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Votes of Nevada’s Congressional Delegation

Featheriver — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:07:47 +0000

December 12, 2011 In this MegaVote for Nevada’s 1st Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Cloture on the Nomination of Richard Cordray to be Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Senate: Motion to Proceed; Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2011 Senate: Motion to Proceed; Temporary Tax Holiday and Government Reduction Act House: Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011 House: Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011 Upcoming Congressional Bills House: Payroll tax cut extension House: Defense authorization House: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2012
Recent Senate Votes
Cloture on the Nomination of Richard Cordray to be Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection – Vote Rejected (53-45, 1 Present, 1 Not Voting) The Senate failed to reach the sixty votes needed to move forward on the nomination of Richard Cordray to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The CFPB, which was created by the Dodd-Frank financial regulatory overhaul, is responsible for overseeing financial products like home loans and credit cards. Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Motion to Proceed; Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2011 – Vote Rejected (50-48, 2 Not Voting) The Senate rejected a motion to move forward on this Democratic proposal to reduce the employee share of the payroll tax from 4.2 to 3.1 percent for 2012. The employer share would stay at 6.2 percent. The payroll tax funds the Social Security trust fund. A law passed in December 2010 is set to expire at the end of 2011 that reduced the employee share from 6.2 to 4.2 percent. Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Motion to Proceed; Temporary Tax Holiday and Government Reduction Act – Vote Rejected (22-76, 2 Not Voting) The Senate rejected a motion to move forward on this Republican proposal to freeze the employee share of the payroll tax at 4.2 percent. The proposal offsets the cost by freezing federal pay and reducing the federal workforce by attrition. Sen. Harry Reid voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Recent House Votes
Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011 – Vote Passed (241-184, 8 Not Voting) This bill would require congressional approval of federal regulations that are expected to cost the economy $100 million or more or have a significant effect on consumer prices. Currently, regulations take effect unless both Congress and the president approve a resolution disapproving of them. The White House opposes the bill. Rep. Shelley Berkley voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011 – Vote Passed (268-150, 15 Not Voting) This House-passed bill would prevent the EPA from revising air standards concerning dust from farm operations for one year. The Senate is unlikely to take up the bill. The White House has also issued a veto threat. Rep. Shelley Berkley voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
Upcoming Votes
Payroll tax cut extension – H.R.3630 The House is expected to take up a payroll tax bill this week. Defense authorization – H.R.1540 Congress may wrap up work on the conference report for the 2012 fiscal year defense authorization bill. Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2012 – H.R.2055 Congress may also wrap up work on this $900 billion omnibus spending package that combines the nine remaining annual appropriations bills. The current stopgap spending bill runs out December 16.

Recent House Votes

Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011 – Vote Passed (241-184, 8 Not Voting)

This bill would require congressional approval of federal regulations that are expected to cost the economy $100 million or more or have a significant effect on consumer prices. Currently, regulations take effect unless both Congress and the president approve a resolution disapproving of them. The White House opposes the bill.

Rep. Mark Amodei voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011 – Vote Passed (268-150, 15 Not Voting)

This House-passed bill would prevent the EPA from revising air standards concerning dust from farm operations for one year. The Senate is unlikely to take up the bill. The White House has also issued a veto threat.

Rep. Mark Amodei voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011 – Vote Passed (241-184, 8 Not Voting)

This bill would require congressional approval of federal regulations that are expected to cost the economy $100 million or more or have a significant effect on consumer prices. Currently, regulations take effect unless both Congress and the president approve a resolution disapproving of them. The White House opposes the bill.

Rep. Joe Heck voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011 – Vote Passed (268-150, 15 Not Voting)

This House-passed bill would prevent the EPA from revising air standards concerning dust from farm operations for one year. The Senate is unlikely to take up the bill. The White House has also issued a veto threat.

