Washington Week
Gannett News Service
WASHINGTON — Here are some actions in Congress last week.
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Key Senate votes
1. Seat belts
The Senate on Wednesday rejected, 57-41, a measure that would have forced states to toughen their seat belt laws. A nay vote was to keep the measure alive.
Hawai'i votes: Daniel Akaka (D) NAY; Dan Inouye (D) NAY
2. Highway bill
The Senate on Thursday passed, 76-21, a six-year, $318 billion highway and mass transit spending bill. A yea vote was to pass the bill.
Hawai'i votes: Daniel Akaka (D) YEA; Dan Inouye (D) YEA
What's ahead: Congress is taking a weeklong recess for President's Day. The House and Senate return the week of Feb. 23.
