U.S. House roll-call positions

"Joseph" Cao public records

1,655 captured recordsJanuary 6, 2009–December 22, 2010

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This archive contains candidate-attributable entries captured from United States House roll calls. Each entry preserves the exact official evidence and direct source URL. It never infers a position from attendance, silence, office responsibility, an agenda, or an omitted name.

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Vote events: 1,655
Unique measures: 985
Final passage: 412
All Yes / No events: 1,032 / 507

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29 measures

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Environment and energy1 recorded event
S 3874 — Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act
Final passage · Voted no: 1 · December 17, 2010–December 17, 2010
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Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act
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December 17, 2010 · Voted noFinal passage
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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Environment and energy1 recorded event
H R 4785 — Rural Energy Savings Program Act
Final passage · Voted no: 1 · September 16, 2010–September 16, 2010
What this issue meant
Rural Energy Savings Program Act
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September 16, 2010 · Voted noFinal passage
On Passage
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Environment and energy2 recorded events
H RES 1620 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 4785, the Rural Energy Savings Program Act
Other procedural vote · Voted no: 1 · Resolution · Voted no: 1 · September 16, 2010–September 16, 2010
What this issue meant
Providing for consideration of H.R. 4785, the Rural Energy Savings Program Act
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September 16, 2010 · Voted noOther procedural vote
On Ordering the Previous Question
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September 16, 2010 · Voted noResolution
On Agreeing to the Resolution
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Environment and energy2 recorded events
H R 3534 — Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2010
Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted no: 1 · July 30, 2010–July 30, 2010
What this issue meant
Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2010
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July 30, 2010 · Voted yesOther procedural vote
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
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July 30, 2010 · Voted noFinal passage
On Passage
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Environment and energy1 recorded event
H RES 1574 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 3534) the Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act and providing for consideration of (H.R. 5851) the Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act
Resolution · Voted no: 1 · July 30, 2010–July 30, 2010
What this issue meant
Providing for consideration of (H.R. 3534) the Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act and providing for consideration of (H.R. 5851) the Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act
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July 30, 2010 · Voted noResolution
On Agreeing to the Resolution
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Environment and energy1 recorded event
H RES 518 — Honoring the life of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, explorer, researcher, and pioneer in the field of marine conservation
Resolution · Voted yes: 1 · June 8, 2010–June 8, 2010
What this issue meant
Honoring the life of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, explorer, researcher, and pioneer in the field of marine conservation
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June 8, 2010 · Voted yesResolution
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended
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Environment and energy2 recorded events
H R 5019 — Home Star Energy Retrofit Act
Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · May 6, 2010–May 6, 2010
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Home Star Energy Retrofit Act
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May 6, 2010 · Voted yesOther procedural vote
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
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May 6, 2010 · Voted yesFinal passage
On Passage
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Environment and energy2 recorded events
H R 4715 — To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes.
Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · April 15, 2010–April 15, 2010
What this issue meant
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes.
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April 15, 2010 · Voted yesOther procedural vote
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
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April 15, 2010 · Voted yesFinal passage
On Passage
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Environment and energy1 recorded event
H R 4592 — Energy Jobs for Veterans Act
Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · March 23, 2010–March 23, 2010
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Energy Jobs for Veterans Act
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March 23, 2010 · Voted yesFinal passage
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
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Environment and energy1 recorded event
H R 4474 — Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act
Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · January 27, 2010–January 27, 2010
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Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act
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January 27, 2010 · Voted yesFinal passage
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Environment and energy1 recorded event
H RES 1038 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 3726, Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2010; and H.R. 4474, Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act
Resolution · Voted no: 1 · January 27, 2010–January 27, 2010
What this issue meant
Providing for consideration of H.R. 3726, Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2010; and H.R. 4474, Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act
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January 27, 2010 · Voted noResolution
On Agreeing to the Resolution
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Environment and energy1 recorded event
H R 1065 — White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2009
Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · January 21, 2010–January 21, 2010
What this issue meant
White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2009
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January 21, 2010 · Voted yesFinal passage
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Environment and energy1 recorded event
H R 3254 — Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act
Final passage · Voted no: 1 · January 21, 2010–January 21, 2010
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Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act
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January 21, 2010 · Voted noFinal passage
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Environment and energy1 recorded event
H R 3538 — Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act
Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · January 20, 2010–January 20, 2010
What this issue meant
Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act
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January 20, 2010 · Voted yesFinal passage
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
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Environment and energy1 recorded event
H RES 845 — Recognizing the United States Air Force and Dyess Air Force Base for their success in achieving energy savings and developing energy-saving innovations during Energy Awareness Month
Resolution · Voted yes: 1 · December 8, 2009–December 8, 2009
What this issue meant
Recognizing the United States Air Force and Dyess Air Force Base for their success in achieving energy savings and developing energy-saving innovations during Energy Awareness Month
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December 8, 2009 · Voted yesResolution
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended
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Environment and energy1 recorded event
H R 515 — To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States
Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · December 2, 2009–December 2, 2009
What this issue meant
To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States
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December 2, 2009 · Voted yesFinal passage
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
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Environment and energy3 recorded events
H R 2442 — Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act
Other procedural vote · Not voting: 1 · Final passage · Not voting: 1 · Final passage · Voted no: 1 · September 30, 2009–October 15, 2009
What this issue meant
Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act
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October 15, 2009 · Not votingOther procedural vote
On Motion to Table the Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair
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October 15, 2009 · Not votingFinal passage
On Passage
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September 30, 2009 · Voted noFinal passage
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
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Environment and energy2 recorded events
H RES 830 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2442) to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program, and for other purposes
Other procedural vote · Not voting: 1 · Resolution · Not voting: 1 · October 15, 2009–October 15, 2009
What this issue meant
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2442) to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program, and for other purposes
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October 15, 2009 · Not votingOther procedural vote
On Ordering the Previous Question
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October 15, 2009 · Not votingResolution
On Agreeing to the Resolution
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Environment and energy1 recorded event
H R 3476 — To reauthorize the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Citizen Advisory Commission
Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · October 13, 2009–October 13, 2009
What this issue meant
To reauthorize the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Citizen Advisory Commission
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October 13, 2009 · Voted yesFinal passage
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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Environment and energy1 recorded event
H RES 701 — To recognize the Dyke March Wildlife Preserve as a unique and precious ecosystem
Resolution · Voted yes: 1 · October 7, 2009–October 7, 2009
What this issue meant
To recognize the Dyke March Wildlife Preserve as a unique and precious ecosystem
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October 7, 2009 · Voted yesResolution
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
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Environment and energy1 recorded event
H R 509 — To reauthorize the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004
Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · July 28, 2009–July 28, 2009
What this issue meant
To reauthorize the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004
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July 28, 2009 · Voted yesFinal passage
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
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Environment and energy1 recorded event
H R 2729 — To authorize the designation of National Environmental Research Parks by the Secretary of Energy, and for other purposes
Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · July 21, 2009–July 21, 2009
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To authorize the designation of National Environmental Research Parks by the Secretary of Energy, and for other purposes
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July 21, 2009 · Voted yesFinal passage
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
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Environment and energy1 recorded event
H R 2188 — Joint Ventures for Bird Habitat Conservation Act
Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · July 16, 2009–July 16, 2009
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Joint Ventures for Bird Habitat Conservation Act
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July 16, 2009 · Voted yesFinal passage
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
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Environment and energy1 recorded event
H R 2454 — American Clean Energy and Security Act
Final passage · Voted no: 1 · June 26, 2009–June 26, 2009
What this issue meant
American Clean Energy and Security Act
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June 26, 2009 · Voted noFinal passage
On Passage
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Environment and energy2 recorded events
H RES 587 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act
Other procedural vote · Voted no: 1 · Resolution · Voted no: 1 · June 26, 2009–June 26, 2009
What this issue meant
Providing for consideration of H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act
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June 26, 2009 · Voted noOther procedural vote
On Ordering the Previous Question
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June 26, 2009 · Voted noResolution
On Agreeing to the Resolution
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What this archive contains

