-0, under suspension of rules. 2/23/10.
55. H.Res. 1046, to express the sense of the House recognizing the significance of Black History Month and the contributions of African-Americans in American history. Yes. Passed 402-0, under suspension of rules. 2/23/10.
61. H.Res. 1074, to express the sense of the House recognizing Miep Gies’ effort to hide and provide for the Frank family in Nazi-occupied Holland and commend her for preserving the diary of Anne Frank. Yes. Passed 421-0, under suspension of rules. 2/24/10.
62. H.Res. 944, to express the sense of the House sharing concern for Iraqi religious and ethnic minorities and urging the Iraqi government to ensure that the upcoming national elections in Iraq are safe and fair so that all citizens can participate. Yes. Passed 415-3, under suspension of rules. 2/24/10.
65. H.Res. 1085, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals of National African-American History Month and honoring African-American contributions to transportation and infrastructure. Yes. Passed 419-0, under suspension of rules. 2/24/10.
68. H.Con.Res. 227, to express the sense of Congress supporting the goals and ideals of National Urban Crimes Awareness Week. Yes. Passed 411-0, under suspension of rules. 2/25/10.
74. H.Con.Res. 238, to express the sense of Congress recognizing the sacrifices of black veterans and the difficulties they faced at home after serving in the military. Yes. Passed 383-0, under suspension of rules. 2/26/10.
75. H.Res. 1072, to express the sense of the House recognizing the 150th anniversary of Louisiana State University. Yes. Passed 383-0, under suspension of the rules. 3/2/10.
77. H.Res. 1097, to express the sense of the House supporting National Engineers Week and stating the House’s commitment to ensuring engineers can continue to innovate. Yes. Passed 382-0, under suspension of rules. 3/2/10.
79. H.Res. 747, to express the sense of the House congratulating the U.S. Military Academy at West Point for being named as America’s best college for 2009 by Forbes magazine. Yes. Passed 416-0, under suspension of rules. 3/3/10.
80. H.Res. 1096, to express the sense of the House supporting the designation of Census Awareness Month and encouraging individuals in the United States to participate in the 2010 census to ensure an accurate and complete count. Yes. Passed 409-1, under suspension of rules. 3/3/10.
83. H.Res. 1127, to express the sense of the House condemning the February 18, 2010, suicide plane attack against IRS employees in a federal building in Austin, Texas; honoring Vernon Hunter, a victim of the crash, and commending IRS employees for their dedication and public service. Yes. Passed 408-2, under suspension of rules. 3/3/10.
84. H.Res. 699, to express the sense of the House recognizing and commending the service and sacrifice of the members of the Air Force’s 139th Airlift Wing and their families. Yes. Passed 421-0, under suspension of rules. 3/4/10.
85. H.R. 1086, to express the sense of the House recognizing the significance of the 2010 census and encouraging Indian Country communities to name an elder to answer census questions. Yes. Passed 415-1, under suspension of rules. 3/4/10.
86. H.Res. 1111, to express the sense of the House honoring the 13th anniversary of Read Across America Day and recognizing Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, for encouraging children to read. Yes. Passed 414-0, under suspension of rules. 3/4/10.
89. H.Res. 362, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals of the National School Lunch Program. Yes. Passed 403-13, under suspension of rules. 3/4/10.
91. H.Res. 1079, to express the sense of the House congratulating the New Orleans Saints’ coaches and players and the members of the “Who Dat” Nation for winning Super Bowl XLIV. Yes. Passed 375-1, under suspension of rules. 3/4/10.
93. H.Res. 1069, to express the sense of the House congratulating Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith for being awarded the Nobel Prize in physics and recognizing Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill, New Jersey, as a leader in scientific research and innovation. Yes. Passed 402-0, under suspension of rules. 3/9/10.
94. H.Res. 935, to express the sense of the House congratulating John E. Warnock, Charles M. Geschke, Forrest M. Bird, Esther Sans Takeuchi, and the IBM Corporation for receiving the 2008 National Medal of Technology and Innovation. Yes. Passed 402-0, under suspension of rules. 3/9/10.
96. H.Res. 1088, to express the sense of the House condemning the murder and mutilation of people with albinism in East Africa, expressing U.S. support for people with albinism in East Africa who have been the victims of attacks, and urging the governments of Tanzania and Burundi to prosecute and convict the perpetrators of such crimes. Yes. Passed 418-1, under suspension of rules. 3/10/10.
99. H.Con.Res. 249, to express the sense of Congress commemorating the 45th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Yes. Passed 409-0, under suspension of rules. 3/10/10.
100. H.Res. 1144, to express the sense of the House acknowledging the loss of life and physical damage caused by the February 27, 2010, earthquake in Chile and urging the president to continue to support the Chilean government as it assesses relief and recovery needs. Yes. Passed 404-1, under suspension of rules. 3/10/10.
107. H.Res. 1164. Motion to refer to the Standards of Official Conduct Committee the Boehner privileged resolution requiring the committee to investigate if House Democratic leaders and their staff knew of allegations of misconduct against former Rep. Eric Massa, D-New York, before March 3, 2010. Yes. Passed 402-1. 3/11/10.
108. H.Res. 1107, to express the sense of the House congratulating the people of Greece on the 189th anniversary of the country’s independence and expressing support for the principles of democratic governance of Greece. Yes. Passed 414-0, under suspension of rules. 3/11/10.
112. H.Res. 1145, to express the sense of the House recognizing the University of Arizona’s 125th anniversary and congratulating the university for its dedication to higher education. Yes. Passed 392-0, under suspension of rules. 3/15/10.
113. H.Res. 1170, to express the sense of the House congratulating the winners of the Voice of Democracy national scholarship program. Yes. Passed 384-0, under suspension of rules. 3/15/10.
114. H.Res. 1163, to express the sense of the House recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Washington State University Honors College. Yes. Passed 389-0, under suspension of rules. 3/15/10.
115. H.Res. 267, to express the sense of the House recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz, which marks the traditional Iranian New Year, and expressing appreciation for the contributions of Iranian-Americans to the United States. Yes. Passed 384-2, under suspension of rules. 3/15/10.
117. H.Res. 311, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals and ideals of Red Cross Month and recognizing the contributions of American National Red Cross volunteers. Yes. Passed 417-0, under suspension of rules. 3/16/10.
118. H.Res. 605, to express the sense of the House urging the Chinese government to cease persecution of Falun Gong practitioners. Yes. Passed 412-1, under suspension of rules. 3/16/10.
119. H.Res. 1128, to express the sense of the House congratulating Canada, Team USA, the athletes of the world and the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Yes. Passed 420-0, under suspension of rules. 3/16/10.
120. H.Res. 1089, to express the sense of the House recognizing the 150th anniversary of Augustana College in Illinois. Yes. Passed 421-0, under suspension of rules. 3/17/10.
121. H.Res. 1167, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day. Yes. Passed 419-0, under suspension of rules. 3/17/10.
122. H.Res. 1184, to express the sense of the House congratulating the 2009-2010 University of Maryland men’s basketball team, Greivis Vasquez, and Coach Gary Williams on an outstanding season. Yes. Passed 279-132, under suspension of rules. 3/17/10.
123. H.Res. 1141, to express the sense of the House recognizing the achievements and career of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Yes. Passed 416-0, under suspension of rules. 3/17/10.
127. H.R. 4825, to direct unused funds from House members’ office accounts at the end of each fiscal year to the Treasury Department for deficit reduction. Yes. Passed 413-1, under suspension of rules. 3/17/10.
131. H.Res. 1193, motion to refer the Flake privileged resolution to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct and require the committee to issue a report detailing the number of people interviewed, subpoenas issued and documents reviewed in the panel’s investigation of members’ dealings with the PMA Group. Yes. Passed 397-0. 3/18/10.
133. H.R. 3542, to require the Architect of the Capitol to fly the flag of each state over the U.S. Capitol building on the anniversary of the state’s admission to the United States. Yes. Passed 408-0, under suspension of rules. 3/18/10.
135. H.Res. 1173, to express the sense of the House recognizing the 100th anniversary of Vermont’s Long Trail, the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States. Yes. Passed 409-1, under suspension of rules. 3/18/10.
145. H.Res. 1133, to express the sense of the House recognizing African-Americans who have overcome significant obstacles to enhance innovation and competitiveness in science, and encouraging federal investment in programs to reduce the achievement gap of African-Americans and other minorities. Yes. Passed 399-0, under suspension of rules. 3/19/10.
146. H.Res. 1027, to express the sense of the House recognizing the 50th anniversary of the dive to the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, the achievements of Captain Don Walsh and Jacques Piccard and the need to continue exploring the trench to lead to scientific discoveries. Yes. Passed 398-2, under suspension of rules. 3/19/10.
147. H.Con.Res. 244, to express the sense of Congress supporting the designation of a national day of recognition for physicians who provide long-term care. Yes. Passed 395-0, under suspension of rules. 3/19/10.
154. H.Res. 1040, to express the sense of the House recognizing the accomplishments of Donald Harington for his contributions to literature in the United States. Yes. Passed 399-0, under suspension of rules. 3/20/10.
156. H.Res. 1174, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals and ideals of National Women’s History Month in March 2010 and recognizing the women and organizations in the United States that have fought for and continue to promote the teachings of women’s history. Yes. Passed 420-0, under suspension of rules. 3/21/10.
158. H.Res. 1075, to express the sense of the House commending the members of the Agri-business Development Teams of the National Guard for their efforts, together with personnel of the Agriculture Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development, to modernize agriculture practices and increase food production in war-torn countries. Yes. Passed 418-3, under suspension of rules. 3/21/10.
161. H.Res. 900, to express the sense of the House honoring the sacrifices and contributions made by members of the military during the Cold War. Yes. Passed 429-0, under suspension of rules. 3/21/10.
164. H.Res. 925, to express the sense of the House recognizing the meritorious service performed by aviators in the U.S. Armed Forces. Yes. Passed 426-0, under suspension of rules. 3/21/10.
168. H.Res. 1099, to express the sense of the House recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima and commending the members of the U.S. armed forces who participated in the battle for their service and sacrifice. Yes. Passed 421-0, under suspension of rules. 3/21/10.
169. H.Res. 1119, to express the sense of the House urging all Americans to participate in a moment of silence to reflect on the service and sacrifice of members of the U.S. armed forces at home and abroad. Yes. Passed 400-0, under suspension of rules. 3/21/10.
175. H.Res. 1186, to express the sense of the House supporting the designation of April as Distracted Driver Awareness Month. Yes. Passed 410-2, under suspension of rules. 3/23/10.
180. H.Res. 917, to express the sense of the House recognizing the Florida Keys Scenic Highway on its designation as an All-American Road by the Transportation Department. Yes. Passed 420-2, under suspension of rules. 3/24/10.
191. H.Res. 1125, to express the sense of the House supporting National Public Works Week and recognizing the 50th anniversary of the week. No. Failed 249-172, under suspension of rules. 3/25/10. [Note: 2/3s vote required.]
195. H.Res. 1215, to express the sense of the House supporting the people of Bangladesh and encouraging the strengthening of democracy in the country. Yes. Passed 380-7, under suspension of rules. 3/25/10.
196. H.Res. 1222, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals and ideals of National Library Week and encouraging residents to visit libraries and support efforts to ensure all Americans have access to libraries. Yes. Passed 397-0, under suspension of rules. 4/13/10.
197. H.Res. 1041, to express the sense of the House commending the University of Idaho’s football team for winning the 2009 Humanitarian Bowl. Yes. Passed 394-1, under suspension of rules. 4/13/10.
198. H.Res. 1042, to express the sense of the House commending the Boise State University Broncos football team for winning the 2010 Fiesta Bowl and congratulating the team on an undefeated season. Yes. Passed 385-1, under suspension of rules. 4/13/10.
199. H.Res. 1236, to express the sense of the House recognizing the 29 coal miners lost at the Upper Big Branch Mine-South in West Virginia and extending condolences to the miners’ families. Yes. Passed 409-0, under suspension of rules. 4/14/10.
203. H.Res. 1246, to express the sense of the House expressing sympathy for the people of Poland as they mourn the death of Polish President Lech Kaczynski and 95 others who died in a plane crash on April 10, 2010, in Russia. Yes. Passed 404-0, under suspension of rules. 4/14/10.
205. H.Res. 1062, to express the sense of the House recognizing the Coast Guard Group Astoria’s more than 60 years of service to the Pacific Northwest and honoring the men and women of the organization. Yes. Passed 401-0, under suspension of rules. 4/15/10.
210. H.Res. 1242, to express the sense of the House congratulating the Duke University Blue Devils for winning the 2010 NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament. Yes. Passed 390-0, under suspension of rules. 4/15/10.
212. H.Res. 1257, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month. Yes. Passed 397-4, under suspension of rules. 4/20/10.
213. H.Res. 1271, to express the sense of the House honoring the life and achievements of civil rights leader Benjamin Lawson Hooks. Yes. Passed 407-0, under suspension of rules. 4/20/10.
215. H.Res. 1104, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals of 2010 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week to increase public awareness of the impact of crime on victims and survivors. Yes. Passed 417-0, under suspension of rules. 4/21/10.
216. H.Res. 1216, to express the sense of the House congratulating Rev. Daniel P. Coughlin on his 10th year of service as chaplain of the House of Representatives. Yes. Passed 412-0, under suspension of rules. 4/21/10.
220. H.Res. 1270, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals and ideals of Mathematics Awareness Month. Yes. Passed 407-2, under suspension of rules. 4/22/10.
222. H.Res. 1103, to express the sense of the House recognizing the contributions of American statesman and politician Sam Houston to Texas and to the expansion of the United States. Yes. Passed 375-0, under suspension of rules. 4/26/10.
224. H.Res. 1131, to express the sense of the House supporting the designation of National Assistant Principals Week. Yes. Passed 411-0, under suspension of rules. 4/27/10.
226. H.R. 5146, Members of Congress pay raise. To block a scheduled 2011 cost-of-living pay increase for members of Congress. Yes. Passed 402-15, under suspension of rules. 4/27/10.
243. H.Res. 1307, to express the sense of the House recognizing the 60th anniversary of the National Science Foundation and acknowledging its advancement of scientific discovery, innovation and learning and the commitment of Congress to its mission. Yes. Passed 370-2, under suspension of rules. 5/4/10.
244. H.Res. 1213, to express the sense of the House supporting National Lab Day and recognizing the need to improve participation and performance of America’s students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Yes. Passed 378-2, under suspension of rules. 5/4/10.
245. H.Res. 1132, to express the sense of the House honoring the USS New Mexico as the sixth Virginia-class submarine commissioned by the U.S. Navy, commending individuals involved in building the submarine, and honoring the Navy submarine’s crew. Yes. Passed 378-1, under suspension of rules. 5/4/10.
246. H.Res. 1320, to express the sense of the House commending Lance Orton and Duane Jackson for promptly alerting authorities about a suspicious vehicle in New York City’s Times Square in May, recognizing New York City police and fire departments and other first responders for their professionalism and preparedness, and urging Americans to be vigilant and report potential terrorist or suspicious activity in their communities. Yes. Passed 418-0, under suspension of rules. 5/5/10.
247. H.Res. 1272, to express the sense of the House commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Kent State University shootings on May 4, 1970, and the implications of the shootings on the school and the nation. Yes. Passed 415-0, under suspension of rules. 5/5/10.
248. H.Res. 1301, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day on May 8 and recognizing the contributions of trains and Amtrak to the national transportation system. No. Passed 296-119, under suspension of rules. 5/5/10.
250. H.Res. 1295, to express the sense of the House celebrating the role of mothers and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother’s Day. Yes. Passed 417-0, under suspension of rules. 5/6/10.
