5/5/14 House & Senate Votes

[Iwillnevergiveup]

Recent Senate Votes
Friedland Nomination – Confirmation - Vote Confirmed (51-40, 9 Not Voting)

On Monday, the Senate approved the nomination of Michelle T. Friedland to be a judge on the 9th Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein voted YES
Sen. Barbara Boxer voted YES

Minimum Wage Increase – Cloture - Vote Rejected (54-42, 4 Not Voting)

Senators failed to invoke cloture for a bill that would have raised the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 last Wednesday.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein voted YES
Sen. Barbara Boxer voted YES

Recent House Votes
Mil Con/Veterans Affairs Appropriations – Passage - Vote Passed (416-1, 14 Not Voting)

The House approved a bill on Wednesday to provide $165 billion in fiscal 2015 for the Department of Veterans Affairs, military construction, and military housing. The bill would provide $58.7 billion in advance appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for certain VA medical care programs. Only Rep. Raul Labrador, R.-Idaho voted against the measure.

Rep. Xavier Becerra voted YES

Legislative Branch Appropriations – Passage - Vote Passed (402-14, 15 Not Voting)

House members voted to approve $3.3 billion to fund the legislative branch of the federal government, excluding the Senate, in 2015. The bill includes money for the Library of Congress, Government Accountability Office, Architect of the Capitol, and Capitol Police.

Rep. Xavier Becerra voted Not Voting

Upcoming Votes
Nomination of Nancy L. Moritz, of Kansas, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit -

The Senate will vote on the nomination of Nancy L. Moritz of Kansas to be a judge for the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday.


American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014 - H.R.4438

On Wednesday, the House will consider a bill to extend the research and development tax credit that expired at the end of 2013 permanently.


Success and Opportunity through Quality Charter Schools Act - H.R.10

Later in the week, the House will consider a bill that would consolidate and reauthorize funding for charter school programs within the Department of Education.

[pinto]

1. Thanks for the updates.

[Iwillnevergiveup]

2. You are welcome, pinto

Congressman Becerra likes to stay in touch with his constituents and consistently does a great job of keeping us informed.

[pinto]

3. This is something I'd like to see more of in other districts.

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