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Debt limit disapproval - Vote Passed (239-176, 2 Present, 16 Not Voting)

The House voted to block a $1.2 trillion increase in the $15.2 trillion debt ceiling. With the Senate unlikely to approve a similar measure, the increase will automatically take effect January 27, 2012.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES......

2011 Congressional Session Voting Record
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Motion to go to conference; Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (229-193, 11 Not Voting)

With this vote, the House rejected the Senate's two-month extension of the Social Security payroll tax reduction and requested a conference to consider a yearlong extension. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) stated he would not call the Senate back into session. The standoff ended later in the week when the House agreed to pass the two-month bill and the Senate agreed to name conferees to work out a yearlong extension.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (234-193, 6 Not Voting)

The House passed this Republican version of the payroll tax extension bill. The bill would extend the Social Security payroll tax cut for one year, prevent Medicare payments to doctors from being cut more than 27 percent, and overhaul the unemployment benefits program. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) called the bill "dead on arrival" in the Senate.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Iran Sanctions - Vote Passed (410-11, 12 Not Voting)

The House voted to strengthen sanctions against Iran that are intended to deny the regime resources to develop nuclear weapons. The Senate is unlikely to pass the bill.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Defense Authorization, FY2012 - Vote Passed (283-136, 14 Not Voting)

The House passed this $662 billion measure that authorizes defense policies for the current fiscal year. The Senate cleared the measure for the president the next day.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted Not Voting.

Intelligence Authorization, FY2012 - Vote Passed (396-23, 14 Not Voting)

The House gave final approval to this bill authorizing funds for 16 intelligence agencies for the current fiscal year. The amount is classified, but it is estimated to be around $78.6 billion. The Senate passed the bill on December 14 by unanimous consent. The president is expected to sign it.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Military Construction-VA Appropriations, FY2012 - Vote Passed (296-121, 16 Not Voting)

The House passed the conference report for this $915 billion "megabus" spending bill that provides funds for the rest of the fiscal year for the remaining nine annual appropriations bills. The nine bills are the Military Construction-VA, Defense, Energy-Water, Financial Services, Homeland Security, Interior-Environment, Labor-HHS-Education, Legislative Branch and State-Foreign Operations appropriations bills. The Senate gave final approval to the bill the next day. The president is expected to sign it into law.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2012 - Vote Passed (351-67, 15 Not Voting)

The House passed this $8.6 billion bill to provide additional disaster relief funds to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers and to combat Social Security waste. The Senate passed the bill the next day, sending it to the President.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted NO

Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (241-184, 8 Not Voting)

This bill would require congressional approval of federal regulations that are expected to cost the economy $100 million or more or have a significant effect on consumer prices. Currently, regulations take effect unless both Congress and the president approve a resolution disapproving of them. The White House opposes the bill.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (268-150, 15 Not Voting)

This House-passed bill would prevent the EPA from revising air standards concerning dust from farm operations for one year. The Senate is unlikely to take up the bill. The White House has also issued a veto threat.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act - Vote Passed (235-188, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would build in a waiting period between the time workers file petitions to unionize and the time the vote occurs. The Senate is unlikely to take up the measure.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

To reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions and by terminating the Election Assistance Commission - Vote Passed (235-190, 8 Not Voting)

This House bill would terminate taxpayer funding of presidential campaigns and conventions. Public funding began in 1976. The bill would also eliminate the Election Assistance Commission, which was established in 2002 to help states to update their voting machines. The Senate is unlikely to take up the measure.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (263-159, 11 Not Voting)

This bill would allow the Small Business Administration to intervene in the regulatory process when small businesses are affected. The Senate is unlikely to act on the measure, which is also opposed by the White House.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Regulatory Accountability Act - Vote Passed (253-167, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would require federal agencies to choose the "least costly" option when writing new federal regulations. Agencies would also be required to provide indirect cost estimates and predictions of job gains or losses. The White House opposes the bill.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations - Vote Passed (298-121, 14 Not Voting)

The House passed the conference report for this "minibus" spending bill that combines the 2012 fiscal year Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Transportation-HUD appropriations bills. The bill also contains a continuing resolution to keep the rest of the government funded through December 16. The Senate passed the bill later in the day, clearing it for the president. The nine remaining annual appropriations bills may be combined into one bill after the Thanksgiving recess.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations - Vote Passed (298-121, 14 Not Voting)

The House passed the conference report for this "minibus" spending bill that combines the 2012 fiscal year Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Transportation-HUD appropriations bills. The bill also contains a continuing resolution to keep the rest of the government funded through December 16. The Senate passed the bill later in the day, clearing it for the president. The nine remaining annual appropriations bills may be combined into one bill after the Thanksgiving recess.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States - Vote Failed (261-165, 8 Not Voting)

The House fell 23 votes short of the two-thirds majority needed to pass this balanced-budget constitutional amendment. Under the terms of the August debt limit law, both chambers are required to consider a balanced-budget amendment by the end of 2011. The Senate is expected to consider the proposal in December.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act - Vote Passed (235-186, 12 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to transfer a parcel of federal land near Superior, AZ to Resolution Copper Mining. The Senate is unlikely to approve the measure.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Modify Income Calculation for Eligibility for Certain Health Programs - Vote Passed (262-157, 14 Not Voting)

This House bill would take into account a person’s Social Security benefits when determining eligibility for government health care programs. The 2010 health care law excludes Social Security when calculating eligibility. The bill is intended to pay for revenue lost due to H.R.674. The White House supports this measure.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Government Contractor Withholding Repeal Act - Vote Passed (405-16, 12 Not Voting)

The House voted to repeal a requirement that government agencies withhold 3 percent of payments to government contractors. The bill will be paired with H.R.2576 and sent to the Senate. The White House has also expressed support for the withholding measure.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act - Vote Passed (262-167, 4 Not Voting)

On Wednesday, the House passed this bill to implement a trade pact with Colombia. The Senate approved the bill later in the day and the president is expected to sign it into law.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act - Vote Passed (300-129, 4 Not Voting)

The House approved this bill to implement a trade pact with Panama. The Senate approved the bill later in the day and the president is expected to sign it into law.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act - Vote Passed (278-151, 4 Not Voting)

The House passed this trade agreement with South Korea. The Senate approved the bill later in the day and the president is expected to sign it into law.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (275-142, 16 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would delay EPA emissions rules for boilers, solid-waste incinerators and process heaters, requiring the EPA to re-propose the rules and finalize them exactly 15 months after the bill’s enactment. The Senate is unlikely to vote on the legislation.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 - Vote Passed (352-66, 15 Not Voting)

The House gave final approval to this measure that funds the government through November 18 at the level agreed to in the August debt limit law. The new fiscal year began on October 1 with none of the annual spending bills completed. President Obama signed the bill into law the next day.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (262-161, 10 Not Voting)

The House voted to delay the EPA’s implementation of air pollution rules for cement plants by 15 months. The Senate is unlikely to take up the bill. The White House has also threatened to veto the bill.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Short-Term Continuing Appropriations - Vote Passed (219-203, 11 Not Voting)

This bill would fund the government through the first seven weeks of the 2012 fiscal year, which starts on October 1. The bill offsets an increase in federal disaster aid by reducing funding for two Energy Department loan programs. The Senate subsequently rejected the bill and scheduled a vote on an alternate version this week.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Cumulative Regulatory Analysis - Vote Passed (249-169, 15 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would delay the EPA’s implementation of two air pollution regulations. The bill also requires the president to establish a commission to report on the cost of certain EPA regulations. The Senate is unlikely to take up the bill.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act - Vote Passed (238-186, 9 Not Voting)

The House approved this legislation to limit the authority of the National Labor Relations Board. The bill prohibits the board from ordering an employer to restore, shut down or relocate operations. The Senate is unlikely to take up the measure.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act - Vote Passed (365-54, 12 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to expand successful charter school programs, the first part of an effort to overhaul and reauthorize the No Child Left Behind Act. The Senate is likely to consider charter school legislation as part of a broader reauthorization of No Child Left Behind rather than as a stand-alone bill.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Intelligence Authorization Act, FY 2012 - Vote Passed (384-14, 33 Not Voting)

This House bill would authorize spending for the 16 intelligence agencies in the upcoming fiscal year. The cost of the bill is classified. The Senate is expected to take up the bill later this year.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted Not Voting

North American-Made Energy Security Act - Vote Passed (279-147, 1 Present, 5 Not Voting)

This House bill would require the White House to decide by November 1 whether to allow construction of a 1,700 mile oil pipeline running from Canada to U.S. refineries in the Midwest and Gulf Coast. The application to build the pipeline was made nearly three years ago. The White House said the State Department is committed to completing its review by the end of the year and called the bill "unnecessary."

