Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3221) moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation.

Motion to reconsider the vote tabled.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 6, 2008

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3221) moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large] · D–VT

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Rules Committee

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May 7, 2008
Motion to reconsider the vote tabled.
May 7, 2008
On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 196 (Roll no. 284).
House roll call 284 · Individual votes
May 7, 2008
Mr. Welch (VT) moved to table the motion to reconsider the vote (consideration: CR H3145-3146)
May 7, 2008
Mr. Aderholt moved to reconsider the vote.
May 7, 2008
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 198, 1 Present (Roll no. 283). (text: CR H3134)
House roll call 283 · Individual votes
May 7, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 198, 1 Present (Roll no. 283).(text: CR H3134)
House roll call 283 · Individual votes
May 7, 2008
On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 192 (Roll no. 282).
House roll call 282 · Individual votes
May 7, 2008
Mr. Welch (VT) moved to table the motion to reconsider the vote (consideration: CR H3145)
May 7, 2008
Mr. Carter moved to reconsider the vote.
May 7, 2008
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 198 (Roll no. 281). (consideration: CR H3144)
House roll call 281 · Individual votes
May 7, 2008
The House resumed debate on H. Res. 1175.
May 7, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1175.
May 7, 2008
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3134-3146)
May 6, 2008
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 215.
May 6, 2008
The rule waives all points of order against the motion except for clause 10 of rule XXI. The rule also provides that the Chair shall divide the question of adoption of the motion among the three House amendments. The rule provides that upon adoption of the motion specified in the first section of the resolution, a motion that the House concur in the Senate amendment to the title shall be considered as adopted.
May 6, 2008
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-622, by Mr. Welch (VT).
May 6, 2008
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-622, by Mr. Welch (VT).
May 6, 2008
Introduced in House

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HR 3221 · Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008

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Analyze H.Res.1175 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.1175, 110th Congress: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3221) moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/1175

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2008-05-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres1175/BILLS-110hres1175eh.htm

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Discuss H.Res.1175, 110th Congress: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3221) moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/1175

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2008-05-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres1175/BILLS-110hres1175eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:24:57Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.1175, 110th Congress: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3221) moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/1175

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2008-05-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres1175/BILLS-110hres1175eh.htm

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Discuss H.Res.1175, 110th Congress: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3221) moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/1175

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2008-05-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres1175/BILLS-110hres1175eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:24:57Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.1175 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.