The two sides of Texarkana got a “for” and an “against” vote Friday on the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 which passed the House of Representatives 263 to 171.

U.S. Sen. Ralph Hall, R-Texas, was among the no votes. He said his stance was backed by the citizens he serves.

“My vote is supported by the thousands of constituents who asked me to cast two tough ‘no’ votes to the Paulson plan,” he said. “I regret being unable to support our president and much of the House leadership, both Democrats and Republicans. But I am proud to stand up for what I considere...

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