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Key Vote

Key Votes on Amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 5515

On behalf of FreedomWorks’ activist community, I urge you to contact your representative and urge him or her to vote on the amendments that have been offered to the National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 5515 (NDAA) in the manner prescribed for each amendment below. As is always the case, FreedomWorks reserves the right to key vote any amendment brought to the floor for a vote.

05/23/2018

Key Vote

Key Vote YES on Free Market Amendments to the Farm Bill, H.R. 2

BY Adam Brandon

On behalf of FreedomWorks’ activist community, I urge you to contact your representative and urge him or her to vote YES on the free market amendments that have been offered to the Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H.R. 2, more commonly known as the “Farm Bill.” The amendments below are important parts of the conversation on this legislation, and will steer the Farm Bill in a more fiscally responsible direction, with less government intervention in the market.

05/17/2018

Blog

House Republicans Can't Drain the Swamp by Electing Kevin McCarthy as Speaker

BY Jason Pye

Last week, Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) announced that he would not seek re-election. His future had been an open question. He was essentially recruited to take the gavel of the chamber after Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) called it quits in October 2015.

04/17/2018

Blog

House Republican Leaders Once Again Block Conservative Amendments

BY Neil Siefring

Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is at it again.

05/23/2016

Op-ed Placement

GOP Leadership Must Fight for Conservative Amendments When in Conference

BY Neil Siefring

Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) has committed to a more open process for considering legislation on the floor of the House of Representatives. As a result, lawmakers have been told that more of their amendments to legislation under consideration by the House will be debated and voted on. This is a welcome development. However, the Speaker and his leadership team must commit to keep conservative amendments that pass the House in the final version of legislation negotiated with the Senate. Otherwise, a more open amendment process in the House will be an exercise in messaging and distraction.

02/02/2016

Blog

Senate Vote-a-Rama - Learn About the Most Important Senate Budget Amendments Here!

BY Josh Withrow

One of the most interesting aspects of the Senate budget process is the offering of amendments, which is different than for regular bills in the Senate.

03/22/2013