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House roll call 1849 · 110th Congress · Sep 29, 2008

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace

On Sep 29, 2008, the House voted 205–228 on “On Concurring in Senate Amendment With An Amendment” (HR 3997). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 140–95, Republicans 65–133. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 160 members voted against their own party.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Result
Failed
Yes
205
No
228
Did not vote
20
Date
Sep 29, 2008

By party

  • Republicans65 yes · 133 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats140 yes · 95 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 80 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986…: House Vote, Sep 29, 2008,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/110-H-1849/to-amend-the-internal-revenue-code-of-1986-to (accessed 2026-10-17).