Republican rep — NE, District 1

Recent Votes

Nay

Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004

Jul 23, 2004 · ResolvingDifferences

Yea

Declaring genocide in Darfur, Sudan.

Jul 23, 2004 · Floor

Yea

Condemning the attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994 and expressing the concern of the United States regarding the continuing, decade-long delay in the resolution of this case.

Jul 23, 2004 · Floor

Yea

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005

Jul 23, 2004 · ResolvingDifferences

Yea

Recognizing the importance in history of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Japan.

Jul 22, 2004 · Floor

Yea

Celebrating 10 years of majority rule in the Republic of South Africa and recognizing the momentous social and economic achievements of South Africa since the institution of democracy in that country.

Jul 22, 2004 · Floor

Yea

United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act

Jul 22, 2004 · Floor

Yea

Urging the Government of the Republic of Belarus to ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair election process for its parliamentary elections in the fall of 2004.

Jul 22, 2004 · Floor

Yea

Commercial Aviation MANPADS Defense Act of 2004

Jul 22, 2004 · Floor

Nay

Marriage Protection Act of 2004

Jul 22, 2004 · Floor

Yea

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the actions of terrorists will never cause the date of any Presidential election to be postponed and that no single individual or agency should be given the authority to postpone the date of a Presidential election.

Jul 22, 2004 · Floor

Yea

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2004

Jul 22, 2004 · Floor

Yea

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4842) to implement the United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement.

Jul 22, 2004 · Floor

Yea

Military Housing Improvement Act of 2004

Jul 21, 2004 · Floor

Yea

Tax Simplification for America's Job Creators Act of 2004

Jul 21, 2004 · Floor

Yea

Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004

Jul 21, 2004 · ResolvingDifferences

Yea

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic located in Peoria, Illinois, as the "Bob Michel Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic".

Jul 21, 2004 · Floor

Yea

Recognizing the 35th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, and for other purposes.

Jul 21, 2004 · Floor

Yea

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4837) making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.

Jul 21, 2004 · Floor

Yea

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4837) making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.

Jul 21, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2005

Jul 20, 2004 · Floor

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Nay

Stock Option Accounting Reform Act

Jul 20, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Northern Uganda Crisis Response Act

Jul 19, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

A concurrent resolution concerning the importance of the distribution of food in schools to hungry or malnourished children around the world.

Jul 19, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2004

Jul 19, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005

Jul 16, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Reaffirming unwavering commitment to the Taiwan Relations Act, and for other purposes.

Jul 15, 2004 · Floor

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Present

Deploring the misuse of the International Court of Justice by a plurality of the United Nations General Assembly for a narrow political purpose.

Jul 15, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of full membership of Israel in the Western European and Others Group at the United Nations.

Jul 15, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Project BioShield Act of 2004

Jul 14, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act

Jul 14, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to improve its protection of intellectual property rights, and for other purposes.

Jul 14, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Customs Border Security and Trade Agencies Authorization Act of 2004

Jul 14, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Urging the President to resolve the disparate treatment of direct and indirect taxes presently provided by the World Trade Organization.

Jul 14, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4759) to implement the United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement.

Jul 14, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005

Jul 13, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005

Jul 13, 2004 · ResolvingDifferences

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Yea

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2005

Jul 13, 2004 · Floor

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Nay

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2005

Jul 12, 2004 · Floor

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Nay

Manufacturing Technology Competitiveness Act of 2004

Jul 9, 2004 · Floor

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Nay

Water Supply, Reliability, and Environmental Improvement Act

Jul 9, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2828) to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources.

Jul 9, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2828) to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources.

Jul 9, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2828) to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources.

Jul 9, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005

Jul 8, 2004 · Floor

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Nay

Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005

Jul 8, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004

Jul 8, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3598) to establish an interagency committee to coordinate Federal manufacturing research and development efforts in manufacturing, strengthen existing programs to assist manufacturing innovation and education, and expand outreach programs for small and medium-sized manufacturers, and for other purposes.

Jul 8, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4755) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.

Jul 8, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Harry W. Colmery.

Jul 6, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and recognizing the Marshall Islands as a staunch ally of the United States, committed to principles of democracy and freedom for the Pacific region and throughout the world.

Jul 6, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2005

Jun 25, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4614) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.

