Missouri congressional votes for the week of Jan. 8-14:

House votes

HONORING MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.: The House approved a resolution (H.Res. 1002) sponsored by Rep. Todd Russell Platts, R-Pa., honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. and encouraging national service activities on the holiday commemorating his life. Proponents asked citizens to "take advantage of the countless service opportunities available in your local communities." The House resolution declared a commitment to encourage all individuals in the United States to pay tribute to the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through participation in community service projects on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, to recognize the inherent value of community service and volunteerism in the creation of civil society and as a means of non-violent community progress consistent with the works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; to recognize the benefits of the collaborative work by the many organizations that promote, facilitate, and carry out needed service projects nationwide; to encourage its members and colleagues to urge their constituents to participate in community service projects and to acknowledge that by serving one's country, one's community, and one's neighbor our Nation makes progress in civility, equality, and unity consistent with the values and life's work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The vote, on Jan. 13, was unanimous with 379 yeas.

YEAS: Rep. W. Todd Akin R-MO (2nd), Rep. Roy Blunt R-MO (7th), Rep. Russ Carnahan D-MO (3rd), Rep. Wm. Lacy Clay Jr. D-MO (1st), Rep. Emanuel Cleaver D-MO (5th), Rep. Jo Ann Emerson R-MO (8th), Rep. Sam Graves R-MO (6th), Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer R-MO (9th), Rep. Ike Skelton D-MO (4th)

BACKING CHICAGO WILDERNESS, CHILDREN'S OUTDOOR BILL OF RIGHTS: The House approved a resolution (H.Res. 860) sponsored by Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., to support the Chicago Wilderness program and the Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights. Proponents said Chicago Wilderness "works to get more children outside, and it increases the amount and quality of the time they spend there. Children who grow up with an understanding of the land, air and water surrounding them grow into environmentally conscious adults, and it makes them more physically fit. These individuals are people who are actively involved in efforts to clean, restore, and preserve our precious resources. The Chicago Wilderness ... works hard to better the lives and communities of everyone in the Chicagoland area." The vote, on Jan. 13, was 369 yeas to 1 nay.

YEAS: Rep. W. Todd Akin R-MO (2nd), Rep. Roy Blunt R-MO (7th), Rep. Russ Carnahan D-MO (3rd), Rep. Wm. Lacy Clay Jr. D-MO (1st), Rep. Emanuel Cleaver D-MO (5th), Rep. Jo Ann Emerson R-MO (8th), Rep. Sam Graves R-MO (6th), Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer R-MO (9th), Rep. Ike Skelton D-MO (4th)