They came back recently and now they’re on recess. Tea anyone? With the minimum wage hike small businesses took a hit. Well some tax benefits should help… The $1.3 billion Small Business Tax Relief Act passed. Nif-ty.
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M E G A V O T E
February 19, 2007
In this MegaVote for Connecticut’s 3rd Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes –
* Senate: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, FY2007
* Senate: Cloture Motion; Sense of Congress on Iraq
* House: Small Business Tax Relief Act
* House: Iraq War Policy resolution
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Editor’s Note:
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The Senate is in recess until Monday, February 26. The House is in recess until Tuesday February 27.
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Recent Senate Votes:
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Continuing Appropriations Resolution, FY2007
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=48&chamber=S&congress=1101
Vote Agreed to (81-15, 4 Not Voting)
The Senate gave final approval to this $464 billion bill funding government operations for the remainder of the 2007 fiscal year.
Sen. Christopher Dodd voted YES
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Cloture Motion; Sense of Congress on Iraq
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=51&chamber=S&congress=1101
Vote Rejected (56-34, 10 Not Voting)
The Senate rejected this motion to move to a final vote on this bill expressing opposition to President Bush’s plan to send more troops to Iraq.
Sen. Christopher Dodd voted YES
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Recent House Votes:
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Small Business Tax Relief Act
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=102&chamber=H&congress=1101
Vote Passed (360-45, 28 Not Voting)
The House approved this $1.3 billion package of small business tax breaks intended to be combined with the minimum wage increase.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro voted YES
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Iraq War Policy resolution
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=99&chamber=H&congress=1101
Vote Passed (246-182, 6 Not Voting)
The House passed this non-binding resolution disapproving of President Bush’s plan to send additional troops to Iraq.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro voted YES
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