Senate Votes Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010 - Vote Agreed to (59-39, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate passed this bill to extend unemployment benefits through November 30, making the extension retroactive to June 2 when the last extension expired. Because it was amended by the Senate, it was sent back to the House for final approval.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted YES
Sen. George LeMieux voted NO
Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010 - Vote Rejected (46-51, 3 Not Voting)
The Senate rejected the House’s amendment to this legislation funding the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and providing for additional funding for foreign aid and disaster assistance. The amendment would have added $22.8 billion in additional domestic spending. The House is expected to approve the bill without the amendment.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted YES
Sen. George LeMieux voted NO
House Votes Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (271-152, 9 Not Voting)
On Thursday, the House passed this bill to extend unemployment benefits through November 30, making the extension retroactive to June 2 when the last extension expired. It was then sent to the president, who signed it the same day.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted NO
Senate Votes Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Vote Agreed to (60-39)
The Senate passed the final version of the financial regulation reform legislation. The president is expected to sign the bill into law this week.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted YES
Sen. George LeMieux voted NO
House Votes Telework Improvements Act - Vote Passed (290-131, 11 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that would set standards for federal employees working remotely. It would require the head of each federal agency to establish and implement a policy that would allow employees to work remotely as much as possible without diminishing agency operations or performance. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted NO
Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act - Vote Passed (329-90, 13 Not Voting)
The House passed this legislation that would reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program through September 2015. The bill heads to the Senate next.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted YES
Recent Senate Votes
Confirmation of Gen. David H. Petraeus to be General - Vote Confirmed (99-0)
The Senate unanimously confirmed Gen. Petraeus for reappointment to the grade of general and to be commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted YES
Sen. George LeMieux voted YES
Motion to Invoke Cloture on Reid Amendment; American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 - Vote Rejected (58-38, 3 Not Voting)
The Senate once again rejected the motion to end debate on this latest version of a bill to extend several expired tax provisions and unemployment benefits due to concerns about the federal deficit. The bill’s future still remains unclear.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted YES
Sen. George LeMieux voted NO
Recent House Votes
Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act - Vote Passed (409-5, 18 Not Voting)
On Tuesday, the House passed this legislation to extend the required closing date for the first-time homebuyer tax credit, allowing individuals who have already entered a contract by April 30 to close on the purchase no later than September 30, 2010. The Senate passed the bill by a voice vote the next day, sending it to the president. The president signed it into law on Friday.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted YES
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Vote Passed (237-192, 4 Not Voting)
The House passed the final version of the financial regulation reform legislation. It now awaits Senate approval.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Restoration of Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act - Vote Passed (270-153, 10 Not Voting)
The House approved this bill to further extend eligibility for extended federal unemployment insurance for laid-off workers through November 30. The bill, which would also make these changes retroactive to June 2, now heads to the Senate, where its future is not clear.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted NO
On Thursday, the Senate unanimously approved the conference report to this bill that would impose new sanctions on companies doing business with Iran. The House voted on the conference report later that day.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted YES
Sen. George LeMieux voted YES
Motion to Invoke Cloture on Reid Amendment; American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 - Vote Rejected (57-41, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate rejected the motion to end debate on this latest version of a bill to extend several expired tax provisions and unemployment benefits due to concerns about the federal deficit. After failing to agree on how to pay for the bill, Senate Democratic leaders have decided to move on to other legislation, and the bill’s future is unclear.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted YES
Sen. George LeMieux voted NO
Recent House Votes Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act - Vote Passed (219-206, 8 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that would establish new reporting requirements for corporations, unions and other interest groups for campaign-related activities. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted NO
Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act - Vote Passed (408-8, 1 Present, 16 Not Voting)
The House approved the conference report to this legislation that would impose new sanctions on companies doing business with Iran, sending it to the White House. The president is expected to sign the bill.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted YES
The Senate rejected the motion to end debate and vote on this $118 billion version of the bill to extend tax cuts and unemployment benefits due to concerns about the federal deficit. The Senate is likely to continue its work on the bill this week.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted YES
Sen. George LeMieux voted NO
House Votes
Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (241-182, 9 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that would establish a $30 billion lending fund administered by the Treasury Department to invest in financial institutions, like community banks, with the intention of expanding the availability of credit to small businesses. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted NO
Recent Senate Votes
Motion to Proceed to Resolution; To overturn an EPA finding on greenhouse gas emissions. - Vote Rejected (47-53)
The Senate rejected this resolution that would have stripped the EPA of its authority to regulate greenhouse gases.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted NO
Sen. George LeMieux voted YES
Recent House Votes
FHA Reform Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (406-4, 21 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that would allow the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to raise premiums for mortgage insurance, with the intent of boosting its dwindling reserves. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted YES
To broaden access to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund - Vote Passed (410-0, 1 Present, 20 Not Voting)
This legislation would allow the Obama administration to withdraw more money from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund in order to better respond to the Gulf of Mexico oil accident. The Senate approved the bill the previous day by voice vote, and the president is expected to sign it.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted YES
The Senate passed this bill that would overhaul the nation's financial regulatory system. The bill must now be reconciled with the House version.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted YES
Sen. George LeMieux voted NO
