Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009

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To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Silvestre ReyesCommittees: House Intelligence (Permanent Select)


Article summary (how summaries work)
The bill, which was introduced May 5, 2008, hoped to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.[1]


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House of Representatives Action

The House of Representatives voted on H.R. 5959 on January 16, 2008.

House Record Vote (500)
July 16, 2008
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 4 to H R 5959
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 56% - Agreed to
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
249
Ayes
180
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes551940
Nays17720
Abst.640

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Scored vote

Scorecard: National Journal 2008 House Scorecard

Org. position: Aye

Description:

"Bar funds to prohibit or discourage the use of words such as jihadist" within the intelligence community or federal government. July 16. (249-180)""

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

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References

  1. Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 on [hhttp://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5959/show].

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