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Budget Control Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (269-161, 3 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that raises the debt limit, caps discretionary spending for ten years, establishes a bipartisan committee to identify additional spending cuts, and requires a vote on a balanced budget amendment to the constitution. The Senate gave final approval to the bill the next day, clearing it for the president.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Cut, Cap, and Balance Act - Vote Passed (234-190, 8 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would make a debt ceiling increase contingent on passage of a balanced-budget constitutional amendment. The White House indicated the president would veto it. The Senate rejected the bill later in the week.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (241-173, 18 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to alter the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a mortgage and credit card watchdog group created by the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial overhaul law. The bill would raise the threshold by which the Financial Stability Oversight Council can overturn CFPB regulations and require Senate confirmation of a director before the CFPB can begin operating. The Senate is unlikely to pass the bill.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY2012 - Vote Passed (252-159, 21 Not Voting)

This $3.3 billion bill would fund the legislative branch in the upcoming fiscal year. It marks a 6.4 percent reduction from the current funding level. It is not clear when the Senate will take up the bill.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Better Use of Light Bulbs Act - Vote Failed (233-193, 1 Present, 4 Not Voting)

The House rejected this bill that would have repealed energy efficiency standards that are expected to lead to a phaseout of the traditional incandescent light bulb. A two-thirds vote was necessary to pass the bill under suspension of the rules. The bill is likely to come up again under a rule or as part of another bill.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (239-184, 8 Not Voting)

This House bill would limit the EPA’s authority to override a state’s water pollution standards in favor of stricter standards. It is unclear if the Senate will take up the bill. The White House has issued a veto threat.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Energy-Water Appropriations, FY2012 - Vote Passed (219-196, 16 Not Voting)

The House passed this 2012 fiscal year spending bill that would provide $30.6 billion to the Department of Energy, the Army Corps of Engineers and various water projects. The Senate has not written its version of the bill yet.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Fiscal 2012 Defense Appropriations - Vote Passed (336-87, 8 Not Voting)

The House passed this $649.2 billion bill to fund the Defense Department in the next fiscal year. The bill marks a $17 billion increase over the 2011 spending level. The Senate is expected to work on its version of the bill later in the summer.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (253-166, 12 Not Voting)

This House bill would require the EPA to complete action within six months on air pollution permit applications for offshore oil and gas drilling. A companion measure has been introduced in the Senate but its future is unclear. The administration opposes the bill.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

America Invents Act - Vote Passed (304-117, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would make changes to the patent system. The Senate passed its version of the bill in March 2011. Negotiators will likely meet this summer to work out a compromise bill. The administration has expressed support for the House bill.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted Not Voting

Authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya - Vote Failed (123-295, 13 Not Voting)

The House rejected a resolution that would have authorized the use of U.S. military force in Libya for one year.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted NO

To limit the use of funds to support NATO Operation Unified Protector with respect to Libya - Vote Failed (180-238, 13 Not Voting)

The House rejected this bill that would have defunded U.S. military involvement in NATO activities in Libya. U.S. participation would have been restricted to support operations such as intelligence, surveillance, and search and rescue.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted NO

Military Construction-Veterans Affairs Appropriations, FY2012 - Vote Passed (411-5, 16 Not Voting)

The House passed this $143.9 billion bill that would fund the Veterans Affairs Department and the Defense Department’s construction activities for the upcoming fiscal year. The bill marks a two percent increase over the current year’s level. The Senate has not yet begun work on its version of the bill.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Agriculture Appropriations, FY2012 - Vote Passed (217-203, 12 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would provide $125.5 billion in the upcoming fiscal year for the Agriculture Department. The bill would cut discretionary spending by thirteen percent over the current amount and increase mandatory spending by three percent. The Senate has not yet begun work on its version of the bill.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Debt Limit Increase - Vote Failed (97-318, 7 Present, 9 Not Voting)

The House rejected this bill to raise the public debt limit by $2.4 trillion. The government is expected to hit the current $14.3 trillion debt ceiling by August 2, 2011. Negotiations between the White House and congressional leaders are ongoing.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted NO

Homeland Security Appropriations, FY 2012 - Vote Passed (231-188, 13 Not Voting)

This bill would provide the Department of Homeland Security with $42.3 billion in funding for the upcoming fiscal year. The total is 2.6% less than the current fiscal year. The bill includes $1 billion in emergency spending for disaster aid. Senate appropriators have not drafted their version of the bill yet.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Use of Ground Forces in Libya - Vote Passed (268-145, 1 Present, 18 Not Voting)

The House passed this resolution stating the chamber’s opposition to deploying ground forces in Libya and requiring President Obama to report the strategy for U.S. involvement in combat operations in Libya to Congress within 14 days. The resolution is non-binding.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Libya Troop Withdrawal - Vote Failed (148-265, 19 Not Voting)

The House failed to pass this resolution that would have forced the withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from Libya within 15 days.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

National Defense Authorization Act, FY2012 - Vote Passed (322-96, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill authorizing $690.1 billion in defense spending for the upcoming fiscal year. The Senate is expected to take up its version of the bill this summer.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Patriot Act Extensions - Vote Passed (250-153, 28 Not Voting)

The House gave final approval to this bill extending certain provisions of the Patriot Act until June 1, 2015. The bill, S. 990, originally reauthorized some small business programs but with the Patriot Act provisions due to expire at the end of the day, the Senate used it as the vehicle to pass the extension. President Obama signed the bill into law before the end of the day.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act - Vote Passed (263-163, 5 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would expedite the permitting process for lessees seeking to drill for oil and natural gas in the Gulf of Mexico. The Interior Department would be required to review applications within 30 days, with the option of extending the review period to 60 days. The Senate is unlikely to take up the bill.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Reversing President Obama’s Offshore Moratorium Act - Vote Passed (243-179, 9 Not Voting)

This House bill would require the Interior Department to open certain unused areas of the Outer Continental Shelf for oil and natural gas drilling. The bill is unlikely to advance in the Senate.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 - Vote Passed (392-15, 24 Not Voting)

The House approved this bill authorizing intelligence-related programs for the current fiscal year. Funding levels authorized for the 16 intelligence gathering agencies are classified, but it is estimated to be around $80 billion. The Senate version of the bill is currently at a standstill.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES.

To repeal mandatory funding provided to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges - Vote Passed (238-183, 11 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to eliminate federal grants to states to set up health insurance exchanges. The grants are part of the 2010 health care bill which requires each state to establish an exchange by 2014. The bill is unlikely to advance in the Senate.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

To repeal mandatory funding for school-based health center construction - Vote Passed (235-191, 6 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would repeal a section in the 2010 health care bill providing funding for the construction of school-based health centers. The bill is unlikely to advance in the Senate.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act - Vote Passed (251-175, 6 Not Voting)

This bill would prohibit federal funds from being used for abortions, except in the cases of rape, incest or danger to the woman's life. A similar bill has been introduced in the Senate, but it is unlikely to gain any traction.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act - Vote Passed (266-149, 17 Not Voting)

This House bill would require the Interior Department to sell oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of Virginia. The bill's future in the Senate is uncertain.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Vote Passed (236-183, 13 Not Voting)

This House bill would eliminate funding for the Prevention and Public Health Fund, which was established by the health care law. Supporters of the bill say there is no accountability to determine where the money is spent. Opponents of the bill say it would defund important prevention programs. The Senate is unlikely to take up the measure.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Fiscal 2011 Spending Agreement - Vote Passed (260-167, 6 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to fund the government through the end of the current fiscal year. Based on the agreement negotiated to prevent a government shutdown, the bill provides $1.055 trillion in federal spending. The Senate passed the bill later in the day, clearing it for the president.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Fiscal 2011 Health Care Overhaul Funding - Vote Passed (240-185, 7 Not Voting)

Following passage of the 2011 spending bill, the House adopted this enrollment correction resolution that would have blocked funding for the implementation of the health care law. The Senate rejected the resolution so it will not be part of the final spending bill.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Fiscal 2011 Planned Parenthood Funding - Vote Passed (241-185, 1 Present, 5 Not Voting)

Following passage of the 2011 spending bill, the House adopted this enrollment correction resolution that would have blocked funding for Planned Parenthood. The Senate rejected the resolution so it will not be part of the final spending bill.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Fiscal 2012 House Budget Resolution - Vote Passed (235-193, 4 Not Voting)

The House passed a budget resolution that calls for $1.019 trillion in discretionary spending in the 2012 fiscal year. The budget resolution would allow for $2.859 trillion in overall spending. The resolution is non-binding but is used as a guideline for appropriators. The Senate is expected to work on its budget after the recess.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (255-172, 5 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases for the purpose of addressing climate change. A similar measure failed in the Senate earlier in the week.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Net Neutrality Disapproval - Vote Passed (240-179, 13 Not Voting)

This resolution would nullify a Federal Communications Commission rule prohibiting broadband Internet service providers from blocking content or traffic. Supporters of the resolution say the FCC does not have the authority to regulate the Internet, while opponents contend the regulations are necessary to provide unfettered access to the Internet. A companion resolution has been introduced in the Senate but its future is unclear.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011 - Vote Passed (348-70, 14 Not Voting)

The House passed this one-week appropriations measure, giving negotiators time to draft the full-year appropriations measure. The Senate passed the bill by unanimous consent earlier on Friday night. The president signed the measure into law on Saturday.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

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. Joe Pitts voted YES

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. Joe Pitts voted YES

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. Joe Pitts voted YES

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. Joe Pitts voted YES

Additional Continuing Appropriations, 2011 - Vote Passed (271-158, 3 Not Voting)

The House passed this short-term continuing resolution funding government operations through April 8, 2011. The measure cuts $6 billion from the current budget. The Senate passed the resolution later in the week.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted NO

NSP Termination Act - Vote Passed (242-182, 8 Not Voting)

The House voted to rescind $1 billion in unspent funds designated for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, which provides grants to state and local governments to purchase abandoned or foreclosed houses. The Senate is unlikely to take action on the bill.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