Rep. Joe Heck voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

Nevada Congressional Delegation Votes

Featheriver — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:33:23 +0000

Recent Senate Votes

National Defense Authorization Act, FY2012 – Vote Passed (93-7)

The Senate passed this bill authorizing $662 billion in defense spending for the current fiscal year. The bill contains provisions requiring suspected terrorists to be held in military custody and places sanctions on Iran. The House passed its version of the bill in May. A conference committee will meet to work out a compromise bill.

Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Dean Heller voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Dean Heller voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act – Vote Passed (235-188, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would build in a waiting period between the time workers file petitions to unionize and the time the vote occurs. The Senate is unlikely to take up the measure.

Rep. Shelley Berkley voted NO……send e-mail or see bio

To reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions and by terminating the Election Assistance Commission – Vote Passed (235-190, 8 Not Voting)

This House bill would terminate taxpayer funding of presidential campaigns and conventions. Public funding began in 1976. The bill would also eliminate the Election Assistance Commission, which was established in 2002 to help states to update their voting machines. The Senate is unlikely to take up the measure.

Rep. Shelley Berkley voted NO……send e-mail or see bio

Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011 – Vote Passed (263-159, 11 Not Voting)

This bill would allow the Small Business Administration to intervene in the regulatory process when small businesses are affected. The Senate is unlikely to act on the measure, which is also opposed by the White House.

Rep. Shelley Berkley voted NO……send e-mail or see bio

Regulatory Accountability Act – Vote Passed (253-167, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would require federal agencies to choose the “least costly” option when writing new federal regulations. Agencies would also be required to provide indirect cost estimates and predictions of job gains or losses. The White House opposes the bill.

Rep. Shelley Berkley voted NO……send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act – Vote Passed (235-188, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would build in a waiting period between the time workers file petitions to unionize and the time the vote occurs. The Senate is unlikely to take up the measure.

Rep. Mark Amodei voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

To reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions and by terminating the Election Assistance Commission – Vote Passed (235-190, 8 Not Voting)

This House bill would terminate taxpayer funding of presidential campaigns and conventions. Public funding began in 1976. The bill would also eliminate the Election Assistance Commission, which was established in 2002 to help states to update their voting machines. The Senate is unlikely to take up the measure.

Rep. Mark Amodei voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011 – Vote Passed (263-159, 11 Not Voting)

This bill would allow the Small Business Administration to intervene in the regulatory process when small businesses are affected. The Senate is unlikely to act on the measure, which is also opposed by the White House.

Rep. Mark Amodei voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

Regulatory Accountability Act – Vote Passed (253-167, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would require federal agencies to choose the “least costly” option when writing new federal regulations. Agencies would also be required to provide indirect cost estimates and predictions of job gains or losses. The White House opposes the bill.

Rep. Mark Amodei voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act – Vote Passed (235-188, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would build in a waiting period between the time workers file petitions to unionize and the time the vote occurs. The Senate is unlikely to take up the measure.

Rep. Joe Heck voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

To reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions and by terminating the Election Assistance Commission – Vote Passed (235-190, 8 Not Voting)

This House bill would terminate taxpayer funding of presidential campaigns and conventions. Public funding began in 1976. The bill would also eliminate the Election Assistance Commission, which was established in 2002 to help states to update their voting machines. The Senate is unlikely to take up the measure.

Rep. Joe Heck voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011 – Vote Passed (263-159, 11 Not Voting)

This bill would allow the Small Business Administration to intervene in the regulatory process when small businesses are affected. The Senate is unlikely to act on the measure, which is also opposed by the White House.

Rep. Joe Heck voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

Regulatory Accountability Act – Vote Passed (253-167, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would require federal agencies to choose the “least costly” option when writing new federal regulations. Agencies would also be required to provide indirect cost estimates and predictions of job gains or losses. The White House opposes the bill.

