House Passes Stimulus Bill

4761667The House just passed the compromise economic stimulus package by a vote of 246 to 183, with 1 member voting present.

Once again, not a single House Republican backed the legislation.

If the Senate also votes the compromise legislation through, it will go to President Obama's desk for a signature, most likely Monday.

The Democrats who voted against the package are Bobby Bright, Parker Griffith, Heath Shuler, Gene Taylor, Walt Minnick, Peter DeFazio, and Collin Peterson.

For more on House passage of the stimulus package, click here.