Washington Week
Gannett News Service
WASHINGTON — Here are some actions in Congress last week.
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Key Senate votes:
1. Drought aid
The Senate voted 79-16 on Tuesday to provide nearly $6 billion in aid for farmers and ranchers affected by the drought, despite Bush administration arguments that the proposal would cost too much. A yea vote was to approve the amendment to the Interior Appropriations bill.
Hawaii votes: Daniel Akaka (D) DID NOT VOTE; Dan Inouye (D) YEA
2. Homeland security
The Senate on Thursday rejected, 55-41, a Democratic amendment to the bill creating a new Department of Homeland Security that would have created an anti-terrorism office. The anti-terrorism office was opposed by President Bush. A yea vote was to approve the amendment.
Hawaii votes: Daniel Akaka (D) DID NOT VOTE; Dan Inouye (D) YEA
