All seven of Michigan’s Democratic U.S. House
members cast “aye” votes, including U.S. Rep. David Curson (D-Belleville) who
was elected to a seven-week term replacing former U.S. Rep. Thad McCotter
(R-Livonia). For long-time U.S. Rep. Dale Kildee (D-Flint), it represented his
last major vote prior to retirement.
Of the eight Republican members of Michigan’s
U.S. House delegation, five provided their support for the deal, including
Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, U.S. Rep. Dave Camp (R-Midland).
Republican U.S. Reps. Justin Amash (R-Grand
Rapids), Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland), and Tim Walberg (R-Tipton) voted “nay.”
Broadly speaking, the deal keeps in place
those tax cuts passed during the Bush Administration, except for those making
$400,000 or more a year, and preserves tax credits such as those for child care
costs and tuition.