House Backs Bailout 263-171

Yes — Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), Barbara Cubin (R-Wyoming)
No — Bill Sali (R-Idaho), Cathy McMorris-Rodgers (R-Washington), Doc Hastings (R-Washington), Dennis Rehberg (R-Montana)

The House of Representatives gave final approval on Friday to the $700 billion bailout for the financial system, reversing course to authorize what may be the most expensive government intervention in history. The crucial vote was 263-171, passing by a comfortable bipartisan margin. Most Democrats voted in favor (172 yeas to 63 nays), while a slighter majority of Republicans voted against (91 yeas to 108 nays). Every member of the House voted/ New York Times . More here .

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DFO: I’m waiting to post a list of how the Inland NW reps voted.