MORE POWER for Sep. 9th
1000 MORE's weekly nonpartisan roundup of the most important happenings in federal government, written in a way that doesn't require a law degree to understand, with tools to take action
September 9, 2022
This week in MORE POWER, we review where things stand with the Respect for Marriage Act and Biden's judicial nominees in the Senate, Congress returning to Washington, how to use 1000 MORE to track bills, bills Congress could vote on this month, as well as this week's FAQ on our data policy.
HAPPENINGS ON THE HILL
Respect for Marriage Act vote in the Senate
On July 19, the House voted 267 to 157 to pass the Respect for Marriage Act. The Respect for Marriage Act would protect marriage equality and the right to marry regardless of gender. All 220 House Democrats and 47 House Republicans voted yes.
This past week, the Senate discussed how to call a vote on the bill.
Some advocates suggested adding the Respect for Marriage Act into a budget bill called a "continuing resolution." Due to Senate rules, a continuing resolution only needs 50 votes to pass while a standalone vote on the Respect for Marriage Act would need 60 votes to pass.
However, a bipartisan group of key backers responded that combining these bills could unnecessarily politicize them and want to move forward with a standalone vote. Senate Leader Schumer stated he would prefer the standalone vote and intends to move this option forward.
You can use 1000 MORE to learn about the Respect for Marriage Act and contact your Senators about how you want them to move forward.
UPDATE: Biden's Judicial Nominees
Last week we gave you a look at the two judicial nominees scheduled to be voted on in the Senate: John Z. Lee, of Illinois, to be Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit and Andre B. Mathis, of Tennessee, to be Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit.
Because of their “advice and consent” power, the Senate must hold a hearing process for each nominee and vote to approve the judge before they can take the bench.
This week we can report that Lee was confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 50-44, with 6 Senators not voting. Lee is the first ever Asian American judge to sit on the 7th Circuit.
Mathis was confirmed by a vote of 48-47, with 5 Senators not voting. Mathis is the first Black man from Tennessee to sit on the 6th Circuit.
We agree, Senator. We agree.
Congress is back in session!
The Senate resumed their work on the Hill on Tuesday, September 6th.
The House of Representatives is scheduled to start voting again this Tuesday, September 13th.
Want to tell your reps what bills you want them to vote on this month? You can use 1000MOREfor that!
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It's that easy!
BILLS ON THE HILL
But what do you want Congress to vote on?
What Congress can vote on right now
Hot Bills in the House
S.958 MOBILE Health Care Act
S.3662 Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act
H.R.302 Preventing a Patronage System Act
H.R.2988 Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act
H.R.8326 Ensuring a Fair and Accurate Census Act
Senate Sizzlers
HR 8404 Respect for Marriage Act
HR 1808 Assault Weapons Ban
HR 8296 Women's Health Protection Act
Sign in to 1000 MORE to read summaries on these bills, find your representatives, and contact them to tell them how you want them to vote.
No you don't, Andrew. You don't. No one does.
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