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| S.Con.Res.70 (110th Congress) - Budget resolution FY2009 | Status: Senate Passed |
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013.
Sponsor: Sen. Kent Conrad [D, ND]Committees: Senate Budget
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The bill, which was introduced March 7, 2008, was an original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013. [1]
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House of Representatives Action
House Record Vote (141)
March 13, 2008
On Agreeing to the Resolution: H CON RES 312 Revising the congressional Budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013.
On Agreeing to the Resolution
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 49% - Passed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
212
Ayes
207
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 212 | 0 | 0 |
| Nays | 16 | 191 | 0 |
| Abst. | 5 | 7 | 0 |
- Name of bill: FY 2009 U.S. federal budget
- Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
- Roll call number: 141
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 2
- Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 141, 110th Congress, Session 2
| Scored vote | |
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Scorecard: Americans for Democratic Action 2008 House Scorecard |
Org. position: Aye |
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Description: "Adoption of the concurrent resolution to allow discretionary spending of up to $1 trillion in fiscal 2009, plus $70 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and $5.8 billion for hurricane recovery, while assuming a budget surplus in fiscal 2012 and 2013. It would call on the Ways and Means Committee to report two bills: one to reduce fiscal 2009 revenue by $70 billion, allowing for an AMT patch, offset over five years; and the other to reduce mandatory spending by $750 million over six years. Adopted 212-207. March 13, 2008. A yes vote is a +." (Original scorecard available at: http://www.adaction.org/pages/publications/voting-records.php) | |
The House of Representatives voted on S.Con.Res.70 on March 14, 2008.
House Record Vote (321)
May 14, 2008
On Motion to Instruct Conferees: S CON RES 70 The Congressional Budget Resolution
On Motion to Instruct Conferees
On Motion to Instruct Conferees
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 42% - Failed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
185
Ayes
229
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 13 | 170 | 0 |
| Nays | 212 | 17 | 0 |
| Abst. | 8 | 11 | 0 |
Same for all scorecards:
- Name of bill: Budget resolution FY2009
- Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
- Roll call number: 321
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 2
- Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 321, 110th Congress, Session 2
| Scored vote | |
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Scorecard: National Journal 2008 House Scorecard |
Org. position: Nay |
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Description: "Instruct conferees to assume $2 billion in additional revenues from oil development, including in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. May 14. (185-229)" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/njmagazine/cs_20090228_4813.php) | |
Senate Action
Senate Record Vote (64)
March 13, 2008
On the Amendment (Sanders Amdt. No. 4218 )
On the Amendment
On the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 43% - Amendment Rejected
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
43
Ayes
55
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 40 | 1 | 2 |
| Nays | 9 | 46 | 0 |
| Abst. | 1 | 1 | 0 |
- Name of bill: FY 2009 U.S. federal budget
- Chamber: U.S. Senate
- Roll call number: 64
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 2
- Vote link: U.S. Senate record vote 64, 110th Congress, Session 2
| Scored vote | |
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Scorecard: National Journal 2008 Senate Scorecard |
Org. position: Nay |
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Description: "Increase income taxes for millionaires and use the extra money for special education, low-income energy assistance, Head Start, and other programs" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/njmagazine/cs_20090228_4813.php) | |
Senate Record Vote (77)
March 13, 2008
On the Amendment (Kyl Amdt. No. 4372 )
On the Amendment
On the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 48% - Amendment Rejected
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
48
Ayes
50
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Nays | 47 | 1 | 2 |
| Abst. | 1 | 1 | 0 |
- Name of bill: Budget resolution FY2009
- Chamber: U.S. Senate
- Roll call number: 77
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 2
- Vote link: U.S. Senate record vote 77, 110th Congress, Session 2
| Scored vote | |
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Scorecard: AFSCME 2008 Senate Scorecard |
Org. position: Nay |
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Description: "The Senate rejected an amendment by Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) that would have increased the Federal Estate Tax exemption of the first $2 million of an estate to $5 million, lowered the tax rate to 35 percent, and sharply reduced the amount of federal revenue available for public services." (Original scorecard available at: http://www.afscme.org/legislation-politics/19812.cfm) | |
Senate Record Vote (85)
March 13, 2008
On the Concurrent Resolution (S. Con. Res. 70 as Amended )
On the Concurrent Resolution
On the Concurrent Resolution
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 51% - Concurrent Resolution Agreed to
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
51
Ayes
44
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 47 | 2 | 2 |
| Nays | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Abst. | 1 | 3 | 0 |
- Name of bill: FY 2009 U.S. federal budget
- Chamber: U.S. Senate
- Roll call number: 85
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 2
- Vote link: U.S. Senate record vote 85, 110th Congress, Session 2
| Scored vote | |
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Scorecard: Americans for Democratic Action 2008 Senate Scorecard |
Org. position: Aye |
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Description: "Adoption of the concurrent resolution setting broad spending and revenue targets over the next five years (including provisions noted above). The resolution would allow up to $1 trillion in discretionary spending for 2009, including a $35 billion economic stimulus package, a one-year alternative minimum tax “patch,” and allow for the extension of certain 2001 and 2003 tax cuts, including the 10 percent tax bracket and the child tax credit." (Original scorecard available at: http://www.adaction.org/pages/publications/voting-records.php) | |
| Scored vote | |
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Scorecard: National Journal 2008 Senate Scorecard |
Org. position: Aye |
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Description: "Adopt the Democrats' fiscal 2009 budget resolution" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/njmagazine/cs_20090228_4813.php) | |
