In this MegaVote for Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District:
”Recent Senate Votes”
”Jobs for Main Street Act – Vote Agreed to (70-28, 2 Not Voting)”
The Senate passed this $15 billion jobs bill, which includes payroll tax breaks, bond-financing for state and local infrastructure projects, and an extension of federal highway programs. The bill now goes to the House.
*Sen. Daniel Inouye voted YES
*Sen. Daniel Akaka voted YES
”Recent House Votes”
”Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act – Vote Passed (406-19, 8 Not Voting)”
The House voted to end an exemption from federal antitrust law for health insurance companies. The bill now goes to the Senate, where its prospects are uncertain.
*Rep. Mazie Hirono voted YES
”Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 – Vote Passed (235-168, 29 Not Voting)”
The House passed this intelligence authorization bill after stripping out controversial language on interrogation techniques used by U.S. personnel. The bill now has to be reconciled with a Senate version (S. 1494) in conference committee.
*Rep. Mazie Hirono voted YES
”Upcoming Votes”
”Tax Extenders Act of 2009 – H.R.4213”
The Senate is scheduled to work on this legislation that would reinstate dozens of individual and business tax breaks that expired Dec. 31.
”Keeping All Students Safe Act – H.R.4247”
The House is scheduled to vote on this bill to restrict the use of restraints on school children.
”Jobs for Main Street Act – H.R.2847”
The House will likely consider this $15 billion jobs bill this week.