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Tag Archives: Last Week In Congress

Last Week In Congress is a recurring Cascadia Advocate feature provided in partnership with Votearama in Congress that documents how members of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho’s congressional delegation voted on major bills, resolutions, and nominations during the preceding legislative week. Look for Last Week In Congress on Sunday mornings after weeks when either the House, Senate, or both have been in session. LWIC’s archives are shown below.

Last Week (September 23-27) In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted

Excerpt: The week's major votes included a stopgap budget bill, another pair of votes opposing Trump's fake emergency declaration, and in the House, legislation to protect migrant families.
Published at:7:30 AM on Sunday, September 29th, 2019
Written by:Voterama in Congress
Categories:Elections, Legislative Advocacy
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Last Week (July 29-August 2nd) In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted

Excerpt: The week's major votes included the approval of a two-year budget deal, the failure to override a veto on Saudi Arabia arm sales, and the confirmation of Kelly Craft to the U.N.
Published at:7:30 AM on Sunday, August 4th, 2019
Written by:Voterama in Congress
Categories:Legislative Advocacy
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Last Week (July 22nd-26th) In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted

Excerpt: The week's major votes included the adoption of a resolution opposing the BDS movement and final approval of permanent relief for September 11th first responders.
Published at:7:30 AM on Sunday, July 28th, 2019
Written by:Voterama in Congress
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Last Week (July 15th-19th) In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted

Excerpt: The week's major votes included condemning Trump's racist comments, increasing the federal minimum wage, and passing an intelligence budget for FY 2020.
Published at:7:30 AM on Sunday, July 21st, 2019
Written by:Voterama in Congress
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Last Week (July 8th-12th) In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted

Excerpt: The week's major votes included a military budget (the NDAA), new rules for allocating green cards, and taking care of September 11th first responders.
Published at:7:30 AM on Sunday, July 14th, 2019
Written by:Voterama in Congress
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Last Week (June 24th-28th) In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted

Excerpt: The week's major votes included legislation to protect U.S. elections against attack and an emergency package to address the humanitarian crisis on the southwest border.
Published at:7:30 AM on Sunday, June 30th, 2019
Written by:Voterama in Congress
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Last week (June 17th-21st) in Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted

Excerpt: Find out how our region's United States Representatives and Senators voted in this installment of our recurring feature Last Week In Congress.
Published at:7:30 AM on Sunday, June 23rd, 2019
Written by:Voterama in Congress
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Last week (June 10th-14th) in Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted

Excerpt: Find out how our region's United States Representatives and Senators voted in this installment of our recurring feature Last Week In Congress.
Published at:7:30 AM on Sunday, June 16th, 2019
Written by:Voterama in Congress
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Last week (June 3rd-7th) in Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted

Excerpt: Find out how our region's United States Representatives and Senators voted in this installment of our recurring feature Last Week In Congress.
Published at:7:30 AM on Sunday, June 9th, 2019
Written by:Voterama in Congress
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Last week (May 20th-24th) in Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted

Excerpt: Find out how our region's United States Representatives and Senators voted in this installment of our recurring feature Last Week in Congress.
Published at:7:30 AM on Sunday, May 26th, 2019
Written by:Voterama in Congress
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Last week (May 13th-17th) in Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted

Excerpt: Find out how our region's United States Representatives and Senators voted in this installment of our recurring feature Last Week in Congress.
Published at:7:30 AM on Sunday, May 19th, 2019
Written by:Voterama in Congress
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Last week (May 5th-10th) in Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted

Excerpt: Happy Mother's Day! Find out how our region's United States Representatives and Senators voted with our new recurring feature, Last Week in Congress.
Published at:7:30 AM on Sunday, May 12th, 2019
Written by:Voterama in Congress
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