Rep. Joe Heck voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

Nevada Congressional Delegation Votes

Featheriver — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:02:14 +0000

November 21, 2011 In this MegaVote for Nevada’s 1st Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations House: National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 House: Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations House: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States Editor’s Note: The Senate and House are in recess this week.
Recent Senate Votes
Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations – Vote Agreed to (70-30) The Senate gave final approval to this “minibus” spending bill that combines the 2012 fiscal year Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Transportation-HUD appropriations bills. The bill also contains a continuing resolution to keep the rest of the government funded through December 16. The president signed the bill into law the next day. The nine remaining annual appropriations bills may be combined into one bill after the Thanksgiving recess. Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
Recent House Votes
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 – Vote Passed (272-154, 7 Not Voting) This House bill would allow citizens with a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun across state lines. The bill’s future in the Senate is unclear. Rep. Shelley Berkley voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations – Vote Passed (298-121, 14 Not Voting) The House passed the conference report for this “minibus” spending bill that combines the 2012 fiscal year Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Transportation-HUD appropriations bills. The bill also contains a continuing resolution to keep the rest of the government funded through December 16. The Senate passed the bill later in the day, clearing it for the president. The nine remaining annual appropriations bills may be combined into one bill after the Thanksgiving recess. Rep. Shelley Berkley voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States – Vote Failed (261-165, 8 Not Voting) The House fell 23 votes short of the two-thirds majority needed to pass this balanced-budget constitutional amendment. Under the terms of the August debt limit law, both chambers are required to consider a balanced-budget amendment by the end of 2011. The Senate is expected to consider the proposal in December. Rep. Shelley Berkley voted NO……send e-mail or see bio

November 21, 2011 In this MegaVote for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations House: National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 House: Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations House: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States Editor’s Note: The Senate and House are in recess this week.
Recent Senate Votes
Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations – Vote Agreed to (70-30) The Senate gave final approval to this “minibus” spending bill that combines the 2012 fiscal year Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Transportation-HUD appropriations bills. The bill also contains a continuing resolution to keep the rest of the government funded through December 16. The president signed the bill into law the next day. The nine remaining annual appropriations bills may be combined into one bill after the Thanksgiving recess. Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
Recent House Votes
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 – Vote Passed (272-154, 7 Not Voting) This House bill would allow citizens with a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun across state lines. The bill’s future in the Senate is unclear. Rep. Mark Amodei voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations – Vote Passed (298-121, 14 Not Voting) The House passed the conference report for this “minibus” spending bill that combines the 2012 fiscal year Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Transportation-HUD appropriations bills. The bill also contains a continuing resolution to keep the rest of the government funded through December 16. The Senate passed the bill later in the day, clearing it for the president. The nine remaining annual appropriations bills may be combined into one bill after the Thanksgiving recess. Rep. Mark Amodei voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States – Vote Failed (261-165, 8 Not Voting) The House fell 23 votes short of the two-thirds majority needed to pass this balanced-budget constitutional amendment. Under the terms of the August debt limit law, both chambers are required to consider a balanced-budget amendment by the end of 2011. The Senate is expected to consider the proposal in December. Rep. Mark Amodei voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

November 21, 2011 In this MegaVote for Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations House: National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 House: Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations House: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States Editor’s Note: The Senate and House are in recess this week.
Recent Senate Votes
Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations – Vote Agreed to (70-30) The Senate gave final approval to this “minibus” spending bill that combines the 2012 fiscal year Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Transportation-HUD appropriations bills. The bill also contains a continuing resolution to keep the rest of the government funded through December 16. The president signed the bill into law the next day. The nine remaining annual appropriations bills may be combined into one bill after the Thanksgiving recess. Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
Recent House Votes
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 – Vote Passed (272-154, 7 Not Voting) This House bill would allow citizens with a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun across state lines. The bill’s future in the Senate is unclear. Rep. Joe Heck voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations – Vote Passed (298-121, 14 Not Voting) The House passed the conference report for this “minibus” spending bill that combines the 2012 fiscal year Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Transportation-HUD appropriations bills. The bill also contains a continuing resolution to keep the rest of the government funded through December 16. The Senate passed the bill later in the day, clearing it for the president. The nine remaining annual appropriations bills may be combined into one bill after the Thanksgiving recess. Rep. Joe Heck voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States – Vote Failed (261-165, 8 Not Voting) The House fell 23 votes short of the two-thirds majority needed to pass this balanced-budget constitutional amendment. Under the terms of the August debt limit law, both chambers are required to consider a balanced-budget amendment by the end of 2011. The Senate is expected to consider the proposal in December. Rep. Joe Heck voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

