Sedona AZ (October 1, 2010) – How did the U.S. House of Representatives vote on the National Scenic Act (HR 4823) sponsored by Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, AZ CD 1?
The Arizona Congressional Districts Representatives are denoted below by numbers 1-8 followed by a Yes or No vote:
AZ 1 – Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick Democrat Yes
AZ 2 – Rep. Trent Franks Republican No
AZ 3 – Rep. John Shadegg Republican No
AZ 4 – Rep. Ed Pastor Democrat Yes
AZ 5 – Rep. Harry Mitchell Democrat Yes
AZ 6 – Rep. Jeff Flake Republican No
AZ 7 – Rep. Raúl Grijalva Democrat Yes
AZ 8 – Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Democrat Yes
U.S. Congressional Representative Ann Kirkpatrick, AZ-CD1, sponsored HR 4823 (National Scenic Act). The NSA failed to garner enough votes for passage in the U.S. House of Representatives on September 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. Subsequently, Rep. Kirkpatrick, a Democrat, complained in a SedonaEye.com Feature story that House Republicans voted “anti-Democrat” rather than “pro-NSA.” For an in-depth look at votes cast for HR 4823, SedonaEye.com examined its full voting record. Republican votes of either “Yes (Y)” or “No Vote (NV)” for Rep. Kirkpatrick’s bill benefited passage while Democrat votes of either “No (N)” or “No Vote (NV)” did not benefit passage.
Sedona Times SedonaEye.com examines NSA votes by Party:
Final Vote: 258 – 160
(418 recorded votes – 279 Yes or Not Against votes required for passage)
Republicans Who Voted “Yes (Y) or No Vote (NV)” for AZ Rep. Kirkpatrick’s NSA bill:
Delaware Rep. Mike Castle, At-Large
California Rep. Mary Bono Mack, District 45
Hawaii Rep. Charles Djou, District 1
Iowa Rep. Thomas Latham, District 4
Michigan Rep. Vernon Ehlers, District 3
Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, District 1
New Jersey Rep. Christopher Smith, District 4
North Carolina Rep. Walter Jones Jr, District
Ohio Rep. Michael Turner, District 3
Ohio Rep. Steven LaTourette, District 4
Ohio Rep. Patrick Tiberi, District 12
Washington Rep. David Reichertd, District 8
Republicans “Not Voting against (NV)” Rep. Kirkpatrick’s NSA bill:
Texas Rep. K. Michael Conaway, District 11
Oklahoma Rep. Mary Fallin, District 5
Florida Rep. C.W. Young, District 10
New Jersey Rep. Scott Garrett, District 5
Missouri Rep. Roy Blunt, District 7
Minnesota Rep. Michelle Bachmann, District 6
All other Republicans voted no. Rep. Kirkpatrick’s NSA bill was supported by 18 Republican votes “in favor of, or not voting against” the NSA.
Democrats “Not Voting for (NV)” for Rep. Kirkpatrick’s NSA bill:
Florida Rep. Kendrick Meek Sr, District 17
Alabama Rep. Artur Davis, District 7
Alabama Rep. Bobby Bright, District 2
California Rep. Michael Honda, District 15
Oklahoma Rep. David Boren, District 2
Oregon Rep. Peter DeFazio, District 4
Oregon Rep. Kurt Schrader, District 5
New York Rep. John Hall, District 19
All other Democrats voted yes: Eight Democrat votes failed to support passage of Rep. Kirkpatrick’s NSA bill.
Key Votes:
HR 4823
Issues: Environmental Issues
Date: 09/23/2010
Sponsor: Rep. Kirkpatrick, Ann (D-AZ)
Roll no. 538
Bill Failed
(House)
How members voted
(258 – 160)
For further status information, call the Voter’s Research Hotline at 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762). We have provided a link to the HR 4823 bill’s voting record so readers may verify our abstract:
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:hr4823:
House Passage: 09/23/2010 : Bill Failed 258 – 160 (Roll no. 538)
NOTE: THIS VOTE WAS TAKEN UNDER A SUSPENSION OF THE RULES TO CUT OFF DEBATE EARLY AND VOTE TO PASS THE BILL, THEREBY REQUIRING A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY FOR PASSAGE.
