Washington Week
Gannett News Service
WASHINGTON — Here are some actions in Congress last week.
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Key House votes
1. DNA testing
The House Wednesday passed, 357-67, a bill that would authorize grants to states to accelerate DNA testing and improve legal representation in capital cases. A "yea" vote was to pass the bill.
Hawai'i votes: Neil Abercrombie (D) YEA; Ed Case (D) YEA
2. Prison industries
The House Thursday passed, 350-65, a bill that would eliminate a competitive advantage given to prison factories seeking contracts with government agencies. A "yea" vote was to pass the bill.
Hawai'i votes: Neil Abercrombie (D) YEA; Ed Case (D) NAY
Key Senate votes
1. Pryor nomination
The Senate Thursday failed, 51-43, to close debate on the nomination of Bill Pryor to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. A "yea" vote was to close debate, but 60 votes were needed.
Hawai'i votes: Daniel Akaka (D) NAY; Dan Inouye (D) NAY