NPR Federal Funding Ban - Vote Passed (228-192, 1 Present, 11 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would prohibit public radio stations from using federal funds to purchase programming content from NPR. The bill is unlikely to see action in the Senate.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Afghanistan Withdrawal resolution - Vote Failed (93-321, 1 Present, 17 Not Voting)

The House defeated this resolution calling for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan no later than the end of 2011. Significant troop level reductions are not scheduled until 2014.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted NO

Additional Continuing Appropriations, 2011 - Vote Passed (271-158, 3 Not Voting)

The House passed this short-term continuing resolution funding government operations through April 8, 2011. The measure cuts $6 billion from the current budget. The Senate passed the resolution later in the week.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted NO

NSP Termination Act - Vote Passed (242-182, 8 Not Voting)

The House voted to rescind $1 billion in unspent funds designated for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, which provides grants to state and local governments to purchase abandoned or foreclosed houses. The Senate is unlikely to take action on the bill.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

NPR Federal Funding Ban - Vote Passed (228-192, 1 Present, 11 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would prohibit public radio stations from using federal funds to purchase programming content from NPR. The bill is unlikely to see action in the Senate.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Afghanistan Withdrawal resolution - Vote Failed (93-321, 1 Present, 17 Not Voting)

The House defeated this resolution calling for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan no later than the end of 2011. Significant troop level reductions are not scheduled until 2014.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted NO

FHA Refinance Program Termination Act - Vote Passed (256-171, 5 Not Voting)

This bill would end a Federal Housing Administration program that helps homeowners who owe more than their homes are worth refinance their mortgages. The bill is unlikely to see action in the Senate.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Emergency Mortgage Relief Program Termination Act - Vote Passed (242-177, 13 Not Voting)

This House bill would terminate the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Emergency Homeowner Loan Program and redirect the unused funds to paying down the national debt. The program provides emergency loans to unemployed homeowners in certain states. The bill is unlikely to see action in the Senate.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Short-term Continuing Resolution - Vote Passed (335-91, 6 Not Voting)

The House passed this continuing resolution funding government operations through March 18, 2011. Passage of the CR gives lawmakers time to work out a long-term solution to the 2011 fiscal year budget. The president signed it into law the next day.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (314-112, 6 Not Voting)

The House voted to repeal a provision of the 2010 health care bill requiring businesses to report payments to vendors over $600 to the Internal Revenue Service. There is support in the Senate for repeal, but the two chambers disagree on how to offset the cost of repeal.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Continuing Resolution, FY2011 - Vote Passed (235-189, 9 Not Voting)

The House passed this long-term CR that would fund government operations through September 30, 2011, the end of the current fiscal year. The bill includes $61.5 billion in spending cuts. The current funding expires on March 4, 2011. The bill now goes to the Senate.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (279-143, 11 Not Voting)

The House gave final approval to this bill extending some expiring provisions of the Patriot Act for 90 days. The original House bill would have extended the provisions to December 8, 2011, but the Senate approved the short-term bill on February 15. Both chambers are working on long-term bills. The president is expected to sign the bill into law.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Patriot Act Extensions - Vote Failed (277-148, 9 Not Voting)

Under a vote that required a two-thirds majority, the House failed to pass this bill that would extend through Dec. 8, 2011, three provisions of the anti-terrorism law known as the Patriot Act. The bill is likely to be voted on this week under regular voting procedures.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

United Nations Tax Equalization Refund Act - Vote Failed (259-169, 6 Not Voting)

Under a vote that required a two-thirds majority, the House failed to pass this bill that would establish as United States policy that the United Nations should return $179 million overpaid into the U.N. Tax Equalization Fund as of Dec. 31, 2009, and that the U.S. should press the U.N. to change its fund assessment procedures to reduce discrepancies. The future of the bill is unclear.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Non-Security Discretionary Spending Limit - Vote Passed (256-165, 13 Not Voting)

The House approved this resolution directing the chair of the Budget Committee to reduce non-security spending to 2008 levels for the remainder of the 2011 fiscal year. The Budget Committee sets spending levels but does not appropriate funds. The continuing resolution currently funding government operations expires on March 4, 2011.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Presidential Campaign Fund Termination - Vote Passed (239-160, 35 Not Voting)

The House voted to end a program put in place in 1976 that provides taxpayer funds to presidential candidates and the major parties for their nominating conventions. The bill's future in the Senate is unclear.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act - Vote Passed (245-189, 1 Not Voting)

The House voted to repeal the 2010 health care law. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has vowed to block the bill in the Senate.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Health Care Repeal Rule - Vote Passed (236-181, 2 Present, 15 Not Voting)

The House approved the rules for debating H.R.2, the bill to repeal the 2010 health care law. The rules provide for seven hours of floor debate. The vote on H.R.2, which was scheduled for Jan. 12, was postponed following Saturday’s shootings in Tucson, AZ.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

Reducing the amount authorized for salaries and expenses - Vote Passed (408-13, 11 Not Voting)

The House voted to reduce operating expenses for lawmakers and committee offices. Budgets for House salaries and office expenses in 2011 and 2012 will be 5 percent less than the 2010 level.

Rep. Joe Pitts voted YES

2010 Congressional Session Voting Record

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act - Vote Passed (215-144, 74 Not Voting)

The House gave final approval to this bill overhauling the Food and Drug Administration’s regulatory authority. The Senate passed the bill by voice vote on December 19, 2010. The president is expected to sign the bill into law.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Vote Passed (193-165, 75 Not Voting)

Congress agreed to this short-term spending bill that funds government operations at 2010 levels through March 4, 2011. The president signed the bill into law on December 22, 2010.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act - Vote Passed (206-60, 168 Not Voting)

Congress cleared this $4.2 billion measure for the president that will reopen the Victim Compensation Fund and make payments to people exposed to toxic material at Ground Zero. The Senate passed the measure by voice vote earlier in the day. The president is expected to sign the bill into law.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted Not Voting

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (250-175, 9 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill repealing a 1993 law prohibiting homosexuals from serving openly in the military. The Senate passed the bill several days later, clearing it for the president’s signature.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (277-148, 8 Not Voting)

The House gave final approval to this bill extending the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts that were due to expire at the end of 2010 for another two years. The bill also extends unemployment benefits for 13 months. The president signed the bill into law later in the day.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Continuing Resolution - Vote Passed (212-206, 16 Not Voting)

The House passed a long-term continuing resolution to fund government operations through the end of fiscal year 2011 at fiscal year 2010 levels. The overall funding would remain $1.09 trillion, but billions of dollars in program funding would shift. The bill would also include an overhaul of food safety laws and expand Food and Drug Administration enforcement powers. It is unclear at this time whether the Senate will take up this measure. The current continuing resolution expires December 18, 2010.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

DREAM Act - Vote Passed (216-198, 20 Not Voting)

The House passed this measure that would provide a path to legal status for certain undocumented children brought into the U.S. illegally by their parents. Shortly before the vote, the House voted to replace the language of a bill further along in the legislative process with the language of the DREAM Act. The Senate may take up the bill the week of December 13.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Continuing Resolution - Vote Passed (239-178, 16 Not Voting)

The House passed a continuing resolution that funds government operations through December 18, 2010. This is the second CR since the 2011 fiscal year began on October 1, 2010. None of the annual spending bills have been completed yet. The Senate gave final approval to the resolution on December 2, 2010.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (264-157, 13 Not Voting)

The House gave final approval to this ten year, $4.5 billion bill that would increase spending on child nutrition programs. The bill now goes to the president.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Censure of Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) - Vote Passed (333-79, 21 Not Voting)

The House voted to censure Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) for violating House ethics rules.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Telework Improvements Act - Vote Passed (254-152, 27 Not Voting)

The House gave final approval to this bill that would require federal agencies to establish and implement a telework policy. The president is expected to sign the measure.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Emergency Unemployment Compensation Continuation Act - Vote Failed (258-154, 22 Not Voting)

The House rejected this bill that would have extended federal funding to states for long-term unemployment benefits. A two-thirds majority, or 275 votes, was needed to pass the bill under suspension. The future of the measure is unknown at this time.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Vote Passed (219-212)

In March, the House passed this bill, which would overhaul the nation's health insurance system and require most individuals to buy health insurance by 2014.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Patrick Murphy of Pennsylvania Amendment; National Defense Authorization Act, FY2011 - Vote Agreed to (234-194, 10 Not Voting)

During the defense authorization bill debate in May, the House adopted this amendment that would repeal the "don’t ask, don’t tell" law that prohibits openly gay men and women from serving in the military.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Vote Passed (237-192, 4 Not Voting)

The House passed the final version of the financial regulation reform legislation in June.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act - Vote Passed (247-161, 25 Not Voting)

In August, the House passed this bill to provide $16.1 billion to extend increased Medicaid assistance to states and $10 billion in funding for states to create or retain teachers' jobs.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

NASA Authorization Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (304-118, 10 Not Voting)

The House gave final approval to this bill authorizing $58.4 billion in NASA spending over the next three fiscal years. The president is expected to sign the bill which largely follows the administration’s plan for NASA.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Vote Passed (228-194, 10 Not Voting)

The House gave final approval to this measure funding government operations through December 3, 2010. The 2011 fiscal year began on October 1, 2010 with none of the annual spending bills completed. The president signed it into law on September 30.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (237-187, 9 Not Voting)

The House passed a bill that would provide for a variety of small-business tax provisions, including a revival of an expired bonus depreciation provision to allow companies to write off assets more quickly. The legislation was sent to the President, who is expected to sign it.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Rural Energy Savings Program Act - Vote Passed (240-172, 20 Not Voting)

The House passed a bill that would authorize $5 billion over five years to create two energy efficiency loan programs. The bill now goes to the Senate.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act - Vote Passed (247-161, 25 Not Voting)

On Tuesday, the House passed this bill to provide $16.1 billion to extend increased Medicaid assistance to states and $10 billion in funding for states to create or retain teachers' jobs. The bill was then sent to the president, who signed it into law on the same day.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (308-114, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed this $58.8 billion bill funding the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and providing for additional funding for foreign aid and disaster assistance. The bill then went to the president, who signed it into law on Thursday.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 - Vote Passed (411-6, 15 Not Voting)

The House approved this $141.1 billion bill funding military construction projects and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill now goes to the Senate.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 - Vote Passed (251-167, 14 Not Voting)

The House approved this $126.3 billion legislation funding the Department of Transportation, the Department of Housing and Urban Development and other related agencies. The bill now goes to the Senate.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (271-152, 9 Not Voting)

On Thursday, the House passed this bill to extend unemployment benefits through November 30, making the extension retroactive to June 2 when the last extension expired. It was then sent to the president, who signed it the same day.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO......

