House vote: H.Res. 1503 // September 26, 2008
Rule waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules
Sponsor: Kathy Castor (D-FL)
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration or disposition of a measure (making FY2009 supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance) 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 3.4% 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 | 222 | 49.5% |
| Nay | Lost | 198 | 47.1% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.4% |