United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement - Passage

H.R. 5684: United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement - Passage. Vote Number 392, 7/20/2006. By a vote of 221 to 205, the House passed the bill that would implement a trade agreement between the United States and Oman. THE TAXPAYERS WON

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Telecommunications Overhaul - Network Neutrality

H.R. 5252: Telecommunications Overhaul - Network Neutrality. Vote Number 239, 6/8/2006. By a vote of 152 to 269, the House rejected an amendment offered by Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) that would establish burdensome "network neutrality" requirements for broadband providers. THE TAXPAYERS WON.

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Tax Reconciliation - Conference Report

H.R. 4297: Tax Reconciliation - Conference Report. Vote Number 135, 5/10/2006. By a vote of 244 to 185, the House passed the conference report on the bill that would extend about $70 billion in tax cuts over a five-year period, including extending the tax rates on capital gains and dividends through 2010. THE TAXPAYERS WON.

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Offshore Drilling - Passage

H.R. 4761: Offshore Drilling - Passage. Vote Number 356, 6/29/2006. By a vote of 232 to 187, the House passed the bill that would end a federal moratorium on most offshore exploration and development of oil and natural gas but give states more control over drilling along their coasts. THE TAXPAYERS WON.

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Legislative Line-Item Rescission - Passage

H.R. 4890: Legislative Line-Item Rescission - Passage. Vote Number 317, 6/22/2006. By a vote of 247 to 172, the House passed the bill that would authorize the president to recommend that appropriations, direct spending, and target tax benefits be cancelled. THE TAXPAYERS WON.

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Flood Insurance Overhaul - End Flood Insurance Subsidies.

H.R. 4973: Flood Insurance Overhaul - End Flood Insurance Subsidies. Vote Number 323, 6/27/2006. By a vote of 76 to 347, the House rejected an amendment offered by Rep. Steve Pearce (R-N.M.) that would end all flood insurance subsidies on non-residential, vacation, and second homes when the Federal Emergency Management Agency publishes completed flood zone and annual map reviews. THE TAXPAYERS LOST.

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Fiscal 2007 Transportation-Treasury-Housing Appropriations - Strand Theatre Arts Center

H.R. 5576: Fiscal 2007 Transportation-Treasury-Housing Appropriations - Strand Theatre Arts Center. Vote Number 280, 6/14/2006. By a vote of 61 to 366, the House rejected an amendment offered by Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) that eliminate funding to convert the Strand Theatre Arts Center in Plattsburgh, N.Y. into a performing arts center. THE TAXPAYERS LOST.

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Fiscal 2007 Transportation-Treasury-Housing Appropriations - Multipurpose Facility

H.R. 5576: Fiscal 2007 Transportation-Treasury-Housing Appropriations - Multipurpose Facility. Vote Number 279, 6/14/2006. By a vote of 58 to 368, the House rejected an amendment offered by Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) that would eliminate funding for a multi-purpose facility in Yucaipa, Calif. THE TAXPAYERS LOST.

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Fiscal 2007 Transportation-Treasury-Housing Appropriations - Facility Planning and Design

H.R. 5576: Fiscal 2007 Transportation-Treasury-Housing Appropriations - Facility Planning and Design. Vote Number 278, 6/14/2006. By a vote of 73 to 353, the House rejected an amendment offered by Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) that would eliminate funding for Weirton, W. Va. for design and construction of facilities. THE TAXPAYERS LOST.

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Fiscal 2007 Transportation-Treasury-Housing Appropriations - City-Owned Pool

H.R. 5576: Fiscal 2007 Transportation-Treasury-Housing Appropriations - City-Owned Pool. Vote Number 277, 6/14/2006. By a vote of 61 to 365, the House rejected an amendment offered by Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) that eliminate funding for the city of Banning, California for renovations to the city-owned pool. THE TAXPAYERS LOST.

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