November 22nd, 2011
Presented by: Eagle Forum
November 21, 2011
In this MegaVote for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
- Senate: Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations
- House: National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011
- House: Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations
House: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States
Editor’s Note: The Senate and House are in recess this week.
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Recent Senate Votes
Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations – Vote Agreed to (70-30)
The Senate gave final approval to this “minibus” spending bill that combines the 2012 fiscal year Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Transportation-HUD appropriations bills. The bill also contains a continuing resolution to keep the rest of the government funded through December 16. The president signed the bill into law the next day. The nine remaining annual appropriations bills may be combined into one bill after the Thanksgiving recess.
Sen. Carl Levin voted YES (202) 224-6221
Sen. Debbie Stabenow voted YES (202) 224-4822
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Recent House Votes
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 – Vote Passed (272-154, 7 Not Voting)
This House bill would allow citizens with a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun across state lines. The bill’s future in the Senate is unclear.
Rep. Candice Miller voted YES (202) 225-2106
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Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations – Vote Passed (298-121, 14 Not Voting)
The House passed the conference report for this “minibus” spending bill that combines the 2012 fiscal year Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Transportation-HUD appropriations bills. The bill also contains a continuing resolution to keep the rest of the government funded through December 16. The Senate passed the bill later in the day, clearing it for the president. The nine remaining annual appropriations bills may be combined into one bill after the Thanksgiving recess.
Rep. Candice Miller voted NO (202) 225-2106
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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States – Vote Failed (261-165, 8 Not Voting)
The House fell 23 votes short of the two-thirds majority needed to pass this balanced-budget constitutional amendment. Under the terms of the August debt limit law, both chambers are required to consider a balanced-budget amendment by the end of 2011. The Senate is expected to consider the proposal in December.
Rep. Candice Miller voted YES (202) 225-2106
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