YOUR VOTES IN WASHINGTON

How members of Congress from Hampton Roads voted on major bills for the week ending Sept. 14. NV means Not Voting.

HOUSE VOTES $147 Billion Appropriations Bill

For, 377; Against, 20

The House approved the conference report on a $147 billion fiscal 2019 appropriations bill for several departments and agencies, a measure that provides $86.5 billion for veterans’ programs including health care. A yes vote was to send HR 5895 to President Trump.

Y N NV Wittman (R-Westmoreland) ✓ Taylor (R-Virginia Beach) ✓ McEachin (D-Henrico) ✓

Scott (D-Newport News) ✓

SENATE VOTES

Charles Rettig, IRS Commissioner

For, 64; Against, 33

Voting 64 for and 33 against, the Senate on Sept. 12 confirmed Charles P. Rettig, 62, a tax attorney in private practice in Beverly Hills, Calif., for a five-year term as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, where he will be in charge of administering and enforcing U.S. tax laws and conventions. A yes vote was to confirm Rettig.

Y N NV Kaine (D) ✓ Warner (D) ✓

$147 Billion Appropriations Bill

For, 92; Against, 5

The Senate agreed to the conference report on HR 5895 (above). The $147 billion measure provides $44.6 billion for energy and water programs, including $4.4 billion for a revolving loan fund to help communities upgrade drinking-water systems and outlays to help schools replace lead-poisoned drinking fountains. A yes vote was to approve the conference report.

Y N NV Kaine (D) ✓ Warner (D) ✓

Key Votes Ahead

The House will consider a bill scaling back the Affordable Care Act in the week of Sept. 17, while the Senate will debate appropriations for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.

Representatives are: Rep. Robert J. Wittman (R-Westmoreland), Rep. Scott Taylor (R-Virginia Beach), Rep. Donald McEachin (D-Henrico) and Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-Newport News).

Senators are: Sen. Mark R. Warner (D) and Sen. Tim Kaine (D).