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We feel it's important for everyone to play an active role in the political process, so as a part of that we're introducing a regular series here at Woodland Park Life. We'll be summarizing how our Senators and Representative voted on recent issues in Congress. Click through to read the rest of this story for the details for last week.

Overriding the Veto of the Water Resources Development Act - Vote Passed (79-14, 7 Not Voting)
The Senate voted to override the President’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act.
Sen. Wayne Allard voted NO
Sen. Ken Salazar voted YES

Nomination of Michael B. Mukasey of New York to be Attorney General - Vote Confirmed (53-40, 7 Not Voting)
The Senate confirmed former federal judge Michael Mukasey to be Attorney General of the United States.
Sen. Wayne Allard voted YES
Sen. Ken Salazar voted NO

Overriding the Veto of the Water Resources Development Act - Vote Passed (361-54, 17 Not Voting)
The House voted on Tuesday to override President Bush's veto of the Water Resources Development Act.
Rep. Doug Lamborn voted NO

Employment Non-Discrimination Act - Vote Passed (235-184, 14 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that would bar employers with 15 or more employees from discriminating against potential workers based on their real or supposed sexual orientation.
Rep. Doug Lamborn voted NO

United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement - Vote Passed (285-132, 16 Not Voting)
This bill is intended to strengthen trade ties with Peru.
Rep. Doug Lamborn voted YES

Defense Appropriations Act, FY2008 - Vote Passed (400-15, 17 Not Voting)
The House overwhelmingly passed the conference report for this $471 billion bill funding the Department of Defense for the 2008 fiscal year.
Rep. Doug Lamborn voted YES

Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Act, FY2008 - Vote Passed (274-141, 17 Not Voting)
With this vote the House sent the appropriations bill funding the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education to the President’s desk.
Rep. Doug Lamborn voted NO

Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (216-193, 24 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill to provide tax relief for the 2007 filing year.
Rep. Doug Lamborn voted NO