Nevada Senators Harry Reid and Dean Heller’s Votes

Featheriver — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:36:35 +0000

November 14, 2011 In this MegaVote for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Motion to Proceed; Net Neutrality disapproval Senate: Motion to Proceed; Cross-border air pollution rule disapproval Senate: Government Contractor Withholding Repeal Act Upcoming Congressional Bills Senate: Energy-Water, Financial Services, State-Foreign Operations appropriations House: Government Contractor Withholding Repeal Act House: Coast Guard authorization House: Balanced-budget amendment to the Constitution House: National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011
Recent Senate Votes
Motion to Proceed; Net Neutrality disapproval – Vote Rejected (46-52, 2 Not Voting) The Senate rejected a move to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission’s “net neutrality” rule from taking effect on November 20. The rule will prohibit broadband service providers from blocking content or applications. Sen. Harry Reid voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Motion to Proceed; Cross-border air pollution rule disapproval – Vote Rejected (41-56, 3 Not Voting) The Senate rejected this move to nullify an Environmental Protection Agency rule on cross-state air pollution targeting emissions from power plants. Sen. Harry Reid voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Government Contractor Withholding Repeal Act – Vote Passed (95-0, 1 Present, 4 Not Voting) The Senate voted to repeal a requirement that government agencies withhold 3 percent of payments to government contractors. The chamber amended the bill to give tax credits to companies that hire unemployed veterans. The House is expected to take up the amended bill after the Veterans Day recess. Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Upcoming Votes
Energy-Water, Financial Services, State-Foreign Operations appropriations – H.R.2354 The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill combining the 2012 Energy-Water, Financial Services, and State-Foreign Operations appropriations bills. Government Contractor Withholding Repeal Act – H.R.674 The House is scheduled to take up the amended version of the bill to repeal a 3 percent withholding requirement on government contractor payments. The Senate amended the bill to include tax credits for companies hiring unemployed veterans. Coast Guard authorization – H.R.2838 The House is also scheduled to work on this three-year Coast Guard authorization bill. Balanced-budget amendment to the Constitution – H.J.RES.2 The House may also take up this balanced-budget constitutional amendment. National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 – H.R.822 This House bill would allow citizens with permits to carry concealed firearms in their home states to carry the firearm in other states.

Recent Harry Reid and Dean Heller Votes

Featheriver — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:28:41 +0000

November 7, 2011

In this MegaVote for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes

Senate: Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations
Senate: Motion to Proceed; Rebuild America Jobs Act
Senate: Motion to Proceed; Long-Term Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011

Upcoming Congressional Bills

Senate: Government Contractor Withholding Repeal Act
Senate: Fiscal 2012 Appropriations
Senate: Net neutrality disapproval

Editor’s Note: The House is not in session this week.

Recent Senate Votes

Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations – Vote Passed (69-30, 1 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this “minibus” bill making appropriations for the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development. The bill provides the five departments with $128 billion in discretionary funds for the 2012 fiscal year, which began on October 1, 2011. House and Senate conferees have begun meeting to work out a compromise bill.

Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio

Motion to Proceed; Rebuild America Jobs Act – Vote Rejected (51-49)

The Senate fell short of the 60 vote threshold needed to move forward on this part of the president’s jobs bill that would have provided $60 billion for transportation projects and created a national infrastructure bank.

Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio

Motion to Proceed; Long-Term Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011 – Vote Rejected (47-53)

The Senate also fell short of the 60 votes needed to move forward on the Republican alternative that would have reauthorized highway programs for two years and overhauled certain regulations.

Sen. Harry Reid voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Dean Heller voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Dean Heller voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Government Contractor Withholding Repeal Act – H.R.674

The Senate is scheduled to take up this House bill to repeal a 3 percent withholding requirement on government contractor payments.

