Cloture vote on H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act and Debate on Farm Bill

The Cunctator — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 09:00:00 -0600

A roll call vote is expected at about 9:20 am on the motion to invoke cloture on the energy bill as passed by the House of Representatives on December 6.

By a vote of of 53-42 the cloture motion failed.

The following Democrats voted against cloture:

The following Republicans voted for cloture:

The following Republicans voted against cloture but previously had voted for the earlier Senate version of H.R. 6, which included the CAFE standard, but not RES or the tax title:

The following Republicans voted against cloture but previously had voted for energy tax provisions similar to those in the House version:

Following the vote, the chamber resumed consideration of the farm bill (HR 2419).

Hill Heat: Cloture vote on H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act and Debate on Farm Bill