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Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008
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| H.R.7060 (110th Congress) - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 | Status: House Passed |
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Charles B. Rangel [D, NY-13]Committees: House Ways and Means
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The bill, which was introduced September 25, 2008, hoped to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes.[1] |
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House of Representatives Action
The House of Representatives voted on H.R. 7060 on September 26, 2008.
House Record Vote (649)
September 26, 2008
On Passage: H R 7060 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008
On Passage
On Passage
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 59% - Passed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
257
Ayes
166
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 226 | 30 | 0 |
| Nays | 1 | 165 | 0 |
| Abst. | 6 | 4 | 0 |
Same for all scorecards:
- Name of bill: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008
- Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
- Roll call number: 649
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 2
- Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 649, 110th Congress, Session 2
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Scorecard: National Journal 2008 House Scorecard |
Org. position: Aye |
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Description: "Extend numerous expiring tax provisions and provide tax incentives for energy production, including for renewable fuels, with offsets. September 26. (257-166" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/njmagazine/cs_20090228_4813.php) | |
