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Hawaii Congressional Delegation How they Voted September 26, 2020

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From GovTrack.us, September 26, 2020

Sep 21, 2020 5:31 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Edward Hulvey Meyers to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims: Edward Hulvey Meyers, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years

Cloture Motion Agreed to 65/25

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

 

Sep 22, 2020 — Introduced

S. 4656: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a reduction in certain loan fees for certain veterans affected by major disasters.

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 22, 2020 — Introduced

H.R. 8336: To repeal certain war powers of the President under the Communications Act of 1934.

Sponsor: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard [D-HI2]

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

 

Sep 22, 2020 11:30 a.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN1348: Edward Hulvey Meyers, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years

Nomination Confirmed 66/27

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

 

Sep 22, 2020 12:12 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Andrea R. Lucas, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Andrea R. Lucas, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2025

Cloture Motion Agreed to 49/44

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

 

Sep 22, 2020 2:16 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN1691: Andrea R. Lucas, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2025

Nomination Confirmed 49/44

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

 

Sep 22, 2020 2:56 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith E. Sonderling to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Keith E. Sonderling, of Florida, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2024

Cloture Motion Agreed to 52/41

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

 

Sep 22, 2020 3:33 p.m. — Vote

H.R. 6210: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

Passed 406/3

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Not Voting

 

Sep 22, 2020 4:31 p.m. — Vote

H.R. 5664: LIFT Act

Passed 414/0

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Yea

 

Sep 22, 2020 5:25 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN1694: Keith E. Sonderling, of Florida, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2024

Nomination Confirmed 52/41

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

 

Sep 22, 2020 8:14 p.m. — Vote

H.R. 8337: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act

Passed 359/57

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Yea

 

Sep 23, 2020 11:45 a.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: John Charles Hinderaker to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Arizona: John Charles Hinderaker, of Arizona, to be United States District Judge for the District of Arizona

Cloture Motion Agreed to 71/26

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

Sep 23, 2020 3 p.m. — Vote

On Ordering the Previous Question: H.Res. 1129: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4447) to establish an energy storage ...

Passed 231/190

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Yea

 

Sep 23, 2020 3:46 p.m. — Vote

H.Res. 1129: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4447) to establish an energy storage and microgrid grant and technical assistance program; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6270) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to requ

Passed 229/187

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Yea

 

Sep 23, 2020 4:08 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN1314: John Charles Hinderaker, of Arizona, to be United States District Judge for the District of Arizona

Nomination Confirmed 70/27

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

Sep 23, 2020 4:26 p.m. — Vote

H.R. 451: Don’t Break Up the T-Band Act of 2020

Passed 410/5

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Yea

 

Sep 23, 2020 4:43 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Roderick C. Young to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia: Roderick C. Young, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia

Cloture Motion Agreed to 93/3

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

Sep 23, 2020 5:15 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN1693: Jocelyn Samuels, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2021

Nomination Confirmed 54/42

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

Sep 24, 2020 — Passed Senate (House next)

S. 2693: READI Act

Sponsor: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]

Last Action: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Explanation: This bill passed in the Senate on September 24, 2020 and goes to the House next for consideration.

 

Sep 24, 2020 — Introduced

S. 4732: A bill to conduct a study on the spread of COVID-19-related disinformation and misinformation on the internet and social media platforms, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI]

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

1 cosponsor is on that committee.

 

Sep 24, 2020 11:37 a.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN1922: Roderick C. Young, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia

Nomination Confirmed 93/2

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

Sep 24, 2020 1:41 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Proceed on H.R. 8337: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act

Motion to Proceed Agreed to 93/2

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

Sep 24, 2020 2:05 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 889 (Stevens) to H.R. 4447: An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 116-528 as en bloc No. 1: Nos. 1, 14, 15, 18, 23, 24, 26, 29, 39, 40, 41, 42, 47, 49, 50, 54, 64, 69, 72, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 94, and

Agreed to 235/172

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Yea

 

Sep 24, 2020 2:53 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 892 (Haaland) to H.R. 4447: An amendment numbered 32, printed Part B of House Report 116-528 to increase authorizations for energy R&D accounts by 50% and add an authorization for total funding for research, development, demonstration and commerc

Agreed to 235/173

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Yea

 

Sep 24, 2020 3:42 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 893 (Levin) to H.R. 4447: An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 116-528 as en bloc N. 4: Nos. 33, 34, 46, 53, 62, 63, 68, 76, 82, and 92.

Agreed to 273/132

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Yea

 

Sep 24, 2020 4:48 p.m. — Vote

On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H.R. 4447: Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019

Failed 193/214

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Nay

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Nay

 

Sep 24, 2020 5:28 p.m. — Vote

H.R. 4447: Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019

Passed 220/185

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Yea

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