| Recent Senate Votes |
Cloture Motion; Paycheck Fairness Act - Vote Rejected (58-41, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate fell short of the 60 votes needed to move forward on this bill that would require employers to demonstrate that any pay disparity between men and women is job-related and not gender-related. The future of the measure is unknown at this time.
Sen. Orrin Hatch voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Robert Bennett voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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| Recent House Votes |
| Telework Improvements Act - Vote Passed (254-152, 27 Not Voting)
The House gave final approval to this bill that would require federal agencies to establish and implement a telework policy. The president is expected to sign the measure.
Rep. Rob Bishop voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Emergency Unemployment Compensation Continuation Act - Vote Failed (258-154, 22 Not Voting)
The House rejected this bill that would have extended federal funding to states for long-term unemployment benefits. A two-thirds majority, or 275 votes, was needed to pass the bill under suspension. The future of the measure is unknown at this time.
Rep. Rob Bishop voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
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