Recorded votes

George Voinovich: votes in the U.S. Senate, 111th Congress

2009–2010 · Republican

381Yea282Nay33Did not vote63%With party

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George Voinovich cast 663 votes in the U.S. Senate, 111th Congress, 2009–2010: 381 Yea and 282 Nay; the record marks them Present or Not Voting on 33 more. On the 499 roll calls where most Republicans and most Democrats voted opposite ways, George Voinovich voted with the majority of their own party 63% of the time and against it 187 times.

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Every roll call, 2009–2010

Oldest first. Each date links to the roll call at its source. A bill number links to Congress.gov where the bill's title came from there. "Party" is how most members of George Voinovich's party voted, shown only where most Republicans and most Democrats voted opposite ways; a vote against it is marked.

DateBillTitleActionResultYea–NayVoteParty
Jan 11, 2009S22A bill to designate certain land components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to66⁠–⁠12Not Voting
Jan 14, 2009S22A bill to designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to68⁠–⁠24YeaNay (against)
Jan 15, 2009S22A bill to designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed73⁠–⁠21YeaNay (against)
Jan 15, 2009S181A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to72⁠–⁠23YeaNay (against)
Jan 15, 2009SJRES5A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of obligations under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.On the Joint ResolutionJoint Resolution Defeated42⁠–⁠52NayYea (against)
Jan 21, 2009PN641Hillary Rodham Clinton, of New York, to be Secretary of StateOn the NominationNomination Confirmed94⁠–⁠2Yea
Jan 22, 2009S181In the nature of a substitute.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected40⁠–⁠55YeaYea
Jan 22, 2009S181To provide a rule of construction.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to53⁠–⁠43NayNay
Jan 22, 2009S181To limit the application of the bill to discriminatory compensation decisions.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to55⁠–⁠39NayNay
Jan 22, 2009S181To clarify standing.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to55⁠–⁠41NayNay
Jan 22, 2009S181To preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to66⁠–⁠31YeaNay (against)
Jan 22, 2009S181To limit the application of the Act to claims resulting from discriminatory compensation decisions that are adopted on or after the date of enactment of the Act.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to59⁠–⁠38NayNay
Jan 22, 2009S181To preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to59⁠–⁠38YeaNay (against)
Jan 22, 2009S181A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed61⁠–⁠36NayNay
Jan 26, 2009PN646Timothy F. Geithner, of New York, to be Secretary of the TreasuryOn the NominationNomination Confirmed60⁠–⁠34YeaNay (against)
Jan 27, 2009HR2To require States to impose cost-sharing for any individual enrolled in a State child health plan whose income exceeds 200 percent of the poverty line.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to60⁠–⁠37NayNay
Jan 27, 2009PN6517Daniel K. Tarullo, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2008On the NominationNomination Confirmed96⁠–⁠1Yea
Jan 28, 2009HR2In the nature of a substitute.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected32⁠–⁠65YeaYea
Jan 28, 2009HR2To restore the prohibition on funding of nongovernmental organizations that promote abortion as a method of birth control (the "Mexico City Policy").On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected37⁠–⁠60YeaYea
Jan 28, 2009HR2To ensure redistributed funds go towards coverage of low-income children or outreach and enrollment of low-income children, rather than to States that will use the funds to cover children from higher income families.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to64⁠–⁠33YeaNay (against)
Jan 28, 2009HR2To prohibit CHIP coverage for higher income children and to prohibit any payments to a State from its CHIP allotments for any fiscal year quarter in which the State Medicaid income eligibility level for children is greater than the income eligibility level for children under CHIP.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected36⁠–⁠60YeaYea
Jan 28, 2009HR2To reinstate the crowd out policy agreed to in section 116 of H.R. 3963 (CHIPRA II), as agreed to and passed by the House and Senate.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected42⁠–⁠56YeaYea
Jan 28, 2009HR2To provide for the development of best practice recommendations and to ensure coverage of low income children.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected47⁠–⁠51YeaYea
Jan 29, 2009HR2To ensure that children do not lose their private insurance and that uninsured children can get access to private insurance.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected36⁠–⁠62YeaYea
Jan 29, 2009HR2To eliminate any exceptions to the prohibition on States receiving an enhanced Federal matching rate for providing coverage to children whose family income exceeds 300 percent of the poverty line.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to54⁠–⁠44NayNay
Jan 29, 2009HR2To codify regulations specifying that an unborn child is eligible for child health assistance.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected39⁠–⁠59YeaYea
Jan 29, 2009HR2To provide an above-the-line Federal income tax deduction for health care costs of certain children in an amount comparable to the average federal share of the benefit provided to any non-citizen child for medical assistance or child health assistance.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected40⁠–⁠58NayYea (against)
Jan 29, 2009HR2To ensure that American children have high-quality health coverage that fits their individual needs.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected36⁠–⁠62NayYea (against)
Jan 29, 2009HR2To clarify that new paperwork and enrollment barriers are not created in the Express Lane Enrollment option and that income may be determined by Express Lane agencies based on State income tax records or returns.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to55⁠–⁠43NayNay
Jan 29, 2009HR2To provide assistance for States with percentages of children with no health insurance coverage above the national average.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected17⁠–⁠81Nay
Jan 29, 2009HR2A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed66⁠–⁠32NayNay
Feb 2, 2009PN647Eric H. Holder, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be Attorney GeneralOn the NominationNomination Confirmed75⁠–⁠21YeaNay (against)
Feb 3, 2009HR1To strengthen the infrastructure investments made by the bill.On the MotionMotion Rejected58⁠–⁠39NayNay
Feb 3, 2009HR1To strike the $246 million tax earmark for Hollywood production companies.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to52⁠–⁠45NayYea (against)
Feb 3, 2009HR1To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction against individual income tax for interest on indebtedness and for State sales and excise taxes with respect to the purchase of certain motor vehicles.On the MotionMotion Agreed to71⁠–⁠26Nay
Feb 3, 2009HR1To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction for dividends received from controlled foreign corporations for an additional year, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected42⁠–⁠55YeaYea
Feb 4, 2009HR1To eliminate unnecessary spending.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected32⁠–⁠65NayYea (against)
Feb 4, 2009HR1In the nature of a substitute.On the MotionMotion Rejected36⁠–⁠61NayYea (against)
Feb 4, 2009HR1To ensure that the $1 trillion spending bill is not used to expand the scope of the Federal Government by adding new spending programs.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected35⁠–⁠62YeaYea
Feb 4, 2009HR1To reimplement Gramm-Rudman-Hollings to require deficit reduction and spending cuts upon 2 consecutive quarters of positive GDP growth.On the MotionMotion Rejected44⁠–⁠53YeaYea
Feb 4, 2009HR1To appropriate, with an offset, $5,232,000,000 for procurement for the Department of Defense to reconstitute military units to an acceptable readiness rating and to restock prepositioned assets and war reserve material.On the MotionMotion Rejected38⁠–⁠59YeaYea
Feb 4, 2009HR1To reduce income taxes for all working taxpayers.On the MotionMotion Rejected37⁠–⁠60NayYea (against)
Feb 4, 2009HR1To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend for 2009 the 1993 income tax increase on Social Security benefits, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected39⁠–⁠57Not VotingYea
Feb 4, 2009HR1To prohibit the applicability of Buy American requirements in the Act to the utilization of funds provided by the Act.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected31⁠–⁠65Not VotingYea
Feb 5, 2009HR1In the nature of a substitute.On the MotionMotion Rejected40⁠–⁠57YeaYea
Feb 5, 2009HR1To provide greater accountability of taxpayers' dollars by curtailing congressional earmarking and requiring disclosure of lobbying by recipients of Federal funds.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected32⁠–⁠65YeaYea
Feb 5, 2009HR1To allow the free exercise of religion at institutions of higher education that receive funding under section 803 of division A.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected43⁠–⁠54YeaYea
Feb 5, 2009HR1In the nature of a substitute.On the MotionMotion Rejected35⁠–⁠62NayYea (against)
Feb 5, 2009HR1In the nature of a substitute.On the MotionMotion Rejected37⁠–⁠60NayYea (against)
Feb 5, 2009HR1To require the use of competitive procedures to award contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements funded under this Act.On the MotionMotion Rejected1⁠–⁠96Yea
Feb 6, 2009HR1To ensure that taxpayer money is not lost on wasteful and non-stimulative projects.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to73⁠–⁠24Yea
Feb 6, 2009HR1To require the use of competitive procedures to award contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements funded under this Act.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to97⁠–⁠0Yea
Feb 6, 2009HR1To limit wasteful spending, to fund a systematic program of foreclosure prevention, to be administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected39⁠–⁠57YeaYea
Feb 6, 2009HR1To provide the same temporary increase in the FMAP for all States and to permit States to choose the period through June 2011 for receiving the increase.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected47⁠–⁠49YeaYea
Feb 6, 2009HR1To improve provisions relating to energy tax incentives and provisions relating manufacturing tax incentives for energy property.On the MotionMotion Agreed to80⁠–⁠16Yea
Feb 6, 2009HR1Prohibiting direct or indirect use of funds to fund the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected45⁠–⁠51YeaYea
Feb 6, 2009HR1To temporarily increase the limitations on offsetting ordinary income with capital losses and to strike the 5-year carry back of general business credits.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected41⁠–⁠55YeaYea
Feb 6, 2009HR1No Statement of Purpose on File.On the MotionMotion Rejected35⁠–⁠61NayYea (against)
Feb 9, 2009HR1In the nature of a substitute.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to61⁠–⁠36NayNay
Feb 10, 2009HR1In the nature of a substitute.On the MotionMotion Agreed to61⁠–⁠37NayNay
Feb 10, 2009HR1A bill making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed61⁠–⁠37NayNay
Feb 11, 2009PN6511William J. Lynn, III, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of DefenseOn the NominationNomination Confirmed93⁠–⁠4Yea
Feb 13, 2009HR1A bill making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to60⁠–⁠38NayNay
Feb 13, 2009HR1A bill making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.On the Conference ReportConference Report Agreed to60⁠–⁠38NayNay
Feb 24, 2009S160A bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat in the House of Representatives.On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedCloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to62⁠–⁠34YeaNay (against)
Feb 24, 2009PN6418Hilda L. Solis, of California, to be Secretary of LaborOn the NominationNomination Confirmed80⁠–⁠17Yea
Feb 25, 2009S160A bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat in the House of Representatives.On the Point of OrderPoint of Order Not Well Taken36⁠–⁠62NayYea (against)
Feb 25, 2009S160In the nature of a substitute.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected7⁠–⁠91Nay
Feb 26, 2009S160To provide for the retrocession of the District of Columbia to the State of Maryland, and for other purposes.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected30⁠–⁠67NayYea (against)
Feb 26, 2009S160To encourage and promote diversity in communication media ownership, and to ensure that the public airwaves are used in the public interest.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to57⁠–⁠41NayNay
Feb 26, 2009S160To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to87⁠–⁠11Yea
Feb 26, 2009S160To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to62⁠–⁠36YeaYea
Feb 26, 2009S160A bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat in the House of Representatives.On Passage of the BillBill Passed61⁠–⁠37YeaNay (against)
Mar 3, 2009HR1105In the nature of a substitute.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected32⁠–⁠63YeaYea
Mar 3, 2009HR1105A bill making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected33⁠–⁠61YeaYea
Mar 3, 2009HR1105A bill making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected40⁠–⁠55YeaYea
Mar 4, 2009HR1105To require the use of competitive procedures to award contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements funded under this Act.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected38⁠–⁠57YeaYea
Mar 4, 2009HR1105To provide funds for the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act from funds already provided for the Weed and Seed Program.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected37⁠–⁠58YeaYea
Mar 4, 2009HR1105To prohibit funding for congressional earmarks for wasteful and parochial pork projects.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected34⁠–⁠61NayYea (against)
Mar 4, 2009HR1105To prohibit taxpayer dollars from being earmarked to 14 clients of a lobbying firm under Federal investigation for making campaign donations in exchange for political favors for the group's clients.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected43⁠–⁠52NayYea (against)
Mar 5, 2009HR1105To require that amounts appropriated for the United Nations Population Fund are not used by organizations which support coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected39⁠–⁠55YeaYea
Mar 5, 2009HR1105To modify a provision relating to the repromulgation of final rules by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected42⁠–⁠52YeaYea
Mar 5, 2009HR1105To provide that no funds may be made available to make any assessed contribution or voluntary payment of the United Nations if the United Nations implements or imposes any taxation on any United States persons.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected43⁠–⁠51YeaYea
Mar 5, 2009HR1105To provide funding for the Emergency Fund for Indian Safety and Health, with an offset.On the MotionMotion Rejected26⁠–⁠68NayYea (against)
Mar 5, 2009HR1105To prohibit the expenditure of amounts made available under this Act in a contract with any company that has a business presence in Iran's energy sector.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected41⁠–⁠53YeaYea