The Federal Gov already controls/owns 97% of all US territory.. Why allow the Federal bureaucracies to control OUR lands here in Arizona. Liberals simply don’t understand that the ORIGINAL intent of our foundation was LOCAL control of our lands and lives. Wake up!
It is a shame that this did not pass, however based on the health care vote, the stimulus, the bail outs and the other billions that have run up the debt, it is no wonder that since Kirkpatrick voted for ALL of these huge spending bills, which have not worked, that the other party did not go along with her program. If you want a NSA designation put a Republican in her place on November 2nd as they will control the house. That is the best chance to get it done.
This was good reporting. Looking behind politicians headlines and hot button issue rhetoric are thankless jobs. I’m impressed. Democrats, Republicans and Independents pay attention–you’ve got yourselves a FREE press. NEW it is and NEWS it is. Sedona has a winner here. Keep up the good work.
L. N., Local newspaper staff, Los Angeles, CA
Here’s an example of good journalism: I’m using it in my classroom this month for a project.
Sedona Times Editorial Staff examines NSA votes by Party:
Final Vote: 258 – 160
(418 recorded votes-279 Yes or Not Against required for passage)
Republicans Who Voted “Yes (Y) and or No Vote (NV)” for AZ Rep. Kirkpatrick’s NSA bill:
Republicans who voted YES:
Delaware Rep. Mike Castle, At-Large
California Rep. Mary Bono Mack, District 45
Hawaii Rep. Charles Djou, District 1
Iowa Rep. Thomas Latham, District 4
Michigan Rep. Vernon Ehlers, District 3
Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, District 1
New Jersey Rep. Christopher Smith, District 4
North Carolina Rep. Walter Jones Jr, District
Ohio Rep. Michael Turner, District 3
Ohio Rep. Steven LaTourette, District 4
Ohio Rep. Patrick Tiberi, District 12
Washington Rep. David Reichertd, District 8
Republicans “Not Voting against (NV)” Rep. Kirkpatrick’s NSA bill:
Texas Rep. K. Michael Conaway, District 11
Oklahoma Rep. Mary Fallin, District 5
Florida Rep. C.W. Young, District 10
New Jersey Rep. Scott Garrett, District 5
Missouri Rep. Roy Blunt, District 7
Minnesota Rep. Michelle Bachmann, District 6
All other Republicans voted No: The above tally provided a net gain for Rep. Kirkpatrick’s NSA bill of 18 Republican votes “in favor of, or not voting against” the NSA.
Eight Democratic votes were cast as “Not Voting for (NV)” the NSA bill:
Florida Rep. Kendrick Meek Sr, District 17
Alabama Rep. Artur Davis, District 7
Alabama Rep. Bobby Bright, District 2
California Rep. Michael Honda, District 15
Oklahoma Rep. David Boren, District 2
Oregon Rep. Peter DeFazio, District 4
Oregon Rep. Kurt Schrader, District 5
New York Rep. John Hall, District 19
All other Democrats voted Yes: Eight Democratic votes did not support passage of Rep. Kirkpatrick’s NSA bill.
Key Votes:
HR 4823
Issues: Environmental Issues
Date: 09/23/2010
Sponsor: Rep. Kirkpatrick, Ann (D-AZ)
Roll no. 538
Bill Failed
(House)
How members voted
(258 – 160)
Been reading with interest the comments and fingers all pointing; decided to browse the library shelves here and when I came across this, I puffed up with approval that this media listened and worked overtime. Not action to prove a negative but action to provide knowledge. Kirkpatrick’s staff should have vetted her talking points to be factual instead of political, that’s their job, hers in politics. Accountability matters. Shouldn’t take the media to remind us, that’s our job, theirs is news. Bipartisan politics will be this country’s saving grace, not polarization of radical left and right extremes. Register to vote and then become an informed voter. See you at the ballot box!
Arizona General Election Result – Congressional District 3
127.6K votes counted
Raul Grijalva (D) 61.35%
Nick Pierson (R) 38.65%