Recent House Votes
War Profiteering Prevention Act - Vote Passed (375-3, 53 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that would criminalize "war profiteering."
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National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (264-148, 19 Not Voting)
The House passed legislation founding the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund within the United States Treasury to assist in the building of affordable housing for low-income families.
Tax Collection Responsibility Act - Vote Passed (232-173, 26 Not Voting)
Despite a veto threat from the President, the House passed a bill that intends to stop the Internal Revenue Service's private debt collection program.
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Upcoming Votes
Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Act, FY2008 - H.R.3093
The Senate is set to begin the week working on this $55 billion measure funding the departments of Commerce and Justice and various science-related agencies, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, for the 2008 fiscal year.
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Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Act, FY2008 - H.R.3043
Following completion of the CJS spending bill, the Senate is expected to turn to this $150 billion bill funding the departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education for the 2008 fiscal year.
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Internet Tax Freedom Act - H.R.3678
This House bill would extend the moratorium on certain electronic commerce and Internet taxes though November 1, 2011.
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Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 - H.R.2095
This bill would update the Federal Railroad Administration's rail safety regulations.
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RESTORE Act - H.R.3773
This bill would make changes to the electronic surveillance programs authorized by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
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Vote on Overriding the President's Veto of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act - H.R.976
The House is currently scheduled to attempt to override the president's veto of this bill that would expand the SCHIP program on Thursday.
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