HOW THE VOTES WENT

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June 8, 2009
In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes -
Senate: Cloture Motion; Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
House: Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act
House: Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act
Upcoming Congressional Bills -
Senate: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
House: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009
House: Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011
House: Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009
Recent Senate Votes
Cloture Motion; Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - Vote Agreed to (84-11, 4 Not Voting)With this vote the Senate chose to open debate on a bill that would give the FDA regulatory authority over tobacco, but would not allow the agency to ban cigarettes or other tobacco products.Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Recent House Votes
Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act - Vote Passed (397-25, 11 Not Voting)This bill would authorize programs, advisory groups and spending to improve security at U.S. airports and rail systems. It also prohibits the TSA from using whole-body imaging machines at primary security checkpoints of airports.Rep. Christopher Carney voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act - Vote Passed (258-154, 1 Present, 20 Not Voting)The House approved this bill that would provide paid leave to federal employees for 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave available to them.Rep. Christopher Carney voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Upcoming Votes
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - H.R.1256The Senate will continue its work on this tobacco regulation bill.
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 - H.R.2346The House and Senate are both expected to vote on final approval of this war supplemental bill.
Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 - H.R.2410The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that would authorize funding for the Department of State and the Peace Corps through fiscal year 2011.
Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 - H.R.1886The House is expected to work on this bill to authorize democratic, economic and security assistance to Pakistan.