Mar 9, 2009HR1105To prohibit the use of funds provided in the bill.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected32⁠–⁠63YeaYea
Mar 9, 2009HR1105To require a report on counter-smuggling efforts in Gaza.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected34⁠–⁠61NayYea (against)
Mar 9, 2009HR1105To require the Secretary of State to certify that funds made available for reconstruction efforts in Gaza will not be diverted to Hamas or entities controlled by Hamas.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected39⁠–⁠56NayYea (against)
Mar 9, 2009HR1105To prohibit the use of funds to modify certain HIV/AIDS funding formulas.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected42⁠–⁠53YeaYea
Mar 10, 2009HR1105To prevent collection of excessive contingency legal fees by lawyers hired to protect the public interest.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected32⁠–⁠64YeaYea
Mar 10, 2009HR1105To prohibit the use of funds to implement an Executive Order relating to employee notice of rights under Federal labor laws.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected38⁠–⁠59NayYea (against)
Mar 10, 2009HR1105To prohibit the use of funds by the Federal Communications Commission to repromulgate the Fairness Doctrine.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected47⁠–⁠50YeaYea
Mar 10, 2009HR1105To extend the pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation established in title IV of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1966 for 6 years.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to50⁠–⁠47NayNay
Mar 10, 2009HR1105To strike the restrictions on the District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected39⁠–⁠58YeaYea
Mar 10, 2009HR1105To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to52⁠–⁠45NayNay
Mar 10, 2009HR1105A bill making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to62⁠–⁠35NayNay
Mar 12, 2009PN68David W. Ogden, of Virginia, to be Deputy Attorney GeneralOn the NominationNomination Confirmed65⁠–⁠28YeaNay (against)
Mar 12, 2009PN71Thomas John Perrelli, of Virginia, to be Associate Attorney GeneralOn the NominationNomination Confirmed72⁠–⁠20YeaNay (against)
Mar 16, 2009HR146A bill to establish a battlefield acquisition grant program for the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to73⁠–⁠21YeaNay (against)
Mar 18, 2009PN649Ronald Kirk, of Texas, to be United States Trade Representative, with the rank of AmbassadorOn the NominationNomination Confirmed92⁠–⁠5Yea
Mar 18, 2009HR146To ensure that the general public has full access to our national parks and to promote the health and safety of all visitors and employees of the National Park Service.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to79⁠–⁠19Yea
Mar 18, 2009HR146To provide for the future energy needs of the United States and eliminate restrictions on the development of renewable energy.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to65⁠–⁠33YeaNay (against)
Mar 18, 2009HR146To prohibit the use of eminent domain and to ensure that no American has their property forcibly taken from them by authorities granted under this Act.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to63⁠–⁠35YeaNay (against)
Mar 19, 2009HR146To require Federal agencies to determine on an annual basis the quantity of land that is owned by each Federal agency and the cost to taxpayers of the ownership of the land.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to58⁠–⁠39NayNay
Mar 19, 2009HR146To prohibit funding for congressional earmarks for wasteful and parochial pork projects.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to70⁠–⁠27YeaNay (against)
Mar 19, 2009HR146An act to designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed77⁠–⁠20Yea
Mar 19, 2009PN67Elena Kagan, of Massachusetts, to be Solicitor General of the United StatesOn the NominationNomination Confirmed61⁠–⁠31NayNay
Mar 23, 2009HR1388A bill to reauthorize and reform the national service laws.On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedCloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to74⁠–⁠14Yea
Mar 25, 2009PN80David S. Kris, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attorney GeneralOn the NominationNomination Confirmed97⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 25, 2009HR1388To increase the borrowing authority of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected48⁠–⁠49YeaYea
Mar 25, 2009HR1388To clarify that nonprofit organizations assisted under the Nonprofit Capacity Building Program include certain crisis pregnancy centers, and organizations that serve battered women or victims of rape or incest.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to56⁠–⁠41NayNay
Mar 26, 2009HR1388To express the sense of the Senate regarding the Federal income tax charitable giving.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to56⁠–⁠41NayNay
Mar 26, 2009HR1388To express the sense of the Senate regarding the Federal income tax deduction for charitable giving.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected48⁠–⁠49YeaYea
Mar 26, 2009HR1388To prohibit ACORN, or organizations affiliated or co-located with ACORN, from receiving assistance under this Act.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to53⁠–⁠43NayNay
Mar 26, 2009HR1388A bill entitled "The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, an Act to reauthorize and reform the national service laws."On Passage of the BillBill Passed79⁠–⁠19Yea
Mar 31, 2009SCONRES13To require that certain legislation relating to clean energy technologies not increase electricity or gasoline prices or increase the overall burden on consumers.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to54⁠–⁠43NayNay
Mar 31, 2009SCONRES13To amend the deficit-neutral reserve fund for climate change legislation to require that such legislation does not increase electricity or gasoline prices.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to89⁠–⁠8Yea
Mar 31, 2009SCONRES13To prohibit the consideration of any budget resolution, or amendment thereto, or conference report thereon, that shows an increase in the public debt, for the period of the current fiscal year through the next 10 years, equal to or greater than the debt accumulated from 1789 to January 20, 2009.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected43⁠–⁠54YeaYea
Apr 1, 2009SCONRES13To create runaway debt point of order against consideration of a budget resolution that projects the ratio of public debt to GDP for any fiscal year in excess of 90% to ensure the continued viability of US dollar and prevent doubling or tripling the debt burden on future generations.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected43⁠–⁠55YeaYea
Apr 1, 2009SCONRES13To restore the budget discipline of the Federal Government by freezing nondefense discretionary spending for fiscal years 2010 and 2011, and limiting the growth of nondefense discretionary spending to one percent annually for fiscal years 2012, 2013, and 2014.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected40⁠–⁠58YeaYea
Apr 1, 2009SCONRES13To protect middle-income taxpayers from tax increases by providing a point of order against legislation that increase taxes on them, including taxes that arise, directly or indirectly, from Federal revenues derived from climate change or similar legislation.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to98⁠–⁠0Yea
Apr 1, 2009SCONRES13To protect small businesses from higher taxes.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to82⁠–⁠16Nay
Apr 1, 2009SCONRES13To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to address our Nations long term fiscal problems.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected44⁠–⁠54YeaYea
Apr 1, 2009SCONRES13To protect the fiscal discipline on discretionary spending exercised by the reported budget resolution by extending the resolution's discretionary spending limits to exactly the same level as already assumed in the resolution to make sure that debt is not increased further than contemplated by this budget resolution as a result of subsequent budget resolution or appropriation bills.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected43⁠–⁠55YeaYea
Apr 1, 2009SCONRES13Relative to a deficit-neutral reserve fund to invest in clean energy and preserve the environment.On the MotionMotion Rejected42⁠–⁠56NayNay
Apr 1, 2009SCONRES13To prohibit the use of reconciliation in the Senate for climate change legislation involving a cap and trade system.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to67⁠–⁠31YeaYea
Apr 1, 2009SCONRES13To protect all patients by prohibiting the use of data obtained from comparative effectiveness research to deny coverage of items or services under Federal health care programs and to ensure that comparative effectiveness research accounts for advancements in genomics and personalized medicine, the unique needs of health disparity populations, and differences in the treatment response and the treatment preferences of patients.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected44⁠–⁠54YeaYea
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To require certain higher-income beneficiaries enrolled in the Medicare prescription drug benefit to pay higher premiums, as is currently required for physicians' services and outpatient services, and as proposed in the budget of the United States Government most recently submitted by the President.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected39⁠–⁠58YeaYea
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13In the nature of a substitute.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected38⁠–⁠60YeaYea
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To provide for enhanced oversight of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System concerning the use of emergency economic assistance.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to96⁠–⁠2Yea
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To require information from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System about the use of emergency economic assistance.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to59⁠–⁠39Nay
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.On the Motion to RecommitMotion to Recommit Rejected43⁠–⁠55YeaYea
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To provide for the expenditure of the remaining Troubled Asset Relief Program funds for the benefit of consumers.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to56⁠–⁠42YeaNay (against)
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To end $272 billion in spending on bailouts under TARP and reduce record deficits and levels of debt.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected28⁠–⁠70NayYea (against)
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To protect middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to65⁠–⁠33YeaYea
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund for outer Continental Shelf oil and natural gas leasing revenues.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected37⁠–⁠60NayYea (against)
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To add a deficit-neutral reserve fund for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers afterschool program.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to89⁠–⁠9Nay
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To protect charitable giving by ensuring that organizations that provide important religious, educational, cultural, health care, and environmental services are not negatively impacted by changes to the Federal income tax deduction for charitable donations.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to94⁠–⁠3Yea
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To ensure that millions of middle-income families do not face an alternative minimum tax increase in 2013 and 2014 and that the budget resolution reflects that result.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected40⁠–⁠58NayYea (against)
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To provide for a deficit-neutral reserve fund to establish a national usury law, and for other purposes.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected31⁠–⁠67NayNay
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To modify the authorization for climate change legislation.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to73⁠–⁠25YeaNay (against)
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To protect workers from significant job loss by providing a point of order against climate change or similar legislation that raises Federal revenues to such an extent that it causes significant job loss in manufacturing- or coal-dependent U.S. regions such as the Midwest, Great Plains or South.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to54⁠–⁠44YeaYea
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To save the American taxpayer over $150,000,000,000 by adjusting spending levels beyond fiscal year 2010 to compensate for spending from the stimulus bill in the corresponding fiscal years.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected42⁠–⁠56YeaYea
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To increase transparency by requiring five days of public review of legislation before passage by the Senate.On the MotionMotion Rejected46⁠–⁠52YeaYea
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To ensure that law abiding Amtrak passengers are allowed to securely transport firearms in their checked baggage.On the MotionMotion Agreed to63⁠–⁠35YeaYea
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To create a deficit-neutral reserve fund for estate tax relief.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to51⁠–⁠48YeaYea
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To provide that no additional estate tax relief beyone that which is already assumed in this resolution, which protects over 99.7 percent of estates from the estate tax, shall be allowed under any deficit-neutral reserve fund unless an equal amount of aggregate tax relief is also provided to Americans earning less than $100,000 per year.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to56⁠–⁠43NayNay
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To prevent taxpayer-funded bailouts for auto manufacturers.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected31⁠–⁠66NayYea (against)
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To implement President Obama's earmark reforms.On the MotionMotion Rejected28⁠–⁠69NayYea (against)
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To provide for a point of order against any appropriations bill that fails fully fund the construction of the Southwest border fence.On the MotionMotion Rejected36⁠–⁠61NayYea (against)
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to protect small and home businesses from the burdensome and impractical requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected39⁠–⁠58YeaYea
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To protect the freedom of conscience for patients and the right of health care providers to serve patients without violating their moral and religious convictions.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected41⁠–⁠56YeaYea
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13To require States to implement drug testing programs for applicants for and recipients of assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, which would encourage healthy, drug-free families instead of encouraging dependent behavior or on-going drug abuse.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected18⁠–⁠79Nay
