Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008

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The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 (H.R. 3043) was a bill in the 110th Congress "making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes." (Official title.)[1]


Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. David Obey [D, WI-7]Committees: House Appropriations


Article summary (how summaries work)
  • Provides that Iraqi and Afghan immigrants who are granted special immigrant status are eligible for up to six months of resettlement assistance and entitlement programs available to refugees (Sec. 529).[1]
  • Prohibits funds in the bill from being used to implement a totalization agreement between the social security programs of the United States and Mexico (Sec. 530).[1]
  • Prohibits Social Security payments from being dispersed for claims of credit for work done under a social security number that was not the worker's (Sec. 531).[1]
  • $13.80 billion for the Department of Labor, including $3.59 billion for training and employment services, $3.25 billion for state unemployment insurance and employment service operations, and $1.66 billion for the office of the Job Corps.[1]
  • $479.12 billion for the Department of Health and Human Services, including $29.91 billion for the National Institutes of Health, $401.38 billion for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and $6.58 billion for the Administration for Children and Families.[1]
  • $62.98 billion for the Department of Education, including $16.37 billion for student financial assistance, $15.87 billion for education for the disadvantaged, and $12.33 billion for special education[1]
  • $44.23 billion for related agencies, including $42.23 billion for the Social Security Administration, $880.91 million for the Corporation for National and Community Service, and $420.00 million for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting[1]


Contents

Current status

Senate Record Vote (390)
October 23, 2007
On the Motion (McConnell Motion to Commit H.R. 3043 to the Committee on Appropriations, with Instructions )
On the Motion
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 40% - Motion Rejected
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
40
Ayes
54
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes0400
Nays4572
Abst.510
Same for all scorecards:
Scored vote

Scorecard: Club For Growth 2007 Senate Scorecard

Org. position:

Description:

"Vote on a McConnell motion that would cap spending on the Labor-HHS appropriations bill to the $140.9 billion recommended in the president's fiscal 2008 budget. The pro-growth vote was "yea' because a cap on discretionary spending is badly needed after years of unprecedented growth. Failed 40-54."

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.clubforgrowth.org/2008/05/the_2007_congressional_scoreca_1.php)


Senate Record Vote (405)
November 07, 2007
On the Motion (Motion to Recede and Amend the Bill )
On the Motion
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 56% - Motion Agreed to
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
56
Ayes
37
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes4592
Nays1360
Abst.430

Same for all scorecards:

Scored vote

Scorecard: National Journal 2007 Senate Scorecard

Org. position: Aye

Description:

"Approve fiscal 2008 appropriations for the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education departments. November 7. (56-37)"

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

House consideration

On July 11, the House Committee on Appropriations approved the bill by voice vote. The bill was expected to meet opposition from conservatives, as it exceeded the White House's spending request by about $10.6 billion. President Bush previously threatened to veto any appropriations bill that went beyond his spending requests.[1]

House Record Vote (649)
July 18, 2007
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 15 to H R 3043
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 44% - Failed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
196
Ayes
230
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes101860
Nays218120
Abst.640

Same for all scorecards:

Scored vote

Scorecard: National Journal 2007 House Scorecard

Org. position:

Description:

"Strike a provision that would limit funding cuts to the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program. July 18. (196-230)"

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

House Record Vote (673)
July 19, 2007
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 62 to H R 3043
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 58% - Agreed to
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
254
Ayes
168
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes651890
Nays16170
Abst.860

Same for all scorecards:

Scored vote

Scorecard: National Journal 2007 House Scorecard

Org. position:

Description:

"Bar funds for the Social Security Administration to administer benefit payments in any agreement with Mexico. July 19. (254-168)"

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

  • An amendment "to prohibit use of funds in the bill by the NLRB to recognize as the exclusive bargaining representative of employees any labor organization that has not been certified as such by the NLRB."[1]
House Record Vote (674)
July 19, 2007
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 63 to H R 3043
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 38% - Failed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
167
Ayes
255
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes31640
Nays223320
Abst.860

Same for all scorecards:

Scored vote

Scorecard: American Conservative Union 2007 House Scorecard

Org. position: Aye

Description:

"The House defeated an amendment to an appropriations bill designed to preserve workers’ rights to a secret-ballot election in union representation decisions. ACU supported this amendment."

