The Ellis County Press: Joe Barton voting record

Joe Barton voting record
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Editor on 03/06/2008 00:00:00


GLEN JACKSON
_The Ellis County Press_
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Joe Barton, R-Ennis, was first elected in 1984.
To keep the public informed, The Ellis County Press will publish his
Congress.org voting record as those tallies become available.
Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 - Passed - (236-182, 11
not voting).
The U.S. House voted to repeal certain tax deductions for oil and gas companies
in order to pay for the extension of renewable energy and energy conservation
tax credits for individuals.
Rep. Joe Barton voted NO
Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 -
Passed - (385-35, 1 Present, 10 Not Voting)
The bipartisan economic stimulus package passed the House last week with
overwhelming support.
Rep. Joe Barton voted YES
Veto Override on Children's Health Insurance Program Extension and Improvement -
Failed - (260-152,
19 Not Voting)
The House fell 15 votes short of the two-thirds majority needed to override
President Bush's veto of this bill reauthorizing and expanding the Children's
Health Insurance Program.
Rep. Joe Barton voted NO