Rep. David Obey
Democrat • 7th District, Wisconsin • 21st Term • Sworn In 1969
Current Term
2009 - 2010
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- 12 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 222 of 440) 5 Made Into Law (Ranks 2 of 440)
- 38 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 435 of 440) 5 Made Into Law (Ranks 308 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Adam Schiff
- Rep. Frank LoBiondo
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Walter Minnick
- Rep. Paul Broun
- Votes with party 98%
- Abstains: 2%
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H.Res.925 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the meritorious service performed by aviators in the United States Armed Forces who were shot down over, or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded enemy capture or were captured but subsequently escaped.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H RES 925 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the meritorious service performed by aviators in the United States Armed Forces who were shot down over, or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded enemy capture or were captured buy subsequently escapedMarch 21, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 1203 Providing for consideration of the Senate Amendments to H.R. 3590 , Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and providing for the consideration of the bill H.R. 4872, Reconciliation Act of 2010.March 21, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 1203 Providing for consideration of the Senate Amendments to H.R. 3590 , Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and providing for the consideration of the bill H.R. 4872, Reconciliation Act of 2010.March 21, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.900 Supporting the goals and ideals of a Cold War Veterans Recognition Day to honor the sacrifices and contributions made by members of the Armed Forces during the Cold War and encouraging the people of the United States to participate in local and national activities honoring the sacrifices and contributions of those individuals.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H RES 900 Supporting the goals and ideals of a Cold War Veterans Recognition Day to honor the sacrifices and contributions made by members of the Armed Forces during the Cold War and encouraging the people of the U.S. to participate in local and national activities honoring the sacrifices and contributions of those individualsMarch 21, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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Will the House Now Consider the Resolution: H RES 1203 Providing for consideration of the Senate Amendments to H.R. 3590 , Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and providing for the consideration of the bill H.R. 4872, Reconciliation Act of 2010.March 21, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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Will the House Now Consider the Resolution: H RES 1203 Providing for consideration of the Senate Amendments to H.R. 3590 , Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act , and providing for the consideration of the bill H.R. 4872 , Reconciliation Act of 2010March 21, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.1075 Commending the members of the Agri-business Development Teams of the National Guard for their efforts, together with personnel of the Department of Agriculture and the United States Agency for International Development, to modernize agriculture practices and increase food production in war-torn countries.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H RES 1075 Commending the members of the Agri-business Development Teams of the National Guard for their efforts, together with personnel of the Department of Agriculture and the United Sates Agency for International Development, to modernize agriculture practices and increase food production in war-torn countries.March 21, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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On Approving the Journal: JOURNALMarch 21, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.1174 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 1174 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women’s History MonthMarch 21, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.4840 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1979 Cleveland Avenue in Columbus, Ohio, as the "Clarence D. Lumpkin Post Office".
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 4840 Clarence D. Lumpkin Post Office DesignationMarch 21, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.1040 Honoring the life and accomplishments of Donald Harington for his contributions to literature in the United States.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 1040 Honoring the life and accomplishments of Donald Harington for his contributions to literature in the United StatesMarch 20, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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On Approving the Journal: JOURNALMarch 20, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.4887 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that health coverage provided by the Department of Defense is treated as minimal essential coverage.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 4887 TRICARE Affirmation ActMarch 20, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.1612 Public Lands Service Corps Act of 2009
On Passage: H R 1612 Public Lands Service Corps Act of 2009March 20, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.1612 Public Lands Service Corps Act of 2009
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 1612 Public Lands Service Corps Act of 2009March 20, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.1612 Public Lands Service Corps Act of 2009
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 1 to H R 1612March 20, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.1612 Public Lands Service Corps Act of 2009
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 2 to H R 1612March 20, 2010
Nay
(with party)
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H.Con.Res.244 Expressing support for the designation of March 20 as a National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H CON RES 244 Expressing support for the designation of March 20 as a National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care PhysiciansMarch 19, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.1027 Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the historic dive to the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, the deepest point in the world's oceans, on January 23, 1960, and its importance to marine research, ocean science, a better understanding of the planet, and the future of human exploration.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 1027 Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the historic dive to the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, the deepest point in the world’s oceans, on January 23, 1960, and its importance to marine research, ocean science, a better understanding of the planet, and the future of human explorationMarch 19, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.1133 Recognizing the extraordinary number of African-Americans who have overcome significant obstacles to enhance innovation and competitiveness in the field of science in the United States.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 1133 Recognizing the extraordinary number of African-Americans who have overcome significant obstacles to enhance innovation and competitiveness in the field of science in the United StatesMarch 19, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.4395 To revise the boundaries of the Gettysburg National Military Park to include the Gettysburg Train Station, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 4395 To revise the boundaries of the Gettysburg National Military Park to include the Gettysburg Train Station, and for other purposesMarch 19, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.4003 Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 4003 Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study ActMarch 19, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.3644 Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education Act
On Passage: H R 3644 Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education ActMarch 19, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.3644 Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education Act
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 3644 Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education ActMarch 19, 2010
Nay
(with party)
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H.R.3644 Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 1 to H R 3644Abstain (against party)March 19, 2010
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H.R.3644 Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 2 to H R 3644March 19, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.2788 Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 2788 Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial ActMarch 19, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.3671 Upper Mississippi River Basin Protection Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 3671 Upper Mississippi River Basin Protection ActMarch 19, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.1192 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3644) to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish education and watershed programs which advance environmental literacy, including preparedness and adaptability for the likely impacts of climate change in coastal watershed regions, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1612) to amend the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to expand the authorization of the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, and the Interior to provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, help restore the Nation's natural, cultural, historic, archaeological, recreational, and scenic resources, train a new generation of public land managers and enthusiasts, and promote the value of public service.
On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 1192 Providing for consideration of (H.R. 3644), the Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education Act and (H.R. 1612), Public Land Service Corps Act of 2009March 19, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.1173 Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Vermont Long Trail, the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States, and congratulating the Green Mountain Club for its century of dedication in developing and maintaining the trail.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 1173 Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Vermont Long Trail, the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States, and congratulating the Green Mountain Club for its century of dedication in developing and maintaining the trailMarch 18, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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