Votes in the US House
HR 347: Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation Act
Voting 272 for and 148 against, the House on Wednesday passed a bill that requires the Office of Management and Budget and the Council of Economic Advisers to provide an inflation estimate for each executive order that is projected to cause an annual gross budgetary effect of at least $1 billion. The estimate must determine whether the executive order will have no significant impact on inflation, a quantifiable inflationary impact on the consumer price index, or a significant impact on inflation that cannot be quantified at the time the estimate is prepared. The requirement does not apply to executive orders that provide for emergency assistance or relief at the request of any state or local government or an official of the government, or are necessary for national security or the ratification or implementation of international treaty obligations.
Yes: Brian Fitzpatrick, R-1st (Bucks, parts of Montgomery); Dan Meuser, R-9th (Schuylkill, parts of Berks)
No: Madeleine Dean, D-4th (Montgomery, parts of Berks); Matt Cartwright, D-8th (most of Monroe)
Not Voting: Susan Wild, D-7th (Lehigh, Northampton, parts of Monroe and Carbon).
HJRes 30: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to “Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights.”
Voting 216 for and 204 against, the House on Tuesday passed this joint resolution that nullifies a Department of Labor rule concerning the fiduciary duties with respect to employee benefit plans. Under the rule issued on Dec. 1, 2022, plan fiduciaries may consider climate change and other environmental, social, and governance factors when they make investment decisions and when they exercise shareholder rights, including voting on shareholder resolutions and board nominations. Yes: Fitzpatrick, Meuser
No: Cartwright, Dean
Not voting: Wild
HRes 166: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 347) to require the Executive Office of the President to provide an inflation estimate with respect to executive orders with a significant effect on the annual gross budget, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 30) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights”.
Voting 216 for and 205 against, the House on Tuesday passed a bill that sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 347) to require the Executive Office of the President to provide an inflation estimate with respect to executive orders with a significant effect on the annual gross budget, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 30) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights”.
Yes: Fitzpatrick, Meuser
No: Cartwright, Dean
Not voting: Wild
HR 538: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Voting 406 for and 12 against, the House on Monday passed a bill that requires manufacturers of internet-connected devices (e.g., smart appliances) that are equipped with a camera or microphone to disclose to consumers that a camera or microphone is part of the device. The bill does not apply to mobile phones, laptops, or other devices that a consumer would reasonably expect to include a camera or microphone.
Yes: Fitzpatrick, Meuser, Cartwright, Dean
Not voting: Wild
HRes 132: Responding to the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria on February 6, 2023.
Voting 414 for and 2 against, the House on Monday passed a resolution that mourns the loss of life in Turkey (Turkiye) and Syria caused by the earthquakes in Turkey on Feb. 6, 2023. The resolution also (1) applauds the work of humanitarian aid and rescue workers on the ground; and (2) condemns the efforts by the Assad regime of Syria to exploit the disaster to evade international pressure and accountability, including by preventing the United Nations from providing assistance through border crossings between Turkey and Syria.
Yes: Fitzpatrick, Meuser, Cartwright, Dean
Not voting: Wild
Votes in the US Senate
Jonathan James Canada Grey, The Judiciary
Voting 49 for and 42 against, the Senate on Thursday confirmed Jonathan James Canada Grey, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan, vice Denise Page Hood, retired.
Yes: Bob Casey (D)
Not voting: John Fetterman (D)
Colleen R. Lawless, The Judiciary
Voting 51 for and 41 against, the Senate on Thursday confirmed Colleen R. Lawless, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of Illinois, vice Sue E. Myerscough, retiring.
Yes: Casey
Not voting: Fetterman
HJRes 30: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to “Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights.”
Voting 50 for and 46 against, the Senate on Wednesday passed a joint resolution that nullifies a Department of Labor rule concerning the fiduciary duties with respect to employee benefit plans. Under the rule issued on Dec. 1, 2022, plan fiduciaries may consider climate change and other environmental, social, and governance factors when they make investment decisions and when they exercise shareholder rights, including voting on shareholder resolutions and board nominations. No: Casey
Not voting: Fetterman
Margaret R. Guzman, The Judiciary
Voting 48 for and 48 against, the Senate on Wednesday confirmed Margaret R. Guzman, of Massachusetts, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts, vice Timothy S. Hillman, retired.
Yes: Casey
Not voting: Fetterman
Araceli Martinez-Olguin, The Judiciary
Voting 48 for and 48 against, the Senate on Tuesday confirmed Araceli Martinez-Olguin, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California, vice Jeffrey S. White, retired.
Yes: Casey
Not voting: Fetterman
Jamal N. Whitehead, The Judiciary
Voting 51 for and 43 against, the Senate on Tuesday confirmed Jamal N. Whitehead, of Washington, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Washington, vice Richard A. Jones, retiring.
Yes: Casey
Not voting: Fetterman
Jamar K. Walker, The Judiciary
Voting 52 for and 41 against, the Senate on Tuesday confirmed Jamar K. Walker, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia, vice Raymond A. Jackson, retired.
Yes: Casey Not voting: Fetterman