Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008

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Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro [D, CT-3]Committees: House Appropriations


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The bill was introduced to make appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008.[1]


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House Action

House Record Vote (808)
August 02, 2007
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 8 to H R 3161
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 33% - Failed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
146
Ayes
284
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes31430
Nays228560
Abst.340
Same for all scorecards:
Scored vote

Scorecard: Club For Growth 2007 House Scorecard

Org. position: {{{Vote position 1}}}

Description:

"Vote on a Jordan amendment that would reduce spending for the Agriculture appropriations bill by 5.5 percent. The pro-growth vote was "yea" because a reduction in discretionary spending is badly needed after years of unprecedented growth. Failed 146-284."

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.clubforgrowth.org/2008/05/the_2007_congressional_scoreca.php)

House Record Vote (814)
August 02, 2007
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 3161 Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 48% - Failed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
212
Ayes
216
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes141980
Nays21600
Abst.140
Same for all scorecards:
Scored vote

Scorecard: National Journal 2007 House Scorecard

Org. position: {{{Vote position 1}}}

Description:

"Prohibit rental-housing assistance to illegal immigrants. August 2. (212-216)"

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/house_votes.htm)

House Record Vote (832)
August 04, 2007
On Passage: H R 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act
On Passage
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 55% - Passed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
241
Ayes
172
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes215260
Nays91630
Abst.7130
Same for all scorecards:
Scored vote

Scorecard: National Journal 2007 House Scorecard

Org. position: {{{Vote position 1}}}

Description:

"Approve energy policy changes, including increased efficiency standards for appliances and buildings, and new incentives for alternative fuels. August 4. (241-172)"

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/house_votes.htm)

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