18. SCR 32 2nd Reading

POSITION
Support
Senate Journal Page: 2078

Adoption; May 9, 2011; Journal Page 2079: 27 Yeas, 4 Nays


YCT Yea.  SCR 32 expressed opposition to federal regulation of intrastate water resources.  The federal government does not have constitutional authority over intrastate water resources under any legitimate interpretation of the commerce clause.  Opposition to such a resolution suggests either a deep misunderstanding of the constitution or complete disregard of principles of federalism.

POSITION
Support
Vote Breakdown:
27
4
  • Favor
  • Oppose
  • Absent
  • Speaker
  • Chair
  • Absent, Excused
  • Present, not voting
  • Not Applicable
LegislatorDistrictPartyLegislator Voted
Brian Birdwell
22 Republican
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John Carona
16 Republican
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Wendy Davis
10 Democrat
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Bob Deuell
2 Republican
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Robert Duncan
28 Republican
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Rodney Ellis
13 Democrat
X
Kevin Eltife
1 Republican
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Craig Estes
30 Republican
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Troy Fraser
24 Republican
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Mario Gallegos
6 Democrat
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Chris Harris
9 Republican
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Glenn Hegar
18 Republican
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Juan Hinojosa
20 Democrat
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Joan Huffman
17 Republican
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Mike Jackson
11 Republican
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Eddie Lucio
27 Democrat
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Jane Nelson
12 Republican
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Robert Nichols
3 Republican
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Steve Ogden
5 Republican
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Dan Patrick
7 Republican
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José Rodríguez
29 Democrat
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Kel Seliger
31 Republican
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Florence Shapiro
8 Republican
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Carlos Uresti
19 Democrat
X
Leticia Van De Putte
26 Democrat
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Kirk Watson
14 Democrat
X
Jeff Wentworth
25 Republican
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Royce West
23 Democrat
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John Whitmire
15 Democrat
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Tommy Williams
4 Republican
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Judith Zaffirini
21 Democrat
X