Article: For the Record; Here's how some major bills fared recently in Congress and how local congressional members voted, as provided by Thomas's Roll Call Report Syndicate. NV means Not Voting.

The House passed a bill (HR 7) to launch President Bush's faith- based initiative by broadening the types of social services that religious charities may deliver with taxpayers' money. It authorizes federal grants for sectarian programs in areas such as domestic violence, community development, hunger relief, drug treatment and care for the elderly. A yes vote was to pass the bill.

MARYLAND

Yes No NV

Bartlett (R)

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Cardin (D)

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Cummings (D)

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Ehrlich (R)

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Gilchrest (R)

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Hoyer (D)

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Morella (R)

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Wynn (D)

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VIRGINIA

Yes No NV

J. Davis (R)

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T. Davis (R)

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