Congressional Voting

This information is provided to Wayne from Megavote.  Dated 10/17/2011.

Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (63-35, 2 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this bill last week that would allow economic sanctions to be placed on China for keeping its currency value artificially low. The House is unlikely to vote on the measure.

Sen. Richard Durbin voted YES......send e-mailor see bio
Sen. Mark Kirk voted NO......send e-mailor see bio

American Jobs Act of 2011 - Vote Rejected (50-49, 1 Not Voting)

The Senate did not reach the necessary 60 votes to end debate on the president’s comprehensive $447 billion jobs bill, effectively tabling the legislation. Parts of the bill will likely be considered in multiple smaller bills.

Sen. Richard Durbin voted YES......send e-mailor see bio
Sen. Mark Kirk voted NO......send e-mailor see bio

This information is provided to Wayne from Megavote.  Dated 10/24/2011.

Teachers and First Responders Back to Work Act of 2011 - Vote Rejected (50-50)

Last week the Senate rejected consideration of this bill that would allocate $30 billion in grants to state and local governments to pay to hire or retain teachers and $5 billion in grants to governments and other groups to pay for law enforcement officers and emergency personnel. This was one component of the president’s broader jobs bill that was rejected earlier in the month.

Sen. Richard Durbin voted YES......send e-mailor see bio
Sen. Mark Kirk voted NO......send e-mailor see bio

For other important votes visit my archives page.

The first step in making our government work is to make your representatives work for you.  Keep in touch with them by visiting their web site, look at the legislation they are currently involved with and most definitely write to them and give a follow-up call.  The more of us that participate the better it is for all!