House vote: H.R. 3311 // August 3, 2007Needed two-thirds to pass
To authorize additional funds for emergency repairs and reconstruction of the Interstate I-35 bridge located in Minneapolis, MN, that collapsed on Aug. 1, 2007, to waive the $100,000,000 limitation on emergency relief funds for those emergency repairs and reconstruction
Sponsor: JAMES OBERSTAR (D-MN)
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a project for the repair and reconstruction of the Interstate I-35 bridge located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that collapsed on August 1, 2007. Makes the federal share of the project cost 100%. Authorizes appropriations.
Transportation and Public Works Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.3% 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 | 421 | 96.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.3% |