House vote: H.R. 1851 // July 12, 2007
Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2007
Sponsor: MAXINE WATERS (D-CA)
Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to revise requirements for public housing agency (PHA) inspections of each dwelling unit for which a housing assistance payment contract is established. Requires an initial inspection before any assistance payment is made.
Housing and Community Development Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.8% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 263 | 59.2% |
| Yea | Lost | 151 | 36.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.8% |