Today, U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi (AZ-1) voted to expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), & override President Bush’s veto that was placed on the bill 2 weeks ago.
This afternoon, H.R. 976, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007, legislation designed to expand the existing SCHIP program, failed to pass in the House of Rep's. The bill received support from a majority of Representatives, but the bill didn't receive the 2-3rds vote needed to override a presidential veto. The final vote was 273-156.
On Sept. 25th, 2007, Congressman Renzi joined 264 of his colleagues & passed H.R. 976. After both the House & Senate passed the legislation designed to reauthorize & expand the children’s health insurance program, President Bush vetoed H.R. 976.
“I am disappointed the House of Representatives was unable to reauthorize this important program today,” said Congressman Renzi. “It is important for Congress to come to an agreement & reauthorize this program so we can continue to provide health insurance to low-income children.”