The HAMP Termination Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (252-170, 1 Present, 9 Not Voting)
The House voted to end the Home Affordable Modification Program, a home foreclosure prevention program that uses Troubled Asset Relief Program money to help homeowners modify their mortgages. The Senate is unlikely to take up the bill.
Rep. Mazie Hirono voted NO Rep. Colleen Hanabusa voted NO
Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act - Vote Passed (225-195, 12 Not Voting)
The House voted to revive a voucher program that would help low-income Washington D.C. residents send their children to private schools. The bill faces an uncertain future but could be attached to the 2011 spending bill currently being negotiated between the House and Senate. Rep. Mazie Hirono voted NO Rep. Colleen Hanabusa voted NO
Government Shutdown Prevention Act - Vote Passed (221-202, 1 Present, 8 Not Voting)
This bill would declare the House-passed spending bill, H.R.1, to be enacted if the Senate does not pass a FY2011 spending bill by April 6. Supporters say the vote highlights the Senate's inability to pass a budget, while opponents say the bill is unconstitutional. Rep. Mazie Hirono voted NO Rep. Colleen Hanabusa voted NO
FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (223-196, 13 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration for four-years. The Senate passed a two-year bill in February. The two chambers will now work out a compromise bill.
Rep. Mazie Hirono voted NO Rep. Colleen Hanabusa voted NO
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