Tuesday, May 2, 2017

HOW DID YOUR FEDERAL SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVE VOTE LAST WEEK?

May 1, 2017
In this MegaVote for Alabama's 5th Congressional District:


Recent Senate Votes
Perdue Nomination - Vote Confirmed (87-11, 1 Present, 1 Not Voting)

The Senate confirmed Sonny Perdue to be secretary of Agriculture.

Sen. Richard Shelby voted YES
Sen. Luther Strange voted YES


Acosta Nomination - Vote Confirmed (60-38, 2 Not Voting)

The Senate confirmed Alexander Acosta to be secretary of Labor.

Sen. Richard Shelby voted YES
Sen. Luther Strange voted YES


Recent House Votes
Register of Copyrights - Vote Passed (378-48, 4 Not Voting)

The bill would require the U.S. Copyright Office's Register of Copyrights be recommended by a select panel, nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate. It would limit a Register of Copyrights' term to 10 years.

Rep. Mo Brooks voted YES


Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Oversight - Vote Passed (425-0, 5 Not Voting)

The bill that would require that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac comply with the agency requirements of the Freedom of Information Act while they are under the conservatorship of the federal government.

Rep. Mo Brooks voted YES


Short-Term Fiscal 2017 Continuing Appropriations - Vote Passed (382-30, 18 Not Voting)

The joint resolution would extend continuing appropriations for federal government operations through May 5, 2017. It also would provide for an extension, through May 5, of health care benefits for retired coal miners.

Rep. Mo Brooks voted YES




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