Economic Recovery Act of 2008



Senate action
The bill, which was introduced September 26, 2008, is going to make emergency supplemental appropriations for economic recovery for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

On its 2008 Senate scorecard, National Journal rated a no vote in roll call vote 206 as "C-3" (Conservative-3). Votes were rated either conservative or liberal and weighted 1 to 3. The scorecard gave the following description: "Limit debate on a bill that includes more than $50 billion for additional unemployment benefits and other economic stimulus spending. September 26. (52-42; 60 votes required for passage because of a unanimous consent agreement)" 

External resources

 * 1) THOMAS