For the Record
Here's how some major bills fared recently in Congress, and how local congressional members voted, as provided by Thomas's Roll Call Syndicate. NV means Not Voting.
House Votes
INTELLIGENCE OVERHAUL
For: 282 / Against: 134
The House passed a bill (HR 10) restructuring the U.S. intelligence community. The bill establishes the post of national intelligence director and a national counterterrorism center to coordinate the work of the 15 U.S. intelligence agencies. Although the bill includes some recommendations of the Sept. 11 commission, it contains immigration and law enforcement provisions not requested by the panel.
The House bill differs from the Senate bill, below, by limiting the budget and personnel authority of the new intelligence director and omitting a watchdog board for civil liberties as well as a requirement for public disclosure of overall intelligence spending.
The House measure also differs by including sections on border control and immigration enforcement.
Only Republicans drafted the House bill, while both parties drafted the Senate measure. The bills were headed for a conference committee.
A yes vote was to pass the bill.
MARYLAND
Y
N
NV
Bartlett (R)
•
-
-
Cardin (D)
•
-
-
Cummings (D)
-
•
-
Gilchrest (R)
•
-
-
Hoyer (D)
•
-
-
Ruppersberger (D)
•
-
-
Van Hollen (D)
-
•
-
Wynn (D)
-
•
-
VIRGINIA
Y
N
NV
Cantor (R)
•
-
-
J. Davis (R)
•
-
-
T. Davis (R)
•
-
-
Moran (D)
-
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