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DateVotePositionGOP opinionDEM opinion
7/23/08 Vote 521: H R 6545: National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008 Not Voting No Yes
7/23/08 Vote 520: H R 6545: National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008 Not Voting Yes Yes
7/23/08 Vote 519: H R 3221: Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 Not Voting No Yes
7/23/08 Vote 518: H R 6532: To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Restore the Highway Trust Fund Balance Not Voting Yes Yes
7/23/08 Vote 517: H RES 1363: Providing for Consideration of the Senate Amendment to the House Amendments to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3221, to Provide Needed Housing Reform and for Other Purposes Not Voting No Yes
7/23/08 Vote 516: H RES 1363: Providing for Consideration of the Senate Amendment to the House Amendments to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3221, to Provide Needed Housing Reform and for Other Purposes Not Voting No Yes
7/23/08 Vote 515: On Motion to Adjourn Not Voting No No
7/22/08 Vote 514: H RES 1202: Supporting the Goals and Ideals of a National Guard Youth Challenge Day Not Voting Yes Yes
7/22/08 Vote 513: H RES 1311: Expressing Support for the Designation of National Gear Up Day Not Voting Yes Yes
7/22/08 Vote 512: H R 6493: Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 Not Voting Yes Yes
6/25/08 Vote 452: H RES 1297: Providing for Consideration of H.R. 6275, the Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act Not Voting No Yes
6/9/08 Vote 390: H RES 127: Recognizing and Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Entry of Alaska Into the Union As the 49th State Not Voting Yes Yes
6/9/08 Vote 389: H RES 1243: Recognizing the Immeasurable Contributions of Fathers in the Healthy Development of Children, Supporting Responsible Fatherhood, and Encouraging Greater Involvement of Fathers in the Lives of Their Children, Especially on Father’S Day Not Voting Yes Yes
6/9/08 Vote 388: H RES 1225: Expressing Support for Designation of June 2008 As “National Safety Month” Not Voting Yes Yes
5/8/08 Vote 295: H R 5818 Not Voting Yes No
4/17/08 Vote 204: H R 5715: Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act Not Voting Yes Yes
4/17/08 Vote 203: H R 5715 Not Voting Yes Yes
4/14/08 Vote 185: H R 3548: Plain Language in Government Communications Act Not Voting Yes Yes
4/14/08 Vote 184: H RES 994: National Glanzmann’S Thrombasthenia Awareness Day Not Voting Yes Yes
4/14/08 Vote 183: H RES 886: Expressing Sympathy to the Victims and Families of the Tragic Acts of Violence in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Arvada, Colorado Not Voting Yes Yes
3/5/08 Vote 97: H R 4774: Cyndi Taylor Krier Post Office Building Not Voting Yes Yes
2/25/08 Vote 71: H RES 944: Honoring the Service and Accomplishments of Lieutenant General Russel L. Honore, United States Army, for His 37 Years of Service on Behalf of the United States Not Voting Yes Yes
2/25/08 Vote 70: H RES 930: Supporting the Goals and Ideals of “Career and Technical Education Month” Not Voting Yes Yes
2/25/08 Vote 69: H RES 978: Expressing Support for the Designation of the Week of March 3-7, 2008, As “School Social Work Week” to Promote Awareness of the Vital Role of School Social Workers in Schools, and in the Community As a Whole, in Helping Students Prepare for Their Future As Productive Citizens Not Voting Yes Yes
2/14/08 Vote 62: H R 1834: National Ocean Exploration Program Act Not Voting Yes Yes
2/13/08 Vote 52: On Motion to Adjourn Not Voting No No
2/13/08 Vote 51: H RES 976: Providing for Consideration of H.R. 5349, to Extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 Days Not Voting No Yes
2/13/08 Vote 50: H RES 976: Providing for Consideration of H.R. 5349, to Extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 Days Not Voting No Yes
2/13/08 Vote 49: H RES 976: Providing for Consideration of H.R. 5349, to Extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 Days Not Voting No Yes
2/13/08 Vote 48: H RES 976: Providing for Consideration of H.R. 5349, to Extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 Days Not Voting No Yes
2/6/08 Vote 30: H RES 942: Recognizing the Significance of Black History Month Not Voting Yes Yes
12/6/07 Vote 1134: H RES 846: Senate Amendments to the Bill (H.R. 6) to Reduce Our Nation’S Dependency on Foreign Oil by Investing in Clean, Renewable, & Alternative Energy Resources, Promoting New Emerging Energy Technologies, Developing Greater Efficiency, & Creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency & Renewable Reserve to Invest in Alternative Enery Not Voting No Yes
11/14/07 Vote 1093: H RES 817: Providing for the Consideration of the Conference Report on H.R. 3074, Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fy 2008 Not Voting No Yes
11/13/07 Vote 1085: H R 3461: Safeguarding America’S Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act of 2007. Not Voting Yes Yes
11/13/07 Vote 1084: H R 3403: 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007. Not Voting Yes Yes
