Friend or Foe of the Unemployed? Nay Votes Unemployment Extension Bills 2008-2010
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Has long-term unemployment affected you? If so, have you laid in your bed at night, tossing and turning, wondering how you are going to pay the rent or put food on the table? With 7.2 million people out of work and six workers for every job opening, it's not a matter of whether people want to work. As of September 2009, the national unemployment rate was 9.8%. Because of the way they calculate unemployment, the unemployment rate may actually be 10% higher. Furthermore, many economist expect the unemployment rate will rise even higher, and this will be a "jobless recovery." No matter what way you want to cut it, it is just plain hard to find job.
The Faces of the Unemployed
Are Your Elected Officials Representing You?
In light of this, it's important your elected officials are representing you. It seems like every time another unemployment extension bill is introduced, it's taking longer and longer to pass the bills. By the time the bills were passed, thousands and thousands of people had already exhausted their unemployment benefits.
Many of the unemployed are rightfully scared and frustrated. Some are stating it's time we take back control of our country. Well folks, considering the way our legislative system works, there are only two ways to do this civilly. One, let your voice be heard. Two, elect the right people into office.
The following charts list all representatives and senators that have voted against at least one unemployment extension bill during this recession. Representatives and senators who have voted no or voted no and abstained three times are in bold. If an elected official has voted no for all three unemployment benefit extensions, you can pretty much bet that they are not a friend of the unemployed. While they enjoy a life of luxury and privileges, some people are trying to find a food line to eat at or a homeless shelter to sleep in for the night. Don't let this inexcusable behavior persist when our country is hurting. Write your elected officials now and voice your opinions and concerns.
The Latest Naysayer on Unemployment
Because of the Senate's procrastination in dealing with the unemployment extension eligibility period, once more unemployed Americans will be running out of benefits. As of February 28, 2010, many Americans will not be able to move on to the next tier of benefits. It's estimated that by June, 5 million unemployed people will run out of benefits because of this. In addition to the Senate's lack of urgency in taking care of this matter, one man you have to thank is Senator Jim Bunning of Kentucy. He stalled the extension period because he was concerned Congress had not found a way to pay for it. He also voted no on H.R. 3548 in the fall of 2009. H.R. 3548 was the last bill to extend additional emergency unemployment compensation.
According to a March 1 article on the front page of Yahoo, when it comes to extending a bill, the Senate needs unanimous consent. Senator Bunning is still taking a firm if not nasty stance. When an ABC reporter, Jonathan Karl started to follow him into the elevator, he yelled, "Excuse me! This is a Senator's only elevator!" As Bunning walked into the elevator, he shot the middle finger over his head. You won't have to worry about him anymore after this year since he is retiring. However, it doesn't help anyone now.
Conclusion
If unemployment is one of your concerns, I hope you print off this list and save it. Next time, your Senator or Representatives are up for re-election, you can refer back to this list and vote appropriately.
Nay Votes on Unemployment Extensions by the House Part I
REPRESENTATIVES
| H.R. 3548
| H.R. 6867
| H.R. 5749
|
|---|---|---|---|
Rep. W Akin (R-MO2)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN 6)
| Nay
| Nay
| Nay
|
Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-AL 6)
| Nay
| Aye
| Aye
|
Rep. James Barrett (R-SC 3)
| Abstain
| Nay
| Nay
|
Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX6)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Robert Berry (D-AR1)
| Nay
| Aye
| Aye
|
Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT1)
| Abstain
| Abstain
| Nay
|
Rep. John Boehner (R-OH8)
| Nay
| Abstain
| Nay
|
Rep. John Boozman (R-AR3)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Dan Boren (D-OK2)
| Nay
| Aye
| Aye
|
Rep. Leonard Boswell (D-IA3)
| Nay
| Aye
| Aye
|
Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX8)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Bruce Braley (D-IA1)
| Nay
| Aye
| Abstain
|
Rep. Paul Broun (R-GA10)
| Nay
| Nay
| Nay
|
Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX26)
| Nay
| Nay
| Abstain
|
Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA7)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Michael Capuano (D-MA8)
| Abstain
| Aye
| Aye
|
Rep. Christopher Carney (D-PA10)
| Abstain
| Aye
| Aye
|
Rep. John Carter (R-TX31)
| Nay
| Nay
| Nay
|
Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT3)
| Nay
| ||
Rep. Mike Coffman (R-CO3)
| Nay
| ||
Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT2)
| Nay
| Aye
| Aye
|
Rep. John Culberson (R-TX7)
| Nay
| Nay
| Nay
|
Rep. Nathan Deal (R-GA9)
| Nay
| Abstain
| Nay
|
Rep. Willian Delahunt (D-MA10)
| Abstain
| Aye
| Aye
|
Rep. John Duncan (R-TN2)
| Nay
| Nay
| Nay
|
Rep. Mary Fallin (R-OK5)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Jeff Flake (R-AZ6)
| Nay
| Nay
| Abstain
|
Rep. John Fleming (R-LA4)
| Nay
| ||
Rep. Jeffrey Fortenberry (R-NE1)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC5)
| Nay
| Nay
| Nay
|
Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ2)
| Nay
| Nay
| Nay
|
Rep. Jim Gerlach (R-PA6)
| Abstain
| Aye
| Aye
|
Nay Votes on Unemployment Extensions by the House Part II
REPRESENTATIVES
| H.R. 3548
| H.R. 6867
| H.R. 5749
|
|---|---|---|---|
Rep. John Gringey (R-GA11)
| Nay
| Nay
| Nay
|
Rep. Louis Gohmert (R-TX1)
| Nay
| Nay
| Nay
|
Rep. Robert Goodlatte (R-VA6)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX12)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ7)
| Abstain
| Aye
| Aye
|
Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL4)
| Abstain
| Aye
| Aye
|
Rep. Ralph Hall (R-TX4)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Doc Hastings (R-WA4)
| Abstain
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX5)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Paul Hodes (D-NH2)
| Nay
| Aye
| Aye
|
Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA52)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Jesse Jackson (D-IL2)
| Abstain
| Aye
| Aye
|
Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS2)
| Nay
| ||
Rep. Samuel Johnson (R-TX3)
| Nay
| Abstain
| Nay
|
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH4)
| Nay
| Nay
| Nay
|
Rep. Steve King (R-IA5)
| Nay
| Nay
| Nay
|
Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL10)
| Abstain
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. John Kline (R-MN2)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO2)
| Nay
| Nay
| Nay
|
Rep. Robert Latta (R-OH5)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. John Linder (R-GA7)
| Nay
| Nay
| Nay
|
Rep. David Loebsack (D-IA2)
| Nay
| Aye
| Abstain
|
Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK3)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Connie Mack (R-FL14)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Kenny Marchant (R-TX24)
| Nay
| Abstain
| Nay
|
Rep. Betsy Markey (D-CO4)
| Nay
| ||
Rep. Jim Matheson (D-UT2)
| Nay
| Aye
| Aye
|
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX10)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA4)
| Nay
| ||
Rep. Kendrick Meek (D-FL17)
| Abstain
| Aye
| Aye
|
Rep. Charles Melancon (D-LA3)
| Nay
| Aye
| Aye
|
Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL1)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Jerry Moran (R-KS1)
| Nay
| Aye
| Abstain
|
Rep. James Moran (D-VA8)
| Nay
| Abstain
| Aye
|
Rep. Christopher Murphy (D-CT5)
| Nay
| Aye
| Aye
|
Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R-TX19)
| Nay
| Nay
| Nay
|
Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA24)
| Nay
| Nay
| Nay
|
Rep. Glenn Nye (D-VA2)
| Nay
| ||
Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX22)
| Nay
| ||
Rep. Ronald Paul (R-TX14)
| Nay
| Nay
| Abstain
|
Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN3)
| Nay
| ||
Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO7)
| Nay
| Aye
| Aye
|
Rep. Thomas Perriello (D-VA5)
| Nay
| ||
Rep. Joseph Pitts (R-PA16)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX2)
| Nay
| Nay
| Nay
|
Rep. Tom Price (R-GA6)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. George Radanovich (R-CA19)
| Abstain
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA46)
| Abstain
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Peter Roskan (R-IL6)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Mike Ross (D-AR6)
| Nay
| Aye
| Aye
|
Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL1)
| Abstain
| Aye
| Abstain
|
Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA1)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Peter Sessions (R-TX32)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. John Shadegg (R-AZ3)
| Nay
| Nay
| Nay
|
Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX21)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Nay Votes on the Unemployment Extensions by the House Part II
REPRESENTATIVES
| H.R. 3548
| H.R. 6867
| H.R. 5749
|
|---|---|---|---|
Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE3)
| Nay
| Nay
| Nay
|
Rep. John Sullivan (R-OK1)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Harry Teague (D-NM2)
| Nay
| ||
Rep. Lee Terry (R-NE2)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. William Thornberry (R-TX13)
| Nay
| Abstain
| Nay
|
Rep. Todd Tiarht (R-KS4)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (R-GA3)
| Nay
| Abstain
| Nay
|
Rep. David Wu (D-OR1)
| Abstain
| Aye
| Aye
|
Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL4)
| Aye
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Rodney Alexander (R-LA5)
| Aye
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R-MD6)
| Aye
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Howard Berman (D-CA28)
| Aye
| Aye
| Abstain
|
Rep. Judy Biggert (R-IL13)
| Aye
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Brian Bilbray (R-CA5)
| Aye
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL9)
| Aye
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN7)
| Aye
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Roy Blunt (R-MO7)
| Aye
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Jo Bonner (R-AL1)
| Aye
| Abstain
| Nay
|
Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R-CA45)
| Aye
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA7)
| Aye
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Henry Brown (R-SC1)
| Aye
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Virginia Brown-Waite (R-FL5)
| Aye
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN5)
| Aye
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Stephen Buyer (R-iN4)
| Aye
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA44)
| Aye
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. John Campbell (R-CA48)
| Aye
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC4)
| Aye
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK4)
| Nay
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. K. Conaway (R-TX11)
| Nay
| Nay
| Nay
|
Rep. Ander Crenshaw (R-FL4)
| Aye
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. Geoff Davis (R-Ky4)
| Aye
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. David Dreier (R-CA26)
| Aye
| Aye
| Nay
|
Rep. James Forbes (R-VA4)
| Aye
| Aye
| Nay
|
Christopher Cannon
| Aye
| Nay
| |
Barbara Cubin
| Abstain
| Nay
| |
Thomas Davis
| Aye
| Nay
| |
David Davis
| Abstain
| Nay
| |
John DoLittle
| Nay
| Nay
| |
Thelma Drake
| Aye
| Nay
| |
Terry Everett
| Abstain
| Nay
| |
Tom Feeney
| Abstain
| Nay
| |
Micheal Ferguson
| Abstain
| Abstain
| |
David Hobson
| Abstain
| Nay
| |
Kenny Hulshof
| Abstain
| Abstain
| |
Duncan Hunter
| Aye
| Nay
| |
Ric Keller
| Aye
| Nay
| |
Ray LaHood
| Abstain
| Abstain
| |
Ron Lewis
| Abstain
| Nay
| |
James McCrery
| Abstain
| Abstain
| |
Marilyn Musgrave
| Aye
| Nay
| |
Steven Pearce
| Aye
| Nay
| |
John Peterson
| Aye
| Nay
| |
Charles Pickering
| Abstain
| Nay
| |
Deborah Pryce
| Aye
| Abstain
| |
Rick Renzi
| Abstain
| Nay
| |
Thomas Reynolds
| Aye
| Nay
| |
Bill Sali
| Nay
| Nay
| |
H. Saxton
| Abstain
| Nay
| |
David Weldon
| Abstain
| Nay
| |
Gerald Weller
| Aye
| Nay
| |
Heather Wilson
| Aye
| Nay
|
Nay Votes on the Unemployment Extensions by Senators
Senators
| H.R. 3548
| H.R. 6867
| H.R. 2642
|
|---|---|---|---|
Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY
| Nay
| Aye
| |
Sen. Joseph Biden (D-DE)
| Abstain
| Aye
| |
Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA)
| Abstain
| Aye
| |
Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC)
| Nay
| Nay
| |
Sen. Micheal Enzi (R-WY)
| Nay
| Aye
| |
Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT)
| Nay
| Aye
| |
Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK)
| Nay
| Aye
| |
Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR)
| Abstain
| Aye
| |
Sen. John Sununu
| Abstain
| Aye
| |
Sen. Thomas Coburn (R-OK)
| Nay
| Nay
| |
Wayne Allard
| Aye
| Nay
| |
Larry Craig
| Aye
| Nay
| |
Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA)
| Aye
| Abstain
| |
Sen. John Kyl (R-AZ)
| Aye
| Nay
| |
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ)
| Aye
| Abstain
| |
Sen. George Voinovitch (R-OH)
| Aye
| Nay
|
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We need to get the HR 3548 passed and now not after more families lose everything they have worked for all their lives. I agree with Dianne lets all vote to stop their medical and payroll and see how fast they reach a decision.
Hi Dianne and Cheryl,
I understand how you feel; my unemployment ends in a week. If one your representatives or senators are the nay voters on this list, write them. Let them know you know how they voted. Even if they're not on this list, write them. Tell them they urgently need to pass this bill. This is the only way something will get done.
Thank you for your comments.
