The following chart shows how members of the U.S. House from the region voted on key bills and

The following chart shows how members of the U.S. House from the region voted on key bills and amendments last week. There were no key votes in the Senate last week.
Adopting Rules
On Tuesday, the House approved a resolution, sponsored by Rep. Tom DeLay, R-Texas, to organize the House for the new congressional session. Proponents said the rules provided the needed flexibility for the institution, lawmakers and their staffs. Opponents argued that the resolution unnecessarily weakened ethics rules on food, travel and other expenses paid for by lobbyists and outside groups. The vote was 221 yes to 203 no.
YES: Rep. Philip S. English R-Pa. (3rd), Rep. Melissa A. Hart R-Pa. (4th), Rep. Steven C. LaTourette R-Ohio (14th), Rep. Robert W. Ney R-Ohio (18th)
NO: Rep. Sherrod Brown D-Ohio (13th), Rep. Tim Ryan D-Ohio (17th), Rep. Ted Strickland D-Ohio (6th).
Unemployment
On Wednesday, the House rejected a motion, by Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Wash., to amend the unemployment insurance bill to increase the amount of time unemployed people can receive benefits. Proponents argued that the federal program should give benefits for more than 13 weeks, because people are having trouble finding jobs quickly. Opponents argued that longer-term unemployment measures would be included in an economic stimulus package. The vote was 202 yes to 224 no.
YES: Brown, Ryan, Strickland
NO: English, Hart, LaTourette, Ney
Compensation Act
On Wednesday, the House approved a bill, sponsored by Sen. Peter G. Fitzgerald, R-Ill., to extend the federal unemployment insurance program until May. The vote was 416 yes to 4 no, clearing the measure for the president.
YES: Brown, English, Hart, LaTourette, Ney, Ryan, Strickland
Appropriations
On Wednesday, the House approved a resolution, sponsored by Rep. C.W. Bill Young, R-Fla., to continue funding federal agencies and departments at 2002 levels through Jan. 31. Proponents said the continued funding was necessary until Congress can pass the 11 remaining appropriations bills. Opponents argued that Congress should start considering the individual spending bills instead of delaying. The vote was 225 yes to 198 no.
YES: English, Hart, LaTourette, Ney
NO: Brown, Ryan, Strickland