11/13/07 Vote 1083: H R 1593: “Second Chance Act of 2007: Community Safety Through Recidivism Prevention” or the “Second Chance Act of 2007”. Not Voting Yes Yes
11/13/07 Vote 1082: H R 3315: The Great Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center Shall Be Known and Designated As the Emancipation Hall Not Voting Yes Yes
9/27/07 Vote 923: H R 3567: Small Business Investment Expansion Act Not Voting Yes Yes
9/27/07 Vote 922: H R 3567: Small Business Investment Expansion Act Not Voting Yes No
9/25/07 Vote 905: H RES 95: Campus Fire Safety Month Not Voting Yes Yes
9/25/07 Vote 904: H RES 675: Providing for Consideration of the Senate Amendments to H.R. 976, to Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Provide Tax Relief for Small Businesses, and for Other Purposes Not Voting No Yes
9/25/07 Vote 903: H RES 675: Providing for Consideration of the Senate Amendments to H.R. 976, to Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Provide Tax Relief for Small Businesses, and for Other Purposes Not Voting No Yes
9/25/07 Vote 902: H RES 675 Not Voting No Yes
9/25/07 Vote 901: H RES 557: Strongly Condemning the United Nations Human Rights Council for Ignoring Severe Human Rights Abuses in Various Countries, While Choosing to Unfairly Target Israel by Including It As the Only Country Permanently Placed on the Council’S Agenda Not Voting Yes Yes
9/25/07 Vote 900: H RES 642: Expressing Sympathy and Support for the People and Governments of the Countries of Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico Which Have Suffered From Hurricanes Felix, Dean, and Henriette and Whose Complete Economic and Fatality Toll Are Still Unknown Not Voting Yes Yes
9/25/07 Vote 899: H RES 548: Expressing the Ongoing Concern of the House of Representatives for Lebanon’S Democratic Institutions and Unwavering Support for the Administration of Justice Upon Those Responsible for the Assassination of Lebanese Public Figures Opposing Syrian Control of Lebanon. Not Voting Yes Yes
9/25/07 Vote 898: H RES 663: Supporting the Goals and Ideals of Veterans of Foreign Wars Day Not Voting Yes Yes
9/25/07 Vote 897: H CON RES 210: Supporting the Goals and Ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month Not Voting Yes Yes
9/25/07 Vote 896: H RES 584: Supporting the Goals and Ideals of National Life Insurance Awareness Month Not Voting Yes Yes
9/25/07 Vote 895: H R 1400: Iran Counter-Proliferation Act of 2007 Not Voting Yes Yes
9/24/07 Vote 894: H RES 340: Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives of the Importance of Providing a Voice for the Many Victims (and Families of Victims) Involved in Missing Persons Cases and Unidentified Human Remains Cases. Not Voting Yes Yes
9/24/07 Vote 893: H R 1199: Drug Endangered Children Act of 2007 Not Voting Yes Yes
9/24/07 Vote 892: H RES 668: Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the September 25, 1957, Desegragation of Little Rock Central High School by the Little Rock Nine Not Voting Yes Yes
9/24/07 Vote 891: H CON RES 193: Recognizing All Hunters Across the United States for Their Continued Commitment to Safety Not Voting Yes Yes
9/17/07 Vote 869: H R 3527: To Extend for Two Months the Authorities of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. Not Voting Yes Yes
9/17/07 Vote 868: H R 1657: To Establish a Science and Technology Scholarship Program to Award Scholarships to Recruit and Prepart Students for Careers in the National Weather Service and in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Research, Atmospheric Research, and Satellite Programs. Not Voting Yes Yes
9/17/07 Vote 867: H R 3246: Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007. Not Voting No Yes
7/30/07 Vote 762: H RES 579: Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 2831) to Amend Title Vii of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discriminaiton in Employment Act of 1967, the American With Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to Clarify That a Discriminatory Compensation Decision Not Voting No Yes
7/30/07 Vote 761: H RES 579: Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 2831) to Amend Title Vii of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discriminaiton in Employment Act of 1967, the American With Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to Clarify That a Discriminatory Compensation Decision Not Voting No Yes
7/30/07 Vote 760: H RES 580: Providing for Consideration of the Bill H.R. 986, to Designate the Eightmile River in the State of Connecticut Not Voting No Yes
7/30/07 Vote 759: H RES 580: Providing for Consideration of the Bill H.R. 986, to Designate the Eightmile River in the State of Connecticut Not Voting No Yes
7/30/07 Vote 758: H R 2750: Nasa 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act. Not Voting Yes Yes
7/18/07 Vote 670: H R 3043 Not Voting Yes No
7/18/07 Vote 653: H R 3043 Not Voting Yes No
7/17/07 Vote 636: H R 2641 Not Voting No No
6/18/07 Vote 501: H RES 233: Recognizing Over 200 Years of Sovereignity of the Principality of Liechtenstein, and Expressing Support for Efforts by the United States Continue to Strengthen Its Relationship With That Country Not Voting Yes Yes
