House Votes: Water Bills 1, 2 of 3

H.R. 569: Water Quality Investment Act of 2007

Debate

On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
(consideration: CR H2263-2264)
Passed 425-0

On Passage
Passed 367-58


H.Res. 215: Providing for consideration of H.R. 700

H.R. 700: Healthy Communities Water Supply Act of 2007

Debate

Amendments (GovTrack, Thomas)

Amendment to Amendment 2 to H R 700
(consideration: CR H2327; text: CR H2327)
Failed 176-256, 6 not voting. 88% of Republicans supporting, 100% of Democrats opposing.

On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
(consideration: CR H2328-2329; text: CR H2328)
Passed 427-0, 6 not voting. Bipartisan support.

On Passage
Passed 368-59, 6 not voting. Bipartisan support.


House Passes One Water Project Bill;
Two More Are on Deck for the Week
The House on Wednesday passed legislation that would authorize $1.7 billion over five years for grants to replace aging sewer systems.