Recent Senate Votes
Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011 – Vote Passed (70-27, 3 Not Voting)
The Senate passed this bill that would provide additional assistance to workers affected by foreign trade agreements. It would also revive the Generalized System of Preferences program that is intended to help developing countries expand their trade. Speaker John Boehner said the House will consider the bill if the president submits trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea to Congress.
- Sen. Orrin Hatch voted NO
- Sen. Mike Lee voted NO
Recent House Votes
Short-Term Continuing Appropriations – Vote Passed (219-203, 11 Not Voting)
This bill would fund the government through the first seven weeks of the 2012 fiscal year, which starts on October 1. The bill offsets an increase in federal disaster aid by reducing funding for two Energy Department loan programs. The Senate subsequently rejected the bill and scheduled a vote on an alternate version this week.
- Rep. Rob Bishop voted YES
Cumulative Regulatory Analysis – Vote Passed (249-169, 15 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that would delay the EPAs implementation of two air pollution regulations. The bill also requires the president to establish a commission to report on the cost of certain EPA regulations. The Senate is unlikely to take up the bill.
- Rep. Rob Bishop voted YES
