Recent House Votes
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 month:
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. |