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Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act (2008)
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Summary
The Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act of 2008 (H.R. 5563) was a bill in the 110th Congress that would have reauthorized and in some cases expanded national volunteer service programs such as Americorps.[1]
| H.R.5563 (110th Congress) - Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act | Status: House Defeats |
To reauthorize and reform the national service laws.
Sponsor: Rep. Carolyn McCarthy [D, NY-4]Committees: House Education and Labor
Defeat in House
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) was introduced in the House on March 10, 2008.[2] On March 12, 2008, an attempt was made to pass the bill under a suspension of the rules, a procedure requiring a 2/3 majority for passage. The bill fell one vote short of passage.[1].
House Record Vote (131)
March 12, 2008
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 5563 Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 64% - Failed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
277
Ayes
140
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 224 | 53 | 0 |
| Nays | 0 | 140 | 0 |
| Abst. | 7 | 5 | 0 |
Same for all scorecards:
- Name of bill: Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act (2008)
- Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
- Roll call number: 131
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 2
- Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 131, 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: "Passage of Miller (D-CA) motion to suspend the rule and allow a simple majority to pass a bill authorizing $51 million in fiscal 2008 for such national service programs as AmeriCorps and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA)." (Original scorecard available at: http://www.adaction.org/pages/publications/voting-records.php) | |
Articles and resources
See also
- GIVE Act of 2009 (111th Congress)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Suzanne Perry, "National-Service Bill Defeated in U.S. House by One Vote", The Chronicle of Philanthropy, March 13, 2008.
- ↑ OpenCongress info page on H.R. 5563.
