October 5, 2009

In this MegaVote for Ohio's 7th Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes

• Senate: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010
• House: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010

Upcoming Congressional Bills

• Senate: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010
• Senate: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
• Senate: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
• House: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
• House: Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2009

Recent Senate Votes

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Agreed to (62-38)

The Senate approved this $4.66 billion bill that funds the legislative branch for Fiscal Year 2010, sending it to the President. The bill also includes a continuing resolution to fund government operations through October 31, as this is the only one of the 12 annual appropriations bills to have been completed before FY 2010 began.

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (308-114, 10 Not Voting)

The House approved this $33.5 billion bill funding the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and related agencies and programs.

Rep. Steve Austria voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.3326

The Senate is expected to conclude work on this $636.3 billion bill funding the Department of Defense during fiscal year 2010.

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.2847

The Senate is scheduled to start work on this $64.9 billion legislation funding the Justice Department, Commerce Department, National Science Foundation and related agencies and programs.

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.3183

The Senate is also expected to approve this $33.5 billion bill funding the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and related agencies and programs for FY 2010.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.2997

The House is expected to vote on the conference report of this $23.3 billion funding bill for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration and other related agencies and programs.

Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2009 - H.R.2442

The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that is intended to help address California’s cycles of drought and reduce dependence on water from the troubled Bay-Delta ecosystem.

September 21, 2009

In this MegaVote for Ohio's 7th Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes

• Senate: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
• House: Raising a question of the privileges of the House
• House: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act
• House: Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009

Upcoming Congressional Bills

• Senate: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
• House: Continuing Resolution
• House: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act

Recent Senate Votes

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (73-25, 1 Not Voting)

The Senate approved this $122 billion bill funding transportation and housing programs for the next fiscal year.

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Raising a question of the privileges of the House - Vote Passed (240-179, 5 Present, 10 Not Voting)

The House rebuked Rep. Joe Wilson for shouting "You lie" during President Obama's healthcare address to a joint session of Congress.

Rep. Steve Austria voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

Advanced Vehicle Technology Act - Vote Passed (312-114, 7 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would permit the Energy Department to spend $200 million per year more than it currently spends on programs for the research, development, demonstration and commercial application of new vehicle technologies.

Rep. Steve Austria voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (253-171, 10 Not Voting)

This House bill would terminate the Federal Family Education Loan Program and replace it with the Education Department's Direct Lending program, as well as increase funding of Pell Grants and increase the annual grant maximum to $5500 in 2010.

Rep. Steve Austria voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.2996

The Senate is scheduled to continue work on this $32.1 billion bill funding the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related programs for the next fiscal year.

Continuing Resolution - H.J.Res.

The House is scheduled to vote on this continuing resolution to fund government operations after the current fiscal year ends on September 30. None of the 12 annual appropriations bills have been completed.

Unemployment Compensation Extension Act - H.R.3548

This bill would extend by 13 weeks unemployment benefits in states with jobless rates over 8.5%.