Consumer Energy Supply Act of 2008

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Status: House Defeats

To provide for the sale of light grade petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and its replacement with heavy grade petroleum.

Sponsor: Nick LampsonCommittees: House Energy and Commerce

Article summary (how summaries work)
The bill, which was introduced July 23, 2008, hoped to provide for the sale of light grade petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and its replacement with heavy grade petroleum.^[1]

House of Representatives Action

The House of Representatives voted on H.R. 6578 on July 24, 2008.

House Record Vote (527)

July 24, 2008

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 6578 Consumer Energy Supply Act of 2008
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 61% - Failed

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)

268

Ayes

157

Nays

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Name of bill: Consumer Energy Supply Act of 2008
Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
Roll call number: 527
Congress number: 110th
Session number: 2
Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 527, 110th Congress, Session 2

Scored vote
Scorecard: National Journal 2008 House Scorecard	Org. position: Nay
Description: "Require the release of 70 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. July 24. (268-157; 284 votes required in this case to pass under suspension of the rules)"" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/njmagazine/cs_20090228_4813.php)