Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
Official title: “To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.”
Earlier names of the bill: “Food and Energy Security Act of 2007”, “Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007”.
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How it passed
The House passed it 316 to 108 on May 21, 2008, with 11 members who did not vote.
The Senate passed it 82 to 13 on May 22, 2008, with 1 senator voting Present and 4 who did not vote.
It became law on May 22, 2008.
The question on the official record: House, “Passage, Objections of the President Not Withstanding”. Senate, “On Overriding the Veto H.R. 2419”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 100 | 94 | 0 | 5 |
| House Democrats | 216 | 14 | 0 | 6 |
| Senate Republicans | 35 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| Senate Democrats | 45 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Senate independents | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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