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.acuratings.org/)

Scored vote

Scorecard: National Journal 2007 House Scorecard

Org. position:

Description:

"Bar the National Labor Relations Board from recognizing a union representative that has not been chosen in a secret-ballot election. July 19. (167-255)"

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

  • An amendment "to add a new section prohibiting use of funds to implement any policy prohibiting a Medicare beneficiary from electing during a coverage election period, to receive health care benefits under title XVIII of such Act through enrollment in a Medicare Advantage plan."[1]
House Record Vote (675)
July 19, 2007
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 66 to H R 3043
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 44% - Failed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
192
Ayes
228
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes31890
Nays22260
Abst.970
Same for all scorecards:
Scored vote

Scorecard: AFSCME 2007 House Scorecard

Org. position: Nay

Description:

"The House rejected an amendment by Rep. David Camp (R-MI) to the fiscal year 2009 funding bill for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (H.R. 3043), that would have preserved the so-called “Medicare Advantage” law that is giving away $160 billion in overpayments to private insurance companies if they provide seniors with a private plan as an alternative to traditional Medicare benefits, thus weakening Medicare and harming many minority, low-income, rural and union member insurers."

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.afscme.org/legislation-politics/19812.cfm)


House Record Vote (676)
July 19, 2007
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 71 to H R 3043
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 43% - Failed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
191
Ayes
233
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes221690
Nays206270
Abst.660

Same for all scorecards:

Scored vote

Scorecard: National Journal 2007 House Scorecard

Org. position:

Description:

"Bar the Education Department from processing certain student-aid applications in any language other than English. July 19. (191-233)"

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

  • An amendment that would have prohibited the use of funds in the bill for Planned Parenthood.[1]
House Record Vote (680)
July 19, 2007
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 80 to H R 3043
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 31% - Failed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
136
Ayes
288
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes31330
Nays225630
Abst.660
Same for all scorecards:
Scored vote

Scorecard: Club For Growth 2007 House Scorecard

Org. position:

Description:

"Vote on a Jordan amendment that would reduce funding for the Labor-HHS appropriations bill by 4.6 percent. The pro-growth vote was "yea" because a reduction in discretionary spending is badly needed after years of unprecedented growth. Failed 136-288."

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

House Record Vote (684)
July 19, 2007
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 84 to H R 3043
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 43% - Failed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
189
Ayes
231
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes161730
Nays210210
Abst.880

Same for all scorecards:

Scored vote

Scorecard: American Conservative Union 2007 House Scorecard

Org. position: Aye

Description:

"The House defeated an amendment to the Health and Human Services Appropriations Bill that would have withheld taxpayer funds from Planned Parenthood. ACU supported this amendment."

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.acuratings.org/)

Scored vote

Scorecard: Family Research Council 2007-2008 House Scorecard

Org. position: Aye

Description:

"Sponsored by Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN), this amendment (H.AMDT. 594) to the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2008 (H.R. 3043) would have restricted federal funding for abortions by withholding from Planned Parenthood any of the $331 million appropriated for Title X family planning services."

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.frcaction.org/get.cfm?i=VR08I01)

Scored vote

Scorecard: National Journal 2007 House Scorecard

Org. position:

Description:

"[[National Journal 2007 House Scorecard description::Bar the use of federal funds by Planned Parenthood. July 19. (189-231)[]]"

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

Later that day, the bill (H.R.3043) passed the House by a vote of 276-140.

House Record Vote (686)
July 19, 2007
On Passage: H R 3043 Making appropriations for the Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes
On Passage
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 64% - Passed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
276
Ayes
140
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes223530
Nays11390
Abst.690
Same for all scorecards:
Scored vote

Scorecard: FreedomWorks 2007 House Votes

Org. position:

Description:

"This $607 billion budget-busting appropriations bill would cost $152 billion in 2008, exceeding the president’s 2008 budget by $10 million. In addition to exceeding the budget, this bill is also loaded with pork projects and represents the out of control spending going on in Congress. “Nay” votes are scored."

