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Nov. 18

Y Y N N N

Ban on Plane Sales to Iran: The House

blocked, 243-174, Boeing and Airbus aircraft
sales to Iran. A yes vote was to pass HR
5711, which prohibits bank financing of sales
that became possible when Iran agreed to
end its nuclear-arms program and the West,
in return, lifted economic sanctions.

N N Y Y Y

Russian Role in U.S. Elections: Voting 181

-235, the House refused to amend HR 5711
(above) to bar American companies from
doing business with any country, including
Russia, that uses cyber attacks to seek to
influence U.S. elections. A yes vote was to
adopt the Democratic motion.

Y Y N N N

Mass Repeal of U.S. Rules: Voting 249-179,

the House authorized Congress to adopt a
resolution this year that would repeal all
regulations issued by the administration since
May. Now, any repeal of federal rules must
be done on a one-by-one basis. A yes vote
was to pass HR 5982.

N N Y Y Y

Rules to Boost Jobs, Spur Economy:

Voting 181-239, the House defeated a bid by
Democrats to exempt from HR 5982 (above)
any regulations that seek to create jobs,
enlarge paychecks or make America more
competitive in global markets. A yes vote was
to adopt the motion.

N N Y Y Y

Regulations on Climate Change: Voting

180-237, the House defeated an amendment
sponsored by Democrats that sought to
exempt environmental regulations addressing
carbon pollution and climate change from the
scope of HR 5982 (above). A yes vote was to
adopt the amendment.

N N

KEY VOTES AHEAD

Gulf of Mexico Drilling: The Senate failed,

51-47, to reach 60 votes needed to advance
a bill enlarging areas in the eastern Gulf of
Mexico where oil and gas drilling is allowed. A
yes vote backed S 3110, which also expands
states shares of royalties the Treasury
receives from energy firms.
2016 Thomas Voting Reports www.voterama.info

Congress is in Thanksgiving Day recess until the week of Nov. 28.