House vote: H.Res. 1388 // July 31, 2008
Providing for consideration of H.R. 1338, the Paycheck Fairness Act
Sponsor: LOUISE SLAUGHTER (D-NY)
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1338) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 2.8% 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 | 232 | 51.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 191 | 45.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.8% |