Flag burning update… The Senate fell one vote short of approving this constitutional amendment to give Congress the power to prohibit flag burning.
A freedom remains free. Phew.
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July 5, 2006 In this MegaVote for Connecticut’s 3rd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes –  Senate: Flag Desecration Amendment Senate: U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act House: Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act House: Media Leak Resolution Editor’s Note: The Senate and House are in recess until Monday, July 10th. |
| Recent Senate Votes |
Flag Desecration Amendment – Vote Rejected (66-34) The Senate fell one vote short of approving this constitutional amendment to give Congress the power to prohibit flag burning. Sen. Christopher Dodd voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Joseph Lieberman voted NO……send e-mail or see bio U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act – Vote Passed (60-34, 6 Not Voting) The Senate approved this free trade pact with the Middle East nation of Oman. Sen. Christopher Dodd voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Joseph Lieberman voted YES……send e-mail or see bio |
| Recent House Votes |
| Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act – Vote Passed (232-187, 13 Not Voting) This House bill would give states more control over oil and natural gas exploration in coastal waters and reduce limits on offshore drilling. Rep. Rosa DeLauro voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Media Leak Resolution – Vote Passed (227-183, 22 Not Voting) The House passed this resolution condemning media outlets that print classified information about programs and techniques used by the government to track terrorist activity. Rep. Rosa DeLauro voted NO……send e-mail or see bio |
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