Apr 2, 2009SCONRES13An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.On the Concurrent ResolutionConcurrent Resolution Agreed to55⁠–⁠43NayNay
Apr 20, 2009PN115Tony West, of California, to be an Assistant Attorney GeneralOn the NominationNomination Confirmed82⁠–⁠4Yea
Apr 20, 2009PN88Lanny A. Breuer, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Attorney GeneralOn the NominationNomination Confirmed88⁠–⁠0Yea
Apr 20, 2009PN89Christine Anne Varney, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Attorney GeneralOn the NominationNomination Confirmed87⁠–⁠1Yea
Apr 20, 2009PN171Christopher R. Hill, of Rhode Island, to be Ambassador to the Republic of IraqOn the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to73⁠–⁠17Yea
Apr 21, 2009PN171Christopher R. Hill, of Rhode Island, to be Ambassador to the Republic of IraqOn the NominationNomination Confirmed73⁠–⁠23YeaNay (against)
Apr 22, 2009S386To modify the definition of the term "obligation".On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to94⁠–⁠1Yea
Apr 22, 2009S386To establish the Financial Markets Commission, and for other purposes.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to92⁠–⁠4Yea
Apr 23, 2009S386To limit the amount that may be deducted from proceeds due to the United States under the False Claims Act for purposes of compensating private intervenors to the greater of $50,000,000 or 300 percent of the expenses and costs of the intervenor.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected31⁠–⁠61NayYea (against)
Apr 23, 2009SCONRES13An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.On the MotionMotion Agreed to57⁠–⁠37Not VotingNay
Apr 23, 2009SCONRES13An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.On the MotionMotion Agreed to66⁠–⁠28Not Voting
Apr 23, 2009SCONRES13An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.On the MotionMotion Rejected40⁠–⁠54Not VotingYea
Apr 23, 2009SCONRES13An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.On the MotionMotion Rejected38⁠–⁠56NayYea (against)
Apr 23, 2009SCONRES13An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.On the MotionMotion Agreed to84⁠–⁠9Nay
Apr 23, 2009SCONRES13An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.On the MotionMotion Agreed to79⁠–⁠14Yea
Apr 23, 2009SCONRES13An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.On the MotionMotion Agreed to63⁠–⁠30YeaYea
Apr 27, 2009S386A bill to improve enforcement of mortgage fraud, securities fraud, financial institution fraud, and other frauds related to federal assistance and relief programs, for the recovery of funds lost to these frauds, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to84⁠–⁠4Not Voting
Apr 28, 2009S386A bill to improve enforcement of mortgage fraud, securities fraud, financial institution fraud, and other frauds related to federal assistance and relief programs, for the recovery of funds lost to these frauds, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed92⁠–⁠4Yea
Apr 28, 2009PN188Kathleen Sebelius, of Kansas, to be Secretary of Health and Human ServicesOn the NominationNomination Confirmed65⁠–⁠31YeaNay (against)
Apr 29, 2009SCONRES13An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.On the Conference ReportConference Report Agreed to53⁠–⁠43NayNay
Apr 30, 2009S896To prevent mortgage foreclosures and preserve home values.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected45⁠–⁠51NayNay
Apr 30, 2009PN178Thomas L. Strickland, of Colorado, to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and WildlifeOn the NominationNomination Confirmed89⁠–⁠2Yea
May 4, 2009S896To authorize and remove impediments to the repayment of funds received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected39⁠–⁠53YeaYea
May 4, 2009S896To provide that the primary and foundational responsibility of the Federal Housing Administration shall be to safeguard and preserve the solvency of the Administration.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected36⁠–⁠56NayYea (against)
May 5, 2009S896To address safe harbor for certain servicers.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected31⁠–⁠63NayYea (against)
May 5, 2009S896To require the Secretary of the Treasury to use any amounts repaid by a financial institution that is a recipient of assistance under the Troubled Assets Relief Program to reduce the authorization level under the TARP.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected47⁠–⁠48YeaYea
May 5, 2009S896Of a perfecting nature.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to96⁠–⁠0Yea
May 5, 2009S896To prohibit the use of Troubled Asset Relief Program funds for the purchase of common stock, and for other purposes.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected36⁠–⁠59YeaYea
May 6, 2009S896To protect the interests of bona fide tenants in the case of any foreclosure on any dwelling or residential real property, and for other purposes.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to57⁠–⁠39NayNay
May 6, 2009S896To establish a pilot program for the expedited disposal of Federal real property.On the MotionMotion Rejected50⁠–⁠46YeaYea
May 6, 2009S896To amend chapter 7 of title 31, United States Code, to provide the Comptroller General additional audit authorities relating to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to95⁠–⁠1Yea
May 6, 2009S896A bill to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.On Passage of the BillBill Passed91⁠–⁠5Yea
May 7, 2009S454A bill to improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weapon systems, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed93⁠–⁠0Yea
May 7, 2009PN185R. Gil Kerlikowske, of Washington, to be Director of National Drug Control PolicyOn the NominationNomination Confirmed91⁠–⁠1Yea
May 12, 2009HR627To protect innocent Americans from violent crime in national parks and refuges.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to67⁠–⁠29YeaYea
May 13, 2009PN139David J. Hayes, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the InteriorOn the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Rejected57⁠–⁠39NayNay
May 13, 2009HR627To specify acceptable forms of identification for the opening of credit card accounts.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected28⁠–⁠65YeaYea
May 13, 2009HR627To establish a national consumer credit usury rate.On the MotionMotion Rejected33⁠–⁠60Not VotingNay
May 13, 2009HR627To enhance public knowledge regarding the national debt by requiring the publication of the facts about the national debt on IRS instructions, Federal websites, and in new legislation.On the MotionMotion Rejected59⁠–⁠35YeaYea
May 19, 2009HR627In the nature of a substitute.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to92⁠–⁠2Yea
May 19, 2009HR627A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed90⁠–⁠5Yea
May 19, 2009PN653Gary Gensler, of Maryland, to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for a term expiring April 13, 2012On the NominationNomination Confirmed88⁠–⁠6Not Voting
May 20, 2009HR2346To prohibit funding to transfer, release, or incarcerate detainees detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to or within the United States.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to90⁠–⁠6Yea
May 20, 2009S454A bill to improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weapon systems, and for other purposes.On the Conference ReportConference Report Agreed to95⁠–⁠0Yea
May 20, 2009HR2346To limit the release of detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, pending a report on the prisoner population at the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to92⁠–⁠3Yea
May 20, 2009HR2346To express the sense of the Senate on consultation with State and local governments in the transfer to the United States of detainees at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to94⁠–⁠0Yea
May 21, 2009HR2346A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to94⁠–⁠1Yea
May 21, 2009HR2346To strike the provisions relating to increased funding for the International Monetary Fund.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected30⁠–⁠64NayYea (against)
May 21, 2009HR2346A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed86⁠–⁠3Yea
Jun 2, 2009HR1256To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority to regulate tobacco products, to amend title 5, United States Code, to make certain modifications in the Thrift Savings Plan, the Civil Service Retirement System, and the Federal Employees' Retirement System, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to84⁠–⁠11Yea
Jun 8, 2009HR1256In the nature of a substitute.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to61⁠–⁠30NayNay
Jun 9, 2009HR1256In the nature of a substitute.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected36⁠–⁠60YeaYea
Jun 10, 2009HR1256To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority to regulate tobacco products, to amend title 5, United States Code, to make certain modifications in the Thrift Savings Plan, the Civil Service Retirement System, and the Federal Employees' Retirement System, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to67⁠–⁠30NayNay
Jun 11, 2009HR1256To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority to regulate tobacco products, to amend title 5, United States Code, to make certain modifications in the Thrift Savings Plan, the Civil Service Retirement System, and the Federal Employees' Retirement System, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed79⁠–⁠17Yea
Jun 16, 2009S1023A bill to establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise promote leisure, business, and scholarly travel to the United States.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to90⁠–⁠3Yea
Jun 18, 2009HR2346A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to60⁠–⁠36YeaNay (against)
Jun 18, 2009HR2346A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.On the Conference ReportConference Report Agreed to91⁠–⁠5Yea
Jun 22, 2009S1023Of a perfecting nature.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Rejected53⁠–⁠34Not VotingNay
Jun 24, 2009PN225Harold Hongju Koh, of Connecticut, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of StateOn the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to65⁠–⁠31YeaNay (against)
Jun 25, 2009PN225Harold Hongju Koh, of Connecticut, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of StateOn the NominationNomination Confirmed62⁠–⁠35YeaNay (against)
Jun 25, 2009HR2918A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to65⁠–⁠31YeaNay (against)
Jul 6, 2009HR2918To strike the earmark for the Durham Museum in Omaha, Nebraska.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected31⁠–⁠61NayYea (against)
Jul 6, 2009HR2918In the nature of a substitute.On the Point of OrderPoint of Order Not Sustained70⁠–⁠23YeaNay (against)
Jul 6, 2009HR2918A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed67⁠–⁠25YeaNay (against)
Jul 7, 2009HR2892To eliminate the appropriation for the Over-the-Road Bus Security Assistance, as recommended by the Administration.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected47⁠–⁠51NayYea (against)
Jul 8, 2009HR2892To make the pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation for aliens permanent and to improve verification of immigration status of employees.On the MotionMotion Rejected44⁠–⁠53NayNay
Jul 8, 2009HR2892To require the completion of at least 700 miles of reinforced fencing along the southwest border by December 31, 2010.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to54⁠–⁠44NayYea (against)
Jul 8, 2009HR2892To require grants for Emergency Operations Centers and financial assistance for the predisaster mitigation program to be awarded without regard to earmarks.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected38⁠–⁠60NayYea (against)
Jul 8, 2009HR2892To strike the provision relating to the Loran-C signal, as recommended by the Administration.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected37⁠–⁠61NayYea (against)
Jul 9, 2009HR2892To strike the earmark for the City of Whitefish Emergency Operations Center.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected36⁠–⁠59NayYea (against)
Jul 9, 2009HR2892To strike the appropriation for the Advanced Training Center.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected35⁠–⁠61NayYea (against)
Jul 9, 2009HR2892To prevent funds from being used to prevent individuals from importing prescription drugs under certain circumstances.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to55⁠–⁠36NayNay
Jul 9, 2009HR2892To prohibit certain funds from being used for certain efforts.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to67⁠–⁠24YeaNay (against)
Jul 9, 2009HR2892To prohibit no bid contracts by requiring the use of competitive procedures to award contracts and grants funded under this Act.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected31⁠–⁠60NayYea (against)
Jul 9, 2009HR2892To increase funding for firefighter assistance grants and recruitment and retention grants.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected32⁠–⁠58NayNay
Jul 9, 2009HR2892A bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed84⁠–⁠6Yea
Jul 13, 2009PN387Robert M. Groves, of Michigan, to be Director of the CensusOn the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to76⁠–⁠15Not Voting
Jul 16, 2009S1390To prevent duplication in the Federal government.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected29⁠–⁠62NayYea (against)
Jul 16, 2009S1390To clarify that the amendment shall not be construed or applied to infringe on First Amendment rights.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to78⁠–⁠13Yea
Jul 16, 2009S1390To provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to63⁠–⁠28YeaNay (against)
Jul 20, 2009S1390To prohibit assault or battery of a United States serviceman on account of the military service of the United States serviceman or status as a serviceman.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to92⁠–⁠0Yea
Jul 21, 2009S1390To strike $1,750,000,000 in Procurement, Air Force funding for F-22A aircraft procurement, and to restore operation and maintenance, military personnel, and other funding in divisions A and B that was reduced in order to authorize such appropriation.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to58⁠–⁠40YeaNay (against)
Jul 21, 2009S1390To provide authority to increase Army active-duty end strengths for fiscal year 2010 as well as fiscal year 2011 and 2012.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to93⁠–⁠1Yea
Jul 22, 2009S1390To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to allow citizens who have concealed carry permits from the State in which they reside to carry concealed firearms in another State that grants concealed carry permits, if the individual complies with the laws of the State.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected58⁠–⁠39NayYea (against)
Jul 22, 2009S1390To express the sense of the Senate that the United States should fully enforce existing sanctions, and should explore additional sanctions, with respect to North Korea and to require a review to determine whether North Korea should be re-listed as a state sponsor of terrorism.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to66⁠–⁠31YeaNay (against)
Jul 22, 2009S1390To express the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of State should redesignate North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected43⁠–⁠54YeaYea
