House vote: H.Res. 1218 // May 22, 2008
Providing for consideration of H.R. 5658, Department of Defense Authorization, 2009
Sponsor: Dennis Cardoza (D-CA)
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 3.5% 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 | 228 | 50.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 192 | 45.6% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.5% |