U.S. Congress - Voting History: John Murtha 
John Murtha
Democrat • 19 Terms • Sworn In 1973
Last Term
2009 - 2010
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- 2 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 428 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 141 of 440)
- 118 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 423 of 440) 4 Made Into Law (Ranks 426 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Al Green
- Rep. Frank LoBiondo
- Least often votes with:
- Walter Minnick
- Rep. Paul Broun
- Votes with party 99%
- Abstains: 5%
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H.Res.915 Encouraging the Republic of Hungary to respect the rule of law, treat foreign investors fairly, and promote a free and independent press.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 915 Encouraging the Republic of Hungary to respect the rule of law, treat foreign investors fairly, and promote a free and independent pressAbstain (against party)December 08, 2009
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H.R.2278 To direct the President to transmit to Congress a report on anti-American incitement to violence in the Middle East, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 2278 To direct the President to transmit to Congress a report on anti-American incitement to violence in the Middle East, and for other purposesAbstain (against party)December 08, 2009
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H.Res.845 Recognizing the United States Air Force and Dyess Air Force Base for their success in achieving energy savings and developing energy-saving innovations during Energy Awareness Month.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H RES 845 Recognizing the United States Air Force and Dyess Air Force Base for their success in achieving energy savings and developing energy-saving innovations during Energy Awareness MonthAbstain (against party)December 08, 2009
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H.Res.940 Recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 373rd anniversary.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 940 Recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 373rd anniversaryAbstain (against party)December 08, 2009
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H.Con.Res.206 Commending the soldiers and civilian personnel stationed at Fort Gordon and their families for their service and dedication to the United States and recognizing the contributions of Fort Gordon to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and its role as a pivotal communications training installation.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H CON RES 206 Commending the soldiers and civilian personnel stationed at Fort Gordon and their families for their service and dedication to the United States and recognizing the contributions of Fort Gordon to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and its role as a pivotal communications training installationAbstain (against party)December 08, 2009
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H.Con.Res.199 Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the activation of Echo Company of the 100th Battalion of the 442d Infantry, and the sacrifice of the soldiers and families in support of the United States.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H CON RES 199 Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the activation of Echo Company of the 100th Battalion of the 442d Infantry, and the sacrifice of the soldiers and families in support of the United StatesAbstain (against party)December 08, 2009
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H.R.3288 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
On Motion to Instruct Conferees: H R 3288 Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, HUD, and related agencies for FY 2010Abstain (against party)December 08, 2009
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H.R.3570 Satellite Home Viewer Update and Reauthorization Act of 2009
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 3570 Satellite Home Viewer Update and Reauthorization Act of 2009December 03, 2009
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.4154 Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009
On Passage: H R 4154 Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009December 03, 2009 Aye
(with party)
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H.R.4154 Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 4154 Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009December 03, 2009
Nay
(with party)
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H.R.4154 Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009
Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair: H R 4154 Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009December 03, 2009 Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.28 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with the congressional mandate provided for in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit lines.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H RES 28 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation’s rail and mass transit linesDecember 03, 2009 Aye
(with party)
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On Approving the Journal: JOURNALDecember 03, 2009 Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.941 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4154) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the new carryover basis rules in order to prevent tax increases and the imposition of compliance burdens on many more estates than would benefit from repeal, to retain the estate tax with a $3,500,000 exemption, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 941 Providing for consideration of H.R. 4154, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009December 03, 2009 Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.941 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4154) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the new carryover basis rules in order to prevent tax increases and the imposition of compliance burdens on many more estates than would benefit from repeal, to retain the estate tax with a $3,500,000 exemption, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 941 Providing for consideration of H.R. 4154, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009December 03, 2009 Aye
(with party)
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H.R.3980 Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 3980 Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants ActDecember 02, 2009 Aye
(with party)
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H.R.1242 To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 1242 To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief ProgramDecember 02, 2009 Aye
(with party)
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H.Con.Res.197 Encouraging banks and mortgage servicers to work with families affected by contaminated drywall to allow temporary forbearance without penalty on payments on their home mortgages.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H CON RES 197 Encouraging banks and mortgage servicers to work with families affected by contaminated drywall to allow temporary forbearance without penalty on payments on their home mortgagesDecember 02, 2009 Aye
(with party)
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H.R.515 Radioactive Import Deterrence Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 515 To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United StatesDecember 02, 2009 Aye
(with party)
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H.R.3634 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 109 Main Street in Swifton, Arkansas, as the "George Kell Post Office".
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 3634 George Kell Post OfficeDecember 02, 2009 Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.897 Recognizing the importance of teaching elementary and secondary school students about the sacrifices that veterans have made throughout the history of the Nation.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 897 Recognizing the importance of teaching elementary and secondary school students about the sacrifices that veterans have made throughout the history of the NationDecember 02, 2009 Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.861 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Military Family Month.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H RES 861 Supportinhg the goals and ideals of National Military Family MonthDecember 02, 2009 Aye
(with party)
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H.Con.Res.129 Congratulating the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force upon the completion of 1,000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H CON RES 129 Congratulating the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force upon the completion of 1,000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrolsDecember 02, 2009 Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.494 Recognizing the exemplary service of the soldiers of the 30th Infantry Division (Old Hickory) of the United States Army during World War II.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H RES 494 Recognizing the exemplary service of the soldiers of the 30th Infantry Division (Old Hickory) of the United States Army during World War IIDecember 02, 2009 Aye
(with party)
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H.R.3667 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16555 Springs Street in White Springs, Florida, as the "Clyde L. Hillhouse Post Office Building".
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 3667 Clyde L. Hillhouse Post Office BuildingAbstain (against party)December 01, 2009
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H.Res.727 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H RES 727 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness MonthAbstain (against party)December 01, 2009
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H.R.3029 To establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle power generation systems.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 3029 To establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle power generation systemsAbstain (against party)December 01, 2009
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H.R.1834 Native American Business Development Enhancement Act of 2009
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 1834 Native American Business Development Enhancement Act of 2009November 19, 2009 Aye
(with party)
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H.R.3961 Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009
On Passage: H R 3961 Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009November 19, 2009 Aye
(with party)
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H.R.3961 Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 3961 Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009November 19, 2009 Nay
(with party)
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