256. H.Res. 1294, to express the sense of the House supporting the designation of National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day and honoring those who are serving and have served in the profession in the U.S. armed forces. Yes. Passed 388-0, under suspension of rules. 5/11/10.
257. H.Res. 1328, to express the sense of the House honoring broadcaster William Earnest “Ernie” Harwell for his contributions to Major League Baseball, expressing sorrow at his death on May 4, 2010, and offering condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and admirers. Yes. Passed 394-0, under suspension of rules. 5/11/10.
258. H.Res. 1299, to express the sense of the House supporting Peace Officers Memorial Day and honoring federal, state and local law enforcement officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. Yes. Passed 395-0, under suspension of rules. 5/11/10.
261. H.Con.Res. 268, to express the sense of Congress supporting the goals and ideals of National Women’s Health Week. Yes. Passed 418-0, under suspension of rules. 5/12/10.
271. H.Res. 1338, to express the sense of the House acknowledging the accomplishments of AmeriCorps members, alumni and community partners and encouraging citizens to raise awareness about the importance of national and community service. Yes. Passed 280-128, under suspension of rules. 5/13/10.
272. H.Res. 1337, to express the sense of the House offering sympathy to families of those who died as a result of the floods in Tennessee, Kentucky and Mississippi on May 2, 2010, and expressing condolences to families who lost their homes, honoring emergency responders and expressing appreciation to people who continue to help in recovery efforts. Yes. Passed 402-0, under suspension of rules. 5/13/10.
275. H.R. 1327, to express the sense of the House honoring the life and accomplishments of former Bureau of Reclamation commissioner Floyd Dominy for his contributions to the nation’s water and food supply, recreation and environment. Yes. Passed 390-0, under suspension of rules. 5/18/10.
278. H.Res. 1325, to express the sense of the House recognizing National Missing Children’s Day and encouraging people to plan events to raise public awareness of the problem. Yes. Passed 410-0, under suspension of rules. 5/19/10.
279. H.Res. 1362, to express the sense of the House celebrating the life and achievements of entertainer Lena Horne and honoring her triumphs against racial discrimination and commitment to civil rights. Yes. Passed 405-1, under suspension of rules. 5/19/10.
281. H.Res. 403, to express the sense of the House supporting the establishment of National Teacher Day to honor teachers. Yes. Passed 405-2, under suspension of rules. 5/19/10.
282. H.Res. 1292, to express the sense of the House congratulating the Emporia State University Lady Hornets basketball team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division II national championship. Yes. Passed 407-1, under suspension of rules. 5/19/10.
283. H.Res. 1364, to express the sense of the House recognizing the significance of the Chatham County (North Carolina) courthouse and its impact on the community and offering condolences to the people of Chatham County and the town of Pittsboro for the loss of the courthouse in a fire. Yes. Passed 406-1, under suspension of rules. 5/19/10.
285. H.Res. 1256, to express the sense of the House congratulating Phil Mickelson for winning the 2010 Masters golf tournament. Yes. Passed 401-0, under suspension of rules. 5/20/10.
286. H.Res. 1336, to express the sense of the House congratulating the University of Texas men’s swimming and diving team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division I national championship. Yes. Passed 405-0, under suspension of rules. 5/20/10.
287. H.Res. 1361, to express the sense of the House commemorating the 100th anniversary of North Carolina Central University. Yes. Passed 408-1, under suspension of rules. 5/20/10.
291. H.Con.Res. 278, to express the sense of Congress supporting the 20th anniversary of the Sons and Daughters in Touch, a group dedicated to bringing together children and families of U.S. service members killed in Southeast Asia. Yes. Passed 371-0, under suspension of rules. 5/24/10.
295. H.Res. 1258, to express the sense of the House supporting the designation of Mental Health Month to educate the public regarding mental health and remove the stigma associated with mental illness. Yes. Passed 414-1, under suspension of rules. 5/25/10.
296. H.Res. 1382, to express the sense of the House condemning North Korea for its alleged attack on the South Korean warship, the Cheonan, and calling for an apology, and offering sympathy and condolences to the families and loved ones of the sailors who were killed. Yes. Passed 411-3, under suspension of rules. 5/25/10.
297. H.Res. 584, to express the sense of the House recognizing the importance of manufactured and modular housing to homeownership in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Manufactured and Modular Housing Week and National Homeownership Month. Yes. Passed 408-4, under suspension of rules. 5/25/10.
300. H.Res. 1189, to express the sense of the House commending Lance Mackey on his record-breaking fourth consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race win, and applauding participants in the 2010 race, including volunteers and staff. Yes. Passed 411-0, under suspension of rules. 5/25/10.
301. H.Res. 1172, to express the sense of the House recognizing the 150th anniversary of the birth of breakfast cereal manufacturer Will Keith “W.K.” Kellogg, founder of the Kellogg Company. Yes. Passed 410-0, under suspension of rules. 5/25/10.
302. H.Res. 1347, to express the sense of the House honoring the 11 workers who died in the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana and extending condolences to their families. Yes. Passed 403-0, under suspension of rules. 5/26/10.
303. H.Res. 1385, to express the sense of the House recognizing and honoring current and former members of the armed forces and urging Americans to thank them for their service. Yes. Passed 414-0, under suspension of rules. 5/26/10.
304. H.Res. 1316, to express the sense of the House recognizing the Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities for their contributions to the United States. Yes. Passed 408-0, under suspension of rules. 5/26/10.
305. H.Res. 1169, to express the sense of the House recognizing Rollins College on its 125th anniversary. Yes. Passed 371-36, under suspension of rules. 5/26/10.
308. H.Res. 1161, to express the sense of the House honoring the Centennial Celebration of Women at Marquette University, the first Catholic university to offer education for men and women. Yes. Passed 380-0, under suspension of rules. 5/27/10.
309. H.Res. 1372, to express the sense of the House recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the University of Georgia Graduate School. Yes. Passed 412-0, under suspension of rules. 5/27/10.
320. H.Res. 1391, to express the sense of the House congratulating Israel for its accession to membership in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), commending the 31 OECD nations for recognizing Israel’s economic success, and recognizing the role the United States played in Israel’s membership in the organization. Yes. Passed 418-0, under suspension of rules. 5/28/10.
338. H.Res. 518, to express the sense of the House honoring the life, achievements and career of explorer and marine conservationist Jacques-Yves Cousteau. Yes. Passed 354-0, under suspension of rules. 6/8/10.
341. H.Res. 989, to express the sense of the House affirming that the United States should adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification and address its effect on marine ecosystems and coastal economies. No. Failed 241-170, under suspension of rules. 6/9/10. [Note: 2/3s vote required.]
342. H.Res. 1178, to direct the clerk of the House of Representatives to ensure that Congressional Budget Office (CBO) cost estimates are available to the public by including a link to the CBO Web site on the clerk’s public Web site. Yes. Passed 390-22, under suspension of rules. 6/9/10.
344. H.Res. 1330, to express the sense of the House recognizing World Ocean Day. Yes. Passed 369-44, under suspension of rules. 6/9/10.
355. H.Res. 1368, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals of National Dairy Month. Yes. Passed 359-0, under suspension of rules. 6/14/10.
356. H.Res. 1409, to express the sense of the House supporting the designation of American Eagle Day. Yes. Passed 360-0, under suspension of rules. 6/14/10.
358. H.Res. 1383, to express the sense of the House paying tribute to Dr. Larry Case on his retirement as National Future Farmers of America Organization adviser. Yes. Passed 409-0, under suspension of rules. 6/15/10.
361. H.Res. 1389, to express the sense of the House calling on fathers to spend Father’s Day with their children and encouraging their active involvement in the rearing and development of their children. Yes. Passed 416-0, under suspension of rules. 6/15/10.
364. H.Res. 1322, to express the sense of the House marking the 20th anniversary of the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program. Yes. Passed 405-5, under suspension of rules. 6/15/10.
365. H.Con.Res. 242, to express the sense of Congress marking the 101st anniversary of the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and recognizing its accomplishments. Yes. Passed 421-0, under suspension of rules. 6/16/10.
366. H.Res. 1422, to express the sense of the House recognizing the Justice Department on its 140th anniversary. Yes. Passed 416-3, under suspension of rules. 6/16/10.
367. H.Res. 1414, to express the sense of the House congratulating the 2010 graduates of Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men-Englewood Campus for achieving a 100 percent college acceptance rate. Yes. Passed 420-0, under suspension of rules. 6/16/10.
370. H.Res. 1429, to express the sense of the House celebrating the U.S. flag and supporting Flag Day. Yes. Passed 418-0, under suspension of rules. 6/17/10.
376. H.Con.Res. 288, to express the sense of Congress supporting the annual National Men’s Health Week. Yes. Passed 388-0, under suspension of rules. 6/22/10.
377. H.Res. 546, to express the sense of the House recognizing the historical significance and supporting the celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day. Yes. Passed 390-0, under suspension of rules. 6/22/10.
378. H.Res. 1407, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals and ideals of High-Performance Building Week and encouraging further research and development on high-performance building standards. Yes. Passed 371-20, under suspension of rules. 6/22/10.
380. H.Res. 1434, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals and ideals of National Homeownership Month. Yes. Passed 405-6, under suspension of rules. 6/23/10.
381. H.Res. 1369, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals and ideals of Caribbean-American Heritage Month. Yes. Passed 410-0, under suspension of rules. 6/23/10.
384. H.Res. 1388, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals and ideals of National Hurricane Preparedness Week and encouraging federal agencies such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to continue educating the public about hurricane preparedness. Yes. Passed 419-0, under suspension of rules. 6/23/10.
387. H.Con.Res. 285, to express the sense of Congress supporting the goals and ideals of designating 2010 as the “Year of the Father“ and recognizing the important role fathers play in their families’ lives. Yes. Passed 423-0, under suspension of rules. 6/24/10.
388. H.R. 5175, campaign finance disclosure. Amendment to exempt contributions made beginning in 2009 from limits in current law on federal campaign contributions. No. Failed 57-369. 6/24/10.
389. H.R. 5175. Amendment to require sponsors of political advertisements to disclose their locations. No. Passed 274-152. 6/24/10.
390. H.R. 5175. Motion to recommit the bill to the House Administration Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment requiring that legal actions challenging the bill’s constitutionality be considered as expeditiously as possible by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia; banning campaign contributions by registered lobbyists who have as clients certain foreign governments or individuals, such as those that have repeatedly supported acts of international terrorism, and prohibiting the use of campaign funds for political robocalls to individuals listed on the national “do not call” registry. Yes. Failed 208-217. 6/24/10.
391. H.R. 5175. On passage of the bill to establish new reporting requirements for corporations, unions and other interest groups for campaign-related activities. No. Passed 219-206. 6/24/10.
392. H.Res. 1464, to express the sense of the House marking the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security and recognizing Japan as a security partner of the United States for peace, prosperity and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and expressing appreciation to the Japanese people for hosting U.S. forces. Yes. Passed 412-2, under suspension of rules. 6/24/10.
396. H.Res. 1439, to express the sense of the House congratulating the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the National Hockey League 2010 Stanley Cup Championship. Yes. Passed 395-5, under suspension of rules. 6/29/10.
399. H.Res. 1244, to express the sense of the House recognizing the five-year effort of the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition in promoting cybersecurity curricula in higher education institutions. Yes. Passed 412-2, under suspension of rules. 6/29/10.
402. H.Con.Res. 284, to express the sense of Congress recognizing the work required of special education teachers and commending their sacrifice and dedication as well as the quality-of-life skills they provide to individuals with special needs. Yes. Passed 415-0, under suspension of rules. 6/30/10.
404. H.Res. 1446, to express the sense of the House recognizing the residents of the City of Tracy, California, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the city’s incorporation and expressing gratitude for their century of dedicated service to the United States. Yes. Passed 419-0, under suspension of rules. 6/30/10.
415. H.Res. 1228, to express the sense of the House honoring the veterans of Helicopter Attack Light Squadron Three, a Navy squadron performing helicopter gunship and rescue operations during the Vietnam War, as well as their families and offering condolences to the families and comrades of those killed in action and recognizing the squadron as unique in naval aviation history. Yes. Passed 410-0, under suspension of rules. 7/1/10.
417. H.Res. 1460, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals and ideals of National Pollinator Week and recognizing the role of pollinators in agriculture and maintaining a diverse ecosystem. Yes. Passed 412-0, under suspension of rules. 7/1/10.
419. H.Res. 1321, to express the sense of the House supporting the strong U.S. alliance with Thailand and calling on all parties involved in the country’s political crisis to renounce the use of violence and pledge to resolve the country’s political problems through dialogue. Yes. Passed 411-4, under suspension of rules. 7/1/10.
420. H.Res. 1405, to express the sense of the House congratulating the people of the 17 African countries that in 2010 are marking the 50th anniversary of their national independence and renewing the U.S. commitment to helping foster democracy, civic participation, market-based economic growth and the alleviation of poverty and disease in sub-Saharan Africa. Yes. Passed 410-0, under suspension of rules. 7/1/10.
421. H.Res. 1412, to express the sense of the House congratulating the South African government on its first two successful convictions for human trafficking and urging the government to expeditiously adopt additional legislation to facilitate future prosecutions and acknowledge the implementation of several parts of its anti-trafficking strategy. Yes. Passed 414-1, under suspension of rules. 7/1/10.
426. H.Con.Res. 290, to express the sense of Congress supporting the designation of June 30 as “National ESIGN Day” and reaffirming Congress’ commitment to facilitating interstate and foreign commerce in an increasingly digital world. Yes. Passed 397-15, under suspension of rules. 7/1/10.
429. H.Res. 1462, to express the sense of the House offering condolences for the loss of life related to Tropical Storm Agatha, commending the people of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador as they recover from the storm, and recognizing the international community’s assistance in recovery efforts. Yes. Passed 403-1, under suspension of rules. 7/1/10.
448. H.Res. 1472, to express the sense of the House supporting the designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week and requesting a presidential proclamation recognizing adult education and family literacy programs. Yes. Passed 369-0, under suspension of rules. 7/19/10.
449. H.Con.Res. 126, to express the sense of Congress supporting the goals and ideals of Title VI international education programs. Yes. Passed 355-16, under suspension of rules. 7/19/10.
450. H.Res. 1219, to express the sense of the House supporting the designation of a National Child Awareness Month and recognizing the efforts of children’s charities and youth-serving organizations. Yes. Passed 373-0, under suspension of rules. 7/19/10.
451. H.Res. 1491, to express the sense of the House congratulating the University of South Carolina Gamecocks for winning the 2010 NCAA Division I College World Series. Yes. Passed 400-6, under suspension of rules. 7/20/10.
453. H.Res. 1516, to express the sense of the House recognizing the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, honoring the service and sacrifices of those who fought and contributed to the war effort, and honoring service members currently serving in combat operations. Yes. Passed 408-0, under suspension of rules. 7/20/10.
454. H.Con.Res. 292, to express the sense of Congress supporting the goals and ideals of National Aerospace Week and recognizing the contributions of the aerospace industry. Yes. Passed 413-0, under suspension of rules. 7/21/2010.
457. H.Res. 1513, to express the sense of the House offering congratulations to the Saratoga

