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.
HOUSE
The Colorado delegation District 1: Diana DeGette (D) District 2: Mark Udall (D) District 3: John Salazar (D) District 4: Marilyn Musgrave (R) District 5: Doug Lamborn (R) District 6: Tom Tancredo (R) District 7: Ed Perlmutter (D)
DETROIT BAILOUT
For: 237/Against: 170 Members voted to provide General Motors and Chrysler with $14 billion in loans to keep them solvent through March 2009. In return, the automakers would have to restructure their operations under federal direction. A yes vote was to pass HR 7321.
Voting yes: All Colo. Democrats
Voting no: Musgrave, Lamborn
Not voting: Tancredo
WALL STREET BAILOUT
For: 403/Against: 0 Members voted to amend HR 7321 (above) to require more accountability of firms now receiving bailouts in the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), the $700 billion Wall Street rescue plan enacted by Congress last month. A yes vote backed the amendment.
Voting yes: DeGette, Udall, Sala zar, Musgrave, Lamborn, Perlmutter
Not voting: Tancredo
SENATE
The Colorado delegation Wayne Allard (R); Ken Salazar (D)
AUTO RESCUE PLAN
For: 52/Against: 35 Senators failed to reach 60 votes needed to end GOP blockage of a bill designed to prevent the collapse of General Motors and Chrysler while requiring all three Detroit-based auto firms to promptly adopt restructuring plans.
Voting yes: Salazar
Voting no: Allard
KEY VOTES AHEAD The 111th Congress is scheduled to convene Jan. 6.
