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| H.R.2643 (110th Congress) - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 | Status: House Passed |
Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Norman D. DicksCommittees: House Appropriations
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The bill was introduced to make appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008.[1]
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Contents |
House Action
House Record Vote (553)
June 26, 2007
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 13 to H R 2643
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 38% - Failed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
167
Ayes
264
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 23 | 144 | 0 |
| Nays | 210 | 54 | 0 |
| Abst. | 2 | 4 | 0 |
- Name of bill: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
- Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
- Roll call number: 553
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 1
- Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 553, 110th Congress, Session 1
| Scored vote | |
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Scorecard: National Journal 2007 House Scorecard |
Org. position: {{{Vote position 1}}} |
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Description: "Strike a prohibition on oil and gas leases off U.S. coastal areas. June 26. (167-264)" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/house_votes.htm) | |
House Record Vote (555)
June 26, 2007
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 22 to H R 2643
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 35% - Failed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
153
Ayes
274
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 0 | 153 | 0 |
| Nays | 230 | 44 | 0 |
| Abst. | 5 | 5 | 0 |
- Name of bill: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
- Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
- Roll call number: 555
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 1
- Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 555, 110th Congress, Session 1
| Scored vote | |
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Scorecard: National Journal 2007 House Scorecard |
Org. position: {{{Vote position 1}}} |
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Description: "Strike a sense-of-Congress provision calling for a comprehensive national program to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions. June 26. (153-274)" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/house_votes.htm) | |
House Record Vote (556)
June 26, 2007
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 24 to H R 2643
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 57% - Agreed to
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
252
Ayes
178
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 226 | 26 | 0 |
| Nays | 7 | 171 | 0 |
| Abst. | 2 | 5 | 0 |
- Name of bill: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
- Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
- Roll call number: 556
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 1
- Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 556, 110th Congress, Session 1
| Scored vote | |
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Scorecard: National Journal 2007 House Scorecard |
Org. position: {{{Vote position 1}}} |
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Description: "Bar funds for a proposed Environmental Protection Agency rule to reduce hazardous air-pollution emissions standards. June 26. (252-178)" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/house_votes.htm) | |
House Record Vote (563)
June 26, 2007
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 35 to H R 2643
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 64% - Agreed to
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
283
Ayes
145
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 211 | 72 | 0 |
| Nays | 20 | 125 | 0 |
| Abst. | 4 | 5 | 0 |
- Name of bill: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
- Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
- Roll call number: 563
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 1
- Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 563, 110th Congress, Session 1
| Scored vote | |
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Scorecard: National Journal 2007 House Scorecard |
Org. position: {{{Vote position 1}}} |
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Description: "Bar funds for constructing roads for the harvesting of timber in Alaska's Tongass National Forest. June 26. (283-145)" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/house_votes.htm) | |
House Record Vote (570)
June 27, 2007
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 48 to H R 2643
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 34% - Failed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
150
Ayes
281
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 1 | 149 | 0 |
| Nays | 233 | 48 | 0 |
| Abst. | 1 | 5 | 0 |
- Name of bill: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
- Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
- Roll call number: 570
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 1
- Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 570, 110th Congress, Session 1
| Scored vote | |
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Scorecard: Club For Growth 2007 House Scorecard |
Org. position: {{{Vote position 1}}} |
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Description: "Vote on a Jordan amendment that would reduce funding for the Interior-Environment appropriations bill by 4.3 percent. The pro-growth vote was "yea" because a reduction in discretionary spending is badly needed after years of unprecedented growth. Failed 150-281." (Original scorecard available at: http://www.clubforgrowth.org/2008/05/the_2007_congressional_scoreca.php) | |
House Record Vote (574)
June 27, 2007
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 54 to H R 2643
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 50% - Agreed to
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
219
Ayes
215
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 203 | 16 | 0 |
| Nays | 32 | 183 | 0 |
| Abst. | 1 | 3 | 0 |
- Name of bill: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
- Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
- Roll call number: 574
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 1
- Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 574, 110th Congress, Session 1
| Scored vote | |
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Scorecard: National Journal 2007 House Scorecard |
Org. position: {{{Vote position 1}}} |
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Description: "Bar funds for regulation of commercial leasing of oil shale reserves on public land. June 27. (219-215)" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/house_votes.htm) | |
