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November 3, 2003

In this VoteNote for Georgia's 5th Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes -
Senate: Cloture Motion; Charles Pickering Nomination
Senate: Climate Stewardship Act of 2003
Senate: Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003
House: Flight 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act
House: Interior Department Appropriations, FY2004
House: Emergency Iraq Supplemental Appropriations

Upcoming Congressional Bills -
Senate: Emergency Iraq Supplemental Appropriations
Senate: Interior Department Appropriations, FY2004
Senate: National Consumer Credit System Improvement Act
House: Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2003

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Recent Senate Votes

Cloture Motion; Charles Pickering Nomination - Vote Rejected (54-43, 3 Not Voting)

The Senate defeated this attempt to end debate and vote on the nomination of Mississippi Judge Charles Pickering to be a judge for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Zell Miller voted YES......send e-mail or see bio


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Climate Stewardship Act of 2003 - Vote Rejected (43-55, 2 Not Voting)

In its first vote on climate-change legislation, the Senate rejected an attempt to limit greenhouse-gas emissions.

Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Zell Miller voted NO......send e-mail or see bio


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Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 - Vote Passed (80-14, 6 Not Voting)

In an effort to reduce the threat of forest fires, the Senate approved this bill to step up tree thinning projects on 20 million acres of federal woodlands.

Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Zell Miller voted YES......send e-mail or see bio


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Recent House Votes

Flight 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (211-207, 17 Not Voting)

The House passed this $60 billion conference report reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration for the next four years.

Rep. John Lewis voted NO......send e-mail or see bio


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Interior Department Appropriations, FY2004 - Vote Passed (216-205, 13 Not Voting)

The House approved this conference report providing the Interior Department with $20.2 billion for the 2004 fiscal year.

Rep. John Lewis voted NO......send e-mail or see bio


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Emergency Iraq Supplemental Appropriations - Vote Passed (298-121, 15 Not Voting)

The House approved the $87.5 billion conference report providing money to fund Iraq and Afghanistan reconstruction and military operations.

Rep. John Lewis voted NO......send e-mail or see bio


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Upcoming Votes

Emergency Iraq Supplemental Appropriations - H.R.3289

The Senate is scheduled to consider this conference report on Monday. Passage will clear the bill for President Bush’s signature.



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Interior Department Appropriations, FY2004 - H.R.2691

Following action on the Iraq supplemental, the Senate is scheduled to take up this bill funding the Interior Department. It would be just the fourth of the thirteen appropriations bills to be sent to the president.



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National Consumer Credit System Improvement Act - S.1753

The Senate may take up this bill that would modify the Fair Credit Reporting Act to improve protections against identity theft.



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Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2003 - H.R.2443

The House is scheduled to consider this bill authorizing funds for the Coast Guard.



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