Jul 23, 2009S1390To provide for the continued development of a competitive propulsion system for the Joint Strike Fighter program and additional amounts, with an offset, for UH-1Y/AH-1Z rotary wing aircraft and Joint Strike Fighter program management reserves.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected38⁠–⁠59Yea
Jul 23, 2009S1390To repeal the sunset of authority to provide fire resistant rayon fiber for the production of uniforms from foreign sources.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected40⁠–⁠54YeaYea
Jul 23, 2009S1390An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed87⁠–⁠7Yea
Jul 28, 2009HR3183To prohibit the use of funds to carry out any project or site-specific location identified in the committee report unless the project is specifically authorized or to carry out an unauthorized appropriation.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected25⁠–⁠72NayYea (against)
Jul 29, 2009HR3183To limit disbursement of additional funds under the Troubled Asset Relief Program to certain automobile manufacturers, to impose fiduciary duties on the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to shareholders of such automobile manufacturers, to require the issuance of shares of common stock to eligible taxpayers which represent the common stock holdings of the United States Government in such automobile manufacturers, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected38⁠–⁠59NayYea (against)
Jul 29, 2009HR3183To reduce the appropriation for Departmental Administration of the Department of Energy so that the Department can set an example for all Americans by reducing unnecessary energy usage.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected35⁠–⁠62NayYea (against)
Jul 29, 2009HR3183To provide requirements regarding the authority of the Department of Energy to enter into certain contracts.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to79⁠–⁠18Yea
Jul 29, 2009HR3183To prohibit no bid contracts by requiring the use of competitive procedures to award contracts and grants funded under this Act.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected26⁠–⁠71NayYea (against)
Jul 29, 2009HR3183A bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed85⁠–⁠9Yea
Jul 30, 2009HR3357To temporarily protect the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected42⁠–⁠55YeaYea
Jul 30, 2009HR3357To offset the appropriation of funds to replenish the Unemployment Trust Fund with unobligated nonveterans funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected41⁠–⁠56YeaYea
Jul 30, 2009HR3357To repeal a certain provision of the SAFETEA-LU.On the MotionMotion Rejected34⁠–⁠63YeaYea
Jul 30, 2009HR3357To restore sums to the Highway Trust Fund.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected40⁠–⁠57YeaYea
Jul 30, 2009HR3357A bill to restore sums to the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to71⁠–⁠26YeaNay (against)
Jul 30, 2009HR3357A bill to restore sums to the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed79⁠–⁠17Yea
Aug 3, 2009HR2997In the nature of a substitute.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to83⁠–⁠11Yea
Aug 3, 2009HR2997To strike a setaside for certain grants authorized under the Rural Electrification Act.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected41⁠–⁠55YeaYea
Aug 4, 2009HR2997To strike a provision relating to certain watershed and flood prevention operations.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected27⁠–⁠70Nay
Aug 4, 2009HR2997To support the proposal of the President to eliminate funding in the bill for digital conversion efforts of the Department of Agriculture that are duplicative of existing Federal efforts.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected37⁠–⁠60NayYea (against)
Aug 4, 2009HR2997A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected32⁠–⁠65NayYea (against)
Aug 4, 2009HR2997To modify the amount made available for the Farm Service Agency.On the MotionMotion Agreed to60⁠–⁠37NayNay
Aug 4, 2009HR2997A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed80⁠–⁠17Yea
Aug 6, 2009PN506Sonia Sotomayor, of New York, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United StatesOn the NominationNomination Confirmed68⁠–⁠31YeaNay (against)
Aug 6, 2009HR3435To limit the provision of vouchers to individuals with adjusted gross incomes of less than $50,000 or joint filers with adjusted gross incomes of less than $75,000.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to65⁠–⁠32YeaNay (against)
Aug 6, 2009HR3435In the nature of a substitute.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected40⁠–⁠57NayYea (against)
Aug 6, 2009HR3435To protect the generations of tomorrow from paying for new cars today.On the MotionMotion Rejected46⁠–⁠51NayYea (against)
Aug 6, 2009HR3435To provide assistance to charities and families in need.On the MotionMotion Rejected41⁠–⁠56NayYea (against)
Aug 6, 2009HR3435To provide for a date certain for termination of the Troubled Asset Relief Program.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected41⁠–⁠56NayYea (against)
Aug 6, 2009HR3435To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an income tax credit for certain home purchases, and to transfer to the Treasury unobligated funds made available by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in the amount of the reduction in revenue resulting from such credit.On the MotionMotion Rejected47⁠–⁠50YeaYea
Aug 6, 2009HR3435A bill making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program.On the MotionMotion Agreed to60⁠–⁠37YeaNay (against)
Aug 6, 2009HR3435A bill making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program.On Passage of the BillBill Passed60⁠–⁠37YeaNay (against)
Sep 8, 2009S1023Of a perfecting nature.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to80⁠–⁠19Yea
Sep 9, 2009S1023A bill to establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise promote leisure, business, and scholarly travel to the United States.On Passage of the BillBill Passed79⁠–⁠19Yea
Sep 9, 2009PN323Cass R. Sunstein, of Massachusetts, to be Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and BudgetOn the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to63⁠–⁠35YeaNay (against)
Sep 10, 2009PN323Cass R. Sunstein, of Massachusetts, to be Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and BudgetOn the NominationNomination Confirmed57⁠–⁠40YeaNay (against)
Sep 14, 2009HR3288Prohibiting use of funds to fund the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to83⁠–⁠7Yea
Sep 15, 2009HR3288To provide that all amounts in the bill provided for congressional earmarks shall be made available for NextGen and NextGen programs.On the MotionMotion Agreed to68⁠–⁠26YeaNay (against)
Sep 16, 2009HR3288To remove an unnecessary and burdensome mandate on the States, by allowing them to opt out of a provision that requires States to spend 10 percent of their surface transportation funds on enhancement projects such as road-kill reduction and highway beautification.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected39⁠–⁠59NayYea (against)
Sep 16, 2009HR3288To fully provide for the critical surface transportation needs of the United States by prohibiting funds from being used on lower-priority projects, such as transportation museums.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected41⁠–⁠57YeaYea
Sep 16, 2009HR3288To permit Amtrak passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to68⁠–⁠30YeaYea
Sep 16, 2009HR3288To affirm the continuing existence of the community service requirements under section 12(c) of the United States Housing Act of 1937.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to73⁠–⁠25Yea
Sep 16, 2009HR3288To prohibit the use of stimulus funds for self-congratulatory signage that allows lawmakers to promote their spending of taxpayer dollars on stimulus projects.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected45⁠–⁠52YeaYea
Sep 16, 2009HR3288A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected33⁠–⁠64NayYea (against)
Sep 17, 2009HR3288To prohibit the use of funds for households that include convicted drug dealing or domestic violence offenders or members of violent gangs that occupy rebuilt public housing in New Orleans.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected34⁠–⁠62NayYea (against)
Sep 17, 2009HR3288To limit the use of funds for the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected43⁠–⁠53NayYea (against)
Sep 17, 2009HR3288To prohibit the use of funds to carry out the Brownsfields Economic Development Initiative program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected37⁠–⁠60NayYea (against)
Sep 17, 2009HR3288A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected34⁠–⁠64NayYea (against)
Sep 17, 2009HR3288A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed73⁠–⁠25YeaNay (against)
Sep 17, 2009PN263Gerard E. Lynch, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second CircuitOn the NominationNomination Confirmed94⁠–⁠3Yea
Sep 17, 2009HR2996Prohibiting use of funds to fund the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to85⁠–⁠11Yea
Sep 22, 2009HR2996To support the participation of the Smithsonian Institution in activities under the Civil Rights History Project Act of 2009.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to95⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 22, 2009HR2996To prohibit the use of appropriated funds for the Des Moines Art Center in the State of Iowa.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected27⁠–⁠70NayYea (against)
Sep 22, 2009HR2996A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to61⁠–⁠36YeaNay (against)
Sep 23, 2009HR2996A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to56⁠–⁠42NayNay
Sep 23, 2009HR2996To strike the earmarks for the Save America's Treasure program and to provide criteria for the distribution of grants under that program.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to72⁠–⁠26YeaNay (against)
Sep 24, 2009HR2996To ensure that the Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change (commonly known as the "White House Climate Change Czar") is not directing actions of departments and agencies funded by this Act.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to57⁠–⁠41NayNay
Sep 24, 2009HR2996A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to64⁠–⁠34YeaNay (against)
Sep 24, 2009HR2996To help preserve America's national parks and other public land treasures by reducing maintenance backlogs that threaten the health and safety of visitors.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to79⁠–⁠19Yea
Sep 24, 2009HR2996A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed77⁠–⁠21Yea
Sep 29, 2009PN681Jeffrey L. Viken, of South Dakota, to be United States District Judge for the District of South DakotaOn the NominationNomination Confirmed99⁠–⁠0Yea
Sep 30, 2009HR2918A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to61⁠–⁠39YeaNay (against)
Sep 30, 2009HR2918A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to61⁠–⁠39NayNay
Sep 30, 2009HR2918A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the Conference ReportConference Report Agreed to62⁠–⁠38YeaNay (against)
Sep 30, 2009HR3326To strike amounts available for procurement of C-17 aircraft in excess of the amount requested by the President in the budget for fiscal year 2010 and to make such amounts available instead for operation and maintenance in accordance with amounts requested by the President in that budget and for Operation and Maintenance, Army, for overseas contingent operations.On the MotionMotion Rejected34⁠–⁠64Yea
Oct 1, 2009HR3326Relating to hearings on strategy and resources with respect to Afghanistan and Pakistan.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to60⁠–⁠39YeaNay (against)
Oct 1, 2009HR3326To provide for testimony before Congress on the additional forces and resources required to meet United States objectives with respect to Afghanistan and Pakistan.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected40⁠–⁠59YeaYea
Oct 6, 2009PN261Thomas E. Perez, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attorney GeneralOn the NominationNomination Confirmed72⁠–⁠22YeaNay (against)
Oct 6, 2009HR3326To prohibit the use of funds for the Center on Climate Change and National Security of the Central Intelligence Agency.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected38⁠–⁠60YeaYea
Oct 6, 2009HR3326To prohibit the use of funds for any Federal contract with Halliburton Company, KBR, Inc., any of their subsidiaries or affiliates, or any other contracting party if such contractor or a subcontractor at any tier under such contract requires that employees or independent contractors sign mandatory arbitration clauses regarding certain claims.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to68⁠–⁠30YeaNay (against)
Oct 6, 2009HR3326To limit the early retirement of tactical aircraft.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to91⁠–⁠7Yea
Oct 6, 2009HR3326To ensure transparency and accountability by providing that each member of Congress and the Secretary of Defense has the ability to review $1,500,000,000 in taxpayer funds allocated to the National Guard and Reserve components of the Armed Forces.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected28⁠–⁠70NayYea (against)
Oct 6, 2009HR3326To restore $166,000,000 for the Armed Forces to prepare for and conduct combat operations, by eliminating low-priority congressionally directed spending items for all operations and maintenance accounts.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected25⁠–⁠73NayYea (against)
Oct 6, 2009HR3326To strike amounts available for procurement of C-17 aircraft in excess of the amount requested by the President in the budget for fiscal year 2010.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected30⁠–⁠68Yea
Oct 6, 2009HR3326To provide full and open competition for congressionally directed spending items.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to77⁠–⁠21Yea
Oct 6, 2009HR3326To strike funding for the MARIAH Hypersonic Wind Tunnel Development Program.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected43⁠–⁠55YeaYea
Oct 6, 2009HR3326A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed93⁠–⁠7Yea
Oct 7, 2009HR2847To prohibit funds from being used in contravention of section 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to61⁠–⁠38YeaNay (against)
Oct 8, 2009HR2847To eliminate funding for Public Telecommunications Facilities, Planning and Construction.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected33⁠–⁠64Not VotingYea
Oct 8, 2009HR2997A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the Conference ReportConference Report Agreed to76⁠–⁠22YeaNay (against)
Oct 8, 2009HR2847A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the Motion to RecommitMotion to Recommit Rejected33⁠–⁠65YeaYea
Oct 13, 2009HR2847A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Rejected56⁠–⁠38NayNay
Oct 14, 2009HR3183A bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to79⁠–⁠17Yea
Oct 15, 2009HR3183A bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the Conference ReportConference Report Agreed to80⁠–⁠17Yea
Oct 20, 2009HR2892A bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the Conference ReportConference Report Agreed to79⁠–⁠19Yea
Oct 21, 2009PN716Roberto A. Lange, of South Dakota, to be United States District Judge for the District of South DakotaOn the NominationNomination Confirmed100⁠–⁠0Yea
Oct 21, 2009S1776A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the update under the Medicare physician fee schedule for years beginning with 2010 and to sunset the application of the sustainable growth rate formula, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Rejected47⁠–⁠53NayNay
