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House Votes on the Health Care Bill

The House of Representatives cast the first floor vote on a health care bill, passing HR 3962 by a vote of 220-215, which includes a "public option." There were also two main amendments, H Amdt 509 which prohibits federal funding for any abortion services covered by the bill and H Amdt 510 which was a substitute of various parts of the bill put forward by Republicans. H Amdt 509 passed 240-194 while H Amdt 510 failed 176-258.

2009 General Election Results Now Available

Check out those newly-elected for the offices of Virginia Governor and State House, New Jersey Governor and State Assembly, California Congressional District 10, New York Congressional District 23, Justice of the Supreme Court in Pennsylvania.

Political Courage Test in the News

Since we released the results of the New Jersey and Virginia Political Courage Tests last week, we have received positive news coverage in New Jersey's Asbury Park Press and there may be a piece out on Sunday in Virginia's Roanoke Times. The Political Courage Test Department sincerely appreciates news publications that are willing to chastise candidates for their obvious cowardice. We firmly believe that it is a citizens right to know where candidates for public office stand on the issues.

2009 Ballot Measures

On November 3rd, voters decided on 26 ballot measures, divided among 6 states: Maine, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Washington.

Keep up with The Voter's Speakeasy for reviews of the various issues on the ballot.

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