A report on votes by local legislators in Washington and Harrisburg.
Feb. 27 Motion to Invoke Cloture, Jamar K. Walker is voted United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia. Passed 52-39.
Bob Casey, D, Yes
Feb 27 HR 142 Responding to the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Passed 414-2
Brian Fitzpatrick, R, Yes
Feb 27 HR 538 Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act. Passed 406-12
Brian Fitzpatrick R, Yes
Feb. 28 SB 121 Act capping transfers from the Motor License Fund to the Pennsylvania State Police, because of budgetary constraints, at $500 million. Passed 28-21.
Frank Farry, R, Yes
Wayne Langerholc R (sponsor), Yes
Maria Collett D, No
Steve Santarsiero D, No
Feb. 28 SR9 Resolution urging President Biden to restart and expedite completion of then Keystone XLipeline. Adopted 31-18.
Frank Farry R, Yes
Wayne Langerholc, R (sponsor), Yes
Maria Collett, D, No
Steve Santarsiero, D, No
Feb. 24 HB1 Joint Resolution proposing amendment to the state Constitution that would allow victims of childhood abuse to sue the perpetrator and the institution that shielded them for damages. Passed 161-40.
Shelby Labs, R, Yes
Kathleen Tomlinson, R, Yes
Perry Warren D, Yes
Craig Staats, R, No
Feb 24 HB2 Act amending the state consolidated statutes extending the time allowed for victims of sexual abuse to sue the perpetrator and the institution that shielded them for damages. Passed 134-67.
Shelby Labs, R, Yes
Kathleen Tomlinson, R, Yes
Perry Warren, D, Yes
Craig Staats, R, No
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