Oct 22, 2009HR2647To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military retirees, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to64⁠–⁠35YeaNay (against)
Oct 22, 2009HR2647To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military retirees, and for other purposes.On the Conference ReportConference Report Agreed to68⁠–⁠29YeaNay (against)
Oct 27, 2009PN715Irene Cornelia Berger, of West Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of West VirginiaOn the NominationNomination Confirmed97⁠–⁠0Yea
Oct 27, 2009HR3548A bill to amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary availability of certain additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to87⁠–⁠13Yea
Oct 29, 2009HR2996A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to60⁠–⁠40NayNay
Oct 29, 2009HR2996A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the Conference ReportConference Report Agreed to72⁠–⁠28YeaNay (against)
Nov 2, 2009HR3548In the nature of a substitute.On the MotionMotion Agreed to85⁠–⁠2Yea
Nov 4, 2009HR3548A bill to amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary availability of certain additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to97⁠–⁠1Yea
Nov 4, 2009HR3548A bill to amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary availability of certain additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed98⁠–⁠0Yea
Nov 5, 2009HR2847A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to60⁠–⁠39NayNay
Nov 5, 2009HR2847To redirect funding of the National Science Foundation toward practical scientific researchOn the AmendmentAmendment Rejected36⁠–⁠62YeaYea
Nov 5, 2009HR2847To reduce waste and abuse at the Department of Commerce.On the MotionMotion Rejected42⁠–⁠57NayYea (against)
Nov 5, 2009HR2847To prohibit the use of funds for the prosecution in Article III courts of the United States of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to54⁠–⁠45NayNay
Nov 5, 2009HR2847To provide additional funds for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program by reducing corporate welfare programs.On the MotionMotion Rejected32⁠–⁠67NayYea (against)
Nov 5, 2009HR2847A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed71⁠–⁠28YeaNay (against)
Nov 5, 2009PN557Ignacia S. Moreno, of New York, to be an Assistant Attorney GeneralOn the NominationNomination Confirmed93⁠–⁠0Not Voting
Nov 9, 2009PN262Andre M. Davis, of Maryland, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth CircuitOn the NominationNomination Confirmed72⁠–⁠16Yea
Nov 9, 2009PN680Charlene Edwards Honeywell, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of FloridaOn the NominationNomination Confirmed88⁠–⁠0Yea
Nov 16, 2009HR3082To require public disclosure of certain reports.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to93⁠–⁠0Yea
Nov 16, 2009HR3082A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected24⁠–⁠69NayYea (against)
Nov 17, 2009HR3082To increase by $50,000,000 the amount available for the Department of Veterans Affairs for minor construction projects for the purpose of converting unused Department of Veterans Affairs structures into housing with supportive services for homeless veterans, and to provide an offset.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to98⁠–⁠1Yea
Nov 17, 2009HR3082To prohibit the use of funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act to construct or modify a facility in the United States or its territories to permanently or temporarily hold any individual held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to57⁠–⁠43NayNay
Nov 17, 2009HR3082A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed100⁠–⁠0Yea
Nov 17, 2009PN187David F. Hamilton, of Indiana, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh CircuitOn the MotionMotion Agreed to70⁠–⁠29NayNay
Nov 19, 2009PN187David F. Hamilton, of Indiana, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh CircuitOn the NominationNomination Confirmed59⁠–⁠39NayNay
Nov 19, 2009S1963To transfer funding for the United Nations contributions to offset costs of providing assistance to family caregivers of disabled veterans.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected32⁠–⁠66NayYea (against)
Nov 19, 2009S1963A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide assistance to caregivers of veterans, to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed98⁠–⁠0Yea
Nov 21, 2009HR3590A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to60⁠–⁠39Not VotingNay
Dec 1, 2009PN841Jacqueline H. Nguyen, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of CaliforniaOn the NominationNomination Confirmed97⁠–⁠0Yea
Dec 3, 2009HR3590To clarify provisions relating to first dollar coverage for preventive services for women.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to61⁠–⁠39NayNay
Dec 3, 2009HR3590To ensure patients receive doctor recommendations for preventive health services, including mammograms and cervical cancer screening, without interference from government or insurance company bureaucrats.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected41⁠–⁠59YeaYea
Dec 3, 2009HR3590To protect and improve guaranteed Medicare benefits.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to100⁠–⁠0Yea
Dec 3, 2009HR3590A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected42⁠–⁠58YeaYea
Dec 4, 2009HR3590To promote fiscal responsibility by protecting the Social Security surplus and CLASS program savings in this Act.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to98⁠–⁠0Yea
Dec 4, 2009HR3590To eliminate new entitlement programs and limit the government control over the health care of American families.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected51⁠–⁠47YeaYea
Dec 4, 2009HR3590To ensure that there is no reduction or elimination of any benefits guaranteed by law to participants in Medicare Advantage plans.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to97⁠–⁠1Yea
Dec 4, 2009HR3590A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected41⁠–⁠57YeaYea
Dec 5, 2009HR3590To protect home health benefits.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to96⁠–⁠0Yea
Dec 5, 2009HR3590A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected41⁠–⁠53YeaYea
Dec 6, 2009HR3590To modify the limit on excessive remuneration paid by certain health insurance providers to set the limit at the same levels as the salary of the President of the United States.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected56⁠–⁠42NayNay
Dec 6, 2009HR3590Relative to limitation on amount of attorneys contingency fees.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected32⁠–⁠66YeaYea
Dec 7, 2009HR3590To require the Secretary to provide information regarding enrollee satisfaction with qualified health plans offered through an Exchange through the Internet portal.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to98⁠–⁠0Yea
Dec 7, 2009HR3590To prevent Medicare from being raided for new entitlements and to use Medicare savings to save Medicare.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected43⁠–⁠56YeaYea
Dec 8, 2009HR3590To prohibit the use of Federal funds for abortions.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to54⁠–⁠45NayNay
Dec 8, 2009HR3590A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected42⁠–⁠57YeaYea
Dec 10, 2009HR3288A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the Motion to ProceedMotion to Proceed Agreed to56⁠–⁠43NayNay
Dec 11, 2009HR3288A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to60⁠–⁠36NayNay
Dec 12, 2009HR3288A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to60⁠–⁠34NayNay
Dec 13, 2009HR3288A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the Conference ReportConference Report Agreed to57⁠–⁠35Not VotingNay
Dec 15, 2009HR3590To protect middle class families from tax increases.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to97⁠–⁠1Yea
Dec 15, 2009HR3590A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected45⁠–⁠54YeaYea
Dec 15, 2009HR3590To provide for the importation of prescription drugs.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected51⁠–⁠48NayYea (against)
Dec 15, 2009HR3590To provide for the importation of prescription drugs.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected56⁠–⁠43Yea
Dec 16, 2009HR3590A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to56⁠–⁠41NayNay
Dec 17, 2009HR3326A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to59⁠–⁠38NayNay
Dec 18, 2009HR3326A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to63⁠–⁠33NayNay
Dec 19, 2009HR3326A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to63⁠–⁠35NayNay
Dec 19, 2009HR3326A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to63⁠–⁠35NayNay
Dec 19, 2009HR3326A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to88⁠–⁠10Yea
Dec 21, 2009HR3590To improve the bill.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to60⁠–⁠40NayNay
Dec 22, 2009HR3590To change the enactment date.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to60⁠–⁠39NayNay
Dec 22, 2009HR3590To improve the bill.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to60⁠–⁠39NayNay
Dec 22, 2009HR3590In the nature of a substitute.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to60⁠–⁠39NayNay
Dec 23, 2009HR3590In the nature of a substitute.On the Point of OrderPoint of Order Not Well Taken39⁠–⁠60YeaYea
Dec 23, 2009HR3590In the nature of a substitute.On the MotionMotion Agreed to55⁠–⁠44NayNay
Dec 23, 2009HR3590In the nature of a substitute.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to57⁠–⁠42NayNay
Dec 23, 2009HR3590In the nature of a substitute.On the Point of OrderPoint of Order Not Well Taken39⁠–⁠60YeaYea
Dec 23, 2009HR3590In the nature of a substitute.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to53⁠–⁠46NayNay
Dec 23, 2009HR3590In the nature of a substitute.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to60⁠–⁠39NayNay
Dec 23, 2009HR3590An act entitled The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to60⁠–⁠39NayNay
Dec 24, 2009HR3590An act entitled The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.On Passage of the BillBill Passed60⁠–⁠39NayNay
Dec 24, 2009HR4314A bill to permit continued financing of Government operations.On Passage of the BillBill Passed60⁠–⁠39YeaNay (against)
Jan 20, 2010PN635Beverly Baldwin Martin, of Georgia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh CircuitOn the NominationNomination Confirmed97⁠–⁠0Yea
Jan 21, 2010HJRES45To terminate authority under the Troubled Asset Relief Program, and for other purposes.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected53⁠–⁠45YeaYea
Jan 25, 2010PN1077Rosanna Malouf Peterson, of Washington, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of WashingtonOn the NominationNomination Confirmed89⁠–⁠0Yea
Jan 26, 2010HJRES45To protect Social Security.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to97⁠–⁠0Yea
Jan 26, 2010HJRES45To establish a Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action, to assure the long-term fiscal stability and economic security of the Federal Government of the United States, and to expand future prosperity and growth for all Americans.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected53⁠–⁠46YeaNay (against)
Jan 26, 2010HJRES45To rescind $120 billion in Federal spending by consolidating duplicative government programs, cutting wasteful Washington spending, and returning billions of dollars of unspent money.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to94⁠–⁠0Not Voting
Jan 26, 2010HJRES45To rescind $120 billion in Federal spending by consolidating duplicative government programs, cutting wasteful Washington spending, and returning billions of dollars of unspent money.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected46⁠–⁠48Not VotingYea
Jan 26, 2010HJRES45To rescind $120 billion in Federal spending by consolidating duplicative government programs, cutting wasteful Washington spending, and returning billions of dollars of unspent money.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected33⁠–⁠61Not VotingYea
Jan 26, 2010HJRES45To rescind $120 billion in Federal spending by consolidating duplicative government programs, cutting wasteful Washington spending, and returning billions of dollars of unspent money.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected37⁠–⁠57Not VotingYea
Jan 28, 2010HJRES45To establish a Commission on Congressional Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected51⁠–⁠49YeaYea
Jan 28, 2010HJRES45To reduce the deficit by establishing 5-year discretionary spending caps.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected56⁠–⁠44YeaYea
Jan 28, 2010HJRES45To reimpose statutory pay-as-you-go.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to60⁠–⁠40NayNay
Jan 28, 2010HJRES45In the nature of a substitute.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to60⁠–⁠40NayNay
Jan 28, 2010HJRES45A joint resolution increasing the statutory limit on the public debt.On the Joint ResolutionJoint Resolution Passed60⁠–⁠39NayNay
Jan 28, 2010PN959Ben S. Bernanke, of New Jersey, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four yearsOn the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to77⁠–⁠23Yea
Jan 28, 2010PN959Ben S. Bernanke, of New Jersey, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four yearsOn the NominationNomination Confirmed70⁠–⁠30Yea
Feb 1, 2010PN319M. Patricia Smith, of New York, to be Solicitor for the Department of LaborOn the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to60⁠–⁠32NayNay
Feb 4, 2010PN319M. Patricia Smith, of New York, to be Solicitor for the Department of LaborOn the NominationNomination Confirmed60⁠–⁠37Not VotingNay
Feb 4, 2010PN393Martha N. Johnson, of Maryland, to be Administrator of General ServicesOn the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to82⁠–⁠16Yea
Feb 4, 2010PN393Martha N. Johnson, of Maryland, to be Administrator of General ServicesOn the NominationNomination Confirmed96⁠–⁠0Yea
Feb 9, 2010PN634Joseph A. Greenaway, Jr., of New Jersey, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third CircuitOn the NominationNomination Confirmed84⁠–⁠0Yea
Feb 9, 2010PN1351Craig Becker, of Illinois, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2014On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Rejected52⁠–⁠33NayNay
Feb 22, 2010HR2847A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to62⁠–⁠30YeaNay (against)
Feb 24, 2010HR2847In the nature of a substitute.On the MotionMotion Agreed to62⁠–⁠34YeaNay (against)
Feb 24, 2010HR2847A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to70⁠–⁠28YeaNay (against)
Feb 25, 2010HR1299A bill to make technical corrections to the laws affecting certain administrative authorities of the United States Capitol Police, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to76⁠–⁠20YeaNay (against)
Feb 25, 2010HR1299A bill to make technical corrections to the laws affecting certain administrative authorities of the United States Capitol Police, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected38⁠–⁠58YeaYea
Feb 25, 2010HR1299A bill to make technical corrections to the laws affecting certain administrative authorities of the United States Capitol Police, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to78⁠–⁠18Yea
Mar 2, 2010PN937Barbara Milano Keenan, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth CircuitOn the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to99⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 2, 2010PN937Barbara Milano Keenan, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth CircuitOn the NominationNomination Confirmed99⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 2, 2010HR4691In the nature of a substitute.On the MotionMotion Rejected43⁠–⁠53YeaYea