Defense and Veterans Affairs

69. H.R. 2701, FY 2010 Intelligence Authorization Act. Manager’s amendment to allow the executive branch to limit congressional intelligence committees’ access to sensitive intelligence if the administration submits certification that the action meets “extraordinary circumstances affecting vital interests of the United States,” and to make technical changes, including allowing congressional committees to request Government Accountability Office reports on intelligence issues and requiring the FBI director to consult with the secretary of State to review extraterritorial jurisdiction in U.S. law. No. Passed 246-166. 2/26/10.
70. H.R. 2701. Amendment to require the director of national intelligence to submit a report on plans to increase diversity in the intelligence community. Yes. Passed 401-11. 2/26/10.
71. H.R. 2701. Amendment to require the director of national intelligence to submit a report to Congress on the attempted terrorist attack on Northwest Flight 253 and intelligence community efforts to prevent failures to share information. Yes. Passed 410-1. 2/26/10.
72. H.R. 2701. Motion to recommit the bill to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment requiring the CIA inspector general to investigate any members’ objection to covert action and the corresponding CIA response; directing the CIA director to release unclassified memos on congressional briefings about interrogations involving torture, and requiring the national intelligence director to coordinate the interrogation of high-value detainees and approve the reading of Miranda rights to these detainees. Yes. Failed 186-217. 2/26/10.
73. H.R. 2701. On passage of the bill to authorize classified amounts in FY 2010 for 16 intelligence agencies, including the Director of National Intelligence, the CIA, the National Security Agency, and for intelligence activities of the Defense Department, the FBI, the Homeland Security Department and other agencies, and allow the transfer of Guantanamo Bay detainees to the United States, with a delay for 120 days after the president submits a report to Congress. No. Passed 235-168. 2/26/10.
98. H.Con.Res. 248, to direct the president to remove U.S. forces from Afghanistan within 30 days of adoption, or by December 31 if the president determined that a withdrawal could not be accomplished safely within 30 days. No. Failed 65-356. 3/10/10.
152. H.R. 4887, to clarify that military health programs qualify as minimum coverage under the individual insurance mandate contained in a Senate-passed health care overhaul legislation. Yes. Passed 403-0, under suspension of rules. 3/20/10.
170. H.R. 4810, to increase to $200 million the annual authorization for Veterans Affairs Department programs for homeless veterans in FY 2010, and authorize funds to support very low-income veterans in permanent housing. Yes. Passed 413-0, under suspension of rules. 3/22/10.
171. H.R. 4667, to increase veterans’ disability compensation and their survivors’ dependency and indemnity compensation by the same cost-of-living adjustment payable to Social Security recipients, effective December 1, 2010. Yes. Passed 407-0, under suspension of rules. 3/22/10.
174. H.J.Res. 80, to recognize the Blinded Veterans Association’s efforts and support Blinded Veterans Day. Yes. Passed 416-0, under suspension of rules. 3/23/10.
176. H.R. 3976, to extend through December 31, 2015, a provision that prohibits lenders from initiating mortgage foreclosures for nine months after a service member returns from military service. Yes. Passed 416-4, under suspension of rules. 3/23/10.
177. H.R. 4592, to authorize $10 million annually through FY 2015 for a Labor Department pilot program to encourage the employment of veterans in energy-related jobs. Yes. Passed 397-19, under suspension of rules. 3/23/10.
184. H.R. 1879, to exempt full-time National Guard service from the five-year cumulative limit that employees are allowed to be absent from work on military service and still be guaranteed their jobs with their civilian employers. Yes. Passed 416-1, under suspension of rules. 3/24/10.
214. S. 1963, to authorize $2.9 billion for veterans’ health programs, assistance to their caregivers and veterans’ medical facility construction projects. Yes. Passed 419-0, under suspension of rules. 4/21/10.
228. H.R. 5013, defense acquisition reform. Amendment to establish an Industrial Base Council within the Defense Department to provide input on budget and policy matters, including matters pertaining to the national defense technology and industrial base, and require an annual report to Congress on the council’s activities. Yes. Passed 417-2. 4/28/10.
229. H.R. 5013. Motion to recommit the bill to the Armed Services Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment requiring Defense Department health care contract bids to include the cost of compliance with health care overhaul laws and requiring the Defense secretary to submit a report to Congress that includes the cost of agency compliance with such laws. Yes. Passed 419-1. 4/28/10.
230. H.R. 5013. On passage of the bill to require the Defense Department to improve its acquisition practices by requiring the department to create a performance management system, establishing financial incentives and penalties to ensure goals are being met, and rewarding and providing career development for its acquisition workforce, and by requiring potential federal contractors to provide certification that they do not have seriously delinquent tax debts. Yes. Passed 417-3. 4/28/10.
260. H.R. 5014, to clarify that the Veterans Affairs Department Spina Bifida Health Care Program would qualify as minimum essential coverage under the health care overhaul law. Yes. Passed 417-0, under suspension of rules. 5/12/10.
292. H.R. 1017, to require the Veterans Affairs Department to provide chiropractic care and services to veterans at no fewer than 75 VA medical centers by December 31, 2011, and at all VA medical centers by December 31, 2013. Yes. Passed 365-6, under suspension of rules. 5/24/10.
294. H.R. 5145, to increase from $1,000 to $1,600 per year the amount that the Veterans Affairs Department could reimburse employees of the Veterans Health Administration for continuing professional education and expand reimbursement eligibility to all full-time health professionals at the department. Yes. Passed 413-2, under suspension of rules. 5/25/10.
298. H.R. 3885, to create a five-year pilot program in which veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder or other mental health conditions would train service dogs for use by disabled veterans and require the Veterans Affairs Department to collect data to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and to report annually to Congress on the program. Yes. Passed 403-4, under suspension of rules. 5/25/10.
310. H.R. 5136, FY 2011 defense authorization. Amendment to make a number of technical changes. Yes. Passed 421-0. 5/27/10.
311. H.R. 5136. Amendment to express the sense of Congress that the chief of the National Guard Bureau should issue fire-resistant utility ensembles to National Guard personnel who are engaged, or likely to become engaged, in defense support to civil authority missions that routinely involve serious fire hazards, such as wildfire recovery efforts. Yes. Passed 423-0. 5/27/10.
312. H.R. 5136. Amendment to express the sense of Congress that hunger and obesity are impairing military recruitment and must be appropriately addressed. Yes. Passed 341-85. 5/27/10.
313. H.R. 5136. Amendment to require the Department of Defense to take into consideration during any aerial tanker replacement program any unfair competitive advantage a bidder may possess, and to report any such issues to congressional defense committees within 60 days of bid submissions. Yes. Passed 410-8. 5/27/10.
314. H.R. 5136. Amendment to stipulate that, if the Defense secretary determines that BP or its subsidiaries performing any contracts with the department are no longer a “responsible source,” the secretary would consider debarring BP or its subsidiaries from contracting with the agency within 90 days. Yes. Passed 372-52. 5/27/10.
315. H.R. 5136. Amendment to require the director of national intelligence (DNI) to cooperate with Government Accountability Office (GAO) inquiries initiated by congressional committees and allow committees to request GAO audits of the intelligence community and allow the DNI to designate certain reports or portions of reports as sensitive or reportable only to the intelligence committees. No. Passed 218-210. 5/27/10.
316. H.R. 5136. Amendment to strike funds authorized for the F-35 alternate engine program. No. Failed 193-231. 5/27/10.
317. H.R. 5136. Amendment to repeal the “don’t ask don’t tell” policy on military service by openly gay men and women after receipt of Pentagon recommendations on how to implement a repeal and provide an effective date of 60 days after certification by the Defense secretary, chairman of the Joint Chiefs and the president that the repeal is consistent with the standards of military readiness, military effectiveness, unit cohesion and recruiting. No. Passed 234-194. 5/27/10.
318. H.R. 5136. Amendment to require non-defense agencies to establish contractor inventories and insourcing programs to mirror current law for the Defense Department, prohibit agencies from establishing any numerical goal, target or quota for converting jobs from contractors to federal employees, and require the Office of Management and Budget to report to Congress on agency insourcing policies. No. Passed 253-172. 5/27/10.
333. H.R. 5136. En bloc amendments adding numerous provisions to the bill including transferring the Troops to Teachers program from the Education Department to the Defense Department and expanding the program’s eligibility; requiring the Defense Department to produce a needs assessment of U.S.-affiliated Iraqis and their status; requiring the department to ensure certain individuals who have served at least one tour in Iraq or Afghanistan receive at least quarterly counseling and welfare calls from properly trained personnel; creating a scholarship program for veterans pursuing degrees in behavioral health sciences; requiring companies applying for defense contracts to certify that they do not conduct business in Iran, among other provisions. Yes. Passed 416-1. 5/28/10.
335. H.R. 5136. Motion to recommit the bill to the Armed Services Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment prohibiting the use of funds authorized in the bill to transfer or release individuals detained at the U.S. facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into the United States. Yes. Passed 282-131. 5/28/10.
336. H.R. 5136. On passage of the bill to authorize $725.9 billion in discretionary funding for defense programs in FY 2011. No. Passed 229-186. 5/28/10.
408. H.R. 4505, to allow admission to veterans’ homes for any “Gold Star” parent — those who have lost a child during military service. Yes. Passed 420-0, under suspension of rules. 6/30/10.
473. H.Con.Res. 301, to direct the president to remove U.S. armed forces from Pakistan within 30 days of adoption, or by December 31 if the president determined that a withdrawal could not be accomplished safely within 30 days. No. Failed 38-372. 7/27/10.
480. H.R. 5822, FY 2011 military construction and veterans’ affairs appropriations. Amendment to prohibit the use of funds in the bill to renovate or construct any facility within the continental United States for the purpose of housing any individual who has been detained, at any time after September 11, 2001, at U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay. Yes. Passed 353-69. 7/28/10.
481. H.R. 5822. Amendment to increase grant funding for construction of state veterans cemeteries by $7 million and decrease grant funding for minor construction projects by the same amount. No. Failed 128-296. 7/28/10.
482. H.R. 5822. On passage of the bill to provide $141.1 billion in FY 2011 appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs, military construction and military housing. Yes. Passed 411-6. 7/28/10.
551. H.R. 3685, to require the secretary of Veterans Affairs to include a hyperlink to the VetSuccess Web site and other appropriate employment Web sites on the main page of the VA Web site and direct the secretary to promote the site through advertising and outreach to veterans. Yes. Passed 425-0, under suspension of rules. 9/29/10.
552. H.R. 5993, to direct the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that beneficiaries of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance receive financial counseling and disclosure information regarding life insurance payments. Yes. Passed 358-66, under suspension of rules. 9/29/10.
558. H.R. 2701, FY 2010 intelligence authorization. Motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill expanding disclosure requirements and congressional oversight of intelligence agencies, and requiring the director of national intelligence to allow access for Government Accountability Office personnel to audit certain intelligence agencies. No. Passed 244-181. 9/29/10.
638. H.R. 2965, to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill with a House amendment allowing for the repeal of the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, which prohibits military service by openly gay men and women, after certain requirements are met, including the submission of a written certification, signed by the president, the secretary of Defense, and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, that the repeal is consistent with military readiness and effectiveness and that they have considered the recommendations of the Comprehensive Review Working Group and prepared the necessary policies and regulations to implement the repeal. No. Passed 250-175. 12/15/10.
641. S. 3860, to require the Army secretary to submit a report to Congress specifying whether gravesite locations at Arlington National Cemetery are correctly identified and outlining a plan to address any deficiencies found, and require the Government Accountability Office to report on the management and oversight of contracts at the cemetery. Yes. Passed 407-3, under suspension of rules. 12/16/10.
642. S. 3447, to make changes to the post-September 11 GI bill, which created a program that provides veterans with an educational benefit equal to the highest tuition rate of a public college or university in their state, by allowing the benefits to be used at trade and vocational schools and reducing the maximum allowance for tuition and fees to $17,500 from $20,000. Yes. Passed 409-3, under suspension of rules. 12/16/10.
650. H.R. 6523, on passage of the bill to authorize $725 billion for defense programs in FY 2011. Yes. Passed 341-48, under suspension of rules. 12/17/10.
658. H.R. 6540, to require the Defense secretary to consider unfair competitive advantages in awarding contracts for the KC-X aerial refueling aircraft program, or any successor to the program. Yes. Passed 325-23, under suspension of rules. 12/21/10.

