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WASHINGTON — Here are some actions in Congress last week.
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Key House votes: The House is in recess until Sept. 2
Key Senate votes
1. Pryor nomination
On Thursday, the Senate rejected, 53-44, an attempt to end debate on the nomination of William Pryor of Alabama to be a U.S. Circuit Judge for the 11th Circuit.
Hawai'i votes: Daniel Akaka (D) NAY; Dan Inouye (D) NAY
2. Energy bill
On Thursday, the Senate passed, 84-14, a comprehensive energy bill.
Hawai'i votes: Daniel Akaka (D) YEA; Dan Inouye (D) YEA
3. Singapore trade
On Thursday, the Senate passed, 66-32, a bill to make Singapore a trading partner of the United States.
Hawai'i votes: Daniel Akaka (D) NAY; Dan Inouye (D) NAY
4. Chile trade
On Thursday, the Senate passed, 66-31, a bill to make Chile a trading partner of the United States.
Hawai'i votes: Daniel Akaka (D) NAY; Dan Inouye (D) NAY
What's ahead: The House and Senate are in recess until Sept. 2
