Bennet, Udall, and Perlmutter Watch 12-21-09: Recent and Upcoming Votes

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Recent Senate Votes

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Agreed to (88-10, 2 Not Voting) The Senate gave final approval to this bill funding the Department of Defense through September 2010. The bill now goes to the President. Sen. Mark Udall voted YES Sen. Michael Bennet voted YES Cloture Motion; Reid Amdt. to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – Vote Agreed to (60-40) The Senate agreed to this motion to invoke cloture on an amendment making changes to the $871 billion health care bill. The vote allows debate to proceed and prevents a filibuster. Sen. Mark Udall voted YES Sen. Michael Bennet voted YES

Recent House Votes

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Passed (395-34, 5 Not Voting) The House approved this defense spending bill, sending it to the Senate for final passage. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES Jobs for Main Street Act – Vote Passed (217-212, 6 Not Voting) The House passed this $154 billion jobs bill which is partially paid for by unspent money from last year’s Troubled Asset Relief Program. The bill now goes to the Senate. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES

Upcoming Votes

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – H.R.3590 The Senate is expected to continue working on this health care reform legislation.

Bennet, Udall, and Perlmutter Watch 12-14-09: Recent and Upcoming Votes

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Recent Senate Votes

Motion to Table Nelson Amdt.; Abortion Funding – Vote Agreed to (54-45, 1 Not Voting) During debate of the health care reform bill, the Senate rejected this amendment that would have prohibited federal funding of abortion coverage. Sen. Mark Udall voted YES Sen. Michael Bennet voted YES FY2010 Omnibus Appropriations bill – Vote Agreed to (57-35, 8 Not Voting) The Senate gave final approval to this $446.8 billion bill that combines 6 unfinished 2010 fiscal year spending bills. The bills included are Transportation/HUD; Military Construction/Veterans Affairs; Labor/HHS; State/Foreign Operations; Commerce/Justice/Science; and Financial Services. The bill now goes to the President. Sen. Mark Udall voted YES Sen. Michael Bennet voted YES

Recent House Votes

Tax Extenders Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (241-181, 12 Not Voting) The House voted to extend a number of expiring tax cuts. The bill now awaits Senate action. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES FY2010 Omnibus Appropriations bill – Vote Passed (221-202, 1 Present, 10 Not Voting) The House passed this $446.8 billion bill that combines 6 unfinished 2010 fiscal year spending bills. The bills included are Transportation/HUD; Military Construction/Veterans Affairs; Labor/HHS; State/Foreign Operations; Commerce/Justice/Science; and Financial Services. The Senate gave final approval to the bill on Sunday. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (223-202, 9 Not Voting) This House bill would overhaul financial services regulations and place new controls on institutions deemed to pose a risk to the entire financial system. The bill now awaits Senate action. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES

Upcoming Votes

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – H.R.3590 The Senate is expected to continue working on this health care reform legislation. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2010 – H.R.3326 Both chambers may complete action on the conference report funding the Department of Defense for the 2010 fiscal year.

Bennet, Udall, and Perlmutter Watch 12-7-09: Recent and Upcoming Votes

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Recent Senate Votes

Amendment to clarify coverage for preventive services for women – Vote Agreed to (61-39) The Senate adopted this amendment to the health care reform bill, which aims to guarantee that women of all ages receive an annual women’s health exam at no cost. The Senate is still debating this bill. Sen. Mark Udall voted YES Sen. Michael Bennet voted YES

Recent House Votes

Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (225-200, 9 Not Voting) The House approved this legislation that would lower the maximum rate of estate and gift taxes to 45% after 2009. The bill now goes to the Senate. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES

Upcoming Votes

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – H.R.3590 The Senate is expected to continue working on this health care reform legislation. Tax Extenders of 2009 – H.R.___ The House is scheduled to work on this bill intended to provide individuals and businesses with about $30 billion in tax relief. Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 – H.R.4173 The House is also expected to take up this legislation that would reform financial regulations.

Bennet, Udall, and Perlmutter Watch 11-9-09: Recent and Upcoming Votes

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Recent Senate Votes

Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (98-0, 2 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill that would extend unemployment benefits in states with a jobless rate over 8.5% and tax credits for some homebuyers and businesses. The bill was sent back to the House for final approval. Sen. Mark Udall voted YES Sen. Michael Bennet voted YES   Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Passed (71-28, 1 Not Voting) The Senate completed its work on this $64.9 billion legislation funding the Justice Department, Commerce Department, National Science Foundation and related agencies and programs. The House and Senate will now go to conference to work out differences between their versions of the bill. Sen. Mark Udall voted YES Sen. Michael Bennet voted YES

