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S. 3297:
Advancing America's Priorities Act
110th Congress

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

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See S. 3297 [110th] on THOMAS for the official source of information on this bill or resolution.

A bill to advance America's priorities.

Overview

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Text:
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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedJul 22, 2008
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeJul 23, 2008
Not Yet Occurred: Senate Vote(did not occur)
Not Yet Occurred: House Vote(did not occur)
Not Yet Occurred: 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:
Dec 10, 2008: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
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Votes:
Jul 28, 2008: This bill failed a cloture motion, preventing consideration of the bill, in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 52 Ayes, 40 Nays, 8 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Sources of Influence

MAPLight.org reports that the following organizations have taken a stance on this bill:

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Prevent Blindness America
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
Public Citizen
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
National Alliance on Mental Illnesses
ALS Association
Concerned Women for America
Club for Growth
Downsize DC
Citizens Against Government Waste
National Taxpayers Union

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