Washington Week
Gannett News Service
WASHINGTON — Here are some actions in Congress last week.
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Key House votes:
1. Crimes against children
On Thursday, the House passed on a 410-14 vote a bill that would create a national child abduction alert system and increase criminal penalties for child kidnappers and murderers. A "yea" vote was to pass the bill
Hawai'i votes: Neil Abercrombie (D) YEA; Ed Case (D) YEA
2. Day of prayer
On Thursday, the House passed on a 346-49 vote a bill that urges President Bush to designate a national day of prayer and fasting during a time of war and terrorism. A "yea" vote was to pass the bill.
Hawai'i votes: Neil Abercrombie (D) YEA; Ed Case (D) YEA
Key Senate votes:
1. Tax cuts
On Tuesday, the Senate adopted on a 51-48 vote an amendment to the fiscal 2004 budget blueprint that would cut President Bush's proposed tax cut to $350 billion. A "yea" vote was to cut Bush's tax cuts.
Hawai'i votes: Daniel Akaka (D) YEA; Dan Inouye (D) YEA
2. 2004 budget outline
On Wednesday, the Senate passed on a 56-44 vote a resolution setting spending ceilings and guidelines for the federal budget in 2004. A "yea" vote was to pass the resolution.
Hawai'i votes: Daniel Akaka (D) NAY; Dan Inouye (D) NAY
