[Education and Welfare] FW: MegaVote: MO 9th, 4/23/2012

[DeAnna Noriega]

April 23, 2012

In this MegaVote for Missouri's 9th Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes -
 * Senate: Cloture Motion; Paying a Fair Share Act of 2012
 * House: Sportsmen's Heritage Act of 2012
 * House: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II
 * House: Small Business Tax Cut Act

Upcoming Congressional Bills -
 * Senate: 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012
 * Senate: Violence Against Women Act
 * Senate: NLRB union election rule
 * House: Cybersecurity Enhancement Act
 * House: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act

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Recent Senate Votes:
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Cloture Motion; Paying a Fair Share Act of 2012
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=65&chamber=S&congress=11
22
Vote Rejected (51-45, 4 Not Voting)

The Senate failed to reach the sixty vote threshold needed to move forward
on this bill to raise tax rates on taxpayers earning more than $1 million.
Sen. Roy Blunt voted 
NO
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Sen. Claire McCaskill voted 
YES
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Recent House Votes:
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Sportsmen's Heritage Act of 2012
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=164&chamber=H&congress=1
122
Vote Passed (274-146, 11 Not Voting)

This bill would codify the use of public lands for recreational hunting,
shooting and fishing unless the Bureau of Land Management or the Forest
Service determines it is necessary to prohibit those activities.  The Senate
is unlikely to take up the measure.

Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer voted 
YES
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Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=170&chamber=H&congress=1
122
Vote Passed (293-127, 11 Not Voting)

The House passed this three-month highway and transportation program bill
that will serve as the vehicle to negotiate a long-term bill with the
Senate.  The Senate passed a two-year, $109 billion bill in March.  House
Republicans would like a five year bill.  The current extension runs out
June 30, 2012.

Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer voted 
YES
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Small Business Tax Cut Act
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=177&chamber=H&congress=1
122
Vote Passed (235-173, 1 Present, 22 Not Voting)

This House bill would give businesses with fewer than 500 employees a 20
percent tax deduction for the 2012 tax year.  The bill is unlikely to
advance in the Senate.

Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer voted 
YES
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Upcoming Votes:
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21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012 - S.1789
The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill to overhaul the U.S. Postal
Service.

Violence Against Women Act - S.1925
The Senate may vote on this bill to renew the Violence Against Women Act.

NLRB union election rule - S.J.Res.36
This Senate resolution would disapprove of a National Labor Relations Board
rule regarding the timing of union elections.

Cybersecurity Enhancement Act - H.R.2096
This House bill would fund cybersecurity research.

Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act - H.R.3523
This bill would establish procedures for sharing cyber-threat intelligence.

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