House vote: H.Res. 982 // February 14, 2008
Providing for the adoption of H. Res. 979 and H. Res. 980, contempt of Congress resolutions.
Sponsor: LOUISE SLAUGHTER (D-NY)
Adopts H.Res. 979 (contempt citations against Harriet Miers and Joshua Bolten for refusing to comply with subpoenas related to the firing of certain U.S. Attorneys) and H.Res. 980 (enforcement of such subpoenas).
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 42.8% 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 | 223 | 49.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 32 | 7.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 42.8% |