Energy, Environment and Natural Resources

10. H.R. 3726, to establish the Castle Nugent national historic site in St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. No. Failed 241-173, under suspension of rules. [Note: 2/3s vote required.]
11. H.R. 3528, to authorize the continued use of water facilities located on National Forest System land in north central Idaho. Yes. Failed 225-191, under suspension of rules. [Note: 2/3s vote required.]
12. H.R. 3254, to ratify and approve a water-rights settlement between American Indian tribes in Taos Pueblo, New Mexico, and local governments and authorize funds for water infrastructure projects and expenses related to water use there. No. Passed 254-158. 1/21/10.
13. H.R. 3342, to ratify and approve a water-rights settlement between the Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, and Tesuque Pueblos; the state of New Mexico; Santa Fe county, and the federal government and authorize funds to construct Pueblo water systems and assist the Pueblos in acquiring water rights and systems. No. Passed 249-153. 1/21/10.
14. H.R. 1065, to ratify and approve a water rights settlement between the White Mountain Apache Tribe, the state of Arizona, several local governments and the federal government and authorize funds for the Bureau of Reclamation to construct a water system for the White Mountain Apache Tribe and area governments and for the Treasury Department to create a fund to protect area water structures. No. Passed 262-147. 1/21/10.
22. H.R. 4474, to authorize continued use of water facilities located on National Forest System land in north central Idaho. Yes. Passed 415-0. 1/27/10.
23. H.R. 3726, to establish a Castle Nugent national historic site in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, and authorize the Interior Department to purchase land for the site. No. Passed 240-175. 1/27/10.
56. H.R. 2314, Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act. Amendment to the substitute amendment to require Hawaii voters to approve Native Hawaiian governing entity documents before federal recognition is given. Yes. Failed 163-241. 2/23/10.
57. H.R. 2314. Amendment to the substitute amendment to clarify that nothing in the bill could be interpreted to exempt a new Native Hawaiian governing authority from complying with the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Yes. Failed 177-233. 2/23/10.
58. H.R. 2314. Substitute amendment to formally recognize Native Hawaiians as a distinct indigenous group and outline a process for establishing a Native Hawaiian governing entity; clarify that the United States would not take land into trust, and clarify that the government entity would not receive U.S. government land transfers, would not be immune to state or federal lawsuits, and would not preempt federal or state jurisdiction over individual Native Hawaiians or their property. No. Passed 245-164. 2/23/10.
59. H.R. 2314. On passage of the bill to formally recognize Native Hawaiians as a distinct indigenous group; outline a process for establishing a Native Hawaiian governing entity that would enter into negotiations with state and federal governments; provide that federal recognition would be extended to the governing body after the Interior Department certified documents and the election of governing officers; prohibit the native government from conducting gambling activities; stipulate that American Indian trade law would not apply to lands or land transfers in Hawaii; provide the native government with sovereign immunity while acting in official capacities, and provide that the governing entity would be subject to state taxation and regulation when conducting commercial or business activities. No. Passed 245-164. 2/23/10.
76. H.R. 3820, to authorize programs that coordinate federal agency research on reducing the damage caused by earthquakes and windstorms. Yes. Passed 335-50, under suspension of rules. 3/2/10.
92. H.R. 3650, to establish a National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program to develop a strategy to reduce marine and freshwater algal blooms and authorize funds for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and EPA to administer the program. No. Failed 263-142, under suspension of rules. 3/9/10. [Note: 2/3s vote required.]
109. H.R. 3650, to establish a National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program to develop a strategy to reduce marine and freshwater algal blooms and authorize funds for the program. No. Passed 251-103. 3/12/10.
137. H.R. 3671, to authorize $6 million per year for a program to monitor the environmental quality of the Upper Mississippi River Basin. No. Passed 289-121, under suspension of rules. 3/19/10.
138. H.R. 2788, to designate a memorial under development in Riverside, California, as the Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial. Yes. Passed 410-0, under suspension of rules. 3/19/10.
139. H.R. 3644, water education programs. Amendment to substitute amendment to prohibit the earmarking of funds appropriated under the bill. Yes. Passed 376-37. 3/19/10.
140. H.R. 3644. Substitute amendment to authorize funds for the Bay-Watershed Education and Training program and the Environmental Literacy Grant program. No. Passed 233-178. 3/19/10.
141. H.R. 3644. Motion to recommit the bill to the Natural Resources Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment requiring the Environmental Literacy Grant Program to provide financial assistance to examine the impacts of natural gas and oil seeps on oceans, beaches, air quality and the coast environment, and the possibility of mitigating those impacts through resources and energy development and decrease the authorization levels for the environmental program and Bay-Watershed Education and Training program. Yes. Failed 200-215. 3/19/10.
142. H.R. 3644. On passage of the bill to reauthorize two National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration programs to provide grants for education programs on water systems. No. Passed 244-170. 3/19/10.
143. H.R. 4003, to authorize the Interior secretary to issue a study on the feasibility of designating the Hudson River Valley in New York as a national park. No. Passed 293-115, under suspension of rules. 3/19/10.
144. H.R. 4395, to expand the Gettysburg National Military Park by adding land known as the Gettysburg Train Station and land located along Plum Run in Cumberland Township, Pennsylvania. Yes. Passed 372-31, under suspension of rules. 3/19/10.
148. H.R. 1612, Public Lands Service Corps Act. Amendment to retain the existing authorization level of $12 million per fiscal year for a federal land conservation program and authorize the program for five years. Yes. Passed 227-180. 3/20/10.
149. H.R. 1612. Amendment to allow federal agencies to work with tribal governments to provide temporary housing to federal land conservation program volunteers. Yes. Passed 402-0. 3/20/10.
150. H.R. 1612. Motion to recommit the bill to the Natural Resources Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment requiring 75 percent of federal land conservation program funding be directed to forest restoration projects and require adults participating in the program to undergo a criminal background check. Yes. Passed 387-21. 3/20/10.
151. H.R. 1612. On passage of the bill to expand a public land conservation volunteer program for youth to all Interior Department agencies and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Yes. Passed 288-116. 3/20/10.
207. H.R. 4715, Clean Estuaries Act. Amendment to require EPA estuary conservation and management plans to monitor the impact of sea level changes on estuaries. Yes. Passed 294-109. 4/15/10.
208. H.R. 4715. Motion to recommit the bill to Transportation and Infrastructure Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment capping authorization for the EPA’s National Estuary Program at $35 million each fiscal year if the nation had a deficit in the previous fiscal year. Yes. Failed 192-214. 4/15/10.
209. H.R. 4715. On passage of the bill to authorize $50 million annually through FY 2016 for the EPA’s National Estuary Program and require the EPA to evaluate estuary management plans every four years. No. Passed 278-128. 4/15/10.
234. H.R. 2499, Puerto Rico Democracy Act. Amendment to give voters an option to support the current commonwealth status during the second stage of the plebiscite. Yes. Passed 223-179. 4/29/10.
235. H.R. 2499. Amendment to give voters an option to choose “none of the above” during the second stage of the plebiscite. Yes. Failed 164-236. 4/29/10.
236. H.R. 2499. Amendment to require the ballots in the plebiscite to be printed in Spanish and make ballots in English available upon request. No. Failed 13-386. 4/29/10.
237. H.R. 2499. Amendment to require plebiscite ballots to be printed in English and require the Puerto Rico election commission to inform voters that if Puerto Rico retains its current political status or is admitted for statehood, the official language requirements of the federal government would apply. Yes. Passed 301-100. 4/29/10.
238. H.R. 2499. Amendment to make U.S. citizens of Puerto Rican descent eligible to vote in the plebiscites authorized by the bill. No. Failed 11-387. 4/29/10.
239. H.R. 2499. Amendment to authorize Puerto Rico to hold one plebiscite to choose between four options: statehood, full independence, independence with a special political association with the United States, or the current commonwealth status, and authorize a runoff process, between the two options that receive the highest number of votes, if no option receives more than 50 percent of the vote. No. Failed 112-285. 4/29/10.
240. H.R. 2499. Substitute amendment striking the text of the bill and inserting language to express the sense of Congress that the government of Puerto Rico can hold a vote on whether to conduct a plebiscite to change its political status. Yes. Failed 171-223. 4/29/10.
241. H.R. 2499. Motion to recommit the bill to the Natural Resources Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment redefining the Puerto Rican statehood option to specify that English would be the official language and state laws would have to permit residents to own and carry firearms. Yes. Failed 194-198. 4/29/10.
242. H.R. 2499. On passage of the bill to establish a two-stage process to determine Puerto Rico’s political status, allowing the Puerto Rican government to conduct a plebiscite on the question of whether to maintain or change Puerto Rico’s current status as a commonwealth and providing that if a majority votes for the new status, then a second vote would be held to ask participants whether they favor statehood, full independence, independence with a special political association with the United States, or to retain the current commonwealth status. No. Passed 223-169. 4/29/10.
252. H.R. 5019, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act. Amendment to strike a provision in the bill allowing financing entities to use repaid Home Star Energy Efficiency Loan Program funds to provide financial assistance to additional participants. Yes. Failed 180-237. 5/6/10.
253. H.R. 5019. Amendment to strike a provision in the bill requiring the development of a public information campaign about the new Home Star program. Yes. Failed 190-228. 5/6/10.
254. H.R. 5019. Motion to recommit the bill to the Energy and Commerce Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with amendments eliminating the Home Star Energy Efficiency Loan Program, sunseting the bill if it would increase the federal deficit, making homeowners with annual household incomes of more than $250,000 ineligible for the rebate program, eliminating a provision to require the development of a public information campaign, prohibiting authorized funds from being used under official business to travel to gambling establishments, and requiring qualified contractors to certify that employees have not been convicted or have not pleaded guilty to child molestation, rape or other sexual assault. Yes. Passed 346-68. 5/6/10.
255. H.R. 5019. On passage of the bill to authorize $6.6 billion for a rebate program for energy-efficient home renovations, as well as a program to assist low-income households living in certain manufactured homes to buy new Energy Star-qualified manufactured homes and require that contractors be certified to perform efficiency installations. No. Passed 246-161. 5/6/10.
273. H.R. 2288, to authorize funding through FY 2023 for the Bureau of Reclamation to provide base funding for the Upper Colorado River and San Juan River endangered fish recovery implementation programs. No. Passed 264-122, under suspension of rules. 5/18/10.
337. H.R. 1061, to entrust to the Hoh Indian Tribe certain non-federal land owned by the tribe, and certain federal land administered by the National Park Service located south of the Hoh River in Washington state, prohibit gambling activities on the land taken into trust, and prohibit logging, hunting and the building of structures on the federal lands. Yes. Passed 347-0, under suspension of rules. 6/8/10.
382. H.R. 5481, to authorize the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling to issue subpoenas and state that the commission could not issue a subpoena if the Justice Department objects on the basis of interference with any criminal or civil investigations. Yes. Passed 420-1, under suspension of rules. 6/23/10.
411. H.R. 1554, to transfer some 18 acres of federal land in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, into trust for the benefit of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Yes. Passed 421-1, under suspension of rules. 6/30/10.
414. H.R. 4445, to provide the same legal status for the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in New Mexico as for other land taken into trust for the Indian pueblos in New Mexico and prohibit gambling operations on the Pueblo Cultural Center land. Yes. Passed 411-0, under suspension of rules. 6/30/10.
416. H.R. 2340, to ratify the Salmon Lake Area Land Ownership Consolidation Agreement, a land-transfer agreement among the Bering Straits Native Corporation, the state of Alaska, and the Bureau of Land Management. Yes. Passed 410-0, under suspension of rules. 7/1/10.
434. H.R. 4514, to authorize the Department of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the Colonel Charles Young Home, a national historic landmark in Xenia, Ohio, as a unit of the National Park System. Yes. Passed 350-26, under suspension of rules. 7/13/10.
435. H.R. 4438, to authorize the Interior Department to expand the boundary of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park by approximately 151 acres and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions. No. Passed 264-114, under suspension of rules. 7/13/10.
436. H.R. 4773, to permit the National Park Service to lease a site at the Fort Pulaski National Monument on Cockspur Island, Georgia, to the Savannah Bar Pilots Association. Yes. Passed 379-0, under suspension of rules. 7/13/10.
439. H.R. 2864, to allow the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to use $7 million annually from amounts previously authorized for FYs 2011 and 2012 to collect and analyze hydrographic and coastal-change data in order to ensure safe navigation, improve the management of coastal change and delineate the U.S. extended continental shelf in the Arctic. Yes. Passed 420-0, under suspension of rules. 7/14/10.
455. H.R. 725, to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill allowing federal law enforcement officials to investigate the production and sale of counterfeit American Indian arts and crafts and establish or reauthorize various programs and offices within the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Justice Department to support the criminal justice system on Indian lands. Yes. Passed 326-92, under suspension of rules. 7/21/10.
507. H.R. 3534, land, energy and aquatic resources. Amendment making a number of changes to the bill, including adding provisions allowing discharges resulting from salvage activities on an oil spill clean-up to be exempt from liability under the Clean Water Act; requiring redundancy in accident and spill response plans as part of the permitting process for drilling; requiring oil and gas companies to pay royalties on all oil that is discharged from a well, including spilled oil, and striking “biomass” from the renewable-energy resource definition. No. Passed 250-161. 7/30/10.
508. H.R. 3534. Amendment to provide that at least 1.5 percent of funds appropriated for the Land and Water Conservation Fund each year go to projects to make federal lands available for public recreational use, including hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreational activities. Yes. Passed 404-1. 7/30/10.
509. H.R. 3534. Amendment to allow oil companies to participate in cooperative arrangements such as pooling or joint insurance to meet financial responsibility requirements under the bill. Yes. Passed 399-8. 7/30/10.
510. H.R. 3534. Amendment to require trustees developing plans to restore, rehabilitate or replace natural resources damaged after an oil spill to give equal and full consideration to acquisition of non-affected land. No. Passed 258-149. 7/30/10.
511. H.R. 3534. Amendment to seek to end the federal moratorium on deepwater drilling by allowing the Interior secretary to provide permits to applicants that have complied with increased safety measures outlined by the Minerals Management Service on June 8, 2010, and June 18, 2010, and provide that applicants would also have to comply with any additional safety measures recommended by the Interior Department and complete all required safety inspections before they could be granted a permit. No. Passed 216-195. 7/30/10.
512. H.R. 3534. Motion to recommit the bill to the House Natural Resources Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment providing for the termination of the offshore drilling moratoria set forth in the Minerals Management Service Notice dated May 30, 2010; the decision memorandum from the Interior secretary on July 12, 2010, and any suspension of operations issued in connection with either moratorium. Yes. Failed 166-239. 7/30/10.
513. H.R. 3534. On passage of the bill to repeal the current $75 million cap on liability for offshore oil spills, abolish the agency formerly known as the Minerals Management Service in the Interior Department and assign its responsibilities to three new agencies in the department, add new safety regulations for leases for offshore oil and gas development, and require some holders of leases to renegotiate royalty payments disputed by industry. No. Passed 209-193. 7/30/10.
529. H.R. 4785, rural energy savings. Amendment to specify that loan funds may not be used to purchase manufactured homes, and prohibit certain federal employees from receiving loans under the measure, including those who are seriously delinquent in tax debt or have been officially disciplined for viewing, downloading or exchanging pornography. Yes. Passed 402-0. 9/16/10.
530. H.R. 4785. On passage of the bill to authorize $5 billion over five years to create two energy efficiency loan programs, including $850 million annually for the Home Star Energy Efficiency Loan Program, to support loans to finance energy efficiency home renovations, and $150 million annually for the Rural Savings Energy Program, to make loans to eligible entities to provide loans for energy efficiency measures in rural areas. No. Passed 240-172. 9/16/10.
532. H.R. 5131, to authorize $10 million to establish the Coltsville National Historical Park in Hartford, Connecticut, as part of the National Park System, subject to certain conditions. No. Failed 215-174, under suspension of rules. 9/16/10. [Note: 2/3s vote required.]
537. H.R. 5110, to authorize the Department of the Interior to expand the boundary of the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in Arizona by approximately 415 acres. No. Failed 244-174, under suspension of rules. 9/23/10. [Note: 2/3s vote required.]
538. H.R. 4823, to designate some 160,000 acres of National Forest System land in the Coconino National Forest near Sedona, Arizona, as a National Scenic Area. No. Failed 258-160, under suspension of rules. 9/23/10. [Note: 2/3s vote required.]
555. H.R. 6160, to authorize a program in the Energy Department to support research and development to ensure a long-term supply of “rare earth” materials for the nation’s security and production needs, and expand a loan guarantee program for commercial applications of new or improved technologies to include those using rare earth materials. Yes. Passed 325-98, under suspension of rules. 9/29/10.
584. H.R. 4783, to concur in the Senate amendments to the bill approving the settlement of claims in the cases of Cobell v. Salazar, involving allegations that the Department of the Interior mismanaged royalties owed to American Indians, and Pigford II, concerning alleged discrimination by Department of Agriculture officials against African-American farmers, and approving water rights settlements with American Indian tribes, extending the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program through FY 2011, and providing for offsets to the increased spending, including the rescission of $562 million from the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program. No. Passed 256-152. 11/30/10.
616. H.R. 6495, to provide additional authorities to the Mine Safety and Health Administration, including the power to subpoena documents and testimony in carrying out investigations and inspection; increase civil and criminal penalties for mines that violate safety and health regulations and create a system by which mines could be identified as having a history of citations for substantial violations; provide for independent investigations for certain mine accidents, and increase whistleblower protections for mine workers. No. Failed 214-193, under suspension of rules. 12/8/10. [Note: 2/3s vote required.]
628. S. 1405, to redesignate the Longfellow National Historic Site in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as the “Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site.” Yes. Passed 364-0, under suspension of rules. 12/14/10.
630. H.R. 6510, to direct the General Services Administration to convey a 3.673-acre parcel of real property in Houston, Texas, to the Military Museum of Texas. Yes. Passed 363-0, under suspension of rules. 12/14/10.
656. S. 3874, to amend current law restricting the use of lead in pipes used for drinking water to modify the definition of “lead free” by reducing the allowable amount of lead on the wetted surface of pipes, pipe fittings and other fixtures. Yes. Passed 226-109, under suspension of rules. 12/17/10.

