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Posted on: Sunday, October 13, 2002

Washington Week

Gannett News Service

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WASHINGTON — Here are some actions in Congress last week.

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