Telework Improvements Act - Vote Passed (290-131, 11 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would set standards for federal employees working remotely. It would require the head of each federal agency to establish and implement a policy that would allow employees to work remotely as much as possible without diminishing agency operations or performance. The bill now goes to the Senate.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act - Vote Passed (329-90, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed this legislation that would reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program through September 2015. The bill heads to the Senate next.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act - Vote Passed (409-5, 18 Not Voting)

On Tuesday, the House passed this legislation to extend the required closing date for the first-time homebuyer tax credit, allowing individuals who have already entered a contract by April 30 to close on the purchase no later than September 30, 2010. The Senate passed the bill by a voice vote the next day, sending it to the president. The president signed it into law on Friday.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Vote Passed (237-192, 4 Not Voting)

The House passed the final version of the financial regulation reform legislation. It now awaits Senate approval.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO.

Restoration of Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act - Vote Passed (270-153, 10 Not Voting)

The House approved this bill to further extend eligibility for extended federal unemployment insurance for laid-off workers through November 30. The bill, which would also make these changes retroactive to June 2, now heads to the Senate, where its future is not clear.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act - Vote Passed (219-206, 8 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would establish new reporting requirements for corporations, unions and other interest groups for campaign-related activities. The bill now goes to the Senate.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act - Vote Passed (408-8, 1 Present, 16 Not Voting)

The House approved the conference report to this legislation that would impose new sanctions on companies doing business with Iran, sending it to the White House. The president is expected to sign the bill.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (241-182, 9 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would establish a $30 billion lending fund administered by the Treasury Department to invest in financial institutions, like community banks, with the intention of expanding the availability of credit to small businesses. The bill now goes to the Senate.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO......

FHA Reform Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (406-4, 21 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would allow the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to raise premiums for mortgage insurance, with the intent of boosting its dwindling reserves. The bill now goes to the Senate.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES.

To broaden access to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund - Vote Passed (410-0, 1 Present, 20 Not Voting)

This legislation would allow the Obama administration to withdraw more money from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund in order to better respond to the Gulf of Mexico oil accident. The Senate approved the bill the previous day by voice vote, and the president is expected to sign it.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES.

Patrick Murphy of Pennsylvania Amendment; National Defense Authorization Act, FY2011 - Vote Agreed to (234-194, 10 Not Voting)

During the defense authorization bill debate, the House adopted this amendment that would repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" law that prohibits openly gay men and women from serving in the military. The draft of the Senate version of the authorization bill contains a similar provision.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

America COMPETES Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (262-150, 20 Not Voting)

This $85.6 billion bill would authorize a variety of science research programs over the next five years. The timetable for Senate action is unclear.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

National Defense Authorization Act, FY2011 - Vote Passed (229-186, 17 Not Voting)

The House passed this $760 billion bill authorizing defense spending for the upcoming fiscal year. The Senate could take up its version of the bill sometime during the summer.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass; America COMPETES Reauthorization Act - Vote Failed (261-148, 22 Not Voting)

The House fell short of the 273 votes needed under suspension rules to pass this bill that would reauthorize science research programs. Republicans argue too many of the $48 billion bill’s programs are duplicative while Democrats argue the bill will increase economic competitiveness.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Motion to Recommit; America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (292-126, 12 Not Voting)

The House voted to send this bill that would reauthorize science and technology research programs back to the House Science committee with instructions to freeze funding at fiscal 2010 levels and to only fund the bill for three years, rather than the original five. House leaders are planning to bring the measure to a vote again this week.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Home Star Energy Retrofit Act - Vote Passed (246-161, 23 Not Voting)

The House passed this measure that would authorize a $6.6 billion rebate program for energy-efficient home renovations for households with incomes up to $250,000. The bill now goes to the Senate.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted Not Voting......

IMPROVE Acquisition Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (417-3, 10 Not Voting)

The House overwhelmingly passed this measure that would require the Defense Department to develop a system with specific metrics, including targeted schedules and cost objectives, for the acquisition of weapons, information technology and services. It would also direct Defense Department officials to set up a system by 2017 to reward organizations that meet objectives and penalize those that do not. The bill now goes to the Senate.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Puerto Rico Democracy Act - Vote Passed (223-169, 1 Present, 37 Not Voting)

The House approved this bill to establish a two-stage process to determine Puerto Rico's political status. The first step would be a referendum on the question of whether to maintain or change Puerto Rico's current status as a commonwealth. If a majority of Puerto Ricans were to vote for a new status, then a second vote would be held to ask residents whether they favor statehood, full independence, independence with a special political association with the United States, or to retain the current commonwealth status. The legislation goes to the Senate.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act - Vote Passed (403-11, 3 Present, 13 Not Voting)

The House voted to move forward with a bill to sanction Iran by approving this motion to appoint House members to a conference committee with the Senate. The House version of this bill focuses on imposing sanctions on multinational companies that deal with Iran's petroleum sector, while the Senate's broader version would prohibit the U.S. government from purchasing goods from companies that are subject to sanctions under existing law and expand sanctions on foreign companies investing more than $20 million in Iran’s oil and gas sector.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES......

Clean Estuaries Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (278-128, 24 Not Voting)

The House approved this bill that would authorize $50 million annually through fiscal 2016 for the EPA's National Estuary Program and would require the EPA to evaluate estuary management plans every four years. The bill now goes to the Senate.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Continuing Extension Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (289-112, 29 Not Voting)

On Thursday, the House passed this legislation that would extend for two months federal unemployment benefits, flood insurance programs, increased payment rates to Medicare providers and COBRA health care premium assistance. It was then sent to the President, who signed it into law later that night.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act - Vote Passed (246-178, 5 Not Voting)

The House passed this legislation to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, extend the Build America Bonds program, and provide other infrastructure job creation tax incentives. It now goes to the Senate.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (239-175, 1 Present, 14 Not Voting)

The House approved this measure that would provide funding for disaster relief, summer jobs and small business programs. The bill now goes to the Senate.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act - Vote Passed (276-145, 8 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration through FY 2011 and expedite the transition to a new air traffic control system. The bill now heads to the White House for the President’s signature.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (220-207, 3 Not Voting)

On Thursday night, the House agreed to Senate amendments to this legislation that would make changes to the 2010 health care overhaul law and revise student loan procedures. It now goes to President Obama, who is expected to sign it on Tuesday.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Vote Passed (219-212)

On Sunday the House passed this bill that would overhaul the nation's health insurance system and require most individuals to buy health insurance by 2014. The President is expected to sign the legislation into law on Tuesday.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Reconciliation Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (220-211)

The House also passed this bill that would make changes to the health care overhaul measure they just passed and revise student loan procedures. The bill now goes to the Senate.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Impeaching Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. for high crimes and misdemeanors - Vote Passed (423-0, 7 Not Voting)

The House impeached Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. of Louisiana with four charges: that he accepted gifts in exchange for official actions, falsified and withheld information during a bankruptcy proceeding, made false statements as part of his Senate confirmation and received money from lawyers involved in a case that he oversaw. Unless the judge resigns, the Senate will hold a trial. A conviction on any of the four counts would remove Judge Porteous from office.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Afghanistan War Powers Resolution - Vote Failed (65-356, 9 Not Voting)

The House rejected this resolution that aimed to set a withdrawal timeline for U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act - Vote Passed (262-153, 16 Not Voting)

The House passed this legislation that would establish the first federal safety standards on seclusion and restraint in schools, allowing for restraints in cases when there is immediate danger to the student or others. The bill now heads to the Senate.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act - Vote Passed (217-201, 14 Not Voting)

The House approved this bill that would provide $13 billion in payroll tax relief over 10 years for employers who hire unemployed workers and extend through 2010 a law that allows small businesses to deduct up to $250,000 in qualified expenses. The bill goes to the Senate.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act - Vote Passed (406-19, 8 Not Voting)

The House voted to end an exemption from federal antitrust law for health insurance companies. The bill now goes to the Senate, where its prospects are uncertain.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NOT VOTING

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 - Vote Passed (235-168, 29 Not Voting)

The House passed this intelligence authorization bill after stripping out controversial language on interrogation techniques used by U.S. personnel. The bill now has to be reconciled with a Senate version (S. 1494) in conference committee.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Vote Passed (233-187, 14 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would raise the federal debt limit to $13.029 trillion and enact pay-as-you-go budget enforcement rules aimed at cutting the government's deficit. It now goes to the president for his signature.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (240-175, 18 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would establish the Castle Nugent national historic site in St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands and authorize the Interior Department to purchase land for the site with appropriated funds. It now goes to the Senate.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (395-34, 5 Not Voting)

The House approved this defense spending bill, sending it to the Senate for final passage.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Jobs for Main Street Act - Vote Passed (217-212, 6 Not Voting)

The House passed this $154 billion jobs bill which is partially paid for by unspent money from last year's Troubled Asset Relief Program. The bill now goes to the Senate.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (241-181, 12 Not Voting)

The House voted to extend a number of expiring tax cuts. The bill now awaits Senate action.

