On April 26, 2007, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 249 by a landslide vote of 277-137. The legislation, which restores the prohibition on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros, will now move on to the Senate. Click here to find out how your Representative voted.

Our deepest gratitude goes to bill co-sponsors Nick Rahall (D-WV) and Ed Whitfield (R-KY), and to all our supporters who made their voices heard. Be sure to join our email list to receive updates on the upcoming Senate vote.

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