6/18/07 Vote 500: H CON RES 151: Noting the Disturbing Pattern of Killings of Dozens of Independent Journalists in Russia Over the Last Decade, and Calling on Russian President Vladimir Putin to Authorize Cooperation With Outside Investigators in Solving Those Murders Not Voting Yes Yes
6/18/07 Vote 499: H R 2563: Major Scott Nisely Post Office Not Voting Yes Yes
6/11/07 Vote 450: H RES 418: Recognizing and Welcoming the Delegation of Presidents, Prime Ministers, and Foreign Ministers From the Caribbean to Washington, Dc, and Commending the Caribbean Community (Caricom) for Holding the Conference on the Caribbean. Not Voting Yes Yes
6/11/07 Vote 449: S 676: To Provide That the Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank or the Alternate Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank May Serve on the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation. Not Voting Yes Yes
6/11/07 Vote 448: H R 2356: To Amend Title 4, United States Code, to Encourage the Display of the Flag of the United States on Father’S Day. Not Voting Yes Yes
6/7/07 Vote 445: H RES 465: Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 65) to Provide for the Recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for Other Purposes Not Voting No Yes
4/25/07 Vote 262: H R 1332: Small Business Lending Improvements Act Not Voting Yes No
1/11/07 Vote 21: H RES 15: Mourning the Passing of President Gerald Rudolph Ford and Celebrating His Leadership and Service to the People of the United States Not Voting Yes Yes
1/11/07 Vote 20: H R 3: Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act Not Voting No Yes
1/11/07 Vote 19: H R 3: Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act Not Voting Yes No
6/19/06 Vote 289: H R 5540: To Designate the Facility of the United States Postal Service Located at 217 Southeast 2nd Street in Dimmitt, Texas, As the “Sergeant Jacob Dan Dones Post Office” Not Voting Yes Yes
5/19/06 Vote 176: H R 5385: Making Appropriations for the Military Quality of Life Functions of the Department of Defense, Military Construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2007, and for Other Purposes Not Voting Yes Yes
5/19/06 Vote 175: H R 5385 Not Voting No Yes
5/19/06 Vote 174: H RES 821: Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 5385) Making Appropriations for the Military Quality of Life Functions of the Department of Defense, Military Construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2007, and for Other Purposes Not Voting Yes No
5/19/06 Vote 173: H RES 821: Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 5385) Making Appropriations for the Military Quality of Life Functions of the Department of Defense, Military Construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2007, and for Other Purposes Not Voting Yes No
5/18/06 Vote 172: H R 5386: Making Appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2007, and for Other Purposes Not Voting Yes No
5/18/06 Vote 171: H R 5386 Not Voting No No
5/18/06 Vote 170: H R 5386 Not Voting No Yes
5/18/06 Vote 169: H R 5386 Not Voting No Yes
5/18/06 Vote 159: H RES 740: Calling on the Government of the United Kingdom to Immediately Establish a Full, Independent, Public Judicial Inquiry Into the Murder of Northern Ireland Defense Attorney Pat Finucane, As Recommended by International Judge Peter Cory As Part of the Weston Park Agreement and a Way Forward for the Peace Process Not Voting Yes Yes
4/4/06 Vote 84: H RES 744: Expressing Support for the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 As the Blueprint for Lasting Peace in Northern Ireland and Support for Continued Police Reform in Northern Ireland As a Critical Element in the Peace Process Not Voting Yes Yes
4/4/06 Vote 83: H RES 703: Recognizing the 20th Anniversary of the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster and Supporting Continued Efforts to Control Rediation and Mitigate the Adverse Health Consequences Related to the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Not Voting Yes Yes
4/4/06 Vote 82: H J RES 81: Providing for the Appointment of Phillip Frost As a Citizen Regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution Not Voting Yes Yes
3/16/06 Vote 51: H R 4939 Not Voting No Yes
3/9/06 Vote 38: H R 2829: To Reauthorize the Office of National Drug Control Policy Act Not Voting Yes Yes
10/26/05 Vote 547: H R 1461: Federal Housing Finance Reform Act Not Voting Yes Yes
10/26/05 Vote 546: H R 1461: Federal Housing Finance Reform Act Not Voting No Yes
10/26/05 Vote 545: H R 1461 Not Voting No No
10/26/05 Vote 544: H R 1461 Not Voting No No
10/26/05 Vote 543: H R 1461 Not Voting No No
10/26/05 Vote 542: H R 1461 Not Voting No No
10/26/05 Vote 541: H R 1461 Not Voting Yes No
10/26/05 Vote 540: On Approving the Journal Not Voting Yes Yes
10/26/05 Vote 539: H RES 509: Providing for the Consideration on H.R. 1461, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act Not Voting Yes No

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