From MegaVote at Congress.org:
Recent Senate Votes |
Federal Reserve Chair Nomination Confirmation – Vote Confirmed (56-26, 18 Not Voting)![]() On Monday, the Senate voted to confirm the nomination of Janet L. Yellen to be Chairwoman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the next four years. Only 11 Republican Senators voted in support of her nomination. ![]() Sen. Mark Udall voted YES Sen. Michael Bennet voted YES U.S. Court of Appeals Nomination Cloture – Vote Agreed to (55-38, 1 Present, 6 Not Voting) |
Recent House Votes |
Solid Waste Disposal Regulations Passage – Vote Passed (225-188, 19 Not Voting)![]() The House passed a bill along party lines on Thursday to alter the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) role in overseeing the cleanup of hazardous waste sites. The measure requires the EPA to get states approval to add sites to a priority list within its Superfund cleanup program and would allow states to add potential cleanup sites to the list. It also would allow the EPA to review and revise waste disposal regulations and would eliminate the federal governments claims to sovereign immunity from state enforcement actions over Superfund cleanups of sites on federal property. ![]() Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted NO |
Upcoming Votes |
Unemployment Compensation Extension – S.1845![]() Senators will consider a bill extending long-term unemployment benefits on Monday. ![]() Government Funding – H.R.___ Government Funding – H.R.___ |