For the

week
ending
Dec. 9

Y Y Y Y Y

Stopgap Spending, Flint Water: The House

passed, 326-96, a bill that would fund
government agencies through April 28 at an
annualized level of $1.07 trillion, including
$170 million for projects to help Flint, Mich.,
and other cities replace lead-contaminated
drinking-water pipes. (HR 2028)

Y Y Y Y Y

Federal Water Projects: The House

appropriated, 360-61, $5 billion for hundreds
of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water
projects. A yes vote was to approve the
conference report on S 612, which also
cancels outdated projects and changes some
spending from discretionary to mandatory.

Y Y Y Y Y

Grants for Alzheimers Care: The House

passed, 346-66, a bill to further community
programs for individuals with Alzheimers and
related brain diseases. A yes vote was to
authorize grants to non-profit groups with an
emphasis on protecting those with dementia
who go missing. (HR 4919)

Y Y

KEY VOTES AHEAD

$611 Billion for U.S. Military: The Senate

adopted, 92-7, the conference report on a
$611 billion military budget for fiscal 2017. A
yes vote was to pass a bill (S 2943) that
would authorize $67.8 billion for combat
actions overseas and raise pay by 2.1
percent for uniformed personnel.
2016 Thomas Voting Reports www.voterama.info

The House and Senate have adjourned until the 115th Congress
convenes on Jan. 3, 2017.