Here’s how some major bills fared recently in Congress and how Colorado’s congressional members voted, as provided by Thomas’ Roll Call Report Syndicate. N/V means not voting.
HOUSE
Endangered species
For: 229/Against: 193
Members voted to change the Endangered Species Act by narrowing protected habitat, easing scientific standards and paying money to property owners who lose economic value because of the law. A yes vote was to send HR 3824 to the Senate.
Bob Beauprez (R) Yes
Diana DeGette (D) No
Joel Hefley (R) Yes
Marilyn Musgrave (R) Yes
Mark Udall (D) No
John Salazar (D) Yes
Tom Tancredo (R) Yes
Species protection
For: 206/Against: 216
Members defeated an alternative to HR 3824 (above) backed by environmentalists and opposed by land-use advocates. A yes vote was to adopt a substitute that, in part, sought to retain most of the core provisions of the 1973 Endangered Species Law.
Bob Beauprez (R) No
Diana DeGette (D) Yes
Joel Hefley (R) No
Marilyn Musgrave (R) No
Mark Udall (D) Yes
John Salazar (D) No
Tom Tancredo (R) No
FEMA changes
For: 196/Against: 227
Members defeated a nonbinding Democratic bid to keep FEMA charged with both preparedness and response. A yes vote opposed a plan to shift preparedness from FEMA to a new unit comprised of agencies such as the Pentagon and Border Patrol. (HR 2630)
Colorado’s vote was on party lines, with Democrats voting yes and Republicans no.
Gasoline prices
For: 195/Against: 226
Members defeated a Democratic bid for more federal steps against alleged price gouging during energy shortages. A yes vote was to require the Federal Trade Commission to define price gouging and other agencies to vigorously probe complaints. (HR 3402)
Colorado’s vote was on party lines, with Democrats voting yes and Republicans no.
KEY VOTES AHEAD
The House will take up the Department of Homeland Security’s fiscal 2006 budget and a measure on gasoline prices, while the Senate will consider 2006 budgets for homeland security and the military.
