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September 22, 2008 In this MegaVote for Arizona's 3rd 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
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. John McCain voted Not Voting......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Jon Kyl voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. John Shadegg voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. John Shadegg voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. John Shadegg voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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