November 2, 2009

In this MegaVote for Kansas' 2nd Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes

• Senate: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
• House: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
• House: Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009

Upcoming Congressional Bills

• Senate: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009
• Senate: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
• Senate: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2010
• House: Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009
• House: Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009
• House: Affordable Health Care for America Act

Recent Senate Votes

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Agreed to (72-28)

The Senate gave final approval to this $32.3 billion bill funding the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for the 2010 fiscal year. The bill also includes a continuing resolution funding government operations through December 18, 2010 as 7 of the 12 annual spending bills remain to be completed.

Sen. Sam Brownback voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Pat Roberts voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (247-178, 7 Not Voting)

The House passed this $32.3 billion bill funding the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for the 2010 fiscal year. The bill also includes a continuing resolution funding government operations through December 18, 2010 as 7 of the 12 annual spending bills remain to be completed.

Rep. Lynn Jenkins voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (389-32, 11 Not Voting)

This House bill would reauthorize several Small Business Administration loan programs.

Rep. Lynn Jenkins voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 - H.R.3548

The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill that would extend unemployment benefits in states with a jobless rate over 8.5%.

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

The Senate may return to this $64.9 billion legislation funding the Justice Department, Commerce Department, National Science Foundation and related agencies and programs.

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.3082

The Senate may also take up this $133.9 billion bill funding military construction projects and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 - H.R.3639

This House bill would move the date credit card companies would have to comply with new credit card regulations from February 22, 2010 to December 1, 2009.

Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 - H.R.2868

The House is scheduled to work on this bill intended to bolster security at chemical plants.

Affordable Health Care for America Act - H.R.3962

The House is expected to begin debate on health care reform this week.