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Introduced:
Jun 20, 2008 110th Congress, 2007–2009
Status:
Enacted — Veto Overridden
on Jul 15, 2008
This bill was enacted after a congressional override of the President's veto on July 15, 2008.
Representative for New York's 15th congressional district
Democrat
Text:
Read Text » Last Updated: Jul 9, 2008
Length: 103 pages
About the bill
Full Title
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.
Summary
The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 ("MIPPA"), is a 2008 statute of United States Federal legislation which amends the Social Security Act.
On July 15, 2008, President George W. Bush vetoed the bill. On that same day the House of Representatives and the Senate voted to overturn the veto.
The Senate must often vote to end debate before voting on a bill, called a cloture vote. The vote on cloture failed. This is often considered a filibuster. The Senate may try again.
Jul 9, 2008
Passed Senate
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill.
The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made.
The President vetoed the bill. Congress may attempt to override the veto.
Jul 15, 2008
House Overrides Veto
A vote to override the President's veto succeeded in the House. The Senate must do the same.
Jul 15, 2008
Enacted — Veto Overridden
Congress overrided the veto of the President. The bill became law.
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Civic Impulse. (2016). H.R. 6331 — 110th Congress: Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. Retrieved from https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/110/hr6331
“H.R. 6331 — 110th Congress: Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008.” www.GovTrack.us. 2008. September 29, 2016 <https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/110/hr6331>
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