House vote: H.Res. 1197 // May 15, 2008
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Sponsor: LOUISE SLAUGHTER (D-NY)
R. 2642) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.8% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 224 | 49.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 195 | 46.3% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.8% |