CT Reps Vote – August 1, 2005

Editor’s Note: The Senate and House are in recess until Tuesday, September 6, 2005.

Sen. Joseph Lieberman voted YES……send

e-mail or see bio

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act – Vote Passed (65-31, 4 Not Voting)

This
legislation would protect gun manufacturers and distributors from
lawsuits stemming from the criminal use of their products.

Sen. Christopher Dodd voted NO……send e-mail or see bio

Sen. Joseph Lieberman voted NO……send

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Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users – Vote Agreed to (91-4, 5 Not Voting)

The
Senate gave final approval to this $286.4 billion bill funding
transportation programs for the years 2004 through 2009, clearing the
measure for the President.

Sen. Christopher Dodd voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

Sen. Joseph Lieberman voted YES……send

e-mail or see bio

Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act – Vote Passed (410-20, 3 Not Voting)

This
postal reform bill is intended to help the United States Post Office
combat declining revenue and allow it to be more competitive in certain
mail delivery markets.

Rep. Rosa DeLauro voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

United States Trade Rights Enforcement Act – Vote Passed (255-168, 10 Not Voting)

U.S.
businesses would be able to petition the government to impose duties on
goods from China under this House-passed trade bill.

Rep. Rosa DeLauro voted NO……send e-mail or see bio

Dominican Republic-CAFTA Implementation Act – Vote Passed (217-215, 2 Not Voting)

The
House gave approval to an agreement intended to strengthen economic
ties between the U.S. and Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El
Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Rep. Rosa DeLauro voted NO……send e-mail or see bio

Energy Policy Act of 2005 – Vote Passed (275-156, 3 Not Voting)

The
House passed the conference report for this $12.3 billion energy bill
intended to encourage energy conservation and production.

Rep. Rosa DeLauro voted NO……send e-mail or see bio

HEALTH Act of 2005 – Vote Passed (230-194, 2 Present, 7 Not Voting)

This
medical malpractice reform bill would limit non-economic damages, or
“pain and suffering” damages, in malpractice lawsuits to $250,000.

Rep. Rosa DeLauro voted NO……send e-mail or see bio

Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users – Vote Passed (412-8, 14 Not Voting)

The House passed this $286.4 billion bill funding transportation programs for the years 2004 through 2009.

Rep. Rosa DeLauro voted YES……send e-mail or see bio