More on the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

Senate Cloture Vote on the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

"Jan. 15, 2009

On Jan. 15, 2009, the Senate voted to take up the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, a bill that has become a centerpiece in the fight for pay equity. The House has already passed the Ledbetter bill, and the Senate will move forward soon with a debate and vote on the bill.

Unfortunately, we expect that opponents of the bill may try to weaken it with unnecessary amendments. We're urging the Senate to pass the bill without any weakening amendments. Then on to fight for the Paycheck Fairness Act, another key piece of legislation that will build on the Ledbetter bill.

To find out how your Senators voted, view the roll call vote on the Senate website.

If your Senator voted YES:

Call (202) 224-3121. The Capitol operator will connect you to your Senator's office. Please tell the person who answers the phone in your Senator's office the following:

1. I am a constituent. My name is ________.

2. I would like to thank the Senator for voting in support of moving forward on the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.

3. I hope that the Senator will support the bill without amendments.

If your Senator voted NO:

Call (202) 224-3121. The Capitol operator will connect you to your Senator's office. Please tell the person who answers the phone in your Senator's office the following:

1. I am a constituent. My name is ________.

2. I am disappointed that the Senator voted against moving the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act forward.

3. I urge the Senator to reconsider his/her opposition to the bill."


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