How Hawai'i Reps. Neil Abercrombie and Mazie K. Hirono and Sens. Daniel Akaka and Daniel K. Inouye voted in key legislation last week.

KEY HOUSE VOTES

1. Colombian Free Trade

The House voted 224-195 Thursday to put off a vote to consider a free-trade agreement with Colombia. The move likely means a deal won't be considered until a new administration takes office.

Hawai'i votes:

Neil Abercrombie (D) YEA

Mazie K. Hirono (D) YEA

2. National Landscape Conservation System Act

The House voted 278-140 Wednesday to permanently recognize 26 million acres of federal land as national wilderness area. The area was set aside by the Clinton administration in 2000 and will be used for national monuments along with national and scenic trails. A Senate version passed in committee last year.

Hawai'i votes:

Neil Abercrombie (D) DID NOT VOTE

Mazie K. Hirono (D) YEA

KEY SENATE VOTES

1. Housing and Foreclosure Crisis Reform

The Senate voted 84-12 Thursday for a package of reforms aimed at boosting the struggling housing market. The legislation would provide tax credits of $7,000 to people buying foreclosed homes and additional tax breaks for homebuilders. House legislation would take a more consumer-oriented approach, providing, among other things, the equivalent of interest-free loans so first-time homeowners could make down payments.

Hawai'i Votes:

Daniel Akaka (D) YEA

Daniel K. Inouye (D) YEA

WHAT'S AHEAD

The Senate may debate a genetics anti-discrimination bill or an omnibus measure on veterans' benefits. The House is expected to vote on a beach water safety bill before moving to several tax bills to address IRS outsourcing of federal debt collection, increased student access to federal loans and qualifying developing countries for debt relief. Both chambers are also expected to look at an extension to the farm bill, which expires Friday.