“Final passage of the “fiscal cliff bill” on January 1, 2013, averted scheduled income tax rate increases and the spending reductions required by the sequestration process.”

Passed Senate 89-8; passed U.S.House 257-167.  Signed into law by President Obama  – January 8, 2013

beta.congress.gov/112/bills/hr8/112hr8eas_pdf.pdf.