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May 12, 2008

Recent Congressional Votes -
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Senate: Cloture Motion: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007
* House: Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008
* House: Amendment to American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act

Upcoming Congressional Bills -
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Senate: Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007
* House: Iraq/Afghanistan Supplemental Appropriations
* House: Food and Energy Security Act of 2007

Recent Senate Votes


Cloture Motion: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Vote Rejected (49-42, 9 Not Voting)

The Senate fell short of the sixty votes needed to end debate on this bill to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system.

Sen. Lamar Alexander voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Bob Corker voted NO......send e-mail or see bio 
Recent House Votes

Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (239-188, 6 Not Voting)

The House voted to provide $15 billion to states and municipalities for the purchase and rehabilitation of foreclosed homes.

Rep. Marsha Blackburn voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Rep. Lincoln Davis voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Amendment to American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act - Vote Passed (266-154, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed a comprehensive housing-stimulus bill through three separate votes, including this measure authorizing the Federal Housing Administration to help refinance as much as $300 billion of subprime loans.

Rep. Marsha Blackburn voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Rep. Lincoln Davis voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Upcoming Votes

Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 - S.2284

The Senate is expected to vote on this bill that would improve the national flood insurance program. 
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Iraq/Afghanistan Supplemental Appropriations - H.R.__

The House is scheduled to vote on this bill to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 - H.R.2419

The House may also vote on the farm bill conference report.
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Contact your representatives:
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4th Congressional District:

Rep. Lincoln Davis

(931) 490-8699

(202) 225-6831

http://www.house.gov/lincolndavis/emaillincoln.htm

7th Congressional District:

Rep. Marsha Blackburn

(615) 591-5161

(202) 225-2811

http://www.house.gov/blackburn

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Our United States Senators

Senator Bob Corker

(615) 279-8125

(202) 224-3344

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Senator Lamar Alexander

(615) 736-5129

(202) 224-4944

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