House vote: H.Res. 846 // December 6, 2007
Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 6) to reduce our Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, & alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, & creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency & Renewable Reserve to invest in alternative enery
Sponsor: Peter Welch (D-VT)
R. 6 (Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007).
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 7.5% 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 | 214 | 47.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 188 | 44.7% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 7.5% |