November 23, 2015
In this MegaVote for Hawaii's 1st & 2nd Congressional Districts:
Recent Congressional Votes
- Senate: EPA Existing Power Plant Rule Disapproval -- Passage
- Senate: EPA New and Retrofitted Power Plant Rule Disapproval -- Passage
- House: Bank Mortgage Liability -- Passage
- House: Auto Loans -- Passage
- House: Federal Reserve Overhaul -- Passage
- House: Syrian and Iraqi Refugees -- Passage
Editor's Note: The Senate and House will not be in session this week.
Recent Senate Votes
EPA Existing Power Plant Rule Disapproval -- Passage - Vote Passed (52-46, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate agreed to a joint resolution expressing disapproval of the rule submitted by the EPA concerning carbon emissions at existing power plants.
Sen. Brian Schatz voted NO
Sen. Mazie Hirono voted NO
EPA New and Retrofitted Power Plant Rule Disapproval -- Passage - Vote Passed (52-46, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate agreed to a joint resolution expressing disapproval of the rule submitted by the EPA concerning carbon emissions at new and retrofitted power plants.
Sen. Brian Schatz voted NO
Sen. Mazie Hirono voted NO
Recent House Votes
Bank Mortgage Liability -- Passage - Vote Passed (255-174, 4 Not Voting)
The bill creates a safe harbor from lawsuits for banks that originate non-qualified mortgages that do not comply with ability-to-repay requirements, as long as the bank retains the mortgage in its own portfolio.
Rep. Mark Takai voted Not Voting
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted NO
Auto Loans -- Passage - Vote Passed (332-96, 5 Not Voting)
The bill nullifies 2013 guidance issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding fair lending practices for indirect auto lenders, after the CFPB determined that car loans provided through auto dealers were artificially high and discriminatory.
Rep. Mark Takai voted Not Voting
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted YES
Federal Reserve Overhaul -- Passage - Vote Passed (241-185, 7 Not Voting)
The bill modifies Federal Reserve operations and oversight in an effort to make it more accountable, including by requiring the Fed to develop detailed strategies with set goals for conducting monetary policy that would be reviewed by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and requiring the Fed chairman to testify before Congress if GAO determines that the strategy no longer complies with bill requirements. It also provides for GAO audits of all Fed activities, including its deliberations over monetary policy. The legislation requires Fed to conduct cost-benefit analyses of all proposed rules and limits the Fed’s emergency lending powers.
Rep. Mark Takai voted Not Voting
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted NO
Syrian and Iraqi Refugees -- Passage - Vote Passed (289-137, 8 Not Voting)
The bill prohibits refugees from Syria or Iraq from being admitted into the United States unless the individual has had a comprehensive background check and the government, including the FBI and national intelligence director, certifies to Congress that he or she does not pose a threat.
Rep. Mark Takai voted Not Voting
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted YES
|