Recent House Votes

Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (331-92, 9 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would move the date credit card companies would have to comply with new credit card regulations from February 22, 2010 to December 1, 2009. The Senate has a similar bill, though it is unclear whether it will take action on either bill. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (403-12, 18 Not Voting) The House gave final approval to this bill extending unemployment benefits and tax credits for some homebuyers and businesses, sending it to the President. The President signed it on Friday. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (230-193, 11 Not Voting) The House passed this bill intended to bolster security at chemical plants. It now goes to the Senate. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES Affordable Health Care for America Act – Vote Passed (220-215) On Saturday the House approved this health care reform bill by a slim margin. The Senate is expected to begin work on its own health care reform bill soon. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES

Upcoming Votes

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.3082 The Senate is scheduled to start work on this $133.9 billion bill funding military construction projects and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Bennet, Udall, and Perlmutter Watch 11-2-09: Recent and Upcoming Votes

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Recent Senate Votes

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Agreed to (72-28) The Senate gave final approval to this $32.3 billion bill funding the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for the 2010 fiscal year. The bill also includes a continuing resolution funding government operations through December 18, 2010 as 7 of the 12 annual spending bills remain to be completed. Sen. Mark Udall voted YES Sen. Michael Bennet voted YES

Recent House Votes

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Passed (247-178, 7 Not Voting) The House passed this $32.3 billion bill funding the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for the 2010 fiscal year. The bill also includes a continuing resolution funding government operations through December 18, 2010 as 7 of the 12 annual spending bills remain to be completed. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (389-32, 11 Not Voting) This House bill would reauthorize several Small Business Administration loan programs. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES

Upcoming Votes

Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 – H.R.3548 The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill that would extend unemployment benefits in states with a jobless rate over 8.5%. Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.2847 The Senate may return to this $64.9 billion legislation funding the Justice Department, Commerce Department, National Science Foundation and related agencies and programs. Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.3082 The Senate may also take up this $133.9 billion bill funding military construction projects and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 – H.R.3639 This House bill would move the date credit card companies would have to comply with new credit card regulations from February 22, 2010 to December 1, 2009. Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 – H.R.2868 The House is scheduled to work on this bill intended to bolster security at chemical plants. Affordable Health Care for America Act – H.R.3962 The House is expected to begin debate on health care reform this week.

Bennet, Udall, and Perlmutter Watch 10-26-09: Recent and Upcoming Votes

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Recent Senate Votes

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Agreed to (79-19, 2 Not Voting) The Senate passed the conference report of this $42.8 billion bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, sending it to the President. Sen. Mark Udall voted YES Sen. Michael Bennet voted YES Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 – Vote Rejected (47-53) The Senate failed to garner the necessary votes to begin debate on this bill that would repeal the Medicare physician payment formula that results in annual cuts that Congress reverses every year. Sen. Mark Udall voted YES Sen. Michael Bennet voted YES National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 – Vote Agreed to (68-29, 3 Not Voting) The Senate gave final approval to this bill authorizing defense spending, which also contains a provision that extends the definition of federal hate crimes to include crimes in which victims are targeted because of their sexual orientation and gender identity. Sen. Mark Udall voted YES Sen. Michael Bennet voted YES

Recent House Votes

Solar Technology Roadmap Act – Vote Passed (310-106, 16 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that intends to guide research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 – Vote Passed (385-11, 36 Not Voting) The House approved this bill that authorizes $10 billion for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2010. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES

Upcoming Votes

Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 – H.R.3548 The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill that would extend by 13 weeks unemployment benefits in states with a jobless rate over 8.5%. Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.2847 The Senate is again expected to work on this $64.9 billion legislation funding the Justice Department, Commerce Department, National Science Foundation and related agencies and programs. Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009 – H.R.3854 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill intended to improve programs that provide small businesses access to capital. Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.2996 The House is expected to vote on this $32 billion bill funding the Department of Interior and Environmental Protection Agency. Making Continuing Appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2010 – H.J.Res.___ The House is also scheduled to vote on this resolution to continue funding government operations, as only four of the 12 annual appropriations bills have been completed for FY 2010. This continuing resolution may be included as a part of the Interior and Environment appropriations bill.