Fiscal 2012 Appropriations – H.R.2354

The Senate is also scheduled to begin work on this bill combining the 2012 Energy-Water, Financial Services, and State-Foreign Operations appropriations bills.

Net neutrality disapproval – S.J.RES.6

This Senate resolution would disapprove of the Federal Communications Commission’s “net neutrality” regulations adopted in December 2010.

Nevada Congressional Delegation Votes

Featheriver — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:48:59 +0000

October 24, 2011 In this MegaVote for Nevada’s 1st Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Confirmation of John Edgar Bryson to be Secretary of Commerce Senate: Teachers and First Responders Back to Work Act of 2011 Senate: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 Upcoming Congressional Bills House: Internal Revenue Code Editor’s Note: The Senate is in recess this week.
Recent Senate Votes
Confirmation of John Edgar Bryson to be Secretary of Commerce – Vote Confirmed (74-26) The Senate confirmed John Bryson as Secretary of Commerce. Bryson succeeds Gary Locke, who is now the ambassador to China. Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Teachers and First Responders Back to Work Act of 2011 – Vote Rejected (50-50) Last week the Senate rejected consideration of this bill that would allocate $30 billion in grants to state and local governments to pay to hire or retain teachers and $5 billion in grants to governments and other groups to pay for law enforcement officers and emergency personnel. This was one component of the president’s broader jobs bill that was rejected earlier in the month. Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio This is Dean Heller’s infamous vote rejecting funding for Nevada’s (and the nations) ability to hire and keep school teachers, police, and emergency responders.) He deserves to be removed from office on this single vote alone. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 – Vote Agreed to (82-16, 2 Not Voting) The Senate reached the necessary 60 votes to end debate on a legislative package that combines the fiscal 2012 Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science (S 1572) and Transportation-HUD (S 1596) appropriations bills. When they return from a weeklong recess, senators will resume consideration of the bill. Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
Upcoming Votes
Internal Revenue Code – H.R.674 The House is scheduled to vote this week on a bill to repeal a 3 percent withholding requirement on government contractor payments.

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October 24, 2011 In this MegaVote for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Confirmation of John Edgar Bryson to be Secretary of Commerce Senate: Teachers and First Responders Back to Work Act of 2011 Senate: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 Upcoming Congressional Bills House: Internal Revenue Code Editor’s Note: The Senate is in recess this week.
Recent Senate Votes
Confirmation of John Edgar Bryson to be Secretary of Commerce – Vote Confirmed (74-26) The Senate confirmed John Bryson as Secretary of Commerce. Bryson succeeds Gary Locke, who is now the ambassador to China. Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Teachers and First Responders Back to Work Act of 2011 – Vote Rejected (50-50) Last week the Senate rejected consideration of this bill that would allocate $30 billion in grants to state and local governments to pay to hire or retain teachers and $5 billion in grants to governments and other groups to pay for law enforcement officers and emergency personnel. This was one component of the president’s broader jobs bill that was rejected earlier in the month. Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 – Vote Agreed to (82-16, 2 Not Voting) The Senate reached the necessary 60 votes to end debate on a legislative package that combines the fiscal 2012 Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science (S 1572) and Transportation-HUD (S 1596) appropriations bills. When they return from a weeklong recess, senators will resume consideration of the bill. Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
Upcoming Votes
Internal Revenue Code – H.R.674 The House is scheduled to vote this week on a bill to repeal a 3 percent withholding requirement on government contractor payments.

