U.S. Congress - Voting History: Charles Melancon 
Charles Melancon
Democrat • 3 Terms • Sworn In 2005
Last Term
2009 - 2010
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- 20 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 160 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 141 of 440)
- 230 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 344 of 440) 11 Made Into Law (Ranks 303 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Mike Ross
- Rep. Frank LoBiondo
- Least often votes with:
- Bobby Bright
- Ronald Paul
- Votes with party 93%
- Abstains: 12%
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H.R.5758 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2 Government Center in Fall River, Massachusetts, as the "Sergeant Robert Barrett Post Office Building".
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 5758 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2 Government Center in Fall River, Massachusetts, as the “Sergeant Robert Barrett Post Office Building”November 17, 2010
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.3808 Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2009
On Passage of the Bill, the Objections of the President Notwithstanding: H R 3808 To require any Federal or State court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a State other than the State where the court is located when such notarization occurs in or affects interstate commerceNovember 17, 2010
Nay
(with party)
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H.Con.Res.332 Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate.
On Agreeing to the Resolution: H CON RES 332 Adjournment ResolutionNovember 17, 2010 Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.1428 Recognizing Brooklyn Botanic Garden on its 100th anniversary as the preeminent horticultural attraction in the borough of Brooklyn and its longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship and education for the City of New York.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 1428 Recognizing Brooklyn Botanic Garden on its 100th anniversary as the preeminent horticultural attraction in the borough of Brooklyn and its longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship and education for the cityAbstain (against party)November 16, 2010
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H.Res.1475 Congratulates the town of Tarboro, North Carolina, on the occasion of its 250th anniversary.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 1475 Congratulates the town of Tarboro, North Carolina, on the occasion of its 250th anniversaryAbstain (against party)November 16, 2010
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H.Res.716 Recognizing Gail Abarbanel and the Rape Treatment Center, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 716 Recognizing Gail Abarbanel and the Rape Treatment CenterAbstain (against party)November 16, 2010
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H CON RES 328 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the successful and substantial contributions of the amendments to the patent and trademark laws that were initially enacted in 1980 by Public Law 96-517 (commonly referred to as the “Bayh-Dole Act”) on the occassion of the 30th anniversary of its enactmentNovember 15, 2010 Aye
(with party)
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 1713 Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Ruby Bridges desegregating a previously all-White public elementary schoolNovember 15, 2010 Aye
(with party)
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S.3689 Copyright Cleanup, Clarification, and Corrections Act of 2010
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: S 3689 To clarify, improve, and correct the laws relating to copyrightsNovember 15, 2010 Aye
(with party)
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H.R.3940 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend grants and other assistance to facilitate a political status public education program for the people of Guam.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments: H R 3940 To amend Public Law 96-597 to clarify the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to extend grants and other assistance to facilitate political status public education programs for the peoples of the non-self governing territories of the United StatesSeptember 29, 2010 Aye
(with party)
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H.R.3081 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments: H R 3081 Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesSeptember 29, 2010 Aye
(with party)
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H.R.512 Federal Election Integrity Act of 2009
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 512 To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit certain State election administration officials from actively participating in electoral campaignsSeptember 29, 2010 Aye
(with party)
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H.R.946 Plain Language Act of 2009
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments: H R 946 Plain Writing Act of 2010September 29, 2010 Aye
(with party)
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S.3729 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: S 3729 To authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2013September 29, 2010 Aye
(with party)
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On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 1682 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3081) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesSeptember 29, 2010 Aye
(with party)
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On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 1682 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3081) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesSeptember 29, 2010 Aye
(with party)
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H.R.2701 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment: H R 2701 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010September 29, 2010 Aye
(with party)
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H.R.3421 Medical Debt Relief Act of 2009
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 3421 Medical Debt Relief ActSeptember 29, 2010 Aye
(with party)
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H.R.4072 AMERICA Works Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 4072 To require that certain Federal job training and career education programs give priority to programs that provide a national industry-recognized and portable credentialSeptember 29, 2010 Aye
(with party)
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H.R.6160 Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act of 2010
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 6160 Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization ActSeptember 29, 2010 Aye
(with party)
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H.R.2378 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
On Passage: H R 2378 Currency Reform for Fair Trade ActSeptember 29, 2010 Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.1326 Calling on the Government of Japan to immediately address the growing problem of abduction to and retention of United States citizen minor children in Japan, to work closely with the Government of the United States to return these children to their custodial parent or to the original jurisdiction for a custody determination in the United States, to provide left-behind parents immediate access to their children, and to adopt without delay the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H RES 1326 Calling on the Government of Japan to immediately address the growing problem of abduction to and retention of United States citizen minor children in JapanSeptember 29, 2010 Aye
(with party)
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H.R.5993 SAVINGS Act of 2010
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 5993 Securing America’s Veterans Insurance Needs and Goals Act of 2010September 29, 2010 Aye
(with party)
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H.R.3685 To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the main page of the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a hyperlink to the VetSuccess Internet website and to publicize such Internet website.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 3685 To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the main page of the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a hyperlink to the VetSuccess Internet website and to publicize such Internet websiteSeptember 29, 2010 Aye
(with party)
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H.R.847 James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2009
On Passage: H R 847 James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation ActSeptember 29, 2010 Aye
(with party)
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H.R.847 James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2009
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 847 James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation ActSeptember 29, 2010 Aye
(against party)
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On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 1674 Providing for consideration of H.R. 847, “James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010”, H.R. 2378, “Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act”, and the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2701, “Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010”September 29, 2010 Aye
(with party)
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On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 1674 Providing for consideration of H.R. 847, “James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010”, H.R. 2378, “Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act”, and the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2701, “Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010”September 29, 2010 Aye
(with party)
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On Agreeing to the Resolution: H CON RES 321 Adjournment ResolutionSeptember 29, 2010 Nay
(against party)
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On Motion to Adjourn: ADJOURNSeptember 29, 2010 Nay
(with party)
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