An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief and protections for military personnel, and for other purposes.

This is the House's September 2008 Economic Stimulus Relief Bill. This bill was originally introduced in October 2007 and passed both the House and Senate in December as the Defenders of Freedom Tax Relief Act of 2007. In September 2008, it was co-opted as the so-called "vehicle" to pass the relief bill with an amendment that rewrites the whole bill. However, the Senate passed its vehicle H.R. 1424 before the House could reach agreement on this bill.

Overview Sponsor: Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY15](no cosponsors) Cosponsors: Text: Summary | Full Text Status: Introduced Oct 30, 2007 Referred to Committee View Committee Assignments Reported by Committee Nov 1, 2007 Amendments (3 proposed) View Amendments Passed House Nov 6, 2007 Passed Senate Dec 12, 2007 Differences Resolved (did not occur) Signed by President (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: Sep 29, 2008: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment Failed by recorded vote: 205 - 228 (Roll No. 674). Related: See the Related Legislation page for other bills related to this one and a list of subject terms that have been applied to this bill. Sometimes the text of one bill or resolution is incorporated into another, and in those cases the original bill or resolution, as it would appear here, would seem to be abandoned. Votes: Nov 6, 2007: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The vote was held under a suspension of the rules to cut debate short and pass the bill, needing a two-thirds majority. This usually occurs for non-controversial legislation. The totals were 410 Ayes, 0 Nays, 22 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details. You are not tracking any senators or representatives. To see their votes here, look up a Member of Congress. Dec 12, 2007: This bill passed in the Senate by Unanimous Consent. A record of each representative's position was not kept. View all 2 votes on this bill.

Question & Answer Can you answer any of these questions posed by other users? Think of it as a civic good deed. You can submit a short question too. Enter your question. Tips: Be clear and precise. No abbreviations. Don't ask about the status of this bill or when it will be voted on (other users are not likely to know). Don't ask a loaded question or for individual advice: Your question will be rejected. After submitting your question it will be reviewed, and if approved will appear here. Sep 30, 2008 2:09 PM - Huh!? Per the following explaination, this bill (the '07 tax bill) was completely rewritten and used as a "vehicle" - Why? - following is the referance sited "In September 2008, it was co-opted as the so-called "vehicle" to pass the relief bill with an amendment that rewrites the whole bill." - Answer it! Add another answer. Answer This Question Tips: Reference the text of the bill when possible --- answers with unsourced facts may be rejected. Don't be inflammatory --- it will be edited out! Don't use abbreviations, but stay concise and on-point. Oct 9, 2008 11:01 AM - Who added funds for A.C.O.R.N.? - Answer it! Add another answer. Answer This Question Tips: Reference the text of the bill when possible --- answers with unsourced facts may be rejected. Don't be inflammatory --- it will be edited out! Don't use abbreviations, but stay concise and on-point.

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