November 24, 2014
In this MegaVote for Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
- Senate: Keystone XL Pipeline – Passage
- Senate: Surveillance Authorities – Cloture
- House: EPA Research Standards – Passage
Editor’s Note: Both chambers are in recess until Monday, December 10.
Recent Senate VotesKeystone XL Pipeline – Passage – Vote Failed (59-41)
The Senate rejected a bill that would immediately allow TransCanada to construct, connect, operate and maintain the pipeline and cross-border facilities known as the Keystone XL pipeline, including any revision to the pipeline route within Nebraska as required or authorized by the state. By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to raise the majority requirement for passage of the bill to 60 votes.
Sen. Brian Schatz voted NO
Sen. Mazie Hirono voted NO
Surveillance Authorities – Cloture – Vote Rejected (58-42)
The Senate failed to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to a bill that would prohibit the bulk collection of domestic telephone and Internet metadata by intelligence agencies. It would allow intelligence agencies to query data held by telephone companies if the government can demonstrate the search is needed to fight terrorism.
Sen. Brian Schatz voted YES
Sen. Mazie Hirono voted YES
Recent House VotesEPA Research Standards – Passage – Vote Passed (237-190, 7 Not Voting)
The House voted to pass a bill that would prohibit the EPA from proposing, finalizing or disseminating a rule or other regulatory impact analysis or guidance unless all scientific and technical information used to support the research results is made publicly available and can be independently analyzed and reproduced. It also would clarify that environmental research law does not require the disclosure of information that is prohibited by law.
Rep. Colleen Hanabusa voted NO
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted NO
"Editor's Note: Both chambers are in recess until Monday, December 10."
False. December 10 is not a Monday.
In 2012, December 10th was on a Monday. BOOM! IN YOUR FACE!
In the past we voted and hoped to live in the better world. But today I don’t believe that voting will change our lives for better. Politicians just use our needs, nothing more. For example, they promise that students will not have to pay for education, but, as it is often the case students turn to this service and experienced professional for expert support.
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