Senate votes falter on union elections and immigration overhaul
Senate votes fail to reach thresholds on HR 800 union representation by card signing and the 1639 immigration overhaul. June deliberations show divisions, with 51 48 and 46 53 tallies, while a later amendment to tighten status rules is tabled. Contacts for Iowa lawmakers and others are noted.
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Congress resumes work on spending bills and energy action in July
The article outlines House votes on pay raises and policy shifts including a 2.7 percent pay raise for members, a failed effort to remove a climate change section from HR 2643, ongoing debates on offshore drilling, polar bear imports, air pollution controls, and funding for Vice President Cheney. It notes June votes, involved members, and the broader context of fiscal 2008 actions.
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