
<rss version="2"><channel><title>Project Vote Smart's :: Recent Keyvotes</title><link>http://votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_recent.php</link><description>Recent Key Votes:  The Project provides non-partisan, factual and easily accessible voting records on both Congressional and State legislators. The Project selects floor votes that are helpful in portraying how a member of Congress stands on a particular issue. Key Votes are clear to understand and not simply procedural.  To be included in the Key Votes Program these have had national media attention and are usually pass or defeated by a very close margin.</description><language>en</language><image><url>http://www.votesmart.org/img/HelpAd7.gif</url><title>HelpAd7.gif</title><link>http://www.votesmart.org/program_donations_index.php</link></image><item><title>Extending Federal Emergency Unemployment Benefits and Providing Business and Homebuyer Tax Credits - Concurrence Vote Passed</title><link>http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=28137</link><description>Project Vote Smart staff and volunteers are working hard to produce a clear and accurate summary of the contents of the bill. At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 3548 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible.&#xD;
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For further status information, call the Voter's Research Hotline at 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762).</description><guid>Project Vote Smart staff and volunteers are working hard to produce a clear and accurate summary of the contents of the bill. At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 3548 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible.&#xD;
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For further status information, call the Voter's Research Hotline at 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762).</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><title>Department of Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, and Related Appropriations Fiscal Year 2009-2010 - Conference Report Adopted</title><link>http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=28139</link><description>Project Vote Smart staff and volunteers are working hard to produce a clear and accurate summary of the contents of the bill. At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 2996 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible.&#xD;
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For further status information, call the Voter's Research Hotline at 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762).</description><guid>Project Vote Smart staff and volunteers are working hard to produce a clear and accurate summary of the contents of the bill. At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 2996 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible.&#xD;
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For further status information, call the Voter's Research Hotline at 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762).</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title>Department of Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, and Related Appropriations Fiscal Year 2009-2010 - Conference Report Adopted</title><link>http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=28140</link><description>Project Vote Smart staff and volunteers are working hard to produce a clear and accurate summary of the contents of the bill. At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 2996 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible.&#xD;
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For further status information, call the Voter's Research Hotline at 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762).</description><guid>Project Vote Smart staff and volunteers are working hard to produce a clear and accurate summary of the contents of the bill. At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 2996 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible.&#xD;
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For further status information, call the Voter's Research Hotline at 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762).</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title>Extending Federal Emergency Unemployment Benefits - Cloture Invoked</title><link>http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=28134</link><description>Project Vote Smart staff and volunteers are working hard to produce a clear and accurate summary of the contents of the bill. At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 3548 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible.&#xD;
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For further status information, call the Voter's Research Hotline at 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762).</description><guid>Project Vote Smart staff and volunteers are working hard to produce a clear and accurate summary of the contents of the bill. At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 3548 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible.&#xD;
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For further status information, call the Voter's Research Hotline at 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762).</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title>Eliminating Adjustments to Medicare Rates of Payment - Cloture Not Invoked</title><link>http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=28006</link><description>Vote on a motion to invoke cloture on a bill that, beginning in 2010, repeals the Sustainable Growth Rate formula used to to adjust Medicare rates of payment to physicians, including a requirement that rates be reduced if Medicare expenditures exceeded specific targets set by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.</description><guid>Vote on a motion to invoke cloture on a bill that, beginning in 2010, repeals the Sustainable Growth Rate formula used to to adjust Medicare rates of payment to physicians, including a requirement that rates be reduced if Medicare expenditures exceeded specific targets set by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title>Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Fiscal Year 2010 - Conference Report Adopted</title><link>http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=28014</link><description>Project Vote Smart staff and volunteers are working hard to produce a clear and accurate summary of the contents of the bill. At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 2892 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible.&#xD;
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For further status information, call the Voter's Research Hotline at 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762).</description><guid>Project Vote Smart staff and volunteers are working hard to produce a clear and accurate summary of the contents of the bill. At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 2892 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible.&#xD;
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For further status information, call the Voter's Research Hotline at 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762).</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title>Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Fiscal Year 2010 - Conference Report Adopted</title><link>http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=28013</link><description>Project Vote Smart staff and volunteers are working hard to produce a clear and accurate summary of the contents of the bill. At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 2892 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible.&#xD;
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For further status information, call the Voter's Research Hotline at 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762).</description><guid>Project Vote Smart staff and volunteers are working hard to produce a clear and accurate summary of the contents of the bill. At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 2892 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible.&#xD;
