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H.R. 3043:
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies...
110th Congress

This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the House of Representatives ("H.R."). A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

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2007-2008

Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Overview

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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedJul 13, 2007
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeJul 13, 2007
Occurred: Amendments (219 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseJul 19, 2007
Occurred: Passed SenateOct 23, 2007
Occurred: Differences ResolvedNov 6, 2007
Failed: Vetoed by PresidentNov 13, 2007
Failed: Failed Veto Override in HouseNov 15, 2007
This bill never became law. This bill was proposed in a previous session of Congress. Sessions of Congress last two years, and at the end of each session all proposed bills and resolutions that haven't passed are cleared from the books. Members often reintroduce bills that did not come up for debate under a new number in the next session.
Last Action:
Nov 15, 2007: On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Appropriations. Agreed to without objection.
Other Titles:
-- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
-- American Competitiveness Scholarship Act of 2007
-- Department of Education Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2008
Related:
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Votes:
Jul 19, 2007: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 276 Ayes, 140 Nays, 15 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Oct 23, 2007: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 75 Ayes, 19 Nays, 6 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Nov 6, 2007: After passing both the Senate and House, a conference committee is created to work out differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill. A conference report resolving those differences passed in the House of Representatives, paving the way for enactment of the bill, by roll call vote. The totals were 269 Ayes, 142 Nays, 22 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Nov 15, 2007: The House of Representatives attempted to override the President's veto of this bill, but failed, by roll call vote. The totals were 277 Ayes, 141 Nays, 15 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Sources of Influence

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Student Aid Alliance
Learning Disabilities Association of America
National School Boards Association
Association for Career and Technical Education
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
FreedomWorks

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