Financial Services, Business, Labor, Housing and General Government

5. H.R. 3892, to designate a post office in Roper, North Carolina, as the “E.V. Wilkins Post Office.” Yes. Passed 356-1, under suspension of rules. 1/13/10.
24. H.R. 4508, to extend Small Business Administration programs until April 30. Yes. Passed 410-4, under suspension of rules. 1/27/10.
26. H.R. 4495, to designate a post office in Patagonia, Arizona, as the “Jim Kolbe Post Office.” Yes. Passed 390-0, under suspension of rules. 2/2/10.
49. H.R. 4425, to designate a post office in North Troy, New York, as the “Martin G. ‘Marty’ Mahar Post Office.” Yes. Passed 330-0, under suspension of rules. 2/22/10.
50. H.R. 4238, to designate a post office in Greeley, Colorado, as the “W.D. Farr Post Office Building.” Yes. Passed 331-0, under suspension of rules. 2/22/10.
97. H.R. 4621, to require mail marked with “census” to include the name and address of the sender and require non-government mail marked with “census” to provide a disclaimer that the mail is not from or affiliated with the federal government. Yes. Passed 416-0, under suspension of rules. 3/10/10.
116. H.R. 4628, to designate a post office in Westwood, New Jersey, as the “Sergeant Christopher R. Hrbek Post Office Building.” Yes. Passed 416-0, under suspension of rules. 3/16/10.
126. H.R. 946, Plain Language in Government Communications to require the federal government to use plain language in all communications that explain how to comply with federal requirements or obtain government benefits or services. Yes. Passed 386-33, under suspension of rules. 3/17/10.
128. H.R. 4214, to designate a post office in Palm Desert, California, as the “Roy Wilson Post Office.” Yes. Passed 419-0, under suspension of rules. 3/18/10.
155. H.R. 4840, to designate a post office in Columbus, Ohio, as the “Clarence D. Lumpkin Post Office.” Yes. Passed 420-0, under suspension of rules. 3/21/10.
181. H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act. Motion to recommit the bill to the Ways and Means Commission with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment providing tax incentives for small businesses and repealing certain provisions of the health care overhaul law that cap the amount that can be deposited in flexible spending accounts. Yes. Failed 184-239. 3/24/10.
182. H.R. 4849. On passage of the bill providing $16.8 billion in tax incentives for state and local governments and small businesses, including $13.2 billion for bond programs for state and local governments for infrastructure, and extending the Build America Bonds program, and offset the cost through tax provisions, including placing new limits on foreign-owned companies’ abilities to use protections in U.S. tax treaties to move money to countries. No. Passed 246-178. 3/24/10.
183. H.R. 4098, to require the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidelines for federal employees and contractors on the use of peer-to-peer file-sharing programs. Yes. Passed 408-13, under suspension of rules. 3/24/10.
192. H.R. 4360, to designate a Veterans Affairs Department building in Long Beach, California, as the “Maj. Charles R. Soltes Jr., O.D. Department of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center.” Yes. Passed 417-0, under suspension of rules. 3/25/10.
211. H.R. 4851, to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill extending for two months federal unemployment benefits, flood insurance programs, increased payment rates to Medicare providers and COBRA health care premium assistance; providing for payment to certain previously furloughed transportation workers, and extending for one month certain satellite TV laws and small-business lending programs. No. Passed 289-112. 4/15/10.
221. H.R. 4543, to designate a post office in San Jose, California, as the “Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building.” Yes. Passed 370-0, under suspension of rules. 4/26/10.
223. H.R. 4861, to designate a post office in Chicago as the “Steve Goodman Post Office Building.” Yes. Passed 371-0, under suspension of rules. 4/26/10.
251. H.R. 1722, Telework Improvements Act to require the heads of each federal executive agency to establish and implement a policy that would authorize employees to telework as much as possible without diminishing agency operations or performance and require the agency heads to provide training for telework employees and designate a telework managing officer. Yes. Failed 268-147, under suspension of rules. 5/6/10. [Note: 2/3s vote required.]
280. H.R. 5099, to designate a post office in Sharon, Massachusetts, as the “Michael C. Rothberg Post Office.” Yes. Passed 410-1, under suspension of rules. 5/19/10.
290. H.R. 5128, to designate the Department of the Interior building located at 1849 C St. NW in Washington, D.C., as the “Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building.” Yes. Passed 409-1, under suspension of rules. 5/20/10.
343. H.R. 4173. Motion to instruct House conferees to disagree to provisions in the House bill regarding the dissolution of large financial firms, disagree to Senate provisions related to the commencement of orderly liquidation and the appointment of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver for failing financial companies, as well as provisions related to FDIC powers and duties as receiver, and withhold approval of the final conference agreement unless it has been available to the managers for at least 72 hours. Yes. Failed 198-217. 6/9/10.
345. H.R. 5278, to designate a post office in Dixon, Illinois, as the “President Ronald W. Reagan Post Office Building.” Yes. Passed 416-0, under suspension of rules. 6/9/10.
346. H.R. 5133, to designate a post office in Carlstadt, New Jersey, as the “Staff Sgt. Frank T. Carvill and Lance Cpl. Michael A. Schwarz Post Office Building.” Yes. Passed 409-0, under suspension of rules. 6/9/10.
347. H.R. 5072, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) reform. Amendment to make various technical corrections and modifications to the Government Accountability Office report called for in the bill, allow the Department of Housing and Urban Development to increase loan limits for micropolitan counties surrounded by higher cost areas and experiencing significant growth, and address documentation standards for Federal Housing Administration-insured loans. Yes. Passed 417-3. 6/10/10.
348. H.R. 5072. Amendment to increase the FHA loan minimum down payment requirement from 3.5 percent to 5 percent and prohibit closing costs from being financed through FHA-insured loans. Yes. Failed 131-289. 6/10/10.
349. H.R. 5072. Amendment to cap the number of mortgages the FHA can insure to 10 percent of total loans originated in each year, starting in 2012, and provide that within 90 days of enactment, FHA would have to submit a plan to Congress to decrease FHA market share to 10 percent of loans originated each year. No. Failed 106-316. 6/10/10.
350. H.R. 5072. Amendment to repeal the emergency authority that allows the FHA to insure loans up to $720,000 in certain high-cost areas and to create a maximum FHA-insured loan limit of $500,000 for a single-family unit and a percentage of the same ratio for two-, three- or four-family residences. No. Failed 121-301. 6/10/10.
351. H.R. 5072. Amendment to require individuals to certify that they have not been convicted of a sex offense against a minor in order to obtain a FHA-insured mortgage. Yes. Passed 420-4. 6/10/10.
352. H.R. 5072. Amendment to prohibit the use of funds authorized in the bill to pay the salary of any FHA employee who has been disciplined for viewing, downloading or exchanging pornography on a federal computer or while performing official job duties. Yes. Passed 416-0. 6/10/10.
353. H.R. 5072. On passage of the bill to improve the financial safety and soundness of the FHA mortgage insurance program, allowing the FHA to adjust the premium structure for mortgage insurance, authorizing the FHA to increase the maximum allowable annual mortgage insurance premium on the mortgages it approves by 1 percentage point, and permitting the FHA to reimburse loan servicing firms for the costs of conducting counseling with households that are more than 60 days past due on loan payments. Yes. Passed 406-4. 6/10/10.
357. H.R. 5502, to extend the effective date of disclosure requirements from August 22, 2010, to January 31, 2011, for gift cards produced prior to April 1, 2010, and provide that to qualify for the extension, issuers of gift cards would be required to eliminate the expiration date on those cards, if applicable, or issue consumers free replacement cards. Yes. Passed 357-0, under suspension of rules. 6/14/10.
360. H.R. 4855, to establish an annual award under the Labor Department to recognize employers with policies that promote life-work balance. No. Failed 249-163, under suspension of rules. 6/15/10. [Note: 2/3s vote required.]
371. H.R. 5297, small business lending. Amendment to add veteran- and women-owned businesses to the groups that would receive outreach under the new fund established by the bill, and require that they be included in the study on lending assistance called for in the bill. Yes. Passed 420-0. 6/17/10.
372. H.R. 5297. Amendment to provide funding to eligible institutions that serve small businesses affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Yes. Passed 414-0. 6/17/10.
373. H.R. 5297. Amendment to expand the definition of “small business lending” to include loans to small businesses acquiring or constructing industrial, commercial, residential and farm buildings. Yes. Passed 418-3. 6/17/10.
374. H.R. 5297. Motion to recommit the bill to the House Financial Services Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with language placing the inspector general for the Trouble Asset Relief Program in charge of oversight of the lending fund established by the bill and adding language certifying that each decision to provide loans to banks is based on merit. Yes. Failed 180-237. 6/17/10.
375. H.R. 5297. On passage of the bill to create a lending fund through which the Treasury Department could make up to $30 billion in investments to encourage certain financial institutions to make credit available for small businesses, and create a $2 billion state small-business credit initiative to assist state and municipal programs that provide small businesses access to capital and a $1 billion Small Business Administration program to provide financing to “early stage” small businesses. No. Passed 241-182. 6/17/10.
379. H.R. 5551, to require the Treasury Department to certify under oath before making a purchase under the Small Business Lending Fund Program that the purchase and decision process has been designed so that purchases are based solely on economic fundamentals and not political considerations. Yes. Passed 411-0, under suspension of rules. 6/23/10.
383. H.R. 3993, to require prepaid calling card providers and distributors to disclose additional information to consumers, including fee information, refund policies and the number of domestic and international preferred minutes available and authorize the Federal Trade Commission to enforce the new rules. Yes. Passed 381-41, under suspension of rules. 6/23/10.
398. H.R. 5618, to extend through November 30, 2010, and make retroactive to June 2, eligibility for unemployment insurance for laid-off workers and 100 percent federal funding for extended jobless benefits and provide that states could not reduce their regular unemployment compensation programs below June 2 levels to be eligible for the funding. No. Failed 261-155, under suspension of rules. 6/29/10. [Note: 2/3s vote required.]
403. H.R. 5395, to designate a postal building in Maitland, Florida, as the “Paula Hawkins Post Office Building.” Yes. Passed 409-0, under suspension of rules. 6/30/10.
