For Delaware forum: 020606 Delaware Congressional Voting Report

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Congress.org presents:
M E G A V O T E
February 6, 2006
In this MegaVote for Delaware's 1st Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes -
* Senate: Confirmation of Samuel A. Alito
* House: Budget Reconciliation bill

Upcoming Congressional Bills -
* Senate: Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act
* House: Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act

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Recent Senate Votes:
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Confirmation of Samuel A. Alito
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=2&chamber=S&congress=1092
Vote Confirmed (58-42)

The Senate confirmed Judge Samuel A. Alito to the Supreme Court.

Sen. Joseph Biden Jr. voted NO
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Sen. Thomas Carper voted NO
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Recent House Votes:
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Budget Reconciliation bill
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=4&chamber=H&congress=1092
Vote Passed (216-214, 3 Not Voting)

The House gave final approval to a measure intended to trim $39 from the budget deficit over the next five years.

Rep. Michael Castle voted YES
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Upcoming Votes:
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Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act - S.852
The Senate is scheduled to begin debate of this bill that would establish a $140 billion trust fund for people made sick by asbestos.

Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act - H.R.4297
The House will consider a motion to go to a conference committee with the Senate on this bill that would extend a number of tax cuts for one or two years.

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