CT Reps Votes – May 16, 2005

Here it is. The vote that no Senator wanted on their record as a “No” and that may possibly have you picking up your soon to be National ID in 2008.

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act – Vote Agreed to (100-0)

The Senate gave final approval to this $82 billion supplemental spending bill to fund military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. (I don’t see Real ID within this brief. Do you!?)

Congress.org presents:

May 16, 2005 In this MegaVote for Connecticut’s 3rd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes – Senate: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act House: Gang Deterrence and Community Protection Act House: Faster and Smarter Funding for First Responders Act Upcoming Congressional Bills – Senate: Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users House: Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY2006 House: Homeland Security Authorization Act, FY2006 House: Interior Appropriations Act, FY2006

Recent Senate Votes

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act – Vote Agreed to (100-0) The Senate gave final approval to this $82 billion supplemental spending bill to fund military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Sen. Christopher Dodd voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Joseph Lieberman voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Gang Deterrence and Community Protection Act – Vote Passed (279-144, 10 Not Voting) This House bill is intended to combat street gangs by making gang violence subject to federal law. Rep. Rosa DeLauro voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Faster and Smarter Funding for First Responders Act – Vote Passed (409-10, 14 Not Voting) The House approved this bill that would change the formula used to allocate emergency responder funding. Rep. Rosa DeLauro voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users – H.R.3 The Senate is expected to complete action this week on this $284 billion transportation bill. Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY2006 – H.R.2360 The House is scheduled to start off the 2006 appropriations process with this $30.9 billion bill funding the Department of Homeland Security. Homeland Security Authorization Act, FY2006 – H.R.1817 The House will also consider this Homeland Security authorization bill that sets the spending priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. Interior Appropriations Act, FY2006 – H.R.2361 The House may also take up this $26.2 billion bill funding the Department of Interior and other environment and conservation programs.

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