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September 29, 2008

In this MegaVote for Oregon's 4th Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes -

     • Senate: Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act  
        of 2008  
      • Senate: Consolidated Security, Disaster  
        Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act,  
        2009  
      • House: Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act  
        of 2008  
      • House: Consolidated Security, Disaster  
        Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act,  
        2009  
      • House: Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of  
        2008  
      • House: Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax  
        Act of 2008  
      • House: Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act  
        of 2008 

Upcoming Congressional Bills -

     • Senate: Job Creation and Unemployment Relief  
        Act of 2008  
      • Senate: Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of  
        2008  
      • House: Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of  
        2008 

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Recent Senate Votes
Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (93-2, 5 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this bill to extend tax incentives for “green” energy and exempt 21 million people from paying the Alternative Minimum Tax for 2008.

Sen. Ron Wyden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Gordon Smith voted YES......send e-mail or see bio


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Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 - Vote Agreed to (78-12, 1 Present, 9 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this $600 billion bill over the weekend to fund the federal government through March 6, 2009.

Sen. Ron Wyden voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Gordon Smith voted YES......send e-mail or see bio


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Recent House Votes
Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (312-112, 9 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to reform credit card industry practices.

Rep. Peter DeFazio voted YES......send e-mail or see bio


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Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 - Vote Passed (370-58, 1 Present, 4 Not Voting)

The House approved this $600 billion bill to fund the federal government through March 6, 2009.

Rep. Peter DeFazio voted NO......send e-mail or see bio


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Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (393-30, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed this $64.6 billion bill to protect 25 million taxpayers from unintended tax liabilities.

Rep. Peter DeFazio voted NO......send e-mail or see bio


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Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (257-166, 10 Not Voting)

This bill, costing almost $62 billion, would extend and expand tax breaks and incentives for individuals using and developing renewable energy.

Rep. Peter DeFazio voted NO......send e-mail or see bio


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Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (264-158, 12 Not Voting)

The House passed this $60.7 billion economic stimulus bill on Friday evening that would extend unemployment benefits.

Rep. Peter DeFazio voted YES......send e-mail or see bio


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Upcoming Votes
Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008 - H.R.7110

The Senate will likely vote on this bill to extend unemployment benefits and stimulate the economy.



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Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - H.R.3997

The Senate is expected to vote on this bill or their own version of the bill intended to stabilize the nation’s credit markets.



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Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - H.R.3997

The House is expected to vote on this bill intended to stabilize the nation’s credit markets.