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Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008
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| H.R.6358 (110th Congress) - Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008 | Status: House Passed |
To require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. George Miller [D, CA-11]Committees: House Education and Labor, Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
| Article summary (how summaries work) | |
The bill, which was introduced June 24, 2008, hoped to require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs, and for other purposes."[1] |
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House of Representatives Action
The House of Representatives voted on H.R. 6358 on June 25, 2008.
House Record Vote (459)
June 25, 2008
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 6358 Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 73% - Passed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
318
Ayes
103
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 228 | 89 | 0 |
| Nays | 0 | 103 | 0 |
| Abst. | 6 | 7 | 0 |
Same for all scorecards:
- Name of bill: Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008
- Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
- Roll call number: 459
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 2
- Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 459, 110th Congress, Session 2
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Scorecard: National Journal 2008 House Scorecard |
Org. position: Aye |
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Description: "Establish new regulations for private residential programs for troubled teens to prevent certain abusive practices. June 25. (318-103; 281 votes required in this case to pass under suspension of the rules)" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/njmagazine/cs_20090228_4813.php) | |
