Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted May 18, 2024

S. 546: Recruit and Retain Act

May 14, 2024 6:59 p.m. — Vote

Passed 370/18

H.R. 7659: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024

May 14, 2024 7:06 p.m. — Vote

Passed 376/16

S.Res. 693: A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to t

May 15, 2024 — Introduced

Sponsor: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI]

This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It will typically be considered by committee next.

May 15, 2024 11:31 a.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN927: Courtney Diesel O'Donnell, of California, to be United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, with the rank of Ambassador

Nomination Confirmed 49/45

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Sanket Jayshukh Bulsara to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of New York: Sanket Jayshukh Bulsara, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York

May 15, 2024 12:37 p.m. — Vote

Cloture Motion Agreed to 52/42

On Ordering the Previous Question: H.Res. 1227: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8369) to provide for the expeditious …

May 15, 2024 2:03 p.m. — Vote

Passed 212/201

H.Res. 1227: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8369) to provide for the expeditious delivery of defense articles and defense services for Israel and other matters; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7530) to limit youth offender st

May 15, 2024 2:10 p.m. — Vote

Passed 212/200

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: No

Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: No

May 15, 2024 2:15 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN1433: Sanket Jayshukh Bulsara, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York

Nomination Confirmed 51/42

H.R. 3935: Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act

May 15, 2024 2:16 p.m. — Vote

Passed 387/26

On the Nomination PN1436: Eric C. Schulte, of South Dakota, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Dakota

No actual jets are allowed above New York Jets games.

Context

Mere days after 9/11, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) banned aircraft from flying near open-air stadiums during certain sports games.

Since then, the rule has been: no flights near an NFL, MLB, Division I college football game, or NASCAR race seating at least 30,000 people, from one hour before it starts to one hour after it ends. That no-fly zone extends 3,000 feet above ground and three nautical miles away.

Exceptions are granted for aircraft operated by emergency services, law enforcement, or the military. That’s why the Super Bowl annually features a flyover of military jets during the closing notes of the national anthem.

May 15, 2024 3:13 p.m. — Vote

Nomination Confirmed 61/33

H.R. 7530: DC CRIMES Act of 2024

May 15, 2024 5:43 p.m. — Vote

Passed 225/181

H.Res. 1210: Condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result.

May 15, 2024 5:50 p.m. — Vote

Passed 223/185

S.J.Res. 57: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to “Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds”.

May 15, 2024 5:53 p.m. — Vote

Joint Resolution Defeated 46/49

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

May 15, 2024 5:56 p.m. — Vote

H.R. 7581: Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act

Passed 356/55

H.R. 7343: Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act

May 15, 2024 6:02 p.m. — Vote

Passed 265/148

H.R. 4510: NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2023

May 15, 2024 6:06 p.m. — Vote

Passed 374/36

H.R. 4310: Youth Poisoning Protection Act

May 15, 2024 6:09 p.m. — Vote

Passed 376/33

H.R. 4581: Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023

If you’re having thoughts of suicide, call or text the free 24/7 suicide hotline: 988.

Context

48,183 people died by suicide in the U.S. in 2021. While only 11% were self-poisoning, one specific poisoning method has garnered particular concern: sodium nitrite.

It can be used in concentrations below 10% as a food additive, especially in dry cured meats, or for activities like metalwork and thermal energy storage, However, when ingested in sufficiently concentrated forms, the fine white powder causes death.

In response to public outcry in the past few years, particularly sparked by a New York Times article, some of the most prominent e-commerce outlets have voluntarily banned the sale of sodium nitrite: eBay in 2019, …

May 15, 2024 6:14 p.m. — Vote

Passed 408/3

H.R. 6960: Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024

May 15, 2024 6:17 p.m. — Vote

Passed 399/13

H.R. 1797: Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act

May 15, 2024 6:20 p.m. — Vote

Passed 378/34

H.R. 6572: Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2023

May 15, 2024 6:24 p.m. — Vote

Passed 334/79

H.R. 6571: Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2023

May 15, 2024 6:27 p.m. — Vote

Passed 390/19

May 15, 2024 6:30 p.m. — Vote

H.R. 3950: TICKET Act

Passed 388/24

S. 4363: A bill to secure the rights of public employees to organize, act concertedly, and bargain collectively, which safeguard the public interest and promote the free and unobstructed flow of commerce, and for other purposes.

May 16, 2024 — Introduced

Sponsor: Sen. Mazie Hirono [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.

7 cosponsors are on that committee.

May 16, 2024 11:31 a.m. — Vote

H.J.Res. 109: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to “Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121”.

Joint Resolution Passed 60/38

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

May 16, 2024 12:40 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN1437: Camela C. Theeler, of South Dakota, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Dakota

Nomination Confirmed 90/4