House vote: H.R. 1677 // April 17, 2007Needed two-thirds to pass
Taxpayer Protection Act of 2007
Sponsor: CHARLES RANGEL (D-NY)
Taxpayer Protection Act of 2007 - Amends Internal Revenue Code provisions relating to tax administration and taxpayer protections. (Sec. 2) Allows married couples who file a joint tax return to elect to conduct their business activities as a qualified joint venture without being treated as a partnership. Defines "qualified joint venture" as a trade or business entity in which the only members are a husband and wife who materially participate in such venture.
Taxation Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.7% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 407 | 93.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 7 | 1.7% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.7% |