October 24, 2011 In this MegaVote for Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Confirmation of John Edgar Bryson to be Secretary of Commerce Senate: Teachers and First Responders Back to Work Act of 2011 Senate: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 Upcoming Congressional Bills House: Internal Revenue Code Editor’s Note: The Senate is in recess this week.
Recent Senate Votes
Confirmation of John Edgar Bryson to be Secretary of Commerce – Vote Confirmed (74-26) The Senate confirmed John Bryson as Secretary of Commerce. Bryson succeeds Gary Locke, who is now the ambassador to China. Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Teachers and First Responders Back to Work Act of 2011 – Vote Rejected (50-50) Last week the Senate rejected consideration of this bill that would allocate $30 billion in grants to state and local governments to pay to hire or retain teachers and $5 billion in grants to governments and other groups to pay for law enforcement officers and emergency personnel. This was one component of the president’s broader jobs bill that was rejected earlier in the month. Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 – Vote Agreed to (82-16, 2 Not Voting) The Senate reached the necessary 60 votes to end debate on a legislative package that combines the fiscal 2012 Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science (S 1572) and Transportation-HUD (S 1596) appropriations bills. When they return from a weeklong recess, senators will resume consideration of the bill. Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio
Upcoming Votes
Internal Revenue Code – H.R.674 The House is scheduled to vote this week on a bill to repeal a 3 percent withholding requirement on government contractor payments.

Voting record of Nevada’s CD#@

Featheriver — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:54:02 +0000

October 17, 2011 In this MegaVote for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 Senate: American Jobs Act of 2011 Senate: United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Senate: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act Senate: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act House: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act House: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act House: United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act House: EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 Upcoming Congressional Bills Senate: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 Editor’s Note: The House is in recess this week.
Recent Senate Votes
Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 – Vote Passed (63-35, 2 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill last week that would allow economic sanctions to be placed on China for keeping its currency value artificially low. The House is unlikely to vote on the measure. Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio American Jobs Act of 2011 – Vote Rejected (50-49, 1 Not Voting) The Senate did not reach the necessary 60 votes to end debate on the president’s comprehensive $447 billion jobs bill, effectively tabling the legislation. Parts of the bill will likely be considered in multiple smaller bills. Sen. Harry Reid voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act – Vote Passed (83-15, 2 Not Voting) On Wednesday, the Senate voted to implement a trade pact with South Korea. The House approved the bill earlier in the day and the president is expected to sign the bill into law. Sen. Harry Reid voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted YES……send e-mail or see bio United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act – Vote Passed (77-22, 1 Not Voting) The Senate approved a trade pact with Panama. The House passed the bill earlier the same day and the president is expected to sign it into law. Sen. Harry Reid voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted YES……send e-mail or see bio United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act – Vote Passed (66-33, 1 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill to implement a trade agreement with Colombia. The House approved the bill earlier in the day and the president is expected to sign it into law. Sen. Harry Reid voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Dean Heller voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Recent House Votes
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act – Vote Passed (262-167, 4 Not Voting) On Wednesday, the House passed this bill to implement a trade pact with Colombia. The Senate approved the bill later in the day and the president is expected to sign it into law. Rep. Mark Amodei voted YES……send e-mail or see bio United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act – Vote Passed (300-129, 4 Not Voting) The House approved this bill to implement a trade pact with Panama. The Senate approved the bill later in the day and the president is expected to sign it into law. Rep. Mark Amodei voted YES……send e-mail or see bio United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act – Vote Passed (278-151, 4 Not Voting) The House passed this trade agreement with South Korea. The Senate approved the bill later in the day and the president is expected to sign it into law. Rep. Mark Amodei voted YES……send e-mail or see bio EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 – Vote Passed (275-142, 16 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would delay EPA emissions rules for boilers, solid-waste incinerators and process heaters, requiring the EPA to re-propose the rules and finalize them exactly 15 months after the bill’s enactment. The Senate is unlikely to vote on the legislation. Rep. Mark Amodei voted Not Voting……send e-mail or see bio
Upcoming Votes
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 – H.R.2112 The Senate is expected to consider a fiscal 2012 appropriations measure that incorporates three spending bills: Agriculture (H.R. 2112), Commerce-Justice-Science (S. 1572) and Transportation-HUD (S. 1596).

