H.R.5719: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, assist low-income taxpayers, and for other purposes.

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April 15, 2008 Roll call number 190 in the House
Question On Passage: H R 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act
Ayes: 238 (Democrat: 224; Republican: 14)
Nays: 179 (Democrat: 2; Republican: 177)
Abstained: 14 (Democrat: 7; Republican: 7)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 55%
Result: Passed

Democrats Voting 'Nay'

NameVoted
Rep. Bruce Braley [D, IA-1] Nay
Rep. James Marshall [D, GA-8] Nay

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