Washington Week
Gannett News Service
WASHINGTON — Here are some actions in Congress last week.
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KEY HOUSE VOTES
1. Pay raise
On Thursday, the House passed, 240-173, a procedural motion to accept a 2.2 percent pay raise next year. A "yea" vote was to accept the pay raise.
Hawai'i votes: Neil Abercrombie (D) YEA; Ed Case (D) NAY
2. School vouchers
On Friday, the House approved, 205-203, a private-school voucher program for the District of Columbia. A "yea" vote was to pass the voucher plan.
Hawai'i votes: Neil Abercrombie (D) NAY; Ed Case (D) NAY
