Moments ago, the House of Representatives passed the compromise stimulus package by a vote of 246-183, with no Republicans supporting it, yet again.  Seven Democrats voted against the measure and one voted present: our own Rep. Dan Lipinski.

The Chicago Democrat voted for the original House version, but griped about -- among other things -- the inclusion of expanded food stamps benefits in the bill (despite the fact economists consider this one of the more stimulative provisions in the bill).  We've put a call into Lipinski's office to find out what led him to this vote.  Will let you know if we hear back.  

On the other side of the aisle, GOP Rep. Aaron Schock obviously voted no on the bill, despite a nudge from President Obama yesterday.  You can watch his explanation on the House floor here.

UPDATE: Lipinski explains his vote to the Tribune:

"I voted present out of principle,'' Lipinksi told Tribune's Washington Bureau after the vote. "I believe that we need a stimulus bill, but this bill did not do enough. I am particularly concerned that there is not enough in this bill to create jobs, especially money for transportation infrastructure.''