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.freedomworks.org/keyvotes/2007_house.php?state=0&submit=Go)

Senate consideration

In the Senate, Sen. David Vitter proposed an amenmdent that would "prohibit the provision of funds to grantees who perform abortions."[1] The amendment was rejected by a vote of 41-52 on October 18, 2007.

Senate Record Vote (379)
October 18, 2007
On the Amendment (Vitter Amdt. No.3330 )
On the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 41% - Amendment Rejected
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
41
Ayes
52
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes0410
Nays4462
Abst.610

Same for all scorecards:

Scored vote

Scorecard: Americans for Democratic Action 2007 Senate Scorecard

Org. position: Nay

Description:

"Vitter (R-LA) amendment to Harkin (D-IA) legislation. The Vitter amendment would prohibit the distribution of Title X family planning funds to abortion providers except when a woman suffers from a physical disorder, injury, or illness that would risk the life of the mother unless an abortion is provided. The amendment would not apply to hospitals. Harkin’s legislation would appropriate $605.5 billion in fiscal 2008, including $149.9 billion in discretionary spending, for the departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education, and for related agencies. It would provide $63 billion for the Education Department, $14.9 billion for the Labor Department and $479.1 billion for HHS"

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.adaction.org/pages/publications/voting-records.php)

Scored vote

Scorecard: National Journal 2007 Senate Scorecard

Org. position: Nay

Description:

"Prohibit domestic family-planning funds to organizations that perform abortions. October 18. (41-52)"

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

House Record Vote (383)
May 17, 2007
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 11 to H R 1427
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 21% - Failed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
92
Ayes
322
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes0920
Nays225970
Abst.10130

Same for all scorecards:

Scored vote

Scorecard: National Journal 2007 Senate Scorecard

Org. position: Aye

Description:

"Block an effort to change the formula for distributing funds under the Ryan White AIDS program. October 23. (65-28)"

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

A few days later, on October 23, 2007 the Senate passed its version of the bill by a vote of 75 to 19.

Senate Record Vote (391)
October 23, 2007
On Passage of the Bill (H.R. 3043 as Amended )
On Passage of the Bill
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 75% - Bill Passed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
75
Ayes
19
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes45282
Nays0190
Abst.510

Veto and attempted override

After lengthy negotiations, the House and Senate passed a final version of the bill in November 2007. President Bush vetoed the measure on November 13.[1] The House attempted to override the veto on November 15, 2007 but failed to achieve the required two-thirds majority.[1]

House Record Vote (1122)
November 15, 2007
Passage, Objections of the President Not Withstanding: H R 3043 Making appropriations for the Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes
Passage, Objections of the President Not Withstanding
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 63% - Failed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
277
Ayes
141
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes226510
Nays01410
Abst.780

Same for all scorecards:

Scored vote

Scorecard: Americans for Democratic Action 2007 House Scorecard

Org. position: Aye

Description:

"Appropriations Passage, over President Bush’s Nov. 13, 2007, veto, of a bill appropriating $150.7 billion in fiscal 2008 for the departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and related agencies. It would provide $63.6 billion for the Education Department, including $14.5 billion for Pell Grants; $15 billion for the Labor Department, including $3.6 billion for training and employment services; and $30 billion for the National Institutes of Health."

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.adaction.org/pages/publications/voting-records.php)

Scored vote

Scorecard: National Journal 2007 House Scorecard

Org. position:

Description:

"Override President Bush's veto of the fiscal 2008 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill. November 15. (277-141; 279 votes required in this case to override the veto)"

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

Supporters

  • Association for Career and Technical Education
  • Learning Disabilities Association of America
  • National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
  • National School Boards Association
  • Student Aid Alliance

Articles and resources

See also

References

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