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Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Recent Congressional Votes - Learn what your Representatives are Doing

SAFE Port Act - Vote Passed (98-0, 2 Not Voting)The Senate approved this bill that would require nearly all of the foreign cargo entering U.S. seaports to be checked for radioactive materials.

Recent House Votes
Secure Fence Act of 2006 - Vote Passed (283-138, 1 Present, 10 Not Voting)The House authorized building 700 miles of double-layer fencing along the 2,000 mile U.S.-Mexico border.

Earmarking reform resolution - Vote Passed (245-171, 17 Not Voting)The House passed this internal rule change requiring Members to identify the special projects they insert into tax, appropriations and authorizing legislation.