FY2010 Omnibus Appropriations bill - Vote Passed (221-202, 1 Present, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed this $446.8 billion bill that combines 6 unfinished 2010 fiscal year spending bills. The bills included are Transportation/HUD; Military Construction/Veterans Affairs; Labor/HHS; State/Foreign Operations; Commerce/Justice/Science; and Financial Services. The Senate gave final approval to the bill on Sunday.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO.

The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (223-202, 9 Not Voting)

This House bill would overhaul financial services regulations and place new controls on institutions deemed to pose a risk to the entire financial system. The bill now awaits Senate action.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (225-200, 9 Not Voting)

The House approved this legislation that would lower the maximum rate of estate and gift taxes to 45% after 2009. The bill now goes to the Senate.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Fire Grants Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (395-31, 8 Not Voting)

The House approved this legislation that would reauthorize FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters grants and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response program through FY2014. The bill now goes to the Senate.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (243-183, 8 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to change the formula that determines the Medicare physician fee schedule, with the intention of preventing a 21 percent reduction in Medicare payments to physicians. It now goes to the Senate.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (331-92, 9 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would move the date credit card companies would have to comply with new credit card regulations from February 22, 2010 to December 1, 2009. The Senate has a similar bill, though it is unclear whether it will take action on either bill.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (403-12, 18 Not Voting)

The House gave final approval to this bill extending unemployment benefits and tax credits for some homebuyers and businesses, sending it to the President. The President signed it on Friday.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (230-193, 11 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill intended to bolster security at chemical plants. It now goes to the Senate.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Affordable Health Care for America Act - Vote Passed (220-215)

On Saturday the House approved this health care reform bill by a slim margin. The Senate is expected to begin work on its own health care reform bill soon.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (247-178, 7 Not Voting)

The House passed this $32.3 billion bill funding the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for the 2010 fiscal year. The bill also includes a continuing resolution funding government operations through December 18, 2010 as 7 of the 12 annual spending bills remain to be completed.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (389-32, 11 Not Voting)

This House bill would reauthorize several Small Business Administration loan programs.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES.

Solar Technology Roadmap Act - Vote Passed (310-106, 16 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that intends to guide research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (385-11, 36 Not Voting)

The House approved this bill that authorizes $10 billion for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2010.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (307-114, 11 Not Voting)

The House approved the conference report of this $42.8 billion bill funding the Department of Homeland Security.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act - Vote Passed (241-173, 18 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that is intended to help address California’s cycles of drought and reduce dependence on water from the troubled Bay-Delta ecosystem.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (263-162, 7 Not Voting)

The House approved the conference report of this $23.3 billion funding bill for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration and other related agencies and programs.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Department of Defense Authorization, FY 2010 - Vote Passed (281-146, 6 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill authorizing defense spending, which also contains a provision that extends the definition of federal hate crimes to include crimes in which victims are targeted because of their sexual orientation and gender identity.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (308-114, 10 Not Voting)

The House approved this $33.5 billion bill funding the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and related agencies and programs.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (331-83, 18 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would extend by 13 weeks unemployment benefits in states with a jobless rate over 8.5%.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (217-190, 25 Not Voting)

The House approved this $4.66 billion bill that funds the legislative branch for Fiscal Year 2010. The bill also includes a continuing resolution to fund government operations after the current fiscal year ends on September 30, as this is the only one of the 12 annual appropriations bills to have been completed.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Raising a question of the privileges of the House - Vote Passed (240-179, 5 Present, 10 Not Voting)

The House rebuked Rep. Joe Wilson for shouting "You lie" during President Obama's healthcare address to a joint session of Congress.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Advanced Vehicle Technology Act - Vote Passed (312-114, 7 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would permit the Energy Department to spend $200 million per year more than it currently spends on programs for the research, development, demonstration and commercial application of new vehicle technologies.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (253-171, 10 Not Voting)

This House bill would terminate the Federal Family Education Loan Program and replace it with the Education Department's Direct Lending program, as well as increase funding of Pell Grants and increase the annual grant maximum to $5500 in 2010.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act - Vote Passed (311-107, 15 Not Voting)

The House approved this bill that would permanently authorize funding for the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES.

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (400-30, 3 Not Voting)

On Thursday, the House approved this $636.3 billion bill funding the Department of Defense.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (283-142, 8 Not Voting)

The House passed this food safety legislation, which would give the FDA more oversight and expand its role in inspections.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program - Vote Passed (316-109, 2 Present, 6 Not Voting)

The House approved an additional $2 billion for the “Cash for Clunkers” program, which had run out of funds.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act - Vote Passed (237-185, 11 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that intends to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation and to prevent certain incentives in the compensation practices of financial institutions.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (265-166, 3 Not Voting)

On Wednesday, the House voted to reinstitute and update the Pay-As-You-Go requirement of budget neutrality on new tax and mandatory spending legislation.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO.

Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (256-168, 9 Not Voting)

The House passed this $123.1 billion bill funding transportation and housing programs for the next fiscal year.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (264-153, 16 Not Voting)

The House approved this $160.7 billion bill funding the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and other related agencies and programs.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (219-208, 1 Present, 5 Not Voting)

On Thursday, the House voted on this $24.1 billion bill funding the Treasury Department, the executive branch, the judicial branch, the District of Columbia and independent agencies.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Restore Our American Mustangs Act - Vote Passed (239-185, 9 Not Voting)

On Friday, the House passed this bill that intends to improve the management and long-term health of wild free-roaming horses and burros.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (320-97, 16 Not Voting)

The House approved this $33.3 billion bill funding the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and related agencies and programs.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act - Vote Passed (386-41, 5 Not Voting)

On Wednesday, the House voted to reauthorize two federal programs that provide research and development grants to entrepreneurs.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (266-160, 6 Not Voting)

The House approved this $123.8 billion bill to fund the USDA, FDA and other related agencies and programs.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriation, 2010 - Vote Passed (318-106, 8 Not Voting)

This $48.8 billion bill funding the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for Fiscal Year 2010 was passed on Thursday.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (415-3, 14 Not Voting)

The House passed this $133.7 billion bill funding veterans programs and military construction.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (389-37, 7 Not Voting)

On Wednesday, the House passed this bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security for Fiscal Year 2010.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Department of Defense Authorization, FY 2010 - Vote Passed (389-22, 1 Present, 21 Not Voting)

The House approved this bill to authorize funding for military activities and prescribe military personnel strengths in Fiscal Year 2010.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Department of Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation, 2010 - Vote Passed (254-173, 6 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill funding the Department of Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for Fiscal Year 2010.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

American Clean Energy and Security Act - Vote Passed (219-212, 3 Not Voting)

This climate and energy bill, which includes a cap-and-trade program, was passed by the House on Friday.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 - Vote Passed (226-202, 6 Not Voting)

The House approved this bill funding the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (259-157, 17 Not Voting)

The House passed this $64.4 billion bill to fund the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science agencies, and other related agencies for Fiscal Year 2010.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (232-178, 23 Not Voting)

The House approved this bill to fund the legislative branch, including salaries and expenses of member offices, committee offices, the Capitol Police, the Congressional Budget Office, the Architect of the Capitol and the Library of Congress for Fiscal Year 2010.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 - Vote Passed (235-187, 11 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would authorize funding for the Department of State and the Peace Corps through fiscal year 2011.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement (PEACE) Act - Vote Passed (234-185, 14 Not Voting)

The House approved this bill to authorize democratic, economic and security assistance to Pakistan.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - Vote Passed (307-97, 30 Not Voting)

The House gave final passage to this bill granting the FDA regulatory authority over tobacco, sending it to the President.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act - Vote Passed (397-25, 11 Not Voting)

This bill would authorize programs, advisory groups and spending to improve security at U.S. airports and rail systems. It also prohibits the TSA from using whole-body imaging machines at primary security checkpoints of airports.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act - Vote Passed (258-154, 1 Present, 20 Not Voting)

The House approved this bill that would provide paid leave to federal employees for 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave available to them.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

FAA Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (277-136, 20 Not Voting)

This bill authorizes $70 billion in Federal Aviation Administration funding through September 2012.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO......

