Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008

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Status: House Passed

Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D, FL-20]Committees: House Appropriations, Senate Appropriations

Article summary (how summaries work)
This bill was introduced to make appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008.^[1]

House Action

House Record Vote (546)

June 22, 2007

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 3 to H R 2771
On Agreeing to the Amendment

Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 40% - Failed

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)

177

Ayes

231

Nays

Same for all scorecards:

Name of bill: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008
Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
Roll call number: 546
Congress number: 110th
Session number: 1
Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 546, 110th Congress, Session 1

Scored vote
Scorecard: Club For Growth 2007 House Scorecard	Org. position: Aye
Description: "Vote on Jordan amendment that would reduce funding for the Legislative Branch appropriations bill by 4 percent. The pro-growth vote was "yea" because a reduction in discretionary spending is badly needed after years of unprecedented growth. Failed 129-301." (Original scorecard available at: http://www.clubforgrowth.org/2008/05/the_2007_congressional_scoreca.php)

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