February 21, 2012

In this MegaVote for Michigan's 3rd Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes

Editor's Note: The Senate and House are in recess until Monday, February 27, 2012.

Recent Senate Votes Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act - Vote Agreed to (60-36, 4 Not Voting)

The Senate gave final approval to the agreement to extend the Social Security payroll tax rate cut, which was reduced from 6.2 percent to 4.2 percent last year, through the end of 2012. The bill also extends certain unemployment benefits and Medicare physician payment rates through the end of the year. The president is expected to sign the bill into law.

Sen. Carl Levin voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Debbie Stabenow voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

 
Recent House Votes Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security Act - Vote Passed (237-187, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed the first part of the surface transportation authorization bill, which has been divided into three parts. This part deals with energy and would use oil and gas revenue to fund transportation projects.

Rep. Justin Amash voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

 
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act - Vote Passed (293-132, 8 Not Voting)

The House passed this agreement to extend the Social Security payroll tax rate cut, which was reduced from 6.2 percent to 4.2 percent last year, through the end of 2012. The bill also extends certain unemployment benefits and Medicare physician payment rates through the end of the year. The Senate passed the bill a short time later, clearing it for the president's signature.

Rep. Justin Amash voted NO......send e-mail or see bio