Supplemental Appropriations, FY 2009 - Vote Passed (368-60, 5 Not Voting)

The House approved this bill to provide funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, security improvements in Pakistan and the national pandemic flu response.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act - Vote Passed (275-155, 3 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that intends to modernize, renovate, and repair public school facilities.
Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act - Vote Passed (367-59, 1 Present, 6 Not Voting)

The House passed this fraud enforcement bill with an amendment to create a commission to investigate the causes of the financial crisis, sending the bill back to the Senate for its approval.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - Vote Passed (300-114, 19 Not Voting)

The House approved this bill to reform mortgage lending practices.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Congressional Budget for Fiscal Year 2010 - Vote Passed (233-193, 7 Not Voting)

The House passed the conference report for the 2010 fiscal year budget resolution.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act - Vote Passed (249-175, 10 Not Voting)

The House approved this bill that would provide local jurisdictions with funds to prosecute hate crimes.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (357-70, 7 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that intends to place new restrictions on credit card companies.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

COPS Improvements Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (342-78, 12 Not Voting)

The House authorized this five-year, $1.8 billion bill funding the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO......

Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act - Vote Passed (274-149, 8 Not Voting)

The House agreed to the Senate amendments to this national service bill, sending it to the president.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (247-171, 1 Present, 12 Not Voting)

On Wednesday, the House passed this bill intended to curb bonuses of executives at financial institutions that receive Troubled Asset Relief Program money.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - Vote Passed (298-112, 21 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would give the FDA regulatory authority over tobacco, but would not allow the agency to ban cigarettes or other tobacco products.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Congressional Budget for Fiscal Year 2010 - Vote Passed (233-196, 3 Not Voting)

The House passed their version of the national budget for fiscal year 2010.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (285-140, 6 Not Voting)

The House agreed to the Senate amendments to H.R. 146, sending this package of public lands, national parks and water development legislation to the president.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act - Vote Passed (321-105, 6 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to reauthorize and reform national service programs.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

To impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients - Vote Passed (328-93, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would enact an additional income tax on bonuses given to employees or former employees of companies that received Troubled Assets Relief Program money.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Omnibus Public Land Management Act - Vote Failed (282-144, 6 Not Voting)

Because this bill required a 2/3 majority vote, the House failed to pass this package of legislation related to public lands, national parks and water development.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Water Quality Investment Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (317-101, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed this legislation to authorize funding for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which helps states build water treatment facilities.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (234-191, 7 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill intended to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Making further continuing appropriations for FY2009 - Vote Passed (328-50, 53 Not Voting)

The House passed this resolution to continue funding most government programs for fiscal year (FY) 2009 at FY 2008 levels through Wednesday, in anticipation that the Omnibus Appropriations Act will be passed by then.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted Not Voting

Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 - Vote Passed (245-178, 8 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would fund government programs through September 30, 2009.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (246-183, 1 Present, 3 Not Voting)

The House gave final approval to this stimulus bill.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (290-135, 8 Not Voting)

The House gave final approval to this bill that reauthorizes and expands the State Children’s Health Insurance Program.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

DTV Delay Act - Vote Passed (264-158, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that will delay the transition to digital television signals until June 12.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

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Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (263-171)

The House agreed to a bill authorizing the Treasury Department to spend up to $700 billion to purchase bad mortgage-backed securities from troubled financial institutions.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Paycheck Fairness Act - Vote Passed (247-178, 9 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to increase penalties for pay discrimination and protect employees who share salary information.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriation, FY 2009 - Vote Passed (409-4, 21 Not Voting)

The House passed this $72.7 billion bill funding military construction and veteran care programs.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Foreclosure Prevention Act - Vote Passed (272-152, 11 Not Voting)

The House passed this housing-recovery package.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Consumer Energy Supply Act - Vote Failed (268-157, 10 Not Voting)

The House failed to attain the two-thirds margin needed to pass this bill to release 10 percent of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act - Vote Passed (367-55, 12 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would help states and the Federal Highway Administration create a uniform inspection system for bridges and highways.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Veto Override; Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act - Vote Passed (383-41, 11 Not Voting)

The House overrode the President's veto of a bill that cancels a scheduled 10.6 percent cut in Medicare physician payments.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act - Vote Failed (244-173, 18 Not Voting)

The House failed to attain the necessary two-thirds margin needed to pass this bill that would have required energy companies to drill for oil and gas in areas where licenses have already been acquired.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Electronic Message Preservation Act - Vote Passed (286-137, 11 Not Voting)

The House passed a measure requiring federal agencies to begin storing e-mail records, according to standards set by the National Archives and Records Administration.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act - Vote Passed (311-104, 18 Not Voting)

The House passed a measure reauthorizing $14.4 billion in funding for Amtrak over the next five years.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Articles of Impeachment - Vote Passed (251-166, 16 Not Voting)

The House voted to refer 35 Articles of Impeachment against President Bush to the Judiciary Committee.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Emergency Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (274-137, 23 Not Voting)

The House voted to extend unemployment insurance benefits for workers who exhaust the current 26-week period of eligibility.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act - Vote Passed (250-164, 19 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to modernize primary schools with a focus on greener buildings.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Budget Resolution, FY2009 - Vote Passed (214-210, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed this federal budget resolution for Fiscal Year 2009.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act - Vote Passed (324-84, 26 Not Voting)

The House passed a measure authorizing the Justice Department to pursue energy antitrust and price-fixing cases against members of the OPEC oil cartel.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act - Vote Passed (263-160, 12 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to extend temporary tax provisions that expired at the end of 2007.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Overriding the Veto of the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act - Vote Passed (316-108, 11 Not Voting)

The House voted to override the President?s veto of the farm bill, but a clerical error required that the House vote on the bill again.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

To provide for the continuation of Department of Agriculture programs through FY2012 - Vote Passed (306-110, 19 Not Voting)

The House voted to suspend the rules and again pass the farm bill, after a clerical error invalidated a previous vote, the President's veto, and a veto override.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for FY2009 - Vote Passed (384-23, 27 Not Voting)

The House authorized $600 billion in defense appropriations for fiscal year 2009.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act - Vote Passed (385-25, 23 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would suspend deposits into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as long as the price of crude oil remains above $75 per barrel.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act - Vote Passed (318-106, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed a $289 billion measure that would set agriculture policy for the next five years.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Amendment to Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act - Vote Failed (141-149, 132 Present, 12 Not Voting)

The House rejected an amendment to the military construction bill that would fund military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan through fiscal year 2008 and into fiscal year 2009.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted Present

Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (239-188, 6 Not Voting)

The House voted to provide $15 billion to states and municipalities for the purchase and rehabilitation of foreclosed homes.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Amendment to American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act - Vote Passed (266-154, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed a comprehensive housing-stimulus bill through three separate votes, including this measure authorizing the Federal Housing Administration to help refinance as much as $300 billion of subprime loans.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act - Vote Passed (247-165, 19 Not Voting)

The House voted to require the Department of Labor to issue interim and final occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (414-1, 16 Not Voting)

The House agreed to this measure that would prohibit employers and health insurance issuers from discriminating against individuals on the basis of their genetic information.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act - Vote Passed (388-21, 22 Not Voting)

The House agreed with the Senate?s amendments to this bill intended to ensure the availability of low interest student loans.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (349-62, 20 Not Voting)

The House voted to place a year-long moratorium on the implementation of several new Medicaid rules.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (368-43, 20 Not Voting)

The House voted to reauthorize through 2010 the Small Business and Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Coast Guard Authorization for 2008 - Vote Passed (395-7, 29 Not Voting)

The House approved this $8.4 billion bill authorizing Coast Guard programs and spending.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act - Vote Passed (238-179, 14 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill intended to simplify the federal tax system.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act - Vote Passed (383-27, 21 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that raises the amount college students can borrow by $2,000.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

National Landscape Conservation System Act - Vote Passed (278-140, 12 Not Voting)

The House voted to give permanent statutory protection to the Department of Interior’s National Landscape Conservation System, a 26 million-acre network of monuments, scenic trails, and conservation and wildlife areas.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Relating to the consideration of the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement - Vote Passed (224-195, 1 Present, 12 Not Voting)

This House resolution removes the 90-day provision requiring Congress to vote on the United States-Colombia Free Trade bill.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (308-116, 7 Not Voting)

The House voted to authorize $50 billion between 2009 and 2013 to help fight the international spread of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (412-0, 18 Not Voting)

The House unanimously reauthorized funding for the U.S. Fire Administration in the amount of $293 billion over five years.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Overriding the Veto of the Intelligence Authorization Act of 2008 - Vote Failed (225-188, 17 Not Voting)

The House fell far short of the 276 votes needed to override President Bush’s veto of this intelligence bill that would ban interrogation methods like waterboarding and mock executions.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Establishing within the House of Representatives an Office of Congressional Ethics - Vote Passed (229-182, 4 Present, 15 Not Voting)

The House narrowly approved a new ethics rule to create an independent office that would consider ethics complaints against House members.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Budget Resolution, FY2009 - Vote Passed (212-207, 12 Not Voting)

The House passed this $3 trillion budget resolution setting spending priorities for the 2009 fiscal year.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

FISA Amendments Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (213-197, 1 Present, 20 Not Voting)

The House passed this intelligence bill that would revise U.S. surveillance laws.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act - Vote Passed (268-148, 13 Not Voting)

The House voted to require employee health plans to provide the same coverage for mental illness as they do for physical health issues.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (236-182, 11 Not Voting)

The House voted to repeal certain tax deductions for oil and gas companies in order to pay for the extension of renewable energy and energy conservation tax credits for individuals.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO......

To extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days - Vote Failed (191-229, 9 Not Voting)

The House rejected this bill that would have extended the current FISA law for 21 days and given Congress time to resolve the differences between the House and Senate bills.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Providing for the adoption of H. Res. 979 and H. Res. 980, contempt of Congress resolutions - Vote Passed (223-32, 1 Present, 173 Not Voting)

The House passed this resolution finding former White House Counsel Harriet Miers and White House Chief of Staff Joshua Bolten in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with subpoenas issued by the Judiciary Committee.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted Not Voting

College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (354-58, 17 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to address rising tuition costs and remove obstacles that make it more difficult for students to attend college.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted Not Voting

Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (380-34, 16 Not Voting)

The House agreed to the Senate amendment of the economic stimulus package, expanding the eligibility of rebate checks to over 130 million people.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted Not Voting

Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (385-35, 1 Present, 10 Not Voting)

The bipartisan economic stimulus package passed the House last week with overwhelming support.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES......

Veto Override on Children’s Health Insurance Program Extension and Improvement - Vote Failed (260-152, 19 Not Voting)

The House fell 15 votes short of the two-thirds majority needed to override President Bush’s veto of this bill reauthorizing and expanding the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

S-MINER Act - Vote Passed (214-199, 17 Not Voting)

The House passed the S-MINER Act in an attempt to improve mine safety standards.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 - Vote Passed (369-46, 15 Not Voting)

On Wednesday the House approved a modified version of the defense authorization bill, which addressed concerns that caused the President to unexpectedly veto the original bill last month.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

HOPE VI Improvement and Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (271-130, 29 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to reauthorize the HOPE VI grant program that revitalizes severely distressed public housing.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act - Vote Passed (235-181, 16 Not Voting)

The House passed this energy legislation Thursday evening in an attempt to make steps towards energy independence.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

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Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (303-116, 12 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would help the insurance industry cover costs in the event of a terrorist attack, after making slight revisions to the Senate version that passed last month.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 - Vote Passed (370-49, 12 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to authorize defense appropriations.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

AMT Relief Act - Vote Passed (226-193, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed this measure to patch the alternative minimum tax that would be financed by a pay-as-you-go plan.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Intelligence Authorization Act, FY2008 - Vote Passed (222-199, 10 Not Voting)

This bill authorizing intelligence spending would also ban waterboarding, mock executions, and other severe methods of interrogation.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Making further continuing appropriations for FY2008 - Vote Passed (385-27, 21 Not Voting)

On Thursday the House passed this continuing resolution to fund government programs through Friday, December 21.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES.

CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (314-100, 19 Not Voting)

The House passed this comprehensive energy bill that will raise the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards to 35 miles per gallon by 2020.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act - Vote Passed (360-53, 19 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would help the insurance industry cover costs in the event of a terrorist attack.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (352-64, 17 Not Voting)

The House voted in favor of this bill to fix the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) for one year, sending it to the President for his approval.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

SCHIP Extension Act - Vote Passed (411-3, 18 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill on Wednesday to extend funding of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) in its current form until March 2009.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Consolidated Appropriations, FY2008 - Vote Passed (272-142, 18 Not Voting)

The House gave final approval to this $555 billion, 2008 fiscal year omnibus appropriations bill that includes a Senate provision providing additional war funding.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Improving Head Start Act - Vote Passed (381-36, 15 Not Voting)

This House bill boosts funding for the Head Start program.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Conference Report on Transportation/HUD Appropriations, FY2008 - Vote Passed (270-147, 15 Not Voting)

On Wednesday the House passed this $51.2 billion bill to fund the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development for the 2008 fiscal year.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Orderly and Responsible Iraq Redeployment Appropriations Act, FY2008 - Vote Passed (218-203, 1 Present, 11 Not Voting)

The House approved legislation to grant the Department of Defense four months’ worth of emergency funding for the War in Iraq, under the condition that troop redeployment begins 30 days following the bill’s enactment.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - Vote Passed (291-127, 14 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would reform consumer mortgage practices.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Responsible Electronic Surveillance That is Overseen, Reviewed, and Effective (RESTORE) Act - Vote Passed (227-189, 16 Not Voting)

This House bill would update the intelligence surveillance bill passed earlier this year.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Overriding the Veto of the Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Act, FY2008 - Vote Failed (277-141, 15 Not Voting)

The House failed to override the veto of this $150.7 billion bill that would fund the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Overriding the Veto of the Water Resources Development Act - Vote Passed (361-54, 17 Not Voting)

The House voted on Tuesday to override President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Employment Non-Discrimination Act - Vote Passed (235-184, 14 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would bar employers with 15 or more employees from discriminating against potential workers based on their real or supposed sexual orientation.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement - Vote Passed (285-132, 16 Not Voting)

This bill is intended to strengthen trade ties with Peru.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Defense Appropriations Act, FY2008 - Vote Passed (400-15, 17 Not Voting)

The House overwhelmingly passed the conference report for this $471 billion bill funding the Department of Defense for the 2008 fiscal year.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Act, FY2008 - Vote Passed (274-141, 17 Not Voting)

With this vote the House sent the appropriations bill funding the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education to the President’s desk.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (216-193, 24 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to provide tax relief for the 2007 filing year.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act - Vote Passed (334-80, 18 Not Voting)

This House bill is intended to update the government’s contracting programs targeting veteran and minority owned businesses.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Trade and Globalization Assistance Act - Vote Passed (264-157, 11 Not Voting)

On Wednesday the House passed this bill that reauthorizes and expands the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act - Vote Passed (244-166, 22 Not Voting)

This House bill would overhaul environmental standards applied to mining, finance abandoned mine site clean-up, and charge royalties for hardrock mines located on federal lands.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act - Vote Passed (261-153, 18 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would allow Native Hawaiians to form an Interim Governing Council which would have the power to negotiate with the federal government.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (265-142, 26 Not Voting)

A new bill to reauthorize and expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program was passed by the House, a week after the chamber failed to override President Bush’s veto of the previous version of the bill.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Internet Tax Freedom Act - Vote Passed (405-2, 25 Not Voting)

The House passed legislation that would extend the moratorium on Internet access taxes through November 2011.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act - Vote Passed (377-38, 16 Not Voting)

This House bill would require rail carriers transporting hazardous substances to pass inspection and to provide their workers with supplementary safety equipment.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Overriding the Veto of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act - Vote Failed (273-156, 4 Not Voting)

The House came thirteen votes short of overriding the President's veto of H.R. 976, a bill that would reauthorize and expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

War Profiteering Prevention Act - Vote Passed (375-3, 53 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would criminalize "war profiteering."

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (264-148, 19 Not Voting)

The House passed legislation founding the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund within the United States Treasury to assist in the building of affordable housing for low-income families.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Tax Collection Responsibility Act - Vote Passed (232-173, 26 Not Voting)

Despite a veto threat from the President, the House passed a bill that intends to stop the Internal Revenue Service's private debt collection program.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Improving Government Accountability Act - Vote Passed (404-11, 17 Not Voting)

The House overwhelmingly passed this bill to enhance the independence and accountability of the Inspectors General.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted Not Voting

MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (389-30, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to hold private security contractors accountable for criminal behavior.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (264-154, 14 Not Voting)

This bill would extend the authorization for two regional commissions and create three new commissions to help the most severely economically distressed areas of the U.S.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (386-27, 19 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that is intended to provide tax relief to the increasing amount of people who have lost their homes due to foreclosure.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (265-159, 1 Present, 8 Not Voting)

The House voted to extend the State Children’s Health Insurance Program, or SCHIP, a health insurance program aimed at children from low-income families that do not quality for Medicaid.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Making continuing appropriations for FY2008 - Vote Passed (404-14, 14 Not Voting)

The House passed this continuing resolution that funds government operations at its current levels until November 16, while Congress continues to work on the new spending bills.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act - Vote Passed (260-154, 2 Present, 16 Not Voting)

The House passed this act to help prevent cases of "popcorn lung," a disorder found in popcorn plant workers.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (263-146, 23 Not Voting)

The House passed this legislation to continue a flood insurance program that provides affordable insurance to homeowners living in areas vulnerable to flooding.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (348-72, 12 Not Voting)

The House easily passed this bill that will give the Federal Housing Administration the authority to assist struggling homeowners in making their mortgage payments.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act - Vote Passed (312-110, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would help the insurance industry cover costs in the event of a terrorist attack.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (267-151, 14 Not Voting)

The House passed a measure obliging airlines to change flight schedules if the airlines are worsening delays with too many peak hour flights at the most trafficked airports.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (333-75, 24 Not Voting)

House lawmakers easily passed this bill re-authorizing housing assistance for Native Americans.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Patent Reform Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (220-175, 37 Not Voting)

The House passed this legislation that would revise patent laws.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (292-97, 43 Not Voting)

The House gave final approval to this bill that would cut over $20 billion in federal subsidies to institutions that create student loans in order to increase financial aid to college students.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (411-8, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would provide greater transparency in the legislative process.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Children’s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (225-204, 4 Not Voting)

The House voted for this bill that would expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program, adding up to 5 million children to the program.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Ensuring Military Readiness Through Stability and Predictability Deployment Policy Act - Vote Passed (229-194, 3 Present, 6 Not Voting)

