H.R.6867 - Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008

To provide for additional emergency unemployment compensation. view all titles (6)

All Bill Titles

  • Official: To provide for additional emergency unemployment compensation. as introduced.
  • Popular: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008 as passed house.
  • Short: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008 as passed senate.
  • Short: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008 as enacted.
All Actions
 
Sep 9thReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sep 9thIntroduced in House
Oct 3rdDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6867.
Oct 3rdConsidered under suspension of the rules.
Oct 3rdMr. Rangel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 3rdORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Rangel asked unanimous consent that it be in order today for the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules relating to H.R. 6867. Agreed to without objection.
Oct 3rdOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 368 - 28 (Roll no. 683).
Nov 16thReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Nov 17thRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1123 under authority of the order of the Senate of 11/17/2008.
Nov 18thCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.

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