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Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted September 25, 2021
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation

From GovTrack.us, Sept 25, 2021

Sep 20, 2021 — Introduced

S. 2759: Restore Honor to Service Members Act of 2021

Sponsor: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI] is a member of the committee.

 

Sep 20, 2021 — Introduced

S. 2761: Every Veteran Counts Act of 2021

Sponsor: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI]

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI] is a member of the committee.

 

Sep 20, 2021 5:30 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN570: Veronica S. Rossman, of Colorado, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit

Nomination Confirmed 50/42

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

Sep 20, 2021 6:57 p.m. — Vote

H.R. 5293: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021

Passed 423/0

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

Sep 20, 2021 7:26 p.m. — Vote

S. 189: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021

Passed 423/0

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

Sep 21, 2021 — Introduced

S. 2777: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make adjustments to payment rates for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program to account for certain unique circumsta

Sponsor: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Finance which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

 

Sep 21, 2021 — Introduced

H.R. 5312: Equitable Payments for Nursing Facilities Act of 2021

Sponsor: Rep. Kaialiʻi Kahele [D-HI2]

This bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and House Committee on Ways and Means which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration.

 

Sep 21, 2021 11:45 a.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Margaret Irene Strickland to be U.S. District Judge for the District of New Mexico: Margaret Irene Strickland, of New Mexico, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico

Cloture Motion Agreed to 52/46

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

Sep 21, 2021 2:35 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN396: Margaret Irene Strickland, of New Mexico, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico

Nomination Confirmed 52/45

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

Sep 21, 2021 5:53 p.m. — Vote

On Ordering the Previous Question: H.Res. 667: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3755) to protect a person’s ability ...

Passed 218/210

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

Sep 21, 2021 6:05 p.m. — Vote

On the Motion to Discharge PN116: Rohit Chopra, of the District of Columbia, to be Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection for a term of five years

Motion to Discharge Agreed to 49/48

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

Sep 21, 2021 6:17 p.m. — Vote

H.Res. 667: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3755) to protect a person’s ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider’s ability to provide abortion services; providing for consideration o

Passed 217/207

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

Sep 21, 2021 6:45 p.m. — Vote

S. 1828: HAVANA Act of 2021

Passed 427/0

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

Sep 21, 2021 8:19 p.m. — Vote

On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 5305: Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act

Failed 209/215

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Nay

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Nay

 

Sep 21, 2021 8:40 p.m. — Vote

H.R. 5305: Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act

Passed 220/211

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

Sep 21, 2021 9:03 p.m. — Vote

On Motion to Adjourn

Failed 163/216

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Nay

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Nay

 

Sep 22, 2021 11:19 a.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Lily Lawrence Batchelder to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury: Lily Lawrence Batchelder, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury

Cloture Motion Agreed to 63/35

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

Sep 22, 2021 12:08 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Jayme Ray White to be a Deputy U.S. Trade Representative: Jayme Ray White, of Washington, to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative (Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East, Labor, and Environment), with the rank of Ambassador

Cloture Motion Agreed to 78/20

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

Sep 22, 2021 1:11 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 98 (Dean) to H.R. 4350: To direct the holder of a private education loan to discharge the loan in the event of the borrower's death or total and permanent disability.

Agreed to 219/204

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

Sep 22, 2021 1:33 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 99 (Plaskett) to H.R. 4350: To provide for U.S. Virgin Islands nonimmigrant visitor visa waivers (as currently provided for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands) for stays of up to 45 days in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Agreed to 235/190

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

Sep 22, 2021 1:55 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 102 (Tlaib) to H.R. 4350: To strengthen servicemember consumer protections with regards to medical debt collections and credit reporting, including prohibiting the collection of medical debt for the first two years and prohibiting debt arising fr

Agreed to 222/203

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

Sep 22, 2021 2:16 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 103 (Slotkin) to H.R. 4350: To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide DOD medical providers with mandatory training with respect to the potential health effects of PFAS and add additional language to address PFAS contamination.

Agreed to 236/186

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

Sep 22, 2021 2:38 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 104 (DeGette) to H.R. 4350: To add the text of Titles I - VI of the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act.

Agreed to 222/200

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

Sep 22, 2021 2:50 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN365: Lily Lawrence Batchelder, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury

Nomination Confirmed 64/34

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

Sep 22, 2021 2:59 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 105 (Neguse) to H.R. 4350: To add the text of H.R. 577, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act, and H.R. 1052, the Grand Canyon Protection Act to the bill.

Agreed to 224/204

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

Sep 22, 2021 6:31 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN630: Jayme Ray White, of Washington, to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative (Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East, Labor, and Environment), with the rank of Ambassador

Nomination Confirmed 80/18

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

Sep 22, 2021 7:38 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Florence Y. Pan to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia: Florence Y. Pan, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia

Cloture Motion Agreed to 66/27

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

Sep 23, 2021 — Introduced

S.Res. 385: A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2021, as “Telehealth Awareness Week”.

Sponsor: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]

This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It will typically be considered by committee next.

 

Sep 23, 2021 10:03 a.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN642: Florence Y. Pan, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia

Nomination Confirmed 68/30

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

Sep 23, 2021 11:01 a.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Sarah Bianchi, of Virginia, to be Deputy United States Trade Representative: Sarah Bianchi, of Virginia, to be Deputy United States Trade Representative (Asia, Africa, Investment, Services, Textiles, and Industrial Competitiveness), with the rank of Ambassador

Cloture Motion Agreed to 85/13

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

Sep 23, 2021 1:52 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN607: Sarah Bianchi, of Virginia, to be Deputy United States Trade Representative (Asia, Africa, Investment, Services, Textiles, and Industrial Competitiveness), with the rank of Ambassador

Nomination Confirmed 85/11

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

Sep 23, 2021 2:07 p.m. — Vote

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 5323 Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes

Passed 420/9

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

Sep 23, 2021 2:30 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 111 (Bowman) to H.R. 4350: To prohibit U.S. military presence in Syria without Congressional approval within one year of the bill's enactment.

