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H.R. 976:
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

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

Overview

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Text:
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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedFeb 9, 2007
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeFeb 12, 2007
Occurred: Amendments (125 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseFeb 16, 2007
Occurred: Passed SenateAug 2, 2007
Failed: Vetoed by PresidentOct 3, 2007
Failed: Failed Veto Override in HouseOct 18, 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:
Oct 18, 2007: The Chair announced that the message and the accompanying bill would be referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means and that the Clerk would be directed to notify the Senate of the actions of the House.
Other Titles:
-- SCHIP Extension bill
-- Military Family Job Protection Act
-- Support for Injured Servicemembers Act
Related:
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Votes:
Feb 16, 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 360 Ayes, 45 Nays, 28 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Aug 2, 2007: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 68 Ayes, 31 Nays, 1 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Oct 18, 2007: The House of Representatives attempted to override the President's veto of this bill, but failed, by roll call vote. The totals were 273 Ayes, 156 Nays, 4 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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