The votes of Nevada’s finest

May 5, 2009

In this MegaVote for Nevada’s 1st 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. John Ensign voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

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. John Ensign voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

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. John Ensign voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

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. John Ensign voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

Notice that Senator Ensign decided not to help people save their homes from foreclosure.

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. Shelley Berkley voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

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. Shelley Berkley voted YES……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. Shelley Berkley voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Helping Families Save Their Homes Act – S.896
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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.