Jun 25, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Congratulating the Interim Government of Iraq on its forthcoming assumption of sovereign authority in Iraq.

Jun 25, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Spending Control Act of 2004

Jun 25, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Spending Control Act of 2004

Jun 25, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of congressional passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Jun 24, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4663) to amend part C of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to extend the discretionary spending limits and pay-as-you-go through fiscal year 2009.

Jun 24, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4663) to amend part C of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to extend the discretionary spending limits and pay-as-you-go through fiscal year 2009.

Jun 24, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Revising the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2005 as it applies in the House of Representatives.

Jun 24, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005

Jun 24, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005

Jun 24, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Regarding the security of Israel and the principles of peace in the Middle East.

Jun 23, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

United States International Leadership Act of 2004

Jun 23, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part III

Jun 23, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4548) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

Jun 23, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4548) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

Jun 23, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of homeownership in the United States.

Jun 22, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005

Jun 22, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Recognizing the importance of blues music, and for other purposes.

Jun 22, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Honoring the life and accomplishments of Ray Charles, recognizing his contributions to the Nation, and extending condolences to his family on his death.

Jun 22, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4613) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005.

Jun 22, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4613) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005.

Jun 22, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Congratulating Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks on pitching a perfect game on May 18, 2004.

Jun 21, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Helping Hands for Homeownership Act of 2004

Jun 21, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Expressing the gratitude of the House of Representatives for the contributions made by America's community banks to the Nation's economic well-being and prosperity and the sense of the House of Representatives that a month should be designated as "Community Banking Month".

Jun 21, 2004 · Floor

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Not Voting

Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005

Jun 17, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

American Jobs Creation Act of 2004

Jun 17, 2004 · Floor

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Nay

American Jobs Creation Act of 2004

Jun 17, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4520) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove impediments in such Code and make our manufacturing, service, and high-technology businesses and workers more competitive and productive both at home and abroad.

Jun 17, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4520) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove impediments in such Code and make our manufacturing, service, and high-technology businesses and workers more competitive and productive both at home and abroad.

Jun 17, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Gasoline Price Reduction Act of 2004

Jun 16, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

United States Refinery Revitalization Act of 2004

Jun 16, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4568) making appropriations for the Department of Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.

Jun 16, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4567) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.

Jun 16, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4567) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.

Jun 16, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

To provide that in preparing an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement required under section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 with respect to any action authorizing a renewable energy project, no Federal agency is required to identify alternative project locations or actions other than the proposed action and the no action alternative, and for other purposes.

Jun 15, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Energy Policy Act of 2004

Jun 15, 2004 · Floor

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Nay

Energy Policy Act of 2004

Jun 15, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4513) to provide that in preparing an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement required under section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 with respect to any action authorizing a renewable energy project, no Federal agency is required to identify alternative project locations or actions other than the proposed action and the no action alternative, and for other purposes, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4529) to provide for exploration, development, and production of oil and gas resources on the Arctic Coastal Plain of Alaska, to resolve outstanding issues relating to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, to benefit the coal miners of America, and for other purposes.

Jun 15, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4513) to provide that in preparing an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement required under section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 with respect to any action authorizing a renewable energy project, no Federal agency is required to identify alternative project locations or actions other than the proposed action and the no action alternative, and for other purposes, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4529) to provide for exploration, development, and production of oil and gas resources on the Arctic Coastal Plain of Alaska, to resolve outstanding issues relating to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, to benefit the coal miners of America, and for other purposes.

Jun 15, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4503) to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4517) to provide incentives to increase refinery capacity in the United States.

Jun 15, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4503) to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4517) to provide incentives to increase refinery capacity in the United States.

Jun 15, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Honoring former President George Herbert Walker Bush on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

Jun 14, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide rapid acquisition authority to the Secretary of Defense to respond to combat emergencies.

Jun 14, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the need to provide prostate cancer patients with meaningful access to information on treatment options, and for other purposes.

Jun 14, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

Jun 14, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Mourning the passing of President Ronald Reagan and celebrating his service to the people of the United States and his leadership in promoting the cause of freedom for all the people of the world.

Jun 9, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Expressing the profound regret and sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of Ronald Wilson Reagan, former President of the United States of America.