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For further status information, call the Voter's Research Hotline at 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762).</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title>Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Fiscal Year 2009-2010 - Conference Report Adopted</title><link>http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=27803</link><description>Vote to adopt a conference report that makes appropriations for fiscal year 2009-2010 to agriculture programs, rural development programs, the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies.</description><guid>Vote to adopt a conference report that makes appropriations for fiscal year 2009-2010 to agriculture programs, rural development programs, the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies.</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title>Department of Defense Appropriations Fiscal Year 2010 - Conference Report Adopted</title><link>http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=27807</link><description>Project Vote Smart staff and volunteers are working hard to produce a clear and accurate summary of the contents of the bill. At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 2647 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible.&#xD;
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For further status information, call the Voter's Research Hotline at 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762).</description><guid>Project Vote Smart staff and volunteers are working hard to produce a clear and accurate summary of the contents of the bill. At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 2647 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible.&#xD;
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For further status information, call the Voter's Research Hotline at 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762).</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title>Removing Rep. Charles Rangel as Chairman of House Committee on Ways and Means - Motion Agreed</title><link>http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=27786</link><description>Vote on a motion to refer a resolution to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct that calls for the removal of Representative Charles Rangel as Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means.</description><guid>Vote on a motion to refer a resolution to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct that calls for the removal of Representative Charles Rangel as Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means.</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title>Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Fiscal Year 2009-2010 - Conference Report Adopted</title><link>http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=27802</link><description>Vote to adopt a conference report that makes appropriations for fiscal year 2009-2010 to agriculture programs, rural development programs, the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies.</description><guid>Vote to adopt a conference report that makes appropriations for fiscal year 2009-2010 to agriculture programs, rural development programs, the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies.</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title>U.S. Military Commanders to Testify Before Congress - Amendment Rejected</title><link>http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=27777</link><description>Vote to adopt an amendment to HR 3326 that requires certain United States Military Commanders and other officials to provide Congressional testimony on meeting U.S. military objectives in Afghanistan and Pakistan.</description><guid>Vote to adopt an amendment to HR 3326 that requires certain United States Military Commanders and other officials to provide Congressional testimony on meeting U.S. military objectives in Afghanistan and Pakistan.</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title>Continuing Appropriations Resolution and 2009-2010 Legislative Appropriations - Conference Report Adopted</title><link>http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=27759</link><description>Vote to adopt a conference report that continues appropriations for all of the departments and for various agencies at fiscal year 2008-2009 rates for a period of time not to extend past October 31, 2009 and appropriates a total of $4.65 billion to the Legislative Branch for fiscal year 2009-2010.</description><guid>Vote to adopt a conference report that continues appropriations for all of the departments and for various agencies at fiscal year 2008-2009 rates for a period of time not to extend past October 31, 2009 and appropriates a total of $4.65 billion to the Legislative Branch for fiscal year 2009-2010.</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title>Continuing Appropriations Resolution and 2009-2010 Legislative Appropriations - Conference Report Adopted</title><link>http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=27758</link><description>Vote to adopt a conference report that continues appropriations for all of the departments and for various agencies at fiscal year 2008-2009 rates for a period of time not to extend past October 31, 2009 and appropriates a total of $4.65 billion to the Legislative Branch for fiscal year 2009-2010.</description><guid>Vote to adopt a conference report that continues appropriations for all of the departments and for various agencies at fiscal year 2008-2009 rates for a period of time not to extend past October 31, 2009 and appropriates a total of $4.65 billion to the Legislative Branch for fiscal year 2009-2010.</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title>Extending Federal Emergency Unemployment Benefits - Bill Passed</title><link>http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=27717</link><description>Vote to pass a bill that extends the availability of federal emergency unemployment compensation for up to 13 weeks for individuals residing in states with an unemployment rate of at least 8.5 percent for the past 3 months.</description><guid>Vote to pass a bill that extends the availability of federal emergency unemployment compensation for up to 13 weeks for individuals residing in states with an unemployment rate of at least 8.5 percent for the past 3 months.</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title>Student Aid Program Modifications - Bill Passed</title><link>http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=27656</link><description>Vote to pass a bill that modifies the way in which student loans are allocated and appropriates funds for various education-related projects, programs, and institutions.</description><guid>Vote to pass a bill that modifies the way in which student loans are allocated and appropriates funds for various education-related projects, programs, and institutions.</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title>Prohibiting Federal Assistance to ACORN - Motion Agreed</title><link>http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=27665</link><description>Vote on a motion to recommit a bill with an amendment designed to prohibit organizations that violate election and campaign finance laws from receiving federal funding or other federal assistance.</description><guid>Vote on a motion to recommit a bill with an amendment designed to prohibit organizations that violate election and campaign finance laws from receiving federal funding or other federal assistance.</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title>Resolution of Disapproval of Representative Joe Wilson's Conduct - Resolution Passed</title><link>http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=27612</link><description>Vote to pass a resolution that expresses disapproval of the conduct of Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC) during President Barack Obama's address to a joint session of Congress on September 9, 2009.</description><guid>Vote to pass a resolution that expresses disapproval of the conduct of Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC) during President Barack Obama's address to a joint session of Congress on September 9, 2009.</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title>Prohibiting Funding for ACORN - Amendment Adopted</title><link>http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=27659</link><description>Vote to adopt an amendment to HR 3288 that prohibits funds made available under the bill from being used to directly or indirectly fund the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).</description><guid>Vote to adopt an amendment to HR 3288 that prohibits funds made available under the bill from being used to directly or indirectly fund the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title>Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice - Nomination Confirmed</title><link>http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=27214</link><description>Vote to confirm President Barack Obama's nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to be Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.</description><guid>Vote to confirm President Barack Obama's nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to be Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
