House vote: H.Res. 1514 // September 28, 2008
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules
Sponsor: LOUISE SLAUGHTER (D-NY)
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of any resolution reported on the legislative day of September 28, 2008, or September 29, 2008, 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 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 | 211 | 47.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 201 | 47.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.9% |