Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008
Official title: “Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.”
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How it passed
The Senate passed it 76 to 17 on December 18, 2007, with 1 senator voting Present and 6 who did not vote.
The House passed it 272 to 142 on December 19, 2007, with 18 members who did not vote.
It became law on December 26, 2007.
The question on the official record: House, “Agree to Senate Adt to House Adt to Senate Adt”. Senate, “On the Motion (Reid Motion to Concur in House Amdt. No. 1 to Senate Amdt. to H.R. 2764)”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 194 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| House Democrats | 78 | 141 | 0 | 12 |
| Senate Republicans | 33 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| Senate Democrats | 41 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Senate independents | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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