Jul 7, 2005

Kelo v. City of New London (Congress attempts to reign in an activist judiciary)

Below is an Amendment that was adopted to the Appropriations Bill for the Department of Transportation, Treasury, HUD, the Judiciary, and the District of Columbia for the FY ending 9/30/2006. Check the Roll Call and see how your Member of Congress voted on this issue.

H.AMDT.427 to H.R.3058 An amendment to prohibit use of funds in the bill to enforce the judgment of the United States Supreme Court in the case of Kelo v. New London, decided June 23, 2005.
Sponsor: Rep Garrett, Scott [NJ-5] (introduced 6/30/2005) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/30/2005 House amendment agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Garrett (NJ) amendment (A034) Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 - 189 (Roll no. 350).

Source: thomas.loc.gov

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