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Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted September 21, 2019
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From GovTrack.us, September 21, 2019

 

Sep 12, 2019 — Bill Text

H.R. 4301: School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Act

This bill’s text is now available.

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard [D-HI2] is the sponsor of this bill.

 

 

Sep 16, 2019 5:31 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: John Rakolta, Jr., to be Ambassador of the United States to the United Arab Emirates: John Rakolta, Jr., of Michigan, to be Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates

Cloture Motion Agreed to 55/27

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Not Voting

 

 

Sep 17, 2019 — Introduced

S. 2484: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority for operation of a Department of Veterans Affairs regional office in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines, and for other purposes.

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 17, 2019 — Introduced

S. 2482: A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out the final rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled “Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds”.

Sponsor: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI]

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary 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 17, 2019 — Introduced

S. 2489: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority for financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing, and for other purposes.

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 17, 2019 noon — Vote

On the Nomination PN135: John Rakolta, Jr., of Michigan, to be Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates

Nomination Confirmed 63/30

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

 

 

Sep 17, 2019 12:48 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kenneth A. Howery to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Sweden: Kenneth A. Howery, of Texas, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden

Cloture Motion Agreed to 63/29

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

 

 

Sep 17, 2019 3:30 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN127: Kenneth A. Howery, of Texas, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden

Nomination Confirmed 62/32

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

 

 

Sep 17, 2019 4:08 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Robert A. Destro, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Robert A. Destro, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor

Cloture Motion Agreed to 49/44

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

 

 

Sep 17, 2019 4:31 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Brent James McIntosh to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury: Brent James McIntosh, of Michigan, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury

Cloture Motion Agreed to 54/40

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

 

 

Sep 17, 2019 4:49 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Brian Callanan to be General Counsel for the Department of the Treasury: Brian Callanan, of New Jersey, to be General Counsel for the Department of the Treasury

Cloture Motion Agreed to 55/37

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

 

 

Sep 17, 2019 6:59 p.m. — Vote

On Motion to Instruct Conferees: S. 1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

Failed 198/219

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Nay

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Not Voting

 

 

Sep 17, 2019 7:20 p.m. — Vote

On Closing Portions of the Conference: S. 1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

Passed 407/4

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Not Voting

 

 

Sep 18, 2019 — Ordered Reported

H.R. 2406: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2019

Sponsor: Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1]

Last Action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 14.

Explanation: The committees assigned to this bill sent it to the House or Senate as a whole for consideration on September 18, 2019.

 

 

Sep 18, 2019 11:08 a.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN119: Robert A. Destro, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor

Nomination Confirmed 49/44

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

 

 

Sep 18, 2019 11:37 a.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN795: Brent James McIntosh, of Michigan, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury

Nomination Confirmed 54/38

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

 

 

Sep 18, 2019 12:15 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN794: Brian Callanan, of New Jersey, to be General Counsel for the Department of the Treasury

Nomination Confirmed 55/39

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

 

 

Sep 18, 2019 1:43 p.m. — Vote

On Ordering the Previous Question: H.Res. 558: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1423) to amend title 9 of ...

Passed 228/195

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Yea

 

 

Sep 18, 2019 1:50 p.m. — Vote

H.Res. 558: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1423) to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from t

Passed 228/196

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Yea

 

 

Sep 18, 2019 2:01 p.m. — Vote

H.R. 4285: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019

Passed 417/1

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Yea

 

 

Sep 18, 2019 2:47 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 2740

Cloture Motion Rejected 51/44

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

 

 

Sep 18, 2019 6:16 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Compound Motion to Disagree to the House Amendment, Agree to the Request for Conference, and Authorize the Chair to Appoint Conferees to S. 1790

Cloture Motion Agreed to 87/7

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

 

Sep 19, 2019 — Introduced

H.R. 4401: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reinstate the obligation of broadcast licensees to afford reasonable opportunity for the discussion of conflicting views on issues of public importance (commonly known as the “Fairness Doctrine”).

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 19, 2019 2:02 p.m. — Vote

On Ordering the Previous Question: H.Res. 564: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4378) making continuing appropriations for fiscal ...

Passed 228/197

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Yea

 

 

Sep 19, 2019 2:11 p.m. — Vote

H.Res. 564: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4378) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2020, and for other purposes.

Passed 227/196

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Yea

 

 

Sep 19, 2019 3:28 p.m. — Vote

H.R. 4378: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019

Passed 301/123

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Yea

 

 

Sep 20, 2019 10:56 a.m. — Vote

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 1 to H R 1423

Failed 161/253

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: No

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: No

 

 

Sep 20, 2019 11:06 a.m. — Vote

H.R. 1423: FAIR Act

Passed 225/186

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Aye

Rep. Gabbard [D-HI2]: Aye

 

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