House Passes Comprehensive Housing Bill, Waiting for Senate Action
Yesterday, the House, Senate, and White House reached a compromise on comprehensive housing legislation. The House passed this compromise measure by a strong, bipartisan vote of 272-152. The bill, H.R. 3221, the "Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008," is now headed for approval in the Senate.
The bill could be passed as early as tomorrow or next week. The White House has said it will sign the bill. View a brief summary of the major provisions in the bill.
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