Mar 2, 2010HR4691A bill to provide a temporary extension of certain programs, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed78⁠–⁠19Yea
Mar 3, 2010HR4213To create additional tax relief for businesses, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected38⁠–⁠61NayYea (against)
Mar 3, 2010HR4213To improve the bill.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to54⁠–⁠45NayNay
Mar 3, 2010HR4213To provide an emergency benefit of $250 to seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities in 2010 to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment for such year, to provide an offset using unobligated stimulus funds, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected38⁠–⁠59NayYea (against)
Mar 3, 2010HR4213To provide an emergency benefit of $250 to seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities in 2010 to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment for such year, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected47⁠–⁠50NayNay
Mar 3, 2010HR4213To offset the cost of the bill.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to56⁠–⁠41NayNay
Mar 3, 2010HR4213To provide additional offsets.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to61⁠–⁠36YeaNay (against)
Mar 3, 2010HR4213In the nature of a substitute.On the MotionMotion Agreed to60⁠–⁠37NayNay
Mar 4, 2010HR4213To provide for a 6-month employee payroll tax rate cut, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected44⁠–⁠56NayYea (against)
Mar 4, 2010HR4213To provide Federal reimbursement to State and local governments for a limited sales, use, and retailers' occupation tax holiday, and to offset the cost of such reimbursements.On the MotionMotion Rejected22⁠–⁠78NayYea (against)
Mar 4, 2010HR4213To reduce the deficit by establishing discretionary spending caps.On the MotionMotion Rejected59⁠–⁠41YeaYea
Mar 4, 2010PN1128William M. Conley, of Wisconsin, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of WisconsinOn the NominationNomination Confirmed99⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 9, 2010HR4213To require the Senate to be transparent with taxpayers about spending.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to100⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 9, 2010HR4213To extend the TANF Emergency Fund through fiscal year 2011 and to provide funding for summer employment for youth.On the MotionMotion Rejected55⁠–⁠45NayNay
Mar 9, 2010HR4213In the nature of a substitute.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to66⁠–⁠34YeaNay (against)
Mar 10, 2010HR4213A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to66⁠–⁠33YeaNay (against)
Mar 10, 2010HR4213A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed62⁠–⁠36YeaNay (against)
Mar 15, 2010HR2847A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to61⁠–⁠30Not VotingNay
Mar 16, 2010HR1586To establish an earmark moratorium for fiscal years 2010 and 2011.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to68⁠–⁠29YeaNay (against)
Mar 16, 2010HR1586To provide for the rescission of unused transportation earmarks and to establish a general reporting requirement for any unused earmarks.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to87⁠–⁠11Nay
Mar 16, 2010HR1586To clarify application requirements relating to the coastal impact assistance program.On the MotionMotion Rejected41⁠–⁠57YeaYea
Mar 16, 2010HR1586To reauthorize the DC opportunity scholarship program.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected42⁠–⁠55YeaYea
Mar 17, 2010HR2847A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to63⁠–⁠34YeaNay (against)
Mar 17, 2010HR2847A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to68⁠–⁠29YeaNay (against)
Mar 17, 2010PN1061O. Rogeriee Thompson, of Rhode Island, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First CircuitOn the NominationNomination Confirmed98⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 18, 2010HR1586To reduce the deficit by establishing discretionary spending caps.On the MotionMotion Rejected56⁠–⁠40YeaYea
Mar 18, 2010HR1586To reduce the deficit by establishing discretionary spending caps.On the MotionMotion Rejected27⁠–⁠70Nay
Mar 18, 2010HR1586To reduce the deficit by establishing discretionary spending caps for non-security spending.On the MotionMotion Rejected41⁠–⁠56NayYea (against)
Mar 18, 2010HR1586To prohibit earmarks in years in which there is a deficit.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected26⁠–⁠70NayYea (against)
Mar 22, 2010HR1586An act to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed93⁠–⁠0Yea
Mar 23, 2010HR4872An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010 (S. Con. Res. 13).On the Motion to AdjournMotion to Adjourn Agreed to57⁠–⁠39NayNay
Mar 23, 2010HR4872An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010 (S. Con. Res. 13).On the Motion to ProceedMotion to Proceed Agreed to56⁠–⁠40NayNay
Mar 24, 2010HR4872To prevent Medicare from being used for new entitlements and to use Medicare savings to save Medicare.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to56⁠–⁠42NayNay
Mar 24, 2010HR4872To eliminate the sweetheart deals for Tennessee, Hawaii, Louisiana, Montana, Connecticut, and frontier States.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to54⁠–⁠43NayNay
Mar 24, 2010HR4872An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010 (S. Con. Res. 13).On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to56⁠–⁠43NayNay
Mar 24, 2010HR4872An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010 (S. Con. Res. 13).On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to58⁠–⁠41NayNay
Mar 24, 2010HR4872To ensure that Americans can keep the coverage they have by keeping premiums affordable.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to57⁠–⁠41NayNay
Mar 24, 2010HR4872To make sure the President, Cabinet Members, all White House Senior staff and Congressional Committee and Leadership Staff are purchasing health insurance through the health insurance exchanges established by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.On the MotionMotion Rejected43⁠–⁠56YeaYea
Mar 24, 2010HR4872An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010 (S. Con. Res. 13).On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to58⁠–⁠41NayNay
Mar 24, 2010HR4872To enroll Members of Congress in the Medicaid program.On the MotionMotion Rejected40⁠–⁠59YeaYea
Mar 24, 2010HR4872An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010 (S. Con. Res. 13).On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to56⁠–⁠42NayNay
Mar 24, 2010HR4872To reduce the cost of providing federally funded prescription drugs by eliminating fraudulent payments and prohibiting coverage of Viagra for child molesters and rapists and for drugs intended to induce abortion.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to57⁠–⁠42NayNay
Mar 24, 2010HR4872To protect the right of States to opt out of a Federal health care takeover.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to58⁠–⁠41NayNay
Mar 24, 2010HR4872To improve the bill by waiving the $40,000 penalty on hiring previously unemployed individuals.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to58⁠–⁠41NayNay
Mar 24, 2010HR4872To ensure that no State experiences a net job loss as a result of the enactment of the SAFRA Act.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to55⁠–⁠43NayNay
Mar 24, 2010HR4872To repeal the CLASS Act.On the MotionMotion Rejected43⁠–⁠55YeaYea
Mar 24, 2010HR4872An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010 (S. Con. Res. 13).On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to52⁠–⁠46NayNay
Mar 24, 2010HR4872To strike the medical device tax.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to56⁠–⁠42NayNay
Mar 24, 2010HR4872To exclude pediatric devices for persons with disabilities from the medical device tax.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to57⁠–⁠41NayNay
Mar 24, 2010HR4872To protect access for America's wounded warriors.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to54⁠–⁠44NayNay
Mar 24, 2010HR4872To provide for a long-term fix to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula in order to improve access for Medicare beneficiaries.On the MotionMotion Rejected42⁠–⁠56YeaYea
Mar 24, 2010HR4872To protect the integrity of Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense health care programs for veterans, active-duty service members, their families, widows and widowers, and orphans who have sacrificed in defense of our Nation.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to54⁠–⁠44NayNay
Mar 24, 2010HR4872To repeal the government takeover of health care.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to58⁠–⁠39NayNay
Mar 24, 2010HR4872To protect Medicare beneficiary access to hospital care in rural areas from recommendations by the Independent Payment Advisory Board.On the MotionMotion Rejected42⁠–⁠54YeaYea
Mar 25, 2010HR4872An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010 (S. Con. Res. 13).On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to59⁠–⁠37NayNay
Mar 25, 2010HR4872To allow individuals to elect to opt out of the Medicare part A benefits.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to61⁠–⁠36YeaNay (against)
Mar 25, 2010HR4872To provide a temporary extension of certain programs.On the MotionMotion Rejected40⁠–⁠56YeaYea
Mar 25, 2010HR4872To protect the democratic process and the right of the people of the District of Columbia to define marriage.On the MotionMotion Rejected36⁠–⁠59Not VotingYea
Mar 25, 2010HR4872To repeal the limitation on itemized medical expense deductions.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to55⁠–⁠40Not VotingNay
Mar 25, 2010HR4872To repeal the sunset on marriage penalty relief and to make the election to deduct State and local sales taxes permanent.On the MotionMotion Rejected40⁠–⁠55Not VotingYea
Mar 25, 2010HR4872To increase women's access to breast cancer screenings.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to56⁠–⁠39Not VotingNay
Mar 25, 2010HR4872To improve access to pro bono care for medically underserved or indigent individuals by providing limited medical liability protections.On the MotionMotion Rejected40⁠–⁠55YeaYea
Mar 25, 2010HR4872To help protect Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans.On the MotionMotion Rejected45⁠–⁠53YeaYea
Mar 25, 2010HR4872To ensure that Americans are not require to pay for the health benefits for those here illegally by requiring the use of an effective eligibility verification system, consistent with existing law for other federal health related programs, and to also maintain the current, and well-established requirement of law, that legal immigrants should not become a "public charge" or burden to the American taxpayers, to reduce the cost of this bill, and to reduce the deficit and for other purposes.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to55⁠–⁠43NayNay
Mar 25, 2010HR4872To ensure that health care reform reduces health care costs for American families, small businesses, and taxpayers.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to58⁠–⁠40NayNay
Mar 25, 2010HR4872To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicare beneficiary access to physicians, eliminate sweetheart deals for frontier States, and ensure equitable reimbursement under the Medicare program for all rural states.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to53⁠–⁠45NayNay
Mar 25, 2010HR4872To index tax thresholds imposed under the legislation to prevent the government from using inflation to impose those taxes on individuals currently making less than $200,000 and families making less than $250,000.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to56⁠–⁠42NayNay
Mar 25, 2010HR4872To prevent the new government entitlement program from further increasing an unsustainable deficit.On the MotionMotion Rejected39⁠–⁠56YeaYea
Mar 25, 2010HR4872An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010 (S. Con. Res. 13).On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to56⁠–⁠43NayNay
Mar 25, 2010HR4872To strike the penalty for failure to comply with the individual mandate.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to58⁠–⁠40NayNay
Mar 25, 2010HR4872To provide an inflation adjustment for the additional hospital insurance tax on high-income taxpayers.On the MotionMotion Rejected42⁠–⁠57YeaYea
Mar 25, 2010HR4872To strike the 2-year limitation on the small business tax credit for taxable years after the Exchanges open.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to55⁠–⁠43NayNay
Mar 25, 2010HR4872To give States incentives to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse in their Medicaid programs.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to57⁠–⁠41NayNay
Mar 25, 2010HR4872An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010 (S. Con. Res. 13).On Passage of the BillBill Passed56⁠–⁠43NayNay
Mar 25, 2010S3153A bill to provide a fully offset temporary extension of certain programs so as not to increase the deficit, and for other purposes.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to59⁠–⁠40NayNay
Mar 25, 2010HR4851A bill to provide a temporary extension of certain programs, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to58⁠–⁠35NayNay
Mar 25, 2010HCONRES257A concurrent resolution providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses.On the Concurrent ResolutionConcurrent Resolution Agreed to49⁠–⁠39NayNay
Apr 12, 2010HR4851A bill to provide a temporary extension of certain programs, and for other purposes.On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedCloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to60⁠–⁠34YeaNay (against)
Apr 14, 2010HR4851In the nature of a substitute.On the MotionMotion Rejected58⁠–⁠40YeaNay (against)
Apr 14, 2010HR4851To pay for the full cost of extending additional unemployment insurance and other Federal programs by rescinding unspent federal funds not obligated for any purpose.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to51⁠–⁠46NayNay
Apr 14, 2010HR4851In the nature of a substitute.On the MotionMotion Agreed to60⁠–⁠40YeaNay (against)
Apr 15, 2010HR4851To pay for the full cost of extending additional unemployment insurance and other Federal programs.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to50⁠–⁠48NayNay
Apr 15, 2010HR4851To pay for the full cost of extending additional unemployment insurance and other Federal programs.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to53⁠–⁠45NayNay
Apr 15, 2010HR4851Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Value Added Tax is a massive tax increase that will cripple families on fixed income and only further push back America's economic recovery and the Senate opposes a Value Added Tax.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to85⁠–⁠13Nay
Apr 15, 2010HR4851In the nature of a substitute.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to60⁠–⁠38YeaNay (against)
Apr 15, 2010HR4851A bill to provide a temporary extension of certain programs, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed59⁠–⁠38YeaNay (against)
Apr 19, 2010PN224Lael Brainard, of the District of Columbia, to be an Under Secretary of the TreasuryOn the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to84⁠–⁠10Yea
Apr 20, 2010PN224Lael Brainard, of the District of Columbia, to be an Under Secretary of the TreasuryOn the NominationNomination Confirmed78⁠–⁠19Yea
Apr 20, 2010PN228Marisa J. Demeo, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen yearsOn the NominationNomination Confirmed66⁠–⁠32YeaNay (against)
