House vote: H.Res. 1096 // December 7, 2006
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules, and for other purposes
Sponsor: Shelley Capito (R-WV)
Waives the requirement of Rule XIII of the House of Representatives for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House with respect to any resolution reported on December 6, 2006. Makes it in order at any time on December 7, 2006, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules. Tables House Resolutions 810, 939, 951, and 1047.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 7.5% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 212 | 50.1% |
| Nay | Lost | 190 | 42.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 7.5% |