Bennet, Udall, and Perlmutter Watch 10-19-09: Recent and Upcoming Votes

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Recent Senate Votes

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Agreed to (80-17, 3 Not Voting) The Senate approved this $33.5 billion bill funding the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and related agencies and programs for FY 2010, sending it to the President. Sen. Mark Udall voted YES Sen. Michael Bennet voted YES

Recent House Votes

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Passed (307-114, 11 Not Voting) The House approved the conference report of this $42.8 billion bill funding the Department of Homeland Security. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act – Vote Passed (241-173, 18 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that is intended to help address California’s cycles of drought and reduce dependence on water from the troubled Bay-Delta ecosystem. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES

Upcoming Votes

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.2847 The Senate is expected to work on this $64.9 billion legislation funding the Justice Department, Commerce Department, National Science Foundation and related agencies and programs. Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 – S.1776 The Senate is also expected to start work on this bill that would repeal the Medicare physician payment formula that results in annual cuts that Congress reverses every year. Solar Technology Roadmap Act of 2010 – H.R.3585 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that intends to guide research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 – H.R.3619 The House is expected to vote on this bill to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2010.

Bennet, Udall, and Perlmutter Watch 10-13-09: Recent and Upcoming Votes

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Recent Senate Votes

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Passed (93-7) The Senate approved this $636.3 billion bill funding the Department of Defense during fiscal year 2010. Sen. Mark Udall voted YES Sen. Michael Bennet voted YES

Recent House Votes

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Passed (263-162, 7 Not Voting) The House approved the conference report of this $23.3 billion funding bill for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration and other related agencies and programs. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES Department of Defense Authorization, FY 2010 – Vote Passed (281-146, 6 Not Voting) The House passed this bill authorizing defense spending, which also contains a provision that extends the definition of federal hate crimes to include crimes in which victims are targeted because of their sexual orientation and gender identity. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES

Upcoming Votes

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.2847 The Senate is expected to conclude work on this $64.9 billion legislation funding the Justice Department, Commerce Department, National Science Foundation and related agencies and programs. Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.3183 The Senate is also expected to approve this $33.5 billion bill funding the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and related agencies and programs for FY 2010. Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2009 – H.R.2442 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that is intended to help address California’s cycles of drought and reduce dependence on water from the troubled Bay-Delta ecosystem. Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.2892 The House is expected to vote on the conference report of this $42.8 billion bill funding the Department of Homeland Security.

Bennet, Udall, and Perlmutter Watch 10-5-09: Recent and Upcoming Votes

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Recent Senate Votes

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Agreed to (62-38) The Senate approved this $4.66 billion bill that funds the legislative branch for Fiscal Year 2010, sending it to the President. The bill also includes a continuing resolution to fund government operations through October 31, as this is the only one of the 12 annual appropriations bills to have been completed before FY 2010 began. Sen. Mark Udall voted YES Sen. Michael Bennet voted NO

Recent House Votes

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Passed (308-114, 10 Not Voting) The House approved this $33.5 billion bill funding the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and related agencies and programs. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES

Upcoming Votes

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.3326 The Senate is expected to conclude work on this $636.3 billion bill funding the Department of Defense during fiscal year 2010. Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.2847 The Senate is scheduled to start work on this $64.9 billion legislation funding the Justice Department, Commerce Department, National Science Foundation and related agencies and programs. Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.3183 The Senate is also expected to approve this $33.5 billion bill funding the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and related agencies and programs for FY 2010. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.2997 The House is expected to vote on the conference report of this $23.3 billion funding bill for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration and other related agencies and programs. Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2009 – H.R.2442 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that is intended to help address California’s cycles of drought and reduce dependence on water from the troubled Bay-Delta ecosystem.

Bennet, Udall, and Perlmutter Watch 9-21-09: Recent and Upcoming Votes

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Recent Senate Votes

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Passed (73-25, 1 Not Voting) The Senate approved this $122 billion bill funding transportation and housing programs for the next fiscal year. Sen. Mark Udall voted YES Sen. Michael Bennet voted YES

Recent House Votes

Raising a question of the privileges of the House – Vote Passed (240-179, 5 Present, 10 Not Voting) The House rebuked Rep. Joe Wilson for shouting “You lie” during President Obama’s healthcare address to a joint session of Congress. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES Advanced Vehicle Technology Act – Vote Passed (312-114, 7 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would permit the Energy Department to spend $200 million per year more than it currently spends on programs for the research, development, demonstration and commercial application of new vehicle technologies. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (253-171, 10 Not Voting) This House bill would terminate the Federal Family Education Loan Program and replace it with the Education Department’s Direct Lending program, as well as increase funding of Pell Grants and increase the annual grant maximum to $5500 in 2010. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES

Upcoming Votes

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.2996 The Senate is scheduled to continue work on this $32.1 billion bill funding the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related programs for the next fiscal year. Continuing Resolution – H.J.Res. The House is scheduled to vote on this continuing resolution to fund government operations after the current fiscal year ends on September 30. None of the 12 annual appropriations bills have been completed. Unemployment Compensation Extension Act – H.R.3548 This bill would extend by 13 weeks unemployment benefits in states with jobless rates over 8.5%.