This House passed bill calls for U.S. soldiers to spend an equal amount of time between combat and home.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act - Vote Passed (241-172, 20 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would require utility companies to produce 15 percent of their electricity from wind, solar power and other renewable sources and calls for the gradual reduction of using fossil fuels to generate electricity.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Protect America Act - Vote Passed (227-182, 23 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill which would temporarily expand the executive branch’s authority to spy on suspected foreign terrorists without a court order, when communications are passing through the U.S.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Defense Appropriations Act, FY 2008 - Vote Passed (395-13, 24 Not Voting)

The House passed this $459.6 billion appropriations bill for the Department of Defense.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY 2008 - Vote Passed (268-153, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed this $104.4 billion bill that would fund the Department of Transportation and Department of Housing and Urban Development for the 2008 fiscal year.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2008 - Vote Passed (281-142, 9 Not Voting)

The House passed this $53.6 billion bill that would fund the Department of Commerce, Department of Justice, NASA and other science agencies.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act - Vote Passed (231-191, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed this large farm bill, which provides aid for farmers and funds for low-income nutrition programs.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Improving America's Security Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (371-40, 22 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill which would implement recommendations from the 9/11 Commission.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Energy/Water Development Appropriations, FY2008 - Vote Passed (312-112, 7 Not Voting)

This $31.6 billion bill would fund the Department of Energy, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Interior Department's Bureau of Reclamation for the upcoming fiscal year.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, FY2008 - Vote Passed (276-140, 15 Not Voting)

The House passed this $153.7 billion bill that would fund the departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education for the 2008 fiscal year.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act - Vote Passed (223-201, 8 Not Voting)

The House voted to reduce the number of U.S. troops in Iraq.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY 2008 - Vote Passed (272-155, 5 Not Voting)

The House passed this $27.6 billion bill that would fund the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Interior, the Forest Service and the Indian Health Service for the 2008 fiscal year.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2008 - Vote Passed (240-179, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed this $21.4 billion bill that would fund the Department of Treasury, the Executive office, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia and independent agencies for the 2008 fiscal year.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations, FY 2008 - Vote Passed (241-178, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed this $34.2 billion bill that would fund State Department operations and foreign aid for the 2008 fiscal year.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Homeland Security Appropriations, FY2008 - Vote Passed (268-150, 14 Not Voting)

The House passed this $37.4 billion bill that would fund the Department of Homeland Security for the 2008 fiscal year.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Ethics Committee Investigations - Vote Passed (387-10, 15 Present, 20 Not Voting)

The House adopted this resolution directing the Ethics committee to begin an investigation within 30 days of a lawmaker's indictment.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Afghanistan Freedom and Security Support Act - Vote Passed (406-10, 16 Not Voting)

This $6.4 billion Afghanistan aid bill would cut off funds to local Afghani governments with ties to criminals, drug dealers or terrorists.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act - Vote Passed (247-176, 10 Not Voting)

The House voted to expand federal funding of embryonic stem cell research.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act - Vote Passed (284-141, 7 Not Voting)

This House bill would allow the President to declare an energy emergency for a specific period of time and make the sale of gasoline at "unconscionably excessive" prices a federal offense.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Lobbying Transparency Act - Vote Passed (382-37, 13 Not Voting)

This bill would require lobbyists to disclose the names of donors when they "bundle" campaign contributions to Members of Congress.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (396-22, 1 Present, 13 Not Voting)

This House bill would institute new lobbying reporting requirements and increase penalties for violating lobbying rules.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Supplemental Appropriations bill, Amendment No. 1 - Vote Passed (348-73, 12 Not Voting)

The House split the emergency supplemental spending bill into two parts, with this first part including the domestic spending and minimum wage hike portions of the bill.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Supplemental Appropriations bill, Amendment No. 2 - Vote Passed (280-142, 11 Not Voting)

The House approved the $103 billion portion of the supplemental spending bill that funds military operations in Iraq.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

National Defense Authorization Act - Vote Passed (397-27, 8 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill authorizing $504 billion in Defense Department spending and $142 billion for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan for the upcoming fiscal year.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Budget Resolution, FY2008 - Vote Passed (214-209, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed the conference report for this $2.9 trillion budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Budget Resolution, FY2008 - Vote Passed (212-207, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed a $2.9 trillion budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Student Loan Sunshine Act - Vote Passed (414-3, 15 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill aimed at introducing transparency into dealings between private student loan lenders and colleges.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Homeland Security Authorization Act - Vote Passed (296-126, 10 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill authorizing $39.8 billion in Department of Homeland Security spending for the 2008 fiscal year.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Re-deployment from Iraq Act - Vote Failed (171-255, 7 Not Voting)

The House rejected this bill that would have required all U.S. troops to withdraw from Iraq within six months.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations - Vote Passed (221-205, 7 Not Voting)

The House approved this bill that would fund military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan in two installments.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Agricultural Disaster Assistance Appropriations Act - Vote Passed (302-120, 10 Not Voting)

This House bill would provide $3.5 billion to farmers who lost crops or livestock due to weather-related events during fiscal years 2005 through 2007.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Intelligence Authorization Act - Vote Passed (225-197, 10 Not Voting)

This bill authorizes spending for 16 U.S. intelligence gathering agencies for the upcoming fiscal year.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Veto Override, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations - Vote Failed (222-203, 1 Present, 7 Not Voting)

The House fell over 60 votes short of overturning President Bush's veto of a $124 billion spending bill that would have set a timetable for the withdrawal of troops from Iraq.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Improving Head Start Act - Vote Passed (365-48, 19 Not Voting)

This House bill is intended to boost funding for the Head Start program.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (237-180, 16 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that expands the definition of a "hate crime" to include sexual orientation.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Wild Horse Protection Bill - Vote Passed (277-137, 18 Not Voting)

This House bill would prohibit the Bureau of Land Management from selling wild horses or burros to be slaughtered for commercial use.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 - Vote Passed (218-208, 2 Present, 5 Not Voting)

The House passed this $124 billion bill that funds military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and sets a timetable for the withdrawal of troops from Iraq.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act - Vote Passed (269-134, 30 Not Voting)

The House voted to give shareholders in public companies a nonbinding vote on executive compensation.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Water Resources Development Act - Vote Passed (394-25, 14 Not Voting)

The House passed this $15 billion bill funding improvements to the nation's waterways.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act - Vote Passed (241-177, 1 Present, 14 Not Voting)

This bill would increase the size of the U.S. House of Representatives to 437 by granting the District of Columbia a full vote in the chamber and adding another seat in Utah.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act - Vote Passed (218-212, 1 Present, 3 Not Voting)

The House passed this $124 million emergency supplemental bill that provides funds for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and sets a timetable for withdrawing troops from Iraq.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Gulf Coast Hurricane Housing Recovery Act - Vote Passed (302-125, 6 Not Voting)

This House bill would require the government to replace public housing that was damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Accountability in Contracting Act - Vote Passed (347-73, 13 Not Voting)

This House bill is intended to increase oversight of federal contractors.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act - Vote Passed (331-94, 8 Not Voting)

This House bill is intended to strengthen federal workers' whistleblower rights.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Freedom of Information Act Amendments - Vote Passed (308-117, 8 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would impose new requirement on government agencies regarding Freedom of Information Act requests.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Water Quality Financing Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (303-108, 22 Not Voting)

This House bill would provide $14 billion for wastewater treatment plant improvements.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Water Quality Investment Act - Vote Passed (367-58, 8 Not Voting)

The House passed this $1.7 billion bill intended to help communities modernize their wastewater systems.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Employee Free Choice Act - Vote Passed (241-185, 8 Not Voting)

This bill is intended to make it easier for a plant to unionize and would end the right of employers to request secret-ballot elections.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Iraq War Policy resolution - Vote Passed (246-182, 6 Not Voting)
The House passed this non-binding resolution disapproving of President Bush's plan to send additional troops to Iraq.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Small Business Tax Relief Act - Vote Passed (360-45, 28 Not Voting)
The House approved this $1.3 billion package of small business tax breaks intended to be combined with the minimum wage increase.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act - Vote Passed (400-3, 31 Not Voting)
This House bill is intended to encourage the use of alternative fuels.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Further Continuing Appropriations, FY2007 - Vote Passed (286-140, 9 Not Voting)
The House passed this $463.5 billion measure funding government operations through the end of the 2007 fiscal year.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act - Vote Passed (264-163, 8 Not Voting)
This House bill is intended to encourage development of alternate sources of energy.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

College Student Relief Act  - Vote Passed (356-71, 8 Not Voting)
This House bill is intended to make college education more affordable by gradually reducing the interest rate on need-based student loans issued after July 2007 from 6.8 percent to 3.4 percent.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES

Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act - Vote Passed (255-170, 10 Not Voting)
This House bill would require the government to negotiate Medicare prescription drug prices with pharmaceutical companies.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act - Vote Passed (253-174, 8 Not Voting)
This House bill would expand federal funding of embryonic stem cell research.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO          Congressman Pitts news release...

Fair Minimum Wage Act - Vote Passed (315-116, 4 Not Voting)
This House bill would raise the minimum wage from $5.15 per hour to $7.25 over the next two years.

Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO

Implementing the 9/11Commission Recommendations Act - Vote Passed (299-128, 8 Not Voting)
This House bill is intended to implement the remaining 9/11 Commission homeland security recommendations.
Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO