House vote: H.Res. 1167 // May 1, 2008
Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Sponsor: LOUISE SLAUGHTER (D-NY)
R. R. 493 (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008); and (3) a bill to provide for a temporary extension of programs authorized by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.4% 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 | 190 | 45.3% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.4% |