Recent Votes... in GA's 3rd

May 5, 2009
In this MegaVote for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes -
Senate: Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009
Senate: Confirmation of Kathleen Sebelius to be Secretary of Health and Human Services
Senate: Budget Conference Report
Senate: Amendment to Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009
House: Congressional Budget for Fiscal Year 2010
House: Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act
House: Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009
Upcoming Congressional Bills -
Senate: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act
House: Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act

Recent Senate Votes
Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (92-4, 3 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this bill intended to combat fraud at financial institutions that receive federal money.

Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......

Confirmation of Kathleen Sebelius to be Secretary of Health and Human Services - Vote Confirmed (65-31, 3 Not Voting)

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius to head HHS.

Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......

 

Budget Conference Report - Vote Agreed to (53-43, 3 Not Voting)

The Senate approved the conference report for the 2010 fiscal year budget resolution.

Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......

Amendment to Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Vote Rejected (45-51, 3 Not Voting)

This amendment to let judges cut the mortgage principal of homeowners failed to garner the 60 votes needed to approve it.

Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO...
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......

Recent House Votes
Congressional Budget for Fiscal Year 2010 - Vote Passed (233-193, 7 Not Voting)

The House passed the conference report for the 2010 fiscal year budget resolution.

Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted NO......

Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act - Vote Passed (249-175, 10 Not Voting)

The House approved this bill that would provide local jurisdictions with funds to prosecute hate crimes.

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

 

Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (357-70, 7 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that intends to place new restrictions on credit card companies.

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

 

Upcoming Votes

Helping Families Save Their Homes Act - S.896

The Senate is scheduled to consider this bill aimed to prevent foreclosures and improve mortgage credit availability.

Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - H.R.1728

The House is scheduled to vote on this bill to reform mortgage lending practices.

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