Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004
Official title: “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for working families, and for other purposes.”
Earlier names of the bill: “Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity Act of 2003”, “Relief for Working Families Tax Act of 2003”.
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How it passed
The House passed it 339 to 65 on September 23, 2004, with 30 members who did not vote.
The Senate passed it 92 to 3 on September 23, 2004, with 5 senators who did not vote.
It became law on October 4, 2004.
The question on the official record: House, “On Agreeing to the Conference Report”. Senate, “On the Conference Report H.R. 1308”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 213 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| House Democrats | 125 | 65 | 0 | 15 |
| House independents | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Senate Republicans | 49 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Senate Democrats | 42 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Senate independents | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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