Apr 21, 2010PN1379Christopher H. Schroeder, of North Carolina, to be an Assistant Attorney GeneralOn the NominationNomination Confirmed72⁠–⁠24YeaNay (against)
Apr 21, 2010PN909Thomas I. Vanaskie, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third CircuitOn the NominationNomination Confirmed77⁠–⁠20YeaNay (against)
Apr 22, 2010PN1060Denny Chin, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second CircuitOn the NominationNomination Confirmed98⁠–⁠0Yea
Apr 26, 2010S3217An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Rejected57⁠–⁠41NayNay
Apr 26, 2010S3217An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to50⁠–⁠31Not VotingNay
Apr 27, 2010S3217An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected57⁠–⁠41NayNay
Apr 28, 2010S3217An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected56⁠–⁠42NayNay
May 5, 2010PN1341Gloria M. Navarro, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for the District of NevadaOn the NominationNomination Confirmed98⁠–⁠0Yea
May 5, 2010PN1246Nancy D. Freudenthal, of Wyoming, to be United States District Judge for the District of WyomingOn the NominationNomination Confirmed96⁠–⁠1Yea
May 5, 2010S3217To prohibit taxpayers from ever having to bail out the financial sector.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to96⁠–⁠1Yea
May 5, 2010S3217To improve the bill.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to93⁠–⁠5Yea
May 6, 2010S3217To require the Corporation to amend the definition of the term "assessment base".On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to98⁠–⁠0Yea
May 6, 2010S3217To establish a Division of Consumer Financial Protection within the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected38⁠–⁠61YeaYea
May 6, 2010S3217An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to61⁠–⁠33Not VotingNay
May 6, 2010S3217To amend the definition of the term "financial company" for purposes of limits on nondesposit liabilities.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected35⁠–⁠59NayYea (against)
May 6, 2010S3217To impose leverage and liability limits on bank holding companies and financial companies.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected33⁠–⁠61NayNay
May 11, 2010S3217To require the non-partisan Government Accountability Office to conduct an independent audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System that does not interfere with monetary policy, to let the American people know the names of the recipients of over $2,000,000,000,000 in taxpayer assistance from the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to96⁠–⁠0Yea
May 11, 2010S3217To address availability of information concerning the meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee, and for other purposes.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected37⁠–⁠62NayYea (against)
May 11, 2010S3217To require the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a study on ending the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and reforming the housing finance system.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to63⁠–⁠36YeaNay (against)
May 11, 2010S3217To provide for enhanced regulation of, and to establish a term certain for the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to provide conditions for continued operation of such enterprises, to provide for the wind down of such operations and the dissolution of such enterprises, and to address budgetary treatment of such enterprises.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected43⁠–⁠56YeaYea
May 12, 2010S3217To prohibit certain payments to loan originators and to require verification by lenders of the ability of consumers to repay loans.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to63⁠–⁠36NayNay
May 12, 2010S3217To provide for a study of the asset-backed securitization process and for residential mortgage underwriting standards.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected42⁠–⁠57YeaYea
May 12, 2010S3217To maintain the role of the Board of Governors as the supervisor of holding companies and State member banks.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to91⁠–⁠8Yea
May 12, 2010S3217To implement regulatory oversight of the swap markets, to improve regulator's access to information about all swaps, to encourage clearing while preventing concentration of inadequately hedged risks in central clearinghouses and ensuring that corporate end users can continue to hedge their unique business risks, and to improve market transparency.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected39⁠–⁠59YeaYea
May 12, 2010S3217To establish a specific consumer protection liaison for service members and their families, and for other purposes.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to98⁠–⁠1Yea
May 13, 2010S3217To instruct the Securities and Exchange Commission to establish a self-regulatory organization to assign credit rating agencies to provide initial credit ratings.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to64⁠–⁠35NayNay
May 13, 2010S3217To remove statutory references to credit rating agencies.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to61⁠–⁠38YeaYea
May 13, 2010S3217To provide an orderly and transparent bankruptcy process for non-bank financial institutions and prohibit bailout authority.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected42⁠–⁠58YeaYea
May 13, 2010S3217To ensure that the fees that small businesses and other entities are charged for accepting debit cards are reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred, and to limit payment card networks from imposing anti-competitive restrictions on small businesses and other entities that accept payment cards.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to64⁠–⁠33NayNay
May 13, 2010S3217To provide for increased Congressional oversight through a sunset of the authority created under title X related to the creation of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected40⁠–⁠55YeaYea
May 17, 2010S3217To limit further bailouts of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to enhance the regulation and oversight of such enterprises, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected47⁠–⁠46YeaYea
May 17, 2010S3217To protect United States taxpayers from paying for the bailouts of foreign governments.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to94⁠–⁠0Yea
May 18, 2010S3217To prohibit taxpayer bailouts of fiscally irresponsible State and local governments.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected47⁠–⁠50YeaYea
May 18, 2010S3217To address the applicability of certain State authorities with respect to national banks, and for other purposes.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected43⁠–⁠55YeaYea
May 18, 2010S3217To address the applicability and preservation of certain State authorities, and for other purposes.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to80⁠–⁠18Yea
May 18, 2010S3217To ban naked credit default swaps and for other purposes.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to57⁠–⁠38Not VotingYea
May 18, 2010S3217To provide for the independence of Inspectors General of certain designated Federal entities, and for other purposes.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to75⁠–⁠21Not Voting
May 19, 2010S3217In the nature of a substitute.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Rejected57⁠–⁠42NayNay
May 19, 2010S3217To restore to the States the right to protect consumers from usurious lenders.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected35⁠–⁠60NayNay
May 20, 2010S3217In the nature of a substitute.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to60⁠–⁠40NayNay
May 20, 2010S3217In the nature of a substitute.On the MotionMotion Agreed to60⁠–⁠39NayNay
May 20, 2010HR4173A bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed59⁠–⁠39NayNay
May 24, 2010HR4173A bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to60⁠–⁠30YeaYea
May 24, 2010HR4173A bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to87⁠–⁠4Yea
May 27, 2010HR4899To provide for National Guard support to secure the southern land border of the United States.On the MotionMotion Rejected51⁠–⁠46NayYea (against)
May 27, 2010HR4899To appropriate $200,000,000 to increase resources for the Department of Justice and the Judiciary to address illegal crossings of the Southwest border, with an offset.On the MotionMotion Rejected54⁠–⁠44YeaYea
May 27, 2010HR4899To make appropriations to improve border security, with an offset from unobligated appropriations under division A of Public Law 111-5.On the MotionMotion Rejected54⁠–⁠43YeaYea
May 27, 2010HR4899To require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected18⁠–⁠80Nay
May 27, 2010HR4899To pay for the costs of supplemental spending by reducing waste, inefficiency, and unnecessary spending within the Federal Government.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to53⁠–⁠45NayNay
May 27, 2010HR4899To pay for the costs of supplemental spending by reducing Congress' own budget and disposing of unneeded Federal property and uncommitted Federal funds.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to50⁠–⁠47YeaNay (against)
May 27, 2010HR4899Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to69⁠–⁠29NayNay
May 27, 2010HR4899Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected45⁠–⁠52NayYea (against)
May 27, 2010HR4899To prohibit the imposition of fines and liability under certain final rules of the Environmental Protection Agency.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to60⁠–⁠37YeaYea
May 27, 2010HR4899To allow unobligated balances in the Construction, Major Projects account to be utilized for major medical facility projects of the Department of Veterans Affairs otherwise authorized by law.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to60⁠–⁠35NayNay
May 27, 2010HR4899To strike section 901, relating to the transfer of amounts to the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected37⁠–⁠58YeaYea
May 27, 2010HR4899Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed67⁠–⁠28NayNay
Jun 7, 2010PN1362Audrey Goldstein Fleissig, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of MissouriOn the NominationNomination Confirmed90⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 7, 2010PN1363Lucy Haeran Koh, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of CaliforniaOn the NominationNomination Confirmed90⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 9, 2010HR4213To provide for the extension of dependent coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.On the MotionMotion Rejected57⁠–⁠42NayNay
Jun 9, 2010HR4213To exempt pediatric medical devices from the medical device tax, and for other purposes.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to55⁠–⁠44NayNay
Jun 9, 2010HR4213To establish 3 year discretionary spending caps.On the MotionMotion Rejected57⁠–⁠41YeaYea
Jun 9, 2010HR4213To increase transparency regarding debt instruments of the United States held by foreign governments, to assess the risks to the United States of such holdings, and for other purposes.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to58⁠–⁠41NayNay
Jun 9, 2010HR4213To increase transparency regarding debt instruments of the United States held by foreign governments, to assess the risks to the United States of such holdings, and for other purposes.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Failed38⁠–⁠61NayNay
Jun 10, 2010SJRES26A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.On the Motion to ProceedMotion to Proceed Rejected47⁠–⁠53YeaYea
Jun 15, 2010PN1364Tanya Walton Pratt, of Indiana, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of IndianaOn the NominationNomination Confirmed95⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 15, 2010PN1129Brian Anthony Jackson, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of LouisianaOn the NominationNomination Confirmed96⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 15, 2010HR4213To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate big oil and gas company tax loopholes, and to use the resulting increase in revenues to reduce the deficit and to invest in energy efficiency and conservation.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected35⁠–⁠61NayNay
Jun 15, 2010HR4213To ensure that any new revenues to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund will be used for the purposes of the fund and not used as a budget gimmick to offset deficit spending.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected48⁠–⁠49YeaYea
Jun 15, 2010HR4213To establish the Office of the Homeowner Advocate for purposes of addressing problems with the Home Affordable Modification Program.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to63⁠–⁠33NayNay
Jun 16, 2010HR4213In the nature of a substitute.On the MotionMotion Rejected45⁠–⁠52NayNay
Jun 16, 2010HR4213To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the time for closing on a principal residence eligible for the first-time homebuyer credit.On the AmendmentAmendment Agreed to60⁠–⁠37NayNay
Jun 16, 2010HR4213To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the time for closing on a principal residence eligible for the first-time homebuyer credit.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected45⁠–⁠52YeaYea
Jun 17, 2010HR4213Of a perfecting nature.On the MotionMotion Rejected41⁠–⁠57YeaYea
Jun 17, 2010HR4213In the nature of a substitute.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Rejected56⁠–⁠40NayNay
Jun 21, 2010PN1434Mark A. Goldsmith, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of MichiganOn the NominationNomination Confirmed89⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 21, 2010PN1435Marc T. Treadwell, of Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of GeorgiaOn the NominationNomination Confirmed89⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 23, 2010HR4213A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to57⁠–⁠40YeaNay (against)
Jun 23, 2010HR4213In the nature of a substitute.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to56⁠–⁠40NayNay
Jun 24, 2010HR2194A bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran.On the Conference ReportConference Report Agreed to99⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 24, 2010HR4213A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Rejected57⁠–⁠41NayNay
Jun 28, 2010PN1473Gary Scott Feinerman, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of IllinoisOn the NominationNomination Confirmed80⁠–⁠0Not Voting
Jun 29, 2010HR5297An act to create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to make capital investments in eligible institutions in order to increase the availability of credit for small businesses, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposesOn the MotionMotion Agreed to66⁠–⁠33YeaNay (against)
Jun 30, 2010PN1873Gen. David H. Petraeus, in the Army, to be GeneralOn the NominationNomination Confirmed99⁠–⁠0Yea
Jun 30, 2010HR4213A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Rejected58⁠–⁠38NayNay
Jul 12, 2010PN1474Sharon Johnson Coleman, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of IllinoisOn the NominationNomination Confirmed86⁠–⁠0Yea
Jul 15, 2010HR4173A bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to60⁠–⁠38NayNay
Jul 15, 2010HR4173A bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to60⁠–⁠39NayNay
Jul 15, 2010HR4173A bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.On the Conference ReportConference Report Agreed to60⁠–⁠39NayNay
Jul 20, 2010HR4213A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to60⁠–⁠40NayNay
Jul 21, 2010HR4213A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected42⁠–⁠56YeaYea
