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House passes Waxman-Markey
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06/26/09 03:17 PM ET
The House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act tonight by a final vote of 219 to 212.
Eight Republicans voted in favor of the bill, with 44 Democrats voting against it.
The legislation--including the controversial cap and trade policy--faced fierce opposition from Republicans, who said it would cost American jobs.
Democrats, including the White House, promoted the bill as a means to combatting global warming, achieving energy independence and creating "green jobs."
Eight Republicans voted in favor of the bill, with 44 Democrats voting against it.
The legislation--including the controversial cap and trade policy--faced fierce opposition from Republicans, who said it would cost American jobs.
Democrats, including the White House, promoted the bill as a means to combatting global warming, achieving energy independence and creating "green jobs."
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