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| H.R.743 (110th Congress) - Internet Access Moratorium Tax bill | Status: Introduced |
To make the moratorium on Internet access taxes and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce permanent.
Sponsor: Rep. Anna G. Eshoo [D, CA-18]Committees: House Judiciary, House Judiciary - Commercial and Administrative Law
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The bill tried to make the moratorium on Internet access taxes and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce permanent.[1]
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Senate Action
House Record Vote (1014)
October 30, 2007
Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Senate Amendment: H R 3678 Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007
Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Senate Amendment
Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Senate Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 93% - Passed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
402
Ayes
0
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 221 | 181 | 0 |
| Nays | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abst. | 11 | 19 | 0 |
- Name of bill: Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007
- Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
- Roll call number: 1014
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 1
- Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 1014, 110th Congress, Session 1
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Scorecard: Information Technology Industry Council 2007-2008 House Scorecard |
Org. position: Aye |
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Description: "Legislation to amend the Internet Tax Freedom Act to extend the moratorium on certain taxes relating to the Internet and to electronic commerce." (Original scorecard available at: http://www.itic.org/clientuploads/scorecards/13307_ITI_VoteGuide_FINAL.pdf) | |
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Org. position: Aye | |
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Description: "With the support of the Chamber, the House passed H.R. 3678, the Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007, 402-0. The legislation provided for the extension of the Internet tax moratorium for an additional seven years, through November 1, 2014. Every day, millions of Americans make countless transactions online, doing everything from buying products to managing their bank accounts. Extension of the Internet tax moratorium prevents consumers from unnecessary and burdensome taxes on Internet access." (Original scorecard available at: http://www.uschamber.com/issues/legislators/07htv_house.htm) | |
