House vote: H.Res. 1476 // September 23, 2008
Providing for consideration of H.R. 5244, Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008
Sponsor: Peter Welch (D-VT)
R. 5244) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.9% 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 | 221 | 49.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 192 | 45.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.9% |