H.R.3997: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers, and for other purposes.

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September 29, 2008 Roll call number 674 in the House
Question On Concurring in Senate Amendment With An Amendment: H R 3997 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers, and for other purposes
Ayes: 205 (Democrat: 140; Republican: 65)
Nays: 228 (Democrat: 94; Republican: 133)**
Abstained: 1 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 1)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 47%
Result: Failed

Republicans Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
Gerald Weller Abstain

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** Because of incomplete data from newly elected Representatives, party breakdown visualizations may be inaccurate by one or two votes.

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