Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted November 30, 2019

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Adrian Zuckerman to be Ambassador of the United States of America to Romania: Adrian Zuckerman, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador to Romania

Nov 20, 2019 12:03 p.m. — Vote

Cloture Motion Agreed to 65/30

On the Nomination PN148: Adrian Zuckerman, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador to Romania

Nov 20, 2019 2:37 p.m. — Vote

Nomination Confirmed 65/30

On Ordering the Previous Question: H.Res. 713: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1309) to direct the Secretary of ...

Nov 20, 2019 4:47 p.m. — Vote

Passed 223/194

H.Res. 713: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1309) to direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and imple

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Not Voting

Nov 20, 2019 4:56 p.m. — Vote

Passed 209/205

H.R. 737: Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Not Voting

Nov 20, 2019 5:03 p.m. — Vote

Passed 310/107

S. 1838: Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Not Voting

Should shark fins, a delicacy in many food items, be banned?

Context

One of the most valuable parts of a shark are its fins, which are often used for foods such as soups. About 73 million shark fins are sold per year, but this comes at a cost. After getting de-finned, the shark is often thrown back into the water to drown or bleed to death.

About 100 million sharks are killed annually, causing a number of shark species to be classified as vulnerable or endangered.

Some policy moves have been made to ban the practice. Since 2000, it’s been illegal to de-fin a shark in U.S. waters. Plus 12 states have banned the sale of shark fins ...

Nov 20, 2019 5:11 p.m. — Vote

Passed 417/1

S. 2710: A bill to prohibit the commercial export of covered munitions items to the Hong Kong Police Force.

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Not Voting

The legislation recently unanimously passed both a Senate and House committee.

Context

Millions of Hong Kong citizens have peacefully protested and demonstrated since June, in marches and rallies that have grabbed the world’s attention. Held at first in response to a specific legislative bill proposing easier extraditions, the protests later metastasized into a more all-encompassing demand for governmental reforms.

Hong Kong is a special “administrative region,” formally part of the United Kingdom for about 150 years, but now part of China since a 1997 changeover. Although the changeover’s terms originally required China to pledge a generally hands-off approach to Hong Kong, certainly much more so than the heavy governmental control China applies to the rest of their nation ...

Nov 20, 2019 5:22 p.m. — Vote

Passed 417/0

S. 2946: A bill to provide direct appropriations for certain housing programs, and for other purposes.

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Not Voting

Nov 21, 2019 — Introduced

Sponsor: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI]

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI] is a member of the committee.

Nov 21, 2019 — Introduced

S. 2937: A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require employers to allow employees to take meal, medical, and restroom breaks, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

Nov 21, 2019 — Introduced

H.Con.Res. 77: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Syrian Arab Republic that have not been authorized by Congress.

Sponsor: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard [D-HI2]

This resolution was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration.

Nov 21, 2019 — Introduced

H.R. 5211: To establish a national commission on fiscal responsibility and reform, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1]

This bill was referred to the House Committee on Rules and House Committee on the Budget which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration.

2 cosponsors are on those committees.

Nov 21, 2019 — Introduced

S. 2956: A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a public auction of the C-band, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI] is a member of the committee.

Nov 21, 2019 11:34 a.m. — Vote

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1250 to H.R. 3055 (Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020)

Motion to Table Agreed to 73/20

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

Nov 21, 2019 11:56 a.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 688 (Byrne) to H.R. 1309: Amendment sought to require the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to promulgate a final standard on workplace violence prevention for health care and social service workers.

Failed 177/238

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: No

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Not Voting

Nov 21, 2019 12:02 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 689 (Harder) to H.R. 1309: Page 23, line 23, strike "and". Page 24, line 2, strike the period and insert a semicolon. Page 24, after line 2, insert the following: (3) nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit or prevent health care

Agreed to 414/1

H.Amdt. 694 (Wexton) to H.R. 1309: Page 23, line 23, strike "and". Page 24, line 2, strike the period and insert a semicolon. Page 24, after line 2, insert the following: (3) nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit or diminish any protec

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Not Voting

Nov 21, 2019 12:08 p.m. — Vote

Agreed to 415/1

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Not Voting

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Not Voting

Nov 21, 2019 12:12 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3055

Cloture Motion Agreed to 75/19

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

Nov 21, 2019 12:14 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 695 (Delgado) to H.R. 1309: Page 2, line 13, strike "and". Page 2, line 20, strike the period and insert "; and". Page 2, after line 20, insert the following: (C) that provides for a period determined appropriate by the Secretary, not to

Agreed to 242/176

H.R. 3055: Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Not Voting

Nov 21, 2019 12:32 p.m. — Vote

Motion Agreed to 74/20

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

Nov 21, 2019 12:35 p.m. — Vote

Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair: H R 1309 Workplace Violence Prevention for Heath Care and Social Service Workers Act

Passed 222/188

H.R. 1309: Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Not Voting

Nov 21, 2019 12:42 p.m. — Vote

Passed 251/158

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Dan Brouillette to be Secretary of Energy: Dan R. Brouillette, of Texas, to be Secretary of Energy

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Not Voting

Nov 21, 2019 1:32 p.m. — Vote

Cloture Motion Agreed to 74/18