George Wenschhof
The House in a vote just completed, passed the previously named bailout bill by a vote of 263 - 171. The vote on Monday was 205 for and 228 against the bill.
The party breakdown of the vote was Democrat: 172 For and 63 Against. Republican: 91 For and 108 Against.
It was previously referred to as a 700 Billion bailout bill and changed to a Rescue Plan. The Senate passed it Wednesday evening while adding 100+ Billion in sweeteners and sent it back to the House for a vote.
The economy continues to be the number one concern of voters. Stay Tuned.
The House in a vote just completed, passed the previously named bailout bill by a vote of 263 - 171. The vote on Monday was 205 for and 228 against the bill.
The party breakdown of the vote was Democrat: 172 For and 63 Against. Republican: 91 For and 108 Against.
It was previously referred to as a 700 Billion bailout bill and changed to a Rescue Plan. The Senate passed it Wednesday evening while adding 100+ Billion in sweeteners and sent it back to the House for a vote.
The economy continues to be the number one concern of voters. Stay Tuned.
Update 3:20 PM ET President Bush signed the bill into law within 1 1/2 hours of the House voting to pass it. CNN.com has more here.
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