29 measures

S 3874 — Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act

H R 4785 — Rural Energy Savings Program Act

H RES 1620 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 4785, the Rural Energy Savings Program Act

H R 3534 — Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2010

H RES 1574 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 3534) the Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act and providing for consideration of (H.R. 5851) the Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act

H RES 518 — Honoring the life of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, explorer, researcher, and pioneer in the field of marine conservation

H R 5019 — Home Star Energy Retrofit Act

H R 4715 — To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes.

H R 4592 — Energy Jobs for Veterans Act

H R 4474 — Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act

H RES 1038 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 3726, Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2010; and H.R. 4474, Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act

H R 1065 — White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2009

H R 3254 — Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act

H R 3538 — Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act

H RES 845 — Recognizing the United States Air Force and Dyess Air Force Base for their success in achieving energy savings and developing energy-saving innovations during Energy Awareness Month

H R 515 — To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States

H R 2442 — Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act

H RES 830 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2442) to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program, and for other purposes

H R 3476 — To reauthorize the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Citizen Advisory Commission

H RES 701 — To recognize the Dyke March Wildlife Preserve as a unique and precious ecosystem

H R 509 — To reauthorize the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004

H R 2729 — To authorize the designation of National Environmental Research Parks by the Secretary of Energy, and for other purposes

H R 2188 — Joint Ventures for Bird Habitat Conservation Act

H R 2454 — American Clean Energy and Security Act

H RES 587 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act