The House fell short of the 273 votes needed under suspension rules to pass this bill that would reauthorize science research programs. Republicans argue too many of the $48 billion bill’s programs are duplicative while Democrats argue the bill will increase economic competitiveness.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted NO
The House passed this $760 billion bill authorizing defense spending for the upcoming fiscal year. The Senate could take up its version of the bill sometime during the summer.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted NO
This $85.6 billion bill would authorize a variety of science research programs over the next five years. The timetable for Senate action is unclear.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted NO
During the defense authorization bill debate, the House adopted this amendment that would repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" law that prohibits openly gay men and women from serving in the military. The draft of the Senate version of the authorization bill contains a similar provision.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted NO
The Senate passed this $58.8 billion bill providing additional funds for disaster relief and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The House will begin work on its version of the bill after the Memorial Day recess.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted YES
Sen. George LeMieux voted YES
The House voted to send this bill that would reauthorize science and technology research programs back to the House Science committee with instructions to freeze funding at fiscal 2010 levels and to only fund the bill for three years, rather than the original five. House leaders are planning to bring the measure to a vote again this week.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted YES
The Senate adopted this amendment to the financial reform bill that would require the Federal Reserve to establish rules for "reasonable and proportional" fees that credit card networks, such as Visa and Mastercard, charge to merchants. The Senate continues work on the bill this week.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted Not Voting
Sen. George LeMieux voted YES
The Senate rejected this amendment to the financial reform bill that would have established a time frame for ending the government’s support of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The Senate continues work on the bill this week.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted NO
Sen. George LeMieux voted YES
The Senate voted to remove a part of the financial reform bill that would have created a $50 billion fund for the FDIC to cover the cost of liquidating failing financial companies. The Senate voted on several other amendments, and will continue its work on the bill this week.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted YES
Sen. George LeMieux voted YES
The House passed this measure that would authorize a $6.6 billion rebate program for energy-efficient home renovations for households with incomes up to $250,000. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted NO
The Senate confirmed Lael Brainard as the Treasury Department’s under secretary for international affairs. Her nomination had been held up over concerns that she allegedly failed to pay property taxes on time.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted YES
Sen. George LeMieux voted YES
The House voted to move forward with a bill to sanction Iran by approving this motion to appoint House members to a conference committee with the Senate. The House version of this bill focuses on imposing sanctions on multinational companies that deal with Iran's petroleum sector, while the Senate's broader version would prohibit the U.S. government from purchasing goods from companies that are subject to sanctions under existing law and expand sanctions on foreign companies investing more than $20 million in Iran’s oil and gas sector.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted YES
The Senate passed this measure that would extend for two months federal unemployment benefits, flood insurance programs, increased payment rates to Medicare providers and COBRA health care premium assistance. It was then sent to the House.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted Not Voting
Sen. George LeMieux voted NO
The House approved this bill that would authorize $50 million annually through fiscal 2016 for the EPA's National Estuary Program and would require the EPA to evaluate estuary management plans every four years. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted Not Voting......send e-mail or see bio
On Thursday, the House passed this legislation that would extend for two months federal unemployment benefits, flood insurance programs, increased payment rates to Medicare providers and COBRA health care premium assistance. It was then sent to the President, who signed it into law later that night.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted Not Voting
The House approved this bill to establish a two-stage process to determine Puerto Rico's political status. The first step would be a referendum on the question of whether to maintain or change Puerto Rico's current status as a commonwealth. If a majority of Puerto Ricans were to vote for a new status, then a second vote would be held to ask residents whether they favor statehood, full independence, independence with a special political association with the United States, or to retain the current commonwealth status. The legislation goes to the Senate.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted NO
The House overwhelmingly passed this measure that would require the Defense Department to develop a system with specific metrics, including targeted schedules and cost objectives, for the acquisition of weapons, information technology and services. It would also direct Defense Department officials to set up a system by 2017 to reward organizations that meet objectives and penalize those that do not. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted YES
The Senate failed for a third time last week to approve this procedural motion and begin floor debate on this legislation to overhaul financial regulations. However, it appears the Senate will proceed to floor debate this week and begin voting on amendments to the bill.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted YES
Sen. George LeMieux voted NO
| How the U.S. House from Florida voted: | voted |
| • Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-9) | N |
| • Rep. F. Allen Boyd, Jr. (D-2) | Y |
| • Rep. Corrine Brown (D-3) | Y |
| • Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite (R-5) | N |
| • Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-13) | N |
| • Rep. Kathy Castor (D-11) | Y |
| • Rep. Ander Crenshaw (R-4) | N |
| • Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-21) | N |
| • Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-25) | N |
| • Rep. Alan Grayson (D-8) | Y |
| • Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-23) | Y |
| • Rep. Ron Klein (D-22) | Y |
| • Rep. Suzanne Kosmas (D-24) | N |
| • Rep. Connie Mack, IV (R-14) | N |
| • Rep. Kendrick Meek (D-17) | Y |
| • Rep. John Mica (R-7) | N |
| • Rep. Jeff Miller (R-1) | N |
| • Rep. Bill Posey (R-15) | N |
| • Rep. Adam Putnam (R-12) | N |
| • Rep. Tom Rooney (R-16) | N |
| • Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-18) | N |
| • Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-6) | N |
| • Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-20) | Y |
| • Rep. C.W. Bill Young (R-10) | NV |
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The Senate confirmed Patricia Smith to be the Labor Department's solicitor, despite concerns that she gave contradictory statements during her confirmation hearing.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted YES
Sen. George LeMieux voted NO
The House passed this bill that would raise the federal debt limit to $13.029 trillion and enact pay-as-you-go budget enforcement rules aimed at cutting the government's deficit. It now goes to the president for his signature. (Why would we want to raise the debt to ourselves?)
