LEGISLATIVE UPDATE JULY 30, 2011

Thanks to the North Carolina Federation of Republican Women for this great update!

July 30, 2011


U.S. Congress

On Jul 29 the House passed Speaker Boehner's bill called the "Budget Control Act of 2011"
(S 627) in a vote of 218 to 210 with 5 not voting. All NC Republican Representatives voted for the bill. All NC Democrat Representatives voted against it, along with 22 Republican Representatives from other states.

"The bill is the House vehicle to raise the debt ceiling, make budget deficit reductions, and require a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution." (House.gov)

The bill moved to the Senate where it was tabled in a vote of 59 to 41. Senator Burr voted against the motion to table the bill, and Senator Hagan voted for it. The debt ceiling and budget deficit reduction discussion will continue in the Senate this weekend.

NC General Assembly

"Restore Confidence in Government" (Voter Photo ID) HB 351 - The previous Legislative Report addressed the last vote taken on the Voter Photo ID bill which was on Jul 26.


However, an earlier vote was held on the same day in which only the override was the subject of the vote. At that time, the bill failed 67 to 52. All Democrats voted against the measure, and Republicans voted for it, except House Majority Leader Paul Stam who voted against the bill so that it could be brought up again for a vote.

Four Democrat votes were needed to attain 72 votes for the override. The bottom line is that the bill is still alive thanks to Republican Leader Stam.

Sources: house.gov; senate.gov; ncga; and conversation with Rep Pat Hurley on Jul 29, 2011; Fox News.