MegaVote: WA 9th, 9/25/2006

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September 25, 2006 In this MegaVote for Washington's 9th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement House: Federal Election Integrity Act of 2006 House: Community Protection Act of 2006 House: Immigration Law Enforcement Act of 2006 House: Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2006 Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: Secure Fence Act Senate: Defense Appropriations Act, FY2007 House: Child Custody Protection Act House: Public Expression of Religion Act House: Military Commissions Act House: Electronic Surveillance Modernization Act

Recent Senate Votes

U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement - Vote Passed (62-32, 6 Not Voting) The Senate gave final approval to this free trade pact with the Middle East nation of Oman. Sen. Patty Murray voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Maria Cantwell voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Federal Election Integrity Act of 2006 - Vote Passed (228-196, 8 Not Voting) This House bill would require voters to show valid photo identification in order to vote in federal elections beginning in 2008. Rep. Adam Smith voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Community Protection Act of 2006 - Vote Passed (328-95, 9 Not Voting) This bill would allow the Department of Homeland Security to indefinitely detain dangerous illegal aliens that cannot be deported. Rep. Adam Smith voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Immigration Law Enforcement Act of 2006 - Vote Passed (277-140, 15 Not Voting) This bill reaffirms the authority of state and local law enforcement agencies to voluntarily participate in the enforcement of immigration laws. Rep. Adam Smith voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2006 - Vote Passed (422-0, 10 Not Voting) This bill would make it a crime to construct an unauthorized tunnel across a U.S. international border. Rep. Adam Smith voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Secure Fence Act - H.R.6061 The Senate is scheduled to continue work on this bill authorizing the construction of 700 miles of fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border. Defense Appropriations Act, FY2007 - H.R.5631 Both chambers are expected to vote on this $447 billion bill funding the Department of Defense for the 2007 fiscal year. The bill may include a continuing resolution that would fund government operations through November 17, 2006. The 2007 fiscal year begins on October 1, 2006. Child Custody Protection Act - S.403 This bill would prohibit adults who are not the legal guardian from transporting a minor across state lines to circumvent parental notification laws and obtain an abortion. Public Expression of Religion Act - H.R.2679 This House bill would prohibit the awarding of attorney's fees in cases where public officials are accused of violating the constitution's establishment of religion clause. Military Commissions Act - H.R.6054 The House is scheduled to take up a bill establishing military tribunals to prosecute suspected terrorists. Electronic Surveillance Modernization Act - H.R.5825 This House bill would establish procedures for conducting warrantless wiretapping.

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