March 19, 2007

In this MegaVote for Washington's 9th Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes -
Senate: Improving America’s Security Act
Senate: U.S. Policy on Iraq
House: Freedom of Information Act Amendments
House: Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act
House: Accountability in Contracting Act

Upcoming Congressional Bills -
Senate: Preserving U.S. Attorney Independence Act
Senate: FY2008 Budget Resolution
House: U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Health and Iraq Accountability Act
House: DC House Voting Rights Act

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Recent Senate Votes

Improving America’s Security Act - Vote Passed (60-38, 2 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill that would implement several 9/11 Commission recommendations. Sen. Patty Murray voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Maria Cantwell voted YES......send e-mail or see bio U.S. Policy on Iraq - Vote Rejected (48-50, 2 Not Voting) The Senate rejected this resolution that called for beginning the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq within four months. 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

Freedom of Information Act Amendments - Vote Passed (308-117, 8 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would impose new requirement on government agencies regarding Freedom of Information Act requests. Rep. Adam Smith voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act - Vote Passed (331-94, 8 Not Voting) This House bill is intended to strengthen federal workers' whistleblower rights. Rep. Adam Smith voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Accountability in Contracting Act - Vote Passed (347-73, 13 Not Voting) This House bill is intended to increase oversight of federal contractors. Rep. Adam Smith voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Preserving U.S. Attorney Independence Act - S.214 This Senate bill would prohibit the attorney general from appointing U.S. attorneys for an indefinite time period without Senate confirmation. FY2008 Budget Resolution - The Senate is expected to debate this $2.96 trillion budget proposal for the 2008 fiscal year. U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Health and Iraq Accountability Act - HR.__ The House is scheduled to take up this $124 billion supplemental spending bill providing funds for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and a variety of other programs and projects. DC House Voting Rights Act - H.R.1433 This bill would give the District of Columbia a full vote in the U.S. House and add another new seat from the state of Utah.