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Carte Goodwin

Democrat (WV)

Obstruction Rate: 7.1%

What's this mean?

Goodwin consistently votes to end filibusters and prevent obstructionism by the minority.

Goodwin’s Cloture Votes in the 111th Congress

Goodwin has voted on 14 out of the 90 cloture motions raised in this meeting of Congress.

Date Roll Call Subject of Filibuster Vote Cast
Jul 20, 2010 #209
 Tax Extenders Act of 2009 Aye
Jul 23, 2010 #219
 Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 Aye
Jul 23, 2010 #218
 Amendment to Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Aye
Jul 27, 2010 #220
 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act Aye
Jul 29, 2010 #221
 Amendment to Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Aye
Aug 4, 2010 #224
 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act Aye
Sep 14, 2010 #231
 Amendment to Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Nay
Sep 14, 2010 #233
 Amendment to Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Aye
Sep 14, 2010 #232
 Amendment to Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Aye
Sep 16, 2010 #236
 Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Aye
Sep 21, 2010 #238
 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 Aye
Sep 23, 2010 #240
 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act Aye
Sep 28, 2010 #243
 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010 Aye
Sep 28, 2010 #242
 Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act Aye

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