HR 6532
110th Congress
House
Taxation
Economics and Public Finance
Energy
Excise tax
Gasoline
Government trust funds
Highway use tax
Transportation and Public Works
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance.
Everywhere this bill has been
24 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 15, 2008
Became Public Law No: 110-318.
Sep 15, 2008
Signed by President.
Sep 11, 2008
Presented to President.
Sep 11, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 11, 2008
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 29 (Roll no. 587). (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H8039)
Sep 11, 2008
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 11, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6532.
Sep 11, 2008
Mr. Lewis (GA) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H8039-8043, H8045)
Sep 10, 2008
Cleared for White House.
Sep 10, 2008
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 10, 2008
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S8263)
Sep 10, 2008
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text: CR S8263)
Sep 10, 2008
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8256-8264)
Sep 10, 2008
Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 24, 2008
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jul 23, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6854)
Jul 23, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 37 (Roll no. 518). (text: CR H6833)
Jul 23, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 23, 2008
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 23, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6532.
Jul 23, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6833-6838)
Jul 23, 2008
Mr. Lewis (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 17, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 17, 2008
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2008 | House · vote #587 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Senate Amendment | Passed | 376–29 | See who voted → |
| Jul 23, 2008 | House · vote #518 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 387–37 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
1
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
1 agreed to
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SAMDT 5,427 | — | Agreed to |
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Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 10, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to transfer from the Treasury $8.017 billion to the Highway Trust Fund.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 110-318.
Related & companion bills
1
Bill text
6 versions
- Engrossed Amendment Senate Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
- Engrossed in House Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
- Enrolled Bill Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
- Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
- Public Law Formatted Text PDF
- Referred in Senate Formatted Text PDF
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
16
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