Failed 141/286

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Nay

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

Sep 23, 2021 2:33 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Daniel J. Kritenbrink, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (East Asian and Pacific Affairs) : Daniel J. Kritenbrink, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (East Asian and Pacific Affairs)

Cloture Motion Agreed to 77/18

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

Sep 23, 2021 2:53 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 112 (Mfume) to H.R. 4350: To increase the government-wide goals for small business participation in federal contracts and for certain small business concerns.

Agreed to 219/202

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

Sep 23, 2021 3:14 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 113 (Khanna) to H.R. 4350: To terminate U.S. military logistical support and the transfer of spare parts to Saudi warplanes conducting aerial strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, and permanently end any U.S. effort to command, coordinate, partic

Agreed to 219/207

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

 

Sep 23, 2021 3:36 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 114 (Meeks) to H.R. 4350: To require the suspension of U.S. sustainment and maintenance support to Saudi air force units responsible for airstrikes resulting in civilian casualties in Yemen with certain exemptions for territorial self-defense, co

Agreed to 223/204

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

 

Sep 23, 2021 4 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 115 (Maloney) to H.R. 4350: To replace the congressional publication entitled United States Government Policy and Supporting Positions, commonly known as the Plum Book, with an online public directory.

Agreed to 223/202

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

 

Sep 23, 2021 4:24 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 116 (Johnson) to H.R. 4350: To restrict the Department of Defense from transferring certain surplus military property to federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies.

Failed 198/231

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

 

Sep 23, 2021 4:46 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 117 (Garamendi) to H.R. 4350: To prohibit the use of funds for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program and W87-1.

Failed 118/299

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Nay

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Nay

 

 

Sep 23, 2021 5:09 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 118 (Schrader) to H.R. 4350: To reduce Unfunded Priority Lists to only the six Service Branches of the United States Military and United States Special Operations Command.

Failed 167/256

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Nay

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Nay

 

 

Sep 23, 2021 5:25 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN494: Daniel J. Kritenbrink, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (East Asian and Pacific Affairs)

Nomination Confirmed 72/14

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

 

Sep 23, 2021 5:32 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 119 (Ocasio-Cortez) to H.R. 4350: To reduce the bills overall authorization by 10 percent, excluding the military personnel, DoD federal civilian workforce, and defense health program accounts from the reduction.

Failed 86/332

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Nay

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Nay

 

 

Sep 23, 2021 5:55 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 120 (Jacobs) to H.R. 4350: To reduce amounts authorized for defense spending in FY22 to no more than the amount requested by the President.

Failed 142/286

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Nay

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Nay

 

 

Sep 23, 2021 6:08 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Karen Erika Donfried, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (European Affairs and Eurasian Affairs): Karen Erika Donfried, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (European Affairs and Eurasian Affairs)

Cloture Motion Agreed to 65/21

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

 

Sep 23, 2021 6:16 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 121 (Langevin) to H.R. 4350: To allow for admission of essential scientists and technical experts to promote and protect the national security innovation base.

Agreed to 225/187

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

 

Sep 23, 2021 6:41 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 122 (Bowman) to H.R. 4350: To add the President, Vice President, and any Cabinet member to the current statutory prohibition on Members of Congress contracting with the federal government.

Agreed to 234/183

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

 

Sep 23, 2021 7:06 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 123 (Smith) to H.R. 4350: An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in Part C of House Report 117-125 as en bloc No. 2: Nos. 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162,

Agreed to 367/59

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

 

Sep 23, 2021 7:28 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 124 (Smith) to H.R. 4350: An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in Part C of House Report 117-125 of House Report 117-125 as en bloc No. 3: Nos. 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269,

Agreed to 362/59

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

 

Sep 23, 2021 7:56 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 125 (Smith) to H.R. 4350: An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in Part C of House Report 117-125 as en bloc No. 4: Nos. 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386,

Agreed to 360/66

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

 

Sep 23, 2021 7:59 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Monica P. Medina to be Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs: Monica P. Medina, of Maryland, to be Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs

Cloture Motion Agreed to 57/26

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

 

Sep 23, 2021 8:17 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 126 (Leger Fernandez) to H.R. 4350: To provide an apology to individuals and their families in NM, UT, ID, and other states who were exposed to radiation from nuclear testing.

Agreed to 240/185

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

 

Sep 23, 2021 8:37 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Mary Catherine Phee to be an Assistant Secretary of State (African Affairs): Mary Catherine Phee, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (African Affairs)

Cloture Motion Agreed to 58/25

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

 

Sep 23, 2021 8:40 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 127 (Torres) to H.R. 4350: To reinstate standard Congressional Notification procedures for the export of certain items to foreign countries.

Agreed to 215/213

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

 

Sep 23, 2021 8:57 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Todd D. Robinson to be an Assistant Secretary of State (International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs): Todd D. Robinson, of New Jersey, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs)

Cloture Motion Agreed to 54/29

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

 

Sep 23, 2021 9:02 p.m. — Vote

H.R. 4350: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

Passed 316/113

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

 

Sep 23, 2021 9:15 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Jessica Lewis to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Political-Military Affairs): Jessica Lewis, of Ohio, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Political-Military Affairs)

Cloture Motion Agreed to 62/21

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

 

Sep 24, 2021 11:25 a.m. — Vote

On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 3755: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021

Failed 210/219

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Nay

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Nay

 

 

Sep 24, 2021 11:53 a.m. — Vote

H.R. 3755: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021

Passed 218/211

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

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