How Congress Is Voting

September 22, 2008
In this MegaVote for Maryland's 1st Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes -

Senate: National Defense Authorization Act
House: Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act
House: National Capital Security and Safety Act
House: Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act
House: No Child Left Inside Act of 2008
Upcoming Congressional Bills -

Senate: Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008
House: Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008
House: Making continuing appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2009

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Recent Senate Votes
National Defense Authorization Act - Vote Passed (88-8, 4 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this bill that authorizes defense spending, including a 3.9% pay raise for those serving in the military.

Sen. Barbara Mikulski voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Benjamin Cardin voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

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Recent House Votes
Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act - Vote Passed (236-189, 9 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that seeks to reduce foreign oil dependence and enhance national security through clean and renewable alternative technologies.

Rep. Wayne Gilchrest voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

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National Capital Security and Safety Act - Vote Passed (266-152, 1 Present, 14 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to require the District of Columbia Council to widen the rights of gun ownership to its residents.

Rep. Wayne Gilchrest voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

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Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act - Vote Passed (283-133, 17 Not Voting)

The House passed a bill requiring the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to subject the overseas trading of US energy and agricultural commodities to the same regulations and reporting requirements which domestic trades are subjected.

Rep. Wayne Gilchrest voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

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No Child Left Inside Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (293-109, 31 Not Voting)

This bill to improve environmental education programs passed the House on Thursday.

Rep. Wayne Gilchrest voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

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Upcoming Votes
Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 - H.R.6049

The Senate is scheduled to take up this bill to extend temporary tax provisions that expired at the end of 2007.

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Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 - H.R.5244

The House is scheduled to vote on this bill intended to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit.

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Making continuing appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2009 - H.J.Res.____

The House is also likely to work on a continuing resolution to fund government operations for fiscal year 2009.

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