HOW'D THEY VOTE? (WEEK OF OCTOBER 31, 2011)

In this MegaVote for Kansas' 3rd Congressional District and Missouri's 5th Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes

• House: Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act
• House: Modify Income Calculation for Eligibility for Certain Health Programs
• House: Government Contractor Withholding Repeal Act

Upcoming Congressional Bills

• Senate: FY2012 Appropriations
• House: Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act

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. Kevin Yoder voted YES

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II voted NO

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. Kevin Yoder voted YES

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II voted NO

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. Kevin Yoder voted YES

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II voted YES