House vote: H.Res. 1157 // April 30, 2008
Providing for the consideration of H.R. 5522, the “Combustable Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act”
Sponsor: JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5522) to require the Secretary of Labor to issue interim and final occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.4% 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 | 226 | 50.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 194 | 46.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.4% |