WASHINGTON • Here’s how members of Congress from the St. Louis region voted on key issues during the week of Jan. 29-Feb. 2.

House

$659 Billion for U.S. Military • Voting 250-166, the House on Jan. 30 passed a $659.2 billion military appropriations bill (HR 695) for fiscal 2018 that would provide $75.1 billion for fighting wars overseas; fund a 3,500-troop buildup in Afghanistan; support a 2.4 percent pay raise for those in uniform; fund programs for military victims of sexual assault and provide more than $50 billion for active-duty, family and retiree health care. A yes vote was to pass the bill over arguments it should be delayed until after Congress agrees on a permanent 2018 budget.

Yes • Ann Wagner, R-Ballwin; Jason Smith, R-Salem, Mo.; Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, Ill.; Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, Ill.; John Shimkus, R-Collinsville.

No • William Lacy Clay, D-St. Louis.

Not voting • Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-St. Elizabeth, Mo..

Floor Debate on Dreamers • Voting 232-187, the House on Jan. 30 blocked a Democratic bid for floor debate on a bill (HR 3440) that would grant permanent legal status to the so-called “dreamers” who were brought illegally to the United States as children and face potential deportation starting March 5 under a federal directive. A yes vote was in opposition to moving the bill from committee to the House floor.

Yes • Bost, Davis, Shumkus, Smith, Wagner.

No • Clay.

Not voting • Luetkemeyer.

Senate

Stricter Abortion Limits • Voting 51-46, the Senate on Jan. 29 turned back a House-passed bill (HR 36) that would outlaw abortions after 20 weeks of fertilization on the belief that the fetus can feel pain by then. Supporters needed 60 votes to overcome a Democratic-led filibuster against the measure. The bill would repudiate Roe v. Wade’s ruling that abortion is legal up to viability thought to occur at about 24 weeks or later. A yes vote was to advance the bill.

Yes • Roy Blunt, R-Mo.

No • Claire McCaskill, D-Mo.; Dick Durbin, D-Ill.; Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill.

KEY VOTES AHEAD

Both chambers will take up a bill to fund agencies when a temporary budget expires Feb. 9 at midnight. The Senate is expected to vote on the legal status of the undocumented young immigrants known as “dreamers.”

The votes and descriptions are compiled by Voterama in Congress a legislative tracking organization.