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Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted November 17, 2014
By Congress.org @ 1:10 PM :: 4113 Views :: Congressional Delegation

November 17, 2014

In this MegaVote for Hawaii's 1st & 2nd Congressional Districts:

Recent Congressional Votes

Senate: Child Care and Development Block Grant - Cloture

House: Keystone XL Pipeline - Passage

Upcoming Congressional Bills

Senate: Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014

House: EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013


Recent Senate Votes
Child Care and Development Block Grant - Cloture - Vote Agreed to (96-1, 3 Not Voting)

The Senate voted to invoke cloture on a motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill that would reauthorize, through fiscal 2019, the Child Care and Development Block Grant program and institute new educational, health and safety standards on child care providers that receive funds.

Sen. Brian Schatz voted YES
Sen. Mazie Hirono voted YES


Recent House Votes
Keystone XL Pipeline - Passage - Vote Passed (252-161, 1 Present, 20 Not Voting)

The House voted to pass a bill that would immediately allow TransCanada to construct, connect, operate and maintain the pipeline and cross-border facilities known as the Keystone XL pipeline, including any revision to the pipeline route within Nebraska as required or authorized by the state. It also would consider the January 2014 environmental impact statement issued by the State Department sufficient to satisfy all requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act.

Rep. Colleen Hanabusa voted NO
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted NO

Upcoming Votes
Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 - S1086

The bill would reauthorize, through fiscal 2019, the Child Care and Development Block Grant program and institute new educational, health and safety standards on child care providers that receive funds.



EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 - HR1422

The bill would amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation.
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