Rep. Jeff Miller voted NO
The Senate rejected this motion to move forward on the nomination of Craig Becker to the National Labor Relations Board.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted YES
Sen. George LeMieux voted NO......
The Senate passed this $15 billion jobs bill, which includes payroll tax breaks, bond-financing for state and local infrastructure projects, and an extension of federal highway programs. The bill now goes to the House.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted YES
Sen. George LeMieux voted YES
The House voted to end an exemption from federal antitrust law for health insurance companies. The bill now goes to the Senate, where its prospects are uncertain.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted YES
The House passed this intelligence authorization bill after stripping out controversial language on interrogation techniques used by U.S. personnel. The bill now has to be reconciled with a Senate version (S. 1494) in conference committee.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted NO
The Senate passed this bill that provides short-term extensions of a number of programs that expired February 28, including unemployment benefits and federal health care subsidies for jobless workers. The bill was quickly signed by the President.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted YES
Sen. George LeMieux voted YES
The House passed this legislation that would establish the first federal safety standards on seclusion and restraint in schools, allowing for restraints in cases when there is immediate danger to the student or others. The bill now heads to the Senate.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted NO
The House approved this bill that would provide $13 billion in payroll tax relief over 10 years for employers who hire unemployed workers and extend through 2010 a law that allows small businesses to deduct up to $250,000 in qualified expenses. The bill goes to the Senate.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted NO
The Senate passed this bill that would extend unemployment insurance and COBRA health care subsidies through December 31 and would prevent a cut in physicians’ Medicare reimbursement rates. The bill now goes to the House.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted YES
Sen. George LeMieux voted NO
The House impeached Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. of Louisiana with four charges: that he accepted gifts in exchange for official actions, falsified and withheld information during a bankruptcy proceeding, made false statements as part of his Senate confirmation and received money from lawyers involved in a case that he oversaw. Unless the judge resigns, the Senate will hold a trial. A conviction on any of the four counts would remove Judge Porteous from office.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted YES
The House rejected this resolution that aimed to set a withdrawal timeline for U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted NO
On Wednesday the Senate passed this job creation bill, which would provide tax relief to businesses hiring unemployed workers. The President signed it into law the next day.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted YES
Sen. George LeMieux voted YES
On Sunday the House passed this bill that would overhaul the nation's health insurance system and require most individuals to buy health insurance by 2014. The President is expected to sign the legislation into law on Tuesday.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted NO
The House also passed this bill that would make changes to the health care overhaul measure they just passed and revise student loan procedures. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted NO
The Senate approved this bill that would make changes to the 2010 health care overhaul law and revise student loan procedures. The Senate made minor changes to the bill, sending it back to the House.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted YES
Sen. George LeMieux voted NO
The Senate passed this measure to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration through FY 2011 and expedite the transition to a new air traffic control system. The bill was sent to the House.
Sen. Bill Nelson voted YES
Sen. George LeMieux voted YES
The House passed this legislation to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, extend the Build America Bonds program, and provide other infrastructure job creation tax incentives. It now goes to the Senate.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted NO
The House approved this measure that would provide funding for disaster relief, summer jobs and small business programs. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted NO
The House passed this bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration through FY 2011 and expedite the transition to a new air traffic control system. The bill now heads to the White House for the President’s signature.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted NO
On Thursday night, the House agreed to Senate amendments to this legislation that would make changes to the 2010 health care overhaul law and revise student loan procedures. It now goes to President Obama, who is expected to sign it on Tuesday.
Rep. Jeff Miller voted NO