House vote: H.Res. 1213 // May 21, 2008
Providing for consideration of H.R. 5658, National Defense Authorization, 2009
Sponsor: ALCEE HASTINGS (D-FL)
R. 5658) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.1% 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 | 235 | 52.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 186 | 44.3% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.1% |