405. H.R. 4307, to designate the Veterans Affairs Department outpatient clinic in Artesia, New Mexico, as the “Alejandro Renteria Ruiz Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic.” Yes. Passed 417-0, under suspension of rules. 6/30/10.
412. H.R. 4173, financial regulatory reform. Motion to recommit the bill to the conference committee with instructions to disagree to language in the conference report giving the Government Accountability Office (GAO) authority to conduct a one-time audit of all the Federal Reserve’s emergency lending activities during the financial crisis and direct conferees to insist on House language to give the GAO other expanded audit authority over the Federal Reserve, including the ability to monitor some of its most sensitive monetary policy deliberations, and also insist on Senate language to expand the exemption for commercial businesses using financial derivatives to hedge their business risks from the margin requirements in the bill. Yes. Failed 198-229. 6/30/10.
413. H.R. 4173. To agree to the conference report on the bill to reform and regulate the financial services industry. No. Passed 237-192. 6/30/10.
423. H.R. 5618, to extend through November 30, 2010, and make retroactive to June 2, eligibility for unemployment insurance for laid-off workers and 100 percent federal funding for extended jobless benefits and provide that states could not reduce their regular unemployment compensation programs below June 2 levels to be eligible for the funding. No. Passed 270-153. 7/1/10.
440. H.R. 1722, Telework Improvements Act. Motion to recommit the bill to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment requiring agency heads to certify to the Office of Personnel Management that a telework program will result in agency savings, and prohibit certain employees from participating in telework programs, including those who have taken more than five unexcused absences or are seriously delinquent in tax debt. Yes. Passed 303-119. 7/14/10.
441. H.R. 1722. On passage of the bill to require the head of each federal executive agency to establish and implement a policy allowing employees to telework, or work remotely as much as possible without diminishing agency operations or performance; require agency heads to provide training for telework employees and designate a telework managing officer, and exclude certain employees from teleworking, including those disciplined for viewing, downloading or exchanging pornography on the job, as well as those who are seriously delinquent in taxes. Yes. Passed 290-131. 7/14/10.
442. S. 1508, to pass the Senate bill to lower the reporting threshold above which federal agencies are required to report improper payments and require federal agencies to report their plans to prevent improper payments and seek to recover over-payments if a federal program’s outlays exceed $1 million. Yes. Passed 414-0, under suspension of rules. 7/14/10.
444. H.R. 5114, flood insurance program reauthorization. Amendment to prohibit the use of funds in the bill for earmarks. Yes. Passed 423-3. 7/15/10.
445. H.R. 5114. Amendment to require all funds authorized under the bill to be expended in a manner consistent with the manual on Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch. Yes. Passed 421-0. 7/15/10.
446. H.R. 5114. Motion to recommit the bill to the House Financial Services Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment striking the section of the bill that would authorize $250 million over five years for a new flood insurance education and outreach grant program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Yes. Failed 191-229. 7/15/10.
447. H.R. 5114. On passage of the bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program through September 2015. Yes. Passed 329-90. 7/15/10.
463. H.R. 4213, motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill extending eligibility for extended federal unemployment insurance until November 30, 2010, applied retroactively to June 2. No. Passed 272-152. 7/22/10.
464. H.R. 5341, to designate a postal building in Brighton, Michigan, as the “Joyce Rogers Post Office Building.” Yes. Passed 411-0, under suspension of rules. 7/22/10.
467. H.R. 1320, to direct federal agency heads to disclose information on advisory committees reporting to them, including information on the appointment process, membership and decision-making process, and require that appointments to advisory committees be made without regard to political affiliation or activity, unless required by federal law. Yes. Passed 250-124, under suspension of rules. 7/26/10.
505. H.R. 5851, offshore oil and gas worker whistleblower protection. Motion to recommit the bill to the House Education and Labor Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment striking all after the enacting clause and inserting language that would grant whistleblower protections to an employee engaged in activities on or in waters above the outer continental shelf relating to oil production and who has filed a complaint or prompted a proceeding related to workplace safety and health regulation, and require the employee to file a complaint with the Labor secretary within 30 days after such a violation occurs. Yes. Failed 171-234. 7/30/10.
506. H.R. 5851. On passage of the bill to prohibit employers from discriminating against workers in the offshore energy development industry who report suspected safety violations to federal or state authorities and provide that the measure would apply to any employer, including contractors and subcontractors, who hires workers engaged in activities related to oil and natural gas exploration and development on waters on the outer continental shelf. Yes. Passed 315-93. 7/30/10.
522. H.R. 5873, to designate a postal building in Waterford, Wisconsin, as the “Captain Rhett W. Schiller Post Office.” Yes. Passed 411-0, under suspension of rules. 9/15/10.
528. H.R. 3562, to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill designating a federally occupied building in Jackson, Mississippi, as the “James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner, and Roy K. Moore Federal Building.” Yes. Passed 409-0, under suspension of rules. 9/16/10.
539. H.R. 5297, motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill providing for numerous small-business tax initiatives, and establishing a $30 billion small-business lending fund, directed to community banks, administered by the Treasury Department, and offsetting the cost with increased penalties for failing to file information returns, new limits on paper-makers’ ability to claim a biofuel tax credit and new rules on tax-delinquent federal contractors. No. Passed 237-187. 9/23/10.
556. H.R. 4072, to direct neighborhood training centers to give priority to programs that lead to credentials that are in high demand and recognized by private industry nationwide. Yes. Passed 412-10, under suspension of rules. 9/29/10.
557. H.R. 3421, to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit credit-reporting agencies from listing in consumer credit reports medical debts that have been paid or settled more than 45 days before the report is issued. Yes. Passed 336-82, under suspension of rules. 9/29/10.
562. H.R. 946, to concur in the Senate amendments to the bill requiring executive branch agencies to use plain language, defined as writing that is clear, concise, well-organized and appropriate to the subject and intended audience, in documents issued to the public, excluding regulations. Yes. Passed 341-82, under suspension of rules. 9/29/10.
563. H.R. 512, to prohibit a chief state election administration official from taking an active part in a federal election campaign that the official supervises, except for his or her own or that of a family member. No. Passed 296-129, under suspension of rules. 9/29/10.
565. H.R. 3940, to concur in the Senate amendments to the bill delaying a scheduled minimum wage increase in American Samoa in 2010 and 2011, and in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in 2011, and expressing the sense of Congress that the Interior Department could provide technical assistance to the government of Guam for public education regarding Guam’s political status only if the status options are consistent with the U.S. Constitution. Yes. Passed 386-5, under suspension of rules. 9/29/10.
574. H.R. 5758, to designate a post office in Fall River, Massachusetts, as the “Sgt. Robert Barrett Post Office Building.” Yes. Passed 417-0, under suspension of rules. 11/17/10.
578. H.R. 1722, federal telework enhancements. To concur in the Senate amendment to the bill requiring the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a telework policy that would allow employees to work remotely as much as possible without diminishing agency operation or performance and require each agency to designate a telework managing officer. Yes. Passed 254-152. 11/18/10.
579. H.R. 6419, to extend eligibility for expanded unemployment benefits through February 28, 2011, and extend federal funding to states for the costs of additional unemployment benefits through March 1, 2011. No. Failed 258-154, under suspension of rules. 11/18/10. [Note: 2/3s vote required.]
581. H.R. 5877, to designate a post office in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, as the “Lance Cpl. Alexander Scott Arredondo, United States Marine Corps Post Office Building.” Yes. Passed 366-0, under suspension of rules. 11/29/10.
608. H.R. 6400, to designate a post office in St. Louis, Missouri, as the “Earl Wilson Jr. Post Office.” Yes. Passed 382-0, under suspension of rules. 12/7/10.
620. H.R. 4501, to require the adoption of return policies by businesses that purchase precious metals from consumers and solicit such transactions through a Web site and direct the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations for such transactions. Yes. Passed 324-81, under suspension of rules. 12/8/10.
631. H.R. 5446, to designate a postal facility in Cocoa, Florida, as the “Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office.” Yes. Passed 405-0, under suspension of rules. 12/15/10.
634. H.R. 6205, to designate a post office in Bronx, New York, as the “Pvt. Isaac T. Cortes Post Office.” Yes. Passed 399-0, under suspension of rules. 12/15/10.
649. H.R. 1107, to concur in the Senate amendments to the bill revising, codifying and enacting certain laws related to public contracts as Title 41, U.S. code, “Public Contracts.” Yes. Passed 385-0, under suspension of rules. 12/17/10.
654. H.R. 2142, to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill requiring federal agencies to establish performance plans for assessing performance and improving operations and to submit a strategic plan for program activities to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and establish the Performance Improvement Council within the OMB to assist in the development of performance standards and evaluation methodologies. Yes. Failed 212-131, under suspension of rules. 12/17/10. [Note: 2/3s vote required.]
655. H.R. 5510, to allow the Treasury secretary to use unobligated funds from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to provide legal assistance to homeowners of owner-occupied homes who have mortgages that are in default or delinquency, or in danger of default or delinquency, or are subject to or at risk of foreclosure. No. Failed 210-145, under suspension of rules. 12/17/10. [Note: 2/3s vote required.]
660. H.R. 2142, to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill requiring federal agencies to establish performance plans for assessing performance and improving operations and to submit a strategic plan for program activities to OMB, and establish the Performance Improvement Council within the OMB to assist in the development of performance standards and evaluation methodologies. No. Passed 216-139. 12/21/10.

