House vote: H.Res. 1490 // September 25, 2008
Same Day Rule
Sponsor: Michael Arcuri (D-NY)
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration or disposition of a measure (providing incentives for energy production and conservation, extending certain expiring provisions, and providing individual income tax relief) on the same day it is presented to the House.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 2.2% 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 | 227 | 50.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 198 | 47.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.2% |