Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009

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Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Chet EdwardsCommittees: House Appropriations


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The bill was introduced Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009.[1]



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House Action

House Record Vote (561)
August 01, 2008
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 18 to H R 6599
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 32% - Failed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
143
Ayes
275
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes01430
Nays230440
Abst.8130

Same for all scorecards:

Scored vote

Scorecard: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 2007 House Scorecard

Org. position: Nay

Description:

"Amendment offered by Congressman King (IA) to bar the use of funds in the bill to enforce the Davis-Bacon Act, which requires government contractors to pay employees the prevailing wage."

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.naacp.org/programs/bureau-dc/report_card/index.htm)

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References

  1. Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 on [1].

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