OFFICIALS LEGISLATION INTEREST GROUPS PUBLIC STATEMENTS COMMITTEES VETOES

H J Res 44 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments - National Key Vote

Timeline

Related Issues

Stage Details

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Continuing Appropriations Amendments

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a resolution that extends the Continuing Appropriations Act until March 18, 2011, eliminates funding for earmarks, and reduces appropriations by approximately $4 billion.

Highlights:

  • Eliminates funding for congressional earmarks and congressionally directed spending items (Sec. 1).
  • Reduces overall government funding by approximately $4 billion for certain agencies and programs, and eliminates appropriations for various programs including, but not limited to, the following (Sec. 1):
    • Election reform programs of the Election Assistance Commission;
    • The Smithsonian Institution Legacy Fund;
    • Surface transportation priorities of the Federal Highway Administration; and
    • The Economic Development Initiative (EDI) and neighborhood initiatives of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Full Bill Text

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Continuing Appropriations Amendments

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a resolution that extends the Continuing Appropriations Act until March 18, 2011, eliminates funding for earmarks, and reduces appropriations by approximately $4 billion.

Highlights:

  • Eliminates funding for congressional earmarks and congressionally directed spending items (Sec. 1).
  • Reduces overall government funding by approximately $4 billion for certain agencies and programs, and eliminates appropriations for various programs including, but not limited to, the following (Sec. 1):
    • Election reform programs of the Election Assistance Commission;
    • The Smithsonian Institution Legacy Fund;
    • Surface transportation priorities of the Federal Highway Administration; and
    • The Economic Development Initiative (EDI) and neighborhood initiatives of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Full Bill Text

arrow_upward