October 13, 2009

In this MegaVote for Ohio's 7th Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes

• Senate: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010
• House: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
• House: Department of Defense Authorization, FY 2010

Upcoming Congressional Bills

• Senate: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
• Senate: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
• House: Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2009
• House: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010

Recent Senate Votes

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (93-7)

The Senate approved this $636.3 billion bill funding the Department of Defense during fiscal year 2010.

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (263-162, 7 Not Voting)

The House approved the conference report of this $23.3 billion funding bill for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration and other related agencies and programs.

Rep. Steve Austria voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

Department of Defense Authorization, FY 2010 - Vote Passed (281-146, 6 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill authorizing defense spending, which also contains a provision that extends the definition of federal hate crimes to include crimes in which victims are targeted because of their sexual orientation and gender identity.

Rep. Steve Austria voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.2847

The Senate is expected to conclude work on this $64.9 billion legislation funding the Justice Department, Commerce Department, National Science Foundation and related agencies and programs.

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.3183

The Senate is also expected to approve this $33.5 billion bill funding the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and related agencies and programs for FY 2010.

Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2009 - H.R.2442

The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that is intended to help address California’s cycles of drought and reduce dependence on water from the troubled Bay-Delta ecosystem.

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.2892

The House is expected to vote on the conference report of this $42.8 billion bill funding the Department of Homeland Security.