| Recent Senate Votes | ||||
Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act – Vote Passed (99-0, 1 Not Voting) On Thursday, the Senate unanimously approved the conference report to this bill that would impose new sanctions on companies doing business with Iran. The House voted on the conference report later that day. Sen. John Ensign voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Motion to Invoke Cloture on Reid Amendment; American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 – Vote Rejected (57-41, 2 Not Voting) The Senate rejected the motion to end debate on this latest version of a bill to extend several expired tax provisions and unemployment benefits due to concerns about the federal deficit. After failing to agree on how to pay for the bill, Senate Democratic leaders have decided to move on to other legislation, and the bill’s future is unclear. Sen. John Ensign voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio |
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| Recent House Votes | ||||
| Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act – Vote Passed (219-206, 8 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would establish new reporting requirements for corporations, unions and other interest groups for campaign-related activities. The bill now goes to the Senate. Rep. Shelley Berkley voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act – Vote Passed (408-8, 1 Present, 16 Not Voting) The House approved the conference report to this legislation that would impose new sanctions on companies doing business with Iran, sending it to the White House. The president is expected to sign the bill. Rep. Shelley Berkley voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
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