H.R. 5638 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Permanent Estate Tax Relief Act of 2006
H.R. 5638 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) has passed the house — introduced on Jun 19, 2006, sponsored by Bill Thomas with 51 co-sponsors. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jun 19, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 51
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Permanent Estate Tax Relief Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to restore the unified estate and gift tax exclusion and increase the exclusion amount to $5 million beginning in 2010. Adjusts such exclusion amount for inflation after 2010.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Thomas (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 50 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 19, 2006
- Passed the HouseJun 22, 2006
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 496. (Jun 26, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jun 22, 2006 · Passed269–156 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Jun 22, 2006 · Failed182–236 - Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair
House · Jun 22, 2006 · Passed229–195 - On Consideration
House · Jun 22, 2006 · Passed238–188
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On ConsiderationHouse · Jun 22, 2006
- Permanent Estate Tax Relief ActHouse · Jun 22, 2006
- Permanent Estate Tax Relief ActHouse · Jun 22, 2006
- Permanent Estate Tax Relief ActHouse · Jun 22, 2006
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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