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Votes for the week of July 14, 2008

H. Res. 1067:
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the crossing of the North Pole by the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) and its significance in the history of both our Nation and the world.
Passed: 375 - 0
McDermott voted Yes

H. Res. 1080:
Honoring the extraordinary service and exceptional sacrifice of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles.
Passed: 378 - 0
McDermott voted Yes

H. Con. Res. 297:
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed Forces.
Passed:  378 - 0
McDermott voted Yes

H. Res. 1259:
Congratulating the Hamilton College Continentals on winning the NCAA Division III women's lacrosse championship.
Passed: 423 - 0
McDermott voted Yes

H. Res. 1323:
Commending theArizona State University softball team for their victory in the 2008 Women's College World Series.
Passed: 425 - 0
McDermott voted Yes

H.R. 6331:
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.
Passed, objections of the President notwithstanding: 383 - 41
McDermott voted Yes

H. Res. 1345:
Raising a question of the privileges of the House (Motion to Refer Kucinich Privileged Resolution Regarding an Article of Impeachment against the President to Committee of Jurisdiction (Judiciary)).
Passed: 238 - 180
McDermott voted Yes

H.R. 5803:
To direct the Election Assistance Commission to establish a program to make grants to participating States and units of local government which will administer the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2008 for carrying out a program to make backup paper ballots available in the case of the failure of a voting system or voting equipment in the election or some other emergency situation, and for other purposes.
Failed: (2/3 required): 248 - 170 
McDermott voted Yes

H. Res. 1090:
Honoring the esteemed former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on the occasion of his 90th birthday.
Passed: 411 – 0
McDermott voted Yes

H. Res. 1343: On ordering the previous question
Providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 5959) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.
Passed: 226 - 192
McDermott voted Yes

H. Res. 1343:
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5959) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.
Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 193
McDermott voted Yes

H. Res. 1339: On ordering the previous question
Providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 415) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Passed: 223 - 198
McDermott voted Yes

H. Res. 1339:
Providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 415) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Passed: 224 - 195
McDermott voted Yes

H.R. 5959: Amendment offered by Mr. Hoekstra
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. Amendment offered by Mr. Hoekstra. Would express the sense of Congress that (1) the defeat of Colombian paramilitary organizations is in the national interest of the United States; (2) the recent rescue of hostages held by the FARC demonstrates the professionalism of Colombian forces; (3) U.S. intelligence and other assistance played a key role in developing and reinforcing Colombian capabilities; and (4) it is critical that U.S. assistance to the Government of Colombia continue.
Passed: 414 - 10, 7 Present
McDermott voted No

H.R. 5959: Amendment offered by Mr. Hoekstra
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. Amendment offered by Mr. Hoekstra. An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 110-759 to bar the use of funds to prohibit or discourage the use of the phrases `jihadist,' `jihad,' `Islamo-fascism,' `caliphate,' `Islamist,' or `Islamic terrorist' within the Intelligence Community or the Federal Government.
Passed: 249 - 180
McDermott voted No

H.R. 5959: Amendment offered by Mr. Kirk
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. Amendment offered by Mr. Kirk. An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 110-759 to require the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a National Intelligence Estimate on the production and sale of narcotics in support of international terrorism, including the support the Taliban and al Qaeda receive from the sale of narcotics and the shift in production from opium to hashish in Afghanistan.
Passed: 426 - 2
McDermott voted Yes

H.R. 5959: On motion to recommit with instructions
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.
Failed: 200 - 225
McDermott voted No

H.R. 415: Amendment offered by Mr. Bishop (UT)
To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Amendment offered by Mr. Bishop (UT). An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 110-758 to require the Secretary of the Interior to report to Congress on the energy resources available on the lands and waters included in the segments of the Taunton River designated by the bill.
Failed: 189 - 235
McDermott voted No

H.R. 415: Amendment offered by Mr. Shuler
To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Amendment offered by Mr. Shuler. An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-758 to amend the bill to state that nothing in this Act shall be construed as affecting the authority, jurisdiction, or responsibility of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to manage, control, or regulate fish and resident wildlife under State law or regulations, including the regulation of hunting, fishing, trapping, and recreational shooting, and that nothing in the Act shall be construed as limiting access for hunting, fishing, trapping, or recreational shooting.
Passed: 425 - 0
McDermott voted Yes

H.R. 415: Amendment offered by Mrs. Boyda (KS)
To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Amendment offered by Mrs. Boyda (KS). An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 110-758 to require that nothing in the bill impact the supply of domestically-produced energy resources.
Passed: 421 - 0
McDermott Not Voting

H.R. 415: On motion to recommit with instructions
To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Failed: 188 - 227
McDermott voted No

H.R. 415:
To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Passed: 242 - 175
McDermott voted Yes

H. Con. Res. 295:
Expressing the deepest appreciation of Congress to the families of members of the United States Armed Forces.
Passed: 415 - 0
McDermott voted Yes

 
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