Major votes coming up in Congress within days

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They have been sent to the calendar but no dates are posted yet. For summaries and status go to: http://thomas.loc.gov/ and type in the bill number.

Energy Policy Act of 2005 - H.R.6

The Senate is scheduled to begin work on this House-passed comprehensive energy bill. The debate is expected to last two weeks.

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Science, State, Justice, and Commerce Appropriations Act, FY2006 - H.R.2862

The House is scheduled to work on this $57 billion bill funding the Departments of Justice, Commerce and State. It also funds the Federal Communications Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

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Defense Appropriations Act, FY2006 - H.R.2863

The House is scheduled to move on to this $409 billion bill funding Defense Department activities for the upcoming fiscal year following work on the Science, State, Justice, and Commerce bill. The bill includes a $45 billion contingency fund to pay for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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United Nations Reform Act of 2005 - H.R.2745

This House bill would withhold a portion of U.S. dues to the United Nations if certain reforms are not made.