Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District Round up

Some important legislation was passed recently. Here is how Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District was represented.
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Energy Policy Act of 2005 - Vote Agreed to (74-26)

The Senate gave final approval to the conference report for this $12.3 billion energy bill intended to encourage energy conservation and production, clearing the measure for the President.

Sen. James Inhofe voted YES
Sen. Tom Coburn voted YES
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Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act - Vote Passed (65-31, 4 Not Voting)

This legislation would protect gun manufacturers and distributors from lawsuits stemming from the criminal use of their products.

Sen. James Inhofe voted YES
Sen. Tom Coburn voted YES
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Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users - Vote Agreed to (91-4, 5 Not Voting)

The Senate gave final approval to this $286.4 billion bill funding transportation programs for the years 2004 through 2009, clearing the measure for the President.

Sen. James Inhofe voted YES
Sen. Tom Coburn voted YES
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Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2005 - Vote Passed (263-165, 5 Not Voting)

This House bill would allow small businesses to band together to purchase health insurance.

Rep. John Sullivan voted YES
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Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act - Vote Passed (410-20, 3 Not Voting)

This postal reform bill is intended to help the United States Post Office combat declining revenue and allow it to be more competitive in certain mail delivery markets.

Rep. John Sullivan voted YES
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United States Trade Rights Enforcement Act - Vote Passed (255-168, 10 Not Voting)

U.S. businesses would be able to petition the government to impose duties on goods from China under this House-passed trade bill.

Rep. John Sullivan voted YES
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Dominican Republic-CAFTA Implementation Act - Vote Passed (217-215, 2 Not Voting)

The House gave approval to an agreement intended to strengthen economic ties between the U.S. and Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
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Rep. John Sullivan voted YES

Energy Policy Act of 2005 - Vote Passed (275-156, 3 Not Voting)

The House passed the conference report for this $12.3 billion energy bill intended to encourage energy conservation and production.

Rep. John Sullivan voted YES
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HEALTH Act of 2005 - Vote Passed (230-194, 2 Present, 7 Not Voting)

This medical malpractice reform bill would limit non-economic damages, or "pain and suffering" damages, in malpractice lawsuits to $250,000.

Rep. John Sullivan voted YES
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Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users - Vote Passed (412-8, 14 Not Voting)

The House passed this $286.4 billion bill funding transportation programs for the years 2004 through 2009.

Rep. John Sullivan voted YES
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(source congress.org)
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