Status of the American Jobs Act

Featheriver — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:09:26 +0000

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National Clean Energy Summit

Featheriver — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:14:24 +0000

August 30: The National Clean Energy Summit will be held at the Aria Resort Convention Center from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Speakers include Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Center for American Progress President and CEO John Podesta, Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International Jim Murren, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval, California Governor Jerry Brown, and Washington Governor Christine Gregoire. Vice-President Joe Biden will give the keynote address. Click here for info.

Nye County Democrats Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner

Featheriver — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:49:26 +0000

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Nye County Democrats held their annual Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner at Terrible’s Lakeside. The dinner was hosted by the Nye County Democratic Central Committee. Chairperson Jan Bearss, 1^st Vice-Chair Tim Murray, 2^nd Vice-Chair Laurayne Murray, Secretary Debra DePreta, and Treasurer Cles Saunders and a number of volunteers did a superlative job in putting it all together.

The Professional Firefighters of Nevada, Pahrump Valley Firefighters Local 4068 sponsored the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner.

The event was attended by more than 130 active Democrats, including Chairwoman Roberta Lange and Secretary Marla Turner of the Nevada State Democratic Party. Steven Horsford, Nevada State Senate Majority Leader was the keynote speaker.

Nye Democrats also hosted the Clark County Democratic Central Committee.

Nevada Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, unable to attend, sent a message to the Nye County Democrats congratulating Ralph and Barbara DeFeo for their lifetime of service to the Nye County Democratic Party.

Former Chair of the Nye County Democratic Party, Loyal Watkins and former Vice-Chair Loyle Scarlett were additionally recognized for their lifetime service to the Party.

Shelley Berkley, currently Nevada’s Representative to the House of Representatives and candidate for election to become the next Nevada Senator to replace appointed Republican Senator Dean Heller, delivered an impassioned speech.

Nevada Treasurer, Kate Marshall, Democratic candidate for the special election for Congressional District 2 presented her platform for election to the House of Representatives. Her website is www.katefornevada.com.

The mission of the Nye County Democratic Party is “To operate and maintain a grassroots network of people which is open, inclusive and accessible to all; a community organization that reaches out to all races, sexes, minorities and youth, increasing participation by Democrats in local issues and elections and serving as the focus for election of Democrats to local, state and national offices.”

The office of the Nye County Democratic Party’s Central Committee is located at 1201 S. Highway 160, Suite 105, Pahrump. (the Democrats office is across the street from the Saddle West casino). Their phone number is (775) 751-9966. The Nye Democrats official website (The Party That Cares) can be found at www.nyedems.org.

In addition Nye County Democrats can be found on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/groups/nyedemocrats/. Nye Democrats can join with 124 other Nye Democrats on the very active Facebook group where they can keep up with current political news, activities, events and interactively “talk” with each other.

You can also follow the Nye County Democratic Central Committee on Twitter at www.twitter.com/#!/NCDPCC

Nye County Democrats meet the 3^rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the IAFF Union Hall, 160 W. Emery Street in Pahrump. The next meeting is August 18.

As of July 2011 the Nevada Secretary of State reports that there are 8,727 total Democrats in Nye County. Inactive Democrat voters in Nye County comprise 504. Inactive voters are people that are registered as Democrats but do not vote regularly. There 8,223 active Democratic voters. “Active” means registered Democrats who faithfully vote in each election cycle.

There are only 36 days left until the Congressional special election in district 2 which includes Nye County. If you are not currently registered to vote the last day to register to vote by mail or agency for the September 13 special election is August 13. The last day to register to vote in person at the Nye County Clerk’s office in Tonopah (101 Radar Road) or Pahrump (1520 East Basin Avenue, Suite 108) is August 23. If you are registering to vote for the first time in Nye County you must present identification proving your identity and residence. A current driver’s license or state identification which displays your residence is sufficient. If you have any questions you can phone the Clerk’s Office at (775) 482-7318 or (775) 751-7040 to verify voter registration, according to Nye County Clerk Sandra Merlino.

Remember, unless you vote you don’t have much right to complain about political affairs. Be an informed voter. It is your duty to do so. Uninformed voters is a sure bet to perpetuate lousy government.