Jul 21, 2010HR4213A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected49⁠–⁠49YeaYea
Jul 21, 2010HR4213A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected54⁠–⁠44YeaYea
Jul 21, 2010HR4213A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected39⁠–⁠59NayYea (against)
Jul 21, 2010HR4213A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected43⁠–⁠55NayYea (against)
Jul 21, 2010HR4213A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to59⁠–⁠39NayNay
Jul 22, 2010HJRES83Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.On the Joint ResolutionJoint Resolution Passed99⁠–⁠1Yea
Jul 22, 2010SRES591A resolution recognizing and honoring the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.On the ResolutionResolution Agreed to100⁠–⁠0Yea
Jul 22, 2010HR5297To establish the Small Business Lending Fund Program, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to60⁠–⁠37YeaNay (against)
Jul 22, 2010HR4899An act making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Rejected46⁠–⁠51NayNay
Jul 27, 2010S3628A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit foreign influence in Federal elections, to prohibit government contractors from making expenditures with respect to such elections, and to establish additional disclosure requirements with respect to spending in such elections, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Rejected57⁠–⁠41NayNay
Jul 29, 2010HR5297In the nature of a substitute.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Rejected58⁠–⁠42NayNay
Jul 29, 2010HR5297An act to create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to make capital investments in eligible institutions in order to increase the availability of credit for small businesses, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposesOn the MotionMotion Agreed to70⁠–⁠23YeaNay (against)
Aug 2, 2010HR1586In the nature of a substitute.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to95⁠–⁠0Yea
Aug 4, 2010HR1586An act to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to61⁠–⁠38NayNay
Aug 4, 2010HR1586In the nature of a substitute.On the MotionMotion Agreed to61⁠–⁠38NayNay
Aug 5, 2010HR1586An act to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected42⁠–⁠58NayYea (against)
Aug 5, 2010HR1586An act to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected42⁠–⁠58NayYea (against)
Aug 5, 2010HR1586An act to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to61⁠–⁠39NayNay
Aug 5, 2010PN1768Elena Kagan, of Massachusetts, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United StatesOn the NominationNomination Confirmed63⁠–⁠37NayNay
Sep 13, 2010PN885Jane Branstetter Stranch, of Tennessee, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth CircuitOn the NominationNomination Confirmed71⁠–⁠21YeaNay (against)
Sep 14, 2010HR5297To repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements for payments of $600 or more to corporations, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Rejected46⁠–⁠52YeaYea
Sep 14, 2010HR5297To exempt certain amounts subject to other information reporting from the information reporting provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Rejected56⁠–⁠42NayNay
Sep 14, 2010HR5297In the nature of a substitute.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to61⁠–⁠37YeaNay (against)
Sep 16, 2010HR5297An act to create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to make capital investments in eligible institutions in order to increase the availability of credit for small businesses, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposesOn the MotionMotion Rejected41⁠–⁠58NayYea (against)
Sep 16, 2010HR5297An act to create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to make capital investments in eligible institutions in order to increase the availability of credit for small businesses, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposesOn the MotionMotion Rejected51⁠–⁠48NayYea (against)
Sep 16, 2010HR5297An act to create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to make capital investments in eligible institutions in order to increase the availability of credit for small businesses, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposesOn the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to61⁠–⁠38YeaNay (against)
Sep 16, 2010HR5297An act to create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to make capital investments in eligible institutions in order to increase the availability of credit for small businesses, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposesOn Passage of the BillBill Passed61⁠–⁠38YeaNay (against)
Sep 21, 2010S3454An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Rejected56⁠–⁠43NayNay
Sep 23, 2010SJRES30A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures.On the Motion to ProceedMotion to Proceed Rejected43⁠–⁠56YeaYea
Sep 23, 2010S3628A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit foreign influence in Federal elections, to prohibit government contractors from making expenditures with respect to such elections, and to establish additional disclosure requirements with respect to spending in such elections, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Rejected59⁠–⁠39NayNay
Sep 27, 2010S3816A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create American jobs and to prevent the offshoring of such jobs overseas.On the MotionMotion Agreed to48⁠–⁠25NayNay
Sep 28, 2010S3816A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create American jobs and to prevent the offshoring of such jobs overseas.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Rejected53⁠–⁠45NayNay
Sep 28, 2010HR3081Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to84⁠–⁠14Yea
Sep 29, 2010SJRES39A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule relating to status as a grandfathered health plan under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.On the Motion to ProceedMotion to Proceed Rejected40⁠–⁠59YeaYea
Sep 29, 2010HR3081To reduce spending other than national security spending by 5 percent.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected48⁠–⁠51YeaYea
Sep 29, 2010HR3081To extend funding at the level provided until February 4, 2011.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected39⁠–⁠60NayYea (against)
Sep 29, 2010HR3081Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.On Passage of the BillBill Passed69⁠–⁠30YeaNay (against)
Sep 29, 2010HCONRES321Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate.On the ResolutionResolution Agreed to54⁠–⁠39NayNay
Nov 17, 2010S3772A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Rejected58⁠–⁠41NayNay
Nov 17, 2010S510A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to74⁠–⁠25YeaNay (against)
Nov 18, 2010S510A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply.On the Motion to ProceedMotion to Proceed Agreed to57⁠–⁠27YeaNay (against)
Nov 29, 2010S510In the nature of a substitute.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to69⁠–⁠26YeaNay (against)
Nov 29, 2010S510To repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements for payments of $600 or more to corporations, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected61⁠–⁠35YeaYea
Nov 29, 2010S510To repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements for payments of $600 or more to corporations, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected44⁠–⁠53NayNay
Nov 30, 2010S510To establish an earmark moratorium for fiscal years 2011, 2012, and 2013.On the MotionMotion Rejected39⁠–⁠56NayYea (against)
Nov 30, 2010S510In the nature of a substitute, to modernize Federal food safety efforts without placing unnecessary burdens on food producers, increasing food prices, or saddling taxpayers with additional debt.On the MotionMotion Rejected36⁠–⁠62NayYea (against)
Nov 30, 2010S510A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply.On Passage of the BillBill Passed73⁠–⁠25YeaNay (against)
Dec 4, 2010HR4853To change the enactment date.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Rejected53⁠–⁠36Not VotingNay
Dec 4, 2010HR4853Of a perfecting nature.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Rejected53⁠–⁠37NayNay
Dec 8, 2010HRES1031A resolution impeaching G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, for high crimes and misdemeanors.On the MotionMotion Rejected0⁠–⁠94Nay
Dec 8, 2010HRES1031A resolution impeaching G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, for high crimes and misdemeanors.Guilty or Not GuiltyGuilty96⁠–⁠0Yea
Dec 8, 2010HRES1031A resolution impeaching G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, for high crimes and misdemeanors.Guilty or Not GuiltyGuilty69⁠–⁠27Yea
Dec 8, 2010HRES1031A resolution impeaching G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, for high crimes and misdemeanors.Guilty or Not GuiltyGuilty88⁠–⁠8Yea
Dec 8, 2010HRES1031A resolution impeaching G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, for high crimes and misdemeanors.Guilty or Not GuiltyGuilty90⁠–⁠6Yea
Dec 8, 2010HRES1031A resolution impeaching G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, for high crimes and misdemeanors.On the MotionMotion Agreed to94⁠–⁠2Yea
Dec 8, 2010S3991A bill to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions.On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected55⁠–⁠43NayNay
Dec 8, 2010S3985A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected53⁠–⁠45NayNay
Dec 9, 2010S3992A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children and for other purposes.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to59⁠–⁠40NayNay
Dec 9, 2010HR847A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected57⁠–⁠42NayNay
Dec 9, 2010S3454An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected57⁠–⁠40NayNay
Dec 9, 2010HR4853A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to65⁠–⁠11Nay
Dec 13, 2010HR4853A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to83⁠–⁠15Nay
Dec 15, 2010HR4853A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected47⁠–⁠52YeaYea
Dec 15, 2010HR4853A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected37⁠–⁠63NayYea (against)
Dec 15, 2010HR4853A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Rejected43⁠–⁠57NayNay
Dec 15, 2010HR4853A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to81⁠–⁠19Nay
Dec 15, 2010TREATYDOC1115Treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms, signed in Prague on April 8, 2010, with ProtocolOn the Motion to ProceedMotion to Proceed Agreed to66⁠–⁠32YeaNay (against)
Dec 18, 2010HR5281A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Rejected55⁠–⁠41NayNay
Dec 18, 2010HR2965A bill to amend the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to63⁠–⁠33YeaNay (against)
Dec 18, 2010PN1655Ellen Lipton Hollander, of Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the District of MarylandOn the NominationNomination Confirmed95⁠–⁠0Yea
Dec 18, 2010HR2965A bill to amend the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to65⁠–⁠31YeaNay (against)
Dec 18, 2010TREATYDOC1115To amend the preamble to strike language regarding the interrelationship between strategic offensive arms and strategic defensive arms.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected37⁠–⁠59NayYea (against)
Dec 19, 2010TREATYDOC1115To amend the preamble to the Treaty to acknowledge the interrelationship between non-strategic and strategic offensive arms.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected32⁠–⁠60Not VotingYea
Dec 19, 2010PN1548Raymond Joseph Lohier, Jr., of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second CircuitOn the NominationNomination Confirmed92⁠–⁠0Not Voting
Dec 20, 2010TREATYDOC1115To increase the number of Type One and Type Two inspections allowed under the Treaty.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected33⁠–⁠64NayYea (against)
Dec 20, 2010TREATYDOC1115To modify the deployed delivery vehicle limits of the Treaty.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected33⁠–⁠64NayYea (against)
Dec 20, 2010TREATYDOC1115To amend the Treaty to require negotiations to address the disparity between tactical nuclear weapon stockpiles.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected35⁠–⁠62NayYea (against)
Dec 21, 2010HR3082A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to82⁠–⁠14Yea
Dec 21, 2010HR3082A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.On the MotionMotion Agreed to79⁠–⁠16Yea
Dec 21, 2010PN1248Benita Y. Pearson, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of OhioOn the NominationNomination Confirmed56⁠–⁠39YeaNay (against)
Dec 21, 2010PN1472William Joseph Martinez, of Colorado, to be United States District Judge for the District of ColoradoOn the NominationNomination Confirmed58⁠–⁠37NayNay
Dec 21, 2010TREATYDOC1115Treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms, signed in Prague on April 8, 2010, with ProtocolOn the Cloture MotionCloture Motion Agreed to67⁠–⁠28YeaNay (against)
Dec 21, 2010TREATYDOC1115To amend the Treaty to provide for a clear definition of rail-mobile missiles.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected32⁠–⁠63NayYea (against)
Dec 21, 2010TREATYDOC1115To provide a condition regarding the return of stolen United States military equipment.On the Motion to TableMotion to Table Agreed to61⁠–⁠32NayNay
Dec 21, 2010TREATYDOC1115To provide an understanding that provisions adopted in the Bilateral Consultative Commission that affect substantive rights or obligations under the Treaty are those that create new rights or obligations for the United States and must therefore be submitted to the Senate for its advice and consent.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected34⁠–⁠59NayYea (against)
Dec 21, 2010TREATYDOC1115To require a certification that the President has negotiated a legally binding side agreement with the Russian Federation that the Russian Federation will not deploy a significant number of nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missiles during the duration of the New START Treaty.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected31⁠–⁠62NayYea (against)
Dec 21, 2010TREATYDOC1115To provide that the advice and consent of the Senate to ratification of the New START Treaty is subject to an understanding regarding the non-use of covers by the Russian Federation that tend to interfere with Type One inspections and accurate warhead counting, is subject to the United States and the Russian Federation reaching an agreement regarding access and monitoring, and is subject to a certification that the Russian Federation has agreed that it will not deny telemetric exchanges on new ballistic missile systems it deploys during the duration of the Treaty.On the AmendmentAmendment Rejected30⁠–⁠63NayYea (against)
Dec 22, 2010TREATYDOC1115Treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms, signed in Prague on April 8, 2010, with ProtocolOn the Resolution of RatificationResolution of Ratification Agreed to71⁠–⁠26YeaNay (against)
Dec 22, 2010PN1576Mary Helen Murguia, of Arizona, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth CircuitOn the NominationNomination Confirmed89⁠–⁠0Yea

Sources

Where the roll calls above came from.

  1. Congressional roll-call votes · Voteview (UCLA)
  2. Roll call votes · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House
  3. Roll call votes · U.S. Senate

The source keys each vote to its own member id, not to this page. A term is listed here only where the member's name matches and an independent check agrees: an office in that chamber on George Voinovich's record, overlapping the term wherever the record dates it, or the same person already matched that way under another member id.