House vote: H.Res. 1488 // September 24, 2008
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2638, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security FY 2008
Sponsor: JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)
R. 2638 (Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009). Agrees to the Senate amendment with an amendment printed in the accompanying report of the Committee on Rules.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.7% 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 | 242 | 54.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 168 | 40.3% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.7% |