Vito Fossella
Republican • 6 Terms • Sworn In 1997
Last Term
2007 - 2009
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- 20 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 160 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 141 of 440)
- 280 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 282 of 440) 20 Made Into Law (Ranks 90 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Dean Heller
- Rep. John Barrow
- Least often votes with:
- Wayne Gilchrest
- Maurice Hinchey
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H.R.6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability ActJuly 30, 2008
Nay
(with party)
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H.Res.1370 Resolution calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to immediately end abuses of the human rights of its citizens, to cease repression of Tibetan and Uighur people, and to end its support for the Governments of Sudan and Burma to ensure that the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games take place in an atmosphere that honors the Olympic traditions of freedom and openness.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H RES 1370 Calling on the Government of the People’s Republic of China to immediately end abuses of the human rights of its citizens, to cease repression of Tibetan and Uighur citizens, and to end its support for the Government of Sudan and Burma to ensure that the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games take place in an atmosphere of freedomJuly 30, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.5892 Veterans Disability Benefits Claims Modernization Act of 2008
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 5892 Veterans Disability Benefits Claims Modernization ActJuly 30, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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On Agreeing to the Resolution: H CON RES 398 Adjournment ResolutionJuly 30, 2008
Nay
(with party)
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H.R.2192 To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an Ombudsman within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 2192 To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an Ombudsman within the Department of Veterans AffairsJuly 29, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.6113 Paperwork Assistance Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 6113 Paperwork Assistance ActJuly 29, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.2490 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a pilot program for the mobile biometric identification in the maritime environment of aliens unlawfully attempting to enter the United States.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 2490 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a pilot program for the mobile biometric identification in the maritime environment of aliens unlawfully attempting to enter the United StatesJuly 29, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.1296 Supporting the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of children's charities and youth-serving organizations across the United States and recognizing their efforts on behalf of children and youth as a positive investment for the future of our Nation.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H RES 1296 National Child Awareness MonthJuly 24, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 1368 Relating to the House procedures contained in section 803 of the Medicare Presciption Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003July 24, 2008
Nay
(with party)
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H.R.5501 Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008
Concur in the Senate Amendment: H R 5501 Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization ActJuly 24, 2008
Aye
(against party)
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H.R.3999 National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2007
On Passage: H R 3999 National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection ActJuly 24, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.3999 National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2007
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 3999 National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection ActJuly 24, 2008
Nay
(against party)
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H.R.3999 National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2007
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 10 to H R 3999July 24, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 6578 Consumer Energy Supply Act of 2008July 24, 2008
Aye
(against party)
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H.Res.1362 Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5501) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to foreign countries to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 1362 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5501) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to foreign countries to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, and for other purposesJuly 24, 2008
Nay
(with party)
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On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 1367 Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rulesJuly 24, 2008
Nay
(with party)
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On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 1367 Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rulesJuly 24, 2008
Nay
(with party)
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H.Res.1344 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3999) to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve the safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, to strengthen bridge inspection standards and processes, to increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges on the National Highway System, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 1344 Providing for consideration of H.R. 3999, to improve the safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, to strengthen bridge inspection standards and processes, to increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges on the National Highway System, and for other purposesJuly 23, 2008
Nay
(with party)
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H.Res.1344 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3999) to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve the safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, to strengthen bridge inspection standards and processes, to increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges on the National Highway System, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 1344 Providing for consideration of H.R. 3999, to improve the safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, to strengthen bridge inspection standards and processes, to increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges on the National Highway System, and for other purposesJuly 23, 2008
Nay
(with party)
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H.R.6545 National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008
Table Motion to Reconsider: H R 6545 National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008July 23, 2008
Aye
(against party)
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H.R.6545 National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 6545 National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008July 23, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.3221 Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008
Concur in Senate Amendment with House Amendment: H R 3221 Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008July 23, 2008
Nay
(with party)
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H.R.6532 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 6532 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balanceJuly 23, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.1363 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendments to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3221) to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 1363 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendments to the Senate amendment to H.R. 3221, to provide needed housing reform and for other purposesJuly 23, 2008
Nay
(with party)
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H.Res.1363 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendments to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3221) to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 1363 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendments to the Senate amendment to H.R. 3221, to provide needed housing reform and for other purposesJuly 23, 2008
Nay
(with party)
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On Motion to Adjourn: ADJOURNJuly 23, 2008
Nay
(with party)
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H.Res.1202 Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Guard Youth Challenge Day.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 1202 Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Guard Youth Challenge DayJuly 22, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.1311 Expressing support for the designation of National GEAR UP Day.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 1311 Expressing support for the designation of National GEAR UP DayJuly 22, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.6493 Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 6493 Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008July 22, 2008
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.6515 Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 6515 Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008July 17, 2008
Nay
(with party)

U.S. Congress - Voting History: Vito Fossella

