H.R. 2881 – FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Cloture). Roll Call 115.

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To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: James OberstarCommittees: House Transportation and Infrastructure


Article summary (how summaries work)
The bill was introduced by Rep. James Oberstar (D-MN) on June 27, 2007 and was voted on by the House of Representatives on September 20, 2007. The bill described how the money allocated to the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 was to improve aviation safety and capacity, provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes.[1]


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Senate action

Senate Record Vote (115)
May 06, 2008
On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Rockefeller Amdt. No. 4627 (Subst.) to H.R. 2881 )
On the Cloture Motion
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 49% - Cloture Motion Rejected
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 3/5 (60%)
49
Ayes
42
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes4432
Nays2400
Abst.450

Same for all scorecards:

Scored vote

Scorecard: National Journal 2008 Senate Scorecard

Org. position: Nay

Description:

"Limit debate on legislation reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration that raises fuel taxes on general aviation. May 6. (49-42; 60 votes required to invoke cloture. Reid voted no so that he could subsequently move to reconsider the vote.)"

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/njmagazine/cs_20090228_4813.php)

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  1. FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 on [1].

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