U.S. Legislators' ‘Pro Environment’ Votes Have Surged Since 2006; Senate Trend is Less Even

There has been relatively little action on legislation favored by environmentalists in the U.S. Congress since President Obama took office, at least compared with initial expectations. But a look at environment-related votes among members of Congress shows the number of “pro environment” votes has, on average, tripled since 2006, according to a report by Environment America (Washington), a coalition of environmental groups. The percentages reflect an average of the affirmative votes in favor of “solution oriented” environmental legislation...

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