Washington Week
Gannett News Service
WASHINGTON — Here are some actions in Congress last week.
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Key House votes:
1. Iraq resolution
The House on Thursday adopted, 296-133, a resolution giving President Bush the authority to use military force against Iraq. A "yea" vote was to adopt the resolution.
Hawai'i votes: Neil Abercrombie (D) NAY
2. Iraq resolution — Democratic proposal
The House on Thursday voted 270-155 to reject a Democratic proposal that would force President Bush to return to Congress for a second vote asking for authority to use military force against Iraq after he decides that diplomatic efforts at the United Nations are going nowhere.
Hawai'i votes: Neil Abercrombie (D) NAY
3. Defense spending
The House on Thursday voted 409-14 to pass a compromise spending bill that would allocate $355.4 billion for Defense Department programs. A "yea" vote was to pass the compromise.
Hawai'i votes: Neil Abercrombie (D) YEA
4. Government operations
The House on Thursday voted 272-144 to pass a resolution that ensures the government will continue operating through Oct. 18. The measure is needed because Congress has failed to pass all 13 spending bills for fiscal year 2003, which began on Oct. 1. A "yea" vote was to pass the resolution.
Hawai'i votes: Neil Abercrombie (D) YEA
Key Senate votes:
1. Iraq resolution — end delays
On Thursday, the Senate voted 75-25 to end delaying tactics on a resolution that would give President Bush authority to use military force against Iraq. A "yea" vote was to end delaying tactics.
Hawai'i votes: Daniel Akaka (D) NAY; Dan Inouye (D) NAY
2. Iraq resolution — final passage
On Friday, the Senate voted 77-23 and to pass a resolution giving President Bush authority to use military force against Iraq. A "yea" vote was to pass the resolution.
Hawai'i votes: Daniel Akaka (D) NAY; Dan Inouye (D) NAY
