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Call to Urge Your Representative to Vote to Override President Bush's Veto Status * September 25 - The House of Representatives passed the SCHIP bill by a vote of 265 to 159. * September 27 - The Senate passed the SCHIP bill by a vote of 67 to 29. * October 2 - President Bush vetoed the bill * October 18 - The House of Representatives will vote override President Bush's veto. We need two thirds of present voting Members for an override. Background Take Action Call your Representative before noon (Eastern Daylight Time) on Thursday, October 18. Call toll-free: 1-800-828-0498. You will be connected to the Capitol Switchboard - ask for your Representative's office (for help getting your Representative's name: enter your zip code at http://www.house.gov (you'll find the spot at the top left). This toll free line has been generously provided by Families USA. Call Message I hope I can count on you to vote to override President Bush's veto of the bipartisan SCHIP reauthorization bill on October 18. Providing health insurance for children in low and moderate income families is good public policy and is supported by the majority of Americans.
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