As citizens of these United States, we need to pay attention to our elected officials’ voting records, since they are voting on our behalf. Senators currently earn $162,100.
The following African Americans have served in the U.S. Senate:
? Hiram R. Revels (R-Miss.) 1870-71
? Blanche K. Bruce (R-Miss.) 1875-1881
? Edward W. Brooke (R-Mass.) 1967-1979
? Carol Moseley-Braun (D-Ill.) 1993-1999
? Barack Obama (D-Ill.) 2005-
Following are the records on key issues since the session began in January:
Objection to the electoral vote certification from Ohio, Jan. 6 Durbin No Obama No
Confirmation of Condoleezza Rice to be Secretary of State, Jan. 26 Durbin No Obama Yes
Confirmation of Alberto R. Gonzales to be Attorney General, Feb. 3 Durbin No Obama No
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2005, Feb. 17 Durbin Yes Obama
Yes
Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, March 10 Durbin No Obama
No
On Monday, March 21, the Congress approved, and President Bush signed, emergency legislation to let Terri Schiavo’s parents ask a federal judge to prolong her life. In a 203-58 vote, the House approved giving her parents the right to appeal?”47 Democrats voted “Yes” with 156 Republicans.
Illinois votes were as follows:
Democrats
Evans No
Gutierrez No
Davis Did not vote
Emanuel Did not vote
Rush Did not vote
Schakowsky Did not vote
Jackson Yes
Lipinski Yes
Bean Yes
Costello Yes
Republicans
Biggert Yes
Hastert Yes
Hyde Did not vote
Johnson Yes
Kirk Yes
LaHood Yes
Manzullo Yes
Shimkus Did not vote
Weller Did not vote
?”compiled by Delores McCain
