Posted on: Sunday, July 25, 2004
Washington Week
Gannett News Service
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KEY HOUSE VOTES
1. Vietnam aid
The House on Monday passed, 323-45, a bill that would restrict U.S. aid to Vietnam unless the country improves its human-rights record. A yea vote was to pass the bill.
- Hawai'i votes
Neil Abercrombie (D) DID NOT VOTE;
Ed Case (D) NAY
2. Stock options
The House on Tuesday passed, 312-111, a bill that would block a rule requiring companies to count stock options against their profits. A yea vote was to pass the bill.
- Hawai'i votes
Neil Abercrombie (D) NAY
Ed Case (D) YEA
3. District of Columbia
The House on Tuesday passed, 371-54, a bill that would provide $560 million in fiscal 2005 for the District of Columbia. A yea vote was to pass the bill.
- Hawai'i votes
Neil Abercrombie (D) YEA
Ed Case (D) YEA
4. Gay marriage
The House on Thursday passed, 233-194, a bill that would prevent federal courts from ordering states to recognize gay marriages sanctioned by other states. A yea vote was to pass the bill.
- Hawai'i votes
Neil Abercrombie (D) NAY
Ed Case (D) NAY
5. Morocco free trade
The House voted 323-99 Thursday for a free trade deal with Morocco, eliminating tariffs on most goods.
- Hawai'i votes
Neil Abercrombie (D) YEA
Ed Case (D) YEA
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KEY SENATE VOTES
1. Myers nomination
The Senate on Tuesday failed, 53-44, to close debate on the nomination of William Myers III to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, which hears cases for most Western states. Sixty votes were needed.
- Hawai'i votes
Daniel Akaka (D) NAY;
Dan Inouye (D) NAY
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What's ahead
Congress has begun its summer recess and will be out of session until Sept. 7.