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| H.R.6346 (110th Congress) - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act | Status: House Defeats |
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The bill, which was introduced June 23, 2008, hopes to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels, and for other purposes.[1]
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House of Representatives Action
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 228 | 56 | 0 |
| Nays | 1 | 140 | 0 |
| Abst. | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Same for all scorecards:
- Name of bill: Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act
- Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
- Roll call number: 404
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 1
- Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 404, 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 Rush motion that would criminalize "price gouging" on fuels in areas that experience an "energy emergency." The pro-growth vote was "nay" because "price gouging" isn't defined in this proposal and it could lead to price controls and shortages. Passed 284-141." (Original scorecard available at: http://www.clubforgrowth.org/2008/05/the_2007_congressional_scoreca.php) | |
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Scorecard: FreedomWorks 2007 House Votes |
Org. position: {{{Vote position 2}}} |
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Description: "This legislation would make it a federal crime to sell oil or gas at a price that is considered “unconscionably excessive” or that “takes unfair advantage” of current market conditions. It would result in an unreasonable government interference with the market by setting prices based on what the government thinks they should be rather than what the market dictates. While something must be done to address the high cost of fuel, this kind of government intervention would do more to exacerbate the problem than solve it. “Nay” votes are scored." (Original scorecard available at: http://www.freedomworks.org/keyvotes/2007_house.php?state=0&submit=Go) | |
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Scorecard: National Journal 2007 House Scorecard |
Org. position: {{{Vote position 3}}} |
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Description: "Impose penalties for price-gouging on gasoline sales. May 23. (284-141; 284 votes required in this case to pass the bill under suspension of the rules)" (Original scorecard available at http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/house_votes.htm | |
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 224 | 51 | 0 |
| Nays | 1 | 145 | 0 |
| Abst. | 10 | 3 | 0 |
Same for all scorecards:
- Name of bill: Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act
- Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
- Roll call number: 448
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 2
- Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 448, 110th Congress, Session 2
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Scorecard: National Journal 2008 House Scorecard |
Org. position: Nay |
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Description: "Bar price-gouging for fuels in areas with an energy emergency. June 24. (276-146; 282 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) | |