Dont worry about it now I just got served an eviction notice I will be homeless now thanks to the senate screwing off. But i will vote in NOVEMBER and i hope all of you that caused this will not have a job either. see what it's like to hear you child hungry...anOther Big Ass Mistake America
After I vote Charley Christ out of the Governors Mansion in Florida in Nov 2010, I'm going to vote aye for every democrate up for election in my home state. Don't just vote out the Republican senators, vote out the Governors too. The Republican party completely out of touch with the needs of the American people. It is sinister the position in which they have left us, terrible..
NC Foxx, Virginia [R] was a side by side bush supporter and continues not to work with the people. She needs to go.
Major media has a lot to do with the apathy toward the unemployed. Kate Plus Eight, the Duggers and total focus on micro stories has refocussed the American consciousness and conscience as well. Our government is setting us up as a third world nation complete with a domestic oligarchy and exploitation by foreigners who have already proven successful at ravaging their own countries. Huge parts of this country are owned by foreign interests who do not mind have an educated servant class. After unemployment, most of us will find ourselves underemployed. Silver lining stories aside, that is the reality for most of the people who have had to accept any work at any salary.
Thanks for compiling this information into a hub. I am currently unemployed and I see that none of my elected official have voted against or abstained. Thanks again.
my daughter is hungry and the bills are due- i'm in agreement with ME- PASS THE DAMN BILL ASSHOLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are starving while you senators get fat. PASS THE BILL ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
if my benifits have ran out and i am waiting for this to be "figuered out" when passed will they back pay me for the weeks i have claimed..??
Worried
Hi It's my understanding that benefits won't start again until after the bill is passed.
seamist
that is what i ment...will they back pay me for the weeks that passed between mine ending and the bill being signed?
Does any one know an expected date for the release of the benifit extention funds?? I am falling into the depths of poverty....waiting is killing me.
Instead of wanting Congressmen to simply vote for an extension, wouldn't it be better for them to create a better environment for jobs so you wouldn't need to collect unemployment?
Once you've voted for all the Democrat handouts, after your extension runs out, what will you do then? It just seems odd that people are deciding their years-ahead future based upon if someone pulled the lever to help you out for another 13 months.
And I'm not suggesting pull the lever for a Republican. Many of them were part of the problem, too. I'm just suggesting that you vote for people that, HISTORICALLY, have made better long-term economic decisions.
Why is the tax credit for buying a new house attached to an unemployment bill? Stupid people in senate an bill righting!! Pull your heads out of your asses!! What good is that tax credit for people like me who lost there job, marriage, house and most everything else from having to sell assets to try and make ends meet being a single Mom with ex who don't pay child support because he could afford fancy attorney because he had job.
Tax Credit on buying house is a joke for almost everyone on unemployment Who in the Hell can buy a house when they don't have a way to pay for it?? Pass the part that helps us that have no food on the table or roof on our heads because your worried about a tax credit that helps people who has money and a job! Rich keeps getting richer poor getting poorer and homeless.
Get a job!!!!
H.R. 3548 was passed in the Senate this afternoon with no nay votes!
H.R. 3548 passed in Congress today. Tomorrow President Obama signs it, and it will be enacted into law.
Rob's got it exactly right. I'm so proud of my congressman for doing the unpopular but right thing and voting NO on H.R. 3548.
Hi Dane
And why do you think voting no is the right thing? Don't you realize the real uneployment rate is almost 20%? When Sen. Byron Dorgan spoke on the Senate floor yesterday, he echoed approximately the same figure. He knows his economics. He used to be a college professor of Economics. Furthermore, there's more than six unemployed workers for each job opening. How many can realistically get a job under those conditions? Just be thankful you have a job and don't have the hopeless worries all the unemployed have gone through the last month.
143 Republicans and 11 Democrats were willing to throw 2,000,00o Americans and their families out on the streets this December. 258 Congressmen voted for the extension, but they needed two thirds.
Tea Party Patriots is that what you wanted? If not do something about it. Use some energy to set things right.We need the names of those that voted this down. They care not about the American People at all. Impeach!
Why can 154 determine the fate of 2,000,000 at the press of a button.
This is an assault on us all. Atkins, Backmann, Bachus,Barton,Boehner,Boozman,McClintock, Nunes Paul and many more find out who they are. They wish to deny others their right to life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. 2,000,000 people out in the streets! Think about it!
Dianne 2 years ago
While Millions wait the decision of the Senate on the Unemployment Bill Extension of Benefits, Congressional Republican Representatives go about the business of holding this important piece of legislation hostage. A novel idea would be to cease the Senators medical and payroll until a decision is reached. You can rest assured that there would be a speedy decision.