Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008 House: Paycheck Fairness Act House: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriation, FY 2009 Editor’s Note: The Senate and House are in recess until September 8.

Recent Senate Votes

College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008 – Vote Agreed to (83-8, 1 Present, 8 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill to address rising tuition costs and remove obstacles that make it more difficult for students to attend college. Sen. Lindsey Graham voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Jim DeMint voted NO……send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Paycheck Fairness Act – Vote Passed (247-178, 9 Not Voting) The House passed this bill to increase penalties for pay discrimination and protect employees who share salary information. Rep. Henry Brown Jr. voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriation, FY 2009 – Vote Passed (409-4, 21 Not Voting) The House passed this $72.7 billion bill funding military construction and veteran care programs. Rep. Henry Brown Jr. voted YES……send e-mail or see bio