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H.R. 3996 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2007

H.R. 3996 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Oct 30, 2007, sponsored by Charles B. Rangel. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.

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

Status
Became law
Introduced
Oct 30, 2007
Co-sponsors
0
Policy area
Taxation
Public law
Public Law 110-166

What it does

Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2007 for individual taxpayers: (1) the increased alternative minimum tax (AMT) exemption amounts; and (2) the offset of nonrefundable personal tax credits against regular and AMT liability.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Charles B. Rangel (D-NY)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedOct 30, 2007
  • Passed the HouseNov 9, 2007
  • Passed the SenateDec 6, 2007
  • Sent to the PresidentDec 20, 2007
  • Became lawDec 26, 2007

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-166. (Dec 26, 2007)

How Congress voted

  • Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Senate amendment
    House · Dec 19, 2007 · Passed
    352–64
  • On Passage of the Bill
    Senate · Dec 6, 2007 · Bill Passed
    88–5
  • On the Cloture Motion
    Senate · Dec 6, 2007 · Cloture Motion Rejected
    46–48
  • On Passage
    House · Nov 9, 2007 · Passed
    216–193

Every roll call vote on this bill

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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