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The Senate bailout bill, formally known as the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, was passed with a vote count of 74 in favor and 25 against. This legislation aimed to address the financial crisis by providing financial assistance to banks and other financial institutions. The bipartisan support reflected the urgency of the economic situation at the time.
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How did they vote on the bailout plan?
They voted on the bailout plan just like any bill passed by the government. When the Bill was initially introduced, it had been rejected by the US Senate on Sep 29th 2008. It was then amended and approved by the US Senate on Oct 3rd 2008. President Bush signed the bill into law within hours of its enactment, creating a $700 billion Troubled Assets Relief Program to purchase failing bank assets.. Without majority in the house the bailout would not have come into existence
How did the House of Representatives vote on the 2008 bailout bill?
They all sat down together and talked about it.
When ObamaCare passed what was the final vote count?
The vote was 219-212 in the House of Representatives and 60-39 in the Senate.
Can the president veto an impeachment decision of the Senate?
No. The impeachment vote is not a bill.
Does the president pro tempore give the final vote on a bill?
Yes, the president pro tempore give the final vote on a bill in the Senate.
Which senators voted for and against the rejected first draft of the 2008 US Federal Bailout bill?
The first draft was only rejected by the House, so no Senators voted on it. The first version of the bill to reach the Senate was passed. Here is the roll call of the Senate vote: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=s2008-213
How did they vote on the bailout plan?
They voted on the bailout plan just like any bill passed by the government. When the Bill was initially introduced, it had been rejected by the US Senate on Sep 29th 2008. It was then amended and approved by the US Senate on Oct 3rd 2008. President Bush signed the bill into law within hours of its enactment, creating a $700 billion Troubled Assets Relief Program to purchase failing bank assets.. Without majority in the house the bailout would not have come into existence
How did the House of Representatives vote on the 2008 bailout bill?
They all sat down together and talked about it.
Why would the president of senate vote on a bill?
He is the VP and not a voting member of the Senate, but he can vote in the event of a tie.
Did any Minnesota congressmen vote for the bailout plan?
Four were for the bill, four against. See names at www.petrocenter.com
When ObamaCare passed what was the final vote count?
The vote was 219-212 in the House of Representatives and 60-39 in the Senate.
How do members of the U.S. House of Representatives vote on bills?
The Bill Is Referred to the Senate. When a bill reaches the U.S. Senate, it goes through many of the same steps it went through in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill is discussed in a Senate committee and then reported to the Senate floor to be voted on. Senators vote by voice.
How do members of the U.S . House of representatives vote on bills?
The Bill Is Referred to the Senate. When a bill reaches the U.S. Senate, it goes through many of the same steps it went through in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill is discussed in a Senate committee and then reported to the Senate floor to be voted on. Senators vote by voice.
Republican senators voted to pass the health care reform bill in its vote on the Senate floor?
No, zero Republicans voted for this bill in the Senate.
What is a way to defeat a bill in the senate?
If there are less people willing to vote for it
Can the president veto an impeachment decision of the Senate?
No. The impeachment vote is not a bill.
What Senate committee can vote either for or against a bill?
(standing committee)
