Brian Fitzpatrick was the lone GOP Pennsylvania US Rep. to vote for the sweeping Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which President Biden signed into law Saturday.
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All of Pennsylvania’s Republican Reps. Voted Against Bill Aimed at Lowering Gas and Grocery Prices
The Lower Food & Fuel Costs Act passed the US House despite all nine of Pennsylvania’s GOP representatives voting against it.
Eight Republican Pa. Reps. Voted Against Raising the Minimum Age to Purchase an Assault Rifle
Brian Fitzpatrick was the only GOP Congressman from Pennsylvania to vote for the Protecting Our Kids Act, which would also ban the sale of large-capacity magazines, and institute new regulations regarding at-home gun storage.
All of PA’s Congressional Republicans Voted Against Gas Price Gouging Bill
The US House of Representatives passed a bill that would outlaw gas price gouging during an energy emergency. The commonwealth’s lawmakers voted along party lines, with all Dems voting for and Republican reps voting against.
These Are the Nine Lawmakers from Pennsylvania Who Voted Against Restoring Voting Rights
The partisan vote for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act illustrates the strong divide between parties on American issues as fundamental as the right to vote.
One Pennsylvania Congressperson Voted Against the AAPI Hate Crimes Bill
Scott Perry voted against the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Bill, but it still passed the US House of Representatives and was signed into law on Thursday.
These Are the Eight PA Representatives Who Voted Against the Paycheck Fairness Act
Federal legislation that would prohibit employers from paying men more than women narrowly passed the US House of Representatives on Thursday.
These Eight PA Reps Voted Against the Violence Against Women Act
Even without their votes, the bill had bipartisan support in the House of Representatives and is moving on to the Senate.
These Nine Pennsylvanians in Congress Voted Against $1,400 Stimulus Checks, Other Pandemic Relief
The US House of Representatives approved a pandemic relief package early Saturday. But nine of the 18 Pennsylvanians in the lower chamber of Congress opposed it.
These Are the Nine Pennsylvania Republican House Members Who Voted Against Impeaching Trump
US Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, who said just last week that Trump “lit the flame of incitement and owns responsibility” for the attempted coup, voted against impeachment.
These Eight Pennsylvanians in Congress Voted Against $2,000 Coronavirus Relief
The US House of Representatives passed a measure to boost coronavirus relief payments to $2,000 on Monday. But eight of the 18 Pennsylvanians in the lower chamber of Congress opposed it.
Scott Perry votes against overtime pay for Secret Service agents
Congressman Scott Perry (R-York) was one of 20 US House Republicans who recently voted against legislation that would allow US Secret Service agents to collect overtime pay during the 2024 and 2028 elections.
Every Pennsylvania House Republican voted for an anti-abortion extremist for Speaker
Before being elected to Congress, Mike Johnson tried to shut down an abortion clinic in Louisiana. After Roe v. Wade was overturned, Johnson called it a “historic and joyful” day and later expressed support for nationwide abortion ban. Now, he’s the new Speaker of the House.
Biden Signs Bill to Block Rail Strike to Protect Economy; Senate Voted Down Effort to Give Rail Workers Paid Sick Days
Democratic lawmakers tried to pass a second bill that would have added paid sick days to the agreement, but were unable to reach the 60-vote threshold needed in the Senate, due to most Republican senators opposing the measure.
I Was Fired After Unionizing My Workplace. Workers Need to Vote Against Corporate Greed on Election Day.
Tori Tambellini was fired after working to unionize her Starbucks store in Pittsburgh. In an op-ed, she talks about the importance of supporting candidates who support workers.
Biden Hits Hard Again Against MAGA Republicans in Prime-Time Philadelphia Speech
Making his second Pennsylvania stop in two days, the president was not subtle about the danger posed by the extreme wing of the Republican party: “They are determined to take this country backwards.”
Pa. Republican Congressman Scott Perry Votes Against Anti-Human Trafficking Bill
The US Rep. from Dauphin County joined 19 other Republicans in voting against the measure, including Florida’s Matt Gaetz, who is under investigation for sex trafficking involving a minor.
Just 2 Pennsylvania Republicans Voted in Favor of Contraceptive Rights Bill
The Right to Contraception Act passed the US House despite seven of Pennsylvania’s GOP representatives voting against it. The bill would protect the right to contraceptives through federal law.
Only 3 Pennsylvania Republicans Voted to Protect Same-Sex Marriage Under Federal Law
The Respect for Marriage Act passed the US House despite six of Pennsylvania’s GOP representatives voting against it. The bill would protect marriage equality through federal law.
Toomey Votes Against Enhancing Benefits for Vets Exposed to Toxic Burn Pits
Pat Toomey was one of 13 GOP senators who voted against the bill that greatly expands benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan.
GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Votes Against Domestic Terrorism Prevention Bill
Among the “no” votes was Pennsylvania Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, but what makes his vote remarkable is that he is also a co-sponsor of the bill. He put his name on it, and then he voted it down.
How Sens. Casey, Toomey Voted on John Lewis Voting Rights Bill
Pennsylvania’s US Senators voted along party lines on a bill that would deliver much-needed protection of voting rights.
US House Passes Women’s Health Protection Act, Here’s How Pennsylvania Lawmakers Voted
The US House of Representatives has passed legislation to protect women’s rights to health care.
See How Pennsylvania’s Congressional Members Have Voted on the Equality Act So Far
Democratic members of the US House of Representatives are calling on the US Senate to honor Pride Month by voting for the Equality Act.
Toomey Rips Fellow Republicans Who Plan to Vote Against Election Results
Eight of members of the US House of Representatives from Pennsylvania plan to vote against the certification of the 2020 election results.
This Muslim Mom of Four Voted Green in 2016. Not This Time. Here’s Why.
“I personally am not in love with Biden. However, unlike the last election, where my morals dictated my vote, I am going to vote Democratic this go ‘round,” she said.
Pennsylvania Has 26,000 COVID-19 Cases. The GOP Voted to Reopen Some Businesses.
The bill, which now heads to Gov. Wolf’s desk, would make it so a wider range of businesses is deemed “essential,” including home construction and some small businesses.
Senate Democrats Vote Against Aid Package for Prioritizing Corporations, Not People
Lawmakers said the proposal prioritized bailing out corporations over American workers.
Republicans Voted to Not Lower The Cost of Insulin. Now They’re Mad It’s Expensive.
The high cost of prescription drugs is one of the top concerns among voters.
Deadly Shooting Outside Philadelphia School is a Grim Reminder of What’s at Stake in Pa. on Election Day
Despite a surge in gun deaths in Pennsylvania over the last decade, Republican lawmakers in Harrisburg and Washington have consistently voted against gun safety laws. This Election Day offers voters a chance for change.