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Recent House Votes

MAY 2010
IMPROVE Acquisition Act of 2010  - Vote Passed (417-3, 10 Not Voting)
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. Todd Platts voted YES

Puerto Rico Democracy Act  - Vote Passed (223-169, 1 Present, 37 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. Todd Platts voted NO

APRIL 2010
Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act <>  - Vote Passed (403-11, 3 Present, 13 Not Voting) 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. Todd Platts voted YES

Clean Estuaries Act of 2010  - Vote Passed (278-128, 24 Not Voting)
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. Todd Platts voted YES

Continuing Extension Act of 2010  - Vote Passed (289-112, 29 Not Voting)
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. Todd Platts votedYES

MARCH 2010
Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act - Vote Passed (246-178, 5 Not Voting)
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. Todd Platts voted NO

Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (239-175, 1 Present, 14 Not Voting) 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. Todd Platts voted NO

FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act - Vote Passed (276-145, 8 Not Voting) 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. Todd Platts voted YES

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (220-207, 3 Not Voting) 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. Todd Platts voted NO

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Vote Passed (219-212)
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. click here to see the bill
Rep. Todd Platts voted NO

Reconciliation Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (220-211)
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. Todd Platts voted NO

Impeaching Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. for high crimes and misdemeanors - Vote Passed (423-0, 7 Not Voting) 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. Todd Platts voted YES

Afghanistan War Powers Resolution - Vote Failed (65-356, 9 Not Voting) The House rejected this resolution that aimed to set a withdrawal timeline for U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Rep. Todd Platts voted NO

Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act - Vote Passed (262-153, 16 Not Voting) 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. Todd Platts voted YES

Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act - Vote Passed (217-201, 14 Not Voting)
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. Todd Platts voted NO

Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act - Vote Passed (406-19, 8 Not Voting)
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. Todd Platts voted YES

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 - Vote Passed (235-168, 29 Not Voting)
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. Todd Platts voted NO

FEBRUARY 2010

Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Vote Passed (233-187, 14 Not Voting)
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.
Rep. Todd Platts voted NO

JANUARY 2010

Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (240-175, 18 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that would establish the Castle Nugent national historic site in St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands and authorize the Interior Department to purchase land for the site with appropriated funds. It now goes to the Senate.
Rep. Todd Platts voted NO

DECEMBER 2009:
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (395-34, 5 Not Voting) The House approved this defense spending bill, sending it to the Senate for final passage.
Rep. Todd Platts voted YES

Jobs for Main Street Act - Vote Passed (217-212, 6 Not Voting)
The House passed this $154 billion jobs bill which is partially paid for by unspent money from last year's Troubled Asset Relief Program. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Rep. Todd Platts voted NO

FY2010 Omnibus Appropriations bill - Vote Passed (221-202, 1 Present, 10 Not Voting)
The House passed this $446.8 billion bill that combines 6 unfinished 2010 fiscal year spending bills. The bills included are Transportation/HUD; Military Construction/Veterans Affairs; Labor/HHS; State/Foreign Operations; Commerce/Justice/Science; and Financial Services. The Senate gave final approval to the bill on Sunday.
Rep. Todd Platts voted NO

Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (241-181, 12 Not Voting)
The House voted to extend a number of expiring tax cuts. The bill now awaits Senate action.
Rep. Todd Platts voted NO

The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Vote Passed (223-202, 9 Not Voting)
This House bill would overhaul financial services regulations and place new controls on institutions deemed to pose a risk to the entire financial system. The bill now awaits Senate action.
Rep. Todd Platts voted NO

Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (225-200, 9 Not Voting)
The House approved this legislation that would lower the maximum rate of estate and gift taxes to 45% after 2009. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Rep. Todd Platts voted NO

Fire Grants Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (395-31, 8 Not Voting)
The House approved this legislation that would reauthorize FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters grants and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response program through FY2014. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Rep. Todd Platts voted YES.

Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (243-183, 8 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill to change the formula that determines the Medicare physician fee schedule, with the intention of preventing a 21 percent reduction in Medicare payments to physicians. It now goes to the Senate.
Rep. Todd Platts voted NO

Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (331-92, 9 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that would move the date credit card companies would have to comply with new credit card regulations from February 22, 2010 to December 1, 2009. The Senate has a similar bill, though it is unclear whether it will take action on either bill.
Rep. Todd Platts voted YES

Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (403-12, 18 Not Voting)
The House gave final approval to this bill extending unemployment benefits and tax credits for some homebuyers and businesses, sending it to the President. The President signed it on Friday.
Rep. Todd Platts voted YES

Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (230-193, 11 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill intended to bolster security at chemical plants. It now goes to the Senate.
Rep. Todd Platts voted NO

Affordable Health Care for America Act - Vote Passed (220-215)
On Saturday the House approved this health care reform bill by a slim margin. The Senate is expected to begin work on its own health care reform bill soon.
Rep. Todd Platts voted NO

PAST VOTES 2009
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Vote Passed (247-178, 7 Not Voting)
The House passed this $32.3 billion bill funding the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for the 2010 fiscal year.  The bill also includes a continuing resolution funding government operations through December 18, 2010 as 7 of the 12 annual spending bills remain to be completed.
Rep. Todd Platts voted YES

Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009  - Vote Passed (389-32, 11 Not Voting)
This House bill would reauthorize several Small Business Administration loan programs.
Rep. Todd Platts voted YES

Solar Technology Roadmap Act - Vote Passed (310-106, 16 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that intends to guide research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies.
Rep. Todd Platts voted YES

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (385-11, 36 Not Voting)
The House approved this bill that authorizes $10 billion for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2010.
Rep. Todd Platts voted YES

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (307-114, 11 Not Voting)
The House approved the conference report of this $42.8 billion bill funding the Department of Homeland Security.
Rep. Todd Platts voted YES

Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act - Vote Passed (241-173, 18 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that is intended to help address California’s cycles of drought and reduce dependence on water from the troubled Bay-Delta ecosystem.
Rep. Todd Platts voted NO

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010  - Vote Passed (263-162, 7 Not Voting)
The House approved the conference report of this $23.3 billion funding bill for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration and other related agencies and programs.
Rep. Todd Platts voted NO

Department of Defense Authorization, FY 2010 - Vote Passed (281-146, 6 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill authorizing defense spending, which also contains a provision that extends the definition of federal hate crimes to include crimes in which victims are targeted because of their sexual orientation and gender identity.
Rep. Todd Platts voted YES

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (308-114, 10 Not Voting)
The House approved this $33.5 billion bill funding the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and related agencies and programs.
Rep. Todd Platts voted NO.