Sifting Through Details of Deal
Lawmakers and aides combed through the massive document before the vote. (Feb. 13)Discussion Transcript
Congress Reaches Stimulus Accord
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(Post/Bill O'Leary) Obama Signs $787 Billion Stimulus Bill
President Obama signed HR 1 into law on Tues. Feb 17, 2009 in Denver, Colo. Obama described the legistlation as the most sweeping financial legislation enacted in the nation's history. (Feb. 17) Full Story »House Votes
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The House passed the final version of the stimulus bill in a 246 to 183 vote. (Feb. 14)
Votes Database: How House Members Voted
Video
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Washington Post staff writers Michael Fletcher and Chris Cillizza discuss the stimulus package. (Jan. 31)
Analysis: 8 Questions on the Stimulus Bill
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An organized and detailed depiction of where the money in the bill is going.(PDF)
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Lawmakers came to a compromise on the final provisions of the bill.
Senate Votes
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The Senate passed the bill in a 60 to 38 vote. Only three Republican Senators voted for the bill. (Feb. 12)
Votes Database: How Senate Members Voted
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- Stimulus Bill Starts Paying Off (March 8)
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- On Economy, Two United Voices Steer Obama Agenda (March 2)
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