May 5, 2009
In this MegaVote for Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes -
Senate: Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009
Senate: Confirmation of Kathleen Sebelius to be Secretary of Health and Human Services
Senate: Budget Conference Report
Senate: Amendment to Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009
House: Congressional Budget for Fiscal Year 2010
House: Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act
House: Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009
Upcoming Congressional Bills -
Senate: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act
House: Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act
Recent Senate Votes
Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (92-4, 3 Not Voting)The Senate passed this bill intended to combat fraud at financial institutions that receive federal money.Sen. Blanche Lincoln voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Mark Pryor voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Confirmation of Kathleen Sebelius to be Secretary of Health and Human Services - Vote Confirmed (65-31, 3 Not Voting)The Senate confirmed the nomination of Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius to head HHS.Sen. Blanche Lincoln voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Mark Pryor voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Budget Conference Report - Vote Agreed to (53-43, 3 Not Voting)The Senate approved the conference report for the 2010 fiscal year budget resolution.Sen. Blanche Lincoln voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Mark Pryor voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Amendment to Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Vote Rejected (45-51, 3 Not Voting)This amendment to let judges cut the mortgage principal of homeowners failed to garner the 60 votes needed to approve it.Sen. Blanche Lincoln voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Mark Pryor voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Recent House Votes

Congressional Budget for Fiscal Year 2010 - Vote Passed (233-193, 7 Not Voting)The House passed the conference report for the 2010 fiscal year budget resolution.Rep. Vic Snyder voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act - Vote Passed (249-175, 10 Not Voting)The House approved this bill that would provide local jurisdictions with funds to prosecute hate crimes.Rep. Vic Snyder voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (357-70, 7 Not Voting)The House passed this bill that intends to place new restrictions on credit card companies.Rep. Vic Snyder voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Upcoming Votes

Helping Families Save Their Homes Act - S.896The Senate is scheduled to consider this bill aimed to prevent foreclosures and improve mortgage credit availability.
Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - H.R.1728The House is scheduled to vote on this bill to reform mortgage lending practices.