It was all about the money. Increase the minimum wage and don’t forget to fund that governmental spending until the end of 2007! Lucky ducks.
Congress.org presents:
M E G A V O T E
February 6, 2007
In this MegaVote for Connecticut’s 3rd Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes –
* Senate: Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007
* House: Further Continuing Appropriations, FY2007
Upcoming Congressional Bills –
* Senate: To express the sense of Congress on Iraq
* Senate: Further Continuing Appropriations, FY2007
* House: Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act
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Recent Senate Votes:
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Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=42&chamber=S&congress=1101
Vote Passed (94-3, 3 Not Voting)
The Senate passed this bill that would raise the minimum wage to $7.25 over the next two years.
Sen. Christopher Dodd voted YES
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Recent House Votes:
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Further Continuing Appropriations, FY2007
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=72&chamber=H&congress=1101
Vote Passed (286-140, 9 Not Voting)
The House passed this $463.5 billion measure funding government operations through the end of the 2007 fiscal year.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro voted YES
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Upcoming Votes:
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To express the sense of Congress on Iraq – S.470
The Senate is expected to debate this resolution on the president’s plan to send more troops to Iraq.
Further Continuing Appropriations, FY2007 – H.J.RES.20
Following the Iraq debate, the Senate may take up this plan to fund government operations through the end of the year.
Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act – H.R.547
The House is scheduled to take up this bill that would encourage research and development of biofuels.
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