Foreign Affairs and Trade

219. H.R. 2194, Iran sanctions. Motion to instruct conferees to insist on House provisions of the bill imposing sanctions against companies that supply Iran with, or support its domestic production of, gasoline and other refined-petroleum products, and present a conference report by May 28, 2010. Yes. Passed 403-11. 4/22/10.
284. H.R. 5327, to authorize the president, acting through the secretaries of Defense and State, to provide assistance to the government of Israel for the procurement, maintenance and sustainment of the “Iron Dome” anti-missile defense system for purposes of intercepting short-range missiles launched against Israel. Yes. Passed 410-4, under suspension of rules. 5/20/10.
394. H.R. 2194, to adopt the conference report on the bill imposing new sanctions on companies doing business with Iran, expanding the list of available sanctions for the president to impose on companies that engage in certain trade with Iran relating to petroleum and gasoline production and refinement, cutting off international financial institutions from the U.S. banking system if they do business with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps or facilitate Tehran’s efforts to acquire weapons of mass destruction, and requiring the administration to investigate and issue findings on possible violations, but also giving the president the ability to waive many of the provisions if doing so is necessary to the national interest. Yes. Passed 408-8, under suspension of rules. 6/24/10.
425. H.R. 5609, to prohibit lobbying on behalf of countries designated by the State Department as repeated supporters of international terrorism. Yes. Passed 408-4, under suspension of rules. 7/1/10.
456. H.R. 4380, to temporarily suspend or reduce duties on hundreds of specific imported goods, make several technical corrections to trade laws and streamline current customs laws. Yes. Passed 378-43, under suspension of rules. 7/21/10.
524. H.R. 5366, to prohibit individuals or companies convicted of violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act from receiving any federal contracts or grants and state that it is U.S. policy to prohibit such individuals or companies from receiving such contracts. Yes. Passed 409-0, under suspension of rules. 9/15/10.
554. H.R. 2378, to allow the Commerce Department to impose countervailing duties on imported goods if it finds that a foreign government has undervalued its currency. Yes. Passed 348-79. 9/29/10
645. S. 987, to authorize grants to establish empowerment and awareness programs aimed at eradicating forced child marriages that could be run through multilateral, non-governmental and faith-based organizations in developing countries. No. Failed 241-166, under suspension of rules. 12/16/10. [Note: 2/3s vote required.]

Health, Human Services and Education

47. H.R. 4532, to make permanent a Social Security Administration program that allows the use of a portion of awarded past-due benefits to pay representatives of plaintiffs claiming Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits and allow the Social Security Administration to charge fees to cover the cost of vetting non-attorney representatives. Yes. Passed 412-6, under suspension of rules. 2/4/10.
81. H.R. 4247, Keeping All Kids Safe Act. Amendment to require the Education secretary to submit an explanation to Congress if grants authorized by the bill are not awarded competitively and prohibit the use of funds for congressionally directed spending. Yes. Passed 391-24. 3/3/10.
82. H.R. 4247. On passage of the bill to set minimum federal standards for the use of seclusion and restraint in schools receiving federal funds; allow schools to use restraints on students in cases when there is immediate danger to the student or others; require states to submit a plan within two years to prove their policies and procedures meet federal standards; require training for certain school personnel in crisis intervention, and require schools to report the use of seclusion or restraint to the student’s parents on the day of the incident. No. Passed 262-153. 3/3/10.
165. H.R. 3590, health care reform. Motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill to reform and overhaul the nation’s health insurance system, requiring most individuals to buy health insurance by 2014; creating a system of national private insurance plans supervised by the Office of Personnel Management and creating state-run marketplaces for purchasing health insurance; taxing those who do not obtain coverage; requiring businesses over 50 employees to provide coverage or pay a fine; providing insurance companies could not deny coverage based on pre-existing medical conditions beginning in 2014, and could not drop coverage of people who become ill; expanding eligibility for Medicaid; shrinking the coverage gap under the Medicare Part D prescription drug program, and creating an advisory board to reduce the per capita growth rate in Medicare spending. No. Passed 219-212. 3/21/10.
166. H.R. 4872, health care reconciliation act. Motion to recommit the bill to the Budget Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with amendments prohibiting the use of federal funds authorized in the bill to pay for an abortion or for a health plan that includes abortion coverage, unless the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest or if the woman suffers from a physical disorder, injury or illness that would, as certified by a physician, endanger the woman’s life, and providing that individuals with subsidized policies could purchase abortion coverage separately, with their own money. Yes. Failed 199-232. 3/21/10.
167. H.R. 4872. On passage of the health care reconciliation bill making changes in the health care reform legislation, H.R. 3590, to include revenue-raising provisions and revising federal student loan procedures making the federal government the sole originator of federal student loans and directing the savings generated to education programs, including Pell grants. No. Passed 220-211. 3/21/10.
194. H.R. 4872, health care reform reconciliation. To concur in the Senate amendments to the bill to modify the 2010 health care overhaul law by increasing federal subsidies to help low- and moderate-income families purchase coverage through new health insurance exchanges established by the overhaul measure; phasing out the coverage gap for Medicare prescription drug enrollees and adjusting the federal matching funds for Medicaid; increasing penalties levied on employers that do not offer health benefits and changing the formula used to calculate penalties on employers with workers who obtain subsidies to obtain health insurance through the exchanges; freezing Medicare Advantage payments in 2011 and reformulating payments according to local costs; providing that in all states, the federal government would cover 100 percent of the cost of coverage to newly eligible Medicaid recipients from 2014 to 2016; delaying for five years, until 2018, the effective date of a tax on high-cost health plans and adjusting the dollar amounts used to determine who would be affected by the tax; repealing a provision to allow the cellulosic biofuels producer credit to be claimed by producers of certain paper products; making the federal government the sole originator of federal student loans and directing the savings generated to education programs, including Pell grants; shifting all new federal student lending to the Direct Loan Program beginning July 1, 2010, and increasing the maximum annual Pell Grant scholarship to $5,975 in 2017 and providing $2.6 billion for minority-serving institutions. No. Passed 225-199. 3/25/10.
276. H.R. 1514, to reauthorize the juvenile accountability block grants program through FY 2014 and provide grants to state and local governments for accountability-based programs for juvenile offenders, such as graduated sanctions. Yes. Passed 364-45, under suspension of rules. 5/19/10.
393. H.R. 3962, to concur in the Senate amendments to the bill postponing until after November 30 a scheduled 21 percent payment cut to doctors under Medicare and making the cut prevention retroactive to June 1, and providing offsets for the costs of the bill, including changes to pension laws and authorizing data-matching by the IRS and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to identify fraud. Yes. Passed 417-1, under suspension of rules. 6/24/10.
518. H.R. 1586, to concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill providing $16.1 billion to extend increased Medicaid assistance to states and $10 billion in funding for states to create or retain teachers’ jobs, and offset the costs by changing foreign tax provisions, ending increased food stamp benefits beginning in April 2014 and rescinding previously enacted spending. No. Passed 247-161. 8/10/10.
533. H.R. 3470, to authorize $10 million annually in FYs 2011-2015 for grants to state, tribal and local health departments that create pilot programs to reduce infant mortality, and provide that preference would be given to health departments that serve any of the 15 counties or groups of counties with the highest infant mortality rates in the United States in the past three years. Yes. Passed 324-64, under suspension of rules. 9/16/10.
541. H.R. 5756, to authorize $18 million annually in FYs 2012-2016 for grants for autism research and services, including interdisciplinary training, continuing education and technical assistance, for children and adults with autism, their families and health and education professionals. Yes. Passed 393-24, under suspension of rules. 9/23/10.
542. H.R. 3199, to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to create a program to award grants to states to aid veterans who completed military emergency medical training while serving in the armed forces to become state-licensed or certified emergency medical technicians. Yes. Passed 412-5, under suspension of rules. 9/23/10.
543. H.R. 1745, to provide liability protection to health care professionals who volunteer at certain health facilities and provide that any health care volunteer who provides services eligible for funding under the community health center grant program would be considered an employee of the Public Health Service for purposes of any civil actions that may arise. Yes. Passed 417-1, under suspension of rules. 9/23/10.
544. H.R. 5710, to reauthorize the National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Act, which provides grants to states to track drug prescriptions. Yes. Passed 384-32, under suspension of rules. 9/23/10.
580. S. 3774, to extend the deadline for states to expend supplemental disaster relief funds provided through the Social Services Block Grant program under the 2008 supplemental appropriations law through September 30, 2011. Yes. Passed 366-40, under suspension of rules. 11/18/10.
663. H.R. 6547, to require periodic criminal background checks of current and potential elementary and secondary school employees and also apply the requirement to private groups that contract with or provide services to the schools or to local and state educational agencies. Yes. Passed 314-20, under suspension of rules. 12/21/10.

Homeland Security

16. H.R. 730, to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill directing the Homeland Security Department’s Domestic Nuclear Detection Office to develop a five-year plan for improving nuclear forensic and attribution capabilities. Yes. Passed 397-10, under suspension of rules. 1/21/10.
67. H.R. 3961, motion to concur in the Senate amendments to the bill extending until February 28, 2011, three provisions of the anti-terrorism Patriot Act. Yes. Passed 315-97. 2/25/10.
299. H.R. 2711, to authorize the appropriate department to pay for the transportation and moving expenses for families of federal law enforcement officers, including customs and border protection officers, who are killed in the line of duty. Yes. Passed 416-0, under suspension of rules. 5/25/10.
491. H.R. 847, to create a program to provide medical services and health monitoring for first responders and others with conditions related to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and reopen the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund to provide compensation for economic losses. No. Failed 255-159, under suspension of rules. 7/29/10. [Note: 2/3s vote required.]
549. H.R. 847, 9/11 victims compensation fund. Motion to recommit the bill to the Energy and Commerce Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment replacing the payment rates provided for health treatment and services in the bill with rates equal to Medicare rates; repealing provisions of the health care reform law, including the creation of an Independent Payment Advisory Board and a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, and adding a section to the law that would establish a statute of limitations on starting a health care lawsuit and cap the awards that plaintiffs and their attorneys could receive in medical malpractice cases. Yes. Failed 185-244. 9/29/10.
550. H.R. 847. On passage of the bill to create a program to provide medical services and health monitoring for first responders and others with conditions related to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and reopen the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund to provide compensation for economic losses suffered by those affected by the attacks and amend tax-withholding rules for certain payments made by U.S. subsidiaries of foreign corporations. No. Passed 268-160. 9/29/10.
664. H.R. 847, to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill creating a program to provide medical services and health monitoring for first-responders and others with conditions related to the September 11 terrorist attacks, and reopen the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund and allow claims to be filed during a five-year period, and impose a 2 percent tax on companies in certain foreign countries that have federal procurement contracts, and extend for one year an increase in H1-B and L visa fees for certain companies. Yes. Passed 206-60. 12/22/10.

