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Mike Mulcahy

MN vote on AIG bonus bill splits along party lines

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The U.S. House vote on the bill to collect big taxes on bonuses paid by AIG and other firms bailed out by taxpayers was 328-93. Minnesota's delegation voted 5 in favor and 3 against. All the state's Democrats were for the bill and all the Republicans voted no.

Overall, 243 Democrats and 85 Republicans voted for the bill. Six Democrats and 87 Republicans voted against it.

The Minnesota vote:

Democrats - Ellison, Y; McCollum, Y; Oberstar, Y; Peterson, Y; Walz, Y.

Republicans - Bachmann, N; Kline, N; Paulsen, N.