Posted on: Sunday, October 6, 2002

Washington Week

Gannett News Service

WASHINGTON — Here are some actions in Congress last week.

Key House votes:

1. Religious groups and politics

The House voted 239-178 Wednesday to reject a bill that would have allowed religious organizations to endorse and even fund political campaigns without jeopardizing their federal tax status. The measure failed to get the two-thirds majority it needed to pass under suspension of House rules. A "yea" vote was to approve the bill.

Hawaii votes: Neil Abercrombie (D) NAY

On the Web:
• www.house.gov, the House of Representatives
• www.senate.gov, the U.S. Senate