News Item: : Megavote, February 2, 2010
(Category: Club News)
Posted by bottsimons
Tuesday 02 February 2010 - 16:37:01

February 1, 2010

In this MegaVote for California's 1st Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes

  • Senate: Debt Limit Extension
  • Senate: Confirmation of Ben S. Bernanke to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
  • House: Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2010

Upcoming Congressional Bills

  • Senate: Patricia Smith, of New York, to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor
  • House: Cybersecurity Enhancement Act
  • House: Debt Limit Extension
Recent Senate Votes
Debt Limit Extension - Vote Agreed to (60-39, 1 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this resolution that would raise the federal debt limit to $13.029 trillion. It now goes to the House for approval.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Barbara Boxer voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Confirmation of Ben S. Bernanke to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Vote Confirmed (70-30)

The Senate confirmed Ben Bernanke for a second four year term as the Fed Chairman.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Barbara Boxer voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes
Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (240-175, 18 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would establish the Castle Nugent national historic site in St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands and authorize the Interior Department to purchase land for the site with appropriated funds. It now goes to the Senate.

Rep. Mike Thompson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes
Patricia Smith, of New York, to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor - PN319

The Senate is scheduled to consider the nomination of Patricia Smith to be the Labor Department's solicitor.
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act - H.R.4061

The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that intends to advance cybersecurity research, development and technical standards.
Debt Limit Extension - H.J.Res.45

The House is also expected to vote on this resolution that would raise the federal debt limit to $13.029 trillion.


This news item is from Democratic Party of Del Norte
( http://delnortedemocrats.org/news.php?extend.281 )