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H.R. 3963:
Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
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

To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.

Overview

Sponsor:
Text:
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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedOct 24, 2007
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeOct 26, 2007
Occurred: Amendments (8 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseOct 25, 2007
Occurred: Passed SenateNov 1, 2007
Failed: Vetoed by PresidentDec 12, 2007
Failed: Failed Veto Override in HouseJan 23, 2008
Not Yet Occurred: Veto Override in Senate(did not occur)
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:
Jan 23, 2008: In House, veto referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means
Other Titles:
-- SCHIP Extension bill
-- Support for Injured Servicemembers Act
Related:
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Votes:
Oct 25, 2007: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 265 Ayes, 142 Nays, 26 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Nov 1, 2007: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 64 Ayes, 30 Nays, 6 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Jan 23, 2008: The House of Representatives attempted to override the President's veto of this bill, but failed, by roll call vote. The totals were 260 Ayes, 152 Nays, 19 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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