Justice, Commerce, Science and Technology

34. H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act. Amendment to require the cybersecurity workforce assessment to describe how programs are engaging minority communities and include minority-serving institutions in the Cybersecurity University-Industry Task Force. Yes. Passed 417-5. 2/3/10.
35. H.R. 4061. Amendment to prohibit the earmarking of funds authorized for grants in the bill. Yes. Passed 396-31. 2/3/10.
36. H.R. 4061. Amendment to allow for collaboration between community colleges, universities and Manufacturing Extension Partnership Centers for the Computer and Network Security Capacity Building Grants. Yes. Passed 419-3. 2/3/10.
37. H.R. 4061. Amendment to require the cybersecurity strategic research and development plan to determine how all levels of cybersecurity education and training programs can be improved. Yes. Passed 416-4. 2/3/10.
38. H.R. 4061. Amendment to clarify that cybersecurity education include children and young adults. Yes. Passed 417-4. 2/3/10.
39. H.R. 4061. Amendment to require that veteran status be considered as one of the criteria for selection for the Federal Cyber Scholarship for Service Program. Yes. Passed 424-0. 2/4/10.
40. H.R. 4061. Amendment to require the Federal Cyber Scholarship for Service program to support outreach activities to recruit students in secondary schools and two-year institutions into cybersecurity-related fields. Yes. Passed 419-4. 2/4/10.
41. H.R. 4061. Amendment to require the Computer and Network Security Capacity Building Grants mission statement to reiterate the importance of teaching about secure software design. Yes. Passed 423-6. 2/4/10.
42. H.R. 4061. Amendment to require the Cybersecurity Strategic Research and Development plan to address technologies to secure sensitive information shared among federal agencies. Yes. Passed 430-0. 2/4/10.
43. H.R. 4061. On passage of the bill to reauthorize and expand cybersecurity research programs at the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of Standards and Technology; establish a cybersecurity scholarship program; require certain agencies to develop a strategic cybersecurity research plan and establish a university-industry task force to explore public-private research partnerships. Yes. Passed 422-5. 2/4/10.
63. H.R. 4626, Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act. Motion to recommit the bill to the House Judiciary Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment allowing health insurers to collect and distribute data on claims paid and requiring a Government Accountability Office report on the impact of the legislation. Yes. Failed 170-249. 2/24/10.
64. H.R. 4626. On passage of the bill to repeal health insurers’ exemption from federal antitrust laws and prohibit insurers from sharing data on claims paid. Yes. Passed 406-19. 2/24/10.
102. H.Res. 1031, impeachment proceedings for Judge G. Thomas Porteous Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. To adopt Article I of the resolution to impeach for receiving money from lawyers involved in Lifemark Hospitals of Louisiana v. Liljeberg Enterprises, a 1996-2000 case that Judge Porteous oversaw. Yes. Passed 412-0. 3/11/10.
103. H.Res. 1031. To adopt Article II of the resolution to impeach for accepting items of value from bail bondsman Louis M. Marcotte III and his sister Lori Marcotte in exchange for taking official actions that benefited the Marcottes, including setting, reducing and splitting bonds as requested by the Marcottes, and improperly setting aside or expunging felony convictions for two Marcotte employees. Yes. Passed 410-0. 3/11/10.
104. H.Res. 1031. To adopt Article III of the resolution to impeach for making false statements and representations under penalty of perjury related to the judge’s personal bankruptcy filing and repeatedly violating a court order in his bankruptcy case. Yes. Passed 416-0. 3/11/10.
105. H.Res. 1031. To adopt Article IV of the resolution to impeach for making false statements about his past to both the Senate and the FBI during the judge's Senate confirmation process. Yes. Passed 423-0. 3/11/10.
111. H.R. 4506, to authorize 13 new federal bankruptcy judgeships, make permanent 22 temporary positions, and extend the authorization of two temporary judgeships for at least five years, with the cost of employing the judges offset by an increase in bankruptcy filing fees. Yes. Passed 345-5, under suspension of rules. 3/12/10.
124. S. 1147, Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act to require firms selling or shipping tobacco products to verify that recipients are of legal age, prohibit shipments of tobacco products over 10 pounds, and require firms selling or shipping tobacco products to register with the Justice Department. Yes. Passed 387-25, under suspension of rules. 3/17/10.
201. H.R. 3125, to require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission to conduct an inventory of radio spectrum and determine where reallocating or sharing portions would be feasible and require a report on which spectrum blocks should be reallocated or made available for shared-access. Yes. Passed 394-18, under suspension of rules. 4/14/10.
262. H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Act reauthorization. Amendment to clarify the matching requirements for the teacher training scholarship program, require the National Institute of Standards and Technology to report on the use of computer modeling by manufacturers, and stipulate that educational institutions serving a high number of individuals with disabilities receive special consideration when applying for funding and disallow the use of funds to employ individuals who have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to sexual assault or child molestation. Yes. Passed 417-6. 5/12/10.
263. H.R. 5116. Amendment to strike language in the bill creating an Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, authorize loan guarantees to small- and medium-sized manufacturers and create a new grant program for regional innovation strategies. No. Failed 163-258. 5/12/10.
264. H.R. 5116. Amendment to create a new Energy Department Clean Energy Consortium to promote the commercial application of clean energy technologies and provide that the consortium, which would be regionally based, could include research universities, national laboratories, industry or other state and non-governmental organizations. No. Passed 254-173. 5/12/10.
265. H.R. 5116. Amendment to require institutions of higher education that employ members of a labor union to respond to union requests for information to which they are legally entitled within 15 days, or lose funding for programs authorized under the bill. No. Passed 250-174. 5/12/10.
266. H.R. 5116. Amendment to require the science, technology, engineering and math coordinating committee created by the bill to include outreach to Latinos, African-Americans and other under-represented groups in its five-year plan. Yes. Passed 413-10. 5/12/10.
267. H.R. 5116. Amendment to increase annual authorizations to $100 million for FYs 2011 to 2015 for loan guarantees to small- and medium-sized manufacturers for innovative technology projects. No. Passed 248-171. 5/13/10.
268. H.R. 5116. Amendment to require the National Science Foundation to give consideration to the goal of promoting the participation of veterans in postdoctoral research fellowship programs. Yes. Passed 419-0. 5/13/10.
269. H.R. 5116. Amendment to express the sense of Congress that retaining graduate-level talent trained at American universities in science, technology, engineering and math fields is critical to enhancing American business competitiveness. Yes. Passed 419-0. 5/13/10.
270. H.R. 5116. Motion to recommit the bill to the House Science and Technology Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with amendments freezing the authorization levels for the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Standards and Technology and Energy Department Office of Science to FY 2010 levels and eliminating FYs 2014 and 2015 authorizations; prohibiting the use of funds to pay the salaries of individuals who have been disciplined for viewing, downloading or exchanging pornography on a federal government computer or while performing their duties, and eliminating a pilot program to award cash prizes for innovation in research areas, an innovative services initiative to assist small and medium-sized manufacturers, a federal loan guarantee program for innovative technologies in manufacturing and a program to establish Energy Innovation Hubs. Yes. Passed 292-126. 5/13/10.
274. H.R. 4614, to authorize bonus payments of 5 percent or 10 percent of Byrne grants to states that have implemented a collection system for DNA evidence from arrested individuals. Yes. Passed 357-32, under suspension of rules. 5/18/10.
277. H.R. 5325, to reauthorize the America COMPETES Act for science and technology research initiatives and programs. Yes. Failed 261-148, under suspension of rules. 5/19/10. [Note: 2/3s vote required.]
293. H.R. 5330, to extend until June 22, 2020, provisions in current law that set a maximum prison sentence of 10 years for antitrust violations, with the maximum fine for individuals at $1 million and the maximum fine for corporations at $100 million, and extend a Justice Department program to provide leniency to whistleblowers in certain antitrust cases. Yes. Passed 366-4, under suspension of rules. 5/24/10.
326. H.R. 5116, America COMPETES reauthorization. On the question of dividing the motion to recommit for further consideration with an amendment to strike provisions from the bill to authorize $12 million for FYs 2011-2013 for a pilot program to award cash prizes for innovation in any area of research supported by the National Science Foundation. Yes. Failed 175-243. 5/28/10. [Note: the House adopted the motion to recommit with instructions on May 13.]
327. H.R. 5116. On the question of dividing the motion to recommit for further consideration with an amendment to strike provisions to create an innovative services program within the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Yes. Failed 163-244. 5/28/10.
328. H.R. 5116. On the question of dividing the motion to recommit for further consideration with an amendment to require that educational institutions that serve a large number of students with disabilities and disabled veterans receive special consideration when applying for funding authorized by the bill. Yes. Failed 197-215. 5/28/10.
329. H.R. 5116. On the question of dividing the motion to recommit for further consideration with an amendment to prohibit the use of funds authorized by the bill to pay the salary of any individual who has been disciplined for viewing, downloading or exchanging pornographic materials on a government computer or while performing official duties. Yes. Passed 409-0. 5/28/10.
330. H.R. 5116. On the question of dividing the motion to recommit for further consideration with an amendment to disallow the use of funds authorized by the bill from going to educational institutions that restrict or deny military recruiting on campus. Yes. Passed 348-68. 5/28/10.
331. H.R. 5116. On the question of dividing the motion to recommit for further consideration with an amendment to reauthorize programs in the bill through FY 2013, instead of through FY 2015, freeze authorization levels for most programs under the bill at the FY 2010 level in any year with a budget deficit, and eliminate funding for the Advanced Research Project Agency-Energy. Yes. Failed 181-234. 5/28/10.
332. H.R. 5116. On passage of the bill to authorize $85.6 billion for FYs 2011-2015 for science and research programs at the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Energy Department. Yes. Passed 262-150. 5/28/10.
459. H.R. 5566, to make it a federal crime to sell or distribute animal “crush” videos, which depict live animals being intentionally tortured or killed. Yes. Passed 416-3, under suspension of rules. 7/21/10.
462. H.R. 1469, to direct the Justice Department to create a program to streamline the process of national criminal history background checks for those who work with children. Yes. Passed 413-4, under suspension of rules. 7/22/10.
469. H.R. 3101, to require that equipment used for advanced communications, such as phone calls over the Internet and video conferencing, be accessible to people with disabilities. Yes. Passed 348-23, under suspension of rules. 7/26/10.
475. H.R. 4748, to require the Office of National Drug Control Policy to develop a strategy to address illegal drug trafficking along the U.S.-Canada border. Yes. Passed 413-0, under suspension of rules. 7/27/10.
477. H.R. 4692, to require the president to prepare a national manufacturing strategy policy plan every four years, with the first plan to be submitted one year after enactment, and require the president to establish a Manufacturing Strategy Board within the Commerce Department, including members from the public and private sectors. Yes. Passed 379-38, under suspension of rules. 7/28/10.
479. H.R. 5827, to add firearms valued at up to $3,000 to the list of items exempted from repossession during the bankruptcy process. Yes. Passed 307-113, under suspension of rules. 7/28/10.
487. H.R. 3040, to authorize $150 million over five years for the Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department to conduct consumer education and outreach programs regarding fraud targeting senior citizens. Yes. Passed 335-81, under suspension of rules. 7/29/10.
561. S. 3729, to authorize $58.4 billion for NASA programs for FYs 2011-2013, and allow for one additional shuttle flight, support using the International Space Station through at least 2020 and authorize $8.9 billion for the station. Yes. Passed 304-118, under suspension of rules. 9/29/10.
573. H.R. 3808, to pass, over the veto of the president, the bill requiring federal and state courts to recognize legal documents that have been notarized in another state. Yes. Failed 185-235. 11/17/10.
624. S. 3998, to extend through December 31, 2011, the Child Safety Pilot Program, which allows youth-serving organizations to request a fingerprint background check for employees or volunteers from the FBI. Yes. Passed 401-2, under suspension of rules. 12/8/10.
625. H.R. 5281, DREAM (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors) Act. To concur in the first and second Senate amendments and concur in the third Senate amendment to the bill with a House amendment allowing the Homeland Security Department to grant the undocumented children of illegal immigrants conditional nonimmigrant status if they meet certain requirements, including that they have been in the United States continuously for more than five years and were younger than 16 when they entered the country, and that they have been admitted to a U.S. college or university or enlisted in the military, and were younger than 30 on the date of enactment, and require such individuals to pay an application surcharge of $525 and, after five years, pay an additional $2,000 to renew their conditional status for another five years, when they would be eligible to apply for legal permanent status. No. Passed 216-198. 12/8/10.
627. H.R. 6412, to require the Justice Department to share criminal records with state sentencing commissions. Yes. Passed 371-1, under suspension of rules. 12/9/10.
629. S. 3167, to establish five-year fixed terms for the Census director beginning January 1, 2012; identify the authority and duties of the director and deputy director; require the Census director to report directly to the Commerce secretary, and provide a plan to Congress on how the Census Bureau will test, develop and implement an Internet response option for the 2020 Census and the American Community Survey. No. Failed 201-167, under suspension of rules. 12/14/10. [Note: 2/3s vote required.]
651. H.R. 628, to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill establishing a pilot program for judges in certain district courts to hear patent cases. Yes. Passed 371-1, under suspension of rules. 12/17/10.
659. H.R. 5116, to concur in the Senate amendment to the America COMPETES bill authorizing some $45.2 billion from FY 2011-2013 for science and technology research and education programs, including the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, basic research at the Energy Department, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy program. Yes. Passed 228-130. 12/21/10.

Transportation

190. H.R. 1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvements Act. To concur in the Senate amendments to the bill with a House amendment to require airlines and airports to develop contingency plans for stranded passengers, increase the number of daily long-distance flights permitted from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, increase the maximum passenger facility charge to $7 from $4.50, and establish a new labor dispute system for air traffic controllers. Yes. Passed 276-145. 3/25/10.
354. S. 3473, to remove the limitation on the amount the president can withdraw from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund in response to the discharge of oil in connection with the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon mobile offshore drilling unit, allow advances of $100 million at a time, not to exceed amounts available, and require the administration to notify Congress within seven days of each advance. Yes. Passed 410-0, under suspension of rules. 6/10/10.
452. H.R. 5604, to rescind $106.8 million of contract authority from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Transit Administration. Yes. Passed 402-0, under suspension of rules. 7/20/10.
471. H.R. 5730, to rescind some $713.2 million in contract authority for unspent earmark funds for 309 surface transportation projects. Yes. Passed 394-23, under suspension of rules. 7/27/10.
488. H.R. 5850, FY 2011 transportation and housing appropriations. Amendment to reduce funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Transformation Initiative by $40 million. Yes. Failed 206-217. 7/29/10.
489. H.R. 5850. Amendment to cut $1.8 billion from funds provided for specific accounts in the bill, including $400 million for national infrastructure investment, $400 million for capital assistance for high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service and $456 million for the public housing capital fund. Yes. Failed 197-225. 7/29/10.
490. H.R. 5850. Amendment to reduce spending in the bill by $12.4 billion. Yes. Failed 169-252. 7/29/10.
492. H.R. 5850. Amendment to reduce spending in the bill by $10.5 billion. Yes. Failed 177-247. 7/29/10.
493. H.R. 5850. Amendment to reduce spending in the bill by $18.6 billion to reflect FY 2008 spending levels. No. Failed 159-265. 7/29/10.
494. H.R. 5850. Amendment to strike $1.2 billion in funding provided for capital investments and debt service grants to Amtrak. No. Failed 129-293. 7/29/10.
495. H.R. 5850. Amendment to strike $1 million in funding provided for the Blackstone River Bikeway in Rhode Island. Yes. Failed 163-260. 7/29/10.
496. H.R. 5850. Amendment to strike $1 million in funding provided for a downtown streetscapes improvement project in Tacoma, Washington. Yes. Failed 157-267. 7/29/10.
497. H.R. 5850. Amendment to strike $1 million in funding provided for the restoration and improvements to the historical Darwin Martin House Home and complex in New York. Yes. Failed 165-258. 7/29/10.
498. H.R. 5850. Amendment to strike $150,000 in funding provided for the construction of a children’s playground in the municipality of Yauco, Puerto Rico. Yes. Failed 159-264. 7/29/10.
499. H.R. 5850. On passage of the bill to provide $126 billion in FY 2011 appropriations, including $79.4 billion for the Department of Transportation and $46.6 billion for the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Yes. Passed 251-167. 7/29/10.
540. H.R. 5307, to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to include small aircraft known as ultralights under its aviation smuggling provisions, allowing the prosecution of individuals for smuggling drugs using such aircraft. Yes. Passed 412-3, under suspension of rules. 9/23/10.
640. S. 841, to require the Department of Transportation to promulgate a motor vehicle safety standard establishing requirements for an alert sound that would allow blind and other pedestrians to detect the operation of otherwise silent vehicles. Yes. Passed 379-30, under suspension of rules. 12/16/10.

Congressman Frank Wolf

Representing the 10th District of Virginia

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