Jun 8, 2004 · Floor

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Yea

Condemning the crackdown on democracy protestors in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, in the People's Republic of China on the 15th anniversary of that tragic massacre.

Jun 3, 2004 · Floor

Sponsored Bills

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the 50th anniversary of the food aid programs established under the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954.

HRES 729 · 108th Congress

Calling on the Government of Libya to review the legal actions taken against several Bulgarian medical workers.

HRES 733 · 108th Congress

National Discovery Trails Act

HR 4865 · 108th Congress

Congratulating the people of Serbia and government of Serbia for conducting a democratic, free and fair presidential election and for reaffirming Serbia's commitment to peace, democracy, and the rule of law.

HRES 726 · 108th Congress

National Security Education Program Enhancement Act of 2004

HR 4574 · 108th Congress

Intelligence Community Language Capabilities Enhancement Act of 2004

HR 4573 · 108th Congress

Urging the Government of the Republic of Belarus to ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair election process for its parliamentary elections in the fall of 2004.

HRES 652 · 108th Congress

Recognizing 50 years of relations between the United States Government and the European Union.

HRES 577 · 108th Congress

Welcoming the accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and for other purposes.

HRES 558 · 108th Congress

Missouri River Enhancement and Monitoring Act of 2004

HR 3373 · 108th Congress

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To award a congressional gold medal to Lord Robertson of Port Ellen.

HR 3263 · 108th Congress

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Recognizing the continued importance of the transatlantic relationship and promoting stronger relations with Europe by reaffirming the need for a continued and meaningful dialogue between the United States and Europe.

HRES 390 · 108th Congress

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Urging that elections, pursuant to the terms of the Good Friday Agreement, be held in Northern Ireland in 2003 and reaffirming support for the continued implementation of the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for the peaceful settlement of the conflict in Northern Ireland.

HRES 367 · 108th Congress

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Rural Multifamily Housing Loan Guarantee and Ginnie Mae Corrections Act

HR 2740 · 108th Congress

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Estate Tax Relief Act of 2003

HR 2502 · 108th Congress

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is a need to protect and strengthen Medicare beneficiaries' access to quality health care in rural America.

HRES 267 · 108th Congress

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Prescription Value Act

HR 2161 · 108th Congress

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Expressing support for a renewed effort to find a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement to the Cyprus problem.

HRES 165 · 108th Congress

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Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives in response to the assassination of Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic of Serbia, and for other purposes.

HRES 149 · 108th Congress

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Safer Roads Everywhere Act

HR 1226 · 108th Congress

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To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, relating to the I-35 High Priority Corridor from Laredo, Texas, to Duluth, Minnesota.

HR 1176 · 108th Congress

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Expressing support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement to the Cyprus problem.

HCONRES 79 · 108th Congress

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Pioneer National Historic Trails Studies Act

HR 1051 · 108th Congress

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Congratulating Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations across the Nation for their ongoing contributions to education, and for other purposes.

HRES 106 · 108th Congress

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To amend the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 concerning the applicability of hours of service requirements to drivers operating commercial motor vehicles transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies.

HR 871 · 108th Congress

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization must begin to plan steps for the defense of Turkey as requested by that nation.

HRES 81 · 108th Congress

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Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2003

HR 253 · 108th Congress

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To authorize the President of the United States to agree to certain amendments to the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Mexican States concerning the establishment of a Border Environment Cooperation Commission and a North American Development Bank, and for other purposes.

HR 254 · 108th Congress

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To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant an easement to facilitate access to the Lewis and Clark Interpretative Center in Nebraska City, Nebraska.

HR 255 · 108th Congress

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Small Public Housing Authority Act

HR 27 · 108th Congress

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To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to authorize the Secretary of the Army to pay the non-Federal share for managing recreation facilities and natural resources to water resource development projects if the non-Federal interest has agreed to reimburse the Secretary, and for other purposes.

HR 30 · 108th Congress

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First-Time Home Ownership Made Easy Act of 2003

HR 32 · 108th Congress

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Rural Equity Payment Index Reform Act of 2003

HR 33 · 108th Congress

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To convert a temporary judgeship for the district of Nebraska to a permanent judgeship, and for other purposes.

HR 29 · 108th Congress

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American Indian Lands Title Report Commission Corrections Act

HR 28 · 108th Congress

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