With the help of MegaVote, presented by Congress.org, I now have an easy way to find out how my congresswomen are voting. I signed up for this email alert recently when I was writing my representatives about the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act. It's a good example of how technology can actually provide more insight into democracy!
Each week (that Congress is in session) you will receive:
- Key votes by your two Senators and U.S. Representative.
- Links to send e-mail to your members of Congress using pre-addressed forms.
- Upcoming votes for your review and a chance to offer e-mail input before they vote.
- Use this weekly vote monitor to track the decisions made by your elected officials on key issues.
Check out my latest report:
| presented by:
Congress.org |
|
| |
| | April 6, 2009 In this MegaVote for California's 12th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - - Senate: Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY 2010
- House: Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act
- House: To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
- House: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
- House: Congressional Budget for Fiscal Year 2010
Editor's Note: Congress is on a two week recess. The Senate will return on Monday, April 20 and the House will return on Tuesday, April 21.
| | Recent Senate Votes | Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY 2010 - Vote Agreed to (55-43, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate passed their version of the national budget for fiscal year 2010.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Barbara Boxer voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
| | Recent House Votes | Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act - Vote Passed (274-149, 8 Not Voting)
The House agreed to the Senate amendments to this national service bill, sending it to the president.
Rep. Jackie Speier voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (247-171, 1 Present, 12 Not Voting)
On Wednesday, the House passed this bill intended to curb bonuses of executives at financial institutions that receive Troubled Asset Relief Program money.
Rep. Jackie Speier voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - Vote Passed (298-112, 21 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that would give the FDA regulatory authority over tobacco, but would not allow the agency to ban cigarettes or other tobacco products.
Rep. Jackie Speier voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Congressional Budget for Fiscal Year 2010 - Vote Passed (233-196, 3 Not Voting)
The House passed their version of the national budget for fiscal year 2010.
Rep. Jackie Speier voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
| |
| |
