H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, which will allow modification of all types of mortgages in Chapter 13 bankruptcy, passed the House today by a vote of 234-191.
I haven't found a link yet with the vote breakdown or any other details, but will post more when I do.
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I heard on the radio that it got only 7 Republican votes.
Here’s a link:
http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/mar/06/house-approves-mortgage-revision/
On the final vote, 24 Democrats voted against the bill while seven Republicans voted in favor.
Text of HR 1106, as it was actually passed:
http://www.considerchapter13.org/Content/Public/HR_1106_Helping_Families_Save_Their_Homes_Act_Mar.5.2009.pdf