H.R. 6867 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008
H.R. 6867 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Sep 10, 2008, sponsored by Jim McDermott with 20 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 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
- Sep 10, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 20
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
- Public law
- Public Law 110-449
What it does
Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008 - Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to revise the formula for Tier-1 amounts a state credits to an applicant's emergency unemployment compensation account (EUCA) for a benefit year.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim McDermott (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 10, 2008
- Passed the HouseOct 3, 2008
- Passed the SenateNov 20, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentNov 20, 2008
- Became lawNov 21, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-449. (Nov 21, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Nov 20, 2008 · Cloture Motion Agreed to89–6 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Oct 3, 2008 · Passed368–28
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008House · Oct 3, 2008
- A bill to provide for additional emergency unemployment compensation.Senate · Nov 20, 2008
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- H.R. 2: Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007
- H.R. 800: Employee Free Choice Act
- H.R. 866: Secret Ballot Protection Act
- H.R. 1338: Paycheck Fairness Act
- H.R. 1644: Re-Empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradesworkers (RESPECT) Act
- H.R. 2744: Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act
- H.R. 6220: Green Jobs Improvement Act
- H.R. 7277: Temporary IRA Distribution Suspension Act of 2008
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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