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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, June 17, 2007

How they voted

Advertiser Staff

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  • Library of Congress, to search for specific votes: http://thomas.loc.gov

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    How Hawai'i Reps. Neil Abercrombie and Mazie Hirono and Sens. Daniel Akaka and Daniel K. Inouye voted on key legislation last week.

    KEY HOUSE VOTE

    HOMELAND SECURITY

    The House on Friday passed, 268-150, a $37.4 billion Homeland Security spending bill to fund intelligence, domestic security and disaster relief agencies for the next year. The measure increases spending for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Transportation Security Administration and Border and Customs service, while the Coast Guard will get less than requested.

    HAWAI'I VOTES:

    Neil Abercrombie (D) YEA Mazie Hirono (D) YEA

    KEY SENATE VOTE

    NO CONFIDENCE IN THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

    A procedural vote of 53-38 Monday fell seven votes short of the number required to move on a resolution of no confidence in Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Seven Republicans voted with Democrats to proceed with the resolution.

    HAWAI'I VOTES:

    Daniel Akaka (D) YEA Daniel K. Inouye (D) YEA