MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District

February 22, 2011
In this MegaVote for Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes

Senate: FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011
Senate: FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
House: Continuing Resolution, FY2011
House: FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011

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Editor's Note: The Senate and House are in recess until Monday, February 28, 2011.


Recent Senate Votes
FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (86-12, 2 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this bill extending some expiring provisions of the Patriot Act for 90 days. The extension allows both chambers more time to work on long-term bills. The House cleared the measure for the president two days later.

Sen. Patrick Toomey voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Bob Casey voted YES......send e-mail or see bio


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FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act - Vote Passed (87-8, 5 Not Voting)

This $34.6 billion bill reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration for two years and sets aviation policies. The House is working on its own version of the bill that would cover four years.

Sen. Patrick Toomey voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Bob Casey voted YES......send e-mail or see bio


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Recent House Votes
Continuing Resolution, FY2011 - Vote Passed (235-189, 9 Not Voting)

The House passed this long-term CR that would fund government operations through September 30, 2011, the end of the current fiscal year. The bill includes $61.5 billion in spending cuts. The current funding expires on March 4, 2011. The bill now goes to the Senate.

Rep. Mike Doyle voted NO......send e-mail or see bio


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FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (279-143, 11 Not Voting)

The House gave final approval to this bill extending some expiring provisions of the Patriot Act for 90 days. The original House bill would have extended the provisions to December 8, 2011, but the Senate approved the short-term bill on February 15. Both chambers are working on long-term bills. The president is expected to